Francis Ford Coppola, director of "The Godfather," was hospitalized in Italy last week for a non-emergency cardiac procedure.The filmmaker, 86, sought to update a "30-year-old AFib procedure," according to a post on his Instagram page.AFib, or atrial fibrillation (AFib), is an "irregular and often rapid heart rhythm" that can raise the risk of blood clots, heart failure, stroke and other heart-related complications, according to the American Heart Association.HEART ATTACK DEATHS HAVE PLUMMETED IN US, BUT NEW CARDIOVASCULAR THREATS EMERGEAfter Italian media sources reported the directors hospital visit, a representative for Coppola called it a "scheduled update procedure" and said he was "resting nicely.""All is well," according to his representatives."Da Dada (what my kids call me) is fine," the director said on his social media, speaking for what appears to be the first time about his condition.He continued: "Taking an opportunity while in Rome to do the update of my 30-year-old AFib procedure with its inventor, a great Italian doctor Dr. Andrea Natale! I am well!"YOUR HEART MAY BE OLDER THAN YOU THINK AND THE NUMBER COULD PREDICT DISEASE RISKDr. Bradley Serwer, an interventional cardiologist and chief medical officer at VitalSolution, an Ingenovis Health company, spoke with Fox News Digital about the condition."AFib is typically not immediately life-threatening, but it can lead to complications or issues in the future," said the cardiologist, who has not treated Coppola.With AFib, the normal electrical activity in the heart changes to chaotic electrical signals, according to the Maryland-based cardiologist. This causes the heart to beat quickly and get out of rhythm.Instead of contracting normally, the upper chambers of the heart called atria start to quiver, causing blood clots to form."When these clots break free, they can travel to the brain, causing a stroke," Serwer cautioned.IM A CARDIOLOGIST HERES HOW THE SUMMER HEAT COULD DAMAGE YOUR HEARTFor many people, AFib may have no symptoms, but for some, it can cause a fast or pounding heartbeat, shortness of breath or lightheadedness."AFib can be challenging due to its diverse manifestations," Serwer noted.There are several procedural approaches to treat atrial fibrillation, according to the cardiologist.The most common procedure is called an ablation, which is when a specialized cardiologist uses catheters to follow the hearts electrical activity. The doctor then burns the sites where the AFib begins."This procedure has a high rate of success and complications are low, making it a highly valued option," Serwer noted.If a patient is undergoing open-heart surgery for coronary artery disease or valvular heart disease, a surgeon can perform a "maze procedure," which creates a "maze-like pattern of scar tissue" in the upper chambers of the heart to block irregular electrical signals, according to Mayo Clinic.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTERThere are also procedures to reduce the risk of stroke in patients who have AFib, but who may not be able to take blood thinners.By placing a small device where blood clots form, the rate of stroke drops significantly, Serwer said.In some cases of atrial fibrillation, the condition can come and go, but other patients may experience persistent AFib, the cardiologist said.For more Health articles, visitwww.foxnews.com/healthWhile its not usually life-threatening, AFib is still considered a serious medical condition that requires proper treatment.Serwer advised, "If you experience sudden-onset dizziness or palpitations that persist, it is imperative to seek immediate evaluation from a medical professional."

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston exited Saturdays preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams after a hard hit left him with a concussion.Johnston was tracking a ball from Justin Herbert down the sideline in the first quarter when Rams safety Tanner Ingle delivered a huge hit. It was the third snap of the Chargers first series.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe wide receiver landed on his back with both of his arms outstretched. He was motionless for several moments before medical trainers came over to check on him."Quentin suffered a concussion, and thats never a good thing," Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said. "But the way it looked there at the time, looked like it could have a been a lot worse. And he was taken (to a hospital) for more evaluation, but he was talking. He remembered the play. He was moving good. So in that way, its a good thing."PATRIOTS COACH MIKE VRABEL CLASHES WITH MEDIA OVER STEFON DIGGS' UNCERTAIN SEASON OPENER STATUSLos Angeles selected Johnston out of TCU with the No. 21 overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft.The 2024 season, Johnstons second, was the best of his career so far. He had 55 catches for 711 yards and eight touchdown catches.He was competing for the starting job for the Chargers. He was No. 2 on the depth chart behind Keenan Allen, Tre Harris and Ladd McConkey.Its unclear how long hell be out.The Associated Press contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

