The New York Mets continue to bolster its bullpen ahead of the MLB trade deadline on Thursday.After already adding Gregory Soto, and dealing for Tyler Rogers earlier on Wednesday, the Mets followed up by acquiring closer Ryan Helsley from the St. Louis Cardinals, the teams announced.Yes, the Mets already have Edwin Diaz handling their closing duties. But Helsley provides yet another strong, high-leverage arm manager Carlos Mendoza can utilize in what they hope is a trip to the World Series in October.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe Mets traded for Rogers with the San Francisco Giants just hours before getting Helsley. And Soto was added via trade three days ago, with GM David Stearns wasting no time shoring up the teams bullpen a clear need before the deadline.In the Helsley deal, the Mets are sending over infielder Jesus Baez (No. 8 prospect), pitcher Nate Dohm (No. 14) and pitcher Frank Elissalt.YANKEES ACQUIRE THIRD BASEMAN RYAN MCMAHON FROM ROCKIES, FILL MAJOR NEED AHEAD OF POSTSEASON PUSHHelsley is a rental for the remainder of this season, which is why it was believed the Cardinals, who are 9.5 games out of the National League lead, were going to see what his market was before the deadline. It wasnt expected Helsley would re-sign with St. Louis.Helsley has 21 saves and a 3.00 ERA over 36 games this season. This comes after Helsley led the league with 49 saves and 62 games finished for St. Louis in 2024.In his seven seasons with the Cardinals, Helsley owns a 2.67 ERA with 105 saves (299.2 innings).The Mets lead the NL East with a 62-47 record, though the Philadelphia Phillies, a team that added their own stud reliever in Jhoan Duran on Wednesday, are right behind them with a 61-47 record.Meanwhile, the Cardinals are five games out of the third and final wild card slot in the National League.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

EXCLUSIVE: As Christians around the world face mounting legal and cultural threats for expressing their faith, the Graham family is stepping up efforts to defend freedom of speech and religion through both financial support and public advocacy.The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) has launched a new $1.3 million legal defense fund to assist Christians and churches across Europe who are being taken to court over their biblical beliefs.At the same time, Cissie Graham Lynch, daughter of Franklin Graham and granddaughter of the late Rev. Billy Graham, is urging believers not to stay silent in the face of growing hostility, including in the United States."We preach a message of Gods love, but when a small group of activists in the U.K. called it hatewe were cancelled," Franklin Graham told Fox News Digital. "Our advertisements were removed from buses and venues dropped our events. We stood our ground and challenged the decisions in court. Though it took seven years, all nine legal disputes were resolved in our favor."'EVANGELICALS FOR HARRIS' APOLOGIZES AFTER USING BILLY GRAHAM IN POLITICAL ADSFollowing those victories, BGEA created the Billy Graham Defense Fund, seeded with 500,000 (approximately $678,000) from court settlements. Samaritans Purse, which Graham also leads, contributed an additional 500,000, bringing the total to 1 million, or about $1.3 million."We took the damages that we won through BGEAs court cases in the U.K., and put those funds into the Billy Graham Defense Fund a new war chest to help other Christians in Europe who are threatened or intimidated into silence and not expressing their faith," Graham said.But the issue, he added, is not confined to other countries."The silencing of Christians isnt just happening in other countries," he said. "BGEA and Samaritans Purse have also been involved in many different legal cases that affect the freedom of believers to live out their faith here in the U.S."FRANKLIN GRAHAM MEETS WITH ZELENSKYY IN BERLIN, OFFERS PRAYER AS RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR ESCALATESBetween 2017 and 2024, BGEA and Samaritans Purse filed 20 amicus briefs in religious liberty cases, including Coach Joe Kennedy, Jack Phillips, and Baronelle Stutzman, all of which