Federal authorities knew Jeffrey Epstein was a big deal when they booked him into custody after the FBI arrested him on sex-trafficking charges in 2019 with top officials demanding daily updates from the leadership of the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York, according to emails the government released Tuesday evening.Corrections officers were told they had orders from "God" to make sure they kept a close eye on him, according to a U.S. Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General investigation. They didn't."Shirley Please provide me with a daily update on this inmate, including his status and any changes/activities I should be aware of," the Bureau of Prisons Northeast Regional Director J. Ray Ormond wrote to MCC Associate Warden Shirley Skipper-Scott on July 24, 2019, less than a month before Epstein's death in custody.JEFFREY EPSTEIN COMMITTED SUICIDE BUT LIKELY HAD HELP, FORMER LAWYER CLAIMSThe email came a day after Epstein was found unconscious with an "orange cloth around his neck" in his cell at MCC on July 23, according to the U.S. Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General's report on his death. His cellmate claimed Epstein tried to hang himself. Epstein initially blamed the cellmate, then recanted his accusation and said he didn't remember. A BOP investigation failed to find enough evidence to prove what really happened.When Skipper-Scott responded to Ormond, she wrote that Epstein had been "stepped down" from suicide watch a day after that encounter and was sent for a follow-up evaluation. She added that he was scheduled to meet with his lawyers that day and promised additional updates.A supervisors note to officers, quoted in the OIG report, said mandatory rounds were required every 30 minutes to check on Epstein, "as per God!!!!"An image of the note was included in the OIG report but published in an altered form "for privacy reasons," according to the document.GHISLAINE MAXWELL FOLLOWS PRISON FITNESS ROUTINE, VIDEO SHOWS, AS DOJ'S JEFFREY EPSTEIN MEMO DRAWS HEATBut, as authorities previously revealed, jail guards failed to conduct the 30-minute checks, and he went unmonitored for more than six hours before they found him dead in his cell on Aug. 10, 2019.Also in the emails was a line from Skipper-Scott, discussing Epstein's case and Ormond's request with another high-ranking official, whom she told that it was Epstein who asked to be placed in protective custody."His case has been highly publicized, and he is in SHU because he requested Protective Custody," she wrote. JEFFREY EPSTEIN'S BROTHER LAUGHS AT 'STUPID' FBI MEMO DEFENDING CONTROVERSIAL SUICIDE RULING: REPORTThe financier was arrested on sex-trafficking charges after getting off his private jet at a New Jersey airport on July 6, 2019.According to the OIG report, released in 2023, "Epstein was assigned to a cell in the SHU (special housing unit) on July 7 due to media coverage of his case and inmate awareness of his notoriety. SHU inmates are securely separated from general population inmates and kept locked in their cells for approximately 23 hours a day."Authorities placed Epstein on suicide watch on July 23, 2019, after the first incident. He received daily psychiatric evaluations. On July 24, authorities removed him from suicide watch but put him in a special housing unit, where he was supposed to be with a cellmate for safety.Epstein's brother Mark previously told Fox News Digital he believes his brother was afraid of retaliation from the cellmate, who would later be convicted of a quadruple homicide.JEFFREY EPSTEIN DIED BY SUICIDE, DID NOT HAVE CLIENT LIST: DOJ MEMO"He said he forgot what happened," Mark Epstein said. "Jeffrey wasn't an idiot. You don't forget why you ended up with marks around your neck and on the floor. You don't forget how you got there."After a stint on suicide watch, Jeffrey Epstein was later placed with a different cellmate, who left for court on Aug. 9. The judge wound up authorizing his release from custody, so Epstein was alone in his cell from then until his death.Epstein spent a large portion of that day meeting with his lawyers. After they left around 6:45 p.m., guards let him make an unauthorized, unmonitored phone call, according to the IG report. He claimed he was calling his mother. He is believed to have called his girlfriend.Although most of the security cameras in Epstein's wing of the jail were not actually recording, he is believed to have been returned to his cell before 8 p.m., when authorities locked the unit down for the night.His last contact with guards came around midnighton Aug. 10. Although guards were supposed to conduct checks every 30 minutes, and Epstein's cell was within line of sight of an officer's desk, no one checked on him until around 6:30 a.m., when staff serving breakfast found him unresponsive in his cell, according to authorities.He was pronounced dead, and the New York City Medical Examiner's Office conducted an autopsy the following day, called for further investigation and later ruled that he hanged himself.His brother has publicly rejected that conclusion, and his former lover and only convicted accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell, also said more than once that she doesn't believe he would have killed himself.Two MCC guards who were accused of sleeping on the job and searching the internet instead of monitoring Epstein, then lying about details of their shift, accepted a plea deal that gave them each 100 hours of community service. They cooperated with the OIG probe.In August 2021, the jail was ordered closed temporarily. Authorities have not yet announced plans to reopen it.Many of Epstein's accusers rallied on Capitol Hill Wednesday ahead of a congressional vote to release more Epstein records to the public.

