A mother's request to exclude her grandchildren and her children's spouses from a family dinner on an upcoming vacation which she said she's planning and paying for has sparked a heated debate.Her daughter, 40, took to Reddit for advice about the dilemma, saying she feels bad about potentially leaving her husband, their two kids and the rest of the family behind for dinner at a restaurant where she, her mom and her siblings went to on vacations when they were young."Never thought I'd find myself here, but honestly feeling like the a--hole either way I play this and could use a hand," the woman wrote on Reddit recently.FED-UP WOMAN REFUSES TO BE BREAKFAST CHEF FOR SISTER'S CHILDREN: 'GO ASK YOUR MOM'"It's not a fancy restaurant, but she isn't confident the kids can behave up to her standards I am not either," the woman continued.She said her husband of 20 years was "noticeably let down" by the idea and that there's a "whole history" of her mom not accepting her and her siblings' spouses.The situation is especially painful for her husband, who lost both his parents as a teenager, according to the post."I feel like I should just go and enjoy it, but now I'm thinking of 20 years of him being excluded and feeling sad and disloyal," the woman wrote.MAN TAKES TIP BACK AFTER BEING PUBLICLY 'SCOLDED AND HUMILIATED' BY WAITRESSReddit users flooded the comments section with thoughts on the writer's predicament."YTA for allowing your mom to treat your husband as [an] other for decades, especially when he has lost both of his parents," one Reddit user said using the acronym for "you're the a--hole.""If it was a one-time thing, I'd say it's fine," another person said. "But since you say your mother excluded him (and your siblings' partners) repeatedly, I think YTA You should be on his team."Randi Crawford, a life coach from San Diego, agreed with the team mentality."Excluding spouses on a group trip is tone-deaf, and it puts everyone in an awkward position," Crawford told Fox News Digital.WOMAN DRINKING WINE TEACHES PUSHY MOTHER A LESSON AFTER FAMILY TRIES TO INTERVENE"This isn't about one dinner. It's about recognizing that your children are no longer solo acts. They come as a team.""You don't have to love it, but you do have to respect it," she added.Many people urged the woman to stand up to her mom."First off, apologize to your husband for allowing this [BS] to go on for over two decades," one social media user wrote. "After that, put your foot down and tell your mother that things are going to change."Others, however, didn't think the request was such a big deal.Even the original poster said in the comments section that she wished there could be an "uncomplicated 'sibs only' dinner."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER"[Not the a--hole] if you go without him and enjoy one child-free meal with your sibs and mom," one person agreed."Give her this one evening," another Redditor suggested.The person suggested the couples visit the same restaurant another night and leave the kids with their grandma.Others said she owed her mom for footing the bill for the trip."You're taking this woman's [money] in the form of a vacation, so if she wants one dinner with her kids, then why not?" another person said.For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyleMelanie Williams, a psychotherapist in Baltimore, said financial control is an "unfortunate dynamic" that can occur in families."If finances are a factor, I hope the writer and her siblings work with their spouses to find a plan that lessens their financial support on their mother," Williams told Fox News Digital."I can only imagine the number of other issues that exist because of this dynamic."She added that the mother is trying to "relive a fantasy" of her kids still being young."The writer and her siblings would do well to speak up, set better boundaries and apologize to their spouses," Williams said.Fox News Digital reached out to the original poster for comment.

