Utility workers unearthed two pre-Incan tombs during a routine day on the job in Peru one of many archaeological discoveries in the country this year.The workers, employed by the energy company Clidda, found the burials in Lima just recently. The employees have been digging trenches in the city as part of an ongoing underground gas network project.Both tombs belong to the pre-Incan Chancay culture, which existed in Peru from 1000 to 1470 A.D. The Inca Empire spanned from roughly 1400 to 1533 A.D., with Spanish colonization beginning soon after.ITALIAN ARCHAEOLOGISTS UNVEIL RARE 2,600-YEAR-OLD TOMB UNTOUCHED BY LOOTERS: 'DOORWAY TO OUR ANCESTORS'The two tombs were remarkably different.One was empty, while the other held a 1,000-year-old skeleton.Images show excavators working to remove the remains from the soil.The tomb also contained four clay vessels and three "pumpkin shell artifacts," according to The Associated Press (AP).The male skeleton was found in a torn cloth bundle in a sitting position. Its legs were against its chest.Archaeologist Jos Aliaga told the AP the vessels contained iconography, along with some remaining black, white and red colors.ANCIENT CHRISTIAN TOMB COMPLEX REVEALED BENEATH RUBBLE FROM SYRIA'S CIVIL WAR"[It] allow[s] us to establish a connection with the pre-Incan Chancay culture," the archaeologist said.He added, "Lima is unique among Latin American capitals, in that various archaeological finds are unearthed during nearly every civil project."Local mother Flor Prieto walked through the area with her 7-year-old daughter during the excavation.She told the AP shed assumed the area had always been uninhabited.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER"I always thought they were paths where no one had lived," Prieto observed."But now I know that people older than the Incas have lived there It feels so exciting."This is far from the first skeleton that Clidda has come across.For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyleOver the past 20 years, the company has made more than 2,200 archaeological discoveries.Earlier in June, excavators in Lima unearthed a millennia-old preserved female mummy during the same utility project.The skeleton, which still retained a small amount of brown hair, was found just 20 inches below the ground.

Thereare two kinds of people in Washington, D.C. the ones who commute in from Virginia or Maryland,and the ones whoactually live here. Im in the latter group,alongside generations of "original Washingtonians" whose familieshavecalled this city home foralifetime.Now, Ihavent lived herealifetime, but Imalmostatadecadeand I consider this city my home.So its hardtotake seriously that President Donald Trump has suddenly decidedD.C.crime isanational crisis.The two high-profile incidents involving young White men, one killedand one beaten nearlytodeath,are realand heartbreaking tragedies But the people who live herehavebeentalkingabout crime for years: in neighborhood meetings, onD.C.Reddit threads, in the comments on Instagramand X (s/o Washingtonian ProblemsandAlan Henney).And inD.C., the most troubling trend lately is youth crime. Unsurprising inacity where truancy ratesareamong the highest in the nation.IT'S NOT JUST DEMOCRATS. SOCIALIST MAMDANI'S PLANS SHOULD WORRY REPUBLICANS NATIONWIDEAnd the kids whoarent in classarent just sittingat home either. Theyre raiding CVS, carjacking people running errands, tearing through grocery storesand roaming the streetsat midnight. Entire curfewshavebeenimposed on parts of the city justtoget them inside.You can feel the change in daily life.At some grocery stores, you nowhavetoscanareceipttobe let out through locked gates.At drug stores, youhavetopushabuttonand wait foran employeetounlock basictoiletries. Thats not justan inconvenience; itsasign that businesses no longer feel they can operate normally.This is where Democrats starttosquirm. Wevebeentrainedtotalkabout crime only in the context of prison reformand mandatory minimums, because bad-faithactorshaveweaponized itasaracist dog whistle.I understand that history. But crime isntarace issue, itsaproximity issue. People commit crimesagainst the people who live near them. Thats true inD.C.,and its trueanywhere.TRUMP SENDS MILITARY AFTER THE CARTELS AND ITS LONG OVERDUERefusingtoaddress crime doesnt protect communities of color; it leaves them more vulnerable. The kids causing chaosarent the only ones who live in these neighborhoods. Thereare other young people who wanttolearn, wanttogrowandare watching bad behavior go unchecked.And when you ignore crime, you let it fester until it becomes the excuse for federal overreachand Ihaveno doubt this president would exploitD.C.s home rule if given the chance.Lets be clear, this is notacall for mass incarceration. Throwing minors into prisonand forgetting them is notasolution.Accountability hastocome withachanceat redemption. That starts with holding parents responsible, strengthening K12 educationand tackling truancy before it turns into something worse.We need D.C.s city counciltodeepen theircommitmenttoeducation,after-school programs, mentorship opportunitiesand mental health support thataddresses problems before they escalate. More police can only slow the bleeding. The deeper wound startsat home.