Cathy Engelbert did not receive a warm welcome in Phoenix on Friday night.The WNBA commissioner hit the court to deliver the Finals trophy to the Las Vegas Aces, but she was promptly met with boos.One attendee in the crowd was even spotted giving the middle finger while Engelbert spoke to congratulate the Aces.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Well, we're here today to celebrate a champion. Thank you to all the fans. Phoenix had a great run to get here, and I just want to congratulate the Aces on a performance, 2025 WNBA champions," Engelbert said amid continuous boos.The Aces, despite completing the sweep for their third title in four years, appeared visibly uncomfortable, and Finals MVP A'ja Wilson showed a look of concern.Engelbert has received a ton of backlash recently, as the commissioner allegedly made dismissive and patronizing remarks about player concerns. Napheesa Collier also claimed Engelbert said that Caitlin Clark "should be grateful she makes $16 million off the court, because without the platform that the WNBA gives her, she wouldn't make anything."Collier also alleged Engelbert told her, "Players should be on their knees, thanking their lucky stars for the media rights deal that I got them.""When you have great players, you need to treat them like that, and thats top to bottom," Aces point guard Chelsea Gray said after the game.WNBA NEEDS CAITLIN CLARK MORE THAN SHE NEEDS THE LEAGUE, LONGTIME SPORTSCASTER DAN PATRICK SAYSWilson shared her displeasure with Engelbert earlier this month, saying she was "disgusted" with Engelbert's comments. Wilson played a tambourine in celebration of Gray's comments on Friday.While addressing the alleged comments about Clark, Engelbert denied making them."Obviously, I did not make those comments. Caitlin has been a transformational player in this league. She's been a great representative of the game. Shes brought in tens of millions of new fans to the game," Engelbert said at a news conference last week.Clark said the league is in a "moment we have to capitalize on.""I think for me, and I have said this many times, it is all about relationships, and thats the truth," Clark said last week. "And I know thats really hard to say in professional sports. But whether it's a relationship with your front office, whether it's a relationship with the commissioner of the league, whether it's your relationship with your teammates thats the most important thing in leadership."The WNBA's current collective bargaining agreement ends on Oct. 31.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X,and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

An 81-year-old inmate who was the "longest serving resident of South Carolina's Death Row" died of natural causes this week, officials said.Fred Singleton passed away Monday at the Kirkland Correctional Institutions infirmary, the South Carolina Department of Corrections announced on Friday. He was sentenced to die in 1983 for raping and strangling a woman in Newberry County and stealing her jewelry, according to court records.Singleton spent his last three decades in prison in legal limbo after the state Supreme Court ruled he wasn't competent to be executed because he didn't understand he could die in the electric chair and only answered questions from his attorneys with "yes" or "no," according to The Associated Press.However, the justices also decided in 1993 that Singleton's death sentence should remain in case advances in psychology allowed him to get better and that he couldn't be forced to take medication to improve his mental state only so he could be executed, the AP added.SOUTH CAROLINA COURT MOVES FORWARD EXECUTION OF COP KILLER WHO SAYS MOST LAWS ARE UNCONSTITUTIONALProsecutors said Singleton broke into the home of 73-year-old widow Elizabeth Lominick in 1982. Two of her sisters and her niece found her body. She had been strangled with a bedsheet and Singleton's fingerprints were found on the screen of a bathroom window.When Singleton was arrested in Georgetown County, he had Lominick's diamond and gold rings in his pockets, and her car was found nearby with Singleton's fingerprints inside, police said.CONVICTED DOUBLE MURDERER EXECUTED BY FIRING SQUAD IN SOUTH CAROLINAThere are now 24 men remaining on South Carolinas death row after Singleton's death.There have been two firing squad executions in South Carolina this year.In early March, Brad Sigmon, a 67-year-old who was convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend's parents with a baseball bat in 2001, was executed by firing squad for the first time in 15 years in the U.S.The following month, Mikal Mahdi, 42, was put to death by the same method. He was convicted in the 2004 killings of an off-duty police officer in Calhoun County in South Carolina and a convenience store clerk in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He was sentenced to death for the murder of the officer and life in prison for the clerk's murder.Fox News Digitals Alexandra Koch, Sarah Rumpf-Whitten and The Associated Press contributed to this report.

