Italian orienteering athlete Mattia Debertolis died Tuesday after collapsing during a competition in China on Friday, according to event organizers. He was just 29.The International World Games Association (IWGA) issued a joint statement alongside the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of The World Games 2025 Chengdu and the International Orienteering Federation (IOF) on Tuesday confirming the news of Debertolis sudden passing."The World Games Family, the LOC and the IOF are struck by this tragedy and extend their heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the athlete and the whole Orienteering Community. Our thoughts are with those touched by this event."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMAccording to the statement, Debertolis was competing in the 12th edition of the World Games in Chengdu, China on Friday when he was discovered "unconscious" during the men's middle distance competition.Organizers said he received "expert medical care" at an area hospital, but he was pronounced dead on Tuesday.IOF President Tom Hollowell issued a separate statement calling Debertoliss death a "tragic loss of life.""I am not able to adequately describe in words the unfathomable depth of sadness in this tragic loss of life. Our thoughts are with all who mourn Mattia. I encourage the global orienteering community to honor his memory," Hollowells statement read.DRIVER DIES AFTER MEDICAL EMERGENCY DURING RACE IN NORTH CAROLINANo official cause of death was given.Debertolis was a member of the Italian Orienteering Federation team competing in the 2025 World Games. He competed on the Italian national team in several World Championships and World Cups, including the 2022 World Cup relay final where he placed fifth, according to the IOFs statement.Orienteering is an outdoor sport that requires athletes to navigate between checkpoints using maps and compasses."In his childhood and youth years, Mattia was active both in orienteering, cross-country skiing and football. His love for navigating and finding the control points made him prioritize orienteering and pursue a career within elite orienteering," Hollowells statement continued."Mattia was not only an elite athlete, but also a highly skilled civil engineer, with studies in progress for a PhD at the university in Stockholm, where he lived and was part of the orienteering club IFK Liding. In addition to this impressive combination with his athlete career, he supported his family with their local hotel in his home valley Primiero."Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Shanna Moakler is not afraid to show off her curves.The 50-year-old actress and model took to Instagram on Tuesday, sharing a photo of herself in a black and white bikini, which she accessorized with a purple cowboy hat."Finally found my perfect cowboy hat and in the color Ive been dreaming about. Serving Wild West with a side of bless your heart,'" she captioned the post.In the photo, Moakler can be seen posing outside in front of a pool with her hand on her har as she gives the camera a sultry look, as her long blond hair can be seen flowing over her shoulder.BROOKS NADER HEATS UP SAINT-TROPEZ WITH LEOPARD-PRINT SWIMSUIT, SHEER DRESSES"Looking beautiful as always Shanna," one fan wrote in the comments section.Another added, "It looks PERFECT on you baby! And it looks like you've found the PERFECT bikini," while a third chimed in with, "You're still a tremendous Playboy sweetheart."APP USERS CLICK HERE FOR POSTShe previously shared a couple of photos of her in a black and white one-piece bathing suit with a plunging neckline, captioning the post, "'Its no better to be safe than sorry.' "In one of the photos, Moakler can be seen giving the camera a sultry look as she posed with her arms up above her head. She accessorized with a bold makeup look, featuring bold lashes and dark eye makeup, and nude lipstick.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSMoakler posted the swimsuit photos a year after she admitted to taking the popular weight-loss drug Mounjaro after a series of tragic events in her life led her to "eat the pain away."Her mother, Gail, died in January 2023 and while still mourning that loss, her father, John, died just seven months later. When speaking with people in April 2024, Moakler explained, "I was in a very, very dark place. I stopped dieting. I stopped exercising. I just ate like s---."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERIn addition to dealing with the loss of her parents, Moakler explained that "paparazzi were at my front door from the Kardashian media circus" due to Kourtney Kardashian's relationship with her ex-husband, Travis Barker, noting "was on another level, and I didn't know how to deal."The former Playboy model was married to the Blink-182 drummer from 2004 to 2008, and they have two children together: Landon and Alabama. Moakler is also a mother to her daughter Atiana, whom she shares with her ex-partner, Oscar de la Hoya.

FIRST ON FOX The U.S. may allow a controversial draft United Nations Security Council resolution to pass that some critics say would help Hezbollah, the Iran-backed terror organization.The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanons (UNIFIL) mandate is up for renewal at the end of August, and the French-authored text would buy the mission another year while also not giving a firm termination date, according to a draft obtained by Fox News Digital. However, it states that the ultimate goal is to have "the Lebanese government [be] the sole provider of security in southern Lebanon" as long as it "fully controls all Lebanese territory."US CHAMPIONS LEBANON'S RESPONSE TO HEZBOLLAH DISARMAMENT, HINTS AT ABRAHAM ACCORDS OPPORTUNITYWhile applauding the end of hostilities, it also takes aim at Israel for its moves against Hezbollah terrorists operating across its border, noting in the draft that it, "Welcomes the cessation of hostilities arrangement between Israel and Lebanon of 26 November 2024 (S/2024/870), as a critical step towards full implementation of Resolution 1701, while noting with grave concerns the continuous violations of this arrangement, notably air and drone strikes on Lebanese territory, and requests the parties to faithfully implement its provisions, with the support of the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon (UNSCOL) and the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), in line with their respective mandates."The draft also urges Israel to withdraw from its five remaining positions inside Lebanon, which Israel maintains are meant to counter Hezbollah. Israel would also be encouraged to take part in "diplomatic efforts" to delineate a border between itself and Lebanon. If the resolution were to pass in its current form, Lebanon would be responsible for manning the posts with the help of UNIFIL.As part of its goal of clearing southern Lebanon of unauthorized armed personnel primarily Hezbollah operatives the resolution encourages the international community to back the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) so it can ensure the absence of armed factions between the Blue Line and the Litani River.Following the Second Lebanon War in 2006, the U.N. Security Council passed Resolution 1701, which outlined that UNIFIL and LAF would work to block Hezbollahs activity in southern Lebanon. However, this has not been the case and critics fear that French draft would only bolster a system that has already failed.DECISION DAY APPROACHES FOR TRUMP ADMIN ON CONTROVERSIAL UN FORCE THAT FAILED TO DISARM HEZBOLLAHA senior policy analyst for the Jewish Institute for National Security of America (JINSA) has voiced concern about renewing UNIFIL's mandate and called on the U.S. to veto it."UNIFIL has proven, over the course of decades, its failure to achieve any semblance of its stated purpose. UNIFIL was created in 1978, during the chaotic Lebanese Civil War, to try to stabilize Lebanon and prevent broader spillover," Yoni Tobin pointed out in an op-ed originally published by the Algemeiner. He also noted that UNIFIL has not acted against Hezbollah's building up its arsenal despite being given the green light to do so.In the years since the resolutions passing, the terror organization has been active, with Israel uncovering networks of tunnels similar to those used by Hamas. Additionally, Hezbollah quickly joined in Hamas war against Israel after the Oct. 7 massacre.UNIFIL IGNORED HEZBOLLAH TERROR BUILDUP FOR 18 YEARS, ISRAEL'S UN AMBASSADOR SAYS"Among countless failures by the United Nations in the Middle East, UNIFIL may be the most spectacular. Tasked with ensuring that Hezbollah would not rearm after the 2006 war, it patiently watched as Hezbollah became the largest non-state terrorist and military organization in the world," the former U.S. Ambassador during the first Trump administration, David Friedman, told Fox News Digital in June. "Stability in Lebanon within reach only now that Israel has decapitated Hezbollahs leadership will not be achieved through UNIFIL."In October 2024, Fox News Digital reported that UNIFIL had failed to prevent Hezbollahs rapid rocket and weapons buildup since the mandate was implemented in 2006.Pro-Hezbollah officials and soldiers within Lebanons Army also remain a core problem, according to experts and media reports. In late January, a LAF chief reportedly sent a classified document to Hezbollah. The LAFs Suhil Bahij Gharb, who oversees military intelligence for southern Lebanon, secured the confidential material from a military facility run by the U.S., France and UNIFIL.It remains unclear how the U.S. will vote on the resolution or whether it will seek revisions to the French-authored text.The U.S. mission declined to comment, while the U.N. missions of Israel and France did not respond to Fox News Digital requests.Fox News Digital's Benjamin Weinthal contributed to this report.

The Texas state Senate approved new Republican-drawn maps Tuesday night, which have led House Democrats in Texas to flee the state.While Texas House Democrats remain on the lam in an effort to obstruct legislative proceedings spearheaded by Republicans to redraw the state's congressional maps, the Senate was still able to obtain a quorum and pass the maps. They now must be passed in the House, but it is unclear when that will be possible.During the vote, nine Democrats exited the floor in protest, but two remained on the floor, which allowed the Senate to reach a quorum. The vote to pass the new maps eventually gained approval by the Senate following a 19-2 vote.ABBOTT, PAXTON LAUNCH LEGAL BLITZ ON FLEEING DEMOCRATS IN REDISTRICTING SHOWDOWN"This mid-decade redistricting isnt about fair representationits about politicians picking their voters instead of voters choosing their leaders," the Senate Democratic Caucus said in a statement, according to The Texas Tribune. "And it doesnt stop here. If they can gerrymander now, they can and will do it before every election."Texas Republicans began pushing for new maps after the Trump administration directed state officials that they were in violation of the Voting Rights Act.Civil arrest warrants were issued by the Texas House Republican majority last week in an effort to compel the absent Democrats to return, but they are only enforceable within state lines and do not lead to jail time, since the warrants are not criminal.TEXAS DEMS ALSO SKIPPED TOWN IN 2021 TO AVOID A VOTE, AND SEVERAL CAUGHT COVID-19 IN DCHowever, Texas Republicans are seeking to utilize "every legal remedy at our disposal to hold these rogue legislators accountable," Texas GOP Attorney General Ken Paxton said.In addition to blocking Texas Republicans' redistricting bill, the exodus of Texas Democrats is obstructing crucial legislation from making its way through the legislature, state Sen. Mayes Middleton told Fox News Digital.This includes flood-disaster relief aid, bills to protect women's spaces, and more.

MSNBC host Joe Scarborough suggested that some liberal media figures blasting President Donald Trumps federal takeover of Washington, D.C. were not being entirely honest about their concerns over crime in the nation's capital, on Tuesday's "Morning Joe."Scarborough said he found it "interesting" that some reporters critically covering the Trump takeover have privately expressed concerns about their own safety."This is interesting," Scarborough said. "I actually heard from a reporter when this happened, going, Well, you know, if he doesnt overreach, this could actually be a good thing for quality of life, etc, because in DC right now, I had this happen to my family and I had that, and they go down the list. And then I saw him tweet something completely different."Scarborough, who said he's lived in D.C. for more than three decades, added that crime isn't as bad as it was two or three years ago, but it still was not a safe city. "Its certainly not as safe as the nations capital should be."WASHINGTON POST SOURCE SAYS DC IS SAFE BUT STAYS ANONYMOUS OVER 'PERSONAL SAFETY' CONCERNSTrump announced Monday that he would place the city's police department under direct federal control and deploy National Guard troops to "reestablish law, order and public safety."Top Democrats, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, criticized the move as unnecessary, pointing to a reported decline in homicides. Liberal media personalities such as CNNs Dana Bash and NBCs Jonathan Allen argued that the most violent day in recent D.C. history was January 6, 2021, during the Capitol riot.During the "Morning Joe" segment, MSNBC host Symone Sanders Townsend pushed back, saying she has lived in D.C. for the past decade and believes rising crime fears are largely about perception, not reality."The way I've heard DC being described this morning, is like it's a city under siege. Like it's a dangerous place, clutching your pearls, got to keep your bag under your dress when you leave the house and that is just not true," she argued, while acknowledging "instances of juvenile crime." She argued that more police on the streets would not address the root causes of juvenile crime and accused Trump of amplifying public fears.TOP DEMOCRATS RIPPED ON SOCIAL MEDIA OVER 'BONKERS' REACTIONS TO TRUMP'S DC CRIME PLAN: 'MASSIVE LIAR'"We need to rethink what makes cities safe in America," she added.Scarborough countered that even lifelong Democrats are worried about their safety in Washington. He read a message from a liberal resident who refused to walk outside past 8 p.m. and whose friends had been carjacked or shot at, calling it "a change from a decade ago.""I guarantee you that's a person that has never voted for a Republican in their life," Scarborough said. "This isn't imagined. People you know, that I know, that they love, they and their friends don't feel safe in Washington, D.C."CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTUREDuring a press conference on Monday, Trump challenged liberal journalists to be honest about crime concerns in the city."I understand a lot of you tend to be on the liberal side, but you dont want to get you dont want to get mugged and raped and shot and killed,"Trump said. "And you all know people and friends of yours that that happened. And so you can be anything you want, but you want to have safety in the streets. You want to be able to leave your apartment or your house where you live and feel safe and go into a store to buy a newspaper or buy something. And you dont have that now."

The widows of hockey playing brothers Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau had an emotional interview discussing the tragic deaths of their husbands almost one year after they were killed by an alleged drunk driver.Meredith Gaudreau, the widow of NHL star Johnny, and Madeline Gaudreau, the widow of Matthew, sat down with ABC News, where they revealed their final messages to their loved ones at the funeral last September."Our kids didnt deserve this," Meredith said as tears fell down her face. "John and Matty didnt even deserve that, especially the way it happened. There is no healing when you didnt get a goodbye. It keeps me up at night."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMMeredith was pregnant with their third child when Johnny and Matthew were killed. She promised to take care of their children daughter Noa, and sons Johnny and Carter, the latter of which born in April 2025 during her final farewell to her husband at his funeral.She also "thanks him for such a great life," she told ABC News.NEW JERSEY JUDGE DISMISSES DEFENSE CONTENTION THE GAUDREAU BROTHERS' DRINKING CONTRIBUTED TO THEIR DEATHSMeredith announced during her eulogy at the funeral that she was expecting their third child, who was born on April 1.Madeline was also pregnant with her and Matthews first child, who was named Tripp Matthew. He was born in December 2024, three months after the tragic death."I cant even remember. Maybe I was four months pregnant at the time," Madeline said. "Tripp was kicking a lot, so I just held Matts hand on my belly for Tripp. I didnt want to say goodbye to either of them because I know I will see them again one day."Meredith recalled the last time she saw Johnny as well."He kissed all of us goodbye just in the driveway at his parents house, and that was the last time I saw him," she said.Johnny was 31 years old, and Matthew was 28 when they died while riding bikes on a road in Salem County, New Jersey. It was the day before their sister, Katie, was supposed to be married on Aug. 29, 2024.Sean Higgins is the man charged in the deaths of the brothers. He was arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated manslaughter, two counts of vehicular homicide, evidence tampering and leaving the scene of an accident.Police noted that Higgins had a blood alcohol level of .087, above New Jerseys legal limit to drive, and he failed a field sobriety test. Police also said Higgins was driving aggressively, which included speeding up to drive around multiple vehicles, when he hit the brothers.In April, a judge dismissed the defenses contention that the brothers own drinking contributed to their deaths. Superior Court Judge Michael Silvanio made the ruling after two hours of arguments were heard, ultimately deciding all charges against Higgins would be upheld.Higgins, 44, turned down the prosecutions offer of 35 years in prison in January. He could face up to 70 years in prison if found guilty on all charges.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

FIRST ON FOX:One of the prominent activists behind the protests against President Trumps move to federalize Washington, D.C., to combat crime is a Black Lives Matter organizer who has a long history of calling for defunding and abolishing the police and other far-left agenda items.In recent days and on Monday, shortly after Trump's press conference announcing federal resources being sent to the nation's capital in accordance with the Constitution, protesters took to the streets opposing the crime crackdown, including Nee Nee Taylor, the executive director of Harriet's Wildest Dreams and Free DC's co-founder and operations organizer."Free D.C.," Taylor told protesters gathered around her on the streets of Washington, D.C., on Monday. "This is our city.""Take it to the streets. This our D.C. No justice, no peace," she continued. "If we don't get no justice, they're not going to get any peace The only violence that's happening in D.C. right now is the violence against our communities that this president is directing."TOP DEMOCRATS RIPPED ON SOCIAL MEDIA OVER 'BONKERS' REACTIONS TO TRUMP'S DC CRIME PLAN: 'MASSIVE LIAR'Over the years, Taylor has repeatedly called for police to be defunded and abolished on her X account, formerly known as Twitter, with the username "SpiritOfHarrietTubman."In 2018, Taylor posted on X, "Lets [sic] clear I want to abolish the police""Black Morning! I woke up like this, in my Greatness and also still having to shout to the World that we are FREE! Abolish the enslave Patrols that beat, kill and arrest Black people," Taylor posted on X in 2021. "Call & demand that all Protesters be release. [sic]""Ayeee! May all Jails and Prisons be abolish! [sic]" Taylor posted on X in 2021 in response to the anniversary of Chelsea Manning, who was found guilty of espionage before being pardoned by former President Obama, being released from prison.Taylor has specifically called for the defunding of the police department in Washington, D.C., where she is now opposing Trump's move to send in federal resources.MSNBC CONTRIBUTOR RAGES AT TRUMP'S FEDERAL TAKEOVER OF DC POLICE TO FIGHT CRIME"Wasnt the conclusion to tow cars and hold club owners responsible for violence? Being reactive and not pro active wont keep people safe," Taylor posted on X in 2022. "Defund @DCPoliceDept and invest in resources that keep people safe. #DefundMPD invest in community.""Access to food is a fundamental human right, yet due to poverty many people arent afforded this right," Harriet's Wildest Dreams posted on Facebook in 2022. "The state, using police, maintains poverty and therefore hunger. In todays episode of #PoliticalEducationMondays we discuss why "Defunding Police is Food Justice."Taylor's group went on to slam the police in a series of other social media posts, saying it has "always targeted queer and trans folks" and that "police have existed to violently protect property and its owners."Taylor has also been vocal about abolishing ICE, railing against the Los Angeles ICE raids in a June Facebook post. The June 9 post said the raids were "chaos" and were being "provoked by this administration." She went on to say law enforcement "doesn't keep us safe. Not the police, not ICE, not any system built to control us."Harriet's Wildest Dreams and Taylor have also both celebrated Assata Shakur, also known as JoAnne Chesimard, who was convicted in the 1973 killing of New Jersey state trooper Werner Foerster, who left behind a wife and 3-year-old son."Assata Shakur is a freedom fighter and political activist. A prominent figure in the Black Liberation Movement, Assata sought refuge in Cuba in 1984 after escaping political persecution in the U.S," the group wrote last year on Facebook with the "HandsOffAssata" hashtag. "She became the first woman on the FBI's Most Wanted list. Denying criminal accusations, she embodies a symbol of resistance against racism and injustice."In another Facebook post from last week, the group included a graphic with Shakur's face and a caption that read, "Black August is a time to honor those who chose freedom, no matter the cost. We carry the stories of those who risked everything for liberation."Taylor posted several times about Shakur being a "freedom fighter" and downplayed her murder conviction by saying she was stooped for a broken taillight, ignoring her involvement in the shooting. Shakur later escaped prison and fled to Cuba, where former Cuban Prime Minister Fidel Castro granted her asylum. She is currently still wanted by the FBI.A flyer distributed by the Free DC Project, an organizer along with Harriet's Wildest Dreams, said that the opposition's "guiding principles" are: Do not obey in advance. Prioritize joy. Take up space. Be in solidarity, and organize."Silence is compliance, so we need to get loud, starting tonight and every night of this occupation, go outside at 8:00 PM and bang pots and pans, sing, chant, or make noise for five minutes," the flyer, posted on Instagram on Monday, explained.Harriet's Wildest Dreams refers to itself as a group formed out of Black Lives Matter with the intent "to begin the next chapter of our journey as organizers in the movement for Black lives and liberation in DMV (DC, MD, VA)."On the Harriet's Wildest Dreams website, Taylor is described as "our modern-day Harriet Tubman."Harriet's Wildest Dream was also active in 2024 pushing back against the arrest of anti-Israel protesters on college campuses, including George Washington University in Washington, D.C.The nation's capital in the following years has been rocked by shootings that have left innocent children shot and dead, a trend of juveniles committing carjackings that have turned deadly in some cases, shoplifting crimes and attacks on government employees, summer interns and others, including the fatal shooting of 21-year-old congressional intern, Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, in June.Trump responded on Monday by announcing that he is federalizing the D.C. police department to curb spiraling violence, sparking pushback from Democrats who have claimed crime is down in the nation's capital.Fox News Digital's Emma Colton contributed to this report

Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband, was remembered for pursuing the "cowboy way of life he always wanted to live" in an obituary published Tuesday.Blackstock died Aug. 7 after a "brave and courageous" three-year battle with cancer. He was 48.The talent manager, who was married to Clarkson for seven years before their divorce was finalized in 2022, played "important roles in shaping the careers of many larger-than-life celebrities," according to the eulogy.KELLY CLARKSON'S EX-HUSBAND BRANDON BLACKSTOCK'S CAUSE OF DEATH REVEALED"In his early adult years, Brandon moved to Nashville and began his career in the music business," the obit stated. "He played important roles in shaping the careers of many larger-than-life celebrities and left a lasting impact on everyone who met him. He always had his hand out to pull others up the ladder, to open a door, to make a connection. Many industry insiders have Brandon Blackstock to thank for their opportunities."BRANDON BLACKSTOCK, KELLY CLARKSON'S EX-HUSBAND, DEAD AT 48Following more than two decades in the music business, "Brandon found his way back to the mountains and the cowboy way of life he always wanted to live. He found a homestead and a love in Butte, Montana.""Brandon didnt do anything halfway," the announcement stated. "He charged into life with both guns blazing. He was a cowboy and valued the cowboy way of life. He drove a big truck, rode a good horse, and removed his hat when he introduced himself. He was a sharpshooter, a mans man, and a true gentleman. He loved a hard days work that started early and finished late."The notice continued, "He had no schedule for when it was time for a cold Coors Light, and his Wrangler jeans were no stranger to a Copenhagen can ring. He rode bulls, but he did not take any. There were no elk, deer, or fish who werent slightly afraid of him. He was honest and earnest. He was loyal, hardworking, and loved hard.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER"But never did his star shine brighter than in his role as a father. Nothing mattered to Brandon more than his four beautiful children, Savannah, Seth, River, and Remy. To say he was devoted seems clich. It feels like an overused word, but it is the correct word. He was a devoted father. His four children were and will always be his greatest love and his greatest legacy."While Clarkson was not named in the obituary, Brandon's "beautiful and loving partner" Brittney Marie Jones helped create their Montana ranch."Brandon, along with his beautiful and loving partner in life and business, Brittney Marie Jones, started building a life, building companies, and working tirelessly to create Headwaters Livestock Auction and what will live on as his legacy, The Valley View Rodeo in Bozeman, Montana," the obituary said.Blackstock's cause of death was due to melanoma, a form of skin cancer, Fox News Digital confirmed. His manner of death was listed as natural causes.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS"It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has passed away," a representative for the family told Fox News Digital in a statement."Brandon bravely battled cancer for more than three years. He passed away peacefully and was surrounded by family. We thank you for your thoughts and prayers and ask everyone to respect the family's privacy during this very difficult time."Clarkson and Blackstock were married in 2013, but they knew each other previously as Blackstock's father, Narvel Blackstock, owns the music management company that represented Clarkson beginning in 2007. Blackstock was Clarkson's manager from 2017 until their split in 2020."Kelly remained protective of him when she found out he was sick," a source told People magazine. "Shes always kept things classy, even when it became clear earlier this year that Brandon was not doing well. Shes been devastated for the kids."While their tumultuous divorce played out in the public eye, Clarksons focus has always been on maintaining stability for their two children, River Rose and Remington Alexander."The divorce was incredibly difficult for her messy, painful and something she felt terrible about," the source told the outlet. "But she never wanted her kids to be caught in the crossfire. She never spoke poorly about Brandon to them."Fox News Digital's Christina Dugan Ramirez contributed to this report.

Texas House Democrats have reportedly confirmed they intend to return to their state after fleeing in an attempt to halt legislative proceedings, which included GOP attempts to redraw congressional districts in the state.Multiple sources confirmed to ABC 13 Houston on Tuesday that the absent House Democrats will return to the Lone Star State after feeling like they accomplished their mission of killing the special legislative session called by Republicans to pass redistricting legislation. The special session expires next Tuesday.The outlet reported the exact time of the Democrats' return to the capital in Austin is not clear.TEXAS GOP SEEKS TO DOMESTICATE ROGUE DEMS FOR BREAKING QUORUM THROUGH NATIONWIDE CIVIL ARREST WARRANTSNews of the lawmakers' imminent return to the state comes on the same day that Texas Senate Republicans were able to get the new congressional maps approved. They must now be passed in the House before Republican Gov. Greg Abbott can sign them into law.Earlier this week, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Republican House Speaker Dustin Burrows indicated they would adjourn the special legislative session this Friday if Democrats had not returned by then.ABBOTT VOWS INDEFINITE SPECIAL SESSIONS, SAYS FLEEING DEMS COULD FACE ARREST FOR LITERALLY YEARSMeanwhile, Abbott has signaled plans to immediately call a second consecutive special session and has teased that he may also add additional agenda items.The strategy by Texas Democrats to leave the state and abdicate their duties in an effort to stall Republican legislative efforts is a strategy they have used before.In 2021, more than 50 Texas Democrats left the state for the nation's capital in an effort to stall Republican election security legislation following President Donald Trump's 2020 election loss.The effort led to Abbott ultimately calling three consecutive special legislative sessions, with the election security bill passing during the second one in August.

New York native Denzel Washington, one of Hollywood's biggest stars, said he's been an avid supporter of the Dallas Cowboys for decades.But the two-time Academy Award winner expressed his frustration with the current state of his beloved NFL franchise. Washington made a guest appearance on ESPN's "First Take" program on Tuesday in support of his upcoming film "Highest 2 Lowest."While much of his conversation with host Stephen A. Smith centered on the film, Washington took a moment to call out longtime Cowboys owner Jerry Jones as the franchise's Super Bowl drought approaches the three-decade mark.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMCowboys star pass rusher Micah Parsons continues to hold out and seek a trade as talks with Jones and the team's front office on a long-term contract extension appeared to stall.COWBOYS' JERRY JONES REMAINS CRYPTIC ON MICAH PARSONS' STATUS AFTER STAR'S TRADE REQUESTWashington suggested Jones handling of the Parsons situation was ultimately a disservice to the team's fans."I dont like what (Jones) is doing I respect the owner, but I dont like what its doing to the fans," Washington said. "Hes not thinking about us, the fans. Hes thinking about his pockets. Its like theres box office and theres the Oscars. And you aint been to (the Oscars) in a minute. At the end of the day, Im still gonna wear my hat with the star on it."Washington then tried to pivot back to discussing the film, but not before offering Jones more advice."All money aint good money, Jerry!" Washington cautioned.Washington also said he's been a Cowboys fan "since the 1960s." The 70-year-old actor has also long supported the Los Angeles Lakers.Parsons missed four games last season but still finished the year with 12 sacks. He has recorded double-digit sacks in each of his four seasons in the NFL.Last week, Jones admitted that he was not completely confident Parsons would be in a Cowboys uniform for the team's season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles."No, absolutely not," Jones said last Tuesday. "A big part of that is his decision. How would I know that?"The Cowboys have won three Super Bowl titles since Jones became the franchise's controlling owner. However, the team has not reached the championship game since the 1995 season.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.