Longtime CBS News correspondent Mark Knoller has died at age 73.Knoller, known for his meticulous documentation of White House history and statistics, had reportedly been in poor health and suffering from diabetes. His death was announced on Saturday.He was revered by his colleagues as a hard worker and devoted journalist."Mark Knoller was the hardest-working and most prolific White House correspondent of a generation," CBS News president and executive editor Tom Cibrowski said, according to the network. "Everyone in America knew his distinctive voice and his up-to-the-minute reporting across eight Presidential administrations."DAVID GERGEN, TRUSTED WHITE HOUSE ADVISOR TO 4 US PRESIDENTS ACROSS DECADES, DIES AT 83"I keep a daily log of everything the president does," Knoller said once, per CBS News. "I keep a list of speeches. I keep a list of travel foreign travel, domestic travel. A list of outings. A list of golf. A list of pardons, vetoes, states that hes visited, states that he hasnt visited. Every time he goes on vacation, every visit to Camp David."Knoller was also praised for his generosity of spirit. His extensive White House database, which he spent long hours compiling, was available to anyone who needed it."This remarkably generous man shared it with anyone who asked reporters on deadline, historians, even White House aides filling gaps in their own records. He believed the public had a right to know," CBS News correspondent Chip Reid wrote.MEDIA PERSONALITIES WHO FACED CONSEQUENCES FOR PROBLEMATIC REMARKS, FROM TERRY MORAN TO DON LEMONKnoller's career began in New York, and he worked his way up to the Associated Press Radio Network. From there, he joined CBS News in 1988 and eventually became the White House correspondent for CBS Radio. He left CBS in 2020, having covered every administration from President George H.W. Bush through the first term of President Donald Trump.Tributes poured in from across the media after news of his death."Mark Knoller was simply the best, a legendary White House journalist who was a delight to be around," CBS News senior correspondent Norah O'Donnell said. "His work was his life. He was kind, funny and always gracious in sharing his encyclopedic knowledge of the presidency. His CBS family adored him, and we will miss our friend."BARBARA WALTERS' TOUGH INTERVIEWS 'HAVEN'T AGED WELL,' FORMER COLLEAGUE CLAIMSABC's Jonathan Karl called him a "longtime pillar of the White House press corps and a true legend," adding in a post on X, "Knoller was a reporters reporter. He reported the facts. I never had any clue what his political views were or even if he had any.""He was a legend of our community," NBC's Kelly O'Donnell wrote on X. "Mark of CBS News created the most impressive archive of presidential facts that truly serves history. He shared his knowledge with kindness. Rest well my friend."

This past year, I finally threw away a glossy Yale admissions booklet that had been collecting dust on my bookshelf for four years. I didnt even realize, until recently, why I had placed it there in the first place it was a kind of subconscious shrine, a symbol of the future I thought I was destined for. Yale, after all, was everything a high school student could dream of: world-class professors, once-in-a-lifetime opportunities and gothic architecture that seemed to promise wisdom within its very stones.When the letters started coming, it felt surreal. But to the shock of many of my friends, I turned Yale down. I chose a small Bible college instead.At first, I wrestled with the decision. Like many high-achievers, I had grown up believing that the Ivy League represented the pinnacle of education, the proof that you were among the "best of the best." To toss that aside seemed nothing but reckless. But as I waited and listened to the counsel of my parents, I began reading more deeply about Yale and its cultural drift. Faculty who expressed dissenting opinions denied tenure. Guest speakers with unpopular views disinvited. A once-proud institution of intellectual diversity increasingly resembling a gated community of ideological conformity.GEN Z EMBRACES THE BIBLE IN UNEXPECTED GLOBAL SPIRITUAL AWAKENINGThat decision wasnt about fear, or self-doubt, or even finances. It