were heard by the U.S. Supreme Court."We want Americans who are standing up for biblical beliefs in court to know that we are with them they are not alone in this fight," Graham said. "We must work to preserve the right to proclaim the Gospel here in the U.S. and in the U.K., so that we can continue to share the hope of Jesus Christ around the world. There is no human liberty more precious and important than the freedom of speech and religion."Cissie Graham Lynch said she hopes the Defense Fund serves as a practical and symbolic source of strength for believers facing public pressure and legal retaliation. "You could be canceled for speaking the truth. You may be called names," she said. "But every time you choose to fight that fight, you help build a stronger foundation for other people of faith to stand on.""There is no human liberty more precious and important than the freedom of speech and religion," she added. "We must work to preserve the right to proclaim the Gospel here in the U.S. and in the U.K.because the stakes are far too high to stay silent."Lynch shared a series of interviews exclusively with Fox News Digital recorded during the European Congress on Evangelism, a Berlin gathering hosted by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. The event brought together more than 1,000 Christian leaders from 55 countries and territories.She said Christians around the world, including in the United States, are increasingly being pressured to suppress their beliefs."My family personally knows the backlash that comes when you take a stand for the Gospel," Lynch said. "It may come with a high cost, but I want people to know how powerful their voice is when they fearlessly share the Good News of Jesus Christ.""We are seeing so many concerning cases in the United States where Christians are dragged into the courtroom if they share their beliefs in the workplace, at school, or on sports teams," she added. "If you care about preserving religious liberty and free speech for the next generation, we all need to pay attention."Among those Lynch interviewed was Pivi Rsnen, a Finnish member of Parliament. Rsnen told Lynch she is once again on trial for a 2019 tweet quoting Romans 1 from the Bible. She has been acquitted twice in lower courts, but Finnish prosecutors have appealed, sending the case to the nations Supreme Court."The police gave me a possibility to renounce what I believe," Rsnen said. "I said, I will not apologize for what Apostle Paul has stated. It is the Word of God, it is not only my opinion."She warned that even unsuccessful prosecutions can lead to a broader effect. "If we start to censor ourselves, the more restricted becomes the space to use these rights," she said. "The biggest threat to these rights is self-censorship."Kristen Waggoner, president and CEO of Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), also spoke with Lynch. ADF has represented clients in multiple U.S. Supreme Court cases related to religious freedom, including Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission. The organization has also taken on international cases involving silent prayer arrests in the U.K. and blasphemy charges in Nigeria."Around the world, we're seeing a rising tide of censorship," Waggoner said. "These are God-given rights. It's upon us to defend them and to protect those rights knowing that it leads to human flourishing, and the flourishing of the Gospel."British theologian Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing, who has taught at Oxford University, told Lynch that she sees a hunger for truth among young people in the West despite increasing pushback on public faith.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"I've been in ministry for over 25 years and I haven't known a moment like the one we are in, in the West for truth, for the Gospel," she said. "Grievance and rage, victim culture and identity politics are not the answer to your rage Jesus is."Lynch said her goal is to equip Americans with a broader understanding of global threats to religious liberty and to encourage them not to retreat. She hosts the "Fearless with Cissie Graham Lynch" podcast.