MANCHESTER, N.H. - Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear isn't sugarcoating the work ahead for his party as it aims to escape the political wilderness."Ive got a lot of hope for the Democratic Party, but Im also honest enough to say the Democratic Party has a lot of work to do. The Democratic Party has to re-earn the faith of the American people," Beshear told around 100 Democratic politicians, officials, and activists this week during a stop in New Hampshire.Beshear, the two-term governor of red state Kentucky, is hitting the campaign trail, helping fellow Democrats running in elections this November and in next year's midterms.And his mission comes as Democrats work to rebound after last year's ballot box setbacks, when they lost control of the White House and Senate and failed to win back the House majority. They also lost ground to Republicans among Black, Hispanic and younger voters, all traditional members of the Democratic Party's base.DEMOCRATIC PARTY POLL NUMBERS KEEP HITTING ALL-TIME LOWSThis year, a slew of polls have flashed red alerts for the Democrats, as the party's favorable ratings have plunged to all-time lows."Number one, weve got to spend 80% of our time on things that matter to 100% of Americans," Beshear said, as he outlined his three steps Democrats need to take for political redemption.Beshear said that Democrats also have "to talk to people like normal human beings" instead of "talking down to people."His third step focus less on policy specifics and more on energizing voters. "We are really good at the what, but not so good at talking about the why,'" he said.HEAD HERE FOR THE LATEST FOX NEWS REPORTING ON THE 2025 ELECTIONSBeshear, the son of former Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear, was elected state attorney general before topping Republican Gov. Matt Bevin by a razor-thin margin in the 2019 gubernatorial showdown. He won re-election as governor two years ago.The moderate Democrat is currently vice chair of the Democratic Governors Association, and takes over next year as DGA chair.Beshear traveled to New Hampshire the day before a campaign stop in Virginia, where he campaigned on behalf of former Rep. Abigail Spanberger, the Democratic Party's gubernatorial nominee.New Jersey and Virginia are the only two states to hold contests for governor 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 President Donald Trump's popularity and second-term agenda, and are considered key barometers ahead of next year's midterms, when the House and Senate majorities are up for grabs.TRUMP LOOMS LARGE OVER 2025 ELECTIONS"I think both Virginia and New Jersey are races that we are going to win, and we are going to win by providing Americans with a vision. A vision that the American dream is still attainable. That a Democratic governor can deliver on good jobs, can deliver on making things more affordable," Beshear said in an interview with Fox News Digital.Looking ahead to next year, when he takes over steering the DGA, Beshear said, "Im going to work to win as many races as I can."Beshear's trip to New Hampshire, which for over a century held the first-in-the-nation presidential primary, sparked more speculation about his national ambitions in 2028, when a large field of Democrats are expected to run for their party's presidential nomination.The Kentucky governor spent his entire day Tuesday in New Hampshire, headlining a fundraiser in Concord for State House Democrats, a happy hour in Manchester for City Democrats, and a house party in Nashua hosted by a state senator.It was his second trip to New Hampshire in a year, after keynoting the state party's major autumn fundraising gala in 2024. And the latest trip to New Hampshire followed a stop earlier this year in South Carolina, another key early voting state in the Democratic Party's presidential primary calendar.Unlike other potential White House hopefuls, Beshear acknowledges he's mulling a 2028 bid.Asked about a 2028 run, Beshear reiterated to Fox News that after next year's midterm elections, "my family and I will sit down" to decide on whether to run for president.Beshear, pushing a vision of inclusiveness, said that "when I look at what my job is right now, I want to be a commonsense, common ground voice, in this crazy partisan climate we see right now, to try to get people focused on the things that matter most to our families"And looking ahead to the next presidential election, Beshear said, "Whats most important to me is that we have a candidate that can heal the country. We have too much of this us versus them. Our neighbor is not our enemy, and weve got to recognize that even if we disagree with them, we want whats best for them, and we really want their kids to have a great life."

