MONTAUK, N.Y. From Key West to Lake Tahoe, formerly quiet enclaves across the country are grappling with the impact of rising wealth, short-term rentals and influencer-fueled tourism.In one such town on the eastern edge of Long Island in New York, the sudden death of a young fashion entrepreneur has stirred new concerns about how a once-tight-knit fishing village is being transformed by these cultural shifts.Martha Nolan, a 33-year-old Irish immigrant, was found dead early Tuesday morning aboard a luxury yacht docked at an exclusive marina. Police said they are not treating the case as foul play and the cause of death remains inconclusive pending toxicology results.Authorities have not yet confirmed whether drugs were involved. Still, the case is stirring anxietyamong locals about what some describe as an ever-growing party culture fueled by visiting social media influencers and young professionals escaping the city grind for a glamorous weekend or summer vacation.MONTAUK YACHT DEATH: TIMELINE REVEALS BIKINI MOGULS FINAL DAYS IN HAMPTONS BEFORE MYSTERIOUS DEMISE"Its absolutely changed," Tommy Rando, a marina operator born and raised in town, told Fox News Digital. "Social media put Montauk on the map. It used to be a fishing village now its a very happening place.""This is mostly a peaceful, family-friendly spot," another local resident told Fox News Digital. "But in the summer, theres a younger crowd that comes in and they party hard. You see the yachts, the nightlife its become a kind of escape valve for New Yorks elite."Located on the eastern tip of Long Island and beyond the rest of the ritzy Hamptons area, Montauk has witnessed a boom in luxury redevelopment, with major investments and renovations to hotels and docks, including the exclusive Montauk Yacht Club where Nolan was found and was a frequent patron.Many wealthy people descend on the area via the vibrant yacht scene, with one woman telling Fox News Digital that sea-goers follow a popular luxury loop describing it as part of a well-worn yacht circuit connecting Newport, Block Island, Marthas Vineyard, and Nantucket. Others come from Florida or the Cayman Islands and their boats are brought up via the Intracoastal Waterway.Revelers party summer nights away as the sun goes down, with boats becoming floating extensions of the bar scene. Locals say weekend nightlife now stretches deep into the early morning, and its not uncommon to hear music blasting around the marina in the wee hours.IRISH BEAUTY WHO SOLD BIKINIS FOUND DEAD ON BOAT AT LUXURY YACHT CLUB, HOMICIDE COPS PROBEMichael Brown, a former DEA senior special agent, said that money, parties and youth are fertile ground for drug-pushers looking to capitalize on curiosity, trust and the illusion of safety. Sometimes, it can have deadly consequences. Dealers have been lacing drugs with fentanyl, causing an explosion in overdose deaths, he said."Young adults are going to do drugs," Brown said. "Thats just a given But you dont know whats in what youre taking. And if Im wrong, Im gonna die in 30 seconds."Well over 100,000 people around the nation die from drug overdoses every year, although total drug-related fatalities dropped from around 111,000 in 2022 to approximately 107,500, marking the first fall in five years, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC)."Local dealers spike cocaine with small amounts of fentanyl not necessarily enough to kill, but to intensify the high and hook new users," said Brown, the global director of counter-narcotics technology at Rigaku Analytical Devices."We're talking about individuals who are very well-off, especially young individuals they have the money to spend. Drug traffickers know this is fertile ground for distribution. Dealers are taking advantage of individuals who dont know theyre buying fentanyl.""Fentanyl has jumped all racial, ethnic, religious, and income lines," he added. "Its in every community high-income, middle-income, and low-income."One lifelong Montauk resident and business owner in his 70s lamented the dramatic transformation in the town's character over the past few decades.Once a tight-knit fishing village where "everybody knew everybody," Montauk has, in his view, become an enclave for wealthy outsiders and partygoers who have little connection to the community.He reminisced about the summers when Irish youth would come over to work seasonal jobs in bars, restaurants, and marinas often forming lasting bonds with locals and leaving with fond memories."The most youd see wrong with them was a few drinks," he said, calling them "completely innocent compared to this other class that's coming out here."Now, he said, Montauk draws "spoiled kids using their parents credit cards" and has become a hub for influencers and drug use. He said that over-priced hotel rooms and bottle-service clubs have fed into a culture of overspend and synthetic highs where image matters above all else."Montauk was known as a small fishing village with a drinking problem. That is very true," he said. "Now it's... craziness."Still, for most of Montauk, life carried on this week.Wednesday night at the Montauk Yacht Club, the restaurant was bustling with welltodo patrons in evening attire. In one corner, about two dozen people participated in a winetasting session a reminder of Montauks upscale side.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPDuring the day, families strolled barefoot across golden sand. Kids slurped ice cream outside weathered beachfront shacks and the towns beloved cafs buzzed with brunch crowds ordering iced lattes and aa bowls. The sun spilled across the docks and dunes. Young people played beach volleyball, and for a moment, it was easy to forget anything dark had ever touched this place.But a tragedy had, and on Wednesday evening, a woman walked quietly to the marina to the boat where Nolan had been found.She remembered Nolan as kind, warm, and driven someone who was just beginning to make a name for herself, a view shared by many other boaters."She was very sweet, very genuine," the woman said through tears. "She was just getting started. Its heartbreaking."