The NFL released its first statement since a mass shooting at the leagues headquarters in New York City Monday night."The NFL is deeply grateful for the global outpouring of support following the tragic act of violence at the New York City building that houses our league office among other organizations," the statement on X said."We honor the four innocent lives lost, including NYPD Officer Didarul Islam, whose heroism will never be forgotten. Our thoughts are with the survivors as they begin the difficult journey of physical and emotional recovery.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"The NFL family is resilient and united, and, together, we will find strength in one another as we heal."Fox News Digital obtained multiple memos sent to NFL employees by Commissioner Roger Goodell, who has been updating staffers since Monday night.The first memo explained how an NFL employee was "seriously injured" in the shooting by 27-year-old Shane Tamura, who took his own life on the 33rd floor at 345 Park Ave. after unleashing a barrage of bullets in the lobby. The employee was said to be in stable condition at a hospital.NFL TELLS NEW YORK CITY EMPLOYEES TO WORK FROM HOME AFTER SHOOTINGA memo came out Tuesday that told all of the NFL's NYC employees to work remotely at least through the end of next week."The office will remain closed during this time, and we ask that you do not attempt to enter the building until we confirm that it is ready for us to return," the memo said.Goodell also said in the memo that "our hearts go out to all of the victims and their families, and we are deeply grateful for the first responders and medical staff who acted so quickly and continue to provide care."New York City Mayor Eric Adams revealed Tuesday on Fox 5 NYs "Good Day New York" that the gunman was trying to target the NFLs headquarters but took the wrong elevator bank. He said the floor he took was for Rudin Management.Adams added that Tamuraalluded to suffering from chronic traumatic encephalopathy, better known as CTE. He had a grievance with the NFL."He seemed to have blamed the NFL," the mayor said. "The NFL headquarters was located in the building, and he mistakenly went up the wrong elevator bank."Adams said investigators were going through the "suicide note" the gunman left. An official told Fox News Digital the three-page note was found in the gunman's wallet and made references to CTE and expressed anger toward the NFL over the degenerative brain disease."This has been a challenging time for our entire team. Please continue to take care of yourselves and one another. If you need additional support, do not hesitate to reach out to your manager or HR. We are here for you," Goodells latest memo said.The three other victims killed in the shooting were Blackstone executive Wesley LePatner, security guard Aland Etienne and Rudin Management associate Julia Hyman.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Canada plans to recognize a Palestinian state in September during a meeting of the United Nations, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Wednesday."We are working ourselves, with others, to preserve the possibility of a two-state solution, to not allow the facts on the ground, deaths on the ground, the settlements on the ground, the expropriations on the ground, to get to such an extent that this is not possible," Carney said.Carney said the move was subject to the Palestinian Authority's commitment to reforms, including commitments to reform its governance and to hold general elections next year in which Hamas "can play no part."Israel criticized Carney's position, calling it a "reward for Hamas" that hurts efforts to reach a ceasefire and free the remaining hostages still held by the terror group after its Oct. 7, 2023, attack against the Jewish State.STARMER SAYS UK TO RECOGNIZE PALESTINIAN STATE IF ISRAEL DOESN'T AGREE TO CEASEFIRE, HAMAS MUST 'DISARM'"Israel rejects the statement by the Prime Minister of Canada," Israel's Foreign Ministry said in a statement. "The change in the position of the Canadian government at this time is a reward for Hamas and harms the efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza and a framework for the release of the hostages."Carney's announcement came after France said last week it would recognize a Palestinian state and a day after Britain said it would recognize the state at the U.N. if the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza had not stopped by then.French President Emmanuel Macron, who spoke with Carney before Canada's announcement, said the recognition of a Palestinian state will "revive a prospect of peace in the region."The announcements by some of Israel's closest allies reflect the growing international outrage over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, adding more pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government."Canada condemns the fact that the Israeli government has allowed a catastrophe to unfold in Gaza," Carney said.The White House also opposes the decision to recognize a Palestinian state, saying President Donald Trump agrees with Israel that it would be "rewarding Hamas.""As the president stated, he would be rewarding Hamas if he recognizes a Palestinian state, and he doesnt think they should be rewarded," a White House official said. "So he is not going to do that. President Trumps focus is on getting people fed [in Gaza]."U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff is scheduled to travel to Israel on Thursday to discuss the situation in Gaza. Trump said this week he expected centers to be set up to feed more people in the area.CANADA'S ANTISEMITISM ENVOY RESIGNS, CITING EXHAUSTION AMID HATE SURGECLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe Palestinian government has been a non-member observer state of the U.N. General Assembly since 2012, recognized by more than three-quarters of the assembly's 193 member states.The war in Gaza began with Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attack against Israel in which roughly 1,200 people were killed and another 251 were abducted, Israeli officials reported.Israel responded with an ongoing military offensive in the Gaza Strip, killing more than 60,000 people, according to the Hamas-run government's Gaza health ministry.Reuters contributed to this report.