was about conviction. Somewhere along the way, Yale and institutions like it ceased to represent the kind of education I longed for. What once stood for intellectual rigor and freedom has been replaced by fragility and indoctrination. The university that shaped presidents and poets now seems more intent on shaping activists who must be shielded from uncomfortable truths.So, what did I choose in turning down Yale? I chose a different kind of challenge. At my Bible college, the sharpening comes not from trading barbs in a lecture hall but from wrestling with eternal questions: What does it mean to be holy? How does one imitate Christ in a hostile world? Wrestling with Augustine or Aquinas is harder than parroting the latest social theory. Learning to forgive a classmate in a clear Christian community is more demanding than winning a dorm-room debate. The world sees this as "safe," but I see it as sacred. And, surprisingly, the diversity of thought within the small college sphere is staggering. Ive had the honor of dialoguing with people who believe in an incredibly traditional view of the world and others who wish to challenge that notion entirely. One of my professors frequently encouraged deconstruction if it meant that an accurate, genuine faith was reconstructed from its ashes.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONWhat doors did I close? I closed the doors of instant credibility, the endless networking opportunities, the powerful name that comes stamped on a rsum. I closed the door to an easy acceptance in elite circles that still believe the Ivy League is the gatekeeper of American success.DARTMOUTH PRESIDENT ACCUSED OF COWARDICE FOR STAYING NEUTRAL AS TRUMP TARGETS ELITE SCHOOLSBut I also opened doors. I opened the door to a formation of the soul, not just the rsum. I opened the door to mentors who care more about my character than my connections. I opened the door to a life where truth is not measured by applause but by faithfulness. And I opened the door to the freedom to think, speak, and believe without fear of ideological policing. Ive attended several diverse conservative conferences that treat their members left or right as intelligent, free-thinking individuals with the ability to argue, reason and defend.I refused to trade conviction for prestige, vision for prosperity. So, yes, I threw away Yales booklet. And with it, I threw away the illusion that success must be dressed in ivy. The education Ive chosen may not come with marble halls or gilded plaques, but it comes with something better: truth, conviction and the courage to live it out.That, to me, is worth more than Yale.

Olivia Newton-John was worried about letting people hear her body talk.The singer, who won countless hearts as Sandy in "Grease" and charmed many more as musics wholesome girl next door, was hesitant to be bad. But with a little encouragement from one of her closest confidantes, she channeled the animal in her with the song "Physical."John Mason, who represented the late singer for 50 years, has written a new memoir, "Crazy Lucky." It explores what it takes to defend the famous during career-defining moments. He still represents Newton-John's estate and her daughter, Chloe Lattanzi. Mason previously worked with Roy Orbison, Reba McEntire, Shakira and Quincy Jones, among others.BEACH BOYS FOUNDER BRIAN WILSON REGRETTED BEING BLOCKED FROM BANDS HIT SONG: BOOKMason wrote in his book that when Newton-John first read the lyrics, she exclaimed, "John, I simply cannot do it. I cant sing the lyrics Please!"But for Mason, the song was "edgy" and exactly what the star needed to reinvent herself."Olivia Newton-John always had what she called a goody-two-shoes persona," Mason told Fox News Digital."She always had a young, girlish energy. When she did Grease, the surprise to me was that she came out and did Youre the One That I Want in that black tight outfit. Randal Kleiser, the director, certainly helped Olivia to get out of the image of Sandy And then she became the Bad Sandy. But in her mind She was still the same girl who had recorded I Honestly Love You."According to Masons book, "Physical" was first presented to Tina Turner. She turned it down because the lyrics were "a bit too sexy." It was Turner