The campaign of New Jersey Republican gubernatorial nominee Jack Ciattarelli announced that it will be filing a defamationlawsuit against Democratic opponent, Rep. Mikie Sherrill, after she claimed during a debate that he contributed to the deaths of "tens of thousands of New Jerseyans" during the opioid crisis.During Wednesdays debate, Sherrill accused Ciattarelli of contributing to the opioid epidemic through ties to pharmaceutical-backed training programs. "You know, my opponent likes to talk a lot about being a businessman, but I think what New Jersey doesn't know as much about his business, how he made his millions by working with some of the worst offenders and saying that opioids were safe, putting out propaganda, publishing their propaganda while tens of thousands of New Jerseyans died," Sherrill said. "And as if that wasn't enough, then he was paid to develop an app so that people who are addicted could more easily get access to opioids. And so as he made millions, as these opioid companies made billions, tens of thousands of New Jerseyans died.""Shame on you. During the Biden administration, she had no problem whatsoever with tens of thousands of people crashing our border each and every day, not knowing what impact they had in our communities with regard to [the] fentanyl crisis, fentanyl abuse, fentanyl distribution, vaccination rates and the like," Ciattarelli responded. "With regard to everything she just said about my professional career, which provided [for] my family, it's a lie. I'm proud of my career."JACK CIATTARELLI DEMANDS MIKIE SHERRILL 'COME CLEAN' AS EXPLOSIVE ACCUSATIONS FLY IN NJ GOVERNOR'S RACECiattarelli's campaign strategist, Chris Russell, released a statement on Thursday evening, announcing the legal action."Last night, faced with continued questions about her refusal to release disciplinaryrecords that would reveal her true role in the Naval Academy cheating scandal, and pressed about her unusually abbreviated tenure as a federal prosecutor, Mikie Sherrill cracked," Russell said in a statement obtained by Fox News."In doing so, she claimed twice that Jack Ciattarellikilled tens of thousands of people, including children,a clearly defamatory attack that shocked the moderators, press, and public alike," Russell added. "In a time where political violence and violent rhetoric are becoming all too prevalent, Mikie Sherrill baselessly and recklessly accusing a political opponent of mass murder in a televised debate crosses the line."FIRST ON FOX: CIATTARELLI PILES ON DEM RIVAL AFTER HEATED DEBATE WITH SCATHING NEW ADSThe lawsuit is expected to be filed by early next week, according to Ciattarelli's campaign.The Sherrill campaign responded to the potential legal move by Ciattarelli."Jack's reaction is to hide behind a lawsuit, not to take responsibility. Whats reckless and irresponsible is Jack Ciattarelli making millions of dollars profiting off the pain of New Jerseyans publishing misinformation about the dangers of opioid addiction and developing an app to coach patients to ask doctors for more drugs," Sherrill campaign communications director Sean Higgins argued in a statement.FINAL FACEOFF: CIATTARELLI, SHERRILL, BLAST EACH OTHER ON DEBATE STAGE"As he was making millions, the Big Pharma companies made billions, and tens of thousands of New Jerseyans died. He is clearly unfit to lead and protect this state, and owes the people of New Jersey answers," Higgins charged.Ciattarelli, a former state lawmaker and a certified public accountant who started a medical publishing company before getting into politics and winning election as a state lawmaker, is making his third straight run for New Jersey governor. And four years ago, he grabbed national attention as he came close to upsetting Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy.It was during the 2021 campaign that Ciattarelli's connection to opioid manufacturers first surfaced. Ciattarelli sold his company, which published content promoting the use of opioids as a low-risk treatment for chronic pain, in 2017.HEAD HERE FOR THE LATEST FOX NEWS REPORTING ON THE 2025 ELECTIONSAt a post-debate news conference, Ciattarelli claimed the attack by Sherrill was "a desperate tactic by a desperate campaign on behalf of a desperate candidate."Sherrill, asked after the debate if she had proof directly linking Ciattarelli to the opioid deaths, told reporters, "I guess hes not really expressed anything about this. I think theres a lot we dont know. I think he continues to not be very transparent about it."New Jersey and Virginia are the only two states to hold gubernatorial contests the year after a presidential election, which means the races traditionally grab outsized national attention.And this year's ballot box showdowns are viewed as crucial early tests of Trump's popularity and second-term agenda, and are considered key barometers ahead of next year's midterm elections for the U.S. House and Senate.The winner of next month's election in New Jersey will the succeed term-limited Murphy.While Democrats have long dominated federal and state legislative elections in blue-leaning New Jersey, Republicans are very competitive in gubernatorial contests, winning five out of the past ten elections.And in the 2025 race, political history favors both parties.The party that wins the White House tends to lose the New Jersey and Virginia gubernatorial elections the following year, which favors the Democrats. But Democrats in New Jersey are also trying to buck history it's been over six decades since a party won three straight Garden State gubernatorial elections.Fox News' Bryan Llenas and Madison Colombo contributed to this report.