President Donald Trump secured a historic peace deal between Israel and Hamas this week that will end the war in Gaza and return the hostages, two years after the terrorist network attacked Israel Oct. 7, 2023 all while the U.S. government remains in a shutdown due to a stalemate in the Senate.The president made the announcement on his Truth Social platform Wednesday."I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first Phase of our Peace Plan," the president posted. "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. All Parties will be treated fairly!"HAMAS ACCEPTS TRUMP PEACE PLAN ENDING 2 YEARS OF WAR IN GAZA, RETURNING HOSTAGESThe president said the day of the agreement was "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!" he posted.According to Israeli officials, the living hostages are expected to be released in a single phase within 72 hours. The return of the bodies of deceased hostages will take longer, but Israel insists on their inclusion in the deal.Trump warned that if Hamas did not agree to the deal, Israel would have the full backing of the U.S. to carry out its operational plans in Gaza.Moments before the president's announcement, photos emerged from the negotiation room in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, showing senior officials embracing and shaking hands as reports indicated significant progress toward a hostage release deal. Retired Israeli Defense Forces Major General Nitzan Alon was seen shaking hands with Qatars prime minister, with U.S. special envoySteve Witkoffin the background.TRUMP UNVEILS 20-POINT PLAN TO SECURE PEACE IN GAZA, INCLUDING GRANTING SOME HAMAS MEMBERS 'AMNESTY'On the other side, Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya and other senior officials appeared smiling.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement, "With Gods help, we will bring them all home."Netanyahu added in a statement in Hebrew, translated: "A great day for Israel. Tomorrow I will convene the government to approve the agreement and bring all our dear hostages home. I thank the heroic soldiers of the IDF and all the security forces thanks to their courage and sacrifice we have reached this day. I thank from the bottom of my heart President Trump and his team for mobilizing for this sacred mission of freeing our hostages. With Gods help, together we will continue to achieve all our objectives and expand peace with our neighbors."The terrorist organization Hamas announced in an official statement, "After responsible and serious negotiations conducted by the movement and the Palestinian resistance factions regarding President Trumps proposal in Sharm el-Sheikh, with the aim of ending the war of extermination against our Palestinian people and the withdrawal of the occupation from theGaza Strip, Hamas announces the reaching of an agreement that ends the war on Gaza, provides for the withdrawal of the occupation, allows the entry of aid and implements a prisoner exchange."TRUMP TEASES TRIP TO THE MIDDLE EAST AS GAZA PEACE DEAL TALKS CONTINUE"We greatly appreciate the efforts of the mediators in Qatar, Egypt andTurkey, and thank U.S. President Donald Trump for his efforts to bring about a final end to the war and the full withdrawal of the occupation from the Gaza Strip. We call on President Trump, the guarantor states of the agreement, and all Arab, Islamic and international parties to oblige the government of the occupation to fulfill all the agreements commitments, and not to allow it to evade or delay implementation of the accords."Trump is now expected to travel to the Middle East Sunday amid continued peace negotiations."I may go there, sometime toward the end of the week. Maybe on Sunday, actually, and we'll see," Trump said Wednesday from the White House as he kicked off a roundtable discussion event focused on the left-wing radical group Antifa."We have a great team over there, great negotiators, and there are, unfortunately, great negotiators on the other side also," Trump added. "But it's something I think that will happen. Got a good chance of happening."Meanwhile, the government shutdown continued this week, as Senate lawmakers again failed to reach a budget agreement.SENATE LEAVES WASHINGTON AS GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN NEARS 3RD WEEK, MILITARY PAY AT RISKNow, senators have left Washington, D.C., and plan to return to Capitol Hill early next week, as Republicans and Democrats in the upper chamber remain in a stalemate.Lawmakers voted deep into the night Thursday on the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, which advanced on a largely bipartisan vote. But the $925 billion package, which authorizes funding for the Pentagon, effectively was the last hurrah for the week in the upper chamber.While there was discussion of putting the House GOPs continuing resolution (CR), along with congressional Democrats counter-proposal, on the floor for one last vote, the plan never came to fruition. Both likely would have failed for an eighth consecutive time.The president has slammed Democratic leaders for shutting down the government amid one of "the most successful economies."Trump said he is "happy to work with the Democrats on their Failed Healthcare Policies, or anything else, but first they must allow our Government to re-open."Senate Minority LeaderChuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and most Democrats say they wont support funding the government unless Congress agrees toextend expiring Obamacare subsidies.COMEY PLEADS NOT GUILTY IN COURT AFTER INDICTMENT ON ALLEGED FALSE STATEMENTS, OBSTRUCTIONMeanwhile, the president also saw two of his political foes face federal indictment this week.Former FBI Director James Comey appeared in federal court in the Eastern District of Virginia Wednesday morning and pleaded not guilty to two counts of making a false statement