President Donald Trump's administration released the government's files on the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. this week, shedding new light on the demise of one of America's most famous citizens.The release includes 6,301 documents and one audio file of an interview with the brother of assassin James Earl Ray. In total, the release boasts 243,496 pages. Here are seven of the most important details inside.One Texas man, Joseph Meyer, told investigators that he may have seen MLK's killer in Mississippi two weeks prior to the killing.A report on his comments to police said he encountered a man firing a rifle into a tree while on a fishing trip with his son.OPINION: TRUMP RELEASING THE MLK JR. FILES IS A VICTORY FOR TRUTH AND ACCOUNTABILITY"He and his son went fishing near Picayune on a Sunday morning between about 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM. They were approaching a small fishing lake on Ridge Road when they noticed a man laying behind a light colored Ford Mustang shooting a rifle into a target on a tree about 40 yards away," the report reads. "He and his son parked their car at the small lake nearby and began fishing. The man with the rifle, which he observed to be a lever action and either new or very well taken care of, came up to them and started talking to him. The man said he was bore sighting the rifle, but he wished his brother was there because he was more experienced at this. They talked of fishing, hunting and general topics. The man did not talk with an accent and gave the impression of not being from that area."The man was dressed in canvas field hunting clothes. He was about 5'10" to 11" tall, 175 pounds, dark wavy hair well groomed. Meyer has observed photographs of James Earl Ray and he stated that some of the photographs definitely do not look like the man he saw, but one of the photographs he recently saw in Look Magazine, the one without glasses, in some ways resembles the man he saw firing the rifle. He said he does not believe he would be able to identify the man he saw even if he saw him again," the report continued.TRUMP ADMINISTRATION RELEASES THOUSANDS OF PREVIOUSLY CLASSIFIED MLK ASSASSINATION DOCUMENTS"Meyer thought nothing of the incident until he heard of the shooting of Martin Luther King. Then he thought there might possibly be some connection, but he did not report the matter to the local police because he was afraid they would only laugh at him. He said he went back to the area [where] the man was firing and was unable to find any cartridges. He looked at the tree that had been shot at and noted that the places where the bullets hit indicated that a high-powered cartridge was used," the report said.READ THE FILE APP USERS, CLICK HERE:The CIA compiled a five-page report on Cuba's response to MLK's assassination, including reports from Cuban independent and state-controlled media.The report shows that Granma, the official newspaper for Cuba's communist party, highlighted the violence and riots that took place in the wake of MLK's death."Twenty-seven persons have been killed in the U.S. as a result of the fighting which has been going on since the assassination of Martin Luther King. In Washington alone there are 750 wounded and 4,186 persons arrested. Snipers continue to be active in different cities in the U.S. The White House and the Capitol are under heavy guard," the paper wrote, according to the CIA report.The report also highlighted Cuban radio outlets and others amplifying calls for violence from certain "black power" activists. One such message came from Stokely Carmichael, who urged Black Americans to "arm ourselves with rifles and pistols and launch an assault on the streets of the cities of the United States."Radio Liberacion also highlighted Carmichael's prediction that there would be "executions in the streets."HAWLEY URGES DHS SECRETARY NOEM TO DECLASSIFY ALL TRUMP BUTLER RALLY ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT DOCUMENTSREAD THE FILE APP USERS, CLICK HERE:An FBI report included in the release says that a man threatened to murder MLK during a May 1967 appearance in Wisconsin.The FBI said they received a call from an anonymous male vowing to "put a bullet through KING's head." Investigators determined that man to be Theodore Adank, with local police saying he was a possible mental case who could have capabilities of committing violence."At the news conference held by King on 5/12/67 the area was sealed off by police to ensure that only newsmen were admitted," the FBI reported. "Theodore Adank showed up on that occasion posing as a newsman, but was evicted by local police."Investigators returned to interview Adank in the days after MLK's death, but they uncovered no connection to the assassination."Adank was interviewed by [special agents] Kenna and Walker on 4/8/68 and impressed interviewing agents as being somewhat of a mental case," the report read. "Adank advised he has been in Wausau during the entire recent 2-week period except for one occasion when he traveled to Milwaukee, Wis. for treatment at a Wood, Wis. VA Center in connection with his medical disability pension."READ THE FILE APP USERS, CLICK HERE:The FBI became aware of several aliases Ray used in the lead-up to MLK's murder.Documents show he used two different names while purchasing the murder weapon from a gun store in Birmingham, Alabama, on March 29 and 30, just days before the assassination. Ray identified himself to the store clerks as "Harvey Lowmeyer," though he used an address and drove a vehicle