The Arkansas Department of Public Safety announced they have made an arrest on Wednesday in connection with the killing of a married couple in front of their children at Devils Den State Park.Special Agents with the Arkansas State Police (ASP) have arrested James Andrew McGann, 28, of Springdale for his alleged part in the double homicide that happened on Saturday.Hes accused of killing Clinton Brink, 43, and Cristen Brink, 41, while they hiked with their daughters. Their daughters, aged 7 and 9, are now with family.He is being charged with two counts of capital murder.'DEVIL IN THE OZARKS': FBI OFFERS $10K REWARD FOR CAPTURE OF FORMER ARKANSAS POLICE CHIEF ON THE RUNAccording to ASP, the park's rugged terrain and lack of cellphone service delayed their response and public alerts. They were notified at approximately 2:40 PM but didn't issue the alert until almost 8:40 that evening.Police originally released a composite sketch after the couple were found along a walking trail in the state park. In their statement, they alerted the suspect who "likely sustained an injury while attacking the couple." They did not have any further info at the time.DEVIL IN THE OZARKS INVESTIGATORS UNCOVER HOW MURDERER ESCAPED PRISON BEFORE MANHUNTGovernor Sarah Huckabee Sanders released a statement just hours after confirmation of the arrest of James Andrew McGann."No news can heal the enormous harm done to the Brink family in last weekends crime, but this announcement is a comfort and reassurance for our state. I am so proud of the Arkansas State Police, Park Rangers, local law enforcement, and others who have worked nonstop since last weekend tocapture this suspect," Governor Sanders said. "I ask that Arkansans lift up prayers of thanks for the brave men and women of law enforcement and offer prayers of condolence to the victims of this horrific crime. Let there be no mistake we do not tolerate violent crime in Arkansas. If you target innocent people, law enforcement will hunt you down and bring you to justice."Arkansas State Police Colonel Mike Hagar praised the efforts of the agencies involved leading up to the arrest, calling it a testament to the relentless work of law enforcement across all levels.ASP Col. Mike Hagar added, "Im extremely grateful for the long hours and dedication that our Agents put forward in bringing justice to this family. The collaboration between State Police, other state and local law enforcement agencies, and our federal partners has been second to none. Because of their hard work and investigative skill, we were able to take a monster off the streets, and bring relief to those two precious girls, and the rest of our citizens."Additional details will be released as they become available.This investigation is ongoing and authorities are seeking cooperation from the public.

The Army helicopter that collided with a commercial plane over Washington, D.C., in January had incorrect altitude readings, which contributed to the aircraft getting too close, according to National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) findings.The NTSB kicked off the first day of hearings in Washington on Wednesday to discuss the Jan. 29 crash between an American Airlines plane from Wichita, Kansas, and a Black Hawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan National Airport that left 67 people dead.Air traffic controllers reportedly warned about the hazards of helicopter traffic near the airport for years leading up to the crash, but concerns raised about the Black Hawk helicopter's route were not addressed. The Federal Aviation Administration also allegedly did not make route changes or warn pilots, despite 85 near misses in the past three years at the airport."Its so bureaucratic," NTSB Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy said during the hearing, adding, in part, that "people are so critical of the federal government because you cant ensure safety."NTSB LAUNCHES 3-DAY INVESTIGATIVE HEARING ON DEADLY DC PLANE CRASHArmy and FAA representatives attempted to point blame toward air traffic controllers and the lack of separation between planes landing at the airport and helicopters flying on approved routes, but later implied that the routes weren't supposed to ensure separation.The Army did acknowledge that Black Hawk altimeters may be more than 100 feet off before adding that their pilots aim to maintain altitude within 100 feet of a limit.Lawyer Bob Clifford, who is representing several victims families, said the hearing had a lot of "finger-pointing" and "no acceptance of responsibility and accountability."Though the final report will not be released until next year, the hearing on Wednesday revealed how small the margin of error was for helicopters flying the route that the Black Hawk took that night.The flight data recorder showed the helicopter was 80 to 100 feet higher than the barometric altimeter the pilots relied upon showed they were flying, investigators said on Wednesday. The NTSB conducted tests on three other helicopters from the same unit in a flight over the same area and found similar discrepancies in their altimeters.The bigger concern, Army officials said, is that there are some FAA-approved routes around the airport with separation distances as small as 75 feet when planes are landing on a certain runway."The fact that we have less than 500 feet separation is a concern for me," Scott Rosengren, chief engineer in the office that manages the Armys utility helicopters, said during the hearing.Rosengren