Secretary of State Marco Rubio decried a recent performance of "Jesus Christ Superstar" and said that attacks on Christianity are nothing new.During an interview on EWTNs "The World Over" published on Thursday, host Raymond Arroyo asked Rubio if he would ever support bringing"Wicked" star Cynthia Erivos performance of the show to theKennedy Center, as Rubio is a member due to his ex-officio status."I don't follow any of that stuff, but just how you've described it to me, no, I mean, obviously, look, that stuff's done to be provocative and to insinuate, but I think for people of faith, none of this should be new," Rubio told Arroyo.BROADWAY STAR PATTI LUPONE SAYS TRUMP-LED KENNEDY CENTER 'SHOULD GET BLOWN UP'The show was performed at the Hollywood Bowl at the beginning of August in Hollywood, California.Some Christians havevoiced concern about Erivo, a bisexual woman, playing Jesus."It's been true from the beginning in Christianity, it's been Christianity has been mocked,Christianity has been attacked from its very inception," Rubio said. "In fact, the Church has traditionally been at its strongest when it's the persecuted church, it's been at its weakest when it sort of gets consumed by the culture."DAVID MARCUS: AS SPRINGSTEEN AND DE NIRO TRASH AMERICA ABROAD, KENNEDY CENTER THRIVESRubio added that the Christian faith goes against the culture."And so, by definition, Christianity has always been countercultural," he said. "It was from its earliest days, and it's been at its strongest and most vibrant. Now, that doesn't mean we seek persecution or we don't take it on. It does. But I think we should understand that, that Christ's own command and Christ's own words, he tells us they're going to hate you because of me."

As someone who ran a hard-fought senate race against Elizabeth Warren in 2012, I dont agree with her on many policies, but Ihave togive her credit for her honesty aboutpolitical sensationZohran Mamdani.Asked about the New York City Democratic mayoral candidate this week, the Massachusetts senator urged her fellow Democrats to embrace Mamdanis socialistplans as the "Democratic message."Imagine that: a clear (albeit extreme) answer to a direct question rather than contrived talking points. Other Democrats are offering mealy-mouthed canned responses to questions about Mamdani, including my opponent in the New Hampshire Senate race, U.S. Representative Chris Pappas, D-N.H.,who wont take a positionon Mamdanis candidacy, and is calling me "pathetic" for raising the issue.TOP DEM SENATOR REVEALS SOCIALIST MAMDANI IS WHAT HER PARTY SHOULD LOOK LIKE: 'YOU BET'The outcome of this falls mayoral race in New York City has implications poised to resonate far beyondthefive boroughs. Not only would the epicenter of capitalism falling into the hands of an avowed socialist send a dangerous message to our innovators and the world, but it will shape the future of the Democratic Party struggling to find its footing. Less than a year after getting their electoral clocks cleaned by President Donald Trump, the partys national standing has plummeted to a35-year low.Republican candidates need to do more than sit back and watch the Democrats implode. We must loudly and clearly explain to voters what socialism means. Remind them its been decades since the fall of the Soviet Union, but a group of extreme and uniformed politicians are trying to bring back some of its core tenets. Mamdani has called for theabolition of private propertyand discussed "the end goal of seizing the means of production." These should be relics of a failed economic playbook that belongs in the history books, not modern political debates.Capitalism is the greatest force for good this world has ever seen. It has lifted people up from poverty and provided opportunities for those at the bottom. And I am one of them. Iwent frombeinga kid on welfare to the halls of Congress andthen toserving as President Donald Trumps ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa decades later.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONThat upward mobility doesnt exist in Mamdanis socialist worldview. He frames his arguments around free handouts and government-run grocery stores. In his mind, its better to spread mediocrity widely than strive for excellence through hard work. Its free for everyone until it doesnt exist for anyone.Believe it or not, it wont be long before presidential candidates are kicking the tires on campaigns for 2028, especially in my home state of New Hampshire, the site of the First in the Nation presidential primary (at least on the Republican side, the Democrats decided to move itback in lineto boost former President Joe Bidens electoral prospects).Should he win this November, Mamdani is poised to become one of his partys biggest stars. His fellow socialist, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, D-N.Y., is ascendant. Juan Williams, a well-respected Democratic voice even boldlypredicted this week: "Say hello in 2028 to President Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez."The copycat phenomenon