linked to another alias, "Eric Galt."CIA RELEASES DECLASSIFIED DOCUMENTS PER TRUMP ORDER ON ROBERT F KENNEDY ASSASSINATIONFBI agents connected the two aliases when store clerks were shown a picture of "Galt" and said he was identical to "Lowmeyer.""Galt first visited Aeromarine Supply Company on two occasions: Friday, 3/29/68, when be purchased a .243 caliber Remington rifle, Model 700, which was equipped with Redfield scope. On following day, Saturday, 3/30/68, same individual returned after telephonic contact and exchanged this rifle for the murder weapon, a Remington Model 760, 30.06 caliber, to which scope was attached," the FBI report reads.READ THE FILE APP USERS, CLICK HERE:Ray's younger brother, Jerry Ray, conducted an interview with law enforcement following MLK's murder, and he suggested to them that his brother may have been paid by a third party to be "used" in the attack.He told law enforcement that he hadn't seen James in four years, when he visited his elder brother in prison."I don't think he was involved. I think he was used as a--he was used some way in it, though. I think that because, you know, of the money he spent and all that. I think his name was used, and because he couldn't turn himself in because he had so much time to do in Missouri. I think he was implicated in some way, more likely used," Jerry said."Are you saying that someone paid him to pretend to be King's murderer?" the interviewer asked."Well they have two Eric Starvo Galts within about two miles of each other, and every time he went some place there would be another guy like him, and it seems kind of strange," Jerry responded.Jerry went on to say he believes his brother thought it was "honorable" not to reveal whether anyone else was involved in King's murder. He then said he planned to go to Memphis and talk to his brother once Ray arrived in the city in police custody."If he definitely didn't do it, he'll tell me that, but he won't tell me the other things, how come he was used or what," Jerry predicted of talking with Ray. "But he'll tell me if he did or if he didn't do it, but he won't implicate anybody else.""So, Jerry, your whole theory is that Ray was paid to implicate himself?" the interviewer pressed."That's what my theory is," he responded. "I figure he was paid for his name being used. That's as far as I think he's involved in it."Missives from the Chinese Communist Party collected by U.S. intelligence called for Americans to begin an uprising against "yankee imperialists."The booklet, found with both Spanish and English translations, was titled "Statement by Comrade Mao Tse-Tung, Chairman of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, in Support of the Afro-American Struggle Against Violent Repression."Published roughly a week after MLK's death, the book "cites the Negro struggle in the United States as part of the world struggle against the yankee imperialists, and asserts that the world revolution has entered a new era, and urges all people to unite and eliminate this enemy," the FBI report reads.READ THE FILE APP USERS, CLICK HERE:Included in the trove of documents released this week is a CIA paper titled "Talking Points for Interview with Dan Rather," with the date of Oct. 29, 1975."The CIA was in no way involved in the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King," the proposed talking points begin. "In addition, I would like again to deny categorically that there was any CIA like involvement in the assassinations of President Kennedy or Senator Robert Kennedy, or the attempted assassination of Governor Wallace."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe talking points document does not identify the CIA official for whom it was intended. Rather and CBS published an interview with then-CIA Director William Colby on Nov. 26, 1975. The interview focused on supposed CIA ties to Lee Harvey Oswald, but did not address MLK's assassination in the broadcasted portion.Rather did publish a segment on MLK's death in late November 1975, but the segment did not include any interview with a CIA official.READ THE FILE APP USERS, CLICK HERE:

Stephen Colbert's manager knew that "The Late Show" would be canceled at CBS more than two weeks before his client did, and the decision to cancel the show was "truly driven by financials," according to a new report.Although many supporters have speculated the late-night show was canceled over Colbert's liberal politics, sources told The Ankler's Lesley Goldberg that the decision was financially motivated."The timing of the cancellation news break it came three days after a post-vacation Colbert blasted Paramounts settlement with Trump as "a big fat bribe" has created terrible optics for the media conglomerate as it awaits formal approval of its merger with Skydance. Nevertheless, multiple sources say the shocking decision to retire the Late Show brand was truly driven by financials as the late-night space has continued to face declining ad revenue and dwindling linear viewers," The Ankler reported.JON STEWART BLASTS CBS FOR CANCELING COLBERT'S SHOW, CALLS IT 'PATH OF LEAST RESISTANCE' FOR CORPORATE MERGERColbert said last week that Paramount's decision to settle an election interference lawsuit brought by President Donald Trump for $16 million was part of "a big fat bribe" by Paramount to secure the Trump administration's approval for its merger with Skydance Media.Goldberg's sources told her that Colbert's manager received a call from CBS executives a year ago informing him of impending budget cuts to "The Late