The prosecuting attorney in the case of Bryan Kohberger, accused of murdering four University of Idaho students, notified the court in a recent filing that the state does not intend to call lay witnesses during the penalty phase of the trial, if he is convicted.The prosecution wrote in the filing obtained by Fox News Digital that it "hereby provides notice that the State does not intend to call any lay witnesses during the penalty phase."The document was filed late last week in the District Court of the Fourth Judicial District in the State of Idaho.JUDGE RULES DEATH PENALTY TO REMAIN AS POSSIBLE PUNISHMENT AMID BRYAN KOHBERGER AUTISM DIAGNOSIS"Rather, the State intends to rely on testimony and evidence admitted during the guilt phase," the filing says.The state does intend to allow victim impact statements from immediate family members of the victims who are present for the potential sentencing hearing.Read the court filing:Kohberger is charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of four students at the University of Idaho, including Kaylee Goncalves, 21; Xana Kernodle, 20; Madison Mogen, 21; and Ethan Chapin, 20. He is also charged with one count of felony burglary.The four students were killed in a home attack on Nov. 13, 2022, near the university's campus.FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON XThe state will pursue the death penalty if Kohberger is convicted.His defense attorney, Anne Taylor, recently found herself the object of Judge Steven Hippler's scorn when she presented a motion to take the death penalty off the table in the case.SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTERShe argued that the prosecution's discovery was so sloppy that Kohberger could not possibly review the evidence against him before his trial is scheduled to begin in August.GET REAL-TIME UPDATES DIRECTLY ON THE TRUE CRIME HUBWHAT WENT BRYAN KOHBERGER'S WAY AND WHAT DIDN'T AT EVIDENCE MOTIONS HEARING"[Kohberger] has been receiving discovery in the same manner for over two years," Hippler wrote. "[Kohberger] has not sought additional resourcesto hire additional staff to review discovery or obtain litigation document control software to help organize and sort the evidence. His lead counsel insisted that she be allowed to take on a second high-profile capital case despite the voluminous discovery in this case."Hippler also added that Taylor, "indicated that her practice is to personally review all the discovery herself, rather than rely on associates and staff to review materials to cut through the less relevant information and point to what materials need review by lead counsel."Fox News Digital reached out to Taylor and to Latah County Prosecuting Attorney Bill Thompson's office.Fox News' Adam Sabes contributed to this report.

FIRST ON FOX:A Democrat running for Congress in New Jersey who has been positioning herself as a moderate to unseat the sitting Republican in a pro-Trump district, has deleted several social media posts promoting progressive candidates and causes.Democrat Rebecca Bennett, who is running in the Democratic primary to unseat GOP Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. in New Jerseys 7th Congressional District, is a Navy veteran and current member of the Air Force National Guard who has been labeled by local media as a "moderate" in a race the Cook Political Report ranks as "Lean Republican."A Fox News Digital review of Bennetts X account, which was created in July 2011 and recently converted from @BigRedBecks to@RebeccaForNJ07,shows several deleted posts that seemingly drift away from the "moderate" label, including praise of progressive Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren."Love her," Bennett said in anow-deleted post about Warren in 2019.BIDEN DENIES HE LEFT 2024 RACE TOO LATE TO STOP TRUMP, SAYS IT WOULDN'T HAVE MADE A DIFFERENCE"I love everything about this," Bennett said in anow-deleted post praising a video mashup of Warren to the tune of a Taylor Swift song. "(Except the misogyny that makes it real) #TeamWarren."Bennett has also removed posts praising former Vice President Kamala Harris, who was defeated by President Donald Trump, not only nationally, but also narrowly with voters in Keans district by just over one percentage point."Lets Goooooo," Bennett wrote in anow-deleted post after Harris was announced as then-former Vice President Joe Bidens running mate in 2020.If elected, Bennett would serve alongside Democratic New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker, who she praised in 2020, calling him the "best senator." That post hassince been deleted.VANCE, CONSERVATIVES BLAST OMAR OVER RESURFACED 'FEARFUL OF WHITE MEN' CLIP: 'GENOCIDAL LANGUAGE'During the civil unrest and rioting that erupted after the death of George Floyd in 2020, Bennett posted on X that she agreed in anow-deleted post with a comment from former Obama campaign strategist David Plouffe, where he said House Democrats should "hold hearings" and investigate law enforcement officials responding to the riots.Bennett also deleted a post that appears to support the first impeachment of President Trump."Officially a @JasonCrowCO6 fan," Bennett posted on January 21, 2020 as the impeachment trial was unfolding where Crow ultimately voted to impeach. "Im a vet who also didnt have the equipment I needed to do my job, so this is personal for me too. #ImpeachmentTrial."Fox News Digital reached out to Bennetts team to inquire about the motivation behind deleting the X posts.Bennett's announcement video, which is almost two minutes long, does not mention that she is a Democrat.In a