Conservative podcaster Benny Johnson says he is considering legal action against The New York Times over what he calls a "sloppy hit job" that downplayed the dangers his wife and newborn child faced when a rowhouse that shared a wall with his home was set ablaze in Washington, D.C.The 2020 fire killed two dogs and security camera footage shows police officers using a crowbar to pry open Johnsons front door before his wife exits while holding a baby as black smoke pours out. New York Times reporter Ken Bensinger penned an Aug. 30 story headlined, "He Plagiarized and Promoted Falsehoods. The White House Embraces Him," that implied the influencer embellished what his family experienced."Absolutely, we are looking into [legal action]. It's something that has caused an enormous amount of pain to my family. Why bring this back up? Why force my wife to relive this? It was the worst day of our lives," Johnson told Fox News Digital.BENNY JOHNSON SCOLDS WHITE HOUSE REPORTERS WHO 'LIE' ABOUT D.C. BEING SAFE DURING PRESS BRIEFING"The entire article and my entire engagement with this reporter for The New York Times was him saying that effectively, We don't deserve sympathy for having our house damaged in a horrible fire [where] there's a video of my home with flames and black smoke in my childs nursery," Johnson continued. "Its a real lack of humanity thats demonstrated on the left, and they really need to fix that."The fire was raised when Johnson, a pro-Trump pundit who has 3.8 million followers on X, attended an Aug. 12 press briefing about the administration cracking down on crime in the nation's capital."As aD.C.resident of 15 years, I lived on Capitol Hill. I witnessed so many muggings and so much theft, I've lost track," Johnson told press secretary Karoline Leavitt. "I was carjacked. I have murders on my Ring camera and mass shootings. I witnessed a woman on my block get held up at gunpoint for $20, and my house was set ablaze in an arson with my infant child inside."Johnson believes the Times worked to discredit his claims. The paper reported that "police records show nobody has been murdered since at least 2017 on the block where Mr. Johnson lived in Washington. And his home was not burned, though his next-door neighbors house was intentionally set on fire, according to the citys fire department."CNN'S EFFORT TO RIDICULE TRUMP AS WASHINGTON'S BATMAN BACKFIRES AS SOCIAL MEDIA HAILS COOL COMPARISONJohnson told Fox News Digital that the Times failed to add critical facts and context related to both the fire and murder he mentioned at the press briefing."For those who are unfamiliar with the rowhouse model, these are homes that share walls. This is what I find particularly insulting. They leave that out of the article. This is like saying that the room connected to your childs nursery was set ablaze. It shares a wall with your child," Johnson said."So, its a room in your house. Its on fire. But then The New York Times says your child isnt in danger even though the room next to him or her is ablaze and dogs are being burned alive in it," Johnson continued. "Thats what The New York Times decided to say about my fire."Johnson said he provided the Times with photos and videos that should have left "no ambiguity" about what happened."The entire breakdown was framed under the suspicion that, We cant prove anything, but we did prove something, and in spite of all that, they still wrote that the police report doesnt show that we were in danger," Johnson said, adding that police reports typically give broad overviews.In a YouTube video posted Aug. 6, Johnson said his family "nearly died" in the incident and his home was "burned to the ground," remarks Bensinger disputed in his Times report.Johnson also said he was living in the rowhouse when he witnessed the murder in 2017 and called the article a "sloppy hit job."NY TIMES REPORTER ADMITS TRUMP IS WAY MORE EFFECTIVE IN SECOND TERMJohnson posted a text message exchange with Bensinger on X."DC fire records show that the Oct. 25, 2020, arson was actually in your next door neighbors house and was contained there. No humans were injured (although two dogs were killed). You have stated that your wife and childs lives were put at risk and nearly died. That cannot be confirmed or denied based on police and fire reports, which make no mention of neighbors being at risk," Bensinger wrote in a message to Johnson.Johnson wrote, "Here is Kens direct text message to me declaring I could not confirm my family was in danger in spite of police video evidence and the dogs being BURNED ALIVE."Bensinger responded on X: "The angle was decidedly not there is no proof his child was in danger. It was that he lied about it being burned to the ground. The house wasn't set on fire & did not burn.""Johnson says the article targets his wife & children. Untrue. It's about him and his history with veracity; they are scarcely mentioned. The article does state security footage viewed by The Times shows Mr. Johnsons wife and a child being escorted out of their house, but no people were injured," Bensinger continued.HUNTER BIDEN'S INTERVIEWER REVEALS DETAILS ABOUT NY TIMES KILLING HIS OP-ED AMID MELANIA TRUMP SUIT"It was the NYT that dug up the police & fire reports that show he was not telling the truth when he claimed in public multiple times that (a) his house burned to the ground and (b) that there were murders on his front lawn," Bensinger added. "There were no murders on his entire block, although there was a shooting that the police report shows wounded three but killed nobody. The fire report shows his house was not burned because it was contained to the neighboring house."Bensinger referred Fox News Digital to the newspaper's media relations team when asked for comment.The New York Times said in a statement that the report was not about Johnson's family and not an attempt to diminish safety concerns."This was a detailed report about his journalistic dishonesty that refutes, with facts, the many falsehoods he continues to share seemingly to promote the presidents federalization of Washingtons law enforcement. These falsehoods include the claim that a lethal shooting happened on his block, which is disputed by police records, and that his own home 'was burned to the ground,' which is disputed by the video showing the door of an adjoining home as smoke billows from the property," a Times spokesperson told Fox News Digital.Johnson, who relocated to Florida after the fire, said the next steps are up to his lawyer."However, on a moral level, it is disgraceful," Johnson said. "Im fighting for decency here."

President Donald Trump sought to dispel swirling social media rumors about his health Tuesday, saying he was "very active" over the Labor Day weekend."I didn't do anything for two days, and they said there must be something wrong with him," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office, describing the speculation about his death as "fake news."WHITE HOUSE RELEASES TRUMP HEALTH UPDATE AFTER SPECULATION OVER SWOLLEN LEGS, BRUISED HANDSTrump's comments followed a wave of unfounded speculation that began Friday night and stretched into Saturday morning, fueled by an empty public schedule and recycled photos showing bruising on his hand.The online chatter subsided after Trump was seen leaving the White House with his grandchildren for his golf club in Virginia on Saturday. He was seen wearing a white polo shirt and red MAGA hat."I was very active over the weekend. I went out to visit some people at the club that I own pretty nearby on the Potomac River. No, I've been very active, actually," Trump said, drawing a sharp comparison to his predecessor, President Joe Biden."You wouldn't see him (Biden) and nobody ever said there was ever anything wrong with him," Trump said. "And we know he wasn't in the greatest of shape."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPIn July, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump was experiencing bruising on his hands that was attributable to "frequent handshaking and the use of aspirin."She added that he also had mild swelling in his legs that stemmed from a "benign and common condition" in individuals older than age 70.This is a breaking news story and will be updated.

Gel manicures are a beauty staple for millions, lasting weeks without chips and staying glossy through work, workouts and everything in between.But as of Sept. 1, 2025, the European Union has banned a chemical used in many gel polishes, sparking safety concerns and uncertainty for nail salons, according to a press release.The ingredient in question is Trimethylbenzoyl Diphenylphosphine Oxide (TPO). This compound reacts under UV light to make the polish harden quickly and give it a glass-like finish.The decision appears to stem from several studies linking TPO exposure to fertility issues.These studies often focused on animal subjects, not humans, but the EU uses a strict "better safe than sorry" approach when it comes to cosmetics.PLASTIC WATER BOTTLE LEFT IN A HOT CAR? THINK TWICE BEFORE SIPPING FROM ITRegulators reclassified TPO as a Category 1B CMR substance, meaning it may cause cancer or reproductive harm. Under EU law, that triggered an automatic ban.As a result, both the marketing and use of cosmetic products containing TPO including in professional settings like nail salons are strictly prohibited.The key difference between gel and regular polish is the application process and its not just the compounds people need to watch, according to Cleveland Clinic."The two products usually look identical, but while you simply wait for regular nail polish to dry on its own gel nail polish quick-dries under a specialized UV or LED lamp in 60 to 90 seconds," the site reads.During a manicure, these lamps help to set gel manicures and dry polish. However, they also emit ultraviolet rays, which have been linked to skin cancer and premature aging, the above source stated.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTERThese rays penetrate deep into the skin and damage collagen. However, studies have shown that the connection between nail salon lamps and cancer appears weak or inconclusive.Salons in the EU must immediately stop using TPO products, even if they stocked up before the deadline, the release states.Technically, even old bottles of polish containing TPO arent legal after Sept. 1. The ban only applies in the EU for now.MORE IN HEALTH NEWSThe good news for customers, however, is that gel nails arent going away.Brands are already reformulating with alternative ingredients like TPO-L, BAPO and methyl benzoylformate, according to industry reports.

The worlds largest ship set sail on Sunday, making its debut out of Port Canaveral, Florida.Royal Caribbeans Star of the Seas has 20 decks and eight neighborhoods with seven pools. It accommodates5,000 passengers."Star of the Seas represents the next bold step in our journey to reimagine vacations," said Royal Caribbean Group president and CEO Jason Liberty in a press release.'POOP CRUISE' DOCUMENTARY EXPOSES 2013 SHIP NIGHTMARE FEATURING CHAOS, GROSS CONDITIONS"It brings together the best of our innovation, signature experiences, and the most sought-after destinations into one unforgettable vacation."He added, "With Star, we're not just launching a ship, we're advancing our mission to create the world's best vacations responsibly for guests of all ages."In January, AAA released its first-ever "Cruise TravelForecast."It projects that 19 million Americans plan to take cruises this year.Stewart Chiron, a Miami-based cruise industry expert known as "The Cruise Guy," told Fox News Digital that "2025 is another record year."For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyle"More people have cruised in 2025 than any previous year in history," he said. "Future bookings are at record levels when compared to the same time in any previous year."Last year, 18.2 million travelers went on cruises, according to the AAA report.Chiron said he sees demand surging in the Caribbean, Alaska and Europe.The cruise forecast report found that 72% of passengers are heading to Caribbean destinations in search ofsunny vacation times.Six percent plan on headingto Alaska,while 5% of people will be cruising in the Mediterranean, according to the report.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERHe added that he's seeing interest in the Panama Canal, Japan and Asia growing along with expedition cruises to the North and South Poles."Cruise lines are responding to strong demand from cruise passengers who are desiring private destinations and the enticing experiences that are unavailable at the other ports being visited on regular itineraries," said Chiron.While the cruise industry is on the uptick, Chiron said there are a few things to consider."Geopolitical issues and fuel costs are always a concern," said Chiron. "The cruise industry has protective measures in place, including the ability to move ships to ensure smooth sailings.""Passenger and ship safety is paramount," he added.

The Washington Post spoke to some Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) applicants last week, providing first-hand accounts of why many Americans are seeking to join President Donald Trumps second-term deportation push.Since July, when the Trump administration announced an initiative to hire 10,000 additional ICE agents, more than 100,000 Americans have applied. The administration has offered incentives to candidates, including a $50,000 signing bonus for select applicants.In a report published Tuesday, the Post shared the perspectives of men attending a recent ICE career expo in Texas, many of whom said that joining the law enforcement agency was an opportunity for them to defend their country.TRUMP SUGGESTS BORDER CRACKDOWN IS 'SAVING A LOT OF MONEY' AFTER STARK DROP FROM BIDEN ERA CROSSINGS"I want to do anything that betters our country," said Kole Wunschel, 18, who attended the event with his father, Kim.The elder Wunschel added, "Letting 15 million people in the country illegally should never have happened, and the people that allowed it to happen should be arrested. If your first act coming to America is breaking the law, then you dont have the right to be here."The Post reported that about 3,000 applicants attended the ICE recruitment expo in Arlington, Texas. The turnout reflected a nationwide surge in interest in joining the federal law enforcement agency.ASSAULTS ON ICE OFFICERS SURGE 830% AS DEMOCRATS CAUGHT 'DOXING AND PHYSICALLY ASSAULTING' AGENTS: DHSChristian Osborne, 24, eager to join ICE after being discharged from the U.S. Marines for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine, explained his application to the Post."Every country for its entire existence has always had borders. Were the only country who says, Come on in. There needs to be a control on who can come in, to make sure youre not some psycho."He expressed concern about whether he might have to arrest parents of young children in the country illegally, saying, "That would weigh on my heart. Its a tough moral question, for sure."Still, he said he disagreed with left-leaning media portrayals of ICE agents: "To call ICE the Gestapo thats ridiculous."Arturo Sanchez, a former Air Force hydraulics specialist, told the Post that, despite his Mexican background, he wants to join ICE to help promote justice in the U.S."I think that it would be beautiful if we could all live together in peace and happiness, but Satan doesnt allow that to happen, unfortunately. There are evil deeds that do go unpunished, so thats where people like me want to see if I can help contribute to bringing justice," he said.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTUREThe federal government removed the age cap for deportation officers in August.Kevin Tucker, 54, of North Dallas, told the Post he wants to join ICE because illegal immigrants "are not paying taxes into the system" and are taking American jobs.When asked about reports of ICE agents acting aggressively toward immigrants or violating their rights, he expressed doubt about the accuracy of those accounts."Things are posted for certain reasons. You can see the same story on different channels, and there are different narratives. On social media youre going to get the stories that fit what you want to believe, based on the algorithm. You never get the true story," he said.The Department of Homeland Security did not immediately reply to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

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One TCU player took a jab at Bill Belichicks girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, following the Horned Frogs 48-14 rout of the Tar Heels on Monday night.Belichicks college coaching debut was less than memorable, but the TCU players can forever say they handed the legendary coach his first loss at this level. Defensive captain Bud Clark invoked Hudson's name during an Instagram Live from the Horned Frogs locker room after the game."Belichick gotta call for his girlfriend," Clark, who had a pick-six in the win, was heard saying in a clip. " He sad."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMHudson, 24, was spotted on the Tar Heels sideline before the game talking to Belichick, which some believed was odd behavior. She was also seen in a suite at Kenan Stadium alongside one of Belichicks New England Patriots stars, wide receiver Randy Moss.Hudson and Moss werent the only celebrities who flocked to Chapel Hill to witness the start of the Belichick era, as alumni such as Michael Jordan and Lawrence Taylor were also at the stadium. Legendary UNC basketball coach Roy Williams also attended, along with many other celebrities and athletic figures showing support for Belichick.Hudson and Belichick created the wrong type of stir leading up to the 74-year-old coachs debut, most notably the controversial "CBS Sunday Morning" interview.Hudson declared, "Were not talking about that," when Belichick was asked about how the couple met. Emails obtained by WRAL show Belichick addressing the controversy over his romantic and professional relationship with Jordon Hudson, where he claimed in one of them that CBS "secretly" had a camera focused on Hudson despite the model requesting to sit off camera."I met Jordon randomly on a flight to Palm Beach in 2021. That is no secret," Belichick wrote in another email. "Jordon was not dodging the specific question regarding how we met, but rather was preventing the interview from continuing to probe into personal matters."Hudson also handles Belichicks off-the-field career opportunities, and since the relationship began, it has been the punchline in jokes at award shows as well as storylines for national sports media.But UNC football general manager Michael Lombardi was adamant when he said Belichicks relationship with Hudson isnt a distraction for the program."I mean, a lot of it is just noise," he told ESPN Radios "Marty & McGee" in June. "And for us to be distracted by something that has no bearing, that has no relevance whatsoever, that is a complete falsehood, in terms of what people are saying or what theyre writing. Its comical. And, for me, to really even attack anybody whos saying it, gives them credibility. Which I dont, because its a completely false narrative."Belichick will get another crack at notching his first collegiate win Saturday when the Tar Heels face in-state rival Charlotte 49ers.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Four-timeOlympic gold medalist Greg Louganis, widely regarded as one of the greatest American divers, recently revealed that he sold some of his hardware to help facilitate his move to Panama.Louganis, 65, shared the news in a Facebook post over the weekend, admitting that he decided to sell his home and auction three ofhis medals because he "needed the money.""I told the truth; I needed the money. While many people may have built businesses and sold them for a profit, I had my medals, which I am grateful for," his post read.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"If I had proper management, I might not have been in that position, but what is done is done; live and learn."Louganis sold three medals two gold medals from the 1984 and 1988 Games and a silver from the 1976 Montreal Olympics during an auction this summer. According toSwimSwam, the auction earned Louganis more than $430,000.He previously attempted to sell his medals at auction in 2022 and again in 2023.MICHAEL PHELPS CRITICIZES USA SWIMMING'S 'WEAK LEADERSHIP,' VOLUNTEERS AS RESOURCE FOR CHANGELouganis said in his post that he hopes the sale of his home and prized medals will help him find himself in this fresh start."Now I get to discover who is Greg Louganis? Without the distraction and noise from outside. At least this is my goal, and hey, I may not find that. I think I may find it at times, in moments, my goal is to live it! Discover, allow, and nurture that human spirit through the experiences of life."Louganis won his first medal in 1976 when he placed second in the mens 10-meter platform event at age 16. He won gold in both the 3-meter springboard and 10-meter platform events in the 1984 Games inLos Angeles and defended those titles in Seoul in 1988.Louganis became the first man in Olympic history to sweep the diving events in consecutive Games, and many believed that if it wasnt for the American boycott in 1980, it would have been three consecutive Olympics.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

The Department of Homeland Security is keeping the pressure on Illinois leaders amid a looming National Guard and federal immigration enforcement surge in Chicago, as Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker says it would be a possible "invasion."President Donald Trump has repeatedly suggested that hell send the feds into Chicago after the federal takeover of Washington, D.C. Numerous reports have suggested that immigration authorities could be stationed in the region as part of the operation."He can talk about what a great job hes doing as governor, but hes failing those families who will no longer have their child with them, their mother or their father, or their cousin, aunt and uncle, that are gone forever because of the violence thats happening in Chicago," DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said on CBS "Face the Nation" of Pritzker, saying that leaders need to be working with the administration on crime.ILLINOIS DEMOCRAT LEADERS BLAST TRUMP PUSH TO SEND NATIONAL GUARD TO CHICAGO"They dont even honor our detainers in Chicago," the secretary added, as detainers play a key role in keeping an individual behind bars so they can be transferred from local to federal custody. In a post on Tuesday, DHS said "it is DISGUSTING" that the governor "chooses to fight for the violent illegal alien killers in Chicago instead of his American constituents."CLICK HERE FOR MORE IMMIGRATION COVERAGEThe federal government can technically have a degree of oversight over the capital citys police force, but there are now National Guard troops and federal agencies like ICE and the FBI on the streets of D.C. in an effort to curb crime, including immigration-related arrests."At least 54 people were shot in Chicago over the weekend, 8 people were killed. The last two weekends were similar. Chicago is the worst and most dangerous city in the World, by far," Trump posted to Truth Social on Tuesday.TRUMP'S WEEK SHAPED BY CRIME AGENDA, POTENTIAL GUARD DEPLOYMENT TO CHICAGO"Pritzker needs help badly, he just doesnt know it yet. I will solve the crime problem fast, just like I did in DC. Chicago will be safe again, and soon. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!"Fox News Digital reported that various serious criminal arrests by DHS have already been made in the Chicago area since Trump took office in January, including illegal immigrants convicted of homicide and sexual crimes against children.Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, a Democrat, is already taking strong measures to limit federal influence in the city, including signing an Executive Order constricting the ability of local police to work with federal authorities.GOV. PRITZKER SAYS TRUMP TRYING TO 'MANUFACTURE A CRISIS' AS ADMIN PLANS NATIONAL GUARD DEPLOYMENT TO CHICAGO"This executive order makes it emphatically clear that this president is not going to come in and deputize our police department," Johnson said at a news conference."We will protect our Constitution, we will protect our city, and we will protect our people," he continued. "We do not want to see tanks in our streets. We do not want to see families ripped apart. We do not want grandmothers thrown into the back of unmarked vans. We don't want to see homeless Chicagoans harassed or disappeared by federal agents."On Friday, Pritzker dubbed the possibility of troop deployment to the city an "invasion.""It's clear that, in secret, they're planning this. Well, it's an invasion with U.S. troops, if they, in fact, do that," Pritzker told CBS' Ed O'Keefe.Fox News Digital reached out to the offices of Pritzker and Johnson.

Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content. Here's what's happening-Army secretary reveals how Rangers bypass Pentagon red tape to counter exploding drone threat-Fani Willis ordered by Georgia court to search for Trump-related records-Trumps Labor Day crime crackdown in DC nets 70 arrests, including illegal immigrantsPresident Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Space Commands headquarters would move from Colorado to Alabama capping off a yearslong fight over where the command should be based.While Space Command has been operating out of Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Trump during his first term pushed for the commands headquarters to go to Huntsville, Alabama. However, former President Joe Biden announced in 2023 that the command would remain based in Colorado."The U.S. Space Command headquarters will move to the beautiful locale of a place called Huntsville, Alabama, forever to be known from this point forward as Rocket City," Trump told reporters TuesdayREAD MORE.RUMOR MILL RUN: Trump responds to bizarre weekend rumors of his death: 'I was very active'PRICELESS PAYDAY: Treasury Department reveals which jobs could secure a major tax break from Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'HEALTH REVELATION: Former FBI Director Robert Mueller has Parkinsons disease: reportDRUG BOAT TAKEDOWN: Trump announces US military conducted 'lethal strike' on Venezuelan drug boat in CaribbeanHAWKEYE FAREWELL: Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa makes it official: She's not seeking reelection in 2026HIGH STAKES: Government shutdown, Epstein files, DC crime: Congress returns to mountain of dramaCONFIRMATION WAR: Top Senate Republican ready to go nuclear, 'roll over' Democrats with rule change to confirm Trump nomineesBIOLOGY VS. IDENTITY: Red state argues trans bathroom case will be 'death knell' for left-wing agendaKILLER'S LAIR: Bryan Kohberger's apartment, essays revealed in hundreds of photos released by Idaho policeBLOODY WEEKEND: At least 58 shot, 8 killed in Chicago over Labor Day weekend as city rejects Trumps helpNOT SO FUNNY: Tow truck driver slapped with federal charge after hauling away ICE vehicle: 'He can laugh behind bars'Get the latest updates on the Trump administration and Congress, exclusive interviews and more on FoxNews.com.