Riley Gaines and her husband, Louis Barker, opened up on Wednesday about becoming parents to a baby girl and how they plan to raise their child moving forward.Gaines and Barker welcomed their daughter Margot to the world last week. Its the first child for the couple. The two appeared on the latest episode of OutKicks "Gaines for Girls" podcast to talk about a number of topics around their birth, including parenting philosophy.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMGaines said that she and Barker talked about how they were going to go about parenting Margot as she grows up. Barker said it was important to show their daughter that he and Riley are on the same page and are working together as a team rather than individuals."But for us, Ive always wanted to set the example of what a relationship should look like. Im probably going to get hate for this," he said. "But the way I described this to Riley is that I want Margot and however many kids we have to look at us and be like, Oh yeah, mommy and daddy together and then were all here, were hanging out."I want them to see that me and Riley are on a team, that were on the same page. Its not mommy versus daddy. Its mom and dad together. We are one. The one thing I would hate more than anything is for Margot to run to Riley and say, Hey can I do this. She says no and she comes to me and I say yes. That inconsistency is something that would drive me nuts."MINNESOTA LEADERSHIP FACES CALLS FROM SCHOOLS TO PROTECT GIRLS' SPORTS AS TRUMP'S TITLE IX DEADLINE LOOMSGaines said that she agreed with her husbands approach."It makes sense and I think to set that example is an example that kids are lacking No. 1. Like, we see that in how whether its kids who think that theres no consequences," she said. "Like, we see it all the time kids who are lacking that direction or example in the home. And we see it in the world, in our culture, or society or in school or whatever it is. And I think to be that for our kids I think is really important."Barker made clear there was going to be no "generational trauma" in their household."And so, I feel like its important to have an example of what a loving relationship looks like. And sure, do we bicker about stuff? Absolutely," he added. "One thing I got big on when we got married is that no matter how irritated we are with each other, whatever has happened, were not going to be that couple that sleep in separate rooms. Theres so many parents that do that now and the kids think its normal and thats not a healthy relationship."The doting parents spoke about the delivery process, the hospital stay and the first week at home with Margot, among other topics.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

The countdown to return the 48 hostages held by Hamas for more than two years and the end to the brutal war in Gaza will officially commence Thursday morning after the Israeli security cabinet and government convene to approve the deal signed overnight.Once the government approves the terms of the deal hashed out by Egyptian, Qatari, Turkish and U.S. mediators, Hamas has 72 hours to release the 20 hostages still assessed to be alive, along with the 28 deceased, "in one fell swoop and without public ceremonies," according to terms cited by Israel press agency TPS-IL.HAMAS ACCEPTS TRUMP PEACE PLAN ENDING 2 YEARS OF WAR IN GAZA, RETURNING HOSTAGESIt remains unclear if Hamas will be able to adhere to this timeframe after it flagged over the weekend the improbability that it will be able to quickly locate all deceased bodies, some of which are allegedly buried under rubble.Israel Defense Forces, which will begin withdrawing within 24 hours of the government's approval to a designated line agreed upon with Hamas, will remain in 53% of the Gaza Strip until all the hostages, dead and alive, are released.Jerusalem will also authorize the release of some 1,700 Gazans arrested after the October 2023 attacks, along with roughly 250 Palestinians serving life sentences, under the first phase of the plan presented by President Donald Trump late last month.According to TPS-IL, Israeli officials have indicated that the prisoner release does not include members of Hamas Nukhba force, which took part in the Oct. 7 attacks, or the most prominent Hamas commanders who stand as "symbols of terrorist organizations."TRUMP SAYS 'WHOLE WORLD CAME TOGETHER' TO SECURE ISRAEL-HAMAS PEACE DEAL AFTER MONTHS OF DEADLOCKSome of the hostages could be released as early as Saturday and preparations are already underway to receive those who have been held for the last 733 days in horrific conditions, often enduring starvation, torture and a lack of access to medical treatment.