A model and former Miss Universe contestant from Russia died last week from injuries she suffered after an elk crashed through the windshield of her Porsche, according to a report.Kseniya Alexandrova, 30, died from severe brain injuries from the accident that occurred while she was driving with her husband in Tver Oblast, Russia, on July 5, Russian news outlet RIAreported. She remained hospitalized in a coma until her death on Aug. 12.Alexandrova and her husband were returning home from Rzhev when the collision with the elk happened on the M9 highway, the outlet reported.The husband, who was not named in the report, said there was no time to react to the animal jumping in front of the couples Porsche Panamera, adding that he and Alexandrova were both wearing seatbelts, and were driving at a low speed during the collision.EX-WNBA PLAYER'S MOM DIES IN CAR CRASH INVOLVING ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT, OFFICIALS SAY"From the moment it jumped out to the impact, a split second passed. I didnt have time to do anything," he told the outlet in a statement translated from Russian.Alexandrova, who was in the passenger seat, suffered a head injury when the animal hurtled through the windshield and into the cabin of the car, her husband told the outlet."She was unconscious, her head was fractured, everything was covered in blood. The frontal bones of the skull were broken it was an open cranial-brain injury," he said.The couple had been married just four months before the freak accident, according to her Instagram. She was also a psychologist who earned her degree from Moscow Pedagogical State University, according to a November 2022 post on her social media.OLYMPIC BIATHLON CHAMPION LAURA DAHLMEIER DIES AT 31 IN PAKISTAN MOUNTAIN CLIMBING ACCIDENTAlexandrova represented Russia in the 2017 Miss Universe pageant and placed second in the Miss Russia competition earlier that year.Alexandrovas modeling agency, Modus Vivendis, confirmed her death in a statement that was written in Russian and posted on the agencys Instagram on Aug. 13."It is with great sadness that we inform you that our colleague and friend, model Kseniya Alexandrova, passed away yesterday evening," the translated statement said."Kseniya was bright [and] talented. She knew how to inspire, support and give warmth to everyone who was around," the agency continued. "For us, she will forever remain a symbol of beauty, kindness and inner strength."

European leaders will join Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy when he travels to Washington, D.C., on Monday for a high-stakes meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.On Sunday, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Finnish President Alexander Stubb all confirmed their attendance. Their joint presence underscores Europes determination to present a united front in support of Ukraine as Russia's war drags on.PUTIN DEMANDS CONTROL OF KEY UKRAINIAN TERRITORY IN EXCHANGE FOR PEACE: EUROPEAN DIPLOMATAhead of his meeting with Trump, Zelenskyy met with von der Leyen at the European Commission in Brussels to set priorities for the White House talks, focusing on long-term military aid, Ukraines ambitions to join the EU, and bolstering transatlantic solidarity in the face of Russian aggression.At a joint press conference, von der Leyen said she was glad to be joining Zelenskyy and other European leaders in Washington on Monday."We will continue to support you for as long as it takes," she said, adding that the EU backs a trilateral meeting between Ukraine, Russia and the United States.She warned that the EU will move forward next month with its 19th sanctions package against Russia if the Kremlin refuses to halt its war in Ukraine.TRUMP: WE'RE GOING STRAIGHT TO RUSSIA-UKRAINE PEACE DEAL, 'NOT A MERE CEASEFIRE'Zelenskyy said he hopes the upcoming meeting with Trump "will be productive" and not a repeat of the shouting match that took place in the Oval Office during his February visit.Zelenskyy's meeting at the White House comes on the heels of Trump's summit with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Anchorage on Friday, where Trump dropped his demand for a ceasefire and urged a final peace deal.After meeting with Putin, Trump said the Russian leader was willing to end the war in exchange for key Ukrainian territory concessions. Trump said Kyiv should take the deal with Moscow because "Russia is a very big power, and they're not."Zelenskyy, alongside European leaders, consistently rejects proposals to surrender any Ukrainian land to Russia."Since the territorial issue is so important, it should be discussed only by the leaders of Ukraine and Russia at the trilateral Ukraine, United States, Russia," Zelenskyy told reporters at the European Commission on Sunday. "So far, Russia has given no sign that the trilateral will happen," he added.

Former Vice President Mike Pence said Sunday that President Donald Trump needs to bring the "hammer" down on Russian President Vladimir Putin with additional secondary sanctions.After meeting with Putin at a high-stakes summit in Alaska, Trump shifted from advocating for an immediate ceasefire deal to a broader "peace agreement" between Ukraine and Russia.In an appearance on CNN's "State of the Union" on Sunday, Pence described Trumps style in dealing with dictators as the "velvet glove" approach but said he thinks "the hammer needs to come, and it needs to come immediately."Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to meet with Trump in the Oval Office on Monday, joined by United Kingdom and European leaders. Pence said Trump, at the same time, needs to "pick up the phone and ask" Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., "to immediately pass the secondary sanctions bill that is supported virtually by everybody in the United States Senate."PUTIN APPEARS TO BE VISIBLY ANNOYED AS REPORTERS BARRAGE HIM AND TRUMP WITH QUESTIONS"The combination of engagement, but also making it clear to Putin that we are prepared to take actions that would literally break his economy even while we redouble our commitment to the security of Ukraine," Pence said."The last thing we want to see is for Putin to use this latest delay as a reason to continue this war all the way until the winter hits and the fighting season essentially passes in that part of the world," he added later on. "We cant allow Vladimir to run out the clock on the war in this year and this season. We literally have to do both things, and that is: the sanctions ought to be on the presidents desk, available for his signature while negotiations begin. Thats the most important way that we will ensure that theres real progress toward the peace agreement."Pence, who served as Trump's vice president during his first term, reiterated how Putin attacked Georgia under President George W. Bush, attacked Crimea under President Barack Obama, and invaded Ukraine after "that disastrous withdrawal" from Afghanistan under President Joe Biden."Putin's made it no secret to the fact that he wants to reassert the old Soviet sphere of influence, what we used to call the evil empire in Eastern Europe," Pence told CNN's Jake Tapper. "I think Putin only understands strength, so while the president and his diplomatic team engage in this re-approach with Putin, and there seems to be interest, in my judgment, Putin is not going to stop until he's stopped."Pence said Trump "should be commended for pursuing peace in Ukraine," noting that the president has already secured peace agreements in Africa, Armenia and Azerbaijan."I think he deserves credit as leader of the free world for not giving up on Ukraine," Pence said, claiming "there are many voices in and around the administration that would have cut Ukraine loose months ago."DEMOCRATS DOUBT TRUMP WILL SECURE UKRAINE CEASE-FIRE IN ALASKA SUMMIT WITH PUTINPence said he wanted to commend the president for "trying to make progress," but said he would have liked to have seen a ceasefire deal. Still, he said that "no deal is better than a bad deal."Based on U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoffs description of the talks, Pence said it appeared there "was at least an ascent in Putin and Trumps meeting to the United States providing security guarantees, and clearly, the president didnt forfeit anything having to do with Americas national security or with the security of our allies in Eastern Europe in the midst of this war."Witkoff told CNN that the Trump administration is "intent on trying to hammer out a peace deal that ends the fighting permanently very, very quickly, quicker than a ceasefire." He also said that Trump could not agree to "any sort of land swap" on behalf of the Ukrainians. At the summit, Putin pushed for the Ukrainians to withdraw from Donetsk and Luhansk in exchange for Russian forces freezing the fronts in other areas."At the end of the day, its important to remember the bad guy here is Putin. Putin launched an unprovoked brutal invasion more than three years ago," Pence said. "Now more than ever, America and our allies need to stand strongly with Ukraine and create the conditions for a just and lasting peace."Minutes before Pence spoke to CNN on Sunday morning, Trump posted to TRUTH Social, teasing: "BIG PROGRESS ON RUSSIA. STAY TUNED!"Trump also criticized the media's reporting about his meeting with Putin."Its incredible how the Fake News violently distorts the TRUTH when it comes to me," Trump wrote on social media earlier Sunday. "There is NOTHING I can say or do that would lead them to write or report honestly about me. I had a great meeting in Alaska on Bidens stupid War, a war that should have never happened!!!""If I got Russia to give up Moscow as part of the Deal, the Fake News, and their PARTNER, the Radical Left Democrats, would say I made a terrible mistake and a very bad deal," Trump added. "Thats why they are the FAKE NEWS! Also, they should talk about the 6 WARS, etc., I JUST STOPPED!!! MAGA."

U.S. Special Envoy for Peace Missions Steve Witkoff claims Russian President Vladimir Putin made "robust" steps toward peace during his meeting with President Donald Trump last week.Witkoff made the statement during an appearance on "Fox News Sunday" with host Shannon Bream. The official was in the room for the Alaska meeting and has met previously with Putin several times."We agreed on much more robust security guarantees," Witkoff said. "The Russians agreed on enshrining legislatively language that they would attest to not attempting to take any more land from Ukraine after a peace deal, where they would attest to not violating any European borders."Witkoff also said Trump spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders directly after the meeting. He said the meeting was "absolutely acknowledged as a win."ZELENSKYY TO MEET WITH TRUMP IN WASHINGTON, DC FOLLOWING US-RUSSIA TALKSBream pressed Witkoff to explain why Trump did not push Putin for a ceasefire agreement during the meeting as well. Trump had previously said a ceasefire was a top priority and claimed Putin would face consequences if he didn't agree to one.ZELENSKYY OUTLINES PEACE DEMANDS BEFORE HIGH-STAKES WHITE HOUSE MEETING WITH TRUMP"The president has always talked about a ceasefire, until he made a lot of different wins in this meeting and began to realize that we could be talking about a peace deal. The ultimate deal here is a peace deal, and we were talking about much more robust security guarantees than anyone ever imagined," he said.In a statement after the call with Trump, major European leaders did not address whether they preferred a peace deal over a ceasefire.TRUMP: WE'RE GOING STRAIGHT TO RUSSIA-UKRAINE PEACE DEAL, 'NOT A MERE CEASEFIRE'The leaders said they "welcomed President Trumps efforts to stop the killing in Ukraine, end Russias war of aggression, and achieve just and lasting peace."Putin described his talks with Trump in Alaska as "very frank.""We, of course, respect the position of the American administration, which sees the need for a speedy end to military actions," Putin said at the follow-up meeting at the Kremlin, adding that "we would like to move to resolving all issues by peaceful means."Fox News' Landon Mion and the Associated Press contributed to this report.

A Portland, Oregon, pastor believes people are ready for a spiritual revival in the deeply secular city, after tens of thousands of people responded to Christ at an evangelism event his church hosted earlier this month."Weve become known as a dark city," Athey Creek senior pastor Brett Meador said, referencing the citys reputation for homelessness, drug abuse, strip clubs, and human trafficking. "Our goal was to shed the light of Christ."The "PDX Crusade" a free, two-night event inspired by famed evangelist Billy Grahams crusades drew 35,000 people to Portland's Moda Center on August 2-3 to hear the gospel message and worship with popular Christian artists Chris Tomlin, Zach Williams and others.Around 4,000 church volunteers handed out Bibles to the 3,200 people who committed their lives to Christ at the event, Meador told Fox News Digital in an interview this week. Local reports noted it was Portlands largest gathering of its kind in decades.DEEP BLUE CITY ATTRACTS TENS OF THOUSANDS FOR LARGEST CHRISTIAN REVIVAL EVENT IN DECADESMeador recalled "powerful" moments from the event, including praying for a 10-year-old boy and his mother to accept Christ, and seeing venue staff come down to the arena floor to be prayed for."It was kind of overwhelming, the response just from people who heard the good news," he said. "We have countless testimonies pouring in right now."Meador said he followed a spiritual calling to move to Portland with his wife nearly 30 years ago to plant a church in what he said was then known as one of the "the least-churched cities in America."That reputation hasnt changed much. The Portland-Vancouver metro area stands out as the only region among the 34 largest U.S. metropolitan areas surveyed, where religiously unaffiliated people outnumber Christians 44% to 42% according to the Pew Research Centers 20232024 Religious Landscape Study.SEATTLE PASTOR DETAILS WILD SCENE AFTER WORSHIP EVENT 'SWARMED' BY PROTESTERSStarting a church in such a secular environment wasnt easy, Meador said. Despite pushback, Athey Creek has continued to grow, from zero members to nearly 15,000 people who now attend services.He believes the spiritual climate has shifted over the past five years, especially after months of rioting and rising crime following George Floyds death in 2020."Jesus talked about how the field was ready for harvest," Meador said. "And I think that Portland, in the last five years, since the 120 days of rioting that we had in 2020, and just the problems we've had, I think people are realizing this isn't working out very well. And because we've been post-Christian for so long, I think that people are hungry for something that's real and powerful and true.""We're seeing an opportunity to give people an alternative from the darkness to follow the light," he continued. "I think people are realizing that there's just a much better way and that Jesus is actually the answer to all the problems that we face."Church leaders are now prayerfully considering whether to make the crusade an annual event."Were praying that the Lord will open the door for us," Meador said. "Were very open to doing it again next year and making it maybe a regular thing."The Portland gathering followed another major revival meeting in Los Angeles in July, when about 45,000 people packed Angel Stadium for Pastor Greg Lauries Harvest Crusade on July 19. It marked the second consecutive year the stadium sold out for the event, with an additional 200,000 people watching online, according to Harvest Church.

When it comes to his fitness journey, Kane Brown is making major changes.On Friday, the "Miles On It" crooner, 31, took to Instagram to share jaw-dropping before and after photos of his changing physique."From April- August and we just getting started!" Brown captioned the post, which features a mirror selfie of himself in April next to a current photo of himself looking toned and buff.Fans were quick to share their thoughts in the comment section, some calling Brown's efforts "impressive" and "inspiring."COUNTRY SINGER KANE BROWN SHOWS OFF DRAMATIC FITNESS TRANSFORMATION IN VIRAL BEFORE AND AFTER PHOTOS"Thats insane- teach me your ways buddy," fellow country star Chris Lane wrote.APP USERS CLICK HERE TO VIEW POSTCountry star Bailey Zimmerman commented, "Inspiring dawg.""Dude what are we talkinggg about," actor Taylor Lautner added.When it comes to health and wellness, Brown has been on quite the journey this year.In May, the 31-year-old country singer turned heads after he shared before and after photos of his dramatic body transformation on social media."From April 1st on the (left) until today (right) Ive been super dedicated to fitness and health. I would love others to come on this journey with me," Brown wrote in his caption on Instagram next to a muscle and 100 emojis."Such motivation, I needed this reminder of what discipline and consistency looks like. What are some of your biggest tips? As I start my fitness journey to getting in the best shape of my life," one fan inquired.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERThe country star isn't the only musician dedicated to making physical transformations.Jelly Roll revealed that he has dropped 200 pounds as he continues his weight-loss journey.In a video shared on X by the Tennessee Titans, the 40-year-old country star shared his latest health milestone while giving a motivational speech to the NFL team. The Nashville native is a big Titans fan and the team's head coach, Brian Callahan, invited him to speak to the players at their training camp before they hit the road for their pre-season games.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSDuring his surprise appearance at a team meeting, Jelly Roll told the Titans, "I can't get on the field," but joked that he was getting "close.""I lost 200 pounds. I told Coach I'm getting a contract if I lose another 50," the "Save Me" singer said to applause from the players and staff.During a May interview with Fox News Digital, Jelly Roll revealed the biggest challenge he faced in his battle to lose weight."Food, man," Jelly Roll said at the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards.Jelly Roll explained that his weight loss wasn't just about his fitness, but a constant struggle with his relationship with food."If you're really battling obesity, you got to start at the dinner table, man. The walking's great, all the other stuff's great, but you got to fight that addiction at the dinner table," he said.Fox News Digital's Ashley Hume contributed to this post.

A frustrated man turned to Reddit after his pregnant sister kept eating his food without asking, leading to an outpouring of support.In a post on the popular platform, the 30-year-old man shared that his 31-year-old sister had recently left her husband and moved in with him."I have a small apartment, but I let her move in because she had nowhere else to go and she's six months pregnant," he wrote. "I wasn't very pleased about this situation, but she is my sis, after all."FED-UP WOMAN REFUSES TO BE BREAKFAST CHEF FOR SISTER'S CHILDREN: 'GO ASK YOUR MOM'At first, things were going fine until his food started disappearing.The man wrote that he has very specific foods for his fitness goals and that his sister has been eating these including his expensive shakes, post-run snacks and meal preps."I'm pretty disciplined about what I eat because I am in bulk stage and hitting the gym regularly," he wrote."I portion things, label them and plan for the entire week. But every other day something's gone. Makes me crazy."WOMAN WHO FINDS MEAL PREP 'EXHAUSTING' SLAMMED FOR NOT COOKING 'FANCIER' FOODSWhen confronted about her eating habits, the sister responded by shrugging or blaming hormones."I asked her to replace things she finishes or at least ask before taking something. She refuses to do anything about it," he said.When the man resorted to buying a small mini-fridge and putting it in his bedroom, the sister accused him of "treating her like a thief."WOMAN BANS MOTHER-IN-LAW FROM COOKING WITH GARLIC IN THE HOUSE"I calmly told her I was tired of my groceries disappearing and that this was the easiest way to avoid fights," he said."Now she's sulking and has told our parents, after her failed marriage, her brother is also alienating her."The man sharing his story on Reddit also reported that his mother called him and said that "pregnancy isn't easy," especially with his sister's situation."I don't think I'm being cruel I just want my food to be left alone. A part of me understands she is going through trouble. But at my expense?" he concluded.Commenters almost unanimously sided with the man."Where is she going to stay once the baby is born? You have got bigger problems than groceries, if she won't even contribute to food costs," one person observed.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER"Tell your mother to come get your sister, so she can be sure that your sister is being taken care of," another chimed in.California-based relationship expert AudreyHope told Fox News Digital the central issue of the disagreement goes far beyond food.For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyle"Sibling relationships are often the hardest ones we ever deal with," she noted. "And there [may be] a primal wound that began long ago in childhood that went unnoticed and unhealed."Hope also said that the pregnant sister "was probably pampered" as a child, leading to her entitlement as an adult."Boundaries must be put in place with no apologies," she advised."The sibling with the apartment needs to know that he is being mistreated, and it is time to own his self-esteem and self-love and put up strong boundaries."