in the jurisdiction of the legislative branch and one count of obstructing a congressional investigation related to the TrumpRussia probe.Comeys trial is set to begin Jan. 5, 2026.GRAND JURY INDICTS NY AG LETITIA JAMES ON BANK FRAUD CHARGES IN VIRGINIA FEDERAL COURTAnd Thursday evening, New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted for mortgage fraud.A federal grand jury in Virginia charged James with bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution. The indictment centers on James purchase of a home in Norfolk, Virginia. Prosecutors allege she falsely claimed it as a second residence to secure better loan terms before leasing it to tenants.James has denied wrongdoing, describing the charges as "political retribution.""These charges are baseless, and the presidents own public statements make clear that his only goal is political retribution at any cost," James said in a statement.Lindsey Halligan, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, 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."No one is above the law. The charges as alleged in this case represent intentional, criminal acts and tremendous breaches of the publics trust," Halligan said. "The facts and the law in this case are clear, and we will continue following them to ensure that justice is served."

Most people have an "Uncle Buck" in their life someone funny, who makes questionable life choices but has the purest heart. Mine was my late Uncle Bruce, who we affectionately called "Buck," because he was, in many ways, the living embodiment of the 1989 John Hughes creation.That was the power of John Candy the everyman whose performances could connect with viewers despite the divide of the screen. His life is revisited in the new Prime Video documentary "John Candy: I Like Me."The opening minutes are some of the most emotional. The film begins at the end of Candy's life in March 1994, showing footage from his memorial service. Moments later, we hear words from Dan Aykroyd's moving eulogy paired with images from the actor's stacked filmography, as well as personal photographs and home video clips. Aykroyd called Candy "grand" a descriptor the film proves true.THE SMASHING MACHINE REVIEW: DWAYNE JOHNSON FLEXES HIS ACTING MUSCLES IN GRITTY BIOPIC OF UFC LEGENDCandy's entire career is chronicled by colleagues from his days at Toronto's Second City like Aykroyd, Martin Short, Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Andrea Martin, Robin Duke and Dave Thomas. They are joined by some of Candy's most memorable co-stars, like Tom Hanks ("Splash"), Steve Martin ("Planes, Trains and Automobiles"), Bill Murray ("Stripes") and Macaulay Culkin ("Uncle Buck") as well as other comedy geniuses like Conan O'Brien and Mel Brooks, who directed Candy in "Spaceballs." They offer fun, behind-the-scenes anecdotes on their various projects with Candy while lionizing his talent and warmth."I wish I had more bad things to say about him," Murray jokes early in the film.Those unfamiliar with Candy's biography will learn how haunted he was by his father's sudden passing on his 5th birthday his dad was only 35 a loss that spawned the chronic anxiety Candy battled as well as fear of his own death before he died at 43. While he rarely took care of himself as he buried his own pain through eating, drinking and smoking, his friends and loved ones said he always prioritized them.ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER REVIEW: LEONARDO DICAPRIO GOES FOR LAUGHS IN POLITICALLY CHARGED WILD RIDEOne example came from Culkin, who heralded Candy's "paternal" instincts on the set of "Uncle Buck," saying his father was "already a monster" even before fame and money poured in from "Home Alone.""I think John, who was looking a little side-eyed over like, 'Is everything alright over there? You doing good? Good day? Like, everything's alright? Everything good at home? Alright,'" Culkin says. "That's a testament to the kind of man he was. I think he was just looking out for the kid, which I appreciate because it doesn't happen that often. It actually happened less as time went on."I wish I got more of that in my life. It's important that I remember that. I remember John caring when not a lot of people did," he adds.THE BALTIMORONS' REVIEW: CHRISTMAS COMES EARLY WITH THIS CHARMING, FEEL-GOOD ROM-COM"I Like Me" is a family affair. Candy's widow, Rose, and their children Jennifer and Chris all credited as co-executive producers shed light on his devotion as a husband and father, even amid his skyrocketing fame. Colin Hanks, son of Candy's "Splash" co-star, directs the film, with Ryan Reynolds also serving as a producer.In the director's chair, Hanks handles Candy's story with tenderness, weaving discussions of the actor's insecurities and struggle with weight Rose notes, "The industry wanted him big," despite his earnest efforts to live a healthier life with footage that showcases his unmatched ability to make people laugh. We also get to hear Candy's own words as archives of his past interviews are sprinkled throughout the film. Many are him talking about how much his family meant, some show his vulnerabilities, like when being confronted with uncomfortable questions about his size. It's subtle, but the anguish is there. He was human, after all.CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST MEDIA AND CULTURE NEWS"John Candy: I Like Me" is a bittersweet tribute to a lovable, once-in-a-lifetime talent that was tragically taken from us far too soon. This stroll down memory lane will only give Candy's fans more to love about him and hopefully will inspire new fans to revisit the classics.Now, if you excuse me, I've got a Candy marathon to start."John Candy: I Like Me" is rated PG-13 for smoking, some strong language, drug material and suggestive material. Running time: 1 hour, 53 minutes. Streaming now on Prime Video.

