Amid a trend of declining membership since the Supreme Court struck down mandatory union dues, the nations two largest teachers unions have poured tens of millions into left-wing causes, a new report finds from a conservative watchdog group.The national nonprofit group, Defending Ed, released a report this week after combing through the National Education Association and American Federation of Teachers' contributions to left-wing and far-left groups. The nonprofit found that the two unions spent a combined $43.5 million since 2022 to help fund state and federal political action committees and other ideologically left-wing entities, such as D.C. think tanks. "It is clear that the teachers unions priorities are advancing far-left politics and radical social justice issues, not the education of children," Defending Ed researcher Rhyen Staley told Fox News Digital. "This is a slap in the face to families and teachers who want to focus on helping students improve their reading and math skills. It is time that Congress acts to stop this obscene redistribution of public monies to advance left-wing identity politics."NEW GROUP OFFERS TEACHERS A WAY TO ESCAPE THE PROGRESSIVE UNION 'MONOPOLY'Left-wing philanthropic behemoths like the Tides Network, New Venture Fund, Sixteen-Thirty Fund, and Future Forward, the last of which was the main Super PAC supporting Kamla Harris' 2024 presidential run after former President Joe Biden dropped out, all received a combined nearly $1.5 million from the unions, according to the report.The unions also forked over significant amounts of cash for groups that focus on supporting left-wing candidates for public office, such as the Democratic Governors Association, Democrat's House Majority and Senate Majority PACs.Other groups they have donated to include major left-wing think tanks like the Center for American Progress and its 501(c)(4) arm, which received close to a million dollars since 2022 from the two unions.TEACHING HATE, HIDING TRUTH: NEAS REAL AGENDA REVEALED IN LEAKED HANDBOOKAaron Withe, an expert on public-sector unions, pointed out that the National Education Association spends less than 10% of its budget on what he called "representational activities," while, at the same time, the union spends 38% of its budget on contributions to left-leaning groups, lobbying and political gifts. "Youd think in light of the decline in union membership in recent years, that theyd start providing value to members that outweighs the cost of membership," Withe told Fox News Digital. "Instead, they are appeasing the radical base of union members by advocating for men in womens sports, transitioning minors, antisemitism and other radical ideological stances."He added that this is just "the tip of the iceberg" too "when you consider that there are thousands of statewide and city and county teachers unions that are mostly funding the same causes."Neither the National Education Association, nor the American Federation of Teachers, responded to Fox News Digital's repeated requests for comment.

EXCLUSIVE - New Republican National Committee (RNC) chair Joe Gruters outlined his mission as he took over steering the GOP's national party committee."The midterms are ahead, where we must expand our major majority in the House, in the Senate, and continue electing Republicans nationwide," Gruters said as he addressed committee members moments after being unanimously elected chair at the RNC's summer meeting, held this year in Atlanta, Georgia.Gruters, a state senator and RNC committee member from Florida, who, until his election as chair on Friday, briefly served as the national party committee's treasurer, is a longtime ally of President Donald Trump. His move to the RNC chairmanship cements Trumps dominance over the GOP as it prepares for midterm battles next year.And a month ago, Trump endorsed Gruters to succeed now-former RNC chair Michael Whatley, who stepped down as he runs for the Senate in battleground North Carolina in the blockbuster race to succeed retiring GOP Sen. Thom Tillis.LONGTIME TRUMP ALLY TAKES OVER AS CHAIR OF REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEEThe ascension of Gruters to RNC chair is the latest sign of Trump's complete control over the national party committee."This is the president's party. This is the president's vision, overall. The party fully embraces the president," Gruters said as he and Whatley stood for an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital.TRUMP BACKED RNC CHAIR JUMPS INTO BLOCKBUSTER SENATE BATTLEWhatley, who Trump picked to steer the RNC a year and a half ago, noted that "we have transformed the RNC, basically the way that President Trump has transformed the Republican Party."Gruters has been a major Trump supporter dating back to the president's first campaign for the White House. Gruters served as Florida co-chair Trump's 2016 campaign.The Democratic National Committee, taking aim at Gruters following his election as chair, claimed that "Gruters and Trump will have a lot to