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONWealso needtochange the culturearound thisconversation. Democrats often fear that talkingabout crime will make us sound punitive or "tough on crime" inaway thatalienates progressive voters. Butavoiding the issue only makes the communities we claimtorepresent feelabandoned.Aparty that cant talk honestlyabout public safety isaparty that risks losing public trust.All children enter the world with equal worth; who they become depends on the opportunities, boundariesand expectations set by theadultsaround them. That means parents, teachers, mentors,and yes, policymakers.If we wantasafer city, wehavetoinvest, interveneand refusetoexcuse harmful behavior simply because thealternative makes us uncomfortable.D.C. is worth fighting for. But if we keep dodging thisconversation, someone else willhaveit for usand we may not like their solution.CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM YEMISI EGBEWOLE

If you've had the same Yahoo email since the early 2000s, you're not alone. Many of us have been dragging that inbox along for 20+ years, stuffed with decades of old messages, forgotten subscriptions and heavy attachments that could probably sink a server.Recently, Stacy from Nashville, Tennessee, wrote in asking if a message from Yahoo about storage limits and pricing was real or just another scam. The email claimed she'd maxed out her free storage and risked losing email access unless she upgraded or cleared space. Sound familiar?If you've seen the same warning, you're in good company, and yes, it's legit. But that doesn't mean you should click and pay without thinking. Here's what's actually going on and if it might be time to consider a new provider.MULTIPLE US CANCER CENTERS HIT IN COORDINATED PHISHING BREACHSign 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/NEWSLETTERYahoo Mail users with overflowing inboxes are being notified that their storage has exceeded the free limit. Yahoo is making changes that kick in onAug. 27, 2025. If your account is still over the limit by that date, you won't be able to send or receive emails.The email Stacy received originally had incorrect pricing meant for Canadian users. Yahoo followed up with corrected U.S. pricing:This is part of Yahoo's broader push to monetize its email platform while encouraging users to either clean up their inboxes or pay for expanded storage.If you want to keep using Yahoo for free, here are the steps to reduce your storage:Access your storage dashboard in Yahoo Mail settings. Sort and delete large emails, especially those with big attachments. It's easy to keep your email inbox tidy. 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Yahoo may update these steps at any time.)Pro tips:WHAT IS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)?They still count against your storage, even if you don't see them in your main inbox.On desktop (web browser):To empty your Trash folder:To empty your Spam folder:On the Yahoo Mail App (Mobile):To empty Trash:To empty Spam:Important: Deleting messages from Trash and Spam is required to actually free up storage. Emails in those folders still count toward your Yahoo Mail quota until they're permanently removed.Check your real-time usage under settings so you're not caught off guard.Using desktop (Web) Yahoo MailUsing the Yahoo mobile app or mobile siteThis ensures you're up to date and never surprised by a storage cap.If you're frustrated with storage limits, privacy concerns or the uptick in paid features, you're not stuck.Option 1: Forward important emails to another email addressThis is the quickest, no-tech-required method.Tip: Create a separate folder in your other email account for these backups.Option 2: Download emails as filesGreat if you want offline access or to store them on a drive.You can save these files to your desktop, external hard drive, or cloud storage like Google Drive or Dropbox.Consider switching to a more modern provider that offers better value and enhanced privacy features. Many newer email services focus on user privacy, provide clutter-free inboxes and often support the use of alias addresses for added security. Free options are available that seamlessly integrate with popular productivity tools.For recommendations on private and secure email providers that offer alias addresses, visitCyberguy.com/MailGET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HEREIf you're not ready to cut ties completely, forward Yahoo emails to your new address so you don't miss a beat. Here's how to do it:What you should know:Bonus tip:If you useYahoo Mail Plus, you can set upfilters and more advanced forwarding rules for even more control.Yahoo is no longer just an old-school email provider; it's a business looking to turn free users into paying customers. If you rely on Yahoo Mail for critical communication, it's time to decide:Whatever you choose, the worst option is doing nothing and losing access on Aug. 27.Now, before you click anything in that email from Yahoo, take a pause. While this particular message from Yahoo above is real, scammers love to copy messages like this to trick people into clicking fake upgrade links or entering personal info. Always go directly to Yahoo.com or open the Yahoo Mail app to manage your account. Never click links in unexpected emails, even if they look official. You'll also want to protect yourself with strong antivirus software. The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware, potentially accessing your private information, is to have strong antivirus software installed on all your devices. This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams, keeping your personal information and digital assets safe. Think of it as your first line of defense against email scams.Get my picks for the best 2025 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android & iOS devices atCyberGuy.com/LockUpYourTechStacy's email wasn't a scam. 