Show." The Ankler story also said that five staffers were laid off a year ago as additional "nips and tucks" were instituted to help trim the show's budget.CBS STAFFER CALLS STEPHEN COLBERT CANCELLATION A 'CHILLING OF FREE SPEECH'The same sources said Colbert was also involved in efforts to cut the show's budget, helping devise cost-saving measures to keep the show on track.According to Goldberg, on June 27, just days prior to Paramount's announcement of its settlement with Trump, manager James Dixon received a call from CBS executives informing him that the network would be walking away from Colbert and "The Late Show."More than two weeks later, Dixon informed Colbert of CBSs decision after the taping of his July 16 show, according to The Ankler. The following day, the late-night host announced the forthcoming cancellation of his show to his viewers.Fox News Digital has reached out to Paramount for comment.Another report stated Colbert's show was losing $40 million a year for the network.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

EXCLUSIVE - BROOKLYN, NY:NYC Republican Councilwoman Inna Vernikov revealed the popularity of socialist mayoral candidate Zohan Mamdani is driven by his supporters falling for the "pipe dream" that socialism and communism have to offer.Vernikov, who was born in Soviet Ukraine, told Fox News Digital that she remembers standing in milk and bread lines with her grandfather, adding that Mamdanis policies are an "experiment that has been done before.""When you look at the Soviet Union, this is exactly what they did," Vernikov said. "They promised the people, everything, and at the end, who got rich? Only the government. And I think that's what's happening here."When asked what is behind Mamdanis surge in popularity that skyrocketed him to the top of the national conversation when he won the Democratic primary for the largest city in the United States, Vernikov suggested many of his voters are motivated by "guilt."MAMDANI CONFRONTED ON STREETS OF NYC ABOUT 'COMMUNIST' LABEL, REFUSES TO ANSWER"This is my opinion, is that we're living in a culture of shame that started during the George Floyd riots, when people who were White and who were rich were shamed into being White and rich and now we see who voted for Mamdani," Vernikov said. "It's not the Black community, it's not the Hispanic community, not the brown community, it's really not even the Jewish community, right? It's, really, the White and the privileged who voted for Mamdani and I think they were shamed into voting for him, and it's kind of a small price for them to pay to be accepted socially."Vernikov explained that another part of the equation is that many young Mamdani voters who have never experienced communism and socialism and "grew up privileged" have been tricked into thinking "this pipe dream could actually be a reality."MAMDANI SPARKS FIRESTORM WITH RESURFACED COMMENT ON ABOLISHING PRIVATE PROPERTY: 'HE'S A COMMUNIST'"In reality, these things can never happen," Vernikov said. "What could happen is chaos. What could happen is bread lines, what could happen is us seeing the police flee, and this will not be New York City anymore as we know it. This will not be our country, and we cannot be proud of what its about to become."Vernikov acknowledged that part of Mamdanis rise can be attributed to his being "extremely charismatic" and "charming," which has led to an "effective" campaign and that Republicans could learn from some of his campaign strategies."I think the promises he's making combined with the guilt, with the shame, combined with him being extremely charismatic and charming, he's having a very, very effective campaign," Vernikov said.However, ultimately, Vernikov said his platform is filled with unkeepable promises and that he is "absolutely" a communist."His ideas, he might say he's a socialist, but I don't really draw the line," Vernikov said. "I think it's the same concepts, the same ideas in terms of the economy, in terms of these policies. I think that it's very, very dangerous and it's counter to the idea of capitalism and the cornerstone of our democracy."Fox News Digital reached out to the Mamdani campaign for comment.

The landscape of college sports is vastly different from what it was just a few years ago amid paying athletes.With NIL deals running rampant, athletes are now picking and choosing schools simply based on where they can profit the most - and it's already hurt at least one team.Maryland football head coach Mike Locksley admitted that during the Terps' 4-8 season, their worst since 2019, he had "lost my locker room" solely due to players getting paid.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"I own the fact that I lost my locker room. And this is Coach Locks, the locker room king, telling you this landscape, I had to choose between paying young players who were coming in or reward the older players that have been through the fire, three bowl wins, and I tried to do both with limited resources. And that's what you get: a locker room with the haves and have-nots," Locksley told ESPN this week.Locksley is hardly a novice in college sports. He's entering his seventh season at Maryland and 10th overall. However, he is a novice in the NIL era, and he's had to make some changes.MOTHER OF CINCINNATI PLAYER WHO DIED OF HEART CONDITION WONDERS IF HIS DEATH WAS PREVENTABLE"You go outside my locker room [now] and I have a sign that says: Leave your Louis belts, leave your financial statements and your car keys outside of this locker room, because in