Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette started off his sophomore campaign with an ejection after he got into a physical brawl during the teams preseason opener against the Cleveland Browns on Friday night.Legette, the Panthers' first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, was ejected alongsideBrowns safety Rayshawn Jenkins with just over six minutes remaining in the first quarter after exchanging blows on the field.This brawl happened after Jenkins appeared to continue to block Legette long after the play ended.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMLegette landed several punches while Jenkins managed to pull off his helmet during the altercation.Panthers head coach Dave Canales told reporters after the game that Legette had been doing what he was supposed to during the play, but added that both players deserved a disqualification after getting physical."We ask our receivers to play with hands on he was. He had his hands on the guy the whole time, through the echo of the whistle. The guy swung and chopped his arms down, and Xavier just kind of held on to his jersey.SHEDEUR SANDERS STUNS SPORTS WORLD IN FIRST PRESEASON GAME AFTER CONTROVERSIAL START TO NFL CAREER"Then they started exchanging punches you cant do that. Neither side. Both guys got ejected, rightly so," he continued."We cant have that as a part of our game. Its a physical game tempers are gonna get hot, but as soon as you throw a punch all of a sudden were at a disadvantage. So, we want to see better from X for sure."Legette apologized to fans after the game in a post on X."Panthers nation I apologize It want happen again," his post read. "i appreCiate youu all."The Panthers kick off their season on the road against theNew Orleans Saints on Sept. 8.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

What do a Chinese-manufactured toy and an American actress have in common? According to experts, not much except theyre both being marketed to Gen Z.Distributed exclusively byChina-based retailer Pop Mart,Labubus are viral Monster plush toys, created by Hong Kong-born artist Kasing Lung, who became inspired by Nordic supernatural folklore and childrens imaginative abilities to create Labubu and the larger "Monsters" figurine series. Since their introduction to the U.S., Gen Z demand has prompted the toys to repeatedly sell out, turning them into America's newest status symbol.At the same time, "Euphoria" actress Sydney Sweeney has become a culture icon in her own right representing youth marketing, American glamor and femininity. Recently, Sweeney, who faced backlash for her controversial American Eagle jeans ad campaign, was alsorecognized by President Donald Trump, who applauded both the ad and her voter registration as a Republican.THE $22 MONSTER TOY THAT'S CAUSING CHAOS WORLDWIDE AND MAKING ITS CHINESE CREATOR BILLIONS OVERNIGHTFox News Digital asked media and culture experts to weigh in on how different brands are marketing to Gen Z today, and if they believe the Chinese plush toy represents a change in values compared to traditional "It girl" icons like Sweeney."At the core, Labubu and Sydney Sweeney arent radically new; theyre evolutions of age-old marketing patterns," said Daniel Robbins, Founder of IBH Media. "History is repeating itself. Labubu mirrors the Beanie Babies craze of the 90s: collectible, emotionally charged, and driven by hype cycles. The difference is distribution. Beanie Babies thrived on scarcity and word-of-mouth, while Labubu rides [on] algorithmic virality and influencer amplification.Social media didnt exist then, but now it accelerates niche obsessions into global movements almost overnight.""The same goes for Sydney Sweeney," Robbins said. "We have seen similar marketing in the past. Today, the audience isnt just passively consuming these images; theyre curating them, remixing them, andreacting in real time. We now see instant feedback loops backlash, praise, irony, sincerity because we're constantly plugged in. The consumer's voice is no longer an afterthought; its part of the marketing narrative itself."SOCIAL MEDIA ABLAZE AS NEW BEYONC JEANS AD DROPS AFTER SYDNEY SWEENEY CONTROVERSYAmong the differing feedback loops, liberal media outlets and progressive commentators fretted over what they deemedcoded language from American Eagle and Sweeney about White supremacy and eugenics, while conservatives mocked these concerns.While Labubus arent inherently political, some believe theyinvoke identity play and "weirdcore." With 2.5 million Hashtags dedicated to the plush toy on TikTok, alone, users can be found changing up their Labubu, based on identity, such as creating "24k gold" and "Pride" Labubus."Labubu embodies anti-aesthetic charm, messy, weird and emotionally ambiguous a far cry