bond over while they turn the Republican Party into even more of a personal propaganda machine for Trump."Republicans swept back to power last November, with Trump winning the White House, the GOP retaking control of the Senate and holding onto their fragile majority in the House.But looking ahead to next year's midterms, when the party in power traditionally faces political headwinds and loses House and Senate seats, the GOP will be defending their congressional majorities.RNC CHAIR SAYS BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL FRONT-AND-CENTER IN GOP'S MIDTERM PUSHA key part of the RNC's strategy going forward is Trump."We're gonna ride the president all the way to victory in the midterms, and we are going to win big," Gruters emphasized.Asked about the top three items on his to-do list as he takes over as RNC chair, Gruters said, "number one, it's still election integrity. That's the most important thing, protecting the vote. And it's about winning the midterms.""It's about going back to the fundamentals of registering voters and turning our voters out," the new chair added.Gruters also highlighted Trump's sweeping GOP-crafted domestic policy bill, which the Republican majorities in Congress passed this summer along near-party lines."It's our agenda," Whatley said in a Fox News Digital interview last month, as he pointed to the massive tax cuts and spending bill that Trump signed into law on July 4.The measure is stuffed full of Trump's 2024 campaign trail promises and second-term priorities on tax cuts, immigration, defense, energy and the debt limit.It includes extending the president's signature 2017 tax cuts and eliminating taxes on tips and overtime pay.By making his first-term tax rates permanent they were set to expire later this year the bill will cut taxes by nearly $4.4 trillion over the next decade, according to analysis by the Congressional Budget Office and the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.The measure also provides billions for border security and codifies the president's controversial immigration crackdown.And the new law also restructures Medicaid the almost 60-year-old federal program that provides health coverage to roughly 71 million low-income Americans.The changes to Medicaid, as well as cuts to food stamps, another one of the nation's major safety net programs, were drafted in part as an offset to pay for extending Trump's tax cuts. The measure includes a slew of new rules and regulations, including work requirements for many of those seeking Medicaid coverage.Democrats, for months, have repeatedly blasted Republicans over the social safety net changes. And they've spotlighted a slew of national polls conducted both before and after the measure was passed into law, that indicate the bill's popularity in negative territory.But Gruters sees the new law as campaign ammunition."Every single Democrat in Congress voted for a tax increase on average everyday Americans," Gruters argued. "And that big, beautiful bill has something for every single American, whether you're working class, whether you're a small business owner, everybody benefits, and we're going to be able to ride that bill all the way to victory."

Sadness is an emotion we often associate with breakups, job loss, or death. But it doesnt only appear when catastrophe strikes. As psychotherapists and parent educators, we know sadness is also a natural part of parentingespecially during the back-to-school season.Just last week, a colleague shared a conversation they had with a friend. "I cried when I took my kid back to college," the friend admitted. Our colleague replied, "Come on! Isnt that a bit much? Get over it already!"This exchange shows how sadness is often misunderstood. Society tells us to "push it aside" or "ignore it." Many of us grew up believing that sadness burdens others or signals depression. Men, in particular, are often taught that expressing sadness is a sign of weakness. In short, were shamed for feeling sad.11 BACKPACKS FOR BACK-TO-SCHOOL SEASONBut sadness isnt a flaw or a problem to be solved. Its a universal emotion and learning to work with it benefits both your physical and mental health. Research shows that processing sadness can protect your heart and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.Heres a step-by-step guide we share with parents on how to recognize, validate, and make use of sadness.Step 1: Understand the purpose of sadnessSadness is an innate biological response to losswhich is why so many parents experience it. This emotion can arise during any transition: your childs first day of preschool, kindergarten, or high school; when a teenager retreats to their room instead of spending time with the family; or when an adult child leaves home for good.When sadness is criticized or discouraged in childhood, we learn to block it with anxiety, guilt, or shame"inhibitory emotions" that prevent us from even realizing were sad. Cut off from this vital feeling, we often rely on "protective defenses" to