American Jack Alexy made waves in the pool at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on Wednesday.Alexy blew past Caeleb Dressels national record in the 100-yard freestyle in the second semifinal heat.He tapped the wall with a time of 46.81, earning him the top spot in the final. Dressel finished in 46.96 at the 2019 World Championships to set the record previously.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe mark was 0.18 seconds better than the U.S. Open record he set in June and is third all time, according to Swim Swam.The Morristown, New Jersey, native still has the challenge of bringing home a podium spot in the final. He won a silver medal in the 2023 championships in Fukuoka, Japan.CHINESE SWIMMING PRODIGY MAKES DEBUT ON WORLD STAGE AT JUST 12 YEARS OLDRomanian swimmer David Popovici is among the favorites in the event. American Patrick Sammon will also swim in the race. Shockingly, Chinas Pan Zhanle, who holds the world record in the 100 freestyle, finished with a 47.81 mark. Pan set the world record at the Paris Olympics with time of 46.40.Alexy won a gold medal at the Paris Olympics in 2024. He was a part of the 4x100 freestyle team. He and the U.S. also earned a silver medal in the 4x100 medley.The world championships' 100 freestyle final is scheduled for Thursday.The Associated Press contributed to this report.

A Virginia city council member was rushed to a burn center after a man poured gasoline on him and set him on fire inside his workplace on Wednesday.Andrew Brooks, publisher and owner of Showcase Magazine, said in a social media post that Danville City Council member Lee Vogler was working in the office when a person allegedly forced their way into the building just after 11 a.m. local time, carrying a five-gallon bucket of gasoline.The man, who has not yet been identified, allegedly poured the gasoline on Vogler as he tried to run to the front of the building.Brooks said in a Facebook video that the man followed Vogler and set him on fire.During the attack, Vogler identified the suspect, who is now in police custody, according to Brooks.Vogler sustained serious burn injuries and was taken to the Lynchburg burn center for treatment.His current condition is unknown."We are deeply shocked and saddened by this act of violence," Showcase wrote in a statement. "Our thoughts and prayers are with Lee and his family as he receives medical care. The Showcase Magazine team is fully cooperating with law enforcement as they continue their investigation."Vogler was elected to Danville City Council in May 2012, becoming the youngest person to hold the position at age 24, according to the city's website.He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2010 and serves as sales director at Showcase Magazine.Showcase Magazine did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

Several Arab nations, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Egypt, are demanding that Hamas lay down its arms and agree to a two-state solution as the terror group's war with Israel rages.The entire Arab League, the European Union and 17 other countries backed the "New York Declaration" Tuesday, during a conference co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia.The declaration calls for the unification of Gaza and the West Bank under the Palestinian Authority's control and "the end of armed group control and the dismantlement of their military capabilities," likely referring to Hamas and other Palestinian terror groups.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

Things are heating up between Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas.On July 26, the "Mission: Impossible" star, 63, and the Golden Globe-nominated actress, 37, were seen holding hands while on a casual stroll in Vernont.After months of dating speculation, the outing seems to confirm the pair's budding romance.Representatives for Cruise and de Armas did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.ANA DE ARMAS ADDRESSES TOM CRUISE RUMORS AFTER MONTHS OF PUBLIC OUTINGSThe rumored couple were first seen together in London in February and have been spotted together several times since, including on her birthday in April and at David Beckhams birthday party in May.In aphoto and videocaptured by a bystander and shared on X of the April birthday stroll, Cruise walked next to de Armas with his hands behind his back. The pair were accompanied by another woman as well as security guards.In May, Cruise praised de Armas' acting abilities.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSAt the New York City premiere of "Mission: Impossible The Final Reckoning," Cruise told Access Hollywood, "Her ability is incredible. There's an actress that has dramatic chops, someone who's comedic, very, very talented. You see her in Ballerina ... just a great actress."Weeks later, at the June 3 premiere of "Ballerina," de Armas told Variety that Cruise has been "unbelievable" and "really amazing" when it comes to supporting her endeavors."But you know what, he supports every movie. He really wants the industry and cinema to go well and people going to the theaters," de Armas said. "We're working together, so he got to seeBallerinaand he actually really liked it."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERShe added, "It is very special that someone like him is supporting ['Ballerina']. It is really special in general to have other actors and people supporting each other. We can do well all together."On July 18, a source told People that the actors share a "special work relationship" as they prepare to film a movie together."Tom is crazy hardworking, and she's very excited to work with him. She calls it an opportunity of a lifetime," the insider said. "Tom is an incredible mentor to Ana. She has nothing but amazing things to say about him."

