Unitree just dropped its latest creation, the R1 humanoid robot, and people are talking. At only $5,900, it's the most affordable bipedal robot we've seen so far.The low price has taken the tech world by surprise and kicked off a wave of excitement. It's a big step toward making humanoid robots more affordable for people.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/NEWSLETTER.HUMANOID ROBOT SWAPS ITS OWN BATTERY TO WORK 24/7In Unitree's promo videos, the R1 shows off by running, spinning, shadowboxing, doing handstands, and even nailing cartwheels. People are starting to realize just how far these humanoid robots have come in terms of coordination and agility. What's especially wild is that it's not priced exclusively for big research labs; regular consumers might actually be able to get their hands on one.The robot can pull off impressive moves thanks to 26 joint degrees of freedom, giving it flexibility similar to a gymnast. It uses onboard sensors, like binocular and wide-angle cameras, microphones, and speakers to understand and navigate its surroundings. An 8-core CPU and GPU power tasks such as voice and image recognition. Its battery lasts about one hour per charge, which is solid for a robot this size.WHAT IS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)?Speaking of size, the R1 weighs around 55 pounds and stands about 4 feet tall. That makes it compact enough to fit easily into classrooms or labs. The standard model comes with fixed open fists, so it can't actually grip objects. However, an advanced EDU version offers movable fingers and lets each arm carry up to 6.6 pounds.Unitree's older models include the G1 at sixteen thousand dollars and the H1 at over ninety thousand. In comparison, the R1 feels like a total game changer. Its lower price gives researchers, small developers, and educators a new opportunity to explore humanoid robotics.Of course, some people are a little skeptical. A few have raised questions about whether the promo footage uses CGI or overly scripted setups. And let's be honest, anyone who's seenrobots go off-script knows how unpredictable things can get. That's why solid software and strong safety systems are still so important, especially at this price point.Administrators and researchers around the world are closely watching Unitree's move. China's strength in manufacturing and low-cost hardware gives it a clear advantage, especially as it goes head-to-head with U.S. players like Tesla, Figure AI, and Agility Robotics. Everyone's racing to make humanoids affordable and practical.GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HERESome researchers are already working the R1 into academic projects. Researchers expect machine learning systems and training tools from older models to work with the R1 as well. And in the medical world, some trials are exploring how humanoid robots can assist in remote care, though they still need improvements in strength and sensitivity.If you've ever dreamed of working with a humanoid robot but thought it was out of reach, the R1 changes that. At $5,900, it's affordable enough for educators, researchers, and developers on a budget.It can walk, spin, and even cartwheel, giving you a real platform to test AI and robotics projects. The standard version doesn't grip, but the EDU model adds movable fingers and more power.With its compact size and one-hour battery life, the R1 fits easily into classrooms, labs, or maker spaces. It's not perfect, but it's a big step toward making humanoid robotics truly accessible.The Unitree R1 is catching attention for all the right reasons. It's fast, flexible, and surprisingly affordable, just $5,900 for a bipedal humanoid that can run, cartwheel, and react to its surroundings. That's huge for schools, researchers, and developers who've never had access to this kind of tech at this kind of price. But while it looks impressive on video, some folks are wondering how it performs in real life. Is it a reliable research tool or just a flashy demo machine? One thing's clear: the R1 could mark a turning point in the push to bring humanoid robots into everyday life. Could robots like this really end up in classrooms, clinics, or even homes someday?If humanoid robots become affordable, how comfortable would you be sharing your space with one? Let us know by writing to us atCyberguy.com/Contact.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/NEWSLETTER.Copyright 2025 CyberGuy.com.All rights reserved.

EXCLUSIVE: U.S. Department of Justice Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon has spoken out in response to recent developments related to San Jose State University's transgender volleyball player from last fall.Dhillon responded to Fox News Digital's July 31 report with new allegations by former SJSU volleyball player Brooke Slusser related to a misconduct investigation into her former trans teammate, Blaire Fleming. Fleming was accused of conspiring with an opposing player to have Slusser spiked in the face during a match in October."The Department of Justice has restored fairness to womens sports and will continue to go after bad actors who endanger young women with woke gender ideology. We will leverage every legal resource available to enforce Title IX and protect womens basic right to compete in sports without fear of retribution from men," Dhillon said in an exclusive statement to Fox News Digital.