here, we're all going to pay the same price for success or failure,'" Locksley continued. "If I've got to put my desk in that locker room, I will. A valuable lesson learned.""I call this a year of vulnerability for me, because I've been torn about what to say about our team when people ask; but I don't know what type of team we have yet," he added. "Some people, as a coach, it's like a bad thing to say, 'I don't know.' But it's a good thing that I don't know."The Terrapins had won three consecutive bowl games in as many of the previous seasons, combining to go 23-16 from 2021 to 2023. Locksley had completely turned around a program that went 3-9 in his first season there.However, the locker room issues this past season were evidently clear.Maryland opens up their season on Aug. 30 against Florida Atlantic. Six of their first eight games are at home.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X,and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

A Delta Air Lines passenger jet aborted takeoff this week in Mexico City after its flight crew observed another plane landing in front of it on the same runway.The incident Monday involving Delta Flight 590happened just days after a pilot of a SkyWest Airlines flight operated by Delta Air Lines was forced to perform an "aggressive maneuver" to avoid a U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber. Another Delta flight also experienced an apparent engine fire shortly after departing from Los Angeles last week, forcing it to turn around."Because nothing is more important than the safety of our customers and people, Delta will fully cooperate with authorities as the circumstances around this flight are investigated," a Delta spokesperson told Fox News Digital regarding the Mexico City incident. "We appreciate the flight crews actions to maintain situational awareness and act quickly part of Deltas extensive training."The spokesperson said the Boeing 737-800 plane, carrying 144 passengers, two pilots and four flight attendants, was initiating its takeoff process for Atlanta Monday morning when the flight crew spotted another plane landing in front of them. That plane was identified in media reports as an Embraer E190 operated by Aeromexico.B-52 WAS ON FAA-APPROVED FLIGHT PATH BEFORE DELTA REGIONAL JET NEAR MISS, AIR FORCE SAYSThe flight crew safely stopped the takeoff and returned to a gate at the airport, according to the spokesperson.Then after taking on additional fuel and consulting with Delta safety and flight operations officials, the plane left Mexico City for Georgia about three hours later.The Delta spokesperson also said the airline filed reports with aviation authorities in Mexico as well as the Federal Aviation Administration and U.S. National Transportation Safety Board.DELTA FLIGHT MAKES EMERGENCY LANDING AT LAX FOLLOWING VISIBLE ENGINE FIRE CAPTURED ON VIDEOOfficials said Delta Flight 590 and Aeromexico Flight 1631 were just 200 feet apart at the time of the incident, with the Delta aircraft only reaching speeds of about 60 mph before braking, according to WSB-TV.Aeromexico did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday from Fox News Digital."We are working closely with the corresponding authorities to conduct a detailed investigation," a spokesperson told Simple Flying. "At Aeromexico, the safety of our customers and employees is, and will always be, our highest priority."

Ever get a Facebook message from an old friend, only to find out it wasn't really that friend? That's exactly how a recent Facebook impersonation scam almost cost someone $2,500.A scammer hijacked a woman's account and used it to promote a fake $150,000 grant to her friends. One man came dangerously close to falling for it. Well break down how the scam unfolded and, more importantly, how you can protect yourself from this growing threat.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, youll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide free when you join myCYBERGUY.COM/NEWSLETTERHOW I WAS TRICKED AND LOCKED OUT OF FACEBOOK AFTER BEING HACKEDJim, a retired tech industry veteran, received a message on Facebook from his longtime friend, Lynda. The message started casually,"How are you doing today, Jim?" But it quickly shifted into a suspicious sales pitch for a government-backed grant. Lynda claimed she had received $150,000 from an organization called "Global Empowerment" and encouraged Jim to apply through an agent named David Kelvin. Although Jim was intrigued, he remained cautious. As their conversation progressed, he sensed something was off.WHAT IS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)?The agent, "David Kelvin," messaged Jim with vague promises of funding and quick delivery. He claimed there were no qualifications, and all Jim had to do was send his full name, address and $2,500 for "approval and shipping." The scammers even sent a photo of a FedEx box supposedly filled with cash. Jim questioned how someone could walk into a bank and deposit $150,000 in cash without issue."You don't just do that," he noted. Despite his growing suspicion, Jim continued the conversation to better understand the scam tactics.Below is a cleaned-up excerpt from the real Facebook conversation Jim had with the impersonator. This transcript not only shows how these scams work, but also highlights how subtle the manipulation can be.Lynda: How are you doing today, Jim?Jim: Im well. How are you and Ken?Lynda: Good! I hope youve heard my good news?Jim: No... Are you pregnant? Whats the news?Lynda: Its about Global