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu championed the plan and urged his government to approve the details of the agreement in a statement on X when he said, "With the approval of the first phase of the plan, all our hostages will be brought home. This is a diplomatic success and a national and moral victory for the State of Israel."Through steadfast resolve, powerful military action, and the great efforts of our great friend and ally President Trump, we have reached this critical turning point," he added. "I thank President Trump for his leadership, his partnership, and his unwavering commitment to the safety of Israel and the freedom of our hostages."All living hostages are expected to be returned to Israel by Sunday and the return of the deceased will begin on Monday.A trauma-oriented plan has reportedly been devised to help transition the hostages from their confinement, and officials are preparing for the fact that the physical and mental state of the hostages in this exchange could be even more precarious and complex than during previous returns.Rooms at the Ichilov Medical Center in Tel Aviv have already been prepared to receive the hostages and include not only the medical and psychological infrastructure needed for the victims, but full privacy and a home-like atmosphere for their stay.The recovery plan for the hostages has been broken up into five stages based on professional experience and knowledge acquired from previous abductees, and includes preliminary preparations to receive the victims, the first 24-hour period they are in the hospital following their release, the necessary amount of time required for their hospital stay based on an individuals needs, a transition phase lasting up to a month, and long-term support, according to details reported by TPS-IL.Trump is expected to arrive in Israel on Sunday.

Christian rally organizers whose May event in Seattle was disrupted by agitators are now suing the city and the police department, alleging they were unlawfully discriminated against because of their religious views.Legal group Liberty Counsel filed a federal lawsuit on Sept. 26 against the city of Seattle, Mayor Bruce Harrell and Chief of Police Shon Barnes on behalf of MayDay USA organizers. The complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, claims the city violated the groups First and Fourteenth Amendment rights.MayDay USA, described in court filings as a nationwide religious revival tour aimed at "turning America back to God," held events in five major U.S. cities in May. The groups rally at Cal Anderson Park in Seattle resulted in 23 arrests after protesters disrupted the event and reportedly threw urine-filled water balloons at attendees.The Seattle Police Department said it witnessed "multiple people inside one group throw items at the opposing group" and, while arresting individuals, officers were assaulted by others, leading to injuries requiring treatment.SEATTLE MAYOR ACCUSED OF LYING AFTER BLAMING CHRISTIAN RALLY FOR PARK VIOLENCEAccording to the lawsuit, the organizers initially requested a permit to hold the event on Pike Street, a popular corridor frequently used for demonstrations. The city denied the request, saying Pike Street was too small to safely host the proposed event and that similar events had sparked complaints from local businesses.Emails between the organizers and Seattles Special Events Office show officials referring the group to several alternative sites, including Cal Anderson Park, located in the citys Capitol Hill neighborhood, historically a hub for Seattles LGBTQ+ community.Organizers said they accepted the citys alternate location "at the urging of City officials and the Citys grant of a permit for that location," adding that they "did not desire to use Cal Anderson Park but did so" only after their original permit was rejected.Afterward, Mayor Harrell blamed the Christian rally for provoking the violent reaction at Cal Anderson Park.DEEP BLUE CITY ATTRACTS TENS OF THOUSANDS FOR LARGEST CHRISTIAN REVIVAL EVENT IN DECADES"Seattleis proud of our reputation as a welcoming, inclusive city for LGBTQ+ communities, and we stand with our trans neighbors when they face bigotry and injustice," the mayor's statement read. "Todays far-right rally was held here for this very reason to provoke a reaction by promoting beliefs that are inherently opposed to our citys values, in the heart of Seattles most prominent LGBTQ+ neighborhood."He went on to say that anarchists "infiltrated the counter-protestors group and inspired violence, prompting SPD to make arrests and ask organizers to shut down the event early, which they did."MayDay USA organizers pushed back on claims they intentionally provoked outrage with the rally location, saying they only chose that park because the city had denied their initial choice.In the lawsuit, the organizers slammed the mayor for blaming them for the violence."Mayor Harrells callous statements are particularly disturbing, given the violent assaults Plaintiffs suffered at the hands of agitators from whom Seattle had the duty to protect Plaintiffs," the suit states.CHRISTIAN WORSHIP EVENT IN DEEP BLUE CITY FACES FIERCE BACKLASH FROM LGBTQ LEADERSThe suit alleges, "Violent agitators threw urine-filled balloons at Plaintiffs, engaged in obscene behavior and masturbation in front of the innocent minor children in attendance at Plaintiffs event, threatened Plaintiffs and their volunteers and attendees with death and serious bodily harm for engaging in their protected activity, hurled verbal threats at Plaintiffs, destroyed or damaged Plaintiffs event equipment, and otherwise engaged in physical threats and actual violence. Did the Mayor condemn the violence? No he blamed the victim, and he did so solely because of the religious views, speech, expression, and exercise."The mayors office previously acknowledged to Fox News Digital that Cal Anderson Park was one of several parks shared with event organizers as possible locations. A spokesperson for Harrell stood by his statement, citing a pre-rally video showing a pastor describing Pike Place as "Antifas headquarters" and "where thousands showed up for BLM [Black Lives Matter]."The lawsuit claims Seattle officials actions violated the organizers First Amendment and Fourteenth Amendment constitutional rights."MayDays voice was silenced by the Citys weaponization of the unbridled discretion granted to it under its permitting scheme, and Defendants exercised their unconstitutionally unbridled discretion to target, censor, and unconstitutionally restrict MayDays religious beliefs, expression, and speech," the lawsuit states.The plaintiffs named in the suit are Russell Johnson, Jenny and Robert Donnelly, Ross Johnston, and Her Voice Movement, Inc., Christian ministers and organizers of Mayday USA.CHRISTIAN WORSHIP RALLY IN SEATTLE REMAINS PEACEFUL DESPITE PROGRESSIVE PROTESTSThey are seeking a judges order to prevent Seattle from enforcing its event-permit rules in a way that discriminates against religious or political speech. The suit also asks the court to declare Seattles permitting scheme unconstitutional and award monetary damages.The Seattle Police Department and the city attorney's office said they could not comment on active litigation.When reached for comment, Harrells office provided the following statement in response to the lawsuit:"We have frequently and consistently shared the City's process that allows for people of all viewpoints to express their First Amendment rights in public spaces. While we cannot comment on active litigation with respect to those rights, Mayor Harrell and Councilmember Hollingsworth worked with organizers regarding asimilar eventin August, recognizing the City cannot and does not decline or modify permits or locations based on anticipated speech or viewpoint."The lawsuit follows a separate Christian worship event in Seattle that went forward peacefully in late August with city officials openly cooperating with organizers.Sean Feucht, a Christian musician and conservative activist known for his "Let Us Worship" movement opposing COVID-19 restrictions on churches, brought his "Revive in 25" tour to Gas Works Park on Aug. 30.Despite calls from activists to cancel it, the rally proceeded without major confrontation. According to KING 5 and KUOW, about 200 protesters gathered behind barricades, blowing kazoos and waving transgender and Pride flags to drown out the concert.Fox News Lindsay Kornick contributed to this report.

Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, a staunch supporter of Israel, congratulated President Donald Trump on Wednesday shortly after the commander in chief announced in a Truth Social post that Hamas and Israel agreed to phase one of a peace plan.Fetterman said that he and the president are both unflinchingly committed to the U.S. ally."I congratulate @POTUS on this historic peace plan that releases all the hostages. Now, enduring peace in the region is possible. Our parties are different but we have a shared ironclad commitment to Israel and its people," the senator noted on X while including a screenshot of Trump's Truth Social post.HAMAS ACCEPTS TRUMP PEACE PLAN ENDING 2 YEARS OF WAR IN GAZA, RETURNING HOSTAGESIsrael launched a war effort in the wake of the heinous Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack in which terrorists committed atrocities including murder, rape and kidnapping.Trump, who has been brokering a peace deal, declared in a Truth Social post on Wednesday, "I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first Phase of our Peace Plan. This means that ALL of the Hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will withdraw their Troops to an agreed upon line as the first steps toward a Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace.TRUMP SAYS WHOLE WORLD CAME TOGETHER TO SECURE ISRAEL-HAMAS PEACE DEAL AFTER MONTHS OF DEADLOCK"All Parties will be treated fairly! This is a GREAT Day for the Arab and Muslim World, Israel, all surrounding Nations, and the United States of America, and we thank the mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey, who worked with us to make this Historic and Unprecedented Event happen. BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS!" the president added.Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and others have said Trump should receive the Nobel Peace Prize for the deal, but GOP Rep. Randy Fine argued that the award would be insufficient if lasting peace is obtained, instead suggesting that presidential term limits should be abolished.TRUMP PRAISED DURING PHONE CALL WITH HOSTAGE FAMILIES AFTER HAMAS AGREES TO PEACE PLAN: VIDEOCLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"The Nobel Peace Prize isnt enough. If every living hostage is returned and lasting peace in the Middle East is secured, we should repeal the 22nd Amendment and thank the Lord for every day @realdonaldtrump can be our President. There will never be another one like him," he said in a post on X.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry will travel to New York City to accept the "Humanitarians of the Year" award, a decision that has left several royal experts puzzled.On Oct. 9, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be honored at Project Healthy Minds World Mental Health Day Gala. The couple will receive the award for their efforts to "make the online world a safer place for families and young people, and for their strides to advance mental well-being globally," People magazine reported.Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams told Fox News Digital that while the couple has been attempting to rebrand their image, their public airing of private family grievances won't be forgotten.PRINCE HARRY AND MEGHAN MARKLE MAKE FIRST JOINT PUBLIC APPEARANCE SINCE HIS REUNION WITH KING CHARLES III"Despite the work they have undoubtedly done to highlight mental health issues ... surely, they are the wrong winners for this sort of award," he said. "Both Meghan and Harry are estranged from their families and have launched deeply destructive attacks on the royal family for their personal and financial gain. Surely, winners of such an award should be positive in approach.""It states that Meghan is a cultural catalyst for positive change and lists Harrys memoir, Spare, among his achievements," said Fitzwilliams. "What their foundation has done in the field of mental health is, of course, to be welcomed. However, their treatment of their respective families makes them unsuitable recipients of a humanitarian award."Harry, 41, and Meghan, 44, established the Archewell Foundation in 2020 to "show up, do good," according to People magazine. They also launched The Parents Network, which aims to support families affected by online harm.The timing of the award is especially significant for Meghan. The former American actress has been working to establish herself as an entrepreneur since the couple made their royal exit. In February, she launched her lifestyle brand, As Ever, and in March, Netflix premiered her series, "With Love, Meghan."On Oct. 4, the mother of two made her Paris Fashion Week debut as the Duchess of Sussex by attending the Balenciaga show. A spokesperson for Meghan told People she was supporting Pierpaolo Piccioli, who recently assumed the role of creative director for the brand.Still, British royals expert Hilary Fordwich argued that Meghans post-royal efforts have not demonstrated significant humanitarian work.