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New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart was born in Utah and played college football at USC and Ole Miss before he decided to turn pro and enter the NFL Draft this year.For his playing ability, the location of where he was born and where he ended up playing college ball didnt have much of an effect. Dart was a four-star recruit and turned out to be a solid football player for the Trojans and Rebels.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMHowever, it did mean he lacked the experience of driving on highways with tolls. Utah has very few toll roads and, depending on where a Utah native lives, they may never have to use the express lanes on the interstate. Mississippi doesnt have toll roads.As Dart assimilates into the northeast part of the U.S., especially in New Jersey and New York, hes learned what tolls are and how to navigate the E-ZPass system. A video of Dart driving on the New Jersey Turnpike went viral over the weekend."I dont know what this stuff means these ticket, E-ZPasses," Dart said as he approached one of the tolls.VIKINGS' RONDALE MOORE SUFFERS DEVASTATING KNEE INJURY ON 1ST PRESEASON PLAY SINCE MISSING ALL OF 2024Dart had the option of using the E-ZPass lane or taking a ticket and paying the toll as he got off one of the exits."I just drive by it every time," he admitted.Dart is likely to be backed up on paying his tolls. Luckily, the rookies contract is worth around $16.9 million, and hell have enough to pay whatever toll charges hit him.If Dart chooses to live around the East Rutherford area, he shouldnt have many tolls to pay if he stays on the local routes.Dart made his preseason debut on Saturday against the Buffalo Bills. He was 12-of-19 with 154 yards and a touchdown pass.New York won the game, 34-25.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

President Donald Trump is expected to hold a news conference at the White House on Monday to discuss crime in Washington. D.C., as federal agents deploy to the streets.The press conference is scheduled for 10 a.m. ET in the White House briefing room. Trump said on social media on Sunday that the news conference on crime and "beautification" will "not only involve ending the Crime, Murder, and Death in our Nations Capital, but will also be about Cleanliness and the General Physical Renovation and Condition of our once beautiful and well maintained Capital.""We are not going to allow people to spend $3.1 Billion Dollars on fixing up a building, like the Federal Reserve, which could have been done in a far more elegant and time sensitive manner for $50 to $100 Million Dollars," Trump wrote on TRUTH Social. "The Renovation would have actually been better, and we would have saved $3 Billion Dollars, Traffic Jams, and never-ending Construction."Trump described D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser who publicly clashed with Trump during the George Floyd riots in 2020 "a good person who has tried, but she has been given many chances, and the Crime Numbers get worse, and the City only gets dirtier and less attractive."TRUMP VOWS TO MAKE DC 'SAFER' AND 'BEAUTIFUL' AS CAPITAL BATTLES CRIME AND HOMELESSNESS"The American Public is not going to put up with it any longer," the president wrote. "Just like I took care of the Border, where you had ZERO Illegals coming across last month, from millions the year before, I will take care of our cherished Capital, and we will make it, truly, GREAT AGAIN! Before the tents, squalor, filth, and Crime, it was the most beautiful Capital in the World. It will soon be that again. Thank you for your attention to this matter See you tomorrow at 10 A.M.!"The president has reignited his warnings about a federal government takeover of Washington, and said he may even deploy the National Guard over recent crime.Bowser told MSNBC on Sunday that "it is always the Presidents prerogative to use federal law enforcement of the National Guard even." Bowser said multiple times throughout the interview that the District is not experiencing a spike in crime.PRESIDENT TRUMP INCREASES FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT PRESENCE IN DC FOLLOWING VIOLENT CRIME SURGEMeanwhile, on Sunday, police instituted a juvenile curfew in the popular Navy Yard neighborhood, after a stolen gun was discharged during a large gathering of young people late on Saturday. The incident came even as the White House had deployed a surge of federal law enforcement officers in the city over the weekend.Trump also said the homeless population would have to move "immediately," posting photos of encampments and trash on the streets."There will be no MR. NICE GUY," Trump posted. "We want our Capital BACK."Last week, Trump teased taking federal control of D.C. after former Department of Government Efficiency employee Edward "Big Balls" Coristine was brutally beaten during an attempted carjacking by teenage suspects."Local youths and gang members, some only 14, 15, and 16-years-old, are randomly attacking, mugging, maiming, and shooting innocent Citizens, at the same time knowing that they will be almost immediately released," Trump wrote. "They are not afraid of Law Enforcement because they know nothing ever happens to them, but its going to happen now!"Trump said D.C. law must be changed to prosecute minors accused of violent crimes as an adult and to "lock them up for a long time, starting at age 14."Fox News' Mark Meredith and Alexandra Hoff contributed to this report.

The New York Yankees have lost seven out of their last nine games, including Sundays matchup against the Houston Astros, and defensive plays have put them in the fans crosshairs.Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger took the brunt of the mockery during the 7-1 defeat. In the top of the ninth inning, Astros batter Ramon Urias blooped one off of reliever Tim Hill in between three Yankees players in left field.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMBellinger fielded the ball on a hop and tried to throw it to home plate to get Jose Altuve out. Instead, the ball slipped out of his hands and fell behind him. The brutal blunder allowed the Astros to take a 6-1 lead. Mauricio Dubon added one more on an infield single.The veteran was mocked on social media as Yankees fans' frustrations boiled over.Bellinger has been hit or miss for the Yankees this season. He has 20 home runs in 109 games and is hitting .272 with a .810 OPS. However, in the last five games, hes 2-for-17 with two runs scored and two walks.YANKEES BROADCASTERS CRACK 'SEINFELD' JOKES AS TEAM FACES ASTROS PITCHER NAMED JASON ALEXANDERNew York was only able to muster up three hits the entire game and fell to 62-56 on the season. The Yankees have fallen 6.5 games behind the Toronto Blue Jays for first place in the American League East and 2.5 games behind the Boston Red Sox for the second AL Wild Card spot.The Yankees have committed six errors in the last nine games.Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected for arguing balls and strikes.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

President Donald Trump's week will culminate in a high-stakes summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, where the two leaders are expected to discuss the war in Ukraine and the broader state of U.S.Russia relations on the global stage.The summit, scheduled for Friday, has drawn international scrutiny amid concerns that Washington and Moscow could attempt to broker terms for ending the conflict without formally involving Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, leaving him only a tacit role in negotiations.ZELENSKYY THANKS NATO, EUROPEAN LEADERS FOR BACKING HIS PUSH TO JOIN TRUMPPUTIN SUMMITTrump has previously said that Putin and Zelenskyy were close to a ceasefire deal but signaled that war-weary Kyiv would have to concede significant territory, an outcome that Ukrainians and many European allies oppose.Russian forces currently occupy approximately one-fifth of Ukraines territory stretching from the Russian border to Crimea including regions vital to the countrys economy, rich in minerals, industry, and home to Europes largest nuclear power plant.Both the White House and the Kremlin have acknowledged Zelenskyys request to join the talks, though no formal invitation has been extended to the Ukrainian leader. If granted a seat at the table, it would mark the first face-to-face meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin since the Kremlin launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February of 2022.The summit comes as Russias war grinds into its third year and fifth month, with Moscow showing little sign of abandoning its efforts to erode Ukraines sovereignty and reassert the territorial influence of the former Soviet empire.PUTIN ALLY WARNS 'TITANIC EFFORTS' ARE UNDERWAY TO SINK TRUMP SUMMIT OVER UKRAINE WARThe Kremlin said in a statement on Saturday that Trump and Putin are expected to "focus on discussing options for achieving a long-term peaceful resolution" in Ukraine. "This will evidently be a challenging process, but we will engage in it actively and energetically," the statement added.Over the weekend, several European leaders voiced support for Zelenskyys push to attend this weeks summit, amid growing concerns that Kyivs long-term security could be negotiated without its direct involvement.The leaders of Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Finland and the European Commission said in a joint statement that any diplomatic solution brokered between Trump and Putin must uphold the security interests of both Ukraine and Europe.ZELENSKYY WONT CEDE TERRITORY FOR PEACE DEAL AHEAD OF TRUMPPUTIN SUMMIT"The U.S. has the power to force Russia to negotiate seriously," European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas told Reuters on Sunday. "Any deal between the U.S. and Russia must have Ukraine and the EU included, for it is a matter of Ukraines and the whole of Europes security," she added.NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte also voiced support for Zelenskyy's attendance at the meeting and called the summit an opportunity to measure how serious Putin is about "bringing this terrible war to an end."Zelenskyy thanked European leaders for their support and said that "the end of the war must be fair.""I am grateful to everyone who stands with Ukraine and our people today for the sake of peace in Ukraine, which is defending the vital security interests of our European nations," he said.

Researchers have uncovered a new factor that could contribute to Alzheimers disease development.A study by Harvard Medical School has identified low lithium levels in the brain as a possible trigger for the common dementia.Lithium is known to have many functions in the brain, including balancing mood-regulating chemicals, protecting neurons and managing emotional processing. It has also been used to treat bipolar disorder and depression.ALZHEIMERS RESEARCHERS SAY TARGETING BRAIN SUGAR COULD HELP PROTECT AGAINST DEMENTIANow, new findings show that the metal could be a "missing link" in Alzheimers risk, according to a Harvard press release.The researchers tested lithiums effects in mice, as well as human brain tissue and blood samples.The human brain samples were obtained in partnership with the Rush Memory and Aging Project in Chicago, which maintains post-mortem brain tissue from thousands of donors.The samples represented the full spectrum of cognitive health, ranging from no sign of disease to mild cognitive impairment to advanced Alzheimers, the release stated.TWO CANCER DRUGS SHOW PROMISE IN REVERSING ALZHEIMER'S DEVASTATING EFFECTSThey discovered that lithium levels became lower as signs of the disease increased, showing as "greatly diminished" in advanced Alzheimers patients.As toxic amyloid plaques build up in the brain a hallmark of Alzheimer's they begin to attach to lithium, keeping it from performing its protective functions.When the mice were fed a "lithium-restricted diet," their brains' lithium levels decreased, causing accelerated aging, formation of amyloid-beta plaques, greater inflammation, memory loss and cognitive decline."Lithium turns out to be like other nutrients we get from the environment, such as iron and vitamin C," said senior author Bruce Yankner, professor of genetics and neurology in the Blavatnik Institute at Harvard Medical School, in the release."Its the first time anyones shown that lithium exists at a natural level thats biologically meaningful without giving it as a drug."ALZHEIMER'S RISK COULD RISE WITH SPECIFIC SLEEP PATTERN, EXPERTS WARNThe researchers also discovered a new type of lithium compound lithium orotate that did not bind to amyloid. When mice drank water containing this compound, it helped to restore memory and reverse brain damage, even for those who had advanced signs of disease.The findings were published in the journal Nature."What impresses me the most about lithium is the widespread effect it has on the various manifestations of Alzheimers," said Yanker. "I really have not seen anything quite like it in all my years of working on this disease.""The idea that lithium deficiency could be a cause of Alzheimers disease is new and suggests a different therapeutic approach."While the study did suggest that the amount of lithium in the brain could be related to amyloid beta buildup, it did have some obvious limitations, according to Ozama Ismail, Ph.D., director of scientific programs for the Alzheimers Association in Chicago."Animal models do not directly replicate Alzheimers in humans; rather, they can provide some insights into the biology of disease progression and development," Ismail, who was not involved in the study, told Fox News Digital."The mouse models have been modified to accumulate amyloid beta, a hallmark protein that builds up in the brains of people with Alzheimers."While studies in mouse models are a "vital early step" in therapeutic research, Ismail emphasized that much more research is needed to understand the health effects of lithium levels in the brain."Understanding if lithium can be therapeutic for Alzheimer's requires large clinical trials in representative populations," he said.Much like other major diseases, it is likely that Alzheimer's treatment will require multiple approaches combining medication and lifestyle changes, Ismail predicted.The researchers agreed that more research in human clinical trials is needed.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER"You have to be careful about extrapolating from mouse models, and you never know until you try it in a controlled human clinical trial," Yankner noted. "But so far, the results are very encouraging."If future studies confirm these findings, the scientists say that routine blood tests could potentially screen for lithium levels and identify people at risk.In the meantime, Yankner cautioned against people taking lithium compounds "on their own.""My hope is that lithium will do something more fundamental than anti-amyloid or anti-tau therapies, not just lessening but reversing cognitive decline and improving patients lives," he said.For more health articles, visitwww.foxnews.com/healthThe study was supported by the National Institutes of Health, the Ludwig Family Foundation, the Glenn Foundation for Medical Research and the Aging Mind Foundation.

Ive spent more than three decades on the road, proudly building my career as an independent contractor in the trucking industry. Being my own boss allowed me to raise my four daughters, support my family, and chart my own path forward as a business owner. But in 2020, that livelihood was thrown into chaos by a law from Sacramento, California, lawmakers who ignored how real truckers work and threatened to put thousands of us out of business.By forcing a one-size-fits-all definition of employment, Assembly Bill 5 (AB 5) made it nearly impossible for small business truckers to operate independently in California. I was faced with a heartbreaking decision: stay in my home state and watch my business collapse or leave California to preserve the freedom I had fought so hard for.MAJOR BUSINESS GROUP INTERVENES TO BLUNT NEWSOM LAWSUIT ATTEMPTING TO REINSTATE EV MANDATESI chose to leave.Thousands of independent truckers across the country watched what happened in California with fear. Many of us are women, veterans, immigrants and first-generation business owners. The ability to choose when and how we work isnt just a perk. Its a lifeline.Thats why Im grateful to Republican California Rep. Kevin Kiley for standing up for independent workers like me by introducing "Modern Worker Empowerment Act," which passed out of committee in the House of Representatives passed in late July.CA DROPS GREEN BIG-RIG MANDATES, ENDING LEGAL FIGHT WITH BILL BARR-LINKED GROUPThis bill is a major win for independent contractors. It restores a consistent, common-sense definition of independent work and ensures that truckers like me can continue building our businesses without being forced into rigid, outdated employment models. After the damage done by AB 5 in California, its encouraging to see Congress taking steps in the right direction.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONKiley understands that protecting independent contractors isnt just about economics its about dignity, autonomy and fairness. He saw how AB 5 crushed opportunity in California and took action to make sure those same mistakes wouldnt be repeated nationwide.WATCH: BLUE-STATE REPUBLICAN 'THANKFUL' FOR MOVE TO SCRAP GAS-CAR BAN AS NEWSOM VOWS COURT FIGHT TO SAVE ITRunning my truck as a small business allowed me to take long hauls across the country sometimes bringing my children along while keeping the flexibility and control that mattered most for my familys wellbeing. And I took pride in serving as a role model: showing that women can thrive behind the wheel, own their business and contribute to Americas supply chain.Thanks to leaders like Rep. Kiley, Washington is finally recognizing that independent contractors deserve the same respect and freedom as traditional employees. I hope the Senate moves quickly to pass this bill and send it to the presidents desk.I may have had to leave California to keep my business alive but with this new legislation, maybe one day Ill be able to come back.