who suggested giving the song to Newton-John because "who would expect Olivia Newton-John to sing those words?"But Newton-John wasnt having it.WATCH: OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN FEARED LOSING GOODY-TWO-SHOES IMAGE WITH PHYSICAL"John, the lyrics have me singing Theres nothin left to talk about unless its horizontally!" Mason recalled the star telling him. "Im worried the fans wont embrace it.""No, I cant do that. That is just contrary to my image," she told him.But Mason heard a different tune."She asked me what I thought, and I said, Its worth it," Mason told Fox News Digital. "Your manager thinks that it will enhance your image. Go for it. And she did."Newton-John was said to be so worried about recording "Physical" that her manager, Roger Davies, assured her that if anything happened, "You can blame me."Newton-John slipped into her leotards and leg warmers for the bouncy single. It was a smash hit.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER"Physical became the biggest number one, not only that Olivia ever had, but that anybody ever had at that time," said Mason."Physical" debuted on Sept. 28, 1981, two months after MTV was launched. It was the most iconic solo hit of Newton-Johns decades-long career and one of the most defining smashes of the 1980s, Billboard.com reported. It also allowed Newton-John to embrace a sexier image on her terms."The [music] video is hilarious to this day," said Mason. "I want to give credit to Roger Davies for getting Olivia to open up and let that happen. But as always, with Olivia as an actress or a singer, she pulled off what she wanted to do in a spectacular way."Mason wrote in his book that radio stations banned the song for being too racy. It went on to sell even more copies."I would say the concept for the video, as opposed to the record, was really, really exciting for her," he said."She had the best personality. She was such a funny person, and when you watch the Physical video today, you can see that she just had fun. When the record came out, the lyrics were a little what she would call spicy. But they made it into something fun.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS"'Physical was about running on the treadmill and getting in shape, as much as it was about the innuendo of the song. [But] I think the words, unless its horizontally, are definitely an implication of something other than getting on the treadmill.""She had fun with it," Mason continued. "It was a blast. And [every] time I saw Olivia perform Physical after the record was released, she always treated it like fun. To her, it was just a great uplifting experience, and one that spoke to people in a way about being fit, as well as being sexy."Newton-Johns aerobics-friendly promotional clip won a Grammy for best video.Newton-John later admitted that she blushed as she sang, "Theres nothing left to talk about/Unless its horizontally" before calling out, "Lets get animal! Animal!""I recorded it and then suddenly thought, Goodness, maybe Ive gone too far!" she told Entertainment Weekly in 2017. "I called Roger and said, Weve got to pull this song! He said, Its too late. Its already gone to the radio, and its running up the charts. I was horrified!"Back in 2021, Newton-John spoke to Fox News Digital about how "Physical" reinvented her image. At the time, she said the song was originally intended for Rod Stewart before it was offered to Turner."I heard the song, and I thought, 'Wow, that's a great song," she recalled at the time. "I didn't really realize what it was about. I didn't think until I'd finished it and then freaked out. [I thought then] 'I think I've gone too far, I think I've gone too far.' But it worked for me, so I'm very happy that I took the chance."Newton-John admitted the lyrics were a bit "raunchy" but "I don't think I was really aware of how raunchy it was when I was recording it until afterward, and that's when I freaked out.""I felt a little embarrassed to be banned," the "Grease" star admitted. "But looking back now, I go, That was great. It got attention. And also compared to what I'm listening to on the radio now, it's more like a lullaby."Newton-John died in 2022 following a long journey with breast cancer. She was 73.