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER"Instead of focusing on ... charitable pursuits or anything truly transformative to rectify her reputation ... she is reverting to glitzy, high-profiled events in an attempt to reset public perception," Fordwich claimed. " Unfortunately for her, Hollywood is unforgiving. A third act isnt likely to succeed."Meghan became the Duchess of Sussex in 2018 when she married the British prince. In 2020, the couple stepped back as senior royals, citing intrusive press coverage and a lack of support from the palace.After relocating to California, they discussed their struggles with royal life in multiple interviews and documentaries. Harrys 2023 memoir, which revealed intimate details about the House of Windsor, further strained family relations.In his book, Harry made no secret of his belief that the "men in grey suits" at the palace conspired against him, just as they once did against his late mother, Princess Diana. According to the Times of London, Harry accused three courtiers he called "Bee, Wasp and Fly" of acting to force him out of his royal role."Id spent my life dealing with courtiers, scores of them," he wrote, as quoted by the outlet. "But now I dealt mostly with just three, all middle-aged white men whod managed to consolidate power through a series of bold Machiavellian maneuvers."Buckingham Palace never publicly responded to Harrys book or its claims.On Sept. 10, Harry saw his father, King Charles III, for the first time in more than a year. The two have been distant since Harry and Meghan publicly criticized the royal family. Royal experts previously told Fox News Digital that Harry and his brother, Prince William, the heir to the throne, are still not on speaking terms.The Duchess of Sussex hasn't returned to the U.K. since her royal exit."... Meghan made a major miscalculation when she flicked a match to the royal family, only to find herself being the only one burned," Doug Eldridge, a branding expert and founder of Achilles PR, told Fox News Digital. "Shes been in a self-inflicted cycle of PR triage ever since.""Meghan Markles association with the title duchess is akin to Dwight Schrutes confusion surrounding his role as Assistant to the Regional Manager," he claimed. "It was an empty title which conferred no rank, reach or relevance. While the Duchess title certainly isnt fictional, Meghans assumption of relevance clearly is. Following Harry and Meghans high-profile abdication of their royal duties, the title now has little significance and zero responsibility."LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSKinsey Schofield, host of YouTubes "Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered," told Fox News Digital that because the couple has kept their Duke and Duchess titles, expectations for their every move remain high." Harry and Meghan might assume the rules no longer apply to them because theyre no longer working members of the British royal family, but thats not the case when you insist on keeping the titles," said Schofield. "There are higher expectations of the Sussexes than there would be for Heidi and Spencer Pratt."WATCH: PRINCE HARRY SHUNS TELL-ALLS IN BID TO RECONCILE WITH KING CHARLES: AUTHOR"Their titles represent the monarchy," said Schofield. "You have to be careful not to jeopardize the institution. Your associations and behavior reflect the monarchy that granted you the titles you use." Since leaving the British royal family, Harry and Meghan have lacked purpose in their pursuits. Without the mystique and responsibility of their royal roles, they have been reduced to celebrities. When a celebrity constantly reinvents themselves without a clear sense of purpose or authenticity, audiences start to tune out.""How many times have we discussed the idea of a rebranding or reinvention since the Sussexes stepped down in 2020?" Schofield added.According to Eldridge, if Meghan remains strategic, she could engineer a notable turnaround for her reputation. He noted that by sharpening her business focus and expanding her charitable efforts, she could demonstrate she has moved beyond public grievances and toward genuine purpose."The last 12 months marked the first time that Meghan has seemingly made an effective, possibly lasting, course correction, both personally and professionally," he said."She dispensed with the victim marketing and ad hominem attacks on Harrys family. She focused on her business and her family; that focus was met with an effective launch of her lifestyle brand and a commercial foundation she can actually build upon."In a statement obtained by People magazine, the couple said, "Working with families and young people to prioritize safety online has been some of the most meaningful work of our lives.""As parents ourselves, we have been moved to action by the power of their stories and are honored to support them," they shared. "Were proud to be longtime partners of Project Healthy Minds as we work together to shine a light on what remains one of the most pressing issues of our time."On Oct. 10, Harry and Meghan will also attend Project Healthy Minds fourth annual World Mental Health Day Festival. People magazine reported that the couples Archewell Foundation is partnering with Project Healthy Minds to co-produce a series of conversations focused on improving mental health.Royal experts agree the time has come for the Sussexes to "show up, do good." But for some, Meghans image, in particular, is already fully formed."I dont think Meghans going anywhere," said Schofield.

North Dakota will be the next stop on Turning Point USA's (TPUSA) "This Is The Turning Point" tour. Dalton Nelson, the organizations Midwest regional manager, spoke with Fox News Digital about the upcoming campus event being hosted at the University of North Dakota.The nationwide tour has been drawing attention on college campuses across the country since TPUSA's founder, Charlie Kirk, was assassinated at an on-campus event at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10.Nelson said hes predicting the event will be "packed.""The community is excited. I have tons and tons of people reaching out to me on Facebook, Instagram, everywhere you can imagine. Asking about the event, asking how to get tickets."UTAH STUDENTS REFUSE TO STAY SILENT AFTER CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSINATION DESPITE SAFETY CONCERNSNelson shared that there has been strong support and encouragement from both the campus and the community ahead of the event."It's been mostly people being supportive, and it's good feelings on campus for sure."Nelson didn't express any concerns but said that security measures will be in place."The community has offered some officers. The school is having their full staff. They've offered a parking staff as well, because we're expecting a full crowd. Turning Point brings security with us every time we go anywhere at least for the big events, I should say. So from a security standpoint, things are looking great."Nelson said, "North Dakota is a friendly state. North Dakota is a very conservative state. People love Turning Point. People loved Charlie. So I have zero concerns for any safety things. And that's how I think my students feel too. They're just excited. We're just excited to host this event where we're looking past anybody who's there for the wrong reasons. We're excited to be with everybody who's here for the right reasons."TURNING POINT UTAH STOP MARKED BY RESILIENCE AND HEIGHTENED SECURITYNelson said he's seen increased TPUSA involvement in North Dakota schools, saying that "most of these schools, they're super, super conservative. So the students would walk by, they would see Charlie's face on a foam board we'd use, and they'd be like, I like that guy, and that's it. They just walk by."Now that isn't the case, Nelson said."Now, those people are coming to campus, they're stepping out, they want to get involved, they want to talk about Charlie, they want to talk about their conservative values and why they feel that way, so it's just been a lot of before people who were like, they didn't feel like they had to talk and now everybody wants to step up and everyone wants to talk," he continued.UTAH GOV MARKS TURNING POINT AS TPUSA RETURNS AFTER CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSINATION"I think the future of the movement is now students across the entire country standing up and no longer being afraid to be outspoken," Nelson added.He predicted, "What I see in the youth we're going to be stronger than ever. College campuses are going to be the number one most conservative places in the country by the time Turning Point gets five years down the road from today."The event will take place on Thursday, October 9 at 6:30 pm CT.

New Jersey Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rep. Mikie Sherrill bashed President Donald Trump's National Guard deployments to major American cities, saying that troops in the streets "makes people less safe."Speaking during a gubernatorial debate against GOP candidate Jack Ciattarelli on Wednesday night, Sherrill said that "military members should not be on our streets.""It makes people less safe, it makes people feel less safe," she said.Asked how she would respond to Trump sending the National Guard to a New Jersey city and whether there were any circumstances in which she would support such a move, Sherrill answered, "Unless there is an insurrection or some sort of crisis where the National Guard could come in and the president invokes the insurrection Act, he's moving these National Guard troops across the country illegally against the Insurrection Act, against posse comitatus."NEW JERSEY DEM HOPEFUL VOWS TO SUE TRUMP OVER TROOP DEPLOYMENTS, SAYS STATES WOULD PAY THE PRICESherrill went on to say categorically that "military members should not be on our streets.""I can tell you this, because I've both worked at the U.S. Attorney's office with law enforcement to keep people safe, and I've also worked in the military, and those are two very different jobs," she said."So, I have to say, when you look at this across the country, and when you look at the threats, and then you see the president saying, when he was with [Secretary of War Pete] Hegseth recently, that he's going to use our U.S. cities as training grounds for our military, that is unacceptable. I will not stand for that as governor."GOP ACTIVIST CLAIMS SURGE COULD FLIP DEEP-BLUE NEW JERSEY: TAKE BACK YOUR STATE!Ciattarelli, meanwhile,drilled into Sherrill over safety, saying, "The congresswoman has been anything but strong when it comes to public safety.""She voted to get rid of qualified immunity. This is the bedrock of protection for local law enforcement. She has said that she's considered reappointing the current attorney general, who's considered to be the most anti-police attorney general we've ever had," he said.NEW JERSEY DEM HOPEFUL VOWS TO SUE TRUMP OVER TROOP DEPLOYMENTS, SAYS STATES WOULD PAY THE PRICE"I've told the president, and the people of New Jersey, that he will never have to worry about New Jersey because as governor, we'll have safe communities," he went on, adding, "We will be a law-and-order state again, and there will be a consequence for unruly, unlawful behavior."

A bargain hunter recently spotted ancient artifacts, including rings and medallions, that were up for sale for a mere $30.The customer noticed the treasures at a thrift store in Chilliwack, Canada, around 60 miles east of Vancouver. Simon Fraser University, a public university in British Columbia that ultimately received the finds, announced the donation in a Sept. 24 press release.Employees at Thrifty Boutique, a store run by the Chilliwack Hospice Society, alerted the school after a customer with an archaeology background noticed the jewelry and its "potential archaeological significance."RARE ANCIENT GOLD DISCOVERY MADE BY FLORIDA STUDENT AT ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITEThe set included 11 rings and two medallions. Pictures of the artifacts show they were intricately carved, and still with signs of patina.Thirty Canadian dollars is equal to around $21.50 in U.S. dollars making the set of 13 objects remarkably cheap.The age of the objects, and the location in Europe where they originated, are still a mystery for now.Sabrina Higgins, associate professor of global humanities and archaeology, said she believes the objects are most likely medieval.RARE CHRISTIAN CROSS AMONG SPECTACULAR 1,000-YEAR-OLD VIKING TREASURES FOUND BY METAL DETECTORISTS"I think they most likely originate from somewhere within the boundaries of what was once the Western Roman Empire," Higgins said in a statement."The shapes, designs and construction make me think that these are medieval, as the Romans typically used slightly different materials and techniques."SFU is currently designing a course around identifying the artifacts. Higgins called the donation "an amazing opportunity for students here at SFU."She predicted, "It will take at least a semester if not longer to piece together the origins of these artifacts."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER"Were fortunate to have access to cutting-edge research technologies within our department to properly study these objects, so it promises to be a rewarding journey for students."The university is also exploring whether the objects were looted or forged.Even if the latter is true, SFU assistant professor Cara Grace Tremain said the objects still provide an "interesting learning experience."MORE FROM FOX NEWS LIFESTYLE"What were doing is essentially being detectives. Were trying to recover the story of these items," Tremain observed."They could offer up new information that may change the way we think about that culture or history. In which case, we want to know that were basing our theories on something that is authentic."The finds are currently in the possession of SFU's museum in Burnaby, British Columbia.In a statement, Chilliwack Hospice Society executive director Sue Knott called it a "privilege" to work with university officials."This story is a beautiful reminder of how every donation carries meaningful history and unknown potential," she said.

During Wednesday night's New Jersey gubernatorial debate, Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli called out his Democratic opponent, Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., for playing politics when it comes to the current government shutdown.While there were no government shutdowns under former President Joe Biden, there were several moments when a shutdown was narrowly avoided, with Congress and the White House negotiating at the last-minute to pass an appropriations package that would keep the lights on."When there were shutdowns during the Biden era, she voted every time for the continuing resolution to keep government get it open again. This time around, with Trump in the White House, she's voted no on the resolutions to keep government open," Ciattarelli said.BLUE STATE GUBERNATORIAL NOMINEES TRADE BARBS OVER CRUCIAL ISSUE WEEKS AHEAD OF ELECTION DAYThe current shutdown is the first to happen in seven years, with Republicans and Democrats fighting over continued ObamaCare expansion that expires at the end of the year.During the debate, Ciattarelli attempted to paint himself as someone who has relationships in D.C. and in Congress that will help "get things done," while he accused Sherrill of blaming Trump for everything that is wrong with New Jersey.NEW JERSEY DEM HOPEFUL VOWS TO SUE TRUMP OVER TROOP DEPLOYMENTS, SAYS STATES WOULD PAY THE PRICE"I don't know what he has to do with our property taxes. I don't know what he has to do with our electricity rates, the failure of a public school system, the failure of our public safety across New Jersey with the handcuffing of our police, to the failure of developing our suburbs. He doesn't have anything to do with all those things. So, as I often like to say on the campaign trail, 'If you get a flat tire tomorrow get ready she's going to blame it on President Trump," the GOP contender claimed.In response, Sherrill accused her opponent of "excus[ing] President Trump from everything because that's who he works for."The comments were consistent with what she has said on the campaign trail as well, during which she has argued that "instead of working with Democrats to lower costs, protect healthcare and support working people, Washington Republicans bent the knee to Donald Trump, shutting down the government in the process.""One-in-three children are on Medicaid where there's going to be about a $5 billion hole in the budget because of Trump's cuts to Medicaid," Sherrill claimed. "He's cut off funding for some of our innovative power as we're facing a utility crisis it's going to drive up costs for families by hundreds of dollars. We've taken it. He's taking away title one funding for our schools, driving up our taxpayer rate. So that's why I'm fighting that."Ciattarelli and Sherrill are vying to replace term-limited Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy. The general election is scheduled for Nov. 4, 2025.

The president of Portland's police union said he's open to federal support to help the agency combat a "burst" in crime.President Donald Trump has signaled he wants to send National Guard units into Portland, Ore., in order to protect the city as well as ICE facilities, which he said have come under attack by Antifa."At the request of Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, I am directing Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, to provide all necessary Troops to protect War ravaged Portland, and any of our ICE Facilities under siege from attack by Antifa, and other domestic terrorists," Trump wrote in a Truth Social post. "I am also authorizing Full Force, if necessary."Camilla Wamsley, director of Portlands ICE office, previously told Fox News that the agency's facility has been confronted with violence for over 100 straight nights saying that police in Portland have been directed not to help.ICE DIRECTOR SAYS PORTLAND FACILITY FACES VIOLENCE WITH 'LITTLE HELP FROM LOCAL POLICE'The nightly protests, she said, include bottle rockets striking the facility, barricades blocking vehicles and lasers targeting officers' eyes.Sgt. Aaron Schmautz, president of the Portland Police Association, told Fox News Digital he wants to work with the feds to identify an approach to solve the city's crime issue."Let's present what resources we have to bring to bear to accomplish that task," Schmautz told Fox News Digital. "And if it's not sufficient, then we need help. And so, you know, again, I don't want to be drawn into a hard yes or no. What I want is for us all to identify the problem and work together as a whole of government to solve the problem."Schmautz said that the Portland Police Bureau is "horrifically understaffed," at a time when some local leaders, he said, aren't supporting police."There is a lot, I mean, of just open, very, very anti-police rhetoric in our city council meetings," he said.ANTI-ICE PORTLAND RIOTERS WITH GUILLOTINE CLASH WITH POLICE IN WAR-LIKE SCENES"We are still working our way out of a significant, you know, burst, or an expansion in our crime profile. I mean, we have, you know, our homicides went up, times five from 2020 to 2023, and we're kind of slowly receding, although we've had nine last month," he said.The union president said he's sympathetic to the fear that federal law enforcement is feeling after a series of attacks.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"I am extraordinarily sympathetic to how concerned and afraid federal officers I mean, there was a shooting in Dallas at an ICE facility. There are federal officers being hit by cars. And, you know, in a world where we have different perspectives about politics, it's one thing to have policy discussions and everything else. But no one should be OK with violence directed at anyone," Schmautz said.Fox News Digital reached out to the Portland City Council and mayor's office for comment.Fox News' Greg Wehner and Bill Melugin contributed to this report.