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMIn November, a Mountain West Conference investigation into the initial allegations against Fleming concluded without finding "sufficient evidence" just three days after the first emails to witnesses to set up interviews were sent, according to public records obtained by Fox News Digital.The investigation was carried out by the law firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher (WFG). WFG was also hired by the Mountain West to defend the conference against a lawsuit by Slusser, which included the very same allegations against Fleming that the law firm cleared.Public records obtained by Fox News Digital show WFG attorney Tim Heaphy led the investigation into Fleming's alleged misconduct. Heaphy previously served as the chief investigative counsel to the U.S. House of Representatives select committee to investigate the January 6 capitol protests.Slusser told Fox News Digital she had a conversation with a teammate who was interviewed as part of the conferences investigation into Fleming's alleged plan."Based on what I was told, exactly what one of my teammates had seen go on that night about talking about the scouting report and leaving the net open was told to those lawyers. So, that should have been sufficient evidence [of the alleged plan by Fleming]," Slusser said."People are telling you this happened, and it's not second-hand information. She sat there and heard the conversation between Blaire and [former Colorado State volleyball player] Malaya [Jones]. So, to me, just from what I know without even having to dig deep into this investigation, there is sufficient evidence, and they were told sufficient evidence."Fox News Digital cannot independently verify that Slussers teammate corroborated the allegations against Fleming when speaking to investigators. None of WFG's attorneys have been accused of violating any applicable rules of professional conduct.Now, Dhillon joins other GOP officials speaking out in response to the recent report.Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn, shared the report with the caption, "This is disgraceful, and this young woman should have never been forced to compete with a man in the first place."Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., shared the report on X and called for the NCAA and the Mountain West to conduct a new investigation."Its a DISGRACE that we have universities who actively put female athletes in harms way. NCAA and Mountain West need to hold a FULL INVESTIGATION IMMEDIATELY. Appreciate Brooke Slusser speaking out and fighting for female athletes. Keep it up!" Tuberville wrote.A White House spokesperson provided a statement to Fox News Digital last week addressing the report as well."Women deserve to play sports without fear of being violated and harassed by biological men. President Trump is returning integrity to womens sports by ending the deranged lefts policies that demean and endanger women," White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers said.In a lawsuit signed by 10 other current or former women's college volleyball players against the Mountain West and representatives of SJSU, Slusser alleged Fleming and other teammates sneaked out of a team hotel the night before an Oct. 3 match against Colorado State and met with an opposing player.NEVADA VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS WERE PRESSURED WITH LEGAL ISSUES TO PLAY SJSU TRANS PLAYER DURING FEUD WITH SCHOOLThe lawsuit alleged a teammate who sneaked out with Fleming later told players and coaches of an alleged plan by Fleming, in a conspiracy with the Colorado State player, to have Slusser spiked in the face during a match.The lawsuit and complaint alleged the players who sneaked out told other players and coaches they saw Fleming also hand over an SJSU scouting report with an agreement to throw the match in Colorado State's favor.Slusser said after she joined Riley Gaines' lawsuit against the NCAA in September, her interactions with trans athletes quickly turned hostile, citing her experience with Fleming."After I joined the lawsuit, Blaire did not like me whatsoever. There was a time where Blaire said, I never want to speak to you again.' And I said, OK, thats fine,'" Slusser said. "I just knew there was hatred toward me from Blaire."Fox News Digital interviewed San Jose State athletic director Jeff Konya to inquire about Slussers claims and other details of the investigation. However, Konya stood up after about five minutes of related questions and walked away, saying, "Im done."Fox News Digital played a video clip of Slusser reciting these allegations to Konya at Mountain West media days July 15."I have no idea if shes telling the truth or not," Konya said of Slussers claims.Konya would not confirm or deny whether any of the witnesses interviewed corroborated the allegations against Fleming.When asked if he was satisfied with how the university handled the controversy involving Fleming in 2024, Konya said, "I think everybody acted in the best possible way they could, given the circumstances."The U.S. Department of Education opened a federal Title IX investigation into the situation involving Fleming and the university's handling of the trans athlete. The DOE recently reached agreements with other universities that allowed males to play on women's teams.On July 1, the DOE announced it had reached an agreement with the University of Pennsylvania to apologize to all female athletes that competed with transgender swimmer Lia Thomas in the 2021-22 season and to rescind all of Thomas' school records.Then, on Friday, the department announced a similar agreement with Wagner College in response to the school allowing transgender fencer Redmon Sullivan to compete on the women's fencing team.Education Secretary Linda McMahon previously told Fox News Digital her department will continue working to address the SJSU investigation."Our investigation will continue," McMahon said.The DOJ has launched lawsuits against public officials in California and Maine for allowing males to compete in girls sports and refusing to come to an agreement with the Trump administration.Fox News Digital has reached out to SJSU, the Mountain West and WFG for a response to Dhillon's statement.When Fox News Digital previously asked the Mountain West if it would disclose any evidence from the investigation, particularly if any of the witnesses interviewed corroborated the allegations against Fleming, the conference declined."With litigation ongoing, the Mountain West will have no further comment," a conference spokesperson said.San Jose State previously declined to respond to Slusser's claims."Due to ongoing litigation and federal investigation, we are unable to respond to your inquiry," a university spokesperson told Fox News Digital.Fox News Digital has attempted to reach Fleming through social media for comment in response to Slusser's allegations.