Minnesota Twins pitcher Taj Bradley changed up his routine ahead of his start against the San Diego Padres on Saturday he decided to study scouting reports for the first time.Bradley twirled a gem over five innings as he allowed one run on one hit and struck out six batters. However, the bullpen failed to maintain the lead as the offense fell flat. San Diego scored seven runs in the seventh and won the game 12-3.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMIt was a better start for Bradley than his debut for the Twins. He was acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays before the trade deadline. Last week, he allowed seven runs on nine hits. The difference appeared to be his study routine."I just never did it at all," Bradley said, via the Star Tribune. "I was kind of out there blind the whole time. After my last outing, I had a lot of soft contact, so I figured now is the time. OK, get your head in the books, learn a bit about the hitters youre going up against."RED SOX RELEASE RHP WALKER BUEHLER AFTER SIGNING HIM TO $21 MILLION DEALTwins manager Rocco Baldelli didnt appear too concerned about Bradleys habits."Honestly, whatever helps guys take the mound with confidence and allows them to do their job well, thats the way that I want them to think," he said. "If hes throwing the ball like that, whatever his mentality is, thats the mentality he should have because thats the stuff of a very good major league pitcher."The Rays selected Bradley in the fifth round of the 2018 MLB Draft. He made his debut in 2023 and had a 5.59 ERA in 23 games.This season, Bradley has a 4.82 ERA in 23 appearances between the Twins and Rays.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Henry Winkler has been in Hollywood for more than five decades, and theres one thing stardom hasnt touched his grounded perspective on life.While he's earned fame, awards and the admiration of generations, the "Happy Days" star opened up about what still matters most to him regardless of the spotlight.When Fox News Digital asked the 79-year-old actor what fame hasnt changed, he replied, "The way that I view the world, the way that I view my family and our puppies, the way that I view the human beings I meet all over the world."HENRY WINKLER CONFESSES THE SIMPLE SECRET TO HIS FIVE DECADES OF SUCCESSFUL PARENTINGThe Emmy-winning actor was among several celebrities honored at the 27th Television Academy Hall of Fame event in Los Angeles. He joined an exclusive group that included actress Viola Davis and director Ryan Murphy.Despite decades of success, Winkler expressed gratitude and shared what continues to drive him in Hollywood."I love getting up in the morning. I love being alive. I love that I'm still at the table," he said.Winkler has taken on prominent roles across generations of Hollywood, from "Happy Days" to "Barry" and, most recently, "Hazardous History."When Fox News Digital asked which role had the greatest impact on Winkler, he replied, "I don't know. I got the Fonz when I was 27, I got Barry when I [was] 72 and now Hazardous History."Winkler doesnt show signs of slowing down and revealed how hed like to be remembered in Hollywood after his decades-long career as "a good human being."When it comes to acting advice, Winkler told Fox News Digital there are two key factors.'HAPPY DAYS' STAR HENRY WINKLER TOOK MARLEE MATLIN IN AFTER DIFFICULT RELATIONSHIP WITH WILLIAM HURT"One is, you must be tenacious. You must really eat and sleep and breathe you want to be in this industry."But it's not just about drive it's about being present.WATCH: HENRY WINKLER DISHES ON THE ONE THING FAME HASNT CHANGED ABOUT HIM"The ear is the center of all things," he said. "Listening listening to the creators, listening to yourself and listening to your fellow actors."However, it hasnt been all glitz and glamor for Winkler.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERWhile the "Hazardous History" host spoke about the wildest hazard he ever faced on set, he recalled a moment that couldve turned fatal while working on "Happy Days.""We're on the set of Happy Days, 50 years ago, and the phone all of a sudden rings It is a police officer somewhere in the Midwest. There is a young man who's 17 years old who is on the ledge wanting to jump, but before he jumps he wants to talk to me," Winkler recalled to Fox News Digital on the Televerse red carpet.WATCH: HAZARDOUS HISTORY HOST HENRY WINKLER SHARES THE WILDEST HAZARD HE EVER FACED ON SET"Where I got the nerve to talk to this guy, I don't know. But I said to him, the first thing that came to my mind: Do you have a record collection? He said, I do. I said, Look, just go inside and write on a piece of paper that you're going to sign your record collection over to me. And then when he got inside, they stopped him from jumping."HARRISON FORD ADMITS WHAT KEEPS HIM GOING IN HOLLYWOODAfter decades in the spotlight, Winkler said kindness has carried him a long way in Hollywood despite the challenges hes faced."Kindness has never been a disadvantage. Also, I don't think of myself as a nice guy. I think of myself as a grateful guy," he said. "My gratitude allows the journey with all the bumps and the bruises and all of the success to equal out."As for meeting his idols, Winkler recalled the moment he met fellow Hollywood actor Robert De Niro.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS"Ron Howard and I are walking down the street, Robert De Niro is standing in the doorway I said, I'm really a fan, and I must say to you that the first movie I ever saw in Hollywood was Mean Streets. And you used the word f--- better than anybody on the planet."He continued, "Cut to 40 years later, he's in The Intern, were at the party. I walked up to him. I said, Look, I've got to do what everybody does. I need to take a selfie. He turned to me, and he said, You said I used the word f--- better than anybody on the planet. I dropped and smashed the phone."Winkler turned Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli from a supporting role on "Happy Days" into a breakout star and cultural icon.Decades later, he reflected on the journey that took him from fan favorite to Hall of Famer."I dreamt maybe I would win an award," Winkler said during the event. "I never dreamt Hall of Fame. Unbelievable. I am living my dream, and what I am the most proud of is that I am still at the table."