A grocery store that opened in Wellington, Florida, last year has become a viral sensation for its sip-and-shop environment.At this particular Publix supermarket, shoppers can push carts with cupholders, sip a craft beer or mimosa and grab a slice of pizza while strolling the aisles.It's earned the moniker of "Clublix" in local headlines and among customers who claim that it lives up to the Florida-based supermarket chain's slogan, "Where shopping is a pleasure."7-ELEVEN PUTS 'FOCUS ON FOOD' IN US REVAMP WITH JAPANESE-INSPIRED MEALS AND UPGRADESThe Wellington location is home to Publix Pours, a full bar serving beer, wine, coffee, smoothies and aa bowls.Inside the store is a wide variety of food options, including a burrito counter where customers can build their own meal, Chipotle-style, without having to pay extra for guacamole.There's also a fresh popcorn station with flavors like caramel, dill pickle and Oreo.Store manager Joe Seguine told Fox News Digital he's got "nothing but praise for the store being dubbed 'Clublix.'"The novelty has created a community feel among customers many of whom have become regulars at the bar, Seguine said and employees.CUBAN MAN MARVELS AT COSTCO FOOD CHOICES AND AMERICAN ABUNDANCE"You got the moms [who] are coming in, and they're loving it for happy hour," Seguine said."And then you have the dads [who] happen to want to go grocery shopping a lot more with the wives because they get to watch the game on Sundays or just have their local craft beer."For some nearby residents, the store has become more than just another Publix."We're here at least once or twice a week," Wellington mother Sarah Sayre told Fox News Digital. "The kids love the smoothies here at the bar."The atmosphere is also more manageable with two young children than it would be at a restaurant, Sayre said."Mom gets a coffee every time, for sure," she said.AMERICA'S 15 BEST GAS STATIONS FOR FOOD, ACCORDING TO ONLINE REVIEWSNear the Publix Pours counter, another customer was overheard telling a store employee, "Best aa bowls in Palm Beach County right here."Although the store has been open almost a year, the buzz has been amplified online, with shoppers routinely saying they've traveled from places as far away as Miami, about 70 miles to the south, just to check it out for themselves, Seguine said.Content creators like Kevin Escalera have helped turn Wellington's Publix into a destination, thanks to food and drink reviews on Instagram and TikTok.Escalera, a Miami food influencer who reviewed the location earlier this year, said he's never seen a grocery store with its own bar.CRAFT BREWERS NAVIGATE RISING COSTS WITHOUT PASSING HEFTY PRICE HIKES TO CUSTOMERS"The Publix Pours section was fun because it's a cool way of bringing people together and having something unique," he told Fox News Digital.Escalera said he thought the bar "felt a little bit like a gimmick" until he saw how crowded it was when he was there.He praised the pizza and popcorn, but said he was unimpressed with the burrito. He said it tasted like "college dining hall food."Overall, it was worth the drive, Escalera said.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER"I like that they're like pushing the envelope and trying to have more options, because having prepared foods is a part of the grocery store experience to elevate it, in my opinion," he said.Although there are other Publix Pours locations in Florida and in other states where Publix has a presence, Wellington remains the standout on social media.MORE FROM FOX NEWS LIFESTYLEMaria Brous, director of communications for all Publix supermarkets, told Fox News Digital it's a concept that shoppers could be seeing more of in the future."As we continue to grow, and we move into other stores and into other states as well, it gives us the opportunity, if the space allows, to be able to put in a Pours, or to be able to put in an expanded deli," she said."It gives customers more options. In a time-starved world, it's the opportunity to be able to say, I can stop [at] one place, get something for dinner or for lunch for everyone, and not have to worry about multiple trips."

FIRST ON FOX: Rutgers University is defending a professor who signed an online petition that seeks to disband the school's Turning Point USA chapter from campus.The Change.org petition launched earlier this week accuses the conservative group of "promoting hate speech and inciting violence against our community."While Change.org does not allow the public to view the list of signatories, each petition features a rotating "Recent signers" carousel near the top of the page.RUTGERS TPUSA OFFICERS SLAM PETITION TO SHUT DOWN CHAPTER, BLATANTLY DEFAMATORYWhile monitoring the "Recent signers" carousel, Fox News Digital noticed that Tia Kolbaba, an associate professor of religion at Rutgers, signed the petition to boot the right-leaning group."Rutgers University is committed to providing a secure environment to learn, teach, work and research, where all members of our community can share their opinions without fear of intimidation or harassment," a spokeswoman for the school told Fox News Digital in a statement. "Rutgers is committed to upholding the rights of students and faculty to free speech and academic freedom as fundamental to our community.""The university does not comment on specific personnel or student conduct matters," the statement finished.Kolbaba did not return a request for comment.The petition began circulating less than a month after Turning Point's founder, Charlie Kirk, was assassinated during a campus event at Utah Valley University. Kirk's alleged killer is Tyler Robinson, who is said to have written "hey fascist, catch!" and left-wing slogans on shell casings.PETITION LAUNCHES FOR RUTGERS TO DISBAND SCHOOL'S TPUSA CHAPTERA TPUSA member at the school slammed the petition on Wednesday."The petition to disband our Turning Point chapter is blatantly defamatory," Ava Kwan, outreach coordinator for the Turning Point USA chapter at Rutgers, told Fox News Digital in a statement."The accusations of inciting violence and making threats are complete lies," Kwan said. "The same people claiming were suppressing their free speech are actively trying to silence us for speaking the truth. Its not just ironic, its hypocritical and absurd."The Turning Point chapter last week launched its own petition demanding Rutgers fire professor Mark Bray, whom they call "Dr. Antifa." Bray is the author of "Antifa: The Anti-Fascist Handbook," a book that openly calls for "militant anti-fascism."He has also been accused of being an Antifa financier, and noted in his book that, "at the very least 50 percent of author proceeds will go to the International Anti-Fascist Defense Fund which is administered by more than three hundred antifa from eighteen countries."DR ANTIFA RUTGERS PROFESSOR ANNOUNCES MOVE TO EUROPE AFTER TPUSA PETITION CALLS FOR HIS FIRINGAmid the Trump administration's crackdown on Antifa, Bray announced this week that he and his wife are fleeing to Spain.Bray said his address was doxxed, and his life was threatened, prompting the move.The petition to remove TPUSA at Rutgers suggests the chapter was responsible for Bray "fearing for the safety of their family due to threats and harassment cultivated by this group."There is no evidence to support that claim, and Kwan dismissed it."Any opinion that challenges their worldview is immediately branded as hate speech, a meaningless term weaponized to control dissent and protect their false narrative," Kwan said. "The petition, Brays retreat abroad, and my own doxxing by unhinged Rutgers leftists all tell the same story: they know theyre losing."Fox News' Rachel del Guidice contributed to this report.