Antisemitism in Canada surged following Hamass Oct. 7, 2023, massacre in Israel, culminating in a record 920 hate crimes targeting Jews last year.The spike in incidents prompted Deborah Lyons, the country's special envoy on preserving Holocaust remembrance and combating antisemitism, to step down earlier this month, citing exhaustion from "waking up every day to a fight."Lyons told The Canadian Jewish News last week that the "job was one that tore at you physically and emotionally. I mean, I faced a lot of hate out there myself... a lot of nasty words and in some cases actions," she said.ANTISEMITISM SPIKING AROUND THE WORLD, ADL TASK FORCE FINDS IN ITS 1ST-EVER GLOBAL REPORT"I would say that during this period, these last two years, Ive been really quite amazed and often become quite despondent and despairing about the fact that it was hard toget people to speak up, to speak with clarity, to speak with conviction about what we were seeing happening here on Canadian soil," she added.Irwin Cotler, a former Canadian Justice Minister and Lyons's predecessor as special envoy on antisemitism, told Fox News Digital that the "explosion" in Jew-hatred has been met not with broad condemnation, but with "silence, denial, acquiescence, support, and justification.""The government cant just virtue signal or be performativeit needs to act," Cotler said. "Thats something Deborah had to contend with. Shes a very loyal civil servant, and Im sure it was difficult for herdisheartening evento see the government not moving as quickly, effectively, or decisively as the mandate required."Although Jews make up less than one percent of Canadas population, 18.8% of all reported hate crimes in 2024 weremotivated by antisemitism.Of the 1,342 religiously motivated hate crimes reported last year, 920or 68.5%targeted the Jewish community."Since Special Envoy Lyons took office, weve seen a 124% increase in antisemitism," Richard Robertson, director of research and advocacy at B'nai Brith Canada, told Fox News Digital."The situation has become increasingly untenable for the community. And although some positive steps were taken by the federal government, not enough has been done to stem the tideputting someone like the special envoy in a very tough position," he continued. "So its understandable that she felt fatigued and disheartened by the current state of hate in Canada."SIGN UP FOR ANTISEMITISM EXPOSED NEWSLETTERBoth Cotler and Robertson acknowledged key accomplishments by Lyons during her tenure, including the publication of a handbook on theIHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism,produced by the envoys office. According to Cotler, the resource is now being used internationally by governments for training police, prosecutors, law enforcement officials, and public servants.Lyons was also an important voice in the international coalition of special envoys for combating antisemitism, giving Canada a presence with global resonance, Cotler said. He also highlighted her success in building out the Office of the Special Envoy with a strong staff and dedicated budgetan institutional foundation that did not exist before.Lyons also helped organize the National Forum on Combating Antisemitism, held in March 2024 and co-chaired by the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada. The forum brought together leaders from all levels of government to address the growing public safety threat posed by Jew-hatred."We need a whole-of-government approach," Robertson said. "Thats why, immediately followingthe election of Mark Carney, we wrote to the prime minister and outlined key ministries that could be mandated to have an immediate impact on the crisis of antisemitism. This isnt something the special envoy can resolve aloneit requires coordinated government-wide effort."SKYROCKETING ANTISEMITISM IN CANADA SPARKS CONCERN FOR COUNTRY'S JEWS AHEAD OF ELECTIONNoah Shack, CEO of the Center for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA), told Fox News Digital that when law enforcement or public institutions have directly confronted antisemitic protests, harassment, or intimidation, they quickly collapsed."I think thats instructivethat when our public institutions take action to push back, it dissipates," he said. "We really need government, law enforcement, and broader society to recognize that we all have a duty to stand against this hate that is targeting the Jewish community right now, but also targeting our core values as Canadians. And if we fail to stand up, it will overtake our society and lead to a very dark future for all Canadians."Shack outlined three urgent actions he believes Canada can take to meaningfully address the issue. First, he emphasized the need to follow through on commitments to establish safety zones around places of worship, community centers, daycare centers, schools, and other sites where the Jewish community gathers.Second, he called for increased support for Jewish community security programs to protect these facilities from the violent threats they face."Weve had schools shot at, synagogues set on fire. This is a very concerning situation, and we need to ensure that the government is funding and integrating our community security programs at a level that exponentially improves safety," he said.Third, Shack emphasized the need to address the growing issue of radicalization seen on the streets and within public institutions."Canadas anti-terrorism laws should be aligned with those of countries like the UK, where the glorification of terrorism and membership in a terror organization are criminal offenses," he said.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPShack also cautioned against attempts to separate anti-Zionism from antisemitism, stating that the premise itself is flawed, and stressed that blaming Jews around the world for disagreements with Israeli government policies is equally hateful."I dont represent the government of Israel; I represent myself as a Jewish person living here in Canada. Just like my friends, family, and colleagues who live in the U.S. are Jewish Americans, we deserve to be treated with the same respect and rights as any other Canadian or American citizen, period," he said.