President Donald Trump closed out his week by informing Congress he is revoking nearly $5 billion in foreign aid that Congress already had approved as the legislative branch faces an Oct. 1 deadline to fund the government or deal with a shutdown.Trump is rescinding the funding using a pocket rescission. Unlike a typical rescission request that allows Congress to sign off on nixing the approved funding within 45-days, a pocket rescission sidesteps Congress because it's so close to the end of the fiscal year that the legislative branch cant act accordingly."Last night, President Trump CANCELED $4.9 billion in America Last foreign aid using a pocket rescission," the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) said on X on Friday. "[President Donald Trump] will always put AMERICA FIRST!"WHITE HOUSE MOVE TO CANCEL $4.9B FOREIGN AID WITH 'POCKET RESCISSION' BLASTED AS ILLEGALIncluded in the slashed funds are roughly $520 million from the contributions to international organizations account, more than $390 million to the contributions for international peacekeeping activities account, $322 million from the democracy fund, $445 million from the Peacekeeping Operations account and more than $3 billion from development assistance.Meanwhile, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle arent happy about Trumps decision to pull the funding."Any effort to rescind appropriated funds without congressional approval is a clear violation of the law," Senate Appropriations Chair Susan Collins, R-Maine, said in a Friday statement.Heres what also happened this week:Trump kicked off the week Monday meeting with South Koreas new president, Lee Jae Myung.However, during the summit, he touted his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and said the two would meet "someday." Trump met with Kim on three occasions during his first term in office for denuclearization talks the first time in Singapore in 2018, and then twice in 2019 in Vietnam and within North Korea.TRUMP TOUTS KIM JONG UN RELATIONSHIP AMID SOUTH KOREA SUMMIT"I have very good relationships with Kim Jong UN, North Korea," Trump told reporters at the White House Monday. "I mean, a lot of people would say, 'Oh, that's terrible.' No, it's good. In fact, someday I'll see him. I look forward to seeing him. He was very good with me. We had two meeting we had two summits. We got along great."Although the current Trump administration has signaled ongoing interest in renewing denuclearization talks with North Korea, Pyongyang has not shown interest in denuclearizing.Trump disclosed that he plans to seek the death penalty in Washington for those convicted of murder as he continues his crime crackdown in the nations capital."If somebody kills somebody in the capital, Washington, D.C., we're going to be seeking the death penalty," Trump told reporters during a Tuesday Cabinet meeting. "And that's a very strong preventative. And everybody that's heard it agrees with it. I don't know if we're ready for it in this country, but we have it. We have no choice."The Supreme Court ruled in 1972 in Furman v. Georgia that the death penalty violated the Eighth Amendment's provision barring cruel and unusual punishment. Additionally, the D.C. Council officially rescinded the death penalty in 1981, according to the nonprofit organization the Death Penalty Information Center.DEATH PENALTY COULD RETURN IN NATION'S CAPITAL UNDER TRUMPS DC CRIME CRACKDOWNIts unclear exactly how the White House intends to launch this effort and no additional details were immediately available. The White House referred Fox News Digital back to Trump's comments at the Cabinet meeting.However, Trump signed an executive order in January titled "Restoring the Death Penalty and Protecting Public Safety." The order instructs the attorney general to "pursue the death penalty for all crimes of a severity demanding its use.""Capital punishment is an essential tool for deterring and punishing those who would commit the most heinous crimes and acts of lethal violence against American citizens," the order said. "Before, during, and after the founding of the United States, our cities, States, and country have continuously relied upon capital punishment as the ultimate deterrent and only proper punishment for the vilest crimes."Trump also waded into the discussion about whether Cracker Barrel should update its logo, and urged the restaurant chain to reverse its decision to change its logo to remove "Uncle Herschel.""Cracker Barrel should go back to the old logo, admit a mistake based on customer response (the ultimate Poll), and manage the company