is well underway. In Minnesota, a socialist challenger to the incumbent Democrat mayor has been dubbed the "Mamdani of Minneapolis."The recent trend lines are concerning. A2021 Gallup pollfound that just half of young Americans had a positive view of capitalism, while a separate survey showed that62%of younger voters held a "favorable view" of "socialism." The Occupy Wall Street movement that was born inmany ofAmerica'smajor cities a decade and a half ago has graduated to an open embrace of socialism.With President Trump atop the ticket, the GOP made steady gains last year amongyoungerandworking-classvoters. With every Democrat on record opposing tax cuts in the "One Big Beautiful Bill," not to mention provisions like "No Tax On Tips," we have a compelling story to tell about our vision for the future.If we dont, its more than just politics at stake. Its the future of our country. Democrats economic vision is the one outlined by Sen. Warren and Mamdani: more government programs funded by higher taxes. Unlike those twopoliticians, mostarent willing to admit it, but given the chance, their policies would be ruinous.CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM SCOTT BROWN

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The all-American couple who were knifed to death while visiting an Arkansas state park were known as gentle, outdoorsy people devoted to their three children.Clinton Brink, 43, and Cristin Brink, 41, were murdered during a Saturday trip to explore nature near their new home. Authorities on Wednesday arrested 28-year-old Andrew James McGann for allegedly murdering the couple at Devil's Den State Park."They were outdoorsy people. They loved to take the girls and go do outdoor things and go hiking. They loved every minute of it," Mary Hinebauch, a fellow choir member from their former church in Miles City, Montana, told Fox News Digital."That wasnt an unnatural place for them to be. They did tons of stuff like that."ARKANSAS HIKING MURDERS: TIMELINE REVEALS TEACHER SUSPECTS ROUTE FROM CLASSROOM TO COURTROOMThe family had recently moved to Arkansas for what Cristen described as a new opportunity and to be closer to Clintons mother."It was an opportunity to be closer to family," Hinebauch recalled. "And Clinton's mother lived down there. And it was an opportunity for them for some change of scenery and to be down by his mom."Cristen Brink, in particular, left a deep impression on her friends and community."She had the two little toddlers when she lived here. Im 65 years old, and I always stood back and thought, Oh, I wish I could have had that patience," Hinebauch said.She remembered Cristen as the kind of person who gave what she had even when it wasnt much."They didn't have a lot, but she always had an extra hand for somebody else if they needed anything," she said. "She touched people's lives just by her softness. And her talent was unbelievable. Her singing was just a real gift."VIDEO SHOWS ARKANSAS HIKING MURDER SUSPECT ARRESTED MID-HAIRCUTThe Brinks were known for being present, kind, and active in their local community."They were out in the community. Everybody knew them you know, with the little kids, and she was involved in moms' groups," Hinebauch said.Reflecting on the tragedy at Devils Den State Park, she added, "I just think its pure evil. It sounds like there was hardly any crime in the area. It was a very safe, safe place to be."Reminiscing about their final exchange, Hinebauch said, "I went back to look at the very last message we had between each other, and it was like they had just gotten there and were unpacking. And I just had said, Keep in touch. And that was the last little conversation we had."FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON XAmy, who knew the Brinks' from their church in Miles City, Montana, said that the family were "wonderful people.""She [Cristin] got A's in nursing school while raising babies and taking care of her family," she told Fox News Digital. "She was involved in volleyball at Miles Community College, where she graduated with her nursing degree.""I loved her so much, and it just doesn't seem real.Just seems there should be something I could do to take all this terrible tragedy back. Sadly, they are gone."WATCH:

'80s star Kelly LeBrock is reflecting on why she abruptly left Hollywood at the height of her fame.The 65-year-old actress launched her modeling career when she was 16 and later rose to stardom with leading roles in 1984s "The Woman in Red" and 1985s "Weird Science." In 1987, LeBrock married action star Steven Seagal, with whom she later co-starred in the 1990 hit "Hard to Kill." The former couple welcomed three children before their highly publicized divorce in 1996.Following their split, LeBrock quit the entertainment industry and moved to a ranch near Santa Barbara, California, where she raised her children. During a recent interview with Fox News Digital, LeBrock recalled her decision to flee the spotlight for a simpler life."I ran away. I didn't step away," LeBrock clarified. "I ran away."She continued, "I