Earlier this year, Australian police arrested a passenger for running a malicious Wi-Fi network both at an airport and during a flight. The setup looked just like the airline's own Wi-Fi service, but it wasn't. Instead, it was what cybersecurity researchers call an "evil twin," a fake hotspot designed to trick people into handing over their credentials.The idea isn't new, but the setting is. For years, fake Wi-Fi networks have been a common trick in cafes, hotels, and airports. What makes this case stand out is that the attacker took it to the skies, exploiting the growing reliance on in-flight Wi-Fi for entertainment and internet access.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, youll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide free when you join myCyberGuy.com newsletter.An evil twin hotspot is a wireless network that impersonates a legitimate one by copying its name, also known as the SSID. When multiple networks with the same name exist, your phone or laptop often connects to the one with the stronger signal, which is usually the attacker's.Once connected, victims are often redirected to a fake login or landing page. In this case, the malicious portal requested passengers' email addresses, passwords, or even social media credentials under the pretense of granting access to the airline's entertainment system. The stolen information could then be used for account takeovers, identity theft, or further attacks.Travel creates a perfect storm for these kinds of attacks. Whether you're in a hotel, airport, cruise ship or airplane, you often have limited choices for getting online. Mobile data may be patchy or expensive, which pushes people toward the available Wi-Fi networks. Because these services feel official and are tied to trusted brands, travelers tend to assume they're safe and let their guard down when login requests pop up.Another trend adds to the risk. Travel providers are increasingly moving entertainment and services onto personal devices instead of offering built-in options. Airlines replace seatback screens with streaming portals, cruise lines promote app-based services and hotels direct guests to digital check-in platforms. All of these require a Wi-Fi connection, which means more people are logging on than ever before.QANTAS DATA BREACH EXPOSES MILLIONS OF CUSTOMER RECORDSHere's how it worked in the Australian case. The attacker carried a portable hotspot onboard and named it to match the airline's official Wi-Fi network. Passengers, seeing the fake network with stronger signal strength, connected automatically. They were then taken to a counterfeit login page asking for personal details.On a flight, the consequences are amplified. Passengers either give in and share data or lose access to entertainment for hours. The success rate of this attack is, quite literally, sky-high.YOUR DISCARDED LUGGAGE TAGS ARE WORTH MONEY TO SCAMMERSOne of the best defenses against rogue Wi-Fi is a Virtual Private Network, or VPN. A VPN creates an encrypted tunnel between your device and the internet, making it far harder for attackers to intercept your data even if you connect to the wrong hotspot.There is a catch, though. In-flight Wi-Fi systems often require you to disable your VPN temporarily to access the onboard portal. Even then, a VPN remains an important safeguard. Once you have cleared the login page and, if you have paid, connected to the internet, enabling your VPN ensures that any browsing, messaging, or app traffic stays private.For the best VPN software, see my expert review of the best VPNs for browsing the web privately on yourWindows, Mac, Android and iOS devices at CyberGuy.com.A VPN is important, but it isn't the only defense you should rely on. Here are some other ways to stay safe when connecting midair:Before you even think about connecting to in-flight Wi-Fi, make sure your device has a strong antivirus installed. It's your first line of defense against malicious sites and apps that attackers may try to push through fake portals. This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams, keeping your personal information and digital assets safe.Get my picks for the best 2025 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices at CyberGuy.com.Even if an attacker manages to steal your login credentials,2FA can stop them from getting into your accounts. Use app-based authenticators rather than SMS codes whenever possible, since they work offline and are harder to intercept.Most phones and laptops are set to reconnect automatically to familiar networks. This makes it easier for a fake hotspot with the same name to trick your device. Before you board, switch off auto-connect and manually choose the correct airline Wi-Fi.When browsing in-flight, check for the padlock icon in your browser's address bar. HTTPS encrypts the connection between your device and the website, making it harder for attackers on public Wi-Fi to intercept your data.Even with precautions, in-flight Wi-Fi should be treated as untrusted. Avoid logging in to sensitive accounts like online banking or work systems. Stick to light browsing, streaming or messaging until you're back on a secure connection.Outdated operating systems and apps often have security holes attackers exploit. Before your trip, install the latest updates on your phone, tablet or laptop. Many updates include security patches that protect you against known vulnerabilities.When possible, switch your device to airplane mode and then enable only Wi-Fi. This reduces exposure from other radios (like Bluetooth or cellular roaming) that attackers sometimes target on flights.Some fake in-flight portals use pop-ups or redirects designed to trick you into entering login details or clicking on malicious links. If a page asks for unnecessary information, like your full Social Security number, banking details or unrelated logins, treat it as a red flag. Close the page immediately and dont click.When the flight is over, sign out of the airline's Wi-Fi portal and any accounts you accessed. This prevents session hijacking if the system keeps tokens cached.The rise of evil twin attacks in the air is a reminder that convenience often comes with hidden risks. As airlines push more passengers toward in-flight Wi-Fi, attackers are finding ways to exploit that dependency. Next time you fly, think twice before blindly connecting to the first Wi-Fi network that pops up. Sometimes, the safest choice is to stay offline until you land.Would you rather go a few hours offline than risk using an untrusted hotspot midair? Let us know by writing to us atCyberGuy.com.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. 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California Gov. Gavin Newsom's attempt to block authorities from wearing masks during immigration enforcement operations is facing legal scrutiny as critics push back on the governor's effort to assert power over federal officers.Newsom, a Democrat, signed a bill over the weekend that bans state and federal law enforcement from wearing masks on the job, a move that Trump administration officials decried as illegal and vowed to ignore. The bill is set to take effect in January."We don't need to abide by this garbage," a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson said on social media.NEWSOM BANS LAW ENFORCEMENT FROM WEARING MASKS, TAUNTS ICE AGENTS: 'WHAT ARE YOU AFRAID OF?'Acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli of the Central District of California said on Fox & Friends on Monday he did not think Newsom's bill was enforceable. Essayli, who has been in lockstep with the Trump administration on its aggressive immigration enforcement tactics in California, predicted Newsom would sue."I think what the governor might do is he might file a lawsuit," Essayli said. "He might run to a judge to try to get some sort of order, but we're very confident. The State of California does not and cannot have jurisdiction."Newsom's measure was part of a string of bills the governor signed to counteract the Trump administration, which has, since the summer, been carrying out controversial immigration raids across California. The Supreme Court recently temporarily cleared the way for ICE authorities to continue conducting immigration stops at farms, car washes and other places where they suspect illegal immigrants might be. But the high court did not weigh in on the authorities' garb, which at times has included identity-concealing masks and neck gaiters, according to videos."Unmarked cars, people in masks, people quite literally disappearing, no due process, no rights," Newsom said, adding, "I'll be signing a bill, the first in the nation, saying, Enough, ICE, unmask, what are you afraid of?'"LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUSHES TO PROHIBIT LAW ENFORCEMENT FROM HIDING THEIR IDENTITIES WHILE ON THE JOBCalifornia-based attorney Neama Rahmani, a former federal prosecutor, told Fox News Digital that if courts end up weighing in on Newsoms bill, they will likely raise the separation of powers and the supremacy clause, the part of the Constitution that says federal law trumps state law.Rahmani said that while states can impose "reasonable restrictions" on federal law enforcement, such as traffic violations, dictating what the officers wear is different."You have the state imposing restrictions on the federal government, and those restrictions can really unduly interfere with their law enforcement functions, right?" Rahmani said. "The state is saying that unmasking these federal officials is necessary to restore public trust, but really it's a safety issue, right? They can be doxed. Their families can be put at risk, so I can easily see this specific regulation being struck down by the courts."Essayli accused the governor of using what he described as a "silly" bill to try to "inflame the public.""You have this narrative that people are out there being kidnapped. It's not true," Essayli said. "They're federal agents. They're acting under federal law, and if he doesn't like it he should change the law."

Radio host Howard Stern criticized ABC and Disney on Monday for suspending late-night host Jimmy Kimmel's show."I just know when the government begins to interfere, when the government says, 'I'm not pleased with you, so we're going to orchestrate a way to silence you,' it's the wrong direction for our country. And I should know. I've been involved in something like this and now ABC is put in the same position, and it's unfortunate that ABC even has to be in this position. They shouldn't have to be in this position. I feel for them, too, in this. But someone's got to step up and be f------ saying, 'Hey, enough, we're not going to bow,'" Stern said during "The Howard Stern Show."The radio host also said he reached out to Kimmel and asked him how he was doing personally."Now it might sound stupid, but the thing I did this morning I'm canceling my Disney+. I'm trying to say with the pocketbook that I do not support what they're doing with Jimmy," Stern continued.CRUZ WARNS CONSERVATIVES 'WILL REGRET' FCC CENSORSHIP PUSH AGAINST ABC, OTHER MEDIA OUTLETSDisney did not immediately return a request for comment.Kimmel was suspended indefinitely on Wednesday after accusing conservatives of reaching "new lows" in trying to pin a left-wing ideology on Charlie Kirk's alleged shooter, 22-year-old suspect Tyler Robinson, even though prosecutors reaffirmed those ties in Tuesdays indictment."We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it," Kimmel said.EX-ABC HOST BILL MAHER EMPATHIZES WITH JIMMY KIMMEL, SAYS NETWORK STANDS FOR 'ALWAYS BE CAVING'Kimmel's suspension prompted fierce backlash from liberals, including MSNBC host Chris Hayes.Hayes called it "the latest chapter in Donald Trump's ongoing campaign to crack down on free speech, dominate the media and essentially render the First Amendment meaningless."Hayes said on X that it was the "most straightforward attack on free speech from state actors" that he has ever seen.Stern revealed that he was still with SiriusXM in early September after months of speculation about his show's future.The longtime radio personality faked out his listeners at the start of his Sept. 8 program, when Andy Cohen staged a bit about taking over the show.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTUREStern was originally expected to discuss the future of his show on Sept. 2, but delayed until Monday's episode because he was sick, Variety reported."Im very happy at Sirius," he said during the show.Stern did not say whether he renewed his contract with SiriusXM, which is set to expire at the end of 2025.

Elon Musk amplified a post from Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger, weighing in as transgender bathroom policies again take center stage in the states off-year election.Musk alleged Spanberger "tr[ied] to weasel out" of a question from ABC Washington reporter Nick Minock about whether the former congresswoman supports biological males using womens locker rooms as the Department of Education scrutinizes five major school districts."Spanberger obviously does shamefully support boys in girls sports and is trying to weasel out of the question by blaming the president," Musk said, retweeting Spanbergers response to Minock who encountered her after she visited an early-voting poll.Minock mentioned the Trump administration is investigating potential Title IX violations in allowing students to use their desired restroom or changing facility, for which Fairfax, Loudoun, Arlington, Alexandria and Prince William County schools under scrutiny.VIRGINIA LEADERS REBUKE RACIST SIGN TARGETING GOP GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE WINSOME EARLE-SEARS: 'REPULSIVE'Spanberger replied that court cases brought on the matter of transgender students restroom use have already played out, including the case of Gavin Grimm, a transgender student who challenged the local school's bathroom policy in Grim v. Gloucester County School Board, arguing it violated equal protection and Title IX.In that case, the Richmond-based Fourth Circuit upheld a lower courts judgment against the school district and ruled its biologically-based restroom policy led to discrimination against Grimm."In fact, the argument is the assessment is there needs to be much clearer guidance in terms of what is an executive orders binding assessment of Title IX versus what has been a decision of a court," Spanberger said."But ultimately, the real impact here is, once again, it is the Trump administration taking dollars away from Virginia. Threatening education dollars to our public schools is an attack on Virginia's kids. It's an attack on our economy. It's an attack on Virginians."POTENTIAL YOUNGKIN SUCCESSOR FOCUSED ON MESSAGE IN TOUGH RACE TO KEEP SWING STATE REDSpanberger said her priority is making Virginia schools the best in the country and painted President Donald Trump as an official who is "coming after Virginia."When Minock asked again whether Spanberger specifically supported such policies, she did not respond.However, in comments to Fox News Digital, a Spanberger spokesperson rebuffed Musk, saying the Democratic nominee is a mother of three Virginia public schoolchildren and a former federal law enforcement officer who investigated child predators."Nothing is more important to her than the safety of all of Virginias kids," the spokesperson said."Ultimately, Abigail believes that these are decisions between parents and local schools and she believes that politicians need to stop politicizing Virginias public schools."Fox News Digital also reached out to Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears the Republican nominee for governor for comment.In 2021, the issue of transgender bathroom policy in schools loomed large in the gubernatorial election. Current Gov. Glenn Youngkin was credited with pulling off an upset win against former Gov. Terry McAuliffe by making the overarching issue of "parental rights" front-and-center in the campaign.Many of the individual cases affected schools in heavily-Democratic areas like Loudoun County, where McAuliffe still won, but Youngkin mildly increased expected margins. A case in Loudoun involving a transgender student allegedly assaulting another student also made headlines during the campaign.At present-day, the issue as well as Washington, D.C.-metro school systems like those mentioned are again front-and-center.Earle-Sears has called for requiring students to use the restroom assigned to their biological sex as "common sense," and recently appeared alongside demonstrators outside a Loudoun school board meeting in Ashburn earlier this month.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPAppearing at an Arlington school board meeting, where a protester held up a sign telling Earle-Sears who is Black she should not share her water fountain if people cant share bathrooms, the Republican said the continuing trend is "dangerous, insane and has to stop.""Heres the truth. There are two sexes: boys and girls."Musks former DOGE counterpart, Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, headlined a rally on Friday to endorse Earle-Sears, lieutenant governor candidate John Reid and Attorney General Jason Miyares.Reid, who approached and embraced Spanberger at her recent appearance in Henrico, highlighted Musks comments and said both sides of the aisle "can and should be polite to each other but also must clearly highlight the differences between the candidates""Abigail Spanberger is dodging the trans in the girls locker room issues because shes smart enough to know its a big loser for her," Reid said."No boys in girls sports. No boys in girls locker rooms and vice versa. No medical engagement with minors without parental consultation and consent. No underage surgical or hormonal procedures on anyone," Reid said."We should do our best to let adults make their own decisions as long as they fully own the costs and consequences."

New U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz warned Monday the U.S. and its allies will defend "every inch" of NATO territory after Russian fighter jets violated Estonian airspace."The United States stands by our NATO allies in the face of these airspace violations, and I want to take this first opportunity to repeat and to emphasize the United States and our allies will defend every inch of NATO territory," Waltz said during opening remarks of the United Nations General Assembly high-level week. "Russia must urgently stop dangerous behavior."The warning marked one of Waltzs first public statements since winning Senate confirmation Friday. It came days after three Russian MiG-31 jets flew deep into Estonian airspace the closest such incursion to the Baltic nations Parliament building in years raising fears Moscow is testing NATOs resolve.Estonias Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna revealed Monday morning that the jets were armed. The jets were in Estonian airspace for 12 minutes.RUSSIA SHIFTS FROM TALK TO ACTION, TARGETING NATO HOMELAND AMID FEARS OF GLOBAL WARTsahkna noted that Russia remains a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council even as it continues its war on Ukraine and now pushes into NATO territory.Article 5 of the NATO treaty states that an armed attack against one or more NATO members in Europe or North America is considered an attack against them all. In practice, this means that if any member nation is attacked, the others are committed to take action.Waltz, a former House member from Florida, served as President Donald Trumps national security advisor until May. His confirmation to the U.N. was held up in the Senate until last week, when a 47-43 vote confirmed him asU.S. permanent representative to the U.N. Security Council.A separate vote to confirm him as U.S. representative to the General Assembly did not come up its unclear whether that will have any effect on his participation at UNGA.The Estonia incursion followed an incident where at least 19 Russian drones entered Polands airspace just one week after Polish President Karol Nawrocki met with President Donald Trump at the White House. Last week, Romania reported a Shahed drone of Russian origin was found in its territory.Russia called reports of the incursions "groundless accusations.""There is no proof except the Russophobic hysteria coming from Tallinn," said Dmitry Polyansky, Russia's First Deputy Permanent Representative to the U.N., referring to Estonias capital.RUSSIAN JETS VIOLATE ESTONIAN AIRSPACE, FOREIGN MINISTER SAYS"There was a time when Europe was associated with the renaissance, enlightenment cutting edge of philosophy, culture and science. Yet today unfortunately all of that is gone and its gone for good," the representative went on.Polyansky claimed the "only ideology" of European states is "primitive hatred" for Russia."Any events are immediately interpreted through an anti-Russian prism," he said. "The idea that war with Russia is unavoidable is being frantically pounded into the heads of the European populace."On Monday, the U.N. Security Council held an emergency meeting on the jet incursions into Estonia at Tallinns request."Russia's reckless actions represent not only a breach of international law, but also a destabilizing escalation that brings the entire region closer to conflict than at any time in recent years," Tsahkna said."Such a provocation is profoundly disrespectful towards the collective and tireless efforts of the international community to bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine war and to restore peace and stability in accordance with international law."

ABCs "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" will return on Tuesday after a brief suspension, The Walt Disney Company has announced."Last Wednesday, we made the decision to suspend production on the show to avoid further inflaming a tense situation at an emotional moment for our country. It is a decision we made because we felt some of the comments were ill-timed and thus insensitive. We have spent the last days having thoughtful conversations with Jimmy, and after those conversations, we reached the decision to return the show on Tuesday," a Disney spokesperson told Fox News Digital.Kimmel's late-night show was pulled off the air last Wednesday after Kimmel's remarks about the alleged assassin of Charlie Kirk sparked outrage and a veiled threat from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Disney decided to suspend the show after two major affiliate owners pulled airings of Kimmel from their stations, and Kimmel reportedly had told executives he would not apologize for his comments.The situation sparked outrage among liberals, while some conservatives argued Kimmel's comments that suggested the suspected killer was a MAGA member were outrageous and offensive.This is a developing story, more to come.

The Supreme Court on Monday backed President Donald Trump's decision to fire a commissioner on the Federal Trade Commission, sending yet another signal that the high court intends to revisit a 90-year-old court precedent about executive firing power.The temporary decision to maintain Biden-appointed commissioner Rebecca Slaughter's termination was issued 6-3 along ideological lines. The Supreme Court set oral arguments in the case for December.Trump's decision to fire Slaughter and another Democrat-appointed commissioner, Alvaro Bedoya, faced legal challenges because it stood in tension with the FTC Act, which says commissioners should only be fired from their seven-year tenures for cause, such as malfeasance.Trump fired Slaughter and Bedoya shortly after he took office without citing a cause other than the president's broad constitutional authority over the executive branch.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

"The View" co-hosts railed against President Donald Trump's administration on Monday while addressing late-night host Jimmy Kimmel's suspension, and avoided criticizing their mutual employer, ABC.Co-host Sunny Hostin cited former Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. while weighing in on the First Amendment."We must protect the freedom to express the thought we hate," she said, quoting Holmes. "So Justice [Sonia] Sotomayor said last week that every time I listen to a lawyer-trained representative saying we should criminalize free speech in some way, I think to myself that law school failed. Well, my law school, Notre Dame, didnt fail. I know very well what the freedom of speech means. I know all of you know very much what the freedom of speech means and the President of the United States should know what freedom of speech means."Kimmel's show was pulled by Disney after the liberal late-night host suggested Charlie Kirk's alleged shooter was part of the "MAGA gang." That sparked a veiled threat from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and led two major ABC affiliate owners to drop the program from their stations.FCC CHAIR LEVELS THREAT AGAINST ABC, DISNEY AFTER KIMMEL SUGGESTED CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSIN WAS 'MAGA'The co-hosts did not address the suspension until Monday's episode of the show, even though the news broke last Wednesday. Whoopi Goldberg said the panel "took a breath" to see if Kimmel wanted to respond first, and insisted "no one silences us," seemingly pushing back on speculation that ABC had pressured them to stay quiet.News broke after the show Monday afternoon that Kimmel would return to the air on Tuesday night."I want to start by thanking our loyal viewers for demanding truth and courage from us. You deserve it, and we will give it to you," co-host Ana Navarro said during the segment.Navarro, who has often spoken of living under dictatorships in Nicaragua, accused the government of using its power to cow Americans into silence."This is what dictators do. It does not matter the ideology. At first, they come before the people with big platforms, at first they silence the press, but then they come for all of us because their intent is to scare us into silence and self-censorship. Look at the things that this government has done," she said.FCC CHAIR BRENDAN CARR DEFENDS ABC AFFILIATES PULLING JIMMY KIMMEL SHOW AFTER MONOLOGUE MOCKING CHARLIE KIRKGoldberg opened the ABC News program by telling viewers, "Now, look, did yall really think we werent going to talk about Jimmy Kimmel?""I mean, have you watched the show over the last 29 seasons? So you know no one silences us," she continued.The co-hosts' criticisms on Monday focused on the government rather than ABC and Disney, who have come under fire from progressives and even been protested for benching the liberal comedian.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURECLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPMSNBC's Nicolle Wallace, a former "View" co-host, took notice of her old show avoiding the news last week."I was on The View. Those women are fearless, and the story didnt come up. I mean, its obviously being felt and acted upon at ABC more broadly," Wallace said Friday.

New York City Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani announced on Monday that he is withdrawing from an upcoming WABC town hall to protest Jimmy Kimmel's suspension.The town hall, hosted by ABC News' New York affiliate, was scheduled for Thursday, one week after a Disney spokesperson told Fox News Digital, "Jimmy Kimmel Live will be preempted indefinitely.""It is not the government's job to bully talk show hosts off of the air," Mamdani told reporters on New York City's Roosevelt Island on Monday. "It is not the government's job to tell us what we can and cannot talk about."The White House fired back against Mamdani's "authoritarian" accusations on Monday. "Its not surprising that the Little Communist is too scared to defend his absurd policy positions on live TV," White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson told Fox News Digital.TRUMP REVEALS NEW NICKNAME FOR MAMDANI WEEKS BEFORE ELECTION DAYThe socialist candidate, who could become New York City's first Muslim and first millennial mayor if elected this November, joins a chorus of late-night talk show hosts, celebrities and lawmakers who have criticized Kimmel's indefinite suspension.ZOHRAN MAMDANI LAUNCHES ANTI-TRUMP TOUR ACROSS FIVE BOROUGHS IN NEW YORK CITY"We cannot understand this moment of authoritarianism as solely coming from the White House, when it is also characterized by the cowardice of those in response to it," Mamdani said Monday.Mamdani delivered his remarks at Franklin D. Roosevelts Four Freedoms State Park on Roosevelt Island, where he invoked the former president's 1941 State of the Union address, when the United States was on the brink of joining World War II."A moment similar to now, when tyranny was spreading across the globe," Mamdani said. "And he articulated a thesis of democracy built around four freedoms: freedom of speech and expression, freedom of worship, freedom from want, freedom from fear. And all of our freedoms are currently under attack from this federal administration."Mamdani said Trump's "authoritarian" administration has "showcased, once again, an attack on the First Amendment.""ABC pulled Jimmy Kimmel off the air after the FCC sought to pressure them. And the parent companies, Nexstar and Sinclair, put the decision of their merger, the factors that they are considering as part of that, in front of those very freedoms and that very First Amendment right," Mamdani said.The 33-year-old mayoral hopeful said his withdrawal from the WABC town hall is not an "indictment of the local affiliate or the hard-working journalists there, but rather, in response to the corporate leaders who have put their bottom line ahead of their responsibility in upholding the freedom of the press."In the next several weeks ahead of the November election, Mamdani vowed to participate in another town hall featuring questions from the public."We are living in a moment where Donald Trump's actions are the ones which determine whether or not we can enjoy that which we have taken for granted for so many years," Mamdani said.ABC did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

An Ohio woman ordered Charlie Kirks go-to Starbucks drink on Sunday evening and was startled to find a hateful message written on the cup.Autumn Perkins, who lives in Middletown, Ohio, visited a Starbucks location inside Kroger and run by Kroger to order the mint majesty with two honeys.When she received her order, she was shocked to see that an employee had written "racists fav drink" on the side of the cup.RESTAURANT IN MAJOR CITY FACES FALLOUT OVER 'OFFENSIVE' CHARLIE KIRK POST BY CO-OWNER"It's time for people to stop this nonsense," Perkins told Fox News Digital.After speaking to the manager, Perkins learned that the employee admitted to writing the hateful message and was subsequently fired."I would agree that people should be fired if they're doing something like this," Perkins said, adding that "actions have repercussions."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER"I feel like Charlie stood for respect we don't have to agree on everything. We can disagree on a lot of things, but we respect each other," she went on."We can't communicate and grow if we're disrespecting each other."In a comment to Fox News Digital, a spokesperson for Starbucks provided the below statement."Writing this on a cup is unacceptable, and we have clear policies that prohibit negative messages to help preserve a welcoming environment. This Starbucks location is licensed and operated by Kroger. We understand that this associate was terminated by Kroger."Kroger confirmed the firing in an email on Monday to Fox News Digital. "This behavior does not reflect Krogers values," the representative said.Perkins added that she often visits Starbucks when traveling because its "readily available," but said she no longer plans to do so.MORE FROM FOX NEWS LIFESTYLE"I don't intend to spend another penny at Starbucks and as far as I'm concerned, neither will my children or anybody else in my family who will listen to me."