better than ever before," Trump said in a Tuesday social media post.Later Tuesday, Cracker Barrel announced that it had listened to customers and that the new logo was "going away" and the previous one that had been in place since 1977 would remain.The White House appeared to take credit for igniting the change, and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt posted on X, "8 hours ago" with a screenshot of Trumps original social media post, in response to Cracker Barrels update about reverting to the previous logo."Congratulations Cracker Barrel on changing your logo back to what it was. All of your fans very much appreciate it," Trump said in a subsequent social media post Tuesday.Fox News Alex Miller contributed to this report.

You may think your spouses "selective hearing" is a choice but science argues otherwise.The phenomenon of selective hearing is more than choosing when or when not to listen, according to a recent article by Dr. Stella Fulman at Audiology Island in New York."Selective hearing is the brains ability to prioritize and process certain auditory stimuli over others," she wrote. "It enables individuals to concentrate on particular sounds while ignoring or minimizing the impact of competing noises."6 SIMPLE WAYS TO PROTECT YOUR HEARING NOW BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE, ACCORDING TO EXPERTS"This process occurs seamlessly and is often automatic, allowing individuals to maintain focus on relevant information even in challenging environments."In an interview with Fox News Digital, Jorge Rey, a Miami Beach-based audiologist at HearUSA, confirmed that selective hearing "isnt just a matter of people tuning others out or ignoring them.""Its a real neurological process rooted in how the brain processes sound."Scientifically, selective hearing is known as "auditory selective attention," in which the brains built-in filter focuses on "important sounds" and separates meaningful speech from background noise.STUDY REVEALS WHY SUPER AGERS MAINTAIN OUTSTANDING MEMORY INTO THEIR 80S"Its important to note that selective hearing isnt just distraction or disinterest its the result of an increased cognitive load and fatigue," Rey said."In essence, selective hearing happens because the brain prioritizes certain sounds over others, with the goal of helping us function in noisy environments."One classic example is hearing a friends voice in a crowded restaurant, a phenomenon known as the "cocktail party effect."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTERThe process involves two key parts of the brain the auditory cortex, which processes sounds, and the prefrontal cortex, which controls attention and decision-making.Working memory also latches onto the selected stream of information at the same time, allowing a person to follow a conversation.Selective hearing could become a concern if it begins to interfere with daily life or relationships, but occasional moments of "zoning out in noisy environments are expected," Rey suggested.As hearing loss worsens, especially with age, it can cause this process to break down, causing all sounds to "compete for attention."This can result in "listening fatigue," which makes it harder for the brain to process sound properly, Rey said."Over time, untreated hearing loss can impact memory and cognitive health, negatively impacting quality of life."Even mild hearing loss can make the brain work harder to fill in missing sounds, according to the expert.Signs of hearing loss include struggling to follow conversations in loud environments or large group settings, frequently asking others to repeat themselves, leaning in toward the speaker, providing answers that are irrelevant to the conversation or seeming disengaged when listening.There may also be a recognizable increase in frustration, fatigue, irritability or a tendency to withdraw from social situations due to the act of listening feeling "overwhelming.""If these issues happen often and others around you notice the pattern, it may be time to check in with an audiologist or hearing care professional to determine whether selective hearing is masking a deeper issue," Rey advised.For more Health articles, visitwww.foxnews.com/healthHearing aids and other modern hearing devices use technology that enhances speech and filters noise, he noted. They can also stream audio from smartphones, which can be helpful for some.For friends and family of those with hearing complications, Ray recommends facing the person while speaking in noisy or busy places, using clear facial expressions and speech, and reducing background noise where possible.