avoid pain. These might look like snapping at our kids, drinking too much, isolating ourselves, or failing to set boundaries.Step 2: Use the Change TriangleA helpful tool for navigating sadness is the Change Triangle. Originally developed by David Malan for psychotherapists and later adapted for general use, it serves as an emotional compass.MY OLDEST IS GOING AWAY TO COLLEGE AND IM NOT READYWe all get disconnected from core emotions like sadness. When this happens, we often get stuck in defenses or inhibitory emotions such as guilt, shame, and anxiety. The Change Triangle helps guide us back to our core emotions so we can release their energy and return to a calmer state.Step 3: Practice four steps to validate and release sadnessThink about something that stirs sadnessmaybe the end of summer, the loss of family time to teens social lives, or the transition to an "empty nest." Then, try these four steps:1. Befriend your sadness by naming itUnacknowledged emotions can trigger physical symptoms like headaches or stomachaches, as well as emotional distress such as anxiety or anger. Simply naming the feeling"I feel sad"helps calm the brain. Research on "affect labeling" shows this practice soothes the limbic system, reducing emotional intensity.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION2. Notice it in your bodySadness often appears as heaviness, an aching heart, or sluggishness. Become an "emotional astronomer" and observe how it feels in your body. Deep belly breathing can help you ride the full wave of the emotion.3. Explore sadnesss impulseSadness may bring an urge to cry, curl up, or seek comfort. Ask yourself: If my tears could speak, what would they say? Parents often answer with statements like, "I miss unstructured time with my kids," or "Im sad that my child doesnt need me as much anymore." These impulses are biological, not signs of weakness.4. Make good use of your sadnessOnce youve recognized the feeling, ask: Can I honor what sadness wants me to do?For example, if you miss calls from your college-bound child, acknowledge the emotion and remind yourself its temporary. If your school-age child no longer craves snuggles, lean on your partner or a friend for comfort. Doing so prevents you from unintentionally guilting your child with statements like, "You dont want to spend time with me anymore" or "Youre growing up too fastit makes me depressed."When we name and honor sadness, we can "feel and deal." This emotional awareness allows us to take adaptive actions that support both ourselves and our families.Final ThoughtSadness is not something to escape. Its a signal, a teacher, and a tool for connection. By learning to work with it, we foster resilience, strengthen relationships, and model healthy emotional expression for our children.Juli Fraga, Psy.D., is a clinical psychologist, parenting educator, and co-author of "Parents Have Feelings, Too."

Alexa Ray Joel shared an update on her father Billy Joel's health as the legendary singer battles a brain disorder.Billy, 76, announced that he had been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) which affects his vision, hearing and balance -- on social media in May.The "Riverside Way" singer, who is the daughter of Billy and his ex-wife, supermodel Christie Brinkley, 71, told Fox News Digital that her father has been "incredibly resilient" in the face of his health struggles."Unfortunately, I didn't get this characteristic from him because I like to express how I'm feeling always," Alexa, 39, said. "He doesn't whine, especially in his older age."She continued, "I don't know, maybe he did more when he was younger, and he put that angst into his music for sure, but he just doesn't complain."BILLY JOEL'S WIFE REMAINS HOPEFUL AS LEGENDARY MUSICIAN BATTLES BRAIN DISORDER"He's so cool about everything," Alexa added. "He's always playing everything down, 'Oh, I'm fine. Don't worry.' He doesn't want me to worry, and he's just cool as a cat about everything. And I ask him, 'I'm like, how are you feeling? Are you OK?'"Alexa, who just released her new single, explained that Billy is fully committed to his health and described how he has made some major lifestyle changes."He's doing his physical therapy three to five days a week, which is really, really important for him right now," she said. "He's adjusted his diet. We had dinner the other night. I said, 'Dad, what are you doing? You're not getting the steak? You're getting chicken instead?' Like, this is a whole new you here.""He's suddenly eating eggplant and all sorts of vegetables. I said, 'Dad, you used to hate eggplant. He's like, 'Oh, I've learned to love it,'" Alexa continued with a laugh."So I'm really proud of him and how he sort of adjusted his habits, and he's really at probably his most healthy actually right now in terms of how well he's taking care of himself and prioritizing his health," she added. "Of course, as his eldest daughter, I'm always looking out for him and making sure he stays on the ball with that. So he's doing great."When Billy first revealed his NPH diagnosis, the five-time Grammy Award winner said that the condition had been "exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision and balance."The statement at the time continued, "Under his doctors instructions, Billy is undergoing specific physical therapy and has been advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period. Billy is thankful for the excellent care he is receiving and is fully committed to prioritizing his health."Shortly after Billy announced his diagnosis, the "Piano Man" singer canceled all of his tour dates for 2025 and through July 2026.NPH is a condition that happens when cerebrospinal fluid builds up inside the skull and presses on the brain. This condition is most likely to occur in people over age 65. Treating this condition involves surgery to implant a shunt to drain excess fluid from the inside of the skull, according to the Cleveland Clinic.Common symptoms of NPH include difficulty walking, urinary incontinence and problems with concentration and memory.However, Alexa told Fox News Digital that she had not noticed any change in Billy's cognitive abilities."It's funny because people were concerned about cognitive decline," she said. "I don't see any of that from him. I really, really don't.""I was doing a segment for SiriusXM for his channel, the Billy Joel channel on Sirius a couple of weeks ago," she said. "I do a playlist of his songs. I do analysis on it with the backstories. So I interview him. I go straight to the source, my dad, and I ask him about all the material. And I was asking him, single by single, I said, Well, which album is this from? What year?""He remembers every album, the exact year, the order in which the singles were ordered on the album," she added. "So, as far as I'm concerned, he's sharp as a tack. I said, 'Oh my God, dad, I can't believe you remember the year of every single song and what was going on and where you were living.""And I'm very thankful to have inherited this great memory because I've kind of got a memory like a steel vault. I don't forget anything myself."Alexa also followed in her father's footsteps and embarked on a career in the music industry. She first began composing songs at the age of 15 and debuted her six-song EP "Sketches" in August 2006.The singer-songwriter has also released a number of singles over the years, and she has previously performed with her father at charitable benefits and political fundraisers. In 2024, Alexa sang alongside her father in the final year of his Madison Square Garden residency.Alexa recently released her new song "Riverside Way," which is the first single from her upcoming five-song EP.While speaking with Fox News Digital, Alexa explained how she is taking her music and lyrics in a bold new direction with "Riverside Way.""It is personal to me because it was my way of saying to the world and saying, as an artist, I'm not just one person," she said. "I think there is a sort of societal penchant and interest in putting women in a box and pinpointing them as, 'OK, she's that type.'"Alexa continued, "She's good or she is bad or she's sugar or she's spice or she's sweet or she's a bitch. We have this interest in pigeonholing women a lot of times. Or even people do it [and] they don't even realize, right? You just form quick judgments based on a picture or based on an interview clip, now with sound bites on social media. It's so easy to form judgments too quickly, I feel.""And so Riverside Way is personal for me because it's my way of saying, 'Hey, you know, just like most women and particularly artists, there's not just one side to us,'" she added. "There is the side of me that's very much the good daughter and loves to perhaps be a little more demure. But then there's another side that's...a bit wilder and more curious and more interested in exploring things. And I think with Riverside Way, I wanted to show, it's OK to get outside your comfort zone and take risks, both with storytelling, narrative wise and stylistically with this song.""I wanted this image of a girl that's just having a fantasy with a guy and, you know, speeding down the highway in a truck at 200 miles per hour, and they're not even sure where they're going or where they'll end up because they're so immersed in the moment. And so I wanted that escapism to be very vivid. And I am an escapist at heart. I love painting a very vivid picture in my mind. That I can just sort of climb into and crawl into. I get a real thrill from that as an artist."Alexa is the only child shared by Billy and Brinkley, who first met in 1983 while they were both vacationing in St. Barts. They began dating shortly after and the former couple's romance inspired Billy's 1983 hit "Uptown Girl."Billy and Brinkley married in March 1985 and welcomed Alexa in December of that year. Billy has previously shared that he wrote his 1993 song "Lullaby (Goodnight, My Angel)" about his firstborn daughter.However, Billy and Brinkley separated in April 1994 and finalized their divorce that August.Despite their divorce, Brinkley and Billy remained close. While speaking with Fox News Digital, Alexa reflected on how her parents have maintained a warm and lasting friendship over the years."They both love me so much, too. I mean that's a huge part of it," she said. "And there was a ton of love between them. Dare I say that I think a piece of that is still there. I mean they had a beautiful, beautiful love."Billy and Brinkley's marriage was featured in the new HBO documentary about the music icon's life, "Billy Joel: And So it Goes." Alexa participated in a four-hour sit-down interview for the two-part documentary and also appeared in archival footage, much of which was provided by Brinkley. During her interview with Fox News Digital, Alexa shared that watching moments from her parents' life together was "truly touching and remarkable to see on camera.""I think just for people watching it in the documentary, the love was palpable," she said. "And it was a lot of joy. I even thought it was the most uplifting part of the documentary, quite frankly, because they played off each other's differences, too.""Mom smiling at the camera and dad pretending to say, Oh, get away. They were always putting on skits and doing little schticks together. And having a lot of fun and just having a blast, I don't think, you know, I've never seen either of them as playful since those times.""It was very emotional for me looking back, going, Wow, they look so carefree," she added. "It's just so beautiful to see that. And I think they really opened each other up in that way. You know mom being the California girl who was just so full of life and so vivacious and so full of joy and radiance.""And my dad was more like the Long Island hooligan, as he calls himself, but you know a genius with a chip on his shoulder," Alexa said with a laugh. "So they kind of complimented each other in that way and their differences. And yet they had a lot in common that they both loved music and creativity and singing and dancing and putting on a show.""They're both natural entertainers who are just perfect for showbiz in many ways. I know my dad acts like he's not, but he really is, at the end of the day, a genius at what he does. And they were able to find that connection, and then I was able to share that with them."Alexa explained that she would always treasure her memories of growing up with Billy and Brinkley while they were together."We had musicals around the house," she recalled. "It was a very, very joyful childhood. And I think they respect and cherish those memories and those years. And it's sad that it didn't work out, but those memories live on forever.""I mean, my father sings about it in the Lullaby,'" Alexa said, quoting Billy's lyric, "Will always be a part of me.'"CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER"It's still a part of you, and it's beautiful to see how those memories live on in the documentary," she added.Alexa also reflected on how her parents' experiences had impacted her views on marriage and relationships."I think I don't have as much of a particularly romanticized or idealized view of marriage, even though I think it's a beautiful thing and I would love to be married," she said."I have seen eight divorces growing up, and I've seen the highs and the lows and the in-betweens," she continued. "The good, the bad, and the ugly. So I have a very, what's the word? Discerning view."LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS"And I'm glad. I tell my parents, I feel lucky to have been able to have learned from seeing what they went through and learning those lessons through seeing the mistakes."

A bear was discovered satisfying its sweet tooth behind the counter of an ice cream parlor in a California resort city on Lake Tahoe last week, authorities said.Deputies responded to an ice cream shop at Camp Richardson in South Lake Tahoe in the early morning hours on Aug. 17 and found a large bear, the El Dorado County Sheriffs Office said in a Facebook post on Tuesday."The deputies could barely believe their eyes as they saw a large bear behind the counter of the shop," the sheriffs office wrote in the post.Photos show the bear, who the sheriffs office nicknamed Fuzzy, standing behind the parlors counter as if he were an employee waiting to serve the responding deputies.BEARS ESCAPE WILDLIFE PARK ENCLOSURE AND FEAST ON WEEK'S WORTH OF HONEYFuzzy had already sampled a variety of flavors before deputies could arrive and shoo it away, though the sheriffs office said it appeared to prefer one sweet treat.POLICE OFFICIALS HOST 'BEAR DRILLS FOLLOWING STRING OF BEAR ATTACKS"With some encouragement, the bear ultimately left, but only after showing interest in the strawberry ice cream," authorities said.The ice cream shop sustained little damage during the bears ice cream raid, and there was "barely any cleanup," the sheriffs office said.Camp Richardson is a 128-acre resort in South Lake Tahoe, about 66 miles south of Reno, Nevada.

Officials last week dismantled a sprawling illegal marijuana cultivation site hidden deep inside Sequoia National Park, hauling out thousands of plants and nearly a ton of toxic debris that had scarred the wilderness.Crews removed 2,377 full-grown marijuana plants and nearly 2,000 pounds of trash and infrastructure from a site that damaged roughly 13 acres in the protected California parkland, the National Park Service (NPS) said on Thursday. Much of the material was removed by hand and lifted out by helicopter by NPS law enforcement rangers as well as Bureau of Land Management special agents, the agency added.Authorities said the cultivation bore the hallmarks of awell-organized drug-trafficking operationthe kind that has plagued Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks for nearly 20 years. In that time, officials eradicated close to300,000 plants worth an estimated $850 million inside the two parks.Authorities first discovered the marijuana farm in 2024, and while they raided it at the time they did not remove it entirely until this year due to the presence of dangerous chemicals, according to NPS. When crews returned this year, they found a semi-automatic pistol, makeshift campsites with kitchen areas and chemicals including approximately a gallon of the insecticide Methamidophos, which was banned in the U.S. more than 15 years ago.CHILD PREDATOR AMONG MORE THAN 300 NABBED IN CANNABIS FARM ICE RAID, LARGEST OF TRUMP'S SECOND TERMRangers also found far more than just the marijuana plants, documenting that they observed evidence of poaching, the clearing out of natural vegetation, nearlytwo miles of illegal trails, terraced grow plots carved into the hillside, and large pits that appeared to have been created to store water that was diverted from a nearby creek.UNION SAYS FARM WORKER DIED AFTER ICE RAID THAT UNCOVERED UNDERAGE LABORERSOfficials said the impact of the illegal growing operation extends far beyond the 13 acres it occupied.Runoff from the site may have been contaminated by a large variety of pesticides that were used in growing marijuana, the NPS said, potentially exposing both park visitors and wildlife to toxic materials.DOJ CHARGES SEVEN CHINESE NATIONALS IN MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR MARIJUANA TRAFFICKING RINGCreeks siphoned to supply water for both the crops and camps would have otherwise nurtured wildlife and park vegetation, the NPS said. Each marijuana plant can consumesix to eight gallons of water per day, the agency added, citing the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.Fox News Digital reached out to the National Park Service and the Bureau of Land Management for more information.No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.Anyone with information about illegal cultivation on park land is asked to call the NPS tip line at 888-653-0009.

The 2025 WNBA regular season has entered its home stretch. But before it reaches its conclusion, the league announced a record number of fans attended games this season.As of Wednesday, "2,501,609 fans" took in WNBA games in-person, which set the "all-time attendance record," the league said. The figure surpassed the previous mark that was set in 2002.The WNBA had 16 teams at the time, but is currently comprised of just 13 franchises. It also took the WNBA 256 games to reach the milestone in 2002.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe popularity explosion in women's college basketball, spurred initially by the Caitlin Clark-Angel Reese rivalry, carried over to the WNBA last season when both players were rookies.2025 WNBA MVP ODDS: A'JA WILSON SURGING, CAITLIN CLARK FALLINGSold-out arenas became the norm for Clark and the Indiana Fever.While Clark and Reese have both missed time due to injuries this season, ticket sales haven't slowed thanks to the arrival of rookie guard Paige Bueckers in Dallas, the curiosity over the expansion Golden State Valkyries and expanded television coverage.The regular season wraps in mid-September. The Minnesota Lynx have already clinched a playoff spot, while the Chicago Sky, Connecticut Sun, and Dallas Wings have already been officially eliminated from postseason contention.The WNBA expanded last year's 40-game schedule to 44 games this season.The Associated Press contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Many of the highlights of Boomer Esiason's NFL career happened when he was wearing a Cincinnati Bengals uniform.Esiason, the 1988 league MVP, was inducted into the Bengals Ring of Honor two years ago. The team invited him back for this years festivities, which will welcome a new group of former players to the special club.But Esiason revealed that he will need to cover hotel accommodations should he travel to Cincinnati in October to watch the 2025 class induction ceremony.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMEsiason played quarterback for the Bengals for a decade over two stints. He read an email from the team outlining hotel costs during a recent episode of the "Boomer & Gio" radio program."You tell me what this invite is, and then we can discuss it," Esiason said to his co-host, Greg Giannotti.TREY HENDRICKSON TO GREEN BAY OR DETROIT? 6 TRADE DESTINATIONS FOR BENGALS STAR"OK, 'The Bengals organization is excited to celebrate our legends community and kindly invite you and a guest to join us in celebrating Dave Lapham and Lemar Parrish on Ring of Honor weekend in October, culminating at our game on Sunday, Oct. 26, when the Bengals take on the New York Jets. More details are below, and we kindly ask you to RSVP no later than Friday, Aug. 22. You and a guest can receive two complimentary tickets with an opportunity to purchase an additional one, if you wish.""'If you are traveling in for the weekend from out of town, we have secured a block of rooms at the Renaissance Hotel at a preferred discounted rate. Rooms are limited, so please book directly for the early and the best rate. We look forward to hosting you in The Jungle for an unforgettable weekend. Don't hesitate to reach out to me or another guy on the staff with any questions. Thank you. And Who Dey.'"The information was met with apparent surprise, as Giannotti questioned: "Who Dey? Who Dey think they are making you pay for your own hotel room?"Giannotti also noted that the email appeared to have been directed to multiple individuals. "How many people are in a Ring of Honor now? Eight? All right, so they should be getting different emails than this generic email," he said.Fox News Digital contacted the Bengals for comment.The Bengals open their regular season on Sept. 7 against the Cleveland Browns.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie safety Shilo Sanders, the son of NFL legend Deion Sanders and brother of Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders was ejected from his team's preseason game against the Buffalo Bills for throwing a punch at Bills tight end Zach Davidson in the second quarter on Saturday night.The safety is battling for a roster spot after going undrafted out of Colorado, where he played for his father. He was also penalized for pass interference earlier in the game."You cant throw punches in this league. Its inexcusable. Theyre gonna get you every time," Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles sad after the game. "You gotta grow from that."EX-NBA PLAYER MAKES SHEDEUR SANDERS-LEBRON JAMES COMPARISON AFTER QB'S PRESEASON DEBUTSanders, a hard-hitting and playmaking safety at Colorado, had an impressive debut for the Buccaneers in the preseason opener. But he has strong competition to make Tampa Bays roster and his latest impression wont help his chances.Sanders was engaged with Davidson for a few yards, pushing and shoving each other. He was immediately flagged after throwing a punch that sent him to the locker room.It was a tough day for both of the sons of "Coach Prime" in the preseason. Shedeur, a fifth-round pick by Cleveland, was 3 of 6 for 14 yards and took five sacks.The Associated Press contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

An ancient baptistery was recently unearthed in France and archaeologists say the discovery sheds light on Christian rituals from over 1,500 years ago.The baptistery, dating back to the fifth and sixth centuries A.D., was found next to an ancient cathedral in Vence, a commune less than 10 miles west of Nice. While the cathedral was discovered earlier this year, the baptistery was only uncovered this summer.Fabien Blanc Garidel, the supervising archaeologist on the project, confirmed the discovery to Fox News Digital.ITALIAN ARCHAEOLOGISTS UNVEIL RARE 2,600-YEAR-OLD TOMB UNTOUCHED BY LOOTERS: 'DOORWAY TO OUR ANCESTORS'In an email translated from French to English, the historian described the baptistery as a "circular building, likely surrounded by a colonnade and covered."Blanc Garidel noted that "at the center, the baptismal font is octagonal on the outside and cross-shaped on the inside. It is bordered by a decorative coating made of bton de tuileau, a Roman concrete using crushed tile."Blanc Garidel estimated the baptistery to be 1,500 to 1,600 years old.It is located in front of the forecourt of the cathedral, which was a common layout at the time.Pictures show archaeologists working near the ancient cross-shaped structure.ARCHAEOLOGIST UNEARTHS MYSTERIOUS CHRISTIAN SETTLEMENT HIDDEN AWAY FOR CENTURIESThe foundation of the baptistery, Blanc Garidel said, is the only relic that remains but the font, or the baptism receptacle, is "in very good condition."He said the recent excavation helps show how early the diocese of Vence was established."This discovery confirms the antiquity of the bishopric of Vence and enhances our knowledge of early Christian religious practices in the Alpes-Maritimes and Provence," he said."However, much work and analysis remain to be done in the coming months to provide further details."Several burials were uncovered in the cathedral's nave, he also said.The tombs were built using pitched Roman roof tiles, a method typical of the time.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER"All of these burials are likely those of religious figures (bishops or canons) from the Carolingian period," he said."Radiocarbon dating will help clarify the timeline."Overall, the archaeologist said, the excavation sheds light on over six centuries of construction and even revealed a Roman dwelling under the cathedral."One of the most significant aspects of this discovery is that the preserved archaeological structures offer insight into the history of this monument over six centuries (5th11th centuries)," he said.For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyle"The cathedral was demolished in the 11th century to build a new one right next to it.""After it was abandoned, two bell molds were installed in the nave of the old cathedral likely to cast bells for the new one."The discovery is among several recent finds offering new insight into early Christianity in Europe.Last year, historians unveiled a silver inscription representing the earliest-known evidence of Christianity north of the Alps.More recently, an ancient Christian warning was unearthed at the site of a fifth-century church in Turkey this summer.