Across the country, schools are cracking down on cell phone use. At least 18 states have rolled out bell-to-bell bans, with New York calling phones "distraction devices." Teachers are praising the shift, saying classes feel more focused. But teens? They're not giving up so easily.Students are sidestepping bans in the most millennial-inspired way possible, turning Google Docs into digital chat rooms. With laptops open, it looks like they're working on assignments. In reality, they're typing messages back and forth in real time, just like an old-school AOL chat room.SCHOOLS SAFETY TOOLS ARE SPYING ON KIDS EVEN AT HOMESign 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/NewsletterParents and teachers admit the workaround is clever. One teacher said she respects her students' determination to stay connected and even acknowledged that the phone ban has improved behavior and focus in class. Still, she worries that turning Google Docs into chat rooms could open the door to bullying or cheating. Parents are also weighing in. One parent told CyberGuy that some kids in their district are buying MacBooks just so they can text each other through iMessage. Others, the parent added, are leaning on email threads or even old-school Post-It notes to keep the conversation alive.On TikTok, students proudly show off their"secret" Docs conversations. Captions range from playful, "Your cell phone rule was never going to stop me," to defiant:"Can't ever silence us, queens." The creativity is earning laughs from older generations who remember the days before smartphones. But the trend is also stirring debate. Some parents see it as a harmless way for kids to adapt, while others worry it undermines the entire point of the ban. Educators are split too, amused by the ingenuity, yet frustrated that students are still finding ways to drift off task during lessons. The viral clips prove one thing for sure: when it comes to tech, today's teens will always find a workaround.If your child's school has adopted a phone ban, there are a few ways you can help them adjust while keeping communication open and safe:TEENS AND PHONE USE WHILE DRIVING: WHY THIS DEADLY HABIT PERSISTSIf you're a parent, this shows just how inventive kids can be when rules are put in place. Cell phone bans may cut down on scrolling, but students are quickly shifting to other tools. They're chatting through shared Google Docs, buying MacBooks so they can iMessage during class, swapping notes over email, and even sticking to old-school Post-Its to stay in touch. While some of these workarounds seem harmless, they also carry risks, from distractions that take focus away from learning to new opportunities for bullying or even cheating. For teachers, it's a reminder that managing distractions in the classroom goes beyond phone policies. Laptops, messaging apps, and even simple sticky notes can become back doors for the same behaviors schools are trying to limit.Think your devices and data are truly protected? Take this quick quiz to see where your digital habits stand. From passwords to Wi-Fi settings, youll get a personalized breakdown of what youre doing right and what needs improvement. Take my Quiz here:CyberGuy.com/QuizCLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPPhone bans are reshaping the school day, and educators are already seeing benefits. Yet students are proving they'll always find ways to connect, whether through phones, laptops or even retro workarounds that echo the early internet era.What do you think? Are these bans helping kids learn better, or are they simply pushing students to get sneakier with tech? Let us know by writing to us atCyberGuy.com/ContactSign 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/NewsletterCopyright 2025 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved.

Fox News' "Antisemitism Exposed" newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world.IN TODAYS NEWSLETTER:-Trump snubbed by Nobel committee despite brokering peace deal in Gaza- HUGH HEWITT: Two years later, the world still fails to grasp Israel's 10/7 horror- Hollywood star warns antisemitism could lead to another 9/11TOP STORY: Hamas agreed to a Trump-brokered peace deal to end the Gaza war and release hostages, but the Nobel Peace Prize went to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado instead of President Trump. In the deal's first phase, Israel will withdraw to agreed lines as hostages are freed, possibly as soon as Monday. Despite widespread support for the coveted prize, which was awarded early Friday, Trump did not join former presidents Barack Obama, Jimmy Carter, Woodrow Wilson and Theodore Roosevelt as a Nobel laureate.VIDEO:Fox News Digital spoke with Cornell law professor William Jacobson, founder of the Equal Protection Project, following the two-year remembrance of the Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel.WATCH HERE:VIEW FROM HUGH: Columnist Hugh Hewitt argues that any discussion of the IsraelHamas war must begin by remembering the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas-led invasion of Israel, which killed over 1,100 people, wounded 5,000, and took 250 hostages. Comparing the assault to Pearl Harbor in scale, he defends Israels military response as extraordinarily restrained and humanitarian, and condemns Western critics for ignoring Hamass barbarism.TRUTH FROM TINSELTOWN: An Emmy Award-winning actress and pro-Israel advocate warned Americans that if they dont speak out against rising antisemitism and anti-West propaganda following the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas terror attacks in Israel, the United States could face another 9/11. Click here to find out who this brave actress is and read her full remarks.DEMONSTRATION OF HATE: Anti-Israel protesters in the U.K. went ahead with their demonstration in Trafalger Square, disregarding pleas from the government and police to cancel the event after a deadly synagogue attack in Manchester on Yom Kippur. The event came despite British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's plea to protesters to reconsider and to "respect the grief of British Jews this week."GUEST EDITORIAL: Ohad Ben Ami, who spent nearly 500 days in captivity after being kidnapped from Kibbutz Beeri on Oct. 7, 2023, pleads for the world to secure the release of the remaining 48 captives in Gaza, and expresses gratitude to the only man he believes can broker a deal.QUOTE OF THE WEEK: "In this past year, no leader or organization has contributed more to peace around the world than President Trump. While many have spoken eloquently about peace, he has achieved it." Hostages and Missing Families Forum, a group representing the families of hostages and terror victims formed after Oct. 7.- Looking for more on this topic?Find moreantisemitism coveragefrom Fox Newshere.-Did someone forward you this email?Subscribe toadditional newslettersfrom Fox Newshere.

Senate Republicans are taking a hands-off approach to threats from White House budget chief Russ Vought, arguing that his pressure on Senate Democrats to reopen the government, for now, is warranted.Away from the gridlock on Capitol Hill, Vought, who is the director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), has made moves to pressure Senate Democrats, led by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., to reopen the government.Before the shutdown started earlier this month, the OMB released a memo to government agencies instructing mass firings beyond the typical furloughs of nonessential employees during government shutdowns. He has since withheld nearly $30 billion in infrastructure funding to blue states and cities.SENATE DEMOCRATS BLOCK GOP PLAN AGAIN TO REOPEN GOVERNMENT AS MILITARY PAY DEADLINE LOOMSAnd earlier this week, a memo circulated around the White House that suggested that furloughed employees would not receive back pay when the government reopened a move that runs counter to a law signed by President Donald Trump in 2019."We heard earlier, right at the beginning of the shutdown, that we may see some terminations, some firings within the department," Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, told Fox News Digital. "We saw a lot of big numbers kind of thrown around, and they haven't materialized, which I think is good, but certainly what it does, it's very unsettling."The administrations latest actions come as conversations on a path out of the shutdown have been ongoing. For now, Republicans dont believe that Voughts moves are undercutting those talks.Sen. John Hoeven. R-N.D., told Fox News Digital that Vought was what Vought "thinks probably helps push Democrats to come to the table and open the government back up.""I mean, that's for him to decide," he said. "What I'm looking to do is to try to talk to enough Democrats, and I hope that between reaching out to them and pressure they get from back home, we can get the government open and back to work on these things."Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., told Fox News Digital that the administration was "going to do what they're going to do, and they've got to manage this, and they're going to manage it according to their priorities."SENATE GOP RESISTS 'NUCLEAR OPTION' AS DEM SHUTDOWN STANDOFF DEEPENS"I think they're trying to be sensitive to discussions up here that might be productive," Thune said. "But, you know, as of right now, it's like I said before, all this stuff is just kind of window dressing until we fundamentally get down to the issue about, are we going to open up the government or not?"And I think when all those issues go away, these guys, the things that the White House is talking about doing or hinting that they might do, become unnecessary," he continued.Senate Democrats are demanding a deal extending expiring Obamacare subsidies, and wont provide the votes needed to reopen the government unless they get more than a guarantee to tackle the issue.SENATE STALLS ON SHUTDOWN VOTE AMID WARNING FURLOUGHED WORKERS MAY LOSE PAYThune and Senate Republicans are adamant that they will negotiate on extending the tax credits, with reforms baked in, only after the government reopens. And so far, as the stalemate has dragged on, neither Vought nor the administration have taken action on their threats of mass firings or back pay. "Right now it's fine," Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., told Fox News Digital. "If he starts taking Draconian sorts of actions, then I think it creates a more difficult scenario for us. It puts us further away from what he wants to get accomplished, too."Still, Senate Democrats have not taken kindly to his overtures.Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., told Fox News Digital that there was "no question" Vought was hurting ongoing talks between the parties."Russ Vought is basically acting like a bomb thrower, and bomb throwers are never helpful in negotiations," he said.

Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the beloved chaplain for Loyola Chicago's men's basketball team, has died at 106.Sister Jean retired from her role two weeks ago due to health concerns, shortly after her birthday."In many roles at Loyola over the course of more than 60 years, Sister Jean was an invaluable source of wisdom and grace for generations of students, faculty, and staff," Loyola President Mark C. Reed said in a statement.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"While we feel grief and a sense of loss, there is great joy in her legacy," Reed said. "Her presence was a profound blessing for our entire community and her spirit abides in thousands of lives. In her honor, we can aspire to share with others the love and compassion Sister Jean shared with us."Sister Jean born Dolores Bertha Schmidt on Aug. 21, 1919, then taking the name Sister Jean Dolores in 1937 became one of the most talked-about personalities during the 2018 NCAA Tournament, as the Ramblers Cinderella run included a trip all the way to the Final Four.Sister Jeans news conference at that NCAA Tournament, she was told, drew more journalists than Tom Brady at the Super Bowl. Her likeness appeared on everything from socks to a Lego statue at her gallery in Loyolas art museum.ESPN PUNDITS, INCLUDING RYAN CLARK AND PAT MCAFEE, APOLOGIZE FOR CLAIMS ABOUT KYREN LACYIn 2023, she traveled to New York for the teams first-round matchup in the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament.During that trip, she made an appearance on"Fox & Friends," where she shared the three simple things she attributes to living a long and healthy life."Well, I tell people when they ask me that question that I eat well, I sleep well and, hopefully, I pray well," she said at the time. "My basketball team, it keeps me young. All these young people keep me young at heart. I cant walk, but they keep me young at heart."Born in San Francisco, Sister Jean grew up in a devoutly Catholic family. She witnessed the impact of the Great Depression, World War II and the building of the Golden Gate Bridge, which she recalls crossing on foot when it opened in 1937.Her religious calling, she said, came at the age of 8. She was in third grade when she met a kind, joyful teacher who belonged to the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Brimming with admiration, she would pray every day: "Dear God, help me understand what I should do, but please tell me I should become a BVM sister," she recounted in her memoir."I guess God listened to me on that one," she wrote.Fox News' Paulina Dedaj and The Associated Press contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

CNN's Anderson Cooper acknowledged that it was "not a great look" for New York Attorney General Letitia James to threaten to sue President Donald Trump after she was elected in 2018."According to PolitiFact, the day after she was elected in 2018, Letitia James was asked by a community activist if she was going to sue President Trump. And she replied, quote, Oh, were going to definitely sue him. Were going to be a real pain in the a--. Hes going to know my name personally," Cooper recalled on Thursday."I mean, thats not a great look for somebody who has just been elected, who has just been campaigning, who hasn't even looked, I guess deeply at any evidence," he added.NEW YORK AG LETITIA JAMES' INDICTMENT SPARKS SHARP PARTISAN DIVIDEWhile CNN legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin agreed that James' 2018 comments were "inappropriate," he argued that they were typical of "how our system works.""We live in a system where attorneys general and district attorneys in the United States unlike almost any other country are elected officials, are politicians, so they run for office making political statements. That's how our system works," he told Cooper. "It's not pretty. I don't think it's a great system, but there's nothing uncommon about it."Toobin added that just because James made "inappropriate comments" about the president doesn't mean that she should "get indicted for fraud years later," arguing that criminal cases are supposed to "stand or fall on their own merits."TURLEY HAILS TRUMPS 'TREMENDOUS VICTORY' AFTER CIVIL FRAUD PENALTY TOSSED, BLASTS 'GROTESQUE' USE OF NY LAWCoopers comments came during a broader discussion about James being indicted on charges of bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution by a federal grand jury on Wednesday.U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia Lindsey Halligan said James faces up to 30 years in prison per count, up to a $1 million fine on each count and forfeiture if she's convicted.In a statement, James said the charges were part of President Donald Trump's effort to impose "political retribution at any cost.""His decision to fire a United States Attorney who refused to bring charges against me and replace them with someone who is blindly loyal not to the law, but to the president is antithetical to the bedrock principles of our country," James said. "This is the time for leaders on both sides of the aisle to speak out against this blatant perversion of our system of justice."CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTUREEarlier this year, the Justice Department opened an investigation into James for alleged mortgage fraud after James successfully won a civil case last year against Trump and his Trump Organization over allegations of faulty business practices.Although James won the civil case against Trump, an appellate court in New York threw out the $500 million civil fraud penalty against the president in late August.The New York Appellate Division overturned the penalty after ruling the disgorgement was an excessive fine that violated the Eighth Amendment.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPFox News' Louis Casiano contributed to this report.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been a thorn in the New York Yankees' side since day one, but in the postseason, he took his performance up several notches.The Toronto Blue Jays slugger hit .529 in their American League Division Series win over their AL East rival, taking his already elite game to a new level.However, as the Yankees were on the brink of elimination Wednesday, a fan was caught on video throwing a can at a group of people, at least two of whom were wearing Guerrero's jersey.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe group can be seen yelling toward a fan in the rows behind them before a can comes flying into the shot. Several people then walked up the stairs, but order seemed to be restored before things got really ugly.According to longtime Latino baseball writer Hector Gomez, the group that had the can thrown at them included members of Guerrero's family."Fans attacked Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s family members with plastic bottles," Gomez wrote in his post.PHILADELPHIA SUFFERS MISERABLE SPORTS NIGHT IN CITY'S FIRST 'TRIPLE LOSS' IN OVER FOUR DECADESGuerrero has said in the past he would never play for the Yankees, citing "personal" reasons that "[go] back with my family."The Yankees were once thought to be set to sign his father, a Hall of Famer, ahead of the 2004 season, but they brought in Gary Sheffield instead.The Blue Jays await the winner of Game 5 between the Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners to see whom they will host for the first game of the ALCS on Sunday, as the Yankees' championship drought now spans 16 years.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X,and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Over the past few years, data breaches targeting schools, healthcare providers, and childcare services have been making headlines, exposing sensitive personal information and leaving families vulnerable. Now, a new breach has come to light that targets a nursery chain. Kido, which operates in the U.S., U.K., China and India, has reportedly had sensitive data stolen from thousands of children. Names, photos, addresses, birthdates, parental details and even safeguarding notes and medical records were allegedly accessed by a hacker group called Radiant.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/NewsletterAccording to reports, the hacker group Radiant claims to have stolen data related to around 8,000 children. To prove possession, they posted samples, including pictures and profiles of ten children, on a darknet website. They then issued a ransom demand, threatening to release more sensitive information unless Kido paid. In addition to targeting the nursery chain directly, Radiant reportedly called some of the children's parents, pressuring them to push Kido into paying the ransom.FBI WARNS ABOUT NEW EXTORTION SCAM TARGETING SENSITIVE DATAWhen questioned about their actions, the group defended their tactics as a form of "penetration testing" for which they supposedly deserved compensation. This defense is misleading, as such testing requires explicit permission from the organization being targeted or participation in an official bug bounty program. Without that consent, these actions are illegal and deeply unethical.The Kido breach is alarming for multiple reasons. First, it involves children's data, which is particularly sensitive and legally protected in most countries. Second, the attackers combined traditional data theft with intimidation tactics, reaching out to parents directly. History suggests that once criminals gain access to such information, the attacks can escalate.Breaches like this highlight how personal and digital security are intertwined. The potential misuse of data extends beyond simple identity theft. It can impact children's safety, family privacy and long-term well-being. With attackers leveraging both the stolen data and psychological pressure on parents, the threat is particularly potent and long-lasting.Even though the investigation into the Kido breach is ongoing, parents and schools can take immediate action to protect children's data and reduce the risk of further exploitation. Here's a detailed guide:Log in to email, school portals and cloud storage accounts linked to your child. Look for unusual activity such as unrecognized logins, changes to passwords or new connected devices. Set up notifications for account activity whenever possible so you are alerted instantly if something suspicious happens.Adding2FA creates an extra layer of security. Even if a hacker has a password, they won't be able to access the account without the second verification step. Most email providers, school portals and messaging platforms support this, and it's a simple step that dramatically improves security.Data broker sites often collect names, addresses and other personal details that hackers can use. 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This early warning allows you to take action before criminals attempt to exploit it.Identity theft companies can monitor personal information like your Social Security Number (SSN), phone number and email address, and alert you if it is being sold on the dark web or being used to open an account.They can also assist you in freezing your bank and credit card accounts to prevent further unauthorized use by criminals.See my tips and best picks on how to protect yourself from identity theft at CyberGuy.com/IdentityTheftA strong antivirus program protects devices from malware, phishing scams, and suspicious scripts. It is particularly important on devices that children use to access school portals or personal accounts. This ensures that if a hacker tries to use malware to get deeper access, it is blocked.The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware, potentially accessing your private information, is to have strong antivirus software installed on all your devices. 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 & iOS devices atCyberGuy.com/LockUpYourTechFor communications with schools, healthcare providers or any service handling sensitive information about children, consider using an email service that offers strong encryption and built-in protection against spoofing. This makes it harder for attackers to impersonate a school or parent.For recommendations on private and secure email providers that offer alias addresses, visitCyberGuy.com/MailTeach children not to share personal information online, including photos, addresses or school details. Encourage them to report anything suspicious and explain why it's important to keep login information private.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPData breaches targeting children are particularly concerning because they can have long-lasting consequences. The Kido incident is a stark reminder of the importance of proactive digital security measures for families. While organizations bear responsibility for protecting sensitive data, parents can take significant steps to monitor, secure and respond to potential threats.Have you ever reviewed what personal information about your child is online? 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