CBS News staffers say they're "cautiously optimistic" about their future under new Paramount CEO David Ellison, who made their office his first stop minutes after taking control of the newly-merged company.The company, now dubbed "Paramount, a Skydance Corporation,"oversees a variety of media and entertainmentassets, including CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, the Paramount Plus streaming service and the iconic movie studio.Once the long-planned deal officially closed on Thursday, Ellison prioritized CBS News over the other properties.Ellison and Paramount Chair of TV Media George Cheeks visited CBS News New York City headquarters, popping in for the 9 a.m. editorial meeting and then briefly meeting with CBS News executives, including newly-minted "60 Minutes" executive producer Tanya Simon.One CBS News employee told Fox News Digital Ellison then received a quick tour of the "60 Minutes" offices and spent some time shaking staffers hands.PARAMOUNT, SKYDANCE COMPLETE $8 BILLION MERGER AS FCC CONTINUES CBS PROBE"Everyone was happy he stopped by the meeting, and they made it clear it was his first stop after closing the deal. Obviously symbolic but also encouraging that he would do that," a second CBS News staffer told Fox News Digital."He was very complimentary of the team and said he believed in us. He was joined by George Cheeks who echoed that," the staffer continued. "They acknowledged how hard of a time the merger has been for the division, especially.""CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King and "60 Minutes" correspondents Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker and Anderson Cooper all said hello to Ellison, the son of billionaire Oracle co-founderLarry Ellison, during the visit.The second CBS News insider added that everyone is "cautiously optimistic" about the new regime.SKYDANCE INFORMS TRUMPS FCC IT WILL ELIMINATE DEI AT PARAMOUNT, CREATE CBS NEWS OMBUDSMAN FOLLOWING MERGEREllisons takeover comes after a rough stretch for the Tiffany Networks news division.Prior to the merger closing, Paramount and CBS agreed to settle President Donald Trumps "election interference" lawsuit last month for a sum expected to be north of $30 million, including $16 million upfront for Trump's presidential library. The lawsuit accused CBS of aiding then-Vice President Kamala Harris through deceptive editing ahead of the presidential election.The settlement irked many inside CBS News, but fallout from the ordeal began before the deal was reached.In April, "60 Minutes" executive producer Bill Owens resigned, claiming he could no longer maintain editorial independence from corporate honchos while CBS' parent company, Paramount Global, was in a months-long legal battle with the president. Owens had long insisted he would not apologize for the edit at the center of Trumps claims.FCC APPROVES PARAMOUNT-SKYDANCE MERGER FOLLOWING TRUMP SETTLEMENT, COLBERT CANCELLATIONThe following month, CBS News President and CEO Wendy McMahon was pushed out of the network. "Its become clear that the company and I do not agree on the path forward," she said.The "60 Minutes" ordeal and executive departures came as CBS' morning and evening newscasts are both stuck in third place behind rivals ABC and NBC.Ellison has not named a new, long-term head of CBS News and has refused to comment on "rumors," although employees enjoy working with current CBS News presidentTomCibrowski, who joined the company earlier this year.Meanwhile, FCC chairman Brendan Carr has not closed the proceedings he previously opened against the network for "news distortion" in the airing of the infamous interview with Harris. Any fallout will now land on Ellison and the companys new leadership.Ellison published an open letter on Thursday, calling CBS News the "home to one of the most storied American broadcast journalism legacies in America, including60 Minutes, with a long tradition of impactful reporting led by seasoned journalists committed to accuracy, integrity, and public trust."PARAMOUNT, CBS FORCED TO PAY EIGHT FIGURES, CHANGE EDITORIAL POLICY IN SETTLEMENT WITH PRESIDENT TRUMPEllison appeared on CNBC on Friday and continued to praise CBS News."When you think about the legacy of CBS News and 60 Minutes, the home of Walter Cronkite, it is a storied legacy that we intend to honor and carry forward," Ellison said.Ellison had previously committed to installing anombudsman at CBS News, but insisted it wont be any sort of distraction moving forward."It is a vehicle for transparency, not oversight. And it basically is a way for both external and internally for people to provide feedback. And then that gets reported up to the president of Paramount, Jeff Shell. It doesn't get reported anywhere else," Ellison said.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"Our No.1 job is to entertain and inspire audiences around the world. And with respect, I don't believe that that means that they want us to inject politics into everything we do. I actually think they want the opposite," he continued. "And so from that standpoint, we just believe that if you're breathing, you're our audience and we don't intend to politicize the company."Whether Ellisons vision will translate into renewed confidence in CBS News remains to be seen, but his early outreach appears to have struck the right tone.