from the polished beauty and aspirational femininity of Sydney Sweeney," Top Culture/Trending podcast host ofThe DeterminedSociety, Shawn French told Fox News Digital. "While Sweeney symbolizes the return of classic Hollywood allure and controlled branding, Labubu taps into post-irony and collectible culture where cuteness, chaos and emotional nostalgia collide."MICHAEL RAPAPORT BLASTS SYDNEY SWEENEY CRITICS FOR BULLYING ACTRESS OVER CONTROVERSIAL AMERICAN EAGLE ADGeneration Z, also known as "digital natives," grew up with accessible internet and social media, feeding varying possibilities of identities and subcultures from the "tradwife" aesthetic to gender-fluid fashion and more. These differing camps of identity are what Shama Hyder, CEO of Zen Media, says makes Gen Z "apendulum generation constantly navigating between extremes.""The Sweeney camp still believes in playing the game of existing systems, in meritocracy and conventional success," Hyder told Fox News Digital. "The Labubu camp feels alienated from those structures and is creating alternative value systems. Its not necessarily left versus right politically. Its establishment versus anti-establishment cultural positioning. Both sides are trying to find their footing in an intensely polarized world."SYDNEY SWEENEY 'JEANS' AD SIGNALS MAJOR CULTURAL TURNING POINT, INDUSTRY EXPERTS SAYLabubu and Sydney Sweeney arent "radically new" in terms of marketing. Other examples of how Gen Z is being marketed include MSCHF Big Red Boots, for its "weirdcore" appeal, or surreal imagery, and on the flipside,Hailey Biebers Rhode beauty brand, for its curated and "clean girl" aesthetic. Hyder says that branding both "weirdness" and "beauty" can work for Gen Z because of how the generation has "cultural literacy.""The Sweeney pole says people want aspiration, beauty, status things that have always worked in marketing. The Labubu pole says people want community through shared weirdness, success through viral chaos, authenticity even if its ugly," said Hyder to Fox News Digital. Whats fascinating is that both work simultaneously for this generation.Gen Z has the cultural literacy to appreciate ironic ugliness and traditional beauty depending on what they need to express in that moment."While they may differ in appeal, Gen Z isnt necessarily choosing sides, but rather buying both. Labubus continue to be in high-demand and difficult to find, and despite the surrounding controversy, Sweeneys visibility and marketability has increased among younger audiences,according to public relations experts.

Authorities on Saturday released the mugshot of the suspect in a quadruple homicide at a small town bar in rural Montana.Michael Paul Brown, 45, is being held in the Butte-Silver Bow County Jail, in Butte, only about 20 miles from where he allegedly gunned down four people at The Owl Bar in the town of Anaconda on Aug. 1.Jail records do not say what crimes he has been charged with.ARMY VETERAN ARRESTED AFTER WEEK-LONG MANHUNT FOLLOWING DEADLY MONTANA BAR MASSACRE THAT KILLED 4 PEOPLEDaniel Edwin Baillie, 59, Nancy Lauretta Kelley, 64, David Allen Leach, 70, and Tony Wayne Palm, 70, were killed in the attack. Kelley was a bartender, and the other three victims were patrons. All were from Anaconda.After a dramatic week on the run, which left residents in the 9,000-person community of Anaconda on edge for fear that Brown might return to kill again, a joint task force of local police, state authorities, and federal law enforcement apprehended Brown on Friday.In a press conference outside the Deer Lodge County Courthouse in Anaconda, Gov. Greg Gianforte announced the arrest.MONTANA FUGITIVE'S BROTHER SERVING LIFE SENTENCE FOR SEPARATE MURDER CONVICTION IN SAME TOWN"Our brave men and women in law enforcement didn't waste a second," he said. "They jumped into action and began the search with the promise to not give up until they found this suspect. Today I am grateful to report that Michael Brown has been apprehended, arrested and is in custody."Authorities said Brown was captured near a barn on private property just west of Anaconda, only about five-and-a-half miles from where the alleged crime occurred.Brown's motive remains unclear, though residents told Fox News Digital that he had mental health problems.His niece, Clare Boyle, speaking with a local news outlet, said that Brown suffered from PTSD from his time in the Army, along with schizophrenia. She said the VA refused to help him, which has been disputed by residents who knew Brown."Mikees decline started really heavily when my grandma passed," she told KTVQ. "The trauma from losing his last parent broke Mikee. The VA said he no longer qualified for assistance with obtaining prescriptions and help."Boyle did not return multiple comment requests.