Empowerment. Theyre giving out $150,000 in support funds. I received mine already. Are you aware of the program?Jim: No, but Id like to be. Can you send the info? Milena and I will be in the U.S. soon, and were interested in applying.Lynda: Yes, you can. Heres the agents email: [email]. And this is his Facebook profile: [link].Jim: Great, Ill message him. Should I use your name?Lynda: Yes. Use Facebook Messengerits faster. Just say a friend told you about the funds.GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HEREJim (to David): Hi David, my wife and I heard about your project through a friend. She said its for caregivers. Im interested. Looking forward to hearing from you.Later, Jim forwarded a message he received from "David" back to "Lynda."Jim: Is this taxable, by the way?Jim (forwarding message from David): "YOU ARE HIGHLY WELCOME TO THE GLOBAL EMPOWERMENT FUNDS APPLICATION BOARD PROGRAM. GIVE ME YOUR FULL NAME AND ADDRESS."Jim (to Lynda): I sent him my info. Still waiting to hear more.Jimthen received another reply from "David."Jim (forwarding): "Congratulations! You qualify for the funds."Lynda: Thats amazing! Tell him youre ready. I hope its a joint application.Jim: Whats next?Lynda: Just follow his instructions.Jim: Did you give him any banking info?Lynda: No, they didnt ask for that.Jim (forwarding): "PLEASE HOLD ON WHILE WE PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION."Lynda: Im so happy for you, Jim!Jim: How long did it take for you to get the money?Lynda: Just a day after approval. It came in a box via FedEx.Jim: How much did you pay?Lynda: $2,500 for approval and shipping. I deposited the money into my account right away.Jim: Are you sure this is legit?Lynda:100% real. Trust me. Ill show you my bank statement.At this point,Jim began noticing red flags in the scammers grammar.Jim: "Informations"? [Thats not a real word. This raised a red flag.]Lynda: Dont worry. Its not a scam. I promise.Recognizing Facebook impersonation scam red flags is crucial for protecting yourself online. Jim noticed several warning signs that exposed the scam:When Jim delayed by saying he would finish the process after traveling, the scammers began deleting their messages. This suspicious behavior confirmed his doubts about the Facebook impersonation scam.This Facebook impersonation scam follows a pattern:1. Hijack a trusted friend's account: Scammers gain access to a real Facebook account, often through phishing or weak passwords, so their messages appear to come from someone you know and trust.2. Build rapport by mimicking a casual conversation: The scammer starts with a friendly, familiar greeting-like "How are you doing today?" to lower your guard and make the interaction feel genuine.3. Pitch a fake financial windfall (in this case, a $150K grant): Once trust is established, the imposter introduces an enticing offer, such as a government-backed grant or prize, claiming they have already received the money themselves.4. Request a large upfront fee for "processing" or "delivery": To move forward, the scammer asks for personal details and a significant payment $2,500 in Jim's case framed as a necessary step for approval or shipping.5. Use fake photos, urgency and emotional pressure to convince the victim: They may send doctored images (like a FedEx box of cash) and apply pressure with urgent language or emotional appeals, insisting the opportunity is real and time-sensitive.While Jim recognized the scam in time, he worried that others, especially older adults, might fall for it."The safe days on the internet are over," he said."It's a jungle out there, and most folks are not equipped to play safety on that playground."Facebook impersonation scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, but following a few essential steps can help you safeguard your identity and keep your personal information secure.Call or text them directly if something feels off, even if the message seems casual or harmless.Weak or reused passwords make it easier for scammers to break into your accounts, especially if your login credentials have been exposed in a past data breach. Consider using a password manager to generate and store complex passwords for each account and enable two-factor authentication (2FA).Get more details about my best expert-reviewed Password Managers of 2025 atCyberguy.com/PasswordsBad grammar, vague responses, pressure tactics and unrealistic promises are common in impersonation scams. If something feels off, it probably is.Protect your devices from malware and phishing links that steal login credentials. The best way to safeguard yourself is to have antivirus software installed on all your devices. This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams, keeping your personal information and digital assets safe.Get my picks for the best 2025 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android & iOS devices atCyberGuy.com/LockUpYourTechOnce your personal data is compromised, scammers can open accounts, reroute your mail or impersonate you online. Identity theft companies can monitor personal information like your Social Security number, phone number and email address and alert you if it is being sold on the dark web or being used to open an account. They can also assist you in freezing your bank and credit card accounts to prevent further unauthorized use by criminals.See my tips and best picks on how to protect yourself from identity theft atCyberguy.com/IdentityTheftNo legitimate grant or prize requires upfront payment. Thats always a scam.If