Archaeologists recently unearthed the remnants of a historic royal palace from a Polish river, shedding light on a violent part of the country's history.The Museum of Polish History announced the discovery in a Sept. 10 press release. The artifacts were uncovered in the Vistula River in Warsaw, and were connected to the 17th-century royal residence Villa Regia.Officials described Villa Regia as "one of the most magnificent palaces of 17th-century Europe," before it was looted and destroyed during the Swedish Deluge, which lasted from 1655 to 1660.ANGLER EXPECTING A FISH PULLS UP RARE 700-YEAR-OLD SWORD: REAL TREASURESThe Swedish military occupied the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth during that time. Historians estimate that as much as a quarter of the population was lost, marking one of the deadliest chapters in the nation's history.In 1656, Swedish troops took valuables from the palace and attempted to sail away but their vessel sank in the Vistula River before they made it out of Warsaw."Architectural elements, from marble claddings and tiles to fragments of monumental staircases, were carried off and some were sunk in the Vistula," the museum said.Among the artifacts retrieved was a fragment of an arcade arch that weighs more than 440 pounds.SURPRISED ARCHAEOLOGISTS UNEARTH ANCIENT GRAVES CAUGHT BETWEEN PAGAN, CHRISTIAN RITUALS IN POLANDArchaeologists also found the fragment of a pillar's capital, or top, which was "previously unknown in the context of finds from this site," per officials."[The finds] will allow new measurements and provide valuable information for reconstructing the royal residence Villa Regia," the museum added."All recovered fragments have been secured and transferred to the collections of the Museum of Polish History, where they will undergo further conservation and research."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERKrzysztof Niewiadomski, the Museum of Polish History's deputy director of programs, said that he plans to reconstruct the palace staircase with the artifacts that were retrieved."With this monumental structure, we will tell the story of the power and wealth of the old Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, and, by referring to the Swedish Deluge, about the crisis of the state," he noted.MORE FROM FOX NEWS LIFESTYLE"Acquiring such valuable artifacts would not have been possible without good cooperation with archaeologists, the city of Warsaw and the provincial heritage conservator."Poland has been the setting of several exciting archaeological discoveries in 2025.Fox News Digital recently spoke with a hobbyist group in Poland that found ancient treasures while searching for World War II rockets.Earlier this summer, archaeologists in Gdask uncovered an elite knight's burial beneath a former ice cream parlor.

"Family Matters" star Darius McCrary was arrested near the U.S.-Mexico border in California.According to arrest records obtained by Fox News Digital, the actor was arrested by the U.S. Border Patrol on Sunday, Oct. 5, on felony charges and is being held in a San Diego jail. He has not yet been sentenced and is not currently eligible for bail. The records list it as a "fugitive arrest."McCrary's rep, Ann Barlow, told Fox News Digital, "Darius was picked up at the Border of Mexico because he was partnering with a real estate developer that is building homes for the homeless in Tijuana, Mexico. Darius was doing a GOOD DEED when he discovered he had a felony warrant at the Border of Mexico for a missed court appearance."She continued, "The missed court appearance was for an ongoing child support dispute, whereas Oakland County mailed the notice to appear to Darius PO BOX giving him only 3 days to appear in Michigan Court. Unfortunately, Darius had COVID therefore did not check his PO Box until the day after his court date."EX-NBA PLAYER MARCUS MORRIS ARRESTED ON FELONY FRAUD CHARGE"However, he immediately notified the judge with a doctor's note diagnosis of COVID," his rep added.His first court date is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 15.Best known for playing Eddie Winslow on the hit 90s sitcom, the actor has faced legal issues in the past.His ex-wife, Tammy Brawner, filed for divorce from McCrary in 2017, citing irreconcilable differences and stating she was concerned for their 3-year-old daughter's safety. She received full legal and physical custody of their daughter in 2019, per People.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSMcCrary was ordered to attend alcohol and drug abuse and batterers intervention classes within 12 months and was granted visits with their daughter. He was also reportedly ordered to pay $1,366 per month in child support.According to court documents obtained by TMZ in February 2018, Brawner made several allegations against McCrary. One claim was that he "held [our daughter] over a hot stove with fire going and boiling water going," stating she was "no more than eight or nine months old" when the incident occurred.She also alleged that McCrary told her he did not like their daughter "and that he wish[ed] he didn't have her.'"CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERThat same year, McCrary told TMZ, "None of these allegations are true I would never do anything to harm my child.

At least four people are dead and 12 others were injured overnight in a shooting in Leland, Mississippi, at a downtown event taking place during Leland High School homecoming weekend, the citys mayor told Fox News Digital on Saturday.Leland Mayor John Lee said he had no information as to the identity of the shooter, who has not been located as of Saturday morning. He added that, "justice will be served.""I just want to say, you know, our prayers and condolences go out to the family of the deceased and the ones that's been injured and shot," Lee said.The mayor told Fox News Digital he is asking for prayer for his city, "Because this is not something thats ever happened here before.""It was homecoming weekend, of course, and everybodys family and friends and neighbors [were] together having fun in the downtown area, as we do every year," Lee added.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.Fox News Digital's Sarah Taylor contributed to this report.

The Church of England faced widespread mockery on Friday after it installed graffiti art on the walls and columns of the United Kingdoms oldest cathedral.Days after the first female Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, was appointed, visitors were surprised by a new display simulating graffiti painted over the masonry of one of Englands most famous places of worship.UK-based news outlet The Times reported that according to those working at the cathedral, the "Hear Us" installation, using large stickers simulating graffiti, was reportedly inspired by working with "marginalised communities and a team of skilled artists to create vibrant handwritten literature responding to the question: What would you ask God?" The project was conceived by poet Alex Vellis and curator Jacquiline Creswell.These questions range from queries such as, "God, what happens when we die?" to "Why did you create hate when love is by far more powerful?" Numerous public figures have blasted the art display as one that is either a clumsy appeal to youth or a sign of civilizational decay.Vice President JD Vance offered his observation, "It is weird to me that these people don't see the irony of honoring marginalized communities by making a beautiful historical building really ugly."ANCIENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH REVEALS MYSTERIOUS 1,600-YEAR-OLD WARNING TO NONBELIEVERS: 'ONLY THE RIGHTEOUS'"It is the equivalent of a middle aged elementary school teacher trying to rap to "reach the kids." Demeaning, embarrassing, and counterproductive for all involved," Alliance Defending Freedom senior counsel Brian Knight responded to Vances post.Elon Musk replied to the news by arguing, "Whoever approved this travesty should be fired immediately." He also added that "Relentless anti-Western propaganda has made so many people in the West want to suicide their own culture. Unfortunately, propaganda works.""Graffiti in #CanterburyCathedral is not art. Its a symptom of how far weve fallen - the intentional ugly-fication of a once-beautiful culture," Caitlin Boyle, the York County GOPs 1st Vice Chair and Moms for Liberty Chair wrote. "We destroy whats sacred, call it "expression," and wonder why nothing feels meaningful anymore. Raise the standard m in art, clothing, literature, and life."ROCKS HURLED THROUGH DC CHURCH'S STAINED-GLASS WINDOWS, CAR DESTROYED AS FEDERAL CRIME CRACKDOWN CONTINUESCathedral staff, aware of the public backlash, have argued that such graffiti is not out of place, as there has been a "great variety of historical graffiti within the cathedral, including masons marks, religious graffiti in the form of crosses and Christograms, and marks made throughout the centuries by pilgrims and other visitors".That said, the Church of England has done controversial and overtly political art installations before. In 2017 amid the height of the Syrian refugee crisis artist Arabella Dorman used 700 items of refugees clothing salvaged from Greece to create a display, "Suspended," where the items were hung over parishioners at St Jamess church in Piccadilly, London.When reached for comment by Fox News Digital, David Monteith, Dean of Canterbury, said, "Seeing the bold graffiti-style transfers juxtaposed against the Cathedrals stonework is undoubtedly jarring and will be unacceptable for some. But how can considering sincere questions of faith and meaning within a place of worship be interpreted as sacrilegious or a travesty? Or how can a temporary transfer that will leave no mark or adhesive be seen as vandalism?"He continued, "We could easily have rendered the questions to God as medieval-style calligraphy or in Times New Roman, neatly hung on canvas within the Cathedral, but they would likely have gone unnoticed and unremarked upon - with few if any choosing to engage with the questions of faith and meaning at their heart."Monteith added, "People will love or hate our Hear Us installation, no question. But rather than react just on the basis of a few online comments, I would encourage people to come and experience the artworks for themselves and to make up their own minds. Rather than be distracted by the aesthetics of the graffiti lettering, I hope that people will want to think deeply about the questions posed within the artworks, and experience the sense of meaningful encounter that we want all who come to the Cathedral to have."CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE

If you stayed up for the decisive Game 5 between the Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers, it was worth every second.In a game that lasted roughly five hours and ended after 1 a.m. ET, the Mariners are headed to their first American League Championship Series in 24 years after a 3-2 win in a 15-inning marathon.Both teams were kept scoreless from the top of the eighth through the top of the 15th, but the Mariners finally pulled through with Jorge Polancos bases-loaded single to send them to the ALCS and end the longest winner-take-all game in history.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMDetroit wasted a stellar performance by Tarik Skubal, who struck out 13 while pitching six innings of one-run ball. The soon-to-be two-time reigning AL Cy Young Award winner was taken out of the game with a 2-1 lead, and the Tigers bullpen promptly allowed the tying run in the seventh.It did not help matters that the Tigers went 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position and left 10 on base, with their only two runs coming on a two-run home run by Kerry Carpenter in the sixth. Seattle was hardly better, leaving a dozen on, but they were the ones who came through.The phrase "everyone is available in October" was well put to use. After both starters, George Kirby and Skubal, left the game, three other starting pitchers were used. The Tigers had Jack Flaherty go for two innings on two days rest, while both Logan Gilbert (also two days) and Luis Castillo, the winning pitcher, got some action.YANKEES FAN THROWS CAN AT VLADIMIR GUERRERO JR'S FAMILY BEFORE ELIMINATION: REPORT"I know we played a long game, but this team never gave up," Polanco said. "I know there is a lot of emotion, but we are always trying to keep it simple. Im just trying to go out there and play and trying to get the win.""Just an incredible ballgame from top to bottom," Mariners manager Dan Wilson said."It was such a tough night," Seattle catcher Cal Raleigh said. "Everyone put their other stuff side and did everything for the team, including Logan and Luis." It was Gilbert's first relief outing since 2017, when he was at Stetson University.Detroit's season officially ended in heartbreak with a touch of what could have been, as this series probably should have been taking place in Michigan. The Tigers held a double-digit lead in the AL Central in early September but squandered it. They salvaged that by taking down the Cleveland Guardians, who hosted the Wild Card Series after overtaking Detroit in the standings, but this is certainly now how they envisioned going home.The Mariners will now face the Toronto Blue Jays for the pennant, and an entire generation of fans will see one of these teams in the World Series for the first time. The Blue Jays have not been in the Fall Classic since 1993, while the Mariners have never made it past the ALCS.Game 1 is Sunday in Toronto at 8:03 p.m. ET.The Associated Press contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X,and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.