said that "if he was king for a day" he would immediately retire all the older Black Hawk models like the one involved in the crash and replace them with newer versions.During the two minutes before the crash, an air traffic controller was directing airport traffic and helicopters in the area, which included communications with several different aircraft on two different frequencies, according to the NTSB's History of Flight Performance Study released on Wednesday.The air traffic controller had communicated with the Black Hawk helicopter, an airplane that was taking off, an Air Force helicopter, an airplane on the ground, a medical helicopter and an inbound airplane that was not the one involved in the crash."All aircraft could hear the controller, but helicopters could only hear other helicopters on their frequency and airplanes only other airplanes," the report said. "This resulted in a number of stepped-on transmissions as helicopters and airplanes were not aware when the other was communicating."Stepped on transmissions refers to those that are unheard or blocked because of other transmissions. The NTSB report includes a list of 29 separate communications between the airport tower and other aircraft during the two minutes before the crash.Previously disclosed air traffic control audio featured the helicopter pilot telling the air traffic controller twice that they had noticed the plane and would avoid it.Officials on Wednesday also raised concerns about the use of night vision goggles on the helicopter as a factor in the crash, as the goggles limit the field of view.Investigations have previously shown that the FAA failed to recognize a history of 85 near-misses around the airport in the three years before the collision and that the Army's helicopters routinely flew around Washington with a key piece of locating equipment, known as ADS-B Out, turned off.Even if they had been turned on, the ADS-B Out systems on most of the helicopters in the same unit as the one that crashed would not work because they had been installed incorrectly, officials said on Wednesday. When the NTSB learned of that problem, the Army sent out an alert about it and worked to quickly reprogram the units to ensure they would work.Homendy said "every sign was there that there was a safety risk and the tower was telling you that," but after the incident, the FAA transferred managers out of the tower instead of admitting they had been warned.Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced legislation on Tuesday to require all aircraft operators to use both forms of ADS-B, the technology to broadcast aircraft location data to other planes and air traffic controllers. Most aircraft today are equipped with ADS-B Out equipment, but airlines would need to add the more comprehensive ADS-B In technology to their planes.MISPLACED ANTENNA CAUSED MILITARY CONTROLLERS TO LOSE CONTACT WITH BLACK HAWK NEAR DCA: REPORTThe bill would revoke an exemption on ADS-B transmission requests for Department of Defense aircraft.Homendy said her agency has been recommending a move like that for decades after several other crashes.Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said he wants to discuss "a few tweaks" but that the bill is "the right approach." He also said that the Biden administration "was asleep at the wheel" amid dozens of near-misses over Washington.The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Smokey the Bear helped law enforcement arrest a man for stealing his signs from across Florida and selling them on Facebook Marketplace.The suspect was posting the signs on Facebook Marketplace for $1,900 apiece, according to Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson."What happens when dumb criminals poke the bear?" Simpson wrote Wednesday on social media."Our Ag Law Team has a suspect in custody who traveled from Pensacola to Orlando stealing Smoky Bear signs from our state forests and selling them on Facebook Marketplace for $1,900 each," he continued. "Big thank you to Smokey the Bear for personally assisting in the arrest."FLORIDA WOMAN CHARGED WITH CHILD NEGLECT AFTER LEAVING 2 CHILDREN IN SWELTERING VEHICLEThe suspect, whose identity was not released, was transported to jail following his arrest.Simpson said the suspect could face jail time, although criminal charges are still pending, according to Fox 13."Smokey is always around our forest and just got lucky today that he saw the bad guy and got him handcuffed," Simpson told the outlet. "What an idiot, what an idiot."MIAMI SAILING CAMP DISASTER BOAT CAPTAIN TESTED FOR ALCOHOL AFTER DEADLY COLLISION, 7-YEAR-OLD VICTIM ID'D"[Smokey] goes to schools, he's known by our children, he's known by our families, he is known throughout the United States," Simpson added. "Who goes and steals an image of Smokey the Bear and then tries to profit off of that?"The state has boosted efforts to prevent forest fires, which destroyed 24,000 acres last year.The Agriculture Department, which has a law enforcement division, did 277,000 acres of controlled burns last year, spent $93 million on upgraded equipment and dispatched Smokey to remind residents how they can prevent forest fires, according to Fox 13."If you're going to go in and commit crimes in our forests, you probably need to find a different place," Simpson told the outlet. "Not only will you find smoke in some of those forests, but you'll find our car officers.""We're the most pro-law enforcement state in the union," he said. "Smokey Bear is on the job also."