A new dad sparked a firestorm at home and online by suggesting he take a two-week vacation with his 8-month-old son, leaving his wife behind.He shared his story on Reddits "Am I the A--hole" subreddit and asked if he was in the wrong.While his wife of five years works an "intense and inflexible" job and has little paid time off left this year, his work can be done remotely and he still has paid time off to use, he said."I suggested I use some of my PTO to go away for a couple of weeks with the baby," he wrote in the post. "Id handle everything, and I was thinking of going somewhere really easy, like an all-inclusive resort so I don't have to do much traveling."GRANDMOTHER'S RESPONSE TO MOM 'GIVING IN' TO TODDLER AT DINNER SPARKS HEATED DEBATEThat would give him and his wife a break, he said, and his wife could catch up on sleep too, he added.But his wife refused. "Flat out no, no discussion," he said.She cited concerns about separation anxiety, disrupting the babys routine and feeling left out.He offered alternatives: bringing his mother to help, choosing a closer destination or even going alone."I guess I could stay home and just use the PTO right here, which is probably what she wants, but that feels like a bit of a waste," he added. "Travel is one of the things we both love, and it feels like one of the few ways to really make use of my time off."WOMAN 'REALLY UPSET' HUSBAND WOULD NOT PICK HER UP AT AIRPORT: 'GROW UP'So, he turned to the internet, where many people were appalled by the suggestion, ruling "YTA," the acronym for "You're the A--hole.""I know this feels unfair, since you have so much PTO, but taking the baby away for WEEKS!!??" one person wrote, slamming the suggestion as "ludicrous.""That's insane, bro," said someone else."If my husband ever suggested taking our baby away from me, especially for a vacation, I would suggest he spend his PTO looking for a new wife," another commenter said."You cant just take the baby away like that," wrote another. "Regardless if you have solo experience, the baby needs structure, routine, and time with mom."FAMILY VACATION DRAMA ERUPTS OVER GRANDMOTHER'S REQUEST FOR DINNER WITH HER GROWN KIDS ONLYDavid Gomez, a licensed marriage and family therapist in Rancho Mirage, Calif., said that two weeks for an 8-month-old to be away from a parent might be too long."This is a core attachment and bonding period for infants," Gomez told Fox News Digital. "An absence like this can affect attachment.""A better approach might be to take either local or shorter trips," he added.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERThe dad did not reveal where he lives but said in one comment that it is a "small and somewhat inaccessible" country that makes it difficult and expensive to take short trips but that he is open to different suggestions.Some people online empathized with him.A Canadian mom shared that she took her baby to her mother's home an hour away during her maternity leave, sometimes without her husband."I get it that you may need a change of scenery," she wrote.For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyleOthers said that Reddit might treat a mother wanting a solo baby trip differently.One person said that they see many posts online about "inconsiderate dads who don't even want to change diapers," and that this dad's willingness to care for the baby alone was refreshing. "I wish more dads felt like this," the person said.Jo Hayes, an Australia-based parenting consultant and founder of EtiquetteExpert.org, said it's unfair for the wife to refuse all the options her husband proposed."He sounds like a very capable dad confident in his ability to manage the baby on his own, and, in fact, enjoy it during vacation," Hayes told Fox News Digital.The family could talk over video chat every day, or the wife could try to meet them for a portion of the trip, she suggested.The key, Hayes added, is for the couple to communicate clearly and calmly."Love, kindness and compassion are essential in any marital communication, to reaffirm the marital bond and remind the other and oneself that you are a team, especially in raising a child," she said.Fox News Digital has reached out to the original poster for comment.