statement to Fox News Digital, National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) spokeswoman Maureen O'Toole said, "Its clear Rebecca Bennett is desperately trying to run away from her past and cover up her radical, out of touch agenda.""But New Jersey voters see right through her act and know exactly who she is: a radical scam artist who cant be trusted."Bennett's team, in a statement to Fox News Digital, did not address why the posts were removed but dismissed the criticism from the NRCC."Its no surprise to see the NRCC and conservative news outlets start attacking Rebecca, because they know she is a serious threat to beat Congressman Tom Kean next November and flip NJ7," Dan Bryan, senior advisor to the Bennett campaign, said."Rebecca and her campaign will continue to ignore recycled bad faith attacks from right-wing outlets and focus on her record serving this country and Congressman Keans failure to deliver for working families in our district."Bennett is not the first New Jersey Democrat running for Congress to face scrutiny over deleted social media posts.Sue Altman, who was defeated by Kean in 2024, faced heated criticism for deleting social media posts that were critical of law enforcement.The race in NJ-07 will be closely watched in next year's midterm elections given the thin majority Republicans currently hold in the House of Representatives, where the GOP currently holds 220 seats compared to 215 for the Democrats.

Hilaria Baldwin is seemingly calling out Amy Schumer after she previously threw a comedic jab at her Spanish roots.In her new book, "Manual Not Included," Baldwin opened up about the emotional toll of being the target of jokes that questioned her identity and heritage.Although the wife of Alec Baldwin did not mention Schumers name, she wrote about a "famous person, someone Ive never met, who said nasty and untrue things about me and my family" in excerpts obtained by People.HILARIA BALDWIN CLAIMS 'THE WHOLE WORLD WAS MEAN TO ME' AFTER SHE WAS SLAMMED FOR SPANISH ACCENTBaldwin claimed in her book that an unnamed celebrity mentioned her and her family in a "show" and that "she even tried to bait me and Alec via Instagram.""We didnt engage with her and I guess I am proud of that," she penned. "It made me mad at the system, but here, in this book, is where I can talk about it. I dont need to use her name, and I dont want any problems with her"She continued to call Schumer a "total stranger" and preferred to be "left out of any articles that mention her, because she has nothing to do with me"HILARIA BALDWIN FIRES BACK AT CRITICS WHO SLAMMED HER FOR SCOLDING ALEC DURING AWKWARD RED CARPET INTERVIEWBaldwin revealed that the public scrutiny surrounding the scandal left her physically ill with stress. The mother-of-eight also claimed her kids were brought to tears over the controversial commentary."It gutted me because I couldnt understand how someone could be so inherently cruel," she wrote. "I dont need an apology No matter what, I hope I never meet her."In April 2023, Schumer poked fun at Baldwin's Spanish heritage in a Netflix special, "Emergency Contact." In the comedy special, she asked the audience, "Do you guys know who Hilaria Baldwin is?""Im saying it wrong. Im sorry," she said before adopting a Spanish accent to repeat Baldwin's name.Born Hillary Lynn Hayward-Thomas in Boston, the former yoga teacher was accused of exaggerating her Spanish heritage after it was uncovered on social media in 2020."So, I just cant wrap my head around this story," Schumer said in the special. "If you don't know who I mean, this is Alec Baldwin's wife."Schumer recalled meeting Hilaria "years ago" backstage at "Saturday Night Live." When Alec attempted to introduce his wife to the comedian, Schumer said, "I saw her and I said, 'No, thank you.'"She added, "I'm trying to hang on to my self-esteem, OK. She is a tiny Disney princess and I look like Ben Roethlisberger from most angles."Schumer remembered Hilaria having a "very thick, Spanish accent, from Spain.""They have a von Trapp amount of children, and they named them all Im not sure, but very Spanish names like Jamn, Croqueta and Flamenco, you know. And all of this would be fine and beautiful, except that Hilaria from Espaa is actually Hillary from Boston."The Baldwins share eight small children together Carmen, 11, Rafael, 9, Leonardo, 8, Romeo, 6, Eduardo, 4, Mara Luca, 4, and Ilaria, 2. The couple welcomed Mara Luca via surrogacy five months after the birth of Eduardo. Hilaria chose to do surrogacy after she miscarried one embryo following in vitro fertilization.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERBaldwin claimed she was born in Mallorca and raised in Boston. She said on a podcast in April 2020 that she moved to the U.S. when she was 19 years old to attend NYU.She has since apologized for the confusion and admitted in an Instagram post at the time that "culture, languages, sexual orientations, religions [and] political beliefs" are "allow[ed] to be fluid."Meanwhile, Schumer criticized Baldwin in her comedy special, saying, "My point is that all evidence points to this woman, since she met her husband, has straight up pretended to be from Spain. And her husband shot someone now stay with me."Alec was charged with involuntary manslaughter in January 2023 after the gun he was holding fired on the set of "Rust," killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injuring director Joel Souza.Reps for Schumer and Baldwin did not immediately respond to Fox News Digitals request for comment.Fox News Digital's Tracy Wright contributed to this report.