Video of Blake Lively "flirting" and "joking" with Justin Baldoni on the set of "It Ends With Us" could take center stage at the actress's deposition Thursday.Baldoni's team will likely work to find "weaknesses" in Lively's accusations, multiple legal experts told Fox News Digital. Judge Lewis Liman ruled Lively's deposition could take place at an undisclosed location of her choosing."Baldonis team wants to get admissions from her about the weaknesses in her case and information to support Baldonis defenses," employment and defamation law attorney Camron Dowlatshahi explained."For example, they will likely do a deep dive into the videos of her joking and flirting with Baldoni and get her to admit that she was doing so, instead of purportedly feeling uncomfortable, as her representation has claimed."JUSTIN BALDONI'S $400 MILLION LAWSUIT AGAINST BLAKE LIVELY DISMISSEDAnything Lively says during her deposition "can and will be used against her," Dowlatshahi emphasized."Each of their interactions will be analyzed and questioned, and any misstatement by Lively can and will be used against her. I expect there to be multiple deposition sessions as well and for the Baldoni team to move for additional sessions. So, this will likely be the first of potentially a few depositions."WATCH: JUSTIN BALDONI RELEASED UNEDITED IT ENDS WITH US FOOTAGE FEATURING BLAKE LIVELYBLAKE LIVELY WITHDRAWS EMOTIONAL DISTRESS CLAIMS AGAINST JUSTIN BALDONIIn December, Lively detailed allegations of sexual harassment, retaliation, intentional affliction of emotional distress, negligence and more against Baldoni and film producer Jamey Heath in a complaint first filed with the California Civil Rights department and later in federal court.Baldoni, in his own lawsuit filed in January, insisted Lively had "falsely" accused him in an attempt to repair her reputation after the fallout from the movie's press tour after the actress took control of the film. Baldoni's legal team claimed Lively had no evidence of a deliberate smear campaign and had instead worked to repair her reputation by accusing the actor and others of sexual harassment.Judge Liman dismissed Baldoni's lawsuit against Lively in June.Lively's deposition was originally scheduled for July 17, but the day before it was set to take place, it was rescheduled for July 31.Texas-based publicist Jed Wallace, who had been named in Lively's original lawsuit, was dismissed from the case by the judge "without prejudice" earlier this month, according to documents obtained by Fox News Digital.Lively's legal team had claimed Wallace weaponized "a digital army around the country, including in New York and Los Angeles, to create, seed, manipulate, and advance disparaging content that appeared to be authentic on social media platforms and internet chat forums."Lively's legal team has also dropped subpoenas against three Youtubers: Kassidy OConnell, McKenzie Folks and Lauren Neidigh, according to court documents obtained by Fox News Digital.BLAKE LIVELY TRIED TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF JUSTIN BALDONI DURING IT ENDS WITH US FILMING: CREW MEMBERThe deposition in Lively's case against the actor is Baldoni's "one opportunity" to "lock in" the movie star's testimony, according to entertainment lawyer Tre Lovell."This is Baldoni's one opportunity to ask Ms. Lively questions under oath, to lock in her testimony, get her to admit things that are helpful to his case and challenge testimony that helps her case. It's also an opportunity to get her to authenticate and lay a foundation for documents and information that Baldoni wishes to introduce at trial. Ms. Lively must be honest and tell the truth as her testimony is under oath."Blake Lively may be able to offer information that is helpful to her case that has not yet been discovered. She also has the opportunity to better explain what happened during the filming that supports her claims for sexual harassment or retaliation. She can offer more specifics about Mr. Baldoni's conduct as well as identify other witnesses who may have information."LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSBaldoni's legal team's focus will be on any "inconsistencies" between Lively's claims during the deposition and her actual lawsuit, former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani noted."Depositions can generally reveal inconsistencies, create impeachment evidence for testimony at trial and uncover facts that support Baldonis arguments in the lawsuit," Rahmani told Fox News Digital."In this case specifically, Baldonis lawyers want admissions from Lively about decision-making authority under their agreement and who has creative control or communications with third parties that may undermine her sexual harassment claims. Livelys text messages and prior statements may be used to attack her argument that Baldoni created a sexually charged workplace and hostile work environment."