youve been targeted or suspect a friends account has been hacked, take action right away. Report fake or compromised Facebook accounts to Meta and also report fraud and scams to the FTC.Scammers often gather personal information from people search and data broker websites to make their Facebook impersonation attempts more convincing and to target victims more effectively. These sites can expose your name, address, phone number and even relatives, giving criminals the details they need to impersonate you or your friends online, as seen in the Facebook impersonation scam described in this article.By actively removing your information from these sites, you make it much harder for scammers to find and use your data against you. This process usually involves searching for your exposed profiles, submitting opt-out requests to each site and monitoring for republished information. 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Rosie Roche, a cousin of Prince William and Prince Harry, has died at the age of 20.The granddaughter of the late Princess Diana's uncle was "found deceased by close family members" on July 14 at her home in Wiltshire County, England, the Wiltshire and Swindon coroner confirmed to Fox News Digital.Roche's cause of death was a "traumatic head injury." According to the coroner, a "firearm was located nearby." The coroner's office stated that "there are no suspicious circumstances or third-party involvement."THOMAS KINGSTON, PIPPA MIDDLETON'S EX, MOURNED BY ROYAL FAMILY AFTER DEATH AT 45According to the Times, Roche was found by her mother and sister at their home. The outlet reported that she had been packing for a vacation with her friends.Roche was the granddaughter of Diana's uncle, Edmund Roche, 5th Baron Fermoy. Edmund's sister was the late princess's mother, Frances Shand Kydd. Kydd shared five children, including Diana, with her first husband, John Spencer, Viscount Althorp.Diana, who died in a car crash in 1997 at the age of 36, was mother to William, 43, and Harry, 40, whom she shared with King Charles III, 76.An obituary for Roche was published by the Yorkshire Post on July 19. "Roche, Rosie Jeanne Burke. Died on Monday 14th July 2025. Darling daughter of Hugh and Pippa, incredible sister to Archie and Agatha, Granddaughter to Derek and Rae Long," the obituary read."Private family funeral. A memorial service will be held at a later date," it added.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERRoche was a first-year student at Durham University in Durham, England, where she studied English literature. Professor Wendy Powers, the principal of Durham University's University College, shared a statement with the Times following Roche's passing."University College staff and students are extremely saddened by the tragic death of Rosie Roche," Powers said.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSPowers noted that Roche "had settled into the university and college beautifully and had lots of friends."She added, "She was loved for her creativity, energy, her love of books, poetry and travel among many other talents. She will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and condolences are with Rosies family and friends, and we are offering support to those affected at this extremely difficult time."Prior to studying at Durham University, Roche attended St Marys Calne, an independent boarding and day school for girls, which is located in Wiltshire."We are deeply saddened to hear of the tragic passing of our former pupil, Rosie Roche, who left St Marys Calne at the end of the UVI (Year 13) in 2023," the school said in a statement to the Times. "Our thoughts and prayers are with Rosies family and all who loved her during this incredibly difficult time.""Rosie was a cherished member of our community, and she will be remembered with great affection by all who had the privilege of knowing her," the statement continued."When we return for the new term, we will hold a time of reflection in her memory to honour her life and the wonderful impact she had on those around her. Support is being offered to all those affected at this extremely difficult time."

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Rich Hill tied an MLB record during the teams 6-0 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday at Wrigley Field.Hill, 45, made his Royals debut in the loss and tied reliever Edwin Jackson for having played for his 14th different team in his MLB career.Hills return to the major leagues also made him the oldest active player in the sport.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe left-handed starting pitcher pitched five innings and yielded six hits and three runs (two unearned) with two walks and a strikeout."He battled his butt off out there," Royals manager Matt Quatraro said postgame. "It was tough work out there early.""He had a couple of walks in there, but he made a lot of competitive pitches. Some of them didn't go his way, but we didn't play tight enough behind him to keep it where it was. Otherwise, he's probably looking at one, maybe no runs."Hill had a grueling second inning, as he threw 31 of his 90 pitches in that frame as his defense betrayed him. He gave up two unearned runs that inning.PHILLIES SECURE BIZARRE WALK-OFF WIN NOT SEEN IN MLB FOR OVER 50 YEARS"You know, the second inning was a little bit of a grind to get through," Hill said. "But overall, I felt like the ball came out of my hand pretty much the way I wanted to."With the start, Hills 21st season in the big leagues is underway. He became