Organic pumpkin seeds imported from Canada have been recalled because they could be contaminated with salmonella, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).Advantage Health Matters, with headquarters in Ontario, Canada, is recalling its 8-ounce packages of Organic Traditions Jumbo Pumpkin Seeds.The seeds "have the potential to be contaminated with salmonella," the FDA said in its recall announcement.SNACK FOOD RECALLED AMID UNDECLARED PRESENCE OF ALMONDS AND SESAMESalmonella is one of the leading causes of foodborne illnesses worldwide, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).Symptoms of salmonella include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and stomach cramps, the CDC said.It can also cause "serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems," according to the FDA.The recalled pumpkin seeds were distributed in the states of New York, New Jersey and Virginia in retail stores and through mail orders.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERThey come in an 8-ounce, clear plastic package with the lot number L250320200 on the back and an expiration date of May 2, 2027, stamped on the side."This recall was triggered by a recall of a supplier in another country," according to the FDA.For more Lifestyle articles, visitwww.foxnews.com/lifestyleAlthough no illnesses have been reported, production "has been suspended" while the company investigates the source of the problem, the FDA stated.Anyone who has purchased the recalled pumpkin seeds is "urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund."Fox News Digital reached out to Advantage Health Matters for comment on the recall.

Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., was one of the final senators to question OpenAI chief Sam Altman during Thursdays Senate Commerce Committee hearing, and the subject of both Three Mile Island and the Democrats penchant for Carhartt outerwear came up.Fetterman said that as a senator he has been able to meet people with "much more impressive jobs and careers" and that due to Altmans technology, "humans will have a wonderful ability to adapt."He told Altman that some Americans are worried about AI on various levels, and he asked the executive to address it.In response, Altman said he appreciated Fettermans praise.FROM FLOPPY DISKS TO FLIGHT DELAYS, TOP LAWMAKER WARNS US AIR SYSTEM IS DUE FOR A REBOOT"Thank you, Senator, for the kind words and for normalizing hoodies in more spaces," he said."I love to see that. I am incredibly excited about the rate of progress, but I also am cautious," Altman said about the Democrats particular question."I think this is beyond something that we all fully yet understand where it's going to go. This is, I believe, among the biggest technological revolutions humanity will have ever produced. And I feel privileged to be here."Fetterman also questioned Microsoft Vice Chair Brad Smith on concerns over the proliferation of data centers making utility costs for Pennsylvanians and Americans go up."For me, energy security is national security," he said, citing the use of renewable energy and fossil fuels.FETTERMAN SLAMS DUMB HIT PIECE ABOUT HEALTH, SAYS IT FELT LIKE BEING IN 'GOODFELLAS"My focus is also that I want to make sure that ratepayers in Pennsylvania really hit too hard for throughout all of this," he said, as many mid-Atlantic states are seeing an increase in land purchases for data centers that new tech like AI requires.While the construction of such centers does create jobs, he said, those roles are often temporary.He went on to note how Microsoft is seeking to revive a reactor on Three Mile Island in Dauphin County, which infamously melted down decades ago, and carbon-neutral means to power data centers and more."I've been tracking the plan to reopen TMI (Three Mile Island). My own personal story is I had to grab my hamster and evacuate during the meltdown in 1979," he said.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"You might assume that I was anti-nuclear, and I actually am very supportive of nuclear because that's an important part of the stack if you really want to address climate change.""But I know that's to power Microsoft's data center. And I really appreciate that, but if I'm saying now, if we're able to commit that, the power purchase agreement, it's not going to raise electricity for Pennsylvania families."Smith replied that in data center construction, Microsoft plans to invest in the power grid an equivalent amount to the electricity it will use so that it is not tapping into constricted supply."No. 2, we'll manage all of this in a way that ensures that our activity does not raise the price of electricity to the community," he said.