Las Vegas servers say they're feeling the heat as high prices and declining tourism hammer their tip earnings across the Strip.Tipping in Sin City is reportedly down by as much as 50% among servers, as some of them blame the economy and policy while others point to high prices, a tipping backlash and poor service.On Reddit's r/VegasLocals forum, one cocktail waitress wrote, "I used to average about 80 cents a drink. Now I'm averaging about 10 cents."LAS VEGAS CASINO CULTURE SUFFERS REJECTION BY GAMBLERS OF YOUNGER GENERATIONS"We are working triple what we used to and making a quarter of what we did," another person added on the forum.Jacob Soto, 22, a supervisor at Pinkbox Doughnuts in downtown Las Vegas, told The Wall Street Journal that he used to make up to $200 a week in credit card tips, but now only earns between $100 and $150.While the city saw an 11.3% drop in overall visitation in June compared to the same time last year, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), international travel to Vegas is down approximately 10% year over year.LAS VEGAS TOURISM DROPS SHARPLY AS SOME VISITORS CLAIM 'CASINOS ARE EMPTY' AMID RISING COSTSTed Pappageorge, secretary-treasurer of the Culinary Workers Union, which represents 60,000 Vegas workers, said federal immigration and economic policies are keeping international travelers away."The unions and the industry and the government need to get together and repair the damage and welcome tourism back," he told Fox News Digital.Pappageorge called the tipped income tax exemption proposed in President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" a "welcome relief."He pointed out, however, that if workers aren't "making the tips, the credit doesn't help."He said companies have already frozen hiring and made targeted staffing cuts, with part-time workers who make up 25% of the union's membership being the first to lose hours."If it continues, it could bleed into the full-timers," he added.VEGAS VISITORS SHOCKED BY 'ABSURD' RESORT PRICES THAT ARE TURNING TOURISTS INTO 'SPECTATORS'Some industry observers assert the problem is more local."Many attribute this not only to a general dip in international travel demand to the U.S., but also to aggressive price-gouging by hospitality venues," Rob DelliBovi, a consultant and founder of the Miami-based RDB Hospitality Group, told Fox News Digital."Guests are pushing back on $18 bottles of water in the minibar and $37 martinis."Many people in the r/VegasLocals thread agree.Said one Redditor, "Twenty-five-dollar drinks $30 pancakes, $35 burgers and on top of it you have to tip?"CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERAdded another person, "Nobody wants to give you 20% on top of the already exorbitantly overpriced s---."A beer recently cost nearly $15 at a casino, yet another person said."What that translates to is me drinking less beer and tipping less," the person said."I understand that casinos have costs, but this is absurd.""I'm tired of tipping for everything, as quality of service has consistently gone down," another person wrote.One Vegas waitress, who requested anonymity out of fear of losing her job, also said she thinks the quality of service has declined.For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyle"For the price, it should be impeccable," she told Fox News Digital.She said aggressive upselling tactics, repetitive restaurant concepts and a lack of genuine hospitality are turning off tourists and locals alike. As a result, she said she's also seen tip revenue decrease by half compared to last summer.The waitress said businesses on the Strip need to return to the basics of hospitality and focus on local clientele rather than only international customers."The locals don't want to pay double for food that's not any better and for servers to be rude," she said.Despite the downturn, Vegas has not lost its hustle yet, DelliBovi said."Sales teams in Las Vegas are already strategizing on how to reinvigorate the market and drive business back up for the fall," he said.Even as reports indicate Las Vegas tourism is down overall, Circa Resort & Casino CEO Derek Stevens recently told Fox News Digital the assessment may be "premature.""In specific pockets, like where we at Circa Las Vegas are located in downtown I think people feel there's maybe a little better value. Things were really booming," Stevens said.He added, "If you really start unpeeling some layers of the onion in Las Vegas, I think you're going to find companies that have very specific areas that are a little less subject to the economy and that are doing OK."Ashley DiMella and Larry Fink, both of Fox News Digital, contributed reporting.