was never impressed with myself or Hollywood. I never really cared about it. And I did the right thing."80S STAR KELLY LEBROCK TALKS NEW FILM TOMORROW'S TODAY,' WHY SHE LEFT HOLLYWOOD FOR THE WILDERNESS"You know, I could always go back to a career, but I couldn't go back to my children," Lebrock added. "And that was the most important thing to me was raising my children, because I grew up in boarding school. At five [years old], I was sent away. And I didn't want to have that story for my children."The New York native, who was also raised in London, and Seagal are parents to daughter Annaliza, 38, son Dominic, 35, and daughter Arissa, 32. While speaking with Fox News Digital, LeBrock shared an update on her children's lives now. She noted that Annaliza works as a deputy sheriff in Siskiyou County, which is located in the northwestern part of California. Lebrock said that Dominic is currently in Russia, where he is "just starting a film production.""And I have my lovely youngest daughter who can do whatever she likes," LeBrock said of Arissa, with whom she co-starred in the 2017 Lifetime reality show "Growing Up Supermodel."In addition to modeling and acting, Arissa has pursued a career in professional wrestling."She's brilliant at everything," Lebrock added. So I'm proud of them. I have three wonderful grandchildren."Meanwhile, LeBrock said she has continued to enjoy her quiet life on her ranch in rural Southern California."I have a bevy of animals, which is what I was doing," she said. "I was taking care of the chickens and the sheep and the goats and the horses and the dogs and the cats.""So, I really ran away," LeBrock said. "I mean, the hardest thing for me is not putting on makeup or trying to look nice. It's trying to get those chin hairs out of my chin. And it's a whole new world. What can I say? But I'm excited about my future. I'm developing a Kelly Care product, which is going to help people with their wounds for their pets and grooming. And I'm excited about that, but not interested in Hollywood."While LeBrock noted that it was her divorce from Seagal that prompted her exit from Hollywood, she explained that she really never felt comfortable in the industry."The crowd is very ugly, and I didn't want any part of that," she said. "I'm really quite shy, and I'm a homebody. I spent the two years of COVID completely by myself, pretty much in the wilderness. And you learn a lot about yourself when you're not in the noise.""And yeah, life's good now," LeBrock added.LeBrock was one of the industry's top models in the 1970s before embarking on her acting career. Shortly after her star-making turn in "Weird Science," LeBrock became the face of a beauty campaign for the Pantene haircare line and famously appeared in a shampoo commercial in which she delivered the now-iconic line "Don't hate me because I'm beautiful."In a 2012 interview with Allure magazine, LeBrock recalled that she was initially uncomfortable with saying the line and almost left the audition."I used to be so insecure and self-conscious that if anybody even looked at me, I'd go red," LeBrock told the outlet. "So even though it was obviously tongue-in-cheek, it was really difficult to say, 'Don't hate me because I'm beautiful.'"During her interview with Fox News Digital, LeBrock explained that she has gained more confidence as she has aged."I never thought I was beautiful," she shared. "I feel more beautiful now than I did then. And that's sad. Youth is wasted on the young, that's for sure."Looking back, LeBrock said that adjusting to her life in "the wilderness" wasn't that difficult."I grew up in a very isolated area, the five, six years of my life, playing in fields and unattended by parents," she recalled. "And that saved my soul. I think when you can be in nature and be without people, then you get to know yourself, and you're comfortable."However, LeBrock explained that ranch life was not without its perils."There's mountain lions and big rattlesnakes and tarantulas and bears, but the lions are big," she said. "And the last time I saw one, I ran home on my horse, and I haven't been down to that area since, because they're pretty big."LeBrock told Fox News Digital that she was disheartened by today's culture, which she noted was more disconnected from nature. She pointed out how technology's increasingly dominant role in daily life has limited human interaction."I'm really sad for our society," she said. "You go into an airport, you go into a restaurant, nobody's talking. They're all on their phones. It's like a sickness. It's like a drug. And I don't want any part of that. It's just confusing to me."Despite permanently moving away from Hollywood, LeBrock has made occasional forays back into her former profession.Over the years, she has made appearances in movies, most recently taking on the role of Donna, a grieving mother and former gangster's ex-wife, in the 2021 comedy "Tomorrow's Today." She has also competed on reality shows, including "Celebrity Fit Club" and "Hell's Kitchen."This year, LeBrock and her "Weird Science" co-stars are celebrating the movie's 40th anniversary.