A group of anonymous federal judges is criticizing the Supreme Court for overturning lower court rulings and siding with President Donald Trump's administration with little to no explanation, NBC News reported Thursday.NBC spoke with 12 federal judges, appointed by Democratic and Republican presidents including Trump, who pointed to a trend of lower court decisions being overturned by emergency rulings from the high court. These cases often see prominent members of Trump's administration lashing out at lower court judges before their cases are overturned.Ten of the 12 judges argued the Supreme Court should offer more explanation when overturning such decisions, saying emergency rulings in such cases imply poor work on the part of lower court judges."It is inexcusable," one judge said of the Supreme Court. "They dont have our backs."FEDERAL COURT STRIKES DOWN TRUMP TARIFFS AS ILLEGAL UNDER FEDERAL LAW IN APPEALS RULINGThat judge also said they have received death threats for issuing rulings that counter Trump's agenda. Trump himself and some of his top officials have spoken out against judges issuing unfavorable rulings.When Judge James Boasberg sought to block the administration's deportation flights to El Salvador, Trump argued he should be "IMPEACHED" on social media.When various judges issued rulings blocking Trump's tariff agenda in March, White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller argued it was a "judicial coup."TRUMP'S TARIFF POWER GRAB BARRELS TOWARD SUPREME COURTThe judge who described the Supreme Court's actions as inexcusable predicted that "somebody is going to die" if criticism from top Trump officials continues, according to NBC.Another judge said lower courts are being "thrown under the bus.""Its almost like the Supreme Court is saying it is a judicial coup," a third judge told the outlet.A fourth judge, however, appointed by President Barack Obama, conceded that several judges had been out of line with their rulings against Trump."The whole Trump derangement syndrome is a real issue. As a result, judges are mad at what Trump is doing or the manner he is going about things; they are sometimes forgetting to stay in their lane," that judge said."Certainly, there is a strong sense in the judiciary among the judges ruling on these cases that the court is leaving them out to dry," the judge continued. "They are partially right to feel the way they feel."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe Supreme Court's public information office did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital.

Philadelphia Eagles legend Brian Westbrook heard head coach Nick Sirianni say the team wouldnt be watching their Super Bowl LIX banner rise at Lincoln Financial Field on Thursday night.Westbrook couldnt love that mentality more.While the entire city of Philadelphia will be ecstatic to see the franchises second Super Bowl banner of all time rise on Thursday night during the NFLs 2025 season kickoff against the Dallas Cowboys, this years Eagles team is focused on winning another Vince Lombardi Trophy at the end of the new season.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMWestbrook spoke to Fox News Digital after working with USAA as part of its Recycled Rides NFL Kickoff on Wednesday, gifting a new car to a deserving military service member, where he discussed the Eagles mentality heading into 2025."The one thing I love about this team this offseason was their approach," he explained. "This offseason wasnt about them doing a victory lap around Philadelphia and the United States saying theyre the best team in football, they beat the reigning champs, and they did this, that and the other. It wasnt about that. It was about refocusing. It was about saying, Yeah, we won last year, but we have something else we want to prove, and one is not enough. Now, we have to go out there and earn it again."Thats what this offseason was about for this football team."COWBOYS' CEEDEE LAMB SAYS HE PLANS TO WATCH EAGLES' SUPER BOWL VICTORY CELEBRATIONWestbrook added that, in those conversations with Eagles players, hes only heard about offseason workouts and looking ahead to 2025 instead of reminiscing about the Super Bowl.A big part of that, in Westbrooks eyes, has been the leadership of Jalen Hurts, the teams franchise quarterback."Chip on his shoulder," Westbrook said of Hurts, who enters his sixth year in an Eagles uniform. "People are still doubting him. Super Bowl MVP and people are still doubting him. So, Jalen walks around with a little chip on his shoulder, and I appreciate that because I played with that as well. His ability to lead this team is going to say a lot, and I think hes an awesome leader."Of course, you cant talk about the 2024 Eagles without mentioning their biggest free agent pickup, running back Saquon Barkley, who went on to lead the NFL in rushing yards and scrimmage yards in his debut season in Philadelphia.Westbrook, having played Barkleys position while a member of the Eagles, knows how important he is to the teams success now and in the future. But his favorite thing about Barkley is his selfless nature, where winning no matter his role takes precedent."Saquon is one of the best teammates you can possibly have," Westbrook said. "He understands and believes that, If we need to throw the ball 50 times a game, Im willing to block 50 times. If we need to run the ball, Ill run the ball 50 times. So, hes selfless in that way. He wants to win games."The Chiefs wouldve cemented their place as an NFL dynasty if they came out victorious in New Orleans earlier this year. After all, no team in league history has ever won three straight Super Bowls.But looking at this Eagles team, and how GM Howie Roseman has crafted this bunch to has a large championship window in the coming years, perhaps this is the squad where the word "dynasty" comes back around."I dont think you can throw the word dynasty around quite yet," Westbrook replied when asked that very question. "I think you have to win a couple more in a row to do that. I mean, [2017] was huge, but coming back last year was huge as well. Before you can have a dynasty, you need to win a few of them. But talent wise, they have the ability to do that. They have the ability to go back-to-back and have the ability to win an awful lot of games this year. As a fan, I hate to throw dynasty around until it actually happens."So, I wont use it, but I can certainly see why people say this team has the potential to be a dynasty."SURPRISING THOSE WHO SERVE USWestbrook was right outside where the Eagles will be playing on Thursday night, as he helped USAA, the official "Salute to Service" partner of the NFL, gift a vehicle to Airman First Class Keskel Yatrofsky, who is currently serving in the United States Air Force in the 2nd Air Refueling Squadron based out of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurt.Yatrofsky received a 2023 Toyota Camry completely repaired and donated by the National Auto Body Council Recycled Ride, which focuses providing reliable transportation to those in need."Moments like this go down as some of the most special times in my life," he said. "I think about my kids and what were teaching them about gratitude, giving back, about doing things for others that make their day."Today, watching Keskel and his face of excitement about receiving a car that means so much."Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Former NFL star Jay Cutler was sued in Tennessee court on Tuesday over a DUI crash in October that led to a jail sentence for the ex-Chicago Bears and Denver Broncos player.Cutler was arrested after he rear-ended another vehicle with his pickup truck. Police said at the time the former quarterback smelled of alcohol, had bloodshot eyes and was slurring his words. He offered the other driver $2,000 not to call the police and to let him drive away, according to an arrest affidavit.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMHe pleaded guilty to driving under the influence and will spend four days in Williamson County Jail beginning on Sept. 29. Hes also required to pay a $350 fine. Once hes released, Cutler will be on unsupervised probation for one year and must attend a DUI safety class, according to WSMV-TV.It appears Cutlers legal struggles are far from over.Perry Lee, whose vehicle was struck by Cutler, filed a lawsuit in Williamson County Circuit Court and is seeking damages "in excess of $25,000," according to The Tennessean."Our client is a veteran who was injured in a car crash due to the alleged negligence of another driver," Lees lawyers told the newspaper in a statement. "His injuries from the crash cause him daily pain and have eroded his quality of life.FORMER NFL PLAYER MICHEAL BARROW ARRESTED AFTER CHAOTIC FAMILY ALTERCATION AT FLORIDA AIRPORT"We are seeking justice for him so he can get the care he needs and try to move forward with his life."Cutler has not responded in court.Cutler was the 11th overall pick of the 2006 NFL Draft by the Broncos after starring at Vanderbilt. He played 37 games for the Broncos from 2006-08 before moving on to the Bears, where he spent the majority of his 12-year NFL career.He threw for 23,443 yards and 154 touchdowns over 102 regular-season games with Chicago. The Bears reached the playoffs only once under his leadership, in 2010.Cutler finished his NFL career with 35,133 passing yards and 160 touchdowns over 153 games, including his final season in 2017 with the Miami Dolphins.Fox News Scott Thompson and The Associated Press contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Georgias largest private university is the latest to discontinue its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs in compliance with directives from the Trump administration, according to a letter released Wednesday.Emory Universitys interim president, Leah Ward Sears, informed the campus community that the change was being made in response to "a time of changing expectations and new requirements." The move is being made in accordance with President Donald Trump's executive orders banning DEI initiatives in federally funded schools and government entities."Federal laws and mandates have been implemented that require higher education institutions to alter fundamentally or even close offices and programs focused on DEI," she wrote. "The standards are clear, and we must act accordingly."As "someone who has reaped the benefits of the needs these programs were meant to address," Sears empathized with people affected by the change and assured them that the Office of General Counsel and other campus officials will help them in the transition. Sears is Black and an Emory graduate.UNIVERSITIES FACING 'IMPOSSIBLE SITUATION' AS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION CRACKS DOWN ON DEI: REPORTDespite the change, Sears maintained that the Georgia university is "committed to every person having an equal place, voice and chance to succeed.""Closing offices or reimagining lawful programs is not, after all, the same as ending our unwavering commitment to fairness, belonging and opportunity for all, values that are part of Emorys DNA," Sears wrote.Sears, who began her tenure as Emory's interim president on Sept. 1, said she is honored to lead the university and excited to "inspire and challenge each other" while ensuring everyone feels "valued and respected.""Im confident we can follow the law while not losing sight of who we are," she wrote.Emory University declined to provide additional details when contacted by Fox News Digital.PURDUE UNIVERSITY IMMEDIATELY CLOSES DEI OFFICE AMID STATE, FEDERAL PRESSUREOne of Trumps earliest executive orders required a review of educational institutions receiving federal endowments over $1 billion and plans to "deter DEI programs or principles that constitute illegal discrimination or preferences."Earlier this year, the Department of Education also sent letters to state education departments across all 50 states, warning they must eliminate DEI programs or risk losing federal funding.Several major universities have announced plans to scale back or eliminate DEI offices in response, though some schools have attempted to sidestep federal restrictions by rebranding offices under different names.DNC MEMBERS RALLY AROUND PRO-DEI RESOLUTION: 'THESE ARE AMERICAN VALUES'CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPHowever, last month, a Trump-appointed judge in Baltimore blocked the Education Department from withholding federal funding from public schools that continued to maintain DEI initiatives, ruling that it threatened free speech protections under the First Amendment.

A little-known disease is spreading in the U.S., primarily in the state of California, health officials warn.In a new study published in the CDC journal Emerging Infectious Diseases, researchers state that human cases of Chagas disease have been confirmed in eight states, leading them to recommend that the disease is classified as "endemic.""Acknowledging the endemicity of Chagas disease in the United States is crucial for achieving global health goals," the authors wrote.VALLEY FEVER CASES SPIKE TO RECORD LEVELS IN WEST COAST STATE, HEALTH OFFICIALS WARNThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines a disease as "endemic" when there is a "constant presence and/or usual prevalence" in a population within a specific geographic area in other words, the "baseline" level of disease within a community."Chagas disease (or American trypanosomiasis) is already endemic in South America and Central America, but it has now spread to the Southern U.S., where it is taking hold among insects and animals," Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel told Fox News Digital.Chagas disease is a parasitic illness spread by triatomine bugs, also known as "kissing bugs," according to the CDC.The disease is transmitted when feces from bugs infected with the T. cruzi parasite enter a persons body, typically through a bite wound or contact with the eyes or mouth.FLESH-EATING PARASITE CASE DETECTED IN US TRAVELER RETURNING FROM CENTRAL AMERICA"When the kissing bug takes a blood meal, it will eventually defecate and leave the feces somewhere," lead study author Dr. Norman Beatty, assistant professor of medicine at the University of Florida College of Medicine, told Fox News Digital."Sometimes it can poop on our skin or mucous membrane while feeding, and then the parasite enters at that site. The bugs feces can also end up inside or near a home and then be incidentally ingested or rubbed into the skin or mucous membrane."Transmission in the U.S. can also occur from congenital infection, where a chronically infected mother can transmit the parasite to a fetus, or from organ transplantation, according to Beatty.The first stage of Chagas disease, called the acute phase, happens shortly after infection. It is followed by the longer-term chronic phase, according to the CDC.The disease does not always cause illness, but some people can experience symptoms."Chagas can lead to fever, fatigue, rash, body aches and lymph node swelling, and later can lead to digestive issues, heart problems and neurological involvement," Siegel warned.Another hallmark of the disease is eyelid swelling, also known as Romaa's sign.In the chronic phase, about 20% to 30% of people with the infection may experience potentially fatal heart issues or serious digestive problems, the CDC states.Approximately 300,000 people are living with Chagas disease who acquired the infection in Latin America and the U.S., according to Beatty."However, the exact number is unknown a national prevalence study has never been conducted," he told Fox News Digital.MOSQUITO-BORNE DENGUE FEVER CASES SURGE AT POPULAR US VACATION DESTINATIONThe disease is more likely to occur in states where the kissing bug is found close to where people live, which includes parts of California, Arizona, Texas, Louisiana and Florida, according to the expert."What really matters is whether the kissing bug has been found invading homes and harbors the parasite that causes Chagas disease in a particular region," he said, adding that researchers are "just tipping the iceberg" with their understanding of locally-acquired disease in the U.S."Unfortunately, most of the United States is unaware of this silent killer and the fact that it is spread by a bug," he said."Our first steps are recognizing that this is an endemic infectious disease, building on improved education among the public and healthcare providers, and allocating funding for research and programs to support testing and additional monitoring."COULD CHIKUNGUNYA VIRUS SPREAD TO US? HERE'S WHAT AMERICANS SHOULD KNOWThe expert refers to Chagas as a "neglected tropical disease.""Our hope as a team researching Chagas here in the U.S. is that we bring awareness to the fact that this infectious disease is being transmitted here and can be deadly," he told Fox News Digital. "More research and resources are needed so we can help mitigate transmission to at-risk communities, especially those living in rural and agricultural sectors."In most circumstances, Beatty said, people are bitten by the bug in their bed or home."From there, a person will reach out with a picture of that bug, and we start the process of testing and educating on how to prevent the insect from getting in the home and deterring it from wanting to be around a human dwelling."Lab screening tests and treatments are readily available, Beatty said, but clinicians are largely unaware that the disease is being transmitted in certain communities.There are two antiparasitic drugs approved for the treatment of Chagas disease in the U.S. Benznidazole and Lampit (nifurtimox)."Currently, there is a clinical trial being conducted to assess a new agent for the treatment of Chagas at certain centers in the U.S. and Latin America," Beatty said.There are no vaccines currently available to prevent the disease.It can be a challenge for patients in rural America to find a provider who understands this disease, Beatty noted.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER"In my clinic, people have traveled from other states to see me in Florida just because they have no one else near them willing to care for them," the researcher said."It is essential that we start educating our future clinicians about Chagas disease and ways to test, treat and manage those infected."Beatty also shared some tips for preventing kissing bugs from entering the home.That includes removing "harborages" of nesting animals near a home where rodents would reside, such as piles of wood or clutter.For more Health articles, visitwww.foxnews.com/healthSealing up door jambs, window seals and other entry points, as well as placing screens on windows and doors, can also be effective.Beatty also recommends "judicial use" of residual pesticide-spraying near potential entry points, like door jambs and window perimeters.

Video showed a "riotous" scene erupted in New Jersey over Labor Day weekend as dozens of cars took over a local road and individuals shot fireworks at police vehicles in the middle of the night, officials said.At around 2 a.m. Sunday, officers received a call reporting over 100 people driving recklessly and making donuts at a local intersection, according to the Secaucus Police Department.When police arrived, a group of over 50 people surrounded authorities vehicles as some individuals climbed on top, ultimately causing some damage to the cruisers.SOCIAL MEDIA-FUELED TEEN FLASH MOBS PROMPT CLOSURES OF BUSINESSES AND PUBLIC CENTERS NATIONWIDEThe incident quickly escalated as several individuals shot fireworks at and under police vehicles, using them as "incendiary devices," according to authorities.ILLEGAL STREET TAKEOVER SHUTS DOWN BUSY INTERSECTION WITH DANGEROUS STUNTS, FIREWORKS: POLICESeveral local agencies from neighboring towns were called in to assist in dispersing the unruly crowd, and no injuries were reported among the officers.In a statement posted online, Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller commended the department for exercising restraint while responding to the incident.HUNDREDS OF TEENAGERS TRANSFORM PEACEFUL BEACH INTO CHAOS AS POLICE FORCED TO BREAK UP FIGHTS"Our officers came under attack last night and I will not tolerate this unrest," Miller said. "I will be dedicating resources from our Traffic Bureau, Detective Division, Patrol Division and Intelligence Section to assemble a Task Force to identify the individuals responsible for this riotous behavior and bring them to justice. Secaucus is not going to be the place where these criminals operate with impunity!"Authorities are now asking for the publics help in identifying the suspects seen in video of the incident, adding anyone with information should contact police.The Secaucus Police Department did not immediately respond to Fox News Digitals request for comment.

President Donald Trumps commitment to tackling the crime epidemic destroying American cities is a life-saving mission for millions across our nation. But while there are many factors contributing to high crime rates, we cannot ignore one thats dominated the national debate in recent weeks: the prevalent use of marijuana, a trend which is growing in our urban centers.As the president starts cleaning up our streets, a cabal of Soros-funded activists are pushing for a dangerous Blue City-style policy that will worsen the crisis: rescheduling marijuana to Schedule III. Even well-intentioned but misguided activists are now advocating to loosen marijuana restrictions through efforts to reschedule the drug.I urge caution when we consider such sweeping changes. The intent may be compassionate, but the consequences are certainly harmful. As someone whos spent decades caring for the health and well-being of families across America, I have seen firsthand how substance abuse devastates lives and communities.MIKE TYSON SAYS WHETHER HE FIGHTS AGAIN DEPENDS ON FEDERAL MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION AND RESCHEDULINGIn addition to health impacts, there are societal impacts as well. The research is clear: more marijuana means more crime. A University of Colorado study found crime rates up to 1,452% higher in neighborhoods with at least one marijuana dispensary. In Denver, areas near dispensaries had 85 more property crimes per year than those without.Unfortunately, crime spikes arent unique to states like Colorado that have a lax drug policy. A comprehensive review conducted in 2024 of states with legal weed found that, post-legalization, substance-use disorders, chronic homelessness and arrests increased by 17%, 35% and 13%, respectively. The same report found legalization increases arrests for violent crime by 18% and property crime by 15%.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONA 2024 study found that young men who use marijuana daily and have a marijuana use disorder (addiction) are 82% more likely to exhibit violent behavior compared to non-users. A strong, flourishing country cannot afford to lose the lives of its young people to addiction and violence.MORE SENIORS ARE USING CANNABIS THAN EVER BEFORE DESPITE HEALTH RISKS, RESEARCH SHOWSNegative consequences follow liberalized drug policies like night follows day. It makes sense that order and civil society suffer the more you give license for individuals to engage in antisocial behavior such as abusing drugs. More and more locations are learning the hard way that easing drug prohibitions can have disastrous consequences. Broad-based legalization in Oregon was so bad that the state legislature recriminalized drug possession just a few years later. And all of these societal concerns are without regard to the fact that organized crime flourishes where marijuana is made legal; years of reporting and DEA investigation have exposed that marijuana legalization is giving Chinese cartels an avenue to operate legally in America.Todays marijuana is far more potent and dangerous than what existed in previous generations. Modern THC concentrations reach up to 99% today, a far cry from the 2-3% of decades past.If one thing is clear from crime-controlled areas, its this: rampant drug use is fueling the fire. This truth is reflected across countless American cities. As a former pediatric neurosurgeon who is deeply concerned for Americas future generations, I believe we must approach marijuana policy with caution and allow sound evidence to guide the debate.The health, safety and stability of our families depend on thoughtful, responsible leadership not experimenting with policies that fuel more crime and suffering. Lets instead focus on what truly makes our towns and cities places where every American can thrive.CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM DR. BEN CARSON

Josh Duhamel is all-in on living a simpler life.The "London Calling" actor revealed last month that he's mostly prepared to survive a global catastrophe, and told Fox News Digital that he's improved upon a plethora of skills thanks to "spending time off the grid" at his remote home in the woods.Duhamel, 52, previously told People magazine that he's "probably 70%" ready to weather an apocalypse from his "doomsday cabin" in Minnesota, roughly an hour and a half from his home state of North Dakota.JOSH DUHAMEL SAYS HE'S 70% READY TO SURVIVE AN APOCALYPSE AT HIS MINNESOTA DOOMSDAY CABINOf the many things the "Ransom Canyon" star has learned since going off the grid, Duhamel admitted he's brushing up on his survival skills."I learned that I'd spent too much time sort of luxuriating in the amenities of modern world and getting out there and having to learn how to do some of the basics that I hadn't done for so long was really, really good," Duhamel said.JOSH DUHAMEL LEFT HOLLYWOOD BEHIND TO LIVE OFF-GRID IN MINNESOTA"It's one of those places that I go to and I just, my blood pressure drops. I feel at peace. I'm constantly doing something, fixing something, working on something, taking care of the family, pulling the kids on a tube, cooking, all these things that are just basics that we take for granted."He added, "Out there, you gotta make sure you got enough of all that stuff and make sure that you got propane in the tank or wood for the fire or enough water. All these things that we take for granted, suddenly you gotta think about, and it makes life a lot simpler."LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSThe "Shotgun Wedding" actor spent 15 years building the cabin for his family. Duhamel welcomed son Shepherd with his wife, Audra Mari, in January 2024, and co-parents his 11-year-old son Axl with ex-wife, Fergie.While living with less may be more challenging, Duhamel revels in the opportunity to be around the ones he loves most."I think when I'm off the grid with the family, that's when I am most comfortable, honestly," Duhamel confessed. "Listen, I love that I get to do this for a living and I do find a lot of comfort in this, too, because there is a creative outlet that I think I need from this, and I feel so lucky that I even get to do it."WATCH: JOSH DUHAMEL THRIVES OFF BEING A REGULAR GUYCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER"Like every job, every day on every job is a new thing, whatever it may be. So I've, you know, I love that I got to do both."He added, "I love that I get to go out to my place in North Dakota and just ... Be a regular guy who's doing regular stuff. I get to spend a lot of great time with my family. We make amazing memories. My friends come out there. Both our families come out. It's amazing. But then I get to go, you know, make a movie about this over-the-hill hitman who is forced into taking this kid out and hit with him."Duhamel portrays Tommy Ward in "London Calling," a down-on-his-luck hit man who is forced to babysit the son of a crime boss and also show him how to become a man. The Allan Ungar flick debuts in theaters Sept. 19, and Duhamel remains grateful for having a handful of films in the pipeline."I got to direct a movie earlier this year that I just turned into Paramount that I'm really excited about, where I got to tell a story about these two dads who are fighting to get their kid in the last spot in this over-the-top, pretentious preschool," Duhamel explained. "I just feel very lucky that I get to do this for a living."

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