The FBI is investigating sexual assault allegations on a Carnival cruise ship.An FBI spokesperson told KHOU 11 that the alleged sexual assault incident took place onboard the Carnival Breeze ship based out of Galveston, Texas. The incident happened on a cruise that returned to Galveston on Monday."FBI Houston is aware of allegations of a sexual assault that occurred on the Carnival Breeze cruise ship which docked in Galveston on 07/28/2025," the FBI spokesperson wrote. "As is customary with crimes aboard a cruise ship, an FBI Maritime Liaison Agent, based out of the Texas City Resident Agency, is coordinating with the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and the cruise line regarding this incident. Also keeping in line with case reviews or open investigations, the FBI will not be providing additional details or updates regarding these matters."The Carnival Breeze cruise was 4 days and made a stop in Cozumel, Mexico.SAILBOAT SINKS NEAR MIAMI BEACH AFTER CRASH WITH BARGE, LEAVING 6 HOSPITALIZEDThe FBI is also investigating a death aboard a different Gavelston-based cruise ship, the Carnival Dream.A FBI Houston spokesperson told Fox News Digital that an incident took place on July 23 aboard the ship.It's "standard practice" for the FBI to investigate deaths taking place on cruise ships, according to the spokesperson.FBI INVESTIGATING DEATH ON BOARD CARNIVAL DREAM CRUISE SHIP"This routine protocol ensures transparency. It does not automatically imply suspicious circumstances, and the facts of this matter do not suggest any such activity. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to our guest's family and loved ones in this difficult time," the spokesperson added.KHOU reported that the Galveston County Medical Examiner's Office identified the person who died, 48-year-old Euvelester Villarreal Jr., passed away due to natural causes.Fox News Digital reached out to the FBI and Carnival for comment.Fox News' Greg Norman contributed to this report.

A Massachusetts man was sentenced this week after being captured on videoattacking a United Airlines flight attendant during a trip from Los Angeles to Boston in 2023.Francisco Severo Torres, who plead guiltyto one count of interference and attempted interference with flight crew members and attendants using a dangerous weapon, was sentenced "to time served (approximately 26 months in prison)," according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Massachusetts. Following the sentence, the 35-year-old from Leominsterhas five years of supervised release during which he is"prohibited from flying on a commercial aircraft," it added.Viral video captured on March 5, 2023, showed Torres shouting while standing above his seat, before taking off into the plane's aisle and attacking a stewardess with a broken metal spoon. Federal investigators said Torres hit the flight attendant on the neck area three times."I heard the guy getting louder and louder, and I thought it was just an argument, but he started yelling and screaming and threatening people, threatening to kill them," Simik Ghookasian, a Los Angeles government contractor flying to Boston on United Flight 2609, said following Torress arrest that year.TSA AGENT ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY ATTACKING 79-YEAR-OLD PASSENGER AT FLORIDA AIRPORTGhookasian added that he was among five or six passengers who piled onto Torres and removed the spoonfrom his grasp."That guy was really strong and was really resisting," Ghookasian said. "We had a hard time holding him down. It was total teamwork."The Attorneys Office said about 45 minutes before landing, "the flight crew received an alarm in the cockpit that a starboard side door located between the first class and coach sections of the aircraft was disarmed."FLORIDA MAN CONVICTED POSING AS FLIGHT ATTENDANT TO GET DOZENS OF FREE FLIGHTS"Upon inspection, a flight attendant found that the doors locking handle had been moved out of the fully locked position approximately a quarter of the way towards the unlocked position and that the emergency slide arming lever had been moved to the disarmed position," it continued. "The flight attendant reported this to the captain and flight crew after securing the door and emergency slide."In follow-up discussions, "a fellow flight attendant reported that he had observed Torres near the door and believed Torres had tampered with the door," the Attorneys Office said."A flight attendant then confronted Torres about tampering with the door, to which he responded by asking if there were cameras showing that he had done so. The flight attendant then notified the captain that they believed Torres posed a threat to the aircraft and that the captain needed to land the aircraft as soon as possible," it added."Shortly thereafter, Torres got out of his seat and approached the starboard side door where two flight attendants were standing in the aisle," according to the attorneys office."Video taken by a passenger depicts Torres yelling at points that he would kill every man on this plane and Im taking over this plane. Torres then thrust towards one of the flight attendants in a stabbing motion with a broken metal spoon, hitting the flight attendant on the neck area three times. Passengers then tackled and restrained Torres with the assistance of flight crew. Torres was immediately taken into custody upon the flights arrival to Boston. "Fox News Pilar Arias, Greg Wehner and the Associated Press contributed to this report.