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Encompassed in vibrantly-hued cerulean water with sandy beaches drying up to a tropical coast with year-round sunshine and ocean breeze swaying palm trees lies the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico, where Homeland Security wages the border crackdown that doesnt make any headlines."We received new enhancements when the big beautiful bill was approved. And we're looking forward to bring additional resources to just work everything,"Rebecca Gonzlez-Ramos, special agent in charge of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, told Fox News Digital."The smuggling loads have gone down drastically since President Trump took over, and we're being stronger [with] immigration enforcement in the island," she continued, before citing that new funding has allowed the HSI to address a previously"high vacancy rate" through various recruitment initiatives.VENEZUELAN SUSPECT 'SHOULD NEVER HAVE BEEN IN THE UNITED STATES,' POLICE CHIEF SAYS AFTER DEADLY SHOOTING"We don't only work immigration enforcement, but we also investigate transnational organizations that are behind narcotic smuggling and human smuggling, and money laundering,"Gonzlez-Ramos, who made history as thefirst Puerto Rican woman selected as agent in charge to lead the HSI, added.She also touched on the island of enchantments proximity to Haiti and the Dominican Republic, and how that location in the Caribbean combined with the isles U.S. territory status makesPuerto Rico an increasingly popular route for smugglers to target a reality exacerbated by the increased security measures along the U.S.-Mexico border."Once you get to Puerto Rico, you're one flight away from getting wherever you want to go, because you're already in a domestic part of the United States You can either stay on the island or you can get to mainland pretty easy. So that's why the Caribbean route, for many of them, it's easier," Gonzlez-Ramos said.TRUMP ADMIN STRIKES NEW DEPORTATION DEAL WITH RWANDA TO GET ILLEGAL ALIENS OFF AMERICAN SOIL"The Mexico border being closed and [the new] strong enforcement there has not only opened the Caribbean for human smuggling, but it also opened it for drug smuggling," she continued."We see now a larger fentanyl presence in the island in regards to Mexican organizations moving to the Dominican Republic and to other countries to find different routes for their narcotics to go up to the mainland," the special agent added.When asked about how renewed funding under the Trump Administration and enabled immigration measures have impacted the local migrant population and their activity on the island,Gonzlez-Ramos cited that most of their investigations have uncovered the involvement of "individuals from foreign countries."EX-NBA STAR'S WIFE BITTEN BY SHARK IN PUERTO RICO"Those foreigners are in charge of the organizations, and they're in charge of transporting the narcotics to the U.S I'm not saying every foreigner is a threat, but there's lots of foreigners that can be deadly threats to the United States," she continued. "The only way that we can protect our country is by controlling who comes into our country and who leaves our country People forget about the safety issues on national security, and they don't see foreigners as the threat that they can be."The special agent added, "[People] need to remember that we're federal law enforcement officers, and our mission is toprotect the United States - and that's what we're doing."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

An herbal supplement billed as a "feel-good tonic" is sparking concerns about potentially dangerous health effects.Some users claim that Feel Free, a plant-based product made by Botanic Tonics in Oklahoma, is highly addictive.The tonic, which is also available in capsule form, is sold at many gas stations and retailers across the U.S.DEADLY SUBSTANCE UNDER SCRUTINY AS KRATOM BYPRODUCT SHOWS UP IN GAS STATIONS, SMOKE SHOPSIts ingredients include kava extract, which the company says promotes relaxation and lifts mood, and kratom leaf, which is said to enhance energy and focus.Users on Reddit have warned of Feel Frees addictive properties, also sharing experiences that include skin infections, seizures, suicidal ideations, hospitalizations and intense withdrawal symptoms.Chris Oflyng, 28, from Madison, Wisconsin, shared his experience with the tonics alleged health effects.He first began taking kratom as an alternative to his Adderall prescription, thinking it would be a healthier choice."I find this plant, and it's legal, and I buy it, and it's kind of an in-between of everything," he told Fox News Digital. "I feel good in my body. I've heard this with other people too they find kratom and it's the last frontier of their addiction because it's just a mix of a little bit of everything, the feeling behind it.""The first time anyone tries it, they're going to have a great time and unless you're a really sensitive person, you probably wont feel any side effects until you've been taking them for a little while," he added.Oflyng noted that kratom as a whole isnt "the worst thing," as it can actually help people who struggle with chronic pain.The potential risk comes with unregulated kratom, especially when it's mixed with kava, he claimed. "The mental addiction to the opioid part of it becomes unbearable."HEALTH OFFICIALS WARN OF DANGEROUS SUBSTANCE AVAILABLE IN STORES ACROSS THE NATIONOflyng said he spent several years, on and off, addicted to Feel Free. He was consuming five to 10 per day, which he claimed caused nausea, excess sweating and an elevated heart rate."Its been a real struggle for me," he told Fox News Digital.He also experienced issues with his skin, which he suspects is linked to the kratom and kava."My skin would start to become reptilian-like," he told Fox News Digital. "The kava makes your liver really sensitive, and then the kratom dries out your skin."As a result, Oflyng found that the skin on his face began peeling off. "Its caused damage to my face, changed the way I look," he said.Every time he tried to stop drinking the Feel Free, Oflyng suffered from withdrawal symptoms.AMID KRATOM OVERDOSE CLAIMS, GROUPS CALL FOR REGULATION, BETTER TESTING OF DRUG"They're very different from traditional