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSDirected by John Hughes, the Frankenstein-inspired science fiction comedy followed nerdy teenage best friends Wyatt (Ilan Mitchell-Smith) and Gary (Anthony Michael Hall), who create their dream girl with the help of a computer.LeBrock played their dream girl named Lisa, who possesses the looks of a model, the intelligence of Albert Einstein, the fashion sense of David Lee Roth, along with superpowers including teleportation and time manipulation.The actress remembered feeling some trepidation after she arrived on set for the first time."It was only my second film, and it had been filming for six weeks," she said. "So to be sort of unknown to go into a film that's been filming that long with a tribe of people who were all very interwoven, they already were good actors and everything that was a bit frightening. It was like the first day at boarding school."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER"And John Hughes was such a child and just an amazing human being," she added. "And yeah, the cast of characters speak for themselves."LeBrock told Fox News Digital that she never imagined "Weird Science" would become so iconic."You never think about when you're doing something, what's gonna happen," she said. "You just wanna do a good job and go home. No, you never know. And then sometimes you think something's gonna be great, and it falls flat on its butt. So yeah, chance is a fine thing."Robert Downey Jr. also played a minor role in the movie. LeBrock recalled that the "Iron Man" star was a "complete character" on set."We never knew how big he was going to be and to have such a small role in an iconic film was interesting to watch how he grew and how he saved his life basically by getting straight," she said. "That's a cool story."While speaking with Fox News Digital, LeBrock reflected on why the film continues to resonate with audiences today."Because we had fun in those days," she explained. "There weren't all these complications that are here today. People actually looked like how they looked. It was just a fun, easygoing period in life.""Where if we had cameras and smartphones in those days, we'd all be arrested," LeBrock added.

An archaeologist who was recently sifting through debris in Israel uncovered a link to a legendary biblical king from the House of David.The Temple Mount Sifting Project announced the discovery on July 30 of a rare clay seal impression bearing the name "Yed[a]yah (son of) Asayahu."The project is dedicated to recovering artifacts from dumped soil that was illegally removed from the Temple Mount during unsupervised construction in 1999 by the Islamic Waqf.RARE 1,600-YEAR-OLD MOSAIC FROM CHRISTIAN MONASTERY UNVEILED AFTER CENTURIES OF OBSCURITYThe archaeologically rich soil was dumped in the nearby Kidron Valley, where archaeologists, volunteers and tourists now gather to sift through the discarded debris in search of ancient Jewish artifacts.The recent discovery was made on the eve of the 17th of Tammuz, a Jewish fast day marking the breach of Jerusalems walls before the destruction of the First and Second Temples.Archaeologist Mordechai Ehrlich discovered what the project described as a "rare and exceptionally well-preserved clay sealing, impressed by a stamp seal inscribed with ancient Hebrew letters.""The sealing still retains a clear fingerprint, presumably left by the ancient official who once owned it," the project noted.ARCHAEOLOGISTS UNCOVER ANCIENT 'FACTORY' USED TO PRODUCE COVETED PURPLE DYE MENTIONED IN BIBLEBased on its script, the artifact dates to the late 7th or early 6th century B.C. during the reign of King Josiah, who ruled Judah and oversaw major Temple reforms."Among Josiahs trusted envoys was a senior official named Asayahu, described as 'the kings servant,'" the release stated."Given his prominent role, it is reasonable to assume that his son, Yedayah, may have also served in a high-ranking capacity, either at the same time or shortly thereafter."King Josiah was a central figure in Jewish history.After ordering repairs to the First Temple in Jerusalem, his workers found an ancient scroll that the royal scribe then read to the king.The scroll, the project said, contained "warnings about the people's sins and impending divine punishment deeply alarmed the king."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERThe release added, "Josiah then dispatched trusted officials to seek divine counsel from the prophetess Huldah, who foretold Jerusalems future destruction but assured Josiah that he personally would not live to witness it."Marks on the back of the seal suggest it was used to seal a bag or container offering a glimpse into the ancient officials life.The Temple Mount Sifting Project said that the possibility of a link between the seal and King Josiah was "highly plausible."For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyle"Historically, seals like these were reserved for officials of high rank, and many individuals named in similar discoveries from Jerusalem have been directly identified with biblical-era officials," officials said."Thus, the clay sealings owner was probably involved in Temple administration or the royal household, much like his father," the project said.Fox News Digital reached out to the Temple Mount Sifting Project for additional information.