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERExperts told Fox News Digital Lively likely went through intense preparation by her own lawyers."They will explain to her the typical objections lodged by the other side, such as privilege, vagueness, ambiguity and speculation and how those objections can cue her responses," Dowlatshahi said. "By the time she is placed under oath, she will have likely gone through hours of mock questioning from her lawyers. But even with all that preparation, the pressure from competent counsel can be difficult for any deponent."Lively's legal team would have prepared a mock deposition to teach the "Gossip Girl" star how to "answer questions narrowly" to avoid "volunteering unnecessary information.""The most important rule in depositions is to answer the question truthfully, but only the question and nothing more," Rahmani told Fox News Digital.

In a sweeping six-month effort, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 214 illegal immigrants in the Houston area for offenses involving the sexual exploitation of minors, successfully surpassing the total number for the entire 2024 fiscal year, when 211 such arrests were made.According to a release from ICE, each of those arrested was either charged with or convicted of a child sex offense. The agency attributes this spike to a "whole-of-government" strategy enacted under the Trump administration.Former Arizona Supreme Court Judge Andrew Gould, who previously served in the border city of Yuma, told Fox News Digital that Houstons proximity to the southern border plays a significant role in this surge of arrests."In Yuma, sex trafficking and sexual offenses were common, because offenders could commit a crime and then flee to an enclave in Mexico," Gould explained. "For a border state like Texas, and a city like Houston that isnt too far from the border, it doesnt surprise me at all to see these kinds of arrests."ICE ARRESTS OVER 200 ILLEGAL ALIEN CHILD SEX OFFENDERS IN HOUSTON AREA IN PAST 6 MONTHSGould emphasized that the surge in arrests reflects more than Houston's proximity to the southern border; its also the result of renewed political will."This is a renewed commitment," Gould said. "Theyve put together a multi-agency task force, involving the FBI, DEA, Customs, and state law enforcement. The numbers dont liewhat were seeing in these arrests reflects a policy shift."He contrasted the Trump administration's posture on immigration enforcement with the Biden administration, arguing that the current administration has prioritized the removal of individuals charged with felonies, particularly those involving children."Trump has done an excellent job shutting down the border," Gould said. "But now, the administration is focusing on what to do internally, and thats targeting the worst of the worst. Thats what were seeing."Gould noted that the success of these operations hinges on the close cooperation between local and federal law enforcement."Federal reach only goes so far," he said. "Local law enforcement knows who these offenders are, and where they are. They have the most at stake because its their community."He added that working together not only improves operational efficiency but also boosts morale among local departments who might otherwise feel sidelined by federal agents.WORST OF THE WORST SNARED: ICE NABS ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS CONVICTED OF HORRIFIC CRIMESOf the 214, ICE highlighted five arrests of individuals who had been previously deported:Jorge Zebra, 48, was arrested on March 21. The Mexican national "has been convicted of two counts of aggravated sexual assault of a minor and sexual indecency with a minor," ICE said. He was sent back to Mexico on March 24.Jesus Gutierrez Mireles, 67, was arrested on March 28. The Mexican national "has been convicted of aggravated sexual assault of a child and driving while intoxicated," ICE said. Mireles has been deported three times and was sent back to Mexico from the U.S. on April 4.ICE REMOVES AIRPLANE HIJACKER AMONG 1,361 VIOLENT CRIMINALS IN HOUSTON