the oldest player to start in a game since Jamie Moyer did at 49 years old with the Colorado Rockies on May 27, 2012.At 45 years and 133 days, Hill became the oldest player in Royals history, passing Hall of Fame right-hander Gaylord Perry, who appeared in two games with the Royals in 1983 after he turned 45.Hill was called up from Triple-A to join the rotation for Michael Lorenzen, who didnt pitch due to an oblique strain. Quatraro did not say when Hill would pitch next, but the 6-foot-5 lefty wants to pitch again."It's easy to say that you love it, but when you know you have more to give, it's tough to walk away," Hill said.In his 21-year career, Hill has played for the Cubs, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, the then-Cleveland Indians, Los Angeles Angels, New York Yankees, the then-Oakland Athletics, Los Angeles Dodgers, Minnesota Twins, Tampa Bay Rays, New York Mets, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Diego Padres, and the Royals.The Royals (49-53) will take on the Cubs (60-41) in the final game of their three-game series on Wednesday at 2:20 p.m. ET.The Associated Press contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Authorities are asking for the publics help as the search for the Wisconsin graduate student who vanished while walking home after a night out with friends over the weekend enters its fourth day.Eliotte Heinz, 22, was last seen walking home from a local bar along the Mississippi River waterfront at around 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, according to the La Crosse Police Department.Heinz was enjoying a night out with friends at Broncos Bar when she left around 2:30 a.m. She was seen on surveillance footage walking in the direction of her apartment, which would have been about 30 minutes on foot, around 0.4 miles from the bar.MOM OF MISSING WISCONSIN GRAD STUDENT PLEADS FOR HER DAUGHTER'S RETURN: 'TRYING TO STAY POSITIVE'"She is beautiful inside and out," Heinzs mother, Amber, told "Fox and Friends." "She has got the biggest heart and unending kindness for everyone. I think that is noted by how many people have showed up for her."Heinzs parents knew something was wrong when they were unable to reach their daughter on Sunday morning. Her family, friends and local police have made "several attempts to locate her with no success," authorities said in a statement.Heinzs cellphone was located by her friends during the search, according to her mother.NEW PERSON OF INTEREST EMERGES IN DOCUMENTARY ON DECADES-OLD DISAPPEARANCE OF IOWA NEWS ANCHOR"She is our oldest," Amber Heinz said. "So her brother and sister, and her dad and I want her back."Heinz is described as 5-foot, 4-inches tall with blonde hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a white T-shirt and jean shorts, police said.Viterbo University previously shared a statement on Facebook from Heinzs family as they pleaded for the safe return of the graduate student.FATHER PRESSES FOR ANSWERS IN COLLEGE FRESHMAN DAUGHTERS DEATH AFTER FALL FROM DORM: 'SHE WAS OUR WORLD'"On behalf of our entire family, thank you," the Heinz family wrote. "The outpouring of support in the search for Eliotte has been overwhelming, and we are deeply grateful for the kindness, prayers, and encouragement from the community and beyond. Many of you have asked how you can help. At this time, the most important thing you can do is continue sharing Eliottes information onsocial media."Heinz is a student in Viterbos mental health counseling program, her mother told Fox News Digital.The family is asking anyone living within the area to review their home security camera footage from early Sunday between 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.PRINCETON STUDENT MISSING FOR DAYS AS POSSIBLE KEY CLUE LEADS POLICE TO LAKE"Numerous resources are being utilized as we continue to receive tips and follow up with the information," the La Crosse Police Department said in an updated statement."In a case like this, the first priority is to reconstruct the timeline," retired FBI Agent Jason Pack told Fox News Digital. "Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage, gathering witness statements, and looking at any phone, social media, or financial activity that could help determine where she went and whether she was alone."According to Pack, investigators are likely working to determine if Heinz was alone at the time of her disappearance and whether she left voluntarily.TWO STUDENTS DEAD IN SUSPECTED MURDER-SUICIDE AT UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-PLATTEVILLE"If investigators believe there was an abduction, or if there is evidence the person crossed state lines or was taken across them, federal involvement becomes more likely," Pack said. "The FBI can be requested by local or state authorities when a case needs additional support or expertise."As the search enters its third day, Heinz's family is asking for their daughter's safe return."We're just really letting the police department focus on their job here right now and just trying to get her picture out there," Amber Heinz said. "That's what we're here for. We're here for Eliotte and keeping our focus on her and getting her home."Anyone with information about Heinz's whereabouts is asked to call the police non-emergency number at 608-782-7575.Information can also be sent anonymously to La Crosse Area Crime Stoppers at 608-784-TIPS or submitted online athttps://www.p3tips.com/459.The La Crosse Police Department did not immediately respond to Fox News Digitals request for comment.