An educational consultant warned that there will be "no more normal years" as colleges brace for a loss of international students and face financial challenges due to those losses.Prestigious colleges have been offering student prospects on their waitlist a spot among their first-year students a lot later than usual, according to Town & Country."This is not a typical year," the outlet reported.The magazine explained further that waitlist discussions on college forums "went deep into July." Top schools like Columbia University, Rice University, Stanford University, and Duke have been notifying students a lot later than usual.In an effort to attract students who were waitlisted, Rice University has had to compensate students who have already committed to another school and received important materials such as course schedules and freshman dorm assignments.HARVARD, UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO MAKE CONTINGENCY PLAN TO ALLOW FOREIGN STUDENTS TO STUDY IF BARRED FROM USRice has been admitting students from its waitlist deep into summer.The admissions process at Americas most selective universities has been disrupted, possibly due to the Trump administrations pressure on colleges' handling of antisemitism on campus and civil rights violations as well as freezing the funding they relied on from the federal government, the outlet suggested."The most likely explanation for the waitlist extensions this year is a fear that international students will not be able to start classes in August as a result of a pause that Secretary of State Marco Rubio placed on visa interviews earlier this year, between May 27 and June 18, during their peak season," the outlet reported."When interviews were resumed, U.S. consulates were told that they must implement new social media vetting protocols within five days. According to NAFSA, a professional organization for people who work in international education, the State Department provided little guidance on how to carry out this new order."International students at consulates in India, China, Nigeria, Japan, and other countries are reportedly backlogged due to a "three-week" pause in interviews.Colleges will lose many of their international student enrollment as India and China make up over half of international students in the U.S. "NAFSA predicts a potential 3040 percent decline in new international student enrollment, which could mean 150,000 fewer international students on American campuses," Town & Country reported.CHINESE NATIONALS WHO INFILTRATED US UNIVERSITIESMark Moody, an education consultant who has worked at high schools domestically and internationally for almost three decades, told Town & Country that this "years issue with international enrollment needs to be understood as compounding, not creating, problems that have been developing for some time."The financial implications are a significant factor. Union College reportedly announced financial cuts and was forced to pull from endowment funds after a decline in international students.The loss of international students has shaken up the college admissions process, causing many universities to extend the waitlist deadline as they struggle to predict which students will enroll."Students are applying to more colleges, making it harder to predict who will enroll. Colleges are seeing more students secure a spot in a college with a deposit in the spring and then never actually enroll, a phenomenon known as melt. Its become more common for families to make deposits at multiple colleges in the hope of securing better financial aid deals later that summer," the outlet reported."The international visa problems have made the uncertainty and anxiety among admissions leaders worse, but they were already bad," Town & Country stated.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTUREMoody told Town & Country that the college admissions landscape will favor students with "higher admit rates and more merit aid, especially if theyre from full-pay families.""Outside of the Ivy League and perhaps a dozen other schools with massive endowments, colleges are going to feel great pressure to admit more students who will help them hit their bottom line."Moody worries that more colleges will lean heavily into their early decision process to admit a larger percentage of their freshman class, which "could put students in a tough spot" if they apply regular decision or if they dont approach early decision very carefully and strategically."There are no more normal years," Mark Moody said to Town & Country.Fox News Digital reached out to Columbia University, Rice University, Stanford University, Duke University, and Union College for comment but did not immediately receive responses.