A Christian professor is suing the University of Arizona for allegedly firing him over his public comments on gender policies.Daniel Grossenbach, who taught ethics as an adjunct instructor from 2020 to 2023, says the university was pressured to terminate his contract in November 2023 after receiving anonymous complaints about his parental rights advocacy in his children's school district.According to the lawsuit, Grossenbach, a father of two students at Catalina Foothills School District (CFSD), founded parental rights group SaveCFSD in 2023 to petition the district "concerning its policies and practices of hiding minors mental health information as a violation of fundamental parental rights."The group says CFSD distributed gender identity surveys to students and kept lists of students who requested to be called by preferred names and pronouns, without notifying parents.TEXAS PARENTS SUE HOUSTON SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR SECRETLY TRANSITIONING THEIR CHILD AGAINST THEIR INSTRUCTIONSThe lawsuit says the university fired Grossenbach after receiving anonymous complaints accusing him of leading an "anti-gay hate group," posting anti-LGBTQ content on social media and spreading "misinformation" about CFSD policies. Those complaints alleged his conduct violated the university's nondiscrimination and professional conduct rules.University officials told Grossenbach his position was being eliminated because of funding for new full-time roles. However, the lawsuit says that shortly after his termination, the school posted other openings for adjunct professors in the ethics department.Grossenbach told Fox News Digital he filed a public records request after questioning the universitys explanation. He says the school withheld documents for 239 days, only releasing them after a legal demand and with heavy redactions. Those records, according to the lawsuit, showed administrators had discussed the anonymous complaints before putting his courses on hold."I received a lot of criticism and harassment [outside the university] in response to speaking publicly on controversial public issues," Grossenbach said. "It was unsettling that appears to have led to the department's decision and disappointing that I wasn't told about these complaints."TRUMP ADMINISTRATION THREATENS TO PULL FEDERAL FUNDS FROM VIRGINIA SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN GENDER POLICY DISPUTEThe lawsuit alleges violations of the First and 14th Amendments, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, and Arizonas public records law. Grossenbach is seeking reinstatement, back pay, damages for reputational harm and an injunction blocking enforcement of university policies that, he argues, restrict free speech."[The University of Arizonas] actions have inflicted irreparable damage to Professor Grossenbachs professional career and reputation, ended his academic pursuit of a doctorate degree, decreased his earning potential, and reduced his income," the lawsuit states. "Further, when Professor Grossenbach was terminated, he lost a potential textbook publishing deal, furthering his financial loss and reputational damage."Liberty Counsel attorney Daniel Schmid, who represents Grossenbach, told Fox News Digital the case is about protecting constitutional rights."You don't get to fire a professor because he has religious views that he has espoused outside the classroom, in front of a government body, because you didn't like what he had to say or because there were people offended by his comments," he said. "That's a violation of the First Amendment."CONNECTICUT TEACHER FEARS CLASSROOM CROSS DISPUTE COULD COST HER JOBA University of Arizona spokesperson told Fox News Digital, "We will not comment on this pending legal matter."His lawsuit comes as the Trump administration and school districts nationwide clash over transgender policies. The U.S. Department of Education has launched investigations and threatened to pull funding from several school districts it argues are violating Title IX by keeping policies that allow students to use bathrooms and locker rooms that match their gender identity, rather than their biological sex.

Arch Manning had a rough start to the 2025 season as the Texas Longhorns fell to the defending national champion Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday afternoon.Manning had incredibly high expectations going into the bout and had a tough time figuring out the Buckeyes defense. He was 17-of-30 with 170 passing yards, a touchdown pass and an interception. He threw the touchdown pass to Parker Livingstone late in the game to cut the deficit. However, Ohio State held on for the 14-7 win.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe young quarterback put the loss on his shoulders."It took us too long to get the ball down the field," he said, via ESPN. "That starts with me. ... They're a good team, but I thought we beat ourselves a lot. That starts with me, and I've got to play better for us to win."Texas had more than 27 minutes of possession and outgained Ohio State 336-215. But the offense struggled to execute in the red zone when it got inside the Buckeyes 20-yard line. The team turned the ball over on downs in the red zone twice in the second half.OREGON'S MASCOT LOSES HEAD AFTER TRIPPING ON THE FIELDLonghorns head coach Steve Sarkisian defended Manning in his postgame chat with reporters. He credited Ohio States defense."They've got a good scheme," he said. "They've got a very smart secondary, and they made Arch work. I thought at halftime, Arch having a chance to really sit and look at the tape and understand some of the coverages they were playing, I think that helped him into the second half."Texas will look to bounce back against San Jose State next week. Ohio State will play Grambling.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

New York Times reporter Jeffery C. Mays claimed that the closest New York City Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani gets to socialism is his "belief in treating people more equitably" in an article published on Saturday.Mays argued that Mamdani's opponents have "derogatively" labeled the mayoral hopeful as both a "socialist" and a "democratic socialist" in an effort to bring down his poll numbers, despite the fact that Mamdani is a member of the national Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and its local NYC chapter."The closest Mr. Mamdani gets to socialism is in his belief in treating people more equitably," the reporter asserted.MAMDANI'S FAILURE TO WALK BACK THESE POSITIONS COULD CAUSE RECKONING IN DEMOCRATIC PARTY: 'FIVE-ALARM WARNING'Mamdani's opponent, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-N.Y., stated last week that "New York City people are not socialists," and that New Yorkers wouldn't resonate with the self-proclaimed democratic socialist's message."Neither, actually, is Mr. Mamdani," Mays contended. "He is a democratic socialist, which means his beliefs are similar to those of socialists but not exactly the same."The Times reporter added that last week the mayoral hopeful said that his platform differs from both the local and national DSA platforms.Mays went on to break down the differences between socialism and democratic socialism, and claimed that Mamdani's plans to pay for his proposals, such as providing free busing and childcare in NYC through increasing taxes, are "nothing remotely close to a socialist-like takeover of private companies."THE PLOT TO STOP MAMDANI: DEMOCRATS SCRAMBLE TO BLOCK FAR-LEFT TAKEOVER IN NEW YORKAlthough Mays made the case that Mamdani isn't a socialist and that democratic socialism is not the same as socialism he did note that the NYC DSA describes itself as a branch of the national group, which calls itself the "largest socialist organization" in the country, and that the mayoral nominee is a member of both.Mays also pointed out that Mamdani received the endorsement of the New York DSA for mayor, and that he was part of the DSA's eight-member "Socialists in Office" group during his time in the New York State Legislature.Still, Mamdani's past remarks have fueled his opponents' claims. In 2021, Mamdani attended a Young Democratic Socialists of America conference where he urged attendees not to compromise on goals like "seizing the means of production.""Right now, if we're talking about the cancellation of student debt, if we're talking about Medicare for all, you know, these are issues which have the groundswell of popular support across this country," he said in a video to conference-goers. "But then there are also other issues that we firmly believe in, whether it's BDS or whether it is the end goal of seizing the means of production, where we do not have the same level of support at this very moment."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPFox News Digital has reached out to The New York Times and Mamdani for comment.