Have you ever taken a beautiful photograph with your iPhone and sent it to a friend, only for them to tell you the image looks blurry on their Android phone? You definitely aren't alone.Tony from Orchard Park, New York, shared his experience about having difficulty receiving high-quality photos to his Android from an iPhone: "Photos texted to my Android from an iPhone user are compressed, small. Is there a solution?"When sending photos from an iPhone to an Android phone, images often appear blurry or compressed due to differences in messaging protocols and compression methods. This issue arises because Apple uses SMS/MMS to send messages to Android devices, which compresses images due to size limitations. Additionally, iPhones often use the HEIC format, which may not be fully supported on Android devices, leading to compatibility issues and reduced quality.Join the FREE "CyberGuy Report": Get my expert tech tips, critical security alerts and exclusive deals, plus instant access to myfree "Ultimate Scam Survival Guide" when you sign up!With the release of iOS 18, RCS (Rich Communication Services) messaging is now available on iPhones. This new feature allows you to send uncompressed images between iPhone and Android devices, significantly improving the quality of shared photos. Be sure to update your devices to take advantage of this feature.Go to Settings > General >Software Update.Download and install iOS 18.OpenSettings > Apps >Messages. Tap onRCS Messaging, Toggle onRCS Messaging.However, enabling RCS requires both devices to support it, and it may not be available on all carriers immediately.Change your iPhone's camera settings to use more compatible formats. Go toSettings >Camera > Formats and selectMost Compatible instead of "High Efficiency." This ensures photos are captured in a format that is more easily readable by Android devices.SAY GOODBYE TO YOUR BLURRY VIDEOS ON YOUR PHONE WITH THESE TIPS AND TRICKSIf you're looking for another way to send high-quality photos, you can upload them straight from your iPhone to Google Photos and share the link with your friends and family. Google Photos allows you to optimize file sizes and set the upload quality to "Original Quality" to keep your photos looking just as you took them.BEST WAYS TO SEND LARGE FILES ON ANY DEVICEIf your iPhone iMessage has "Low-Quality Image Mode" enabled, then this might be causing your photos to decrease in image quality when being sent over to an Android phone. Here's what you need to do to turn off Low-Quality Image Mode:WHAT IS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)?GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HEREWhen you turn off Low-Quality Image Mode, it's important to remember that your iPhone will now store images at their original file size. This means they will take up more space on your iPhone and the Android phone you send the image to.Several third-party messaging apps, such as FaceBook Messenger and Telegram, allow you to keep your photo files at their original size, ensuring that quality doesn't decrease. However, not all messaging apps are created equal. Several, such as WhatsApp, still somewhat reduce image quality, although it is still a higher quality image transfer than you would see via MMS.HOW TO SEND LARGE VIDEOS OVER EMAIL ON YOUR PHONEIf you receive a blurred photo, a tool likeSnapseed is great to help you sharpen the image and upscale the resolution. However, while Snapseed can upscale the resolution of your photographs, it won't be able to restore any data that has been lost during the photo compression process. It's a free app, and I found it to be one of the easiest ways to upscale image quality on your iPhone.HOW TO DELETE PHOTOS FROM YOUR IPHONE WHILE KEEPING THEM IN ICLOUDIt's clear that the frustration of blurry photos when sending between iPhone and Android users is a common issue, primarily due to differences in how each platform handles image compression. Thankfully, with the introduction of RCS messaging on iPhones, you can now send uncompressed images, significantly improving quality. Additionally, utilizing cloud services like Google Photos or third-party messaging apps can help maintain image clarity. As technology evolves, we can hope for even smoother sharing experiences across devices. So next time you snap a photo, remember these tips to ensure your memories are shared in all their glory.What's the most creative workaround you've discovered for sharing high-quality images between iPhones and Android devices? Let us know by writing us atCyberguy.com/Contact.For more of my tech tips and security alerts, subscribe to my free CyberGuy Report Newsletter by heading toCyberguy.com/Newsletter.Ask Kurt a question or let us know what stories you'd like us to cover.Follow Kurt on his social channels:Answers to the most-asked CyberGuy questions:New from Kurt:Copyright 2025 CyberGuy.com.All rights reserved.

EXCLUSIVE: President Donald Trump's Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Doug Collins, has proposed a 15% workforce reduction with a goal of cutting 80,000 jobs at the VA.Retired Lt. Col. Jim Whaley, CEO of Mission Roll Call, a veteran advocacy non-profit, said such VA reform is necessary to improve veterans' lives across the United States.Whaley told Fox News Digital that veterans want to see less bureