A new study suggests that lean beef may be slightly less disruptive to gut microbiota than white-meat chicken, though the differences were modest and require further research.While it's well-established that foods like fiber-rich fruits, vegetables, whole grains and fermented dairy products can promote beneficial gut bacteria, diets high in meat, fat and sugar are often associated with reduced microbial diversity.However, many previous studies compared meat-inclusive diets to vegetarian ones and rarely differentiated between types of meat.STUDY CLAIMS VEGETARIANS MORE 'AMBITIOUS' AS MEAT EATERS CALL OUT 'OVERSIMPLIFICATION'So researchers in Spain set out to analyze how lean, white-meat chicken compared to lean, red meat from Pirenaica cattle, which are indigenous to the Pyrenees mountains.Researchers looked at how the two protein sources impacted gut microbial diversity, which is essential for digestion, nutrient absorption and immune function.Published in the journal Molecular Nutrition and Food Research in July, the research found that both diets caused modest changes to the gut microbiota.While there were no statistically significant differences in overall microbial diversity between the chicken and beef diets, the chicken-based meals were associated with a decline in diversity, as well as reductions in certain beneficial bacterial groups.By contrast, the beef-based diet showed a slightly smaller impact on microbial diversity, with only one notable reduction in the abundance of a bacterial group known as Chloroflexota. It also appeared to increase the presence of Blautia, a genus of bacteria that can help protect the intestinal mucus barrier and reduce inflammation.CONTROVERSIAL SEED OILS MAY OFFER UNEXPECTED HEALTH BENEFITS, NEW RESEARCH SHOWSLower microbial diversity has been observed in various chronic health conditions, including inflammatory bowel disease, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity."These findings suggest that the integration of lean red meat from beef (Pirenaica breed) into a healthy dietary pattern could positively influence not only the gut microbiota but also some health indicators," the researchers wrote.The study looked at 16 healthy individuals, most of whom were between 18 and 22 years old, who ate lean beef and white-meat chicken at lunchtime three times a week for eight weeks.After a five-week "washout period," during which participants resumed their normal diets to reset their gut microbiota, they switched to the other meat diet.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERThe two meats were stewed, roasted, grilled and breaded. Stool samples were collected at the beginning and end of each diet period.The researchers highlighted that Pirenaica beef is naturally rich in potassium, zinc and B vitamins, which may have contributed to its relatively gentler impact on gut health. The results, they said, may not apply to other types of beef or to meats prepared or consumed differently.The study also relied on self-reported dietary intake; participants' full diets weren't strictly controlled.Other foods eaten during the trial could have influenced gut microbial changes, which is a limitation the authors acknowledged.Additionally, with just 16 participants, the findings should be viewed as preliminary and not broadly generalizable.The researchers called for larger and more diverse studies to explore the complex relationship between different meat types and gut health.Fox News Digital reached out to the study's authors for comment.For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyleHope Barkoukis, chair of Case Western Reserve University's Department of Nutrition in Ohio, said the research underscores the importance of meat quality and moderation within overall dietary patterns. Barkoukis was not involved in the study."The shifts in microbiota composition seen may hold promise, but this was a small study and the authors explicitly state that no significant differences were found in overall microbial diversity," Baroukis told Fox News Digital."The findings are better viewed as hypothesis-generating rather than clinically actionable."Shalene McNeill, a registered dietitian nutritionist and executive director of nutrition research for the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA), told Fox News Digital the findings are consistent with previous research showing that lean beef can be part of a healthy, balanced diet.Federal law requires cattle producers to contribute $1 per head of cattle sold to the Beef Checkoff program, which funds beef-related marketing and research initiatives."Beef farmers and ranchers, through the Beef Checkoff program, continue to invest in scientific research to advance the understanding of beef's role in health and well-being," McNeill said. "This study can be used to inform future research, as the study authors have suggested."Fox News Digital reached out to the American Poultry Association.

Jussie Smollett's career comeback hasn't been a walk in the park after his 2019 race hoax scandal.In addition to a new Netflix documentary, Smollett, 43, will star in the upcoming Fox reality show, "Special Forces: World's Toughest Test."Brand expert Eric Schiffer exclusively told Fox News Digital Smollett's new gig appears to prove he's taking the right steps toward not only reclaiming his career, but changing the public perception of him by many as the "biggest scammer of all time," Schiffer said.JUSSIE SMOLLETT CONVICTION OVERTURNED BY ILLINOIS SUPREME COURTIn the fourth season of Fox's ultimate celebrity social experiment, Smollett joins a number of stars who will take on grueling challenges while training from the playbook of the actual Special Forces selection process in Morocco.All recruits on the show must "learn the art of getting comfortable with being uncomfortable as they are faced with training challenges across the countrys expansive desert terrain," according to a show summary."That's a good choice for him because he's going to go through hardship and pain so that actually is a good choice, I think, strategically for him," Schiffer said."For most people, he's seen as the biggest scammer of all time. He was seen as a fraudster who tried to use race to further his own brand love, and it was a giant fail. Landed him in the septic tank of muck, and this is his attempt to shower and reintroduce him to America in an interesting path because he's putting himself on the line, something he's accustomed to with the trials and things that he's done. But, in a way, that will show what he's made of.WATCH JUSSIE SMOLLETT: ANATOMY OF A HOAX"He'll struggle, and those that don't like him will probably enjoy his suffering. And those that don't know him but may know of the story may identify with his journey on the show. But that's a good reentry point, it makes a lot of sense."Smollett will compete alongside spotlight veterans, including "Sister Wives" star Kody Brown, Brittany Cartwright from "Vanderpump Rules," Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson East, "Real Housewives of New Jersey" matriarch Teresa Giudice and daughter Gia Giudice and former NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel, to name a few.Schiffer believes Smollett's next venture into the reality world will provide an opportunity for him to show "his humanity" in front of new viewers.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSHe also may acknowledge "pieces of where he screwed up or the pain that he went through in his life in a revealing way where the audience might care because they've already identified with his journey on the show," Schiffer said. "It's an opportunity if he handles it right on the show to win back some fans but also to build some new fans. So, it's a net positive."It can't get much worse for him. I mean, he goes into the show seen as America's giant scam artist based on how most people view him, so it's only up."The Illinois Supreme Court overturned Smollett's hate crime hoax conviction in November, 10 months after he filed a petition asking the high court to intervene in the legal drama.Smollett, who is Black and gay, reported to Chicago Police that he was the victim of a racist and homophobic attack by two men wearing ski masks in January 2019.The manhunt for the attackers soon turned into an investigation of Smollett and his subsequent arrest on charges hed orchestrated the attack and lied to police about it.As Smollett takes steps to regain a place in the spotlight, Schiffer said Smollett is not unhirable."It opens the door. A lot of these producers don't want to go first because they don't want the radioactive degree to impact them with other decision makers," Schiffer said of Smollett appearing on "Special Forces."A source told Fox News Digital Smollett's decision to return to his craft after the hoax is a symbol of his dedication."Jussie is stepping back into the art with the purpose and passion that some of us have always loved him for, bringing heart and soul to every note, every role and every story he tells," the insider said.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER"Thats the Jussie Smollett many of us have been waiting to see emerge from that chapter. Its time to turn the page."Charges against Smollett were originally dropped. After special prosecutor Kim Foxx requested a new inquiry, the "Empire" star was convicted on five felony counts and later sentenced to 150 days in a county jail. He was also sentenced to 30 months of felony probation and ordered to pay restitution to the City of Chicago in the amount of $120,106 and a fine of $25,000.The Illinois Supreme Court decided in November the special prosecutor's decision to retry Smollett violated his rights, and his conviction was overturned."Today, we resolve a question about the state's responsibility to honor the agreements it makes with defendants," Mark Geragos, Smollett's lawyer, told Fox News Digital at the time. "We hold that a second prosecution under these circumstances is a due process violation, and we therefore reverse defendant's conviction.""This was not a prosecution based on facts, rather it was a vindictive persecution, and such a proceeding has no place in our criminal justice system," another of Smolletts attorneys, Nenye Uche, told Fox News Digital in a statement. "Ultimately, we are pleased that the rule of law was the big winner today. We are thankful to the Illinois Supreme Court for restoring order to Illinois criminal law jurisprudence."

President Donald Trump has pledged to protect and preserve Social Security, and I am honored to lead the agency as Commissioner at such a pivotal moment. My vision is straightforward: a Social Security Administration that is easier to access, faster to respond, and better prepared to meet the challenges of tomorrow. That vision is rooted in our commitment to public service and grounded in the belief that government can and should work for everyone.SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION CHIEF TOUTS INCREASE IN SCHEDULED OFFICE VISITS, IMPROVED PHONE SERVICESSince taking office, I have focused on modernizing operations; investing in our workforce; eliminating fraud, waste, and abuse; and improving how we serve the public, whether online, over the phone, or in person.We have expanded our digital tools to provide more services from the convenience of peoples homes. We have taken steps to reduce wait times, enhance security, and make it easier to navigate our programs. All the while ensuring we pay benefits accurately to those who are eligible to receive them.We have also added support and removed roadblocks for our frontline employees with updated tools, technology, and processes, so they can deliver efficient, accurate, and compassionate service to the American people every day.SOCIAL SECURITY CHIEF FIRES BACK AT WARREN OVER AGENCY 'MISMANAGEMENT' CLAIMS WITH PERFORMANCE DATAIn my first 100 days as Commissioner, SSA has made significant progress, improving customer experience: reducing the average wait time on the national 800 number from 30 minutes last year to single digits last month; implementing new phone systems to enable 90% of calls to be handled via self-service or convenient callbacks; shortening field office wait times by 30%; eliminating 29 hours of weekly downtime formySocial Security to allow 24/7 online management of benefits; decreasing Disability hearing wait times by 60 days, reaching historic lows; and, sending over 3.1 million payments totaling $17 billion to eligible beneficiaries five months ahead of schedule under the Social Security Fairness Act.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONWe have a clear path to achieving operational excellence and providing best-in-class service. Under President Trump's leadership, I have charted a new course that strengthens service delivery and secures the integrity and efficiency of our systems. We are modernizing the underlying infrastructure that supports our work so that the agency is not only keeping up with the pace of change but leading the way in service innovation.As we celebrate this 90th anniversary, we must also keep our eyes firmly on the future. Social Security is not a program of the past; it is a promise to future generations.Young Americans entering the workforce today deserve the same sense of security their parents and grandparents had. Maintaining that trust will require thoughtful innovation and a shared commitment to protecting the integrity and solvency of the program.As we look to the century ahead, President Trump remains committed to ensuring that Social Security is as strong, effective, and enduring for our children and grandchildren as it has been for the generations before them.

FIRST ON FOX: The Trump administration is announcing the launch of a new tool it says will be instrumental in enabling agencies across the federal government to efficiently implement artificial intelligence at scale and take a major step forward rolling out the president's "AI Action Plan."Trump's U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) said on Thursday it has launched USAi, a tool the agency describes as a "secure generative artificial intelligence evaluation suite that enables federal agencies to experiment with and adopt artificial intelligence at scalefaster, safer, and at no cost to them."The agency says that the platform, available starting Thursday at 10 a.m. through USAi.gov, gives government users access to "powerful" tools like chat-based AI, code generation and document summarization with the goal of "supercharging employee productivity.""USAi isnt just another tool, its infrastructure for Americas AI future," GSA Chief Information Officer David Shive explained. "USAi helps the government cut costs, improve efficiency, and deliver better services to the public, while maintaining the trust and security the American people expect."AI TECH DETECTS HIDDEN HEART DISEASE DOCTORS OFTEN MISSGSA Deputy Administrator Stephen Ehikian told Fox News Digital that this latest application is an "on ramp" to A.I. that will be the "tip of the spear" on the A.I. front similar to the way GSA previously implemented the cloud.The Trump administration rolled out its A.I. Action Plan in July after Trump ordered the federal government in January to develop a plan of action for artificial intelligence in order to "solidify our position as the global leader in AI and secure a brighter future for all Americans."Trump has made U.S. A.I. growth a cornerstone of his administration, such as notching multi-billion deals with high-tech firms such as Oracle and OpenAI for the Stargate project, which is an effort to launch large data centers in the U.S, as well as a $90 billion energy and tech investment deal specifically for the state of Pennsylvania to make it the U.S. hub for AI."USAi means more than accessits about delivering a competitive advantage to the American people," GSA Deputy Administrator Stephen Ehikian said in press release."The launch of USAi shows how GSA is translating President Trumps AI strategy into action and accelerating AI adoption across government. USAi will put mission-ready tools directly into the hands of agencies to modernize faster, boost security, and lead globally."The A.I. Action Plan includes a three-pillar approach focused on American workers, free speech and protecting U.S.-built technologies."We want to center America's workers, and make sure they benefit from AI," A.I. and crypto czar David Sacks told the media in July when details of the A.I. plan were made public.SCOOP: TRUMP ADMIN, OPENAI PARTNER TO UNLEASH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ON FEDERAL GOVERNMENT"The second is that we believe that AI systems should be free of ideological bias and not be designed to pursue socially engineered agendas," Sacks said. "And so we have a number of proposals there on how to make sure that AI remains truth-seeking and trustworthy. And then the third principle that cuts across the pillars is that we believe we have to prevent our advanced technologies from being misused or stolen by malicious actors. And we also have to monitor for emerging and unforeseen risks from AI."Advancing the federal government's use of A.I. and expanding employee access are core to the GSAs efforts to fulfill Trumps directive to preserve U.S. leadership in the global technology race, GSA Commissioner Josh Gruenbaum explained to Fox Digital in an interview earlier this month."As we kind of examined the President's AI action plan, heard the call to action of, Hey, this is a race, and we are going to win this race. From our perspective, all that meant, synonymously, was widespread adoption," he told Fox Digital of delivering AI to federal employees.The rollout of the USAi tool follows GSA announcing earlier in August that OpenAI's ChatGPT Enterprise is now available to all federal agencies to incorporate into their workflow at $1 per agency. The deal with OpenAI, the tech company behind ChatGPT, is part of GSA's OneGov Strategy that aims to modernize "how the federal government purchases goods and services" under the Trump administration.GSA also notched another deal with A.I. company Anthropic this month providing all three branches of government access to large language model Claude.Gruenbaum told Fox News Digital that Thursday's announcement will be critical for agencies for creating efficiencies to help turn the federal workforce into "the most nimble, smart, efficient, agile, and agentically tech-forward workforce out there so that this country can continue to compete and win the AI race."

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) removed a documentary about the 2023 Hamas attack against Israel, citing legal issues with the footage.The film, "The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue," by Canadian filmmaker Barry Avrich, details the account of retired Israeli Gen. Noam Tibon, who rescued his son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren on October 7.TIFF said the documentary was removed "because general requirements for inclusion in the festival, and conditions that were requested when the film was initially invited, were not met, including legal clearance of all footage," the Associated Press (AP) reported.The filmmakers alleged "censorship," according to the AP.BBC REPORT FINDS GAZA DOCUMENTARY NARRATED BY HAMAS TERRORIST'S SON BREACHED EDITORIAL STANDARDS"We are shocked and saddened that a venerable film festival has defied its mission and censored its own programming by refusing this film," the filmmakers said in a statement. "Ultimately, film is an art form that stimulates debate from every perspective that can both entertain us and make us uncomfortable."Cameron Bailey, the CEO of TIFF, pushed back on the censorship allegations in a statement on Wednesday."My intention was to screen The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue, which is why I extended the invitation for the film to participate in this year's festival. Given the sensitive and significant nature of the film's subject, I believe that it tells an important story and contributes to the rich tapestry of perspectives in our lineup stories that resonate both here at home and around the world," Bailey said.DEMOCRATIC LAWMAKER 'NO LONGER ON SPEAKING TERMS' WITH SOME FAMILY OVER ISRAEL SUPPORT"I want to be clear: claims that the film was rejected due to censorship are unequivocally false. I remain committed to working with the filmmaker to meet TIFF's screening requirements to allow the film to be screened at this years festival. I have asked our legal team to work with the filmmaker on considering all options available," the statement continued.According to a report in Deadline, "Filmmakers were told they had to make editorial changes specifically identifying horrific footage that was livestreamed by Hamas on October 7, 2023, footage that had already been seen publicly. The festival claims it requested that the filmmakers not make changes, rather identify the source of the footage and confirmation of legal clearance."CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTUREAt the 2024 festival, TIFF pulled a film titled "Russians at War," the AP reported. The documentary covers Russian soldiers in their war against Ukraine. Protesters have called the film Russian propaganda, according to the AP.

A former top executive for liberal billionaire George Soros' Open Society Foundations (OSF) between 2017 and 2020 is back in the spotlight amid reports highlighting his involvement with Zohran Mamdani's New York City mayoral campaign and connecting Obama world to the campaign.Patrick Gaspard, who has served in several high-profile political positions, including advising former President Barack Obama's historic 2008 campaign, serving as the Democratic National Committee's executive director, and being tapped as the Center for American Progress (CAP) president in 2021, has been informally advising Mamdani on the side and recently introduced Obama campaign architect David Axelrod to him, a recent New York Times article revealed.A New York Times opinion piece that was published on Wednesday explained how Obama world operatives were starting to coalesce around Mamdani and have been in communication with his campaign behind the scenes. Obama reportedly called Mamdani after his Democratic primary victory in June, offering advice about the importance of governing and giving constituents optimism in dark times.Gaspard, who was reportedly at Mamdani's victory party in late June, has played a growing role advising Mamdani and accompanying him to meetings, the piece noted. He also introduced Axelrod to Mamdani last month when the former Obama advisor visited the campaign headquarters in Manhattan.MAMDANI PREACHES FROM PULPIT OF RADICAL PASTOR PUSHING REPARATIONS, ABOLISHING POLICE: 'BROTHER AND FRIEND'"What I found when I went over to that office was a familiar spirit that I hadnt seen in a while of just determined, upbeat idealism," Axelrod told the Times. "You may not agree with every answer hes giving, or every idea he has, but hes certainly asking the right questions, which is how do we make the country work for working people?"Earlier this year, Fox News Digital reported that the Mamdani campaign has been dishing out millions to a media strategist with ties to the Obama world through Axelrod and David Plouffe.The piece also noted how former Obama speechwriter Jon Favreau and former Obama advisor Dan Pfeiffer, who are often referred to as the "Obama bros" of the "Pod Save America" podcast, were in contact with a top Mamdani advisor and have been keeping close tabs on the race. While Obama world's influence could play a major role over the next couple of months ahead of the general election, Gaspard's past ties to the Soros foundations could help Mamdani tap into wealthy donors who support his agenda.Gaspard, who made millions of dollars serving as the OSF president between 2017 and 2020, has been a staunch defender of Soros, saying earlier this year that he was "inspired by the selection of my friend George Soros, who is one of our leading defenders of inclusive and accountable democracy and vibrant civil society," after then-President Joe Biden announced he would receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom."His accomplishments, in the face of distortions and threats from extremists, will be lauded well into the future," he continued. In a long 2023 X thread, Gaspard also attempted to deflect blame away from Soros amid reports that Soros and his network were pouring millions of dollars into the campaign coffers of radical DAs and far-left groups that emphasized social justice programs and gave lenient sentences to violent criminals."George Soros is as concerned about public safety as anyone else. But he recognizes that our criminal justice system is badly broken, and in need of new ideas and new approaches a view that enjoyed bipartisan consensus in the before times," Gaspard claimed.MAMDANI'S FATHER SITS ON COUNCIL OF ANTI-ISRAEL GROUP TIED TO TERROR, LEGITIMIZES ROLE OF SUICIDE BOMBERS"It is also important to note that in Chicago, Los Angeles, Philadelphia and all over the country voters keep electing and re-electing reformers," he continued. "To suggest that the reason they are doing so is because of Soros contributions is an insult to ordinary people."The Mamdani campaign has already benefited from several far-left groups who have received tens of millions of dollars in funding from OSF over the years, including the democratic socialist-friendly Working Families Party, which has received over $23 million from OSF, the New York Post reported last month.The report went on to say that Gaspard has played a "key role" in guiding Mamdani through the campaign and listed several of the groups that are aligned with or have endorsed Mamdani, which include Jewish Voice for Peace Action, Make The Road Action and Community Voices Heard.Jewish Voice for Peace Action has established itself as one of the most prominent groups in the country speaking out against Israel and Fox News Digital previously reported that the group was active at college campuses in 2024 backing anti-Israel protests.Influence Watch describes the group as "a left-wing, nominally Jewish group that opposes U.S. assistance to the state of Israel and supports allowing Palestinians to live on land within Israel vacated by Arabs during the Israeli War of Independence."The Center for American Progress, Fox News Digital previously reported, played a significant role in staffing and policymaking in the Biden administration, with at least 70 CAP employees leaving the group to fill key posts within the administration.Fox News Digital reached out to the Mamdani campaign and Gaspard for comment.

Los Angeles Dodgers eight-time All-Star Mookie Betts was recently candid about his struggles this season, saying that he feels his "season's over.""My season's kind of over," he told The Athletic this past weekend. "We're going to have to chalk that up for not a great season. But I can go out and help the boys win every night, do something, get an RBI, make a play, do something that I'm going to have to shift my focus there."A production drought, especially for a player of Betts' caliber, can be tough on the psyche. However, what's helped his mindset has been the support from not just in the clubhouse, but those at Dodger Stadium and beyond.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMIn fact, Dodgers fans recently orchestrated an ovation for Betts to show their appreciation and support."Ive never gotten an ovation from being bad," Betts told Fox News Digital, while also discussing how his mindset is helped through Corona's new "Playa Sounds," a first-of-its-kind soundtrack that fuses the iconic sounds of the ballpark and beach."Ive seen it, but never in a million years I thought Id be the one to get one. But I was.DODGERS STAR MOOKIE BETTS SUSTAINS FREAK TOE INJURY WHILE WALKING TO BATHROOM"Its good knowing that even though Im going through what Im going through, Im still embraced. Itd be very easy for them to just write me off and say, Hes done, hes washed x, y and z. It would feel horrible. That would probably be really bad, probably wouldnt be great for the mental."Betts enters Wednesdays matchup against the Los Angeles Angels hitting .242/.313/.370 with a .682 OPS, 12 home runs and 53 RBI over 120 games. All of these marks are easily the worst of his career, to the point where he even acknowledged a potential stain on his Hall of Fame resume.However, while the 2018 AL MVP has been fighting the tribulations of the 2025 season, the support of a tight-knit Dodgers clubhouse has helped tremendously."I think thats probably the most important outside of yourself," he said when asked about his teammates and coaching staff being behind him. "Just knowing that no matter what you do, good or bad, your boys got you. Theyre the ones who are with you literally every day. Youre with these guys more than youre with your family. Youre with these guys for eight months essentially. They know everything about you more about you than really your family does. Knowing that they always got you, and theyre fighting with you is just a beautiful thing."Its just huge to have veterans who have kinda been through it, maybe not to the same extent Im going through it or maybe worse. To know that their perspective helps you, their support helps you, and no matter what, theyre going to be there for you. That definitely helped move me along."Betts has been moving along well recently, owning a seven-game hit streak during his 12-for-30 (.400) stretch at the plate during that span. He had two doubles in that stretch, and more importantly, he launched his first homer in over a month on Aug. 8 against the Toronto Blue Jays.As Betts put it, "You dont want to turn on a mindset and then be in a different headspace than youve been playing for six, seven months." However, the intensity is only going up as the Dodgers are in a tight NL West race with the San Diego Padres tied atop the division entering play on Wednesday. As defending World Series champions, the Dodgers obviously want to defend the title entering October.It's uncharted territory for Betts, but knowing he has the team and city of Los Angeles behind him is, perhaps, helping him turn the corner at just the right time with the postseason coming into view.ENTERING FLOW STATE WITH CORONAAs Betts works his way forward, having a tranquil, yet intense, mindset is key, especially when the postseason comes around.Betts helped Corona, the official "cerveza" of MLB, to create "Playa Sounds," selecting specific moments from the postseason to pair with calming beach sounds that helps him enter that "flow state.""I was able to pick some moments from big swings, big hits, big catches in the postseason, and then you match them with the beach sounds. Those waves crashing, it just puts you right in the middle where youre ready for anything intense, but youre also relaxed in order to be able to do whatever it is," Betts explained. "Because you dont want to be too intense when you go into these intense moments you dont want to fight fire with fire. So, I really feel like those sounds put you right in between."It really has helped and puts me in a good mindset."Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

The former Kentucky county clerk who was jailed 10 years ago for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples is now asking the Supreme Court to review its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, with her attorney telling Fox News Digital theres a "good chance" it will end up on their docket.Kim Davis, a devout Christian, made national headlines in 2015 when she refused to sign the marriage licenses of same-sex couples over her religious belief that marriage is between one man and one woman. Davis' lawyer, Mat Staver, is helping her appeal a ruling that she must pay $360,000 in legal fees and expenses to plaintiffs David Ermold and David Moore."The First Amendment should be an absolute defense to Kim Davis. And secondly, we're asking the Supreme Court to overturn Obergefell, the 2015 decision that ultimately caused this problem in the first place," Staver told Fox News Digital."For them not to review the matter I think is terrible for Kim Davis and also terrible for the country because they've damaged the Constitution and only the court can fix it," Staver added.DECADE AFTER LANDMARK RULING, REPUBLICAN SUPPORT FOR SAME-SEX MARRIAGE CRATERSStaver also told Fox News Digital, "I think we have a good chance at having the Supreme Court take up this case because you have three of the justices still on the bench that were part of the four dissenters in 2015" in Obergefell v. Hodges, "including the chief justice, who gave a very strong dissent.""There's only two justices still on the bench that were on the bench in the majority in 2015, and that would be Kagan and Sotomayor," Staver added. "This is the case with the most compelling facts that can challenge and overturn Obergefell."The case, if it reaches the Supreme Court, would be heard by Justices Clarence Thomas, John Roberts and Samuel Alito, who dissented to Obergefell v. Hodges; Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagen, who affirmed the decision; and four newly appointed justices.In March, a three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit wrote in a ruling that "As Davis sees it, issuing Plaintiffs a marriage license would have violated her own constitutionally protected religious beliefs; thus, she asserts, she cannot be held liable. We disagree.""Davis cannot raise a Free Exercise Clause defense because she is being held liable for state action, which the First Amendment does not protect," the ruling added.REVISITING JUSTICE SCALIAS SAME-SEX MARRIAGE DISSENT: PROPHETIC OR INFLAMMATORY?A petition for writ of certiorari filed last month on behalf of Davis is appealing that decision."Obergefell was wrong when it was decided and it is wrong today because it was grounded entirely on the legal fiction of substantive due process," the filing said."Overturning Obergefell would not undo any marriage licenses in effect at the time. All marriage licenses, including those between same-sex couples, would continue to be recognized. They would be grandfathered. Going forward, marriage would return to the states as it was prior to Obergefell. It would be up to each state to define marriage," it added.William Powell, an attorney representing Ermold and Moore, and a Senior Counsel with the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection, told Fox News Digital that "We are confident the Supreme Court, like the court of appeals, will conclude that Davis's arguments do not merit further attention."Marriage equality is settled law," he added.Fox News Digitals Maria Lencki contributed to this report.

Comedian Matt Rifes new ad campaign for cosmetics brand e.l.f. is the latest celebrity-starring commercial that has caused social media users to melt down.The make-up brand published their ad online on Tuesday, featuring Rife and drag queen "Heidi N Closet" portraying lawyers in a spoof legal commercial promoting inexpensive e.l.f cosmetic products.A slew of comments on the post took issue with Rife being in the ad, with many pointing to a domestic violence joke he told in 2023 as the reason he shouldve never been chosen for the ad campaign."You didnt have the budget for a comedian who doesnt joke about abuse?" one user asked on the Instagram post.SYDNEY SWEENEY'S BROTHER MAKES CHEEKY 'GOOD JEANS' JOKE AFTER HIS AIR FORCE PROMOTIONMake-up influencer account "kristians_makeup" wrote, "ELF IMMA HOLD UR HAND WHEN I SAY THISjust cuz u got a drag QUEEN in the mix DOES NOT MEAN ITS A GREEN LIGHT FOR MATT RIFEEEGEE??!?" The comment received over 8,600 likes in less than a day.Another said, "I thought you guys were cruelty free?!"These and similar comments reflected a renewed backlash against the comedian for joking about a woman who had a black eye during his 2023 special, "Natural Selection." In the set, Rife told the story of eating at a Baltimore restaurant with a friend when they noticed their female server had a black eye. They questioned why the restaurant owners wouldn't have the employee work in the kitchen to avoid customers asking questions."Yeah, but I feel like if she could cook, she wouldn't have a black eye," Rife joked.In response to the backlash he received from the joke, Rife doubled down, putting out a statement that directed social media users to a link offering an "apology" if they had ever been offended by a joke he told. The link brought users to a website where they could purchase special-needs helmets.AMERICAN EAGLE FIRES BACK AT CRITICS AFTER SYDNEY SWEENEY CAMPAIGN SPARKS ONLINE BACKLASHOn e.l.f.s TikTok page, bitterness towards Rifes domestic abuse joke was on full display, with more users demanding the makeup brand drop him from the campaign."Nikkietutorials," a cosmetics influencer with almost 9 million followers commented, "aaaaaaandddd you lost me... Matt Rife out of ALL people? so disappointed."Maddy Lucy Dan, a TikTok user with 1.4 million followers, rehashed the Rife controversy in the comments section, writing, "In Matt Rifes Netflix stand-up special Natural Selection he opened with a domestic violence joke, implying a woman wouldnt have a black eye if she could cook."Another user added, "So yall saw American Eagle and said hold up, I can do that."The comment referenced actress Sydney Sweeneys American Eagle jeans ad campaign that took heat online in recent days for its tagline, "Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans." Social media users and legacy media outlets alleged the tagline had a link to the "eugenics" movement.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTUREYet another celebrity-starring ad has also taken heat in recent weeks. Dunkin' Donuts released a short spot for its new summer Refresher drinks on Tuesday featuring "The Summer I Turned Pretty" star Gavin Casalegno. During the 35-second ad, the actor credited his summer tan to his "genetics."TikTok users hammered the ad on the platform for mentioning genetics, with many linking it to Sweeneys ad.Rife and e.l.f. did not immediately reply to Fox News Digitals request for comment.

Jennifer Aniston gave a stark warning about safety after a man rammed into her home gate.Aniston, 56, admitted her security team is "not glamorous in any way," in the September cover issue of Vanity Fair. "It's a necessity.""People are out of their minds," she added. "Who wants to put that energy out there?"Authorities arrested a man on May 5 after he rammed his car into the gate securing Aniston's home, the Los Angeles Police Department previously confirmed to Fox News Digital. The "Friends" star was home at the time of the incident. The man was charged with multiple felony charges but found incompetent to stand trial. Before driving his car into Aniston's home gate, he had been sending the actress unwanted voicemail, email and social media messages beginning in 2023.JENNIFER ANISTON'S ALLEGED STALKER ORDERED TO STAY 100 YARDS AWAY FROM HER, UNDERGO MENTAL COMPETENCY TESTAniston's close friend Sandra Bullock insisted these terrifying encounters with celebrity stalkers are not just a "one-off.""The Unforgivable" star once hid in her closet after a man, who had been stalking her for days in 2014, successfully broke into her home. Joshua Corbett, who believed Bullock was his wife, carried a notebook that featured photos of the actress along with poems he had written and a love letter.JENNIFER ANISTON CALLS BRAD PITT SPLIT JUICY READING DURING PAINFUL TABLOID STORM"It makes me think, Do I really have to go outside and navigate the world? Theres the cases where they got into the house, the cases where theyre outside the house, the cases where youre on a film set, and they figured out where you are, and the cases that no one hears about," Bullock told Vanity Fair. "Its ongoing. Its not a one-off. And it does create a mindset where your home also, unfortunately, becomes your fortress."LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSAniston isn't a stranger to celebrity stalkers. In 2010, the "Just Go With It" star was granted a restraining order after a man traveled across the country looking for her. He was detained in Los Angeles with a sharp object, duct tape and love letters to Aniston, according to the BBC.The actress revealed her discomfort with the level of attention she's found herself receiving after three successful decades in Hollywood, admitting the fame "still hits me sideways sometimes.""You have to manage it and put it in its proper place and into its proper size. Because otherwise, if you dont Ive gone through many Im still trying to figure it out."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERThe "Along Came Polly" star claimed aspects of the job have become embarrassing, including paparazzi.She even chooses not to let fame define her. "It's not real," she told the outlet. "My interests are other than that.""Ive always been more into metaphysical things and What if theres something bigger out there than all of us?"The Associated Press contributed to this report.