Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Netflix partnership was extended Monday with a multi-year, first-look deal for film and television projects through Archewell Productions.While the deal began in 2020 and now includes five Sussex-branded media projects in addition to Markle's As Ever lifestyle brand, experts questioned if the extended partnership with the streaming giant signaled a downward trend for the royals.Despite the success of her recent "With Love, Meghan" series, The Hollywood Reporter claimed the Netflix change mirrored the "downgrade" the Obamas experienced with the streamer and their Higher Ground banner.MEGHAN MARKLE'S LEGAL CLASH WITH HALF-SISTER COULD DERAIL PRINCE HARRY'S ROYAL RECONCILIATION"We're proud to extend our partnership with Netflix and expand our work together to include the As ever brand," Markle said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital."My husband and I feel inspired by our partners who work closely with us and our Archewell Productions team to create thoughtful content across genres that resonates globally, and celebrates our shared vision."Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams told Fox News Digital that the new Netflix deal was "a clear sign that the Sussexes are not A-listers and that, despite the appeal of their brand, they have taken a bad hit."MARTHA STEWART TAKES JAB AT MEGHAN MARKLE'S LIFESTYLE BRAND, QUESTIONS IF SHE KNOWS WHAT SHES TALKING ABOUT'"There clearly is no repeat of the reported $100 million Netflix offered before. This first-look deal is certain to be less, probably a good deal less. It is true that Netflix continues to link with As Ever, Meghan's lifestyle brand, and that may be the most commercially successful part of this new arrangement."According to The New York Times, citing a source, the deal is indeed reportedly worth less for Harry and Meghan than their last arrangement with Netflix.Meanwhile, Fitzwilliams added, "If you don't do much you don't deserve much, and we've been reading about how they will adapt Meet Me At The Lake for ages."In August 2023, the couple purchased the rights to Carley Fortune's best-selling romance novel, "Meet Me at the Lake," and had plans to make the page-turner into a feature film. It is reportedly still in the works.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS"Meet Me at the Lake" has a storyline that resembles Prince Harry's life, and follows a 30-something woman who finds love in a hopeless place following the tragic loss of her mother, who died in a car crash.Fern, the novel's main character, returns to her mom's lakeside resort in Canada to figure out a plan for her life, only to reconnect with a long-lost love with a penchant for expensive suits named Will.While Fitzwilliams believed the updated Netflix deal was "a bad hit" for the royal couple, branding expert Doug Eldridge told Fox News Digital that the new agreement isn't uncommon in the entertainment industry."While it appears like a negative downgrade on first pass, that's akin to reading only headlines versus the fine print," Eldridge said. "In other words, Harry and Meghan still have several other creative projects with Netflix, as well as an expanded relationship around the As Ever lifestyle brand. The latter will be a revenue generator for both sides, which is difficult to create (much less sustain) around traditional reality television.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER"This might not be a home run for Markle, but it's certainly not the strikeout critics might have been hoping for."Eldridge noted that the couple could have faced a bigger setback if they had "placed all their eggs in the reality/pseudo-doc category.""I'm not sure what the market looks like, in terms of a would-be bidding war, now that the exclusivity clause is set to expire," Eldridge explained. "That said, just like the boosters and fuel tank eventually fall off the space shuttle as it ascends into orbit, so too might be the case with Harry and Meghan, as they climb higher to their bigger, broader, vision.""If this series was what was required to get them into orbit, then it was certainly a win, as they are now able to explore the 'deep space' of other ventures, which are not only intellectually more diverse, but also don't require them to be the 'name and face' behind the product itself."Still, royal expert Ian Pelham Turner said the Netflix shift alluded to unanswered questions about the couple's future branding potential from within the streaming giant."Obviously, Netflix feels that Harry and Meghan are losing brand value based on their current standing," Turner told Fox News Digital. "However, the streaming giant may have made a fundamental mistake in that the isolated position the couple are currently in could rapidly change if negotiations [return] to the U.K.""Perhaps there could be a new approach of them becoming royal ambassadors in America," Turner stated, noting that "it could see their brand value soaring."For now, season two of "With Love, Meghan" will premiere this month, and a special holiday episode will air in December."Harry and Meghan are influential voices whose stories resonate with audiences everywhere," Bela Bajaria, Netflixs chief content officer, said in a statement. "The response to their work speaks for itself Harry & Meghan gave viewers an intimate look into their lives and quickly became one of our most-watched documentary series.""More recently, fans have been inspired by With Love, Meghan, with products from the new As ever line consistently selling out in record time. Were excited to continue our partnership with Archewell Productions and to entertain our members together."

Sorority recruitment at the University of Alabama, better known as "Bama Rush," has become a viral cultural moment, with thousands watching to see which houses incoming freshmen join.Its a week defined by carefully coordinated outfits, whirlwind conversations, and now, millions of TikTok views. While rush has always been a high-stakes tradition in the South, the social media age has turned it into a viral spectacle.Videos from the University of Alabama's sorority rush week went viral on TikTok in 2021. The #bamarush and #alabamarush hashtags on TikTok have attracted millions of views during the past few years and continue to do so."It's emotional boot camp. It's psychological warfare," Brandis Bradley, a sorority coach, told PEOPLE of the process of primary recruitment. "And their frontal lobes aren't even fully developed."BAMA RUSH: INSIDE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA'S WILD AND CUTTHROAT' SORORITY RECRUITMENT PROCESSFor two members of Zeta Tau Alpha senior Kylan Darnell and junior Kaiden Kilpatrick the reality of Greek life is personal and powerful after the two women harnessed social media to attract thousands of viewers to their pages.Darnell didnt grow up with Southern sorority culture. The reigning Miss Ohio Teen USA at the time, she arrived at Alabama from a small town with little knowledge of what rush even entailed."I was the first person from my high school to go to Alabama," Darnell told Fox News Digital. "I had no idea about the culture, and honestly, I felt clueless. When I got to orientation and other girls started talking about rush, I had to ask, What is that?"CRIMSON PRIDE: ALABAMA FOOTBALL SENIORS REFLECT ON PERSONAL LEGACIES IN FINAL EPISODE OF FOX NATION SERIESThat same night, she got her first real taste of what sorority life looked like when a group of girls and their mothers took her down Sorority Row. She was instantly hooked."I called my mom and said, Mother, I have to try to be in a sorority," she recalled. "But my parents werent on board at first. My mom said no. My dad said, Were not paying for friends.""He told me, Youre the most outgoing girl we know, youll be fine without it. But I kept pushing. Daddy listened to his little princess," she added with a laugh. "Eventually, I talked them into it."A spontaneous TikTok she made on the first day of recruitment, originally sent to her familys text message group chat to explain the process to her family, went viral while she was still in orientation. Within hours, her life changed."That first video was supposed to be a video diary for my family," she said. "But I posted it on TikTok, and when I came back from convocation, my phone had blown up. I couldnt believe it."Her audience grew overnight."After that, my life completely changed," she said. "I became financially independent and was able to pay for the rest of college through TikTok. It launched my platform, and gave me a voice."But that platform came with a price. Darnell, now with 1.2 million followers and over 82 million likes, said the scrutiny became overwhelming."Its been fun and I wouldnt trade it, but its also been really hard to navigate college while being under a microscope," she said. "People forget that were real people."Kaiden Kilpatrick, who joined Zeta in 2023 and now has over 228,000 TikTok followers of her own, echoed that sentiment, but said social media also brought access."Its helping more than anything, but it creates a highlight reel," Kilpatrick told Fox News Digital. "Recruitment is so much more than TikTok trends. Its about finding people who push you to grow. The challenge is reminding everyone theres real connection and purpose behind all the aesthetics."15 OF THE WILDEST, WACKIEST COLLEGE CLASSES TAUGHT IN AMERICA TODAYDarnell agreed, and this year, she chose to take a step back."I didnt want to keep posting just for views," she said. "When my younger sister started rushing, the comments about her were brutal. I needed to protect my peace."She also acknowledged how quickly things can turn toxic."The comments start coming in, and suddenly its not fun anymore. It used to be something I was proud to show. But people began making assumptions about my sorority or my sister, and it was exhausting."Both women shared the impact of the community of high achievers that their sorority has provided."Leadership isnt just about holding a title," said Kilpatrick. "Its about showing up for people on their worst days, not just their best. Loyalty isnt blind. Its choosing to have someones back even when its hard or inconvenient."For Darnell, an aspiring sports broadcaster, the value of Greek life showed up in one unforgettable moment when she was connected to renowned sports broadcaster Erin Andrews."Right after I ran home to Zeta, I got a call from Erin Andrews. Shes a Zeta too," she said. "She told me, Good job, little Kylan I cant wait to see you fill my shoes. That was surreal."Beyond the glamour, she said, the real value is in the way sororities support driven women."People think its all parties and outfits, but Ive met some of the most motivated, career-focused women I know through my sorority," she said. "Being surrounded by girls who are also striving for something, it helped me push toward my dreams too.""Its more than social life. Its GPA standards, philanthropy, leadership training. My house emphasizes academics and its full of girls who are future CEOs, doctors, broadcasters."Still, both women admit the future of RushTok is uncertain. With growing scrutiny, misconceptions, and pressure, theyre not sure the next wave of college freshmen will document the process as openly."Its getting to the point where I dont think girls will keep posting," Darnell said. "The negativity is too much. It used to be so fun, now its stressful.""You have girls getting judged on what they wear, where they end up, and then complete strangers attack the sororities when things dont go the way they expected. Thats not what this is about."Kilpatrick echoed the concern but expressed hope."Instead of tearing girls down for being too much," she said, "we should be celebrating the fact that theyre putting themselves out there in a high-pressure environment where its way easier to hide.""At a school where tradition is everything," she added, "I see my role as honoring it, but also making sure it evolves with the women in it."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPAt the University of Alabama, on Aug. 17 at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, is when thousands of students find out which sorority has accepted their membership bid.

Amid the fight in Texas over Republicans' efforts to redraw the state's congressional maps, leaders of the Democratic Party have expressed the need to meet what they have described as partisan tactics, with more partisan tactics.But GOP elections experts argue Democrats have always been partisan in their congressional map drawing, despite an effort to frame the newly aggressive tactics as a reversal.One example is former Obama wingman and U.S. Attorney General, Eric Holder, who did an interview with the New York Times about how he has "reversed course on gerrymandering."In 2017, Holder founded the National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC), to lead the Democratic Party's "comprehensive redistricting strategy" focused on drawing congressional maps "in a fair manner." This week, Axios reported Holder would be meeting with House Democrats to discuss their redistricting battle going forward, which comes after Holder told the Times that GOP efforts in Texas must be "met in the moment."DEMOCRATIC STRATEGIST SAYS PARTY LACKS 'MORAL AUTHORITY' ON TEXAS REDISTRICTING FIGHT "Everything should be on the table. Weve got to put pressure on Republicans and make sure they understand that theres a price that they might have to pay in 2026," Holder told the Times earlier this month. "Whatever it is that might forestall this truly anti-democracy, authoritarian move that theyre trying to pull in Texas has to be brought.""Nothing has changed except the donors funding his losing redistricting efforts now want Democrats to ignore their state constitutions, violate state and federal law, and gerrymander harder," said Adam Kincaid, the founder of the competing GOP group set up in 2017 to challenge the NDRC.The Republican redistricting efforts in Texas have resulted in Democrats fleeing the state in many cases to Democrat-led havens that critics argue are highly gerrymandered themselves to halt the GOP effort from going forward. These state-level challenges subsequently spurred nationwide resistance, including from Democratic Party governors around the country who have announced plans to retaliate by redrawing maps of their own, citing Trump and Republicans as their motivation."If Republicans are willing to rewrite these rules to give themselves an advantage, then they're leaving us no choice," said New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, who has announced plans to try and redraw New York's congressional maps in response to Trump and Republicans. Meanwhile, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said the redistricting push by Trump and Republicans has inevitably "forced" him to consider leading an effort to redraw California's congressional maps "to offset the rigging of maps in red states."NETWORKS POUNCE ON REPUBLICAN REDISTRICTING. THEY DIDNT CARE WHEN DEMOCRATS DID IT Kincaid's group, the National Republican Redistricting Trust (NRRT), pointed Fox News Digital to an early 2018 NDRC's tax form, indicating the Democratic Party redistricting group's "organizational mission" and "most significant activities" are to "favorably position Democrats for the redistricting process.""Democrats like Eric Holder, Gavin Newsom, and Kathy Hochul have never cared about fairness when it comes to redistricting; they have shown that they are willing to abandon their principles as long as it means more seats in Congress for Democrats," said Mason Di Palma, Communications Director at the Republican State Leadership Committee. "The American people can see right through their hypocritical power grab and will not let them off the hook."Meanwhile, conservative election law expert Hans von Spakovsky, said the idea that Holder has been against political gerrymandering as the head of the NDRC is "laughable.""They keep telling Trump that he needs to stop what's going on in Texas Texas has to fix those districts, because the Fifth Circuit said," Spakovsky said in response to questions about partisanship in the ongoing redistricting fight. He argued that Trump can't just "ignore the law."OBAMA LABELS TEXAS REDISTRICTING PUSH 'A POWER GRAB THAT UNDERMINES OUR DEMOCRACY'Meanwhile, Spakovsky pointed out that Newsom's suggestion to lead an effort to redraw the state's congressional maps would mean getting rid of legislation aimed at making congressional map drawing less partisan, through independent redistricting committees.In Newsom's letter to Trump announcing his proposed retaliation, the governor concedes that he believes congressional maps should be drawn by "independent, citizen-led efforts," but insists that if the president does not "stand-down" he will have to go to lead his own effort."We tried to play by a higher set of standards and rules with our independent redistricting, and we believe in that. And we are not talking about eliminating that commission," Newsom said during a press conference discussing his potential retaliatory efforts. "We are talking about emergency measures to respond to what's happening in Texas, and we will nullify what happens in Texas." However, even with California's independent redistricting commission, Spakovsky says the California redistricting process has still been laden with partisanship, pointing to how after the 2024 election, Republicans statewide in California got about 40% of the vote, but they only have 17% of the congressional seats, or 9 out of 52 seats."Californias gerrymandered," Trump said last week during an interview on CNBC. "We should have many more seats in Congress in California." The week prior, Vice President J.D. Vance called gerrymandering in California "outrageous."Many of the Democrats who fled Texas have been criticized for fleeing to states that critics say have their own highly partisan congressional maps favoring Democrats, such as Illinois.Texas Governor Greg Abbott, who has been at the forefront of efforts to force Democrats to return to their state, slammed Democrats involved in this redistricting fight from these Democrat-gerrymandered states as "completely out of control.""They've been engaged in gerrymandering for decades in California, Illinois, New York, and elsewhere, and what they have lost touch with is the people," Abbott said.Newsom's office challenged the assertions that California, and the governor, have a track record of engaging in partisan redistricting, insisting that Newsom actually "has a long history of supporting independent redistricting, both at the state and national level, a principle many Republicans have voiced opposition to over the years."Neither Holder, Hochul, nor representatives for the pair returned Fox News Digital's requests for comment.

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., drew large crowds over the weekend for his "Fighting Oligarchy Tour" in a state that would seem otherwise loath to listen to his democratic socialist message.Sanders spoke to a standing-room-only crowd at a theater in Wheeling a city sandwiched between Ohio and Pennsylvania in the Northern Panhandle and held two other events in the capital, Charleston, and in Lenore, a coal town of 1,300 just across the Tug Fork River from Kentucky.Sanders said Republicans didnt win West Virginia in 2024 the second-reddest state behind Wyoming but that Democrats "lost it."Republicans, however, dismissed the left-wing firebrands rallies. They said the real evidence of political momentum in the Mountain State is in the numbers the GOP continues to attract in a place where "bluedog" Democrats like Sen. Joe Manchin and Rep. Nick Joe Rahall dominated politics only a decade ago.CHARLESTON BISHOP REBUKES TRUMP'S HARSH DEPORTATIONS, CITES GEORGE W. BUSH'S ACCEPTABLE PLANOn social media, Sanders celebrated his Lenore rally as a "great turnout" in a place "where Trump won 74% of the vote.""The working class here knows that its absurd to slash Medicaid & SNAP to give tax breaks to billionaires. Trump didnt win West Virginia, Dems lost it. Working people want a real alternative."In Wheeling, where behemoth industrial facilities line the Ohio River southward toward Huntington, Sanders said he came to "beg" for public political activism.West Virginia Republican Party Chairman Josh Holstein told Fox News Digital in a Monday interview that if voters compared Sanders Wheeling rally to his campaign event a decade ago in Huntington, theyd notice that many more came to hear him for the first time than this past weekend."Our party has surpassed 500,000 registered Republicans in West Virginia for the first time ever. And it's a complete reversal from just nine years ago when the Democrats had an almost 200,000 registered voter advantage," Holstein said."It's just a remarkable turnaround, it really goes to show where are the hearts and minds of the people of West Virginia? They're with us, they are not with the Democrats."WATCH: BERNIE SANDERS REACTS TO TRUMP'S IRAN STRIKES IN REAL TIME AT 'FIGHTING OLIGARCHY' RALLYHolstein said the progressive movement was at its height when Sanders was its de facto leader when he ran for president, and that his rallies were also a silent indictment of today's Democratic Party."I do find it a little hilarious that the only person that can really draw the crowd in West Virginia or anywhere at this point for the Democratic base is somebody that's not a Democrat," Holstein quipped.Rep. Riley Moore, a Republican from the Eastern Panhandle the one part of the state Sanders did not visit offered his own irony."A millionaire socialist flying on a private jet to lecture working-class West Virginians about oligarchy is laughable," said Moore."But theres nothing funny about the job and community-destroying green energy policies that Bernie Sanders pushes on behalf of the real [at] ESG-pushing [investment] institutions."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPState Del. Mike Pushkin, D-Kanawha, chairman of the West Virginia Democratic Party, credited Sanders as the first of any federal lawmaker to hold a town hall in the state."Sen. Sanders came to West Virginia and did something our Republican congressional delegation refuses to do hold open town hall meetings and take questions directly from the people they represent," Pushkin said."Everywhere he went, the crowds were standing-room-only, and they greeted him with real enthusiasm. West Virginians responded to his message loud and clear they want to get dark money out of politics, protect Social Security and Medicare, and create real economic opportunity for everyone."

Instagram has introduced three new features to help you share more easily with friends:Friend Map,Repost, and a Friends tab in Reels. While all three are designed to boost connection, one in particular, the Friend Map, has sparked some privacy misconceptions.While the Friend Map has been welcomed by some, it's also fueling misconceptions online. Social media posts have spread confusion about whether it shares your live location by default, prompting questions about how much control you really have.Here's what these new tools actually do, how they work, and what you need to know before using them.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts, and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, youll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide - free when you join myCYBERGUY.COM/NEWSLETTER.META ADDS TEEN SAFETY FEATURES TO INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOKThe new Repost feature lets you share public reels and feed posts directly with your followers. Your reposts appear both in their feeds and in a dedicated tab on your profile, making it easy to revisit your favorites.Creators benefit, too. When someone reposts your content, it can reach that person's followers, even if they don't follow you, opening the door to new audiences.To repost, tap therepost icon, add an optional note, andsave. The post will credit the original creator so everyone knows where it came from.Friend Map allows you to opt in to sharing your last active location with a select group of friends. You can choose from options like friends you follow back, Close Friends, or a custom list. You can also turn location sharing off at any time.Privacy matters here. A Meta spokesperson told us:"Instagram Map is off by default, and your live location is never shared unless you choose to turn it on. If you do, only people you follow backor a private, custom list you selectcan see your location."META AIS NEW CHATBOT RAISES PRIVACY ALARMSHead of Instagram Adam Mosseri also clarified that tagging a location in your story only shares that place with your followers for 24 hours, it does not reveal your real-time location.If you're a parent with supervision tools enabled, you'll be notified if your teen turns on location sharing. You can also disable the feature for them.Location updates occur when you open the app or return to it from the background. Beyond location sharing, the map also lets you explore stories, reels, and notes tagged with a location from friends and creators you follow.TheFriends tab in Reels shows you the public content your friends have liked, commented on, reposted, or created. You can also see recommendations from Blends you've joined.You'll have controls to hide your own likes or comments and mute activity from certain people. This makes it easy to keep your feed focused on what you enjoy.GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HEREIf you love staying connected on Instagram, these tools give you more ways to share and discover content with people you care about. But the Friend Map feature demands extra attention. If you decide to turn it on, take time to customize your sharing settings. Think about who really needs to see your location and review your choices regularly. For parents, this is a good opportunity to talk with teens about online privacy.Instagram's latest features are a mix of fun and function. Reposts make it easier to share what inspires you, Friends tab helps spark conversations, and Friend Map opens the door to spontaneous meetups, but only if you manage privacy wisely. The good news: you're in control of what you share and with whom.So, would you trade a little privacy for more connection with friends on Instagram? Let us know by writing to us atCyberguy.com/Contact.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts, and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, youll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide - free when you join myCYBERGUY.COM/NEWSLETTER.Copyright 2025 CyberGuy.com.All rights reserved.

Actor Jason Momoa, famous for playing "Aquaman" and the barbarian warlord Khal Drogo in "Game of Thrones," revealed on Monday how he changed his mind about his son joining the film industry and getting cast in an upcoming "Dune" sequel.Momoa spoke on the "SmartLess" podcast about how he was initially hesitant about allowing his teenage son, Nakoa-Wolf Momoa, to join the acting industry."I'm like, You're never acting. There's no way I'm let - I'm not letting you act," he said, reflecting on his sons earlier acting ambitions after having done school plays. "I'm just like, I don't want my kid [to be a] child actor. I don't want you in this business. Blah blah blah."At age 16, a revelation occurred, however, when the Game of Thrones alumni planned to bring his son with him to the set of Denis Villeneuves "Dune" films.JOSH BROLIN SLAMS ACADEMY OVER OSCAR SNUB, JOKES HE'S GOING TO QUIT ACTING"So, cut to, I'm like, 'He's 16. I really want - it's time for my son to be with me and travel," Momoa recalled, sharing how his son wanted to learn more about acting.Momoa argued that bringing his son could instill a work ethic "like mine of the Midwest." Long hours of action scenes in heavy body armor are no cakewalk, Momoa said, "It's not digging ditches, but it's f---ing hard."Momoa spoke about how a friend, producer Cale Boyter, encouraged him to film a "stunt reel" tape with his son beforehand to test his skills. The actor then spoke about the process where his son, with very little acting experience, managed to greatly impress Boyter.He sent an audition tape of his son showing his acting skills, which impressed the filmmakers so much they asked him to test some scenes in London with other actors who would potentially be in the film.Momoa recalled being a nervous wreck while watching his son audition, "He had to do like a really hard scene that even if I had to do that scene, there's no way I could pull that off, and to do that for the first time, and this kid killed it, and he did it on his own. I didn't help him at all. And Im doing f---ing Dune with my son right now."CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTUREMomoa initially thought his son might be eligible for some small role, but he was ultimately cast as stars Timothe Chalamet and Zendaya's son.The actor was wowed by his sons ability to hit the ground running with the actual immediately after traveling around the world for the premiere of the AppleTV+ show "Chief of War" Momoa had starred in."We did the premiere, I think, on the 18th. We got on a plane that night. We landed on the 19th. My daughter's 18th was the 20th. We flew out the 21st. We landed in Budapest on the 22nd. He went to work on the 23rd," Momoa said. "His first goddamn scene. I'm sitting there s----ing my pants going like He's with Zendaya. He's like, He's in it. And I'm like, My baby, 16 years old. And he just killed it. I was crying. I was a f---ing wreck. I was so proud of him."Momoa recalled his son gained a newfound admiration for his fathers work after having filmed on set, "Pop, I have so much respect for you now."

Comedian Jimmy Kimmel confirmed he obtained his Italian citizenship during a discussion on people fleeing the country to escape President Donald Trump.Kimmel shared the news while a guest on fellow comedian Sarah Silvermans podcast Friday, as they discussed the state of the country in Trumps second term."A lot of people I know are thinking about where are they going to get citizenship?" Silverman said."I did get Italian citizenship," Kimmel replied.JIMMY KIMMEL ADMITS 'REPULSIVE' LIBERAL SCOLDS ARE DRIVING PEOPLE AWAY FROM THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY"You do? Oh, thats amazing," Silverman reacted."I do have that. And whats going on isas bad as you thought it was going to be its so much worse. Its just unbelievable," Kimmel said."I feel like its even worse than he would like it to be," he cracked.The White House did not immediately return a request for comment from Fox News Digital.The late-night host campaigned for Democrats in the 2024 election and has been a staunch critic of Trump over the years.He first shared he had obtained his Italian citizenship at an event at the Consulate General of Italy in Los Angeles in June, according to Italian news agency Ansa.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE"I have just obtained citizenship, thanks to my beloved grandmother Edith, whose family came from Candida, in the province of Avellino," he told the crowd at the event celebrating the 79th Italian Republic Day.Kimmel's admission comes after fellow comedians Rosie O'Donnell and Ellen DeGeneres revealed earlier this year that they had permanently relocated outside the country after the 2024 election.Trump warned last week that Kimmel would be the "next" to be canceled after fellow anti-Trump late-night host Stephen Colbert announced in July that his show would end in May 2026.

Former NBA star Sebastian Telfair expressed hope that President Donald Trump would pardon him as hes set to report to prison on Tuesday for violating the terms of his release.Telfair was among the former NBA players caught up in a healthcare fraud scandal. He was given a suspended sentence for his role in the fraud.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMHowever, Sportico reported in June that Telfair failed to live up to the terms of his conditional supervised release. He didnt live up to his court-ordered community service and didnt report to the U.S. Probation Office and is now set to spend six months in prison over it.He told TMZ Sports this week that the situation was "definitely some bulls---.""Trump, go check in on my story, and you're definitely going to want to pardon me. You'll hold me accountable and want me to continue to go do good. But I did too good to being sending anybody to jail," he told TMZ Sports.Telfair claimed the whole issue stemmed from a problem with paperwork and that it was "super unfair."2025 NBA OFFSEASON BUZZ: COULD JONATHAN KUMINGA-JOSH GIDDEY SWAP HAPPEN?He said if Trump doesnt come through for him then he will be in jail trying to improve himself.Telfair was among 18 former NBA players who were charged in October 2021 with pocketing about $2.5 million by defrauding the NBAs health and welfare benefit plan with a scam that involved fake medical and dental expenses.NBA champion Glen "Big Baby" Davis was given a 40-month sentence in May 2024.Telfair reached a plea deal in the case, with prosecutors recommending that he serve between 15 and 21 months, according to Sportico. He was sentenced to time served and three years of a supervised release program.Telfair was a standout high school player in New York City. The Portland Trail Blazers selected him in the first round of the 2004 NBA Draft. He played with eight teams over his 10-year career.The Associated Press contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Many assume that memory loss and cognitive decline are an inevitable part of aging but new research suggests that doesnt have to be the case.A 25-year study from Northwestern University analyzed the brains of "super agers" to determine what traits they share that may contribute to their mental resilience."Super agers" are defined as people 80 and older who show "outstanding memory performance" that is on par with those who are three decades younger, according to the researchers.'MISSING LINK' TO ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE FOUND IN STUDY OF HUMAN BRAIN TISSUE"Super ager is not a condition, but rather a term we defined at Northwestern on the basis of a score on a memory test over age 80," lead author Sandra Weintraub, a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and neurology at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, told Fox News Digital."We were interested in memory aging because memory decline is the most common complaint in older adults. One can be super in many ways, and this is just one."In the study, the researchers analyzed 79 brains that were donated by super agers and identified some key differences compared to those who "age typically."Some of the brains contained amyloid and tau proteins, which typically accumulate in people with Alzheimers disease, while other brains showed no sign of these toxins.ALZHEIMERS RESEARCHERS SAY TARGETING BRAIN SUGAR COULD HELP PROTECT AGAINST DEMENTIA"Some super agers have very few of these proteins, so for some reason they dont manufacture them," Weintraub noted. "But we found some super agers brains contained large numbers of these proteins, despite maintaining their cognitive health until death."This means there may be different biological pathways to super aging "one resistance and the other resilience," she said.With the resistance group, they dont make the plaques and tangles, Weintraub said. In the resilience group, they make them, but they dont have any impact on their brains.While "typically aging" brains show thinning of the cortex which is the outer layer of the brain that helps with decision-making, motivation and regulation of emotions the super agers brains did not show this characteristic.TWO CANCER DRUGS SHOW PROMISE IN REVERSING ALZHEIMER'S DEVASTATING EFFECTSSuper agers were also found to have a greater number of "von economo neurons," which are brain cells that control social behavior. The researchers also found that this group had larger "entorhinal neurons," which are essential for powering memory, the release stated.In terms of behavior, the super agers were also found to be "highly social" with strong interpersonal relationships, according to the study findings."There is the common assumption that aging implicitly brings cognitive decline and that loss of short-term memory is part of normal aging," lead author Sandra Weintraub, professor of psychiatry and neurology at Northwestern Medicine, told Fox News Digital.ALZHEIMER'S RISK COULD RISE WITH SPECIFIC SLEEP PATTERN, EXPERTS WARN"The truth is that on average, cognitive test scores decline, but the variance among individuals within that average span gets larger and larger with age," she continued."That means that loss is not inevitable, and that if your relative is forgetful at age 80, it may not be part of aging, but of disease."Christopher Weber, Ph.D., senior director of global science initiatives at the Alzheimers Association in Chicago, was not involved in the study but commented on the "exciting" findings."This increases our understanding of people's brains as they age and gives some insight into what makes some resilient or resistant to age-related brain changes," Weber told Fox News Digital.The study shows that super agers have "more preserved brain structure" that is similar to much younger adults, according to Weber."The findings suggest that cognitive decline is not an inevitable part of aging especially for individuals who have more protective factors that preserve brain health and cognition," he said.Weber pointed out, however, that the "super aging" study population is small and not representative of the real-world population."They are primarily well-educated and White," he said. "Also, this group was self-selected into the study. These individuals may be more health-conscious or cognitively engaged than average older adults."