SWEEPJose Guadalupe Meza, 40, was arrested on June 24 and "has been convicted of theft and sexual assault of a child," ICE said. He has been deported four times, and was sent back to Mexico on June 25.Sergio Rolando Galvan Guerrero, 45, was arrested on July 12 "and has been convicted of DWI and aggravated sexual assault of a child," ICE said. He has been deported three times, and sent back to Mexico on July 14.CHILD PREDATORS, GANG MEMBERS, HUMAN TRAFFICKERS DEPORTED IN MAJOR TEXAS CITY ICE ROUNDUPManuel Antonio Castro-Juarez, 37, was arrested on July 18 "and has been convicted of sexual assault of a minor and twice for illegal reentry," ICE said. He has been deported twice before and "remains in ICE custody pending his third removal to El Salvador."As for the future of the 214 arrested, Gould explained that outcomes vary."Sometimes they go straight to deportation. But in more serious cases, especially violent sex crimes, they're often prosecuted under state law to prevent them from simply returning to their home countries without facing justice," he said.When asked about due process, Gould underscored that most of the individuals arrested have already been through legal proceedings."Many of them were indicted or convicted, so theyve already received due process. Even those just charged have had hearings establishing probable cause," he said.Gould said that the takedown of the hundreds of suspected criminal migrants will reverberate across the community and create a safer city."Criminals dont specialize in just one type of crime. Someone who sexually assaults children may also be involved in gang activity, drug trafficking, or financial crimes. Every time you remove one of these offenders, youre protecting the community from multiple threats."Fox News Digital's Pilar Arias and Brooke Taylor contributed to this report.

What may have been a Roman soldier's monthly paycheck has emerged from under the ground, officials announced this month.British officials recently unveiled the discovery of a 1,900-year-old Roman coin hoard in the county of Norfolk, England.The hoard consists of 25 silver denarii in total, equal to the monthly salary of a Roman legionary or citizen soldier.RARE CHRISTIAN CROSS AMONG SPECTACULAR 1,000-YEAR-OLD VIKING TREASURES FOUND BY METAL DETECTORISTSAdrian Marsden, a coin specialist for the county, told Fox News Digital the hoard was found in 2023, near the village of Great Ellingham.The numismatist said the cache was found by a lucky metal detectorist, who handed it over to local authorities.The coins were spread throughout the field due to farming activity over the centuries, said Marsden."Weve had a few hoards like this over the years, scattered by the plow and often of a similar size," he said.Historians estimate the coins were lost between the 160s and the 170s.ANCIENT ROMAN'S 'MISHAP' LEADS TO RARE JEWELRY DISCOVERY IN BRITISH COUNTRYSIDE"The latest coins [in the hoard] show very little wear and cannot have seen much circulation before the hoard's deposition," Marsden added.Seven of the denarii depict Emperor Hadrian, while others show the profiles of Emperor Vespasian and Trajan.Two coins feature Marcus Aurelius one during his time as Caesar, another as emperor.The coins had a variety of reverse types, or symbolic images on their tail sides. One is a personification of Africa, as a celebration of Rome's provinces on the continent.Another artifact was a Judaea Capta coin, minted to commemorate Rome's capture of Judaea and destruction of the Second Jewish Temple.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERThough an exciting discovery, Marsden noted it's not unusual for the area."There are plenty of Roman discoveries in the area, including the occasional small hoard," he said."This was a wealthy agricultural area in the Roman period."For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyleAncient Romans began settling in Britain in 43 A.D. through an invasion led by Emperor Claudius, after a previous invasion under Julius Caesar failed.After nearly four centuries, the Romans began withdrawing in 410 A.D. but not without leaving remnants behind that are still found today in the U.K.In late May, volunteers at an Ancient Roman fort in Northumberland were shocked after they discovered two different 2,000-year-old shoes.In June, a museum in London announced that a giant "archaeological puzzle" had been solved some 1,800 years after it was left by Roman residents.Fox News Digital's Sophia Compton contributed reporting.