The man suspected of gunning down a police officer near the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters inAtlanta, Georgia,on Friday has been named as 30-year-old PatrickJosephWhite.White, 30, of Kennesaw, Georgia, is suspected of killing DeKalb County Police Department Officer David Rose, 33, shortly before 5 p.m., the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) said in an update on Saturday.The deadly incident unfolded when White opened fire in front of the CDC campus, unleashing a barrage of bullets that pierced multiple windows.A GBI image released Saturday showed dozens of shell casings scattered across the pavement.POLICE OFFICER KILLED AFTER SHOOTING NEAR CDC HEADQUARTERS, EMORY UNIVERSITY IN ATLANTAAt least four CDC buildings were hit, Director Susan Monarez said in a post on X. Images shared by employees showed multiple agency buildings with bullet-pocked windows, underscoring the breadth of the damage to a site where thousands of scientists and staff work on critical disease research.When officers responded to the location, they found Rose critically wounded and heard additional gunfire coming from a nearby CVS pharmacy. Rose was rushed to Emory University Hospital on Clifton Road where he died from his injuries.Officers entered a nearby pharmacy and located the shooter on the second floor with at least one gunshot wound. Atlanta Police ChiefDarin Schierbaum said it was not clear if the wound came from police gunfire or if it was self-inflicted.The motive for the shooting is not known.Without naming White Friday night, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens described him as a "known person that may have, some interest in certain things."The shooting took place on Clifton Rd. near the Emory University campus, which also houses a daycare with more than 90 children in its care. None of them were harmed.SHOOTING AT GEORGIA'S FORT STEWART INJURES 5 SOLDIERS; SUSPECT IN CUSTODYThe GBI is now leading the investigation and theFBI's Atlanta officesaid it is also assisting. The GBI said it is collecting evidence and conducting interviews as part of its investigation, which it said will take "an extended period of time."Officer Rose joined the DeKalb County Police Department in September 2024, graduated from the police academy in March and had quickly earned a reputation for dedication and professionalism, the department said in a statement. He previously served as a Marine in Afghanistan.He is survived by his pregnant wife and two children, police said.Interim Police Chief Greg Padrick said Rose was committed to serving the community.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"At this time were asking for the communitys prayers for his family, his friends, his loved ones and the entire DeKalb County Police Department family," he said in a statement Friday.Republican Gov. Brian Kempsaid his family is "mourning today's tragic loss of Officer David Rose.""His service and memory will not be forgotten by a grateful state, and his loved ones and fellow @DeKalbCountyPD officers will remain in our hearts and prayers as they grieve his passing and this painful day," Kemp wrote on X.Fox News' Alexandra Koch, Sophia Compton, Louis Casiano and The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Sydney Sweeney is no stranger to the spotlight but that doesnt mean shes comfortable living in it.The "Euphoria" star spoke candidly about the emotional toll fame has taken on her in an interview conducted just before the release of her controversial American Eagle "Good Jeans" ad"Privacy [is] huge," she said during an interview with The Times UK. "You dont realize how much that means until you lose it. I see all the time, Oh, they sold themselves, they knew what they were signing up for. But 18-year-old me had no idea what she was signing up for."SYDNEY SWEENEY'S BROTHER MAKES CHEEKY 'GOOD JEANS' JOKE AFTER HIS AIR FORCE PROMOTIONNow 27, Sweeney admitted the constant intrusion from headlines to photographers camped outside her house has become unbearable. "[Its] crazy," she said, referring to paparazzi snapping photos at her home. "None of its real," she added about the media narratives surrounding her.