Andrew Cuomo supporters are reportedly urging New Yorkers with second homes in the Hamptons to switch their voter registrations to the Big Apple to cast their ballots against Democratic socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani in November.The plan is to target moderate Democrats in the wealthy enclave, including business owners and restaurateurs, "who have deep ties in NYC" and "have an interest in whats going on," Steven M. Cohen, chairman of pro-Cuomo political action committee Fix the City, told the New York Post.Cohen reportedly said hes spoken to dozens of people some of whom are "very high profile" who relayed that they were "definitely" switching their voter registrations from Long Islands East End to one of the five boroughs."Ive been trying to get this message out since the primary," Cohen told the Post. "You dont win elections because you did one thing right, but by doing one hundred things right, a thousand things right. This might be a few thousand votes, but elections have been won and lost on less than a few thousand votes."CUOMO QUIPS EVEN I WILL MOVE TO FLORIDA IF MAMDANI WINS NYC MAYORAL BIDIn the opposite direction, New York City Democrats with second homes out east in 2024 were encouraged to switch their voter registrations to the Hamptons to vote against then-first term incumbent Rep. Nick LaLota, R-N.Y. LaLota ultimately defeated the Democratic challenger, former CNN anchor John Avlon, by nearly 11 percentage points, earning a second term in New Yorks 1st congressional district.This time around, Cohen argued that it is easy to change voter registration as long as interested Hamptonites have a "legitimate, bona fide" second residence in New York City. He acknowledged hearing "initial skepticism" about the tax implications, which he denied would be a concern. He stressed that the state Board of Elections only opposes voting in two locations.ANDREW CUOMO TALKS REMATCH WITH MAMDANI, SAYS SOCIALIST'S POLICIES WILL CAUSE 'DEATH' OF NYC"There are no tax implications at all thats part of the message," Cohen said, explaining the strategy is part of a "longer-term play" focused on getting New Yorkers with homes in the Hamptons to "participate in the political process" in New York City.Republican donor and Hamptons metals magnate Andy Sabin opposed the movement."You open up a can of worms to audits and everything else youd be crazy to do it," he told the Post.Election lawyer, Jerry Goldfeder, said that interested Hamptonites would just have to send a change of address to the Board of Elections using a "new, legitimate registration form.""Im trying to switch," Mitchel Agoos, an 87-year-old resident of East Hampton and New York City, told the Post, deeming Mamdani an "antisemite.""Hes a disaster I want to vote in this election. Id feel great to vote against him," Agoos, a Curtis Sliwa supporter who has voted in Suffolk County for decades, added.Fox News Digital reached out to Cuomo's campaign for comment but did not immediately hear back.

NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Connor Zilisch took a tough tumble on Saturday as he celebrated a victory at Watkins Glen International in New York his sixth win of the 2025 season.Zilisch climbed onto the roof of his No. 88 to celebrate the win. He slipped after his left foot caught in the drivers side window netting and he tumbled onto the asphalt.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMHe wrote on social media that he suffered a broken collarbone."Thank you everybody for reaching out today," Zilisch posted on C. "Im out of the hospital and getting better already. Thankful for all the medics for quick attention and grateful it wasnt any worse."TRACKHOUSE RACING SIGNS SHANE VAN GISBERGEN TO MULTI-YEAR EXTENSIONZilisch was set to race in the NASCAR Cup Series on Sunday at Watkins Glen. Trackhouse Racing withdrew the No. 87 that he was set to compete in. His next Xfinity Series start is scheduled for Aug. 22 at Daytona International Speedway.He missed a race earlier this season at Texas Motor Speedway after sustaining a back injury during a crash at Talladega Superspeedway. Hes recorded 11 consecutive top-five finishes and five wins since his return, and won four out of the last five races.Hes currently seven points ahead of Justin Allgaier in the drivers standings. The 19-year-old has 12 top-five finishes and 14 top-10 finishes this season.The Associated Press contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter