A 72-year-old man had to be airlifted to the hospital this week after he was mauled by a 70-pound bear in Arkansas, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission spokesperson Keith Stephensconfirmed to Fox News Digital."His injuries were extensive," he told Fox News Digital.He added to the Arkansas Times: "It was a pretty severe attack. It attacked him on his face, his arms, his upper body."ALASKA JOGGER DRAGGED 100 YARDS BY BEAR IN TERRIFYING PREDAWN ATTACK NEAR DRIVEWAYVernon Patton, 72, was listed in critical condition and underwent surgery at the Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville and was then transferred to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.He is now in stable condition but remains in the hospital, Stephens told Fox News Digital.HIKER'S FRIEND WATCHES IN HORROR AS BROWN BEAR DRAGS MAN INTO BUSHES ON MOUNTAIN: REPORTIt was the first known bear attack in Arkansas in at least decades, Stephens told USA Today. He added that he believes the last attack may have been in the 19th century."This incident is highly unusual, as there have been no documented bear attacks on humans in Arkansas in at least 25 years,"he told USA Today.Patton was working outside in the Mulberry Mountainarea of Franklin County when the bear began to maul him, and it was "in the process of attacking him" when Pattons son showed up.His son began throwing rocks at the bear, and "It actually kind of charged at [Pattons son] one time"before running away, Stephens said, according to USA Today.Officials later euthanized the bear, Stephens said.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"If we have an animal that attacked a human being, youve got to put it down," he said, according to the Arkansas Times. "You cant have that happening again."

Liberal author Stephen King predicted there would be a cultural backlash to President Donald Trump in the coming decades, leading some of his supporters to deny ever voting for him.In an interview with UK newspaper The Sunday Times, the prolific writer defended his outspoken criticism of Trump on social media. King acknowledged he was "aware" some of his fans may support Trump but said he felt it was his duty to speak up."Its a question, like the song says, Which side are you on?" he said.King suggested that future history books would portray Trump negatively and that Trumps supporters would be quick to disassociate from him.ANTI-TRUMP NY TIMES COLUMNIST ADMITS PRESIDENT IS 'MUCH MORE SUCCESSFUL' THAN EXPECTED"Theres a story about the home run that was heard around the world," King told the outlet. "There are tens of thousands of people who will say, I saw [the baseball player Bobby Thomson] hit that home run, and there were only, like, 5,000 people in the stands that day. So I think the opposite is true [with Trump]. Twenty or 30 years down the line, when Ill be dead, and youll be old, I think a lot of people are going to say, Well, I never voted for Trump."King pointed to his 1979 book "The Dead Zone" as having foreshadowed Trumps presidency, saying few would have believed fiction could become reality."Nobody would have believed where we are today, with Gestapo agents in the street they call themselves ICE [Immigration and Customs Enforcement], but theyre basically guys that are armed, they are wearing masks, they have huge amounts of money to spend, and they are everywhere," he said.TRUMP RESPONDS TO CRITICS WITH COUNTERPUNCHES ACROSS POLITICS AND ONGOING CULTURE WARSWhite House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson said in a statement to Fox News Digital, "Since Stephen has spent so long writing fiction, its understandable that hed have no grasp on reality."King, who has nearly seven million followers on X, wrote on Sept. 1 that Americans would turn against Trump by the next election."Trump and his greedhead cronies may get a big surprise in spite of their efforts to rig the 2026 election. They could find themselves swamped by a blue wave," King wrote. "Americans are wising up to the fact that Trump is turning the American dream into a nightmare."CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTUREKing has been a longtime critic of Trump and Republicans. During Trump's first term in office, King called for his impeachment and compared the detention of migrant families to one of his horror novels.Fox News' Joseph Wulfsohn contributed to this report.

Florida Gators defensive lineman Brendan Bett was ejected from Saturday nights upset loss to South Florida after he spit on one of his opponents.The crucial moment came on the Bulls game-winning drive. Bett came face-to-face with South Florida offensive lineman Cole Skinner and spit right into the players facemask.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMBett was immediately ejected from the game with 2:07 left to play and the Gators were assessed a 15-yard penalty. Seven plays later, Nico Gramatica nailed a 20-yard field goal to give South Florida the 18-16 win.Bett is a redshirt sophomore who transferred from Baylor. He played in 10 games for the Bears in 2023 but was redshirted during the 2024 season. He saw some action off the bench in the Texas Bowl. He played in 15 defensive snaps against Long Island last week.South Florida picked up another huge win. The team knocked off No. 25 Boise State last week, 34-7. This time, Florida was the No. 13 team in the nation.ALABAMA WOMAN SAYS SHE'D USE POWERBALL JACKPOT WINNINGS TO HELP REMOVE CRIMSON TIDE COACHBulls quarterback Byrum Brown had 263 passing yards and a touchdown pass in the win. He also picked up 66 yards on the ground. Eight different South Florida receivers had catches.Gators quarterback D.J. Lagway had 222 passing yards, a touchdown pass and an interception. Jadan Baugh added 93 yards on the ground. Florida went up one point early in the fourth quarter. But the team punted on back-to-back drives.The spitting incident is the second that has captured the attention of the football world. Philadelphia Eagles star Jalen Carter was ejected from Thursday nights NFL opener against the Dallas Cowboys for spitting on Dak Prescott.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

A California woman illegally registered her dog to vote and cast two ballots under the canine's name, according to officials.Laura Lee Yourex, 62, of Costa Mesa, faces five felony charges, including perjury, procuring or offering a false or forged document to be filed, casting a ballot when not entitled to vote and registering a non-existent person to vote, according to the Orange County District Attorney's Office.Yourex submitted mail-in ballots under her dog's name, Maya Jean Yourex, during the 2021 gubernatorial recall election and the 2022 primary, the District Attorney's Office said.NONCITIZEN ILLEGALLY VOTED IN SWING STATE'S 2024 ELECTION, AUTHORITIES SAYThe recall ballot was counted, but the primary ballot was rejected.The woman reported herself in October of last year to the Orange County Registrar of Voters Office, which reported her to the District Attorney's Office.An investigation into the incident revealed she posted about her dog's voting activity on social media.In January 2022, Yourex posted a photo of her dog wearing an "I Voted" sticker and posing with the ballot.In October of last year, she posted a photo of the dog's collar and a mail-in ballot addressed to the animal, saying that Maya still received the ballot despite passing away."Maya is still getting her ballot," Yourex wrote.Yourex faces a maximum sentence of six years in prison if convicted on all counts.TWO MEN CONVICTED IN PENNSYLVANIA MAYORAL RACE ELECTION FRAUD CASE HIT WITH HARSHER SENTENCES THAN EXPECTEDThe District Attorney's Office did not reveal how Yourex cast the fraudulent votes or which party received the dog's votes.To register to vote in California, an eligible voter must fill out a form with identifiable information, political preference and affirm their citizenship under the penalty of perjury.Proof of residence or identification is not required for citizens to register to vote or cast a ballot in state elections, but proof of residence and registration is needed for first-time voters to cast a ballot in a federal election.

Hold on with TWO hands if you ever find yourself at a Professional Bull Riding event.The pyrotechnics, featuring up-close action with nearly 2,000-lb. bucking bulls, and the riders holding on for dear life feverishly waiting to hit eight seconds all make for a spectacle you should see at least once in your life.FOX Nation streamed Friday's event in association with PBR, giving OutKick an inside look at the "Toughest Sport on Dirt."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMWATCH:Friday night (Sept. 6) marked Day 1 of PBR's weekend stay in California, which is a joke in itself and was teased during the show.Bull riding seen as an All-American sport visiting the coast?C'mon now, partner.Anaheim, Nashville, or the Bermuda Triangle the PBR showcase is one hell of a watch.WATCH:Sure, there's a points system that'll take two reads on a pamphlet to fully grasp. But you'll be forgiven for forgetting those rules and just staring at the massive beasts bucking and twisting, while riders most under six feet and less than 200 lbs. desperately try to hang on.The riders were fearless.Theyre the kind of men who pray before the event, necks bowed to their chest in full praise to the Lord, then charge out to conquer a bull.PBRs been packing arenas since 92.The job is "simple": ride for eight seconds. Scoring runs up to 100 points 50 for how well the bull bucks, 50 for how well the rider handles it. And in the Team Series, those rides add up for five-man squads battling city vs. city.Thats how you get matchups like the Arizona Ridge Riders squaring off with the Austin Gamblers, or the Nashville Stampede taking on the Carolina Cowboys.Competing between teams, the riders, MC, and beasts deliver a show that any sports fan can appreciate.Ardent fans might argue: they're just here to compete, not perform.Wrong these guys bring it.One rider even did a backflip off the protective railing, with fans joining in the fun from the seats. Watching the beasts up close at the Honda Center in Anaheim brought back memories of hearing the ear-piercing revving from Grave Digger at a Monster Jam event. Maybe its something about being near Angel Stadium, just three miles away, where that Jam memory lives from 2004.At PBR, youll hear Motley Crue, Kid Rock, and the likes blasting over the speakers. Youll see booming pregame fireworks. Youll even spot Border Patrol agents working as bull tamers, embraced by a crowd that is 100 percent red-blooded American.Beyond the awe of seeing fans pray together, cheer together, and rally around chaos, the highlight was the shark cage.Fans can waltz in cowboy hats and Tecovas on and enjoy the show from the seats, no doubt.But digging deeper, OutKick stepped into the shark cage to see the bulls up close.At one point, a rogue bull crashed into the shark cage a cage protected by thick bars rising from the dirt. The booming impact drew a collective gasp from the crowd.Sitting inside this small compound with four others, squatting to fit, we were closer than anyone to the bucking beasts.Even on a calmer Friday night (Saturdays the day to go), fans embraced the show and proved PBR has a home in Southern California.As for winners, the Arizona Ridge Riders dominated. Coach Colby Yates joined by team director and Yellowstone actor Mo Brings Plenty said they taught their riders to embrace the excitement and pressure of competing in Anaheim.Coach Yates spoke with OutKick after the event: "We're really excited about it because every time we get to come to Anaheim, we know this is close to our home. So we love coming here. We get a little bit more out of the fans because they know we're close so it's pretty special for us.""It was excellent," Mo Brings Plenty added. "Keyshawn [Whitehorse] did a great job with the guys. I mean, the guys [Ridge Riders] are super athletes. And of course, the crowd here, the energy from the crowd just adds another element and excitement to the athletes as well. So it's just a great combination."In Anaheim, the bulls buck, the crowd roars, and Americas heartbeat feels louder than ever.

The Indiana Fever got back in the win column on Friday to keep their playoff hopes alive despite their depleted roster.Five players who started the 2025 season on the Fever's roster have been lost to season-ending injuries. To make matters worse, those injury setbacks occurred within a two-month window.On Thursday, WNBA star Caitlin Clark announced she had been ruled out for the rest of this season. Clark has been sidelined since July 15, when she suffered a groin injury in a game against the Connecticut Sun.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"I spent hours in the gym every day with the singular goal of getting back out there, disappointed isn't a big enough word to describe how I am feeling," the point guard wrote on X.FEVER LOSE CAITLIN CLARK FOR REMAINDER OF 2025 SEASONFellow Fever guards Sydney Colson and Aari McDonald each went down with their own significant injuries during a matchup with the Phoenix Mercury last month. Colson suffered a torn ACL, while McDonald was diagnosed with a broken foot.Cunningham encountered her own issues when she suffered a season-ending MCL injury on Aug. 27.Elsewhere, Indiana recently confirmed that forward Chloe Bibby would not return to the court this season.Before the Fever hosted the Chicago Sky on Friday, the five aforementioned players met at center court for a group photo. Two of the Fever players leaned on crutches, while McDonald sat on a scooter."[S]how 'em some love," the Fever captioned a video posted to their verified X account.Just minutes after the post, Cunningham needed just three words to respond."A sick joke," she wrote on X.Indiana was idle on Saturday but entered the day in the third spot in the Eastern Conference standings. The Fever will return to action on Sunday when they face the Washington Mystics in Baltimore, Maryland.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

HUD Secretary Scott Turner declared Saturday that "faith is back in our government" as hundreds gathered on the National Mall for the agencys first-ever faith-based disaster recovery event.The faith event, featuring a musical performance with Sean Feucht as part of HUDs Innovative Housing Showcase, marked a shift in how the federal government engages with Christian organizations."After disaster strikes, the devastation can be overwhelming. Ive met with those impacted, heard their stories, and seen the destruction first-hand," Turner, also an associate pastor, told Fox News Digital in an exclusive statement."In these moments, faith-based organizations are often the first to respond. Ive witnessed their incredible recovery work: homes built, houses of worship turned into emergency centers and small businesses reopened with support from local churches. Under the leadership of President Trump, faith is back in our government."TOP TRUMP OFFICIAL VOWS TO END 'CYCLE OF GOVERNMENT DEPENDENCY' IN HOMELESS CRACKDOWN"These [faith-based] organizations are not just filling a gap. They are breathing new life into devastated communities, and HUDs role is to strengthen their efforts with resources and support needed to recover," Secretary Turner concluded.The event was held Sept. 6 beginning at 6:00 pm on the National Mall amid strong wind and rain. It featured speeches from faith leaders across the country before closing with worship led by Sean Feucht.For Feucht, the night represented a dramatic turn. After years of clashing with left-leaning governments in cities like Seattle, he stood in Washington under an official invitation from HUD.CHRISTIAN WORSHIP RALLY IN SEATTLE REMAINS PEACEFUL DESPITE PROGRESSIVE PROTESTS"God bless America! Last month up in Canada Mark Carneys Govt did everything he could to keep us from worshipping Jesuspulling permits, blocking parks, but here in America the Trump Administration is rolling out the red carpet to Christians and giving us a chance to bring worship to the heart of the Capital! God is good!!!" Feucht said in an exclusive statement to Fox News Digital.Feucht launched his "Let Us Worship" movement in 2020 during COVID lockdowns to protest restrictions on church gatherings. The movement gained traction nationwide but faced repeated backlash.Canadian cities revoked permits in August 2025. Seattle activists branded his events "malicious harassment and incitement" against the LGBTQ community.In 2020, Seattle closed Gas Works Park ahead of a scheduled rally, sparking accusations of discrimination against believers. Violence broke out again in May of this year at a Seattle rally, leading to arrests.Saturdays event told a different story. HUD placed churches and faith-based responders at the center of its disaster recovery strategy, treating them as partners instead of outsiders.Speakers included Shayam Menon of HUDs Center for Faith, Dave Donaldson of the White House Faith Office, Pastor Matthew Barnett of the Dream Center, Scottie Stice of the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention, Luther Harrison of Samaritans Purse and Rev. Nathan Newman of Mission to North America."Powerful night with Sean Feucht and Secretary of HUD, Scott Turner," wrote @brag_dc on X. "Jesus was the Star!"Turner delivered remarks before Feucht closed with a worship set and final words from Pastor Lorenzo Sewell. The National Mall, long a stage for protests and cultural events, hosted worship tied directly to federal leadership.For Turner, the showcase put churches where he believes they belong, which is at the front of national recovery efforts. For Feucht, it marked the transformation of his movement from rallies of believers to federally-recognized gatherings.Rain and thunder swept across Washington on Saturday, but worshippers remained. Feucht later posted on social media that the night was "absolutely historic in every way."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe event tied into HUDs partnership with the America 250 initiative, commemorating the nations upcoming 250th birthday. Both Turner and Feucht used the historic event to send the same message: faith is not only alive but welcomed at the center of American public life.The White House did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

Vice President JD Vance stopped short of confirming a 2028 White House run during an appearance on My View with Lara Trump Saturday night, but he acknowledged the possibilitynoting if he does his job well, "the politics will figure itself out."Vance, whose resilience amid an upbringing marked with family turmoil and economic hardship won over the nation, said he "doesn't like thinking about" a potential presidential bid and insisted his attention remains on his current role."If we do a good job in 2025 and 2026, then we can talk about the politics in 2027," Vance said. "I really think the American people are so fed up with folks who are already running for the next job, seven months into the current one."2028 LOOKS LIKE TROUBLE FOR DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS ARE POISED TO CAPITALIZEThe second-in-command added if he ends up running, he knows he will have to work for it."There are a lot of great people," Vance said. "If I do end up running, it's not going to be given to meeither on the Republican side or on the national side. I'm just going to keep on working hard. [This] may be the most important job I ever had, outside of being a father to those three beautiful kids. So I'm going to try to do my best job, and I think if I do that, the politics will figure itself out."When asked specifically about potential 2028 Democratic candidates, he noted most of them "obviously have very bad records."JD VANCE SHUTS DOWN MAGA SUCCESSION CHATTER AFTER MUSK REPORTVance mainly focused on discussing his own ticket, praising President Donald Trumps relentless work ethic and trusting leadership style and explaining the president "doesn't have an off switch.""Sometimes, the president will call you at 12:30 or 2 a.m., and then call you at 6 a.m. about a totally different topic," Vance said. "It's like, Mr. president, did you go to sleep last night.' What's made this so much fun is the president, all the time, just saying, JD you go and do this, or JD you go and talk to these leaders about this particular issue. That ability to delegate and trust his people has been really amazing."

A 20-year-old American pilot and influencer who was attempting to become the first pilot to fly solo to all seven continents has been released from Chilean detention in Antarctica after more than two months.Ethan Guo, of Tennessee, who was hoping to raise $1 million to fight cancer with his trip, was detained in June after he landed his Cessna 182Q in Antarctica without permission, Chilean authorities alleged, claiming he presented "false flight plan data."When he arrived back in Punta Arenas, Chile, on Saturday, on a navy ship, he met the press while wearing a Chilean national soccer team jersey,describing his detention as "mundane" and with "limited freedoms.""The Chilean people have been incredibly hospitable, theyve been fantastic people," he told reporters. "Theyve taken care of me. They've taught me Spanish, and they've treated me like family."THREE AMERICANS EVACUATED FROM ANTARCTICA AFTER MEDICAL EMERGENCY AT RESEARCH STATIONAuthorities said he was only authorized to fly over Punta Arenas in southern Chile, but he continued to fly south toward Antarctica.His lawyer, Jaime Barrientos, told the Associated Press that he had to divert due to bad weather, claiming Chilean authorities gave him permission to land in Antarctica.'CARBON PASSPORTS' WOULD TRACK TRAVEL AND EVEN RESTRICT HOW SOME PEOPLE TAKE VACATION"To his surprise, when he was about to take off back to Punta Arenas he was arrested, in a process that from my perspective was a total exaggeration," Barrientos said.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERThe charges against Guo were dropped last month and on Saturday he was released to the mainland.He is required to donate the tens of thousands of dollars he has raised to a cancer charity within 30 days and cannot return to Chile for three years. He must leave the country as soon as possible.After landing at King George Island in Antarctica on June 28, Guo remained at the base with temperatures well below zero with limited communication as the Chilean government and his lawyers negotiated.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPHe turned 20 while he was detained in July.The Associated Press contributed to this report.

A former Alaska Airlines pilot who attempted to disable the engines of a 2023 passenger flight while riding off duty in the cockpit after taking psychedelic mushrooms pleaded guilty or no contest to all charges Friday and expressed regret for endangering passengers and damaging his profession.Joseph Emerson, who was restrained by the flight crew after trying to cut the engines of a Horizon Air flight carrying more than 80 people, reached plea agreements with state and federal prosecutors to take accountability and avoid further jail time, the Associated Press reported, citing his attorney, Noah Horst.The October 2023 flight from Everett, Washington, to San Francisco diverted to Portland after Emerson pulled handles in the cockpit that could have cut fuel to the engines. The plane landed safely, according to the Associated Press.SMOKE FROM UNKNOWN PASSENGER DEVICE FORCES EMERGENCY LANDING OF AMERICAN AIRLINES FLIGHT TO WASHINGTON-DULLES"What Joseph Emerson did was reckless, selfish, and criminal," Multnomah County Deputy District Attorney Eric Pickard said in a statement Friday. "We should remember how close he came to ruining the lives of not just the 84 people aboard Flight 2059, but all of their family members and friends as well."In state court, Emerson received a 50-day jail sentence with credit for time served and five years probation. He faces federal sentencing in November, where his attorneys will argue for probation and prosecutors may seek up to a year in custody, the Associated Press reported.NEWLY RELEASED VIDEO SHOWS SOUTHWEST PILOT ADMITTING TO DRINKING 'THREE BEERS' BEFORE FAILED SOBRIETY TEST"It should not have happened, and I bear the responsibility for that," Emerson said.At the time, Emerson told police he was grieving a friend's death, had taken psychedelic mushrooms around two days earlier, and had gone more than 40 hours without sleep. Believing he was dreaming, he said he pulled the handles in an attempt to wake himself up, according to the Associated Press.On Friday, he repeated that the drugs left him unable to perceive reality, but added, "that doesnt make this right."The airline said the flight crew had not noticed any signs of impairment that would have kept Emerson away from the cockpit, the Associated Press reported.MASSACHUSETTS MAN SENTENCED FOLLOWING VIOLENT IN-FLIGHT RAMPAGE ON BOARD UNITED AIRLINES FLIGHT"This difficult journey has made me a better father, a better husband, a better member of my community," Emerson said. "Today I get to be the dad I was incapable of when I had to use alcohol to deal with life as life is."But one passenger on the flight, Alison Snyder, said she would never again feel as comfortable flying."Mr. Emerson knew he was not fit to fly, a requirement for sitting in the cockpit," Snyder said. "Joseph Emerson's behavior that day showed he lacks the judgment to be a pilot and should never be allowed anywhere near a flight deck ever again."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPEmerson was charged federally with interfering with a flight crew, and in Oregon, he was charged with 83 counts of endangering another person and one of endangering an aircraft. He previously pleaded not guilty to all charges, according to the Associated Press.Noah Horst and Alaska Airlines did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.