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSAnd while Sweeney continues to skyrocket to fame, she confessed that her ability to trust others is shrinking fast. "Ive always been guarded," she said. "Definitely more so now. You let few people in who you trust."The reporter who spoke with Sweeney additionally pointed out that the Hollywood actress appeared visibly tense during what was supposed to be a 50-minute promo stop for a new film and a string of brand deals. Her discomfort "verged on annoyance," according to The Times UK.The reporter also speculated that while her conversation with Sweeney took place before the American Eagle ad was released, her "wariness" could be due to backlash from earlier controversies in 2022, she faced another round of backlash after posting photos from her mother's birthday party. In the photos, some party-goers could be seen wearing red hats that read "Make Sixty Great Again," which many assumed to be a reference to President Donald Trump.At the time, she wrote on social media, "An innocent celebration for my moms milestone 60th birthday has turned into an absurd political statement, which was not the intention. Please stop making assumptions."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERThe "Anyone But You" actress comments come on the heels of her July American Eagle campaign.AMERICAN EAGLE FIRES BACK AT CRITICS AFTER SYDNEY SWEENEY CAMPAIGN SPARKS ONLINE BACKLASHSweeney broke the internet last month with a viral ad, as she laid down and fastened her jeans while saying, "Genes are passed down from parents to offspring, often determining traits like hair color, personality and even eye color." The camera then panned up to her blue eyes. "My jeans are blue."The ad faced backlash after it was released, with some suggesting it had shades of "eugenics" and "White supremacy."According to Salon, the term "great genes" was historically used to "celebrate whiteness, thinness and attractiveness."American Eagle released a statement on its social media Aug. 1, saying, "Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans is and always was about the jeans. Her jeans. Her story. Well continue to celebrate how everyone wears their AE jeans with confidence, their way. Great jeans look good on everyone."

ESPN host Stephen A. Smith blasted the Democratic Party on "Real Time" on Friday for spotlighting progressive candidates like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-T.X., and argued that Republicans are having a "field day" with all the coverage these progressive Democrats are receiving.Smith contended that while he may not agree with everything President Donald Trump is currently doing, he asserted that some Democrats on Capitol Hill have taken their rhetoric about the president too far, and that their antics will not "work to the benefit of the Democratic Party.""When you listen to Jasmine Crockett or an AOC and the way they talk about them, even an Elizabeth Warren to a lesser degree or what have you, the Republicans are having a field day," he stated. "They're like, 'Put them up on the screen. Let's show them.' They put they plaster them all over the place."DEMOCRATIC REP CALLS ON PARTY TO TOLERATE DISSENTING IDEAS ON CONTROVERSIAL ISSUESThe ESPN host then turned his attention to NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, noting that while New Yorkers might vote for him, "America won't.""In a general election, you are going to fall if you are anti-America, if you are anti-capitalism, and you want to embrace extreme leftism and socialism," he argued.Smith stated that "they want you scared to say that you're not scared," and assured the audience that he is not afraid to challenge progressives like Ocasio-Cortez, Crockett or Mamdani.CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST MEDIA AND CULTURE NEWSTalk show host Dr. Phil, who was also on the show's panel, chimed in, agreeing with Smith's take that Americans are no longer scared of voicing their political beliefs."Middle America, the heartland, that 80% of America, the heartland of America, is finding their voice, and they're not going to be scared," he stated. "They need to speak up and say what they believe.""Real Time" host Bill Maher noted that Smith and Dr. Phil may be the "unity ticket" that Americans are looking for.It has long been rumored that Smith may run for president in 2028, with the ESPN host hinting at a "possible" presidential bid earlier in the show, adding that he is "disgusted" with the Democratic Party in its current form.