Paul Mario Day, the original frontman of legendary British heavy metal band Iron Maiden, has died. He was 69.The band confirmed Day's death to Fox News Digital and shared a heartfelt tribute on social media."We are deeply saddened that Paul Mario Day, Iron Maidens first ever vocalist back in 1975, has passed away. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences go out to Pauls family and friends," the statement read on Instagram. "Paul was a lovely person and good mate. Rest in peace Paul."FORMER IRON MAIDEN SINGER PAUL DIANNO DEAD AT 66Day's cause of death has not been disclosed at this time.Iron Maiden's post was accompanied by a photo of the band members in more recent years and performing back in the day.Fans flooded the comments section with their sentiments.APP USERS CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST"Rock in Power," one fan wrote.Another comment read, "May Paul Mario Day R.I.P. He's now rockin' with the best of them up in heaven.""My condolences to all of Paul Mario Days' family and friends, R.I.P," another wrote.At the age of 19, Day was recruited by bassist Steve Harris to become Iron Maidens very first vocalist in December 1975. Day stepped into the spotlight as the bands original frontman until October 1976.Following Day's time with Iron Maiden, he formed the band More.The band More also paid tribute to Day on social media: "We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of the great MORE vocalist Paul Mario Day.""Paul was a huge part of the NWOBHM from his time in an early version of Iron Maiden and of course his fantastic performance on the Warhead album."LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS"He was a well loved figure in British rock music and played many memorable shows not least the legendary 1981 Monsters of Rock show at Castle Donninton with AC/DC Whitesnake/David Coverdale as well as tours with Iron Maiden Def Leppard and many other legendary artists."In 1985, Day took the stage as the lead singer for the band Wildfire before joining a reformed version of the band Sweet.The following year, he relocated to Australia, where he stayed active in the music scene until his death.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERDay is survived by his wife Cecily.News of Day's passing comes after former Iron Maiden singer Paul Di'Anno's death last year. He was 66.Representatives for Di'Anno confirmed the news to Fox News Digital at the time, saying the singer died at his home in Salisbury, England."On behalf of his family, Conquest Music are sad to confirm the death of Paul Andrews" representatives and family for Di'Anno said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "Born in Chingford, East London, on 17th May 1958, Paul first came to prominence as lead singer of English Heavy Metal band Iron Maiden, between 1978 and 1981."DiAnno was the vocalist for the bands first two albums, "Iron Maiden" and "Killers," in 1980 and 1981, respectively.

New York City's Democratic mayoral nominee, Zohran Mamdani, dodged responsibility for his past call to defund the police in the wake of a mass shooting in Manhattan that left four people dead, including a New York City Police Department (NYPD) officer.The 33-year-old Democratic socialist returned to New York City on Wednesday from his wedding celebration in Uganda and immediately visited the home of the fallen NYPD officer, Didarul Islam, and then held a press conference with Islam's brother at the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) headquarters in Manhattan.Mamdani was peppered with questions from reporters about his past policy stances, including his 2020 call to defund the police and his recent pledge to disband the NYPD Strategic Response Group (SRG), which responds to riots, civil disorder and mass shootings, such as the incident in Manhattan on Monday evening."My statements in 2020 were ones made amidst a frustration that many New Yorkers held at the murder of George Floyd," Mamdani responded when a reporter asked if he regretted any of his prior comments.MAMDANI RIPPED FOR PAST ANTI-POLICE RHETORIC AFTER POSTING TRIBUTE TO SLAIN NYPD OFFICERMamdani has since walked back his stance on defunding police, but his competitors, including former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, has seized on such comments, telling CNN that Mamdani doesnt understand the "importance of NYPD."ZOHRAN MAMDANI DODGES QUESTIONS ON MASS SHOOTING AFTER RETURNING FROM AFRICA VACATION"I know that Governor Cuomo is far more comfortable in the past, whether it be his own or whether it be in attacking me for tweets made before I was even an assembly member," Mamdani said on Wednesday. "What I have said, time and time again, is the campaign that I am leading, the campaign that I am asking New Yorkers to consider is one that has been clear on its public safety approach:In an exclusive interview on Wednesday, Cuomo told Fox News Digital that his comments are "not publicizing the tragedy" and arguing that it's a "political discussion that we have to have in this campaign."Mamdani said he plans to address police department staffing shortages as mayor."What I am speaking of is a vision that will not only address public safety, but also keep officers in this very police department will ensure that they can actually respond to the crimes that are being committed in this city," Mamdani said.The socialist candidate criticized the former governor for "spending an entire day speaking almost exclusively about me, and barely about the New Yorkers who have been killed," calling it "indicative of the very politics New Yorkers want to leave in the past."And when a reporter asked Mamdani if he bears any responsibility for some of his past comments about the NYPD, including a post quipping, "nature is healing," in response to someone celebrating a cop crying in his car in 2020, Mamdani again dodged accountability, touting his newfound experience connecting with NYPD officers about their experiences."It is clear to me, as it is clear to so many New Yorkers, of the immense risk that, so many take upon when they do this work," Mamdani said, "What I will be as the mayor is someone who recognizes the work that these officers do, who looks to ensure work that brought them to this department and always focused on the outcome of public safety."Mamdani again criticized Cuomo for "trying to score" political points for criticizing his past comments."We spend far more of our time trying to score these kinds of points than asking ourselves, how can we ensure that New Yorkers are safe?" Mamdani said.The Democratic socialist has secured endorsements from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Bernie Sanders while national Democratic leaders from New York, including House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer.On Wednesday, Mamdani said he echoes Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-N.Y., who is also withholding her endorsement, for a national ban on assault rifles."I ask that in this moment, we come together as New Yorkers, and we remember the four of our neighbors that were killed. We honor their memories, and we live up to the way in which they lead their lives," Mamdani said.

A long-awaited stock trading ban passed through the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee on Wednesday, with committee Democrats joining with the bill's sponsor, Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., to send the bill to the floor of the Senate.Hawley originally introduced the "PELOSI Act" earlier this year, but what ultimately passed through the dizzying committee markup process on Wednesday was the Honest Act. Both pieces of legislation ban all members of Congress and their spouses from trading stocks while in office, in addition to closing various loopholes around direct trades. The critical difference between the two bills is that the Honest Act also bans the president and vice president from making trades while in office. That provision wouldn't go into effect until after President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance leave office, however.Media reports Wednesday morning claimed that the White House had pushed back on that provision once they caught wind of it, but Hawley told Fox News Digital in an interview that he never heard any such messaging from the administration and "certainly not from Trump." Hawley was the sole Republican on the committee to vote in favor of the bill, despite a former co-sponsor of the PELOSI Act, Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, sitting on the committee as well.Trump reacted to the Hawley bill's progress during a Wednesday press conference. He reiterated his support for a congressional stock trading ban, but declined to endorse the legislation outright. He did not comment directly on the ban's inclusion of the top executive offices.MACE SOUNDS OFF ON STOCK TRADING IN CONGRESS, PELOSI REMAINS SILENT: SOMETHING DOESNT ADD UP"I like it conceptually," Trump said of the bill. "I don't know about it, but I like it conceptually and, you know, Nancy Pelosi became rich by having inside information. She made a fortune with her husband. And I think that's disgraceful. So in that sense, I'd like it, but I'd have to really see. I'd have, you know I study these things very carefully, and this just happened. So I'll take a look at it. But conceptually, I like it."A source familiar with Wednesday's negotiations told Fox News Digital that Hawley negotiated with Democrats while keeping Republicans in the dark, citing multiple pieces of legislation that crossed lawmakers' desks Monday morning that each had different versions of the ban. Hawley faced staunch criticism from his Republican colleagues during the markup process."I have no idea what we're voting for," Moreno said. "I have not read the mountains of paper that are sitting in front of me."HOUSE REPUBLICANS TAKE STEP CLOSER TO BANNING CONGRESSIONAL STOCK TRADINGSen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., one of the wealthiest members in Congress, remarked, "I don't know when in this country it became a negative to make money.""I don't mind anyone being rich. I mind people getting rich while theyre here and trading stocks," Hawley responded.Following the hearing, reporters asked Hawley about the criticism from his Republican colleagues more broadly."They don't want to ban stock trading. I just think that's a mistake," he responded.Current GOP versions of the stock trading ban moving through the House of Representatives do not include the president and vice president.Hawley's ban would prohibit lawmakers, the president, vice president and their spouses from holding, purchasing or selling stocks for the duration of their time in office. Officeholders would be allowed to invest in diversified mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, or U.S. Treasury bonds while in office.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPIf passed, current lawmakers would have 180 days to comply with the legislation. Likewise, newly elected lawmakers must achieve compliance within 180 days of entering office. The legislation would not apply to the executive offices until the end of Trump and Vance's term.