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTEREven so, the findings could help scientists create more and better strategies for treating and preventing cognitive decline, according to Weber."The more we know about successful aging, the more opportunities we have to discover and create interventions to enhance resistance and resilience."To help reduce the risk factors that affect brain health, Weintraub said, "What is good for your heart is good for your brain.""We know that adopting certain lifestyle changes will reduce the risk of a bad outcome, but are not guaranteed to eradicate it," she told Fox News Digital."Having said that, eat well, sleep well, exercise, socialize and value social relationships, treat whatever condition you have that you can treat, and stay away from harmful substances."For more health articles, visitwww.foxnews.com/healthThe study was supported by the Northwestern Alzheimers Disease Research Center and the National Institute on Aging of the National Institutes of Health.The findings were published in Alzheimers & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimers Association.

As a part-time D.C. resident and a young Black man living in America, Im not here to play nice. The time for that has long passed.Washington, D.C., is spiraling out of controland its not just because of bad mayors, weak prosecutors or woke policies. Its because too many fathers in the Black community have walked away from their responsibilities, and too many people in power are too cowardly to say it out loud.If you want to know why our nations capital has become one of the most dangerous cities in America, start in the home. The reality is simple: when boys grow up without fathers, the streets raise them. And the streets are predictably doing a terrible job.This isnt conjecture. Its fact. According to the American Experiment, a child without a father is five times more likely to commit crime and be poor, nine times more likely to drop out of school and 20 times more likely to end up in jail.DC DEMOCRATS RISK LOSING PUBLIC TRUST BY DODGING YOUTH CRIME CRISIS TRUMP IS ADDRESSINGIn neighborhoods across D.C., gangs have replaced families. Drug dealers have replaced fathers. Violence has replaced manhood. And yet, we act surprised when carjackings, shootings and murders spiral out of control? Spare me.This didnt happen by accident.Its the predictable outcome of a culture that stopped valuing family and started excusing failure.And if that offends anyone on the Left, good. Because this isnt about making them feel good.Its about saving lives. Ive seen the cost of fatherlessness up close: young men my age that I grew up with whove never been taught how to be men, making choices that lead them to a prison cell or an early grave. Little boys who never hear "Im proud of you" from their father, so they chase approval from the only male figures they know: dope boys on the street corner.THE CHILDREN WE LEFT BEHIND: A RECKONING WITH AMERICAS GROWING FATHERLESSNESSDecades of liberal policy have made it worse. Welfare systems that punish marriage. Schools that ignore discipline. Politicians who glorify victimhood over responsibility. And every time someone tries to call it out, the left screams "racism" to shut down the conversation. But the truth doesnt need their permission to be spoken.President Donald Trumps decision to Make D.C. Safe Again is the first real act of leadership this city has seen in years. Its not just about putting more cops on the streets. Its about sending a message: chaos has consequences. The days of letting criminals rule the capital of the free world are over.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONBut heres the tough truth: if we want safer streets, we need stronger families.That means men stepping up and taking responsibility for the children they bring into the world. It means telling young boys that manhood isnt about how many fights you win or how much money you flash. Its about protecting, providing and leading your family. It means telling young girls that the standard for a partner is higher than just "he shows up sometimes."If youre a man who made a child, be a father to that child. If youre not willing to do that, then dont cry foul when your son ends up in handcuffs or worse. Harsh? Maybe. True? Absolutely.Trump is giving D.C. a fighting chance by taking back the streets from the gangs, the predators and the career criminals. But if we dont fix the culture that produces those criminals in the first place, well be right back here in 10 years with another wave of fatherless boys and another pile of bodies.You want D.C. to change? We may need to start in the living room.CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM C.J. PEARSON