Harrowing footage has captured the terrifying moment a chairlift suddenly collapsed at a remote mountain resort in Russia, sending several people plunging into the deep waters of a lake while others tumbled violently to the rocky ground below.The catastrophic incident left eight injured and another 13 clinging for their lives amid the rugged terrain of the Kabardino-Balkaria region in Nalchik, according to local reports.Emergency responders said decades of wear and tear of the cables, which were originally installed in 1968, are believed to be "the preliminary cause of the accident," Russian news agency TASS said.Surveillance video shows riders screaming as the chairs snapped without warning. Some of the 21 victims who were on the chairlift crashed into trees, while another video captured a tourist falling to the ground.CRIES FOR HELP LEAD RESCUERS TO INJURED HIKER AFTER TERRIFYING 25-FOOT PLUNGE AT POPULAR WATERFALLReports say four people plunged into the 22-foot-deep waters of Lake Trek. Those who were left dangling from the collapsed chairlifts were eventually evacuated by emergency crews, according to TASS.Authorities reportedly launched a large-scale rescue operation to rush the wounded to nearby hospitals.AMUSEMENT PARK RIDE SNAPS AT SAUDI ARABIA PARK, WITH 23 REPORTED INJUREDRussia's health ministry said they detected a spinal cord injury in one of the victims, TASS reported."One patient is in serious condition in an intensive care unit," a regional health ministry spokesperson said.No fatalities were recorded from the incident.Authorities reportedly opened a criminal investigation into the incident to determine whether any laws or regulations were violated that contributed to the horrific crash."During the investigation, all other versions will be considered," emergency services said.

Democrats are fighting tooth and nail to stop Texas lawmakers' plan to redraw the state's congressional map, but critics, including one prominent member of their own party, say they don't exactly hold the moral high ground.Democrat legislators have fled the state to avoid votes on redistricting, which is expected to add more Republican seats to Congress for the Lone Star State. They're getting the rock-star treatment as they visit blue states, where several governors have vowed to gerrymander Republicans out of their own Congressional delegations in retaliation for the Texas effort.CALIFORNIA LAUNCHES REDISTRICTING FIGHT TO NULLIFY TEXAS GOP PLAN, WITH DEMS POISED TO GAIN 5 SEATSHowever, Democratic strategist Julian Epstein told "Fox News Live" on Saturday that his party is not immune from criticism, as many blue states have already gerrymandered in a way that limits Republican congressional representation."No, I think they dont have the moral authority, and theres a lot of pearl-clutching going on," he said.Several blue states, including Massachusetts, Connecticut and New Mexico, have no Republicans in their House delegations. And many feature oddly-drawn districts, seemingly crafted to limit GOP representation."The Democrats dont have clean hands here. You look at states like Massachusetts, New Jersey[] Illinois, California, and Democrats have effectively gerrymandered Republicans out of existence," Epstein added.NETWORKS POUNCE ON REPUBLICAN REDISTRICTING. THEY DIDNT CARE WHEN DEMOCRATS DID ITEpstein cautioned that the nationwide redistricting battle could create a "race to the bottom," and that leaving Republicans and Democrats in states led by the opposite parties could lead to people feeling left out of the democratic process. Epstein cited New Jersey, in which Trump garnered 46% of the vote in 2024, but Republicans only have three out of the 12 congressional seats.Meanwhile, Texas state Rep. Brian Harrison, a Republican, told Fox News Digital on Saturday that Democrats are guilty of "total hypocrisy and faux outrage.""The dirty little secret is Democrats have no problem whatsoever with states redrawing their congressional maps to maximize partisan political advantage. They're just furious that Republican states are starting to redraw their maps," Harrison said.TEXAS DEMOCRATS FLEE STATE TO BLOCK TRUMP-BACKED REDISTRICTING VOTE IN DRAMATIC LEGISLATIVE MOVE"It's because Democrat state after Democrat state, for a decade, has been gerrymandering the hell out of their congressional maps," he said."Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, Rhode Island, Delaware, all of these states have zero. If you're a Republican in those Democrat states, you don't have any voice in Congress," he added. "And [there are] many, many more that have given you just one seat, Oregon, I think Maine and Maryland."In California, a special election is likely to occur in November to counteract the Texas redistricting plan."We are talking about emergency measures to respond to whats happening in Texas, and we will nullify what happens in Texas," California Gov. Gavin Newsom said on Friday with some Texas state lawmakers."Well pick up five seats with the consent of the people. And thats the difference between the approach were taking and the approach theyre taking," Newsom added. "Were doing it on a temporary basis. Were doing it in a fully transparent way and were doing it by asking the people of the state of California for their consent and support."Harrison explained that Texass redistricting push has numerous reasons behind it, including the population growth in the Lone Star state since the last census.