opioid withdrawals," he said. "Its very much like an antidepressant withdrawal more of just constant cravings that are really hard to beat."In one of Oflyngs addiction support groups, he said one person reported that he experienced a seizure after consuming the product."I've never had anything like that happen, but I've had experiences where the stimulant properties of the kratom become very intense," Oflyng said. "And I have had tachycardia (rapid heart rate) and skipped heartbeats. I've been very concerned about my heart because of that product."Oflyng called for the company to disclose the potential side effects to make people aware of the risk, noting, "There's no warnings on any of these products at all."Jasmine Adeoye, 30, started using the product in 2022 after quitting alcohol."I thought it could help me overcome the social anxiety of not drinking alcohol anymore, and at first it felt good," the Texas woman shared with Fox News Digital. "I had no idea it was addictive at the time."In 2023, Adeoye said she had become dependent on Feel Free."After starting with one a day, it gradually went up to two or three, then five or six, then up to 12," she said, sharing that at the height of her addiction she was spending up to $3,000 monthly.Adeoye purchased the product from multiple gas stations in an attempt to hide how much she was consuming, she admitted."I was in a deep depression, tired all the time and had high anxiety," she told Fox News Digital. "Some days I struggled to even get out of bed."The kratom also caused vomiting, she said, and the kava dried out her skin "it was like alligator skin, coming off in flakes."In March 2024, Adeoye gave up Feel Free cold turkey, she said.After four days of what she described as "miserable withdrawal symptoms" and two weeks of "strong cravings," things started to improve.It was six months before Adeoye finally felt back to herself and free of the dependence on the product.DEADLY DRUG STRONGER THAN FENTANYL SPREADS RAPIDLY ACROSS THE AMERICAS, EXPERTS WARNTo those considering using the product, Adeoye urged caution."Be aware of any products that are marketed as safe alcohol alternatives," she said. "Please do your research. Im grateful to help continue to spread the word about how harmful products like Feel Free can be."The danger of the tonic lies in the combination of kratom and kava, according to Lauri Wright, Ph.D., director of nutrition programs and associate professor at University of South Florida (USF) College of Public Health."Kratom acts on muopioid receptors, similar to opioids. Frequent use leads to tolerance, dependence and withdrawal symptoms that resemble those from morphine or heroin," she told Fox News Digital.Reported side effects of kratom include nausea, vomiting, constipation, tremors, seizures, hallucinations, elevated blood pressure and liver damage, according to the doctor."In fact, poison control reports have linked kratom to hundreds of adverse health events and a small number of deaths typically in combination with other substances," she added.NICOTINE POUCHES POSE ALARMING DANGER IN US HOUSEHOLDS, EXPERTS WARNWhile kava extracts are traditionally consumed as a water-based drink, they have been associated with acute liver injury or even liver failure, Wright warned."Heavy, chronic use can lead to dry, peeling skin on palms, soles and other areas, as users are reporting with Feel Free," she said. "Longterm use may also contribute to malnutrition, weight loss, infections and mood disturbances."Pharmacists warn that combining the depressant effects of kava with the stimulant or euphoric effects of kratom creates an "overstimulating mix" that increases risk of addiction, Wright noted."Users consuming dozens of doses per day, as high as 12 bottles a day and costing up to $3,000 per month, are reporting physical degeneration and psychological decline, including depression, lethargy, severe dependency and withdrawal crises," she said."Given the evidence, consumers should avoid Feel Free and similar unregulated botanical drinks combining kratom and kava, especially if they have a history of substance use, liver conditions or mental health concerns," Wright advised.Botanic Tonics, the Oklahoma-based maker of Feel Free, told Fox News Digital it is "committed to providing consumer education and transparency" and that it "will continue to prioritize the safety and well-being of our customers above all else."The company noted that Feel Frees leaf kratom ingredient is "distinctly different" from concentrated 7-OH, a kratom synthetic that the FDA recently announced it plans to ban."Feel Free contains natural kratom leaf, which is harvested from the Southeast Asian tropical tree known as Mitragyna speciosa. Kratom has inherent consumer trust through centuries of safe use, commonly consumed in forms such as capsules, powders, teas and liquid dietary supplements," the company said.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER"Feel Free also contains the kava plant, also known as kava kava or piper methysticum, and is native to the South Pacific. The root of the plant is used as an herbal solution with various effects. Traditionally, the kava root was ground into a paste and added to liquid for consumption as a kava drink."Botanic Tonics also added that Feel Free is only available to people 21 and older "and should be consumed responsibly."The company has also added a warning that no more than two servings should be consumed in a 24-hour period."Over 1/3 of our website is dedicated to consumer education about the ingredients, the manufacturing process, and third-party studies plus FDA data," the statement continued. "Consumers should decide for themselves if they are comfortable consuming the product. If anyone has the slightest hesitation, we respect your decision and support that you dont try it."For more Health articles, visit www.foxnews.com/health"We also urge anyone with a history of substance use disorder, or any concerns about kratom or its effects, to speak with a healthcare professional before using Feel Free. Our goal has always been to offer a natural alternative that respects the tradition of these botanicals while supporting responsible, informed use."

The Trump administration is ramping up its crackdown on sanctuary cities, accusing them of protecting undocumented migrants with criminal backgrounds.Border czar Tom Homan joined "The Faulkner Focus" on Wednesday and declared these cities were officially "on notice.""Promises made, promises kept," said Homan. "President Trump promised he'd take the sanctuary cities on, and that's exactly what we're doing."Attorney General Pam Bondi is also calling out sanctuary cities. The Justice Department released a list of jurisdictions it claims are obstructing federal immigration enforcement.TRUMP ADMINISTRATION SUES LOS ANGELES OVER SANCTUARY POLICIES THAT 'IMPEDE' ICE OPERATIONSThe list included major cities like New York, Boston, and Chicago. It also called out states like California, Colorado, and Minnesota. All the cities, states, and counties listed have predominantly swung towards left-leaning policies."I thank God Pam Bondi stepped on this right away," said Homan of the list. "We're putting them on notice."The Justice Department statement said the areas included on the list were evaluated based on their laws, executive directives, and local ordinances. Immigration officials alleged that some of these measures have been used to "impede enforcement of federal immigration statutes and regulations."TRUMP DOJ SUES NEW YORK CITY OVER LONG-STANDING SANCTUARY IMMIGRATION POLICIES"When a public safety threat, illegal alien [is] in your jail, work with us, give us access to the jail," urged Homan."Let us arrest the public safety threat in the safety and security of a jail, which is safer for everybody."Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem voiced similar concerns during an appearance on "Fox & Friends" Wednesday, saying a lack of cooperation in sanctuary cities makes it difficult for her officers to operate safely."We have extensive experience in these cities, in these states, and how difficult it is for our officers to operate and to do their work every day when they don't have the backup of local law enforcement," she said.THIS IS HOW TRUMP CAN BREAK DEFIANT SANCTUARY CITIESMany Democratic city leaders continue to reject cooperation with ICE. Last month, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said his city "will not ever cooperate with ICE.""Its unconscionable at a time in which so many working people and poor people need government to show up for them" Johnson said during a press conference."That this administration, the Trump administration, has caused so much consternation and division."Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has also voiced opposition. She criticized ICE agents for wearing face coverings during operations, drawing comparisons to neo-Nazi groups. It was a statement which was met with immediate pushback from Homeland Security on the social media platform X.A group of 12 Democratic members of Congress are also suing the Trump administration, accusing it of restricting access to federal immigration detention centers. Their lawsuit comes after the Department of Homeland Security implemented a policy requiring a one-week notice for visits and limited access to certain areas.Homan has frequently dismissed criticism that ICE is targeting mostly non-criminal migrants, claiming the pushback to their immigration agenda is driven by the media."Despite what most of the media is saying, the vast majority of people ICE arrests every day are criminal aliens," said Homan.In July, Homeland Security announced some of the crimes of the migrants in their custody, including predatory criminal sexual assault of a child and meth trafficking.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPHoman added that the administration has already taken legal steps to prosecute sanctuary cities that are opposing ICEs agenda, and that theyll continue to hold them responsible.

A new federal report found the majority of Americans get more than half of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods, with burgers and sandwiches, sweet bakery products, savory snacks, pizza and sweetened beverages being among the top sources.The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said between August 2021 and August 2023, American youth "consumed 61.9% of their daily calories, on average, from ultra-processed foods, while adults consumed 53.0% of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods.""Ultra-processed foods tend to be hyperpalatable, energy-dense, low in dietary fiber, and contain little or no whole foods, while having high amounts of salt, sweeteners, and unhealthy fats," according to the CDC. "Ultra-processed food consumption has been associated with higher risk of cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality."Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told Fox News earlier this year, "We are poisoning ourselves and it's coming principally from these ultra-processed foods."5 EVERYDAY FOODS AND DRINKS SILENTLY DAMAGING YOUR LONG-TERM HEALTH, SAY NUTRITION EXPERTSThe report said, "During August 2021August 2023, the mean percentage of total calories consumed from ultra-processed foods among those age 1 year and older was 55.0%."Young children consumed fewer calories from ultra-processed foods than older kids, the report found. Adults 60 and older consumed fewer calories from those sources than younger adults. Low-income adults consumed more ultra-processed foods than those with higher incomes.Consumption of ultra-processed foods also appeared to dip slightly over the past decade. Among adults, total calories from those sources fell from about 56% in 2013-2014 and from nearly 66% for kids in 2017-2018.GEN Z IS DITCHING BOXED CEREALS AT BREAKFAST: 'COULDN'T PAY ME TO EAT THEM'"The top five sources of calories from ultra-processed foods among youth were sandwiches (including burgers), which contributed 7.6% of total calories, followed by sweet bakery products (6.3%), savory snacks (4.9%), pizza (4.7%), and sweetened beverages (3.9%)," the report said."Similarly, the top five sources of calories from ultra-processed foods among adults were sandwiches (including burgers), which contributed 8.6% of total calories, followed by sweet bakery products (5.2%), sweetened beverages (4.4%), savory snacks (3.4%), and breads, rolls, and tortillas (3.1%)," it added.U.S. health officials recently said there are concerns over whether current definitions "accurately capture" the range of foods that may affect health. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Agriculture Department recently issued a request for information to develop a new, uniform definition of ultra-processed foods for products in the U.S. food supply.The Associated Press contributed to this report.

"Deadliest Catch" star Captain Sig Hansen is no stranger to risk.While Hansen, 59, has spent decades navigating the brutal, icy waters of the Bering Sea, he told Fox News Digital that its not just the storms and freezing temperatures that have put his life at risk.The veteran crab fisherman got candid about the dangerous decisions he's made at sea, including one call driven by ego that nearly cost him everything.DEADLIEST CATCH STAR SIG HANSEN ADMITS FEAR OF DEATH IS MAKING HIM RETHINK RETIREMENT PLANS"Well, it was the icing down that was ego-driven," Hansen remarked. "And when you're ego-driven, and you're worried if you want to make more money and your greed is thinking more than your common sense, it's not good."Hansen reflected on a career full of high-stakes decisions and even higher consequences. Despite surviving some of the most treacherous fishing conditions, he admitted there are moments hell never stop regretting.WATCH: DEADLIEST CATCH STAR SIG HANSEN REVEALS HIS BIGGEST REGRETS, MISTAKES FROM DANGEROUS CAREER"Theres a lot of regrets. I mean, good Lord, I had a heart attack at sea Maybe I should have hung up the spurs a long time ago," Hansen said. "And to a fisherman, it's always that one bad season, right? So, there's a lot of regrets. Made a lot of mistakes. But we've been fortunate, havent lost anybody and everybody's OK. So thats good."One near-tragic moment from early in his career that still haunts him was a mistake that led to a crew members serious injury."There was one guy that got hurt. I won't say the name. That was many years ago. I think I was like 27, 28 years old," Hansen recalled. "It was after a storm... I saw the wave coming, and then I didn't manage to hit the alarm [to] notify him. When it hit him, it knocked him clean across the deck, and he really did damage to his back."Though the crew member recovered and returned to fishing, the accident shook Hansen.DEADLIEST CATCH STAR SIG HANSEN ON CHALLENGE OF KEEPING MEN ALIVE IN HIT SERIES"Sometimes you're not talking minutes you're talking seconds to where things can happen. It did, and I learned a valuable lesson."Hansen said his takeaway from that boating accident was not to be distracted in the wheelhouse."It was that one split second... you take it for granted, and that's what happened. And after that, I never played music up there ever again," he laughed. "At least while Im fishing."WATCH: DEADLIEST CATCH STAR SIG HANSEN SHARES THE DANGERS HES FACED AT SEA THIS SEASONEven with decades of experience under his belt, the ocean has continued to humble Hansen most notably during a terrifying moment when his boat began to ice over in sub-zero conditions.Then there was the fire a moment caught on camera and made all the more intense by the fact that his daughter, Mandy, was on board."We had a fire on board My daughter was with us, and so that really is frightening," he shared with Fox News Digital. "I keep thinking back had that fire broke out like an hour earlier, I think wed have been in big, big trouble."Luckily, the crew was alert and ready, the "Deadliest Catch" star explained."We managed because the guys were so attentive. And when the fire broke out, they were already ready to start fishing on deck... But they just had been in their bunk sleeping."LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSHansens time at sea has tested not just his physical endurance, but his heart both literally and figuratively.He suffered a heart attack on the job, and it was that health scare along with the tragic loss of the F/V Destination in 2017 that first made him question whether it was time to walk away from the ocean for good.Since then, he's been more cautious and more aware of what's at stake, as he told Fox News Digital what retirement may look like for him in the future."Ive been thinking about it ever since more fearful when you put pots on the boat, more fearful for everybody else," he said. "And then you start thinking, my wife has spent decades waiting for me. Why not give the last whatever I got to her. That's what I'm doing."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERIn Season 21 of "Deadliest Catch," Hansen teamed up with returning captain Johnathan Hillstrand as the two headed to the abandoned Adak Island in search of a rumored giant king crab.Co-captaining the Time Bandit, the veteran fishermen kicked off a modern-day gold rush but the race for the rare crab took a dangerous turn when chaos erupted aboard the Titan Explorer and forced Captain Jake Andersons crew to abandon ship.As the crews pushed into uncharted waters to secure the lucrative haul, they were met with brutal conditions and dangerous mechanical failures turning the high-stakes hunt for crab into a fight for survival."Deadliest Catch" airs Fridays at 8 p.m. on Discovery Channel.

Staffers at The Washington Post are on a sugar high but not in the way their bosses may have hoped.Glenn Kessler, The Post's famed Fact Checker, announced his departure last week after more than 27 years at the paper, revealing he had taken a buyout. His last day was July 31.In an interview with Fox News Digital, Kessler revealed that his final days at The Post werent too somber thanks to all the "caking.""It was sugar overload because, you know, the tradition in newspapers is what we call caking, where it is a little celebration with cake served," Kessler told Fox News Digital.WASHINGTON POST REELING FROM BUYOUT EXODUS AS BOSSES HOPE TO TURN THE PAGE AT EMBATTLED PAPERKessler said his colleagues held a "very nice event" for him and shared kind words, including some located in Asia who woke up in the middle of the night and were "beamed in" on Zoom to participate. Kessler previously served as a State Department reporter before becoming the Fact Checker.However, he was far from the only outgoing "Postie" being celebrated. "But it was literally one caking after another," Kessler said. "I mean, as we walked in for my event, they were packing up the leftover cake from the previous event. And as my wife remarked, as we walked through the newsroom to the place where they were holding my event, there was literally every conference room was filled with a caking, with people celebrating people who were leaving. So it was a very strange sugar high one got on your last day."LONGTIME WASHINGTON POST FACT CHECKER TAKES BUYOUT, SAYS PAPER HAS YET TO FIND REPLACEMENT BEFORE EXITKessler let out a belly laugh at the idea that The Post was giving so much business to one lucky bakery in Washington, D.C., as he speculated all the cakes were coming from the same bakery, though he didn't know which one."But the caking is such a newspaper clich," Kessler said. "I mean, one of my favorite movies is the movie Spotlight, which is about The Boston Globe, and it opens with a caking. It was kind of like an inside journalism joke to open with a caking where people were eating this cake and they each have kind of awkward, strange, funny remarks that people make about the person that's leaving.""So that was the last day. Caking, after caking, after caking, after caking," he added.The Washington Post had just concluded a round of buyouts, targeting the most senior staffers. The Post, which has struggled financially in recent years, has had multiple iterations of what it calls the Voluntary Separation Program (VSP). But as Kessler noted in his Substack piece shedding light on what led to his departure, this was going to be the "last buyout," according to what a senior editor told him, and that any necessary staff reductions in the future would be layoffs.But not everyone who has left The Post in recent months was for a buyout. Many landed jobs at other news outlets while others resigned in protest over decisions made by the paper's billionaire owner, Jeff Bezos. Bezos sparked newsroom turmoil last October when he pulled The Post's forthcoming endorsement of then-Vice President Kamala Harris just days before the presidential election. He fueled further consternation in February by launching a new mission for the editorial pages to promote "personal liberties and free markets" and vowing not to publish pieces opposing those principles.The Post has lost a significant portion of its biggest talent and high-profile journalists over the past year, Kessler being among them. However, some departures were more painful for the newsroom.WASHINGTON POST ABANDONS NEWSROOM INTEGRATION FOR ITS SOCIAL MEDIA-FOCUSED WP VENTURES DIVISIONKessler cited a trio of top editors who announced their exits within a two-month span that took the biggest hit on newsroom morale; Matea Gold, The Post's managing editor who was poached by The New York Times to become its Washington editor, Philip Rucker, The Post's national editor who joined CNN as its senior vice president of editorial strategy and news, and Griff Witte, The Post's democracy editor who became The Atlantic's managing editor.Gold, in particular, Kessler noted, was the one who "everyone thought should have been editor" of The Post."Those three were the future leaders of The Washington Post," Kessler said. "You could imagine any one of them running the newspaper at one point. And the fact that they all left? That was devastating."A spokesperson for The Washington Post declined to comment.Fox News' Annie McCuen contributed to this report.

After a viral public beatdown in downtown Cincinnati, another resident and victim of a heinous violent crime is speaking out about his experience with roving mobs in the city.On Sept. 23, 2023, Chris Lewis, then 39, was walking home late at night from a Cincinnati Reds game when he was randomly jumped by three juveniles."They just immediately sucker-punched me in the eye," Lewis told Fox News Digital in an interview Monday. "And then, right as soon as that happened, I knew that I was in trouble."CINCINNATI RESIDENTS ON EDGE AFTER VIRAL BEATDOWN SPARKS CRIME CONCERNS: 'WHAT'S GONNA HAPPEN NEXT?'Over a year-and-half period, Lewis underwent six surgeries to try to correct his vision. None of them fixed the issue, and he ultimately lost his eye. He now wears a prosthetic."So, after they hit me, I knew immediately my eye was kind of exposed," he said. "I sort of covered my face and sat down on the ground, and I was trying to explain to them that they had just caused a serious injury. And they were kicking me the whole time and sort of like ignoring sort of what I was trying to describe to them."The teens robbed Lewis of his earbuds and phone and ran away into the night."It's significantly reduced my quality of life," he told Fox News Digital. "Like, I have trouble driving, confidence is kind of, you know, taking a hit. It's really, like, I view my life as the before and after of this event because it's so dramatically impacted just my quality of life, my relationships, just all aspects of it have kind of been hampered by that evening."WE NEED THE MORAL COURAGE TO TELL THE TRUTH ABOUT CINCINNATI RACIAL ATTACKNone of the juveniles involved in the attack have been arrested, and Lewis said the city's resources are stretched to the limit."We've been having a lot of issues with juveniles, and I think they're kind of like overexerted trying to keep them in line, and so they did not spend a lot of resources investigating my crime," he said. "And their attitude was sort of like, This is happening all the time. They can't really get it under control."He said the July 26 brawl in Cincinnati brought back difficult memories, though, in his case, the attack was unprovoked. He is disappointed and frustrated with the city's inability to find solutions to violent crime issues, calling the efforts "ineffective" and adding that he resents the political polarization of the crime issue."I think that everyone deserves to feel safe and secure in their community, and so we should be trying to work together to identify and implement solutions," he said. "So, I got a little frustrated by some of the, like, ingrained, entrenched kind of arguments that were occurring just because I want to find solutions and just sort of prevent this from happening to anyone else."I wish that our city leaders would take this seriously and work together and identify the root of the problems and then work together to address them," said Lewis. "I think that we ignored some of the uptick in crime that was happening in this neighborhood until it got out of control."Lewis' mother, Karen Lewis, concurs with his view that not enough resources were spent trying to solve the violent crime.She told Fox News Digital detectives had the identities of suspects but never brought anyone in for questioning."We put up reward signs, and a girl at the school where one of these kids attended heard of the attack and provided my son with the names," she said. "The detective also spoke with her.The detective, in our opinion, did not try hard enough to get the kids who did this to my son.CINCINNATI BUSINESS OWNERS SLAM VIRAL 'OUT OF CONTROL' BEATING AMID FIGHT TO CLEAN UP DOWNTOWN"The detective pretty much told us to move on and not worry about apprehending these kids," Karen Lewis said. "He said even if they did find them, they would basically be let out almost immediately.He said at least one of these kids was a really bad kid and had been in trouble before. He said that he would do something someday and karma would catch up with him."She blames a "soft-on-crime attitude of the juvenile court system" in Cincinnati."The juvenile court system fails the citizens of Cincinnati.Crime is kept quiet. My son thought he was safe and later found out that a lot of crime is not made public," she said.Cincinnati Police Public Information Officer Lt. Jonathan Cunningham said suspects were difficult to identify because Lewis' beating happened in the early morning hours."I have not had the opportunity to review this case in detail, but if my memory serves me correctly, extensive investigatory hours were put into this case with all leads being exhausted," he said. "At the onset of this case, many local media covered the story.Again, our investigative teams work tirelessly on all reports of violence in an effort to hold those accountable for their violent behavior."He said a suspect was eventually found, but had a provable alibi.During the brutal July 26 beatdown, which has reverberated across the country, one woman, identified only as Holly, was left with serious brain trauma."It's been very, very hard, and I'm still recovering," Holly said in a video posted online. "I still have very bad brain trauma.""I just want to say thank you so much to everyone for all of the love and support. It is very humbling that you have sent your prayers, your blessings. It's definitely what's keeping me going, and you have just brought back faith and humanity."According to the latest update from police, four suspects have been arrested, and two more are still at large. Though the viral video shows only two primary victims, police say there are four other victims of the attack.Further investigations, arrests and charges are expected, according to Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval.

Its not every day a state managestoburn through billions and still ask for more. ButCalifornias high-speed rail project has always been exceptional in that way.Last month,thefederal government finally said enough,scrapping$4 billion in funding after years of missed deadlines, ballooning budgets and politicaltheatrics. Youd think that would haltthetrain. Instead,thestate celebrated by tweeting about construction jobs and posting photos of rebar.Ten years ago, I didthemath and showed that fortheprice ofCalifornias high-speed rail project, we could fly everyCalifornian roundtriptoTokyo, buythem a bullettraintickettoKyoto and putthem up for two nights attheRitz-Carlton. And wed still have money left over for sushi.A decade later,thebullettrainstill hasnt arrived. Butthefantasy rollson, powered by taxpayer dollars and bureaucratic inertia.HIGH-SPEEDRAILISN'TCALIFORNIA'SONLYEXPENSIVEBOONDOGGLEWiththefederal spigot finally turned off,theCaliforniaHigh-Speed Rail Authority responded not with humility but with a victory lap: proudlytweetingthatithad created "15,500 jobs"onwhatitstill calls "Americasonly high-speed rail project."Theimage? A construction worker twisting rebar beside an American flag an attempttowrap a failed infrastructure project in patriotism. But no flag can cover what this really is: a taxpayer-funded monumenttomismanagement.Thepromise that voters approved in 2008 was clear: a 220 mph electrictrainconnecting San Francisco and Los Angeles for $33 billion. A transformative project that would rivaltheShinkansen in Japan ortheTGV in France. But sincethen,thecost has soaredto$128 billion andthefinish line keeps receding intothefuture.Thereal projecttoday? A partial rail segment between Merced and Bakersfield, two cities that were never attheheart oftheprojects original purpose.Its like building an airport shuttle that runs between a cornfield and a rest stop. Noone asked forit. Noone will rideit.3 REASONS CALIFORNIAS GREEN ENERGY CAMPAIGN IS DYING ON THE VINETheHigh-Speed Rail Authority now leans hardon"job creation" asthejustification. Of courseitdoes. When a project stops making sense as transportation, "jobs" becomesthepolitical life raft. But asMilton Friedman famously said, if you just wanttocreate jobs, you could hand workers spoons instead of shovels.Ten years later,themath still checks out. You could:Fly everyCalifornian roughly 39 million people roundtriptoTokyo in coach: $1,200 per personAdd a roundtrip Shinkansen bullettraintickettoKyoto: $200Two nights attheRitz-Carlton Kyoto: $1,400Total: $2,800 per person 39 million = $109 billionMORNING GLORY: DEFINING VULGARITY DOWNThats still $19 billion cheaper thanCaliforniastraintonowhere. Or put differently: for what weve spentonatrainnoone can ride, we could have given every person inthestate a literal journey of a lifetime.And yettheproject continues because noone in Sacramento wantstobetheonetostopit. Least of all, Gov. Gavin Newsom, who publicly "paused"theproject in 2019,then quietly restarteditthree years later.He now appearstobe auditioning for national office. But if he runs, this project will run with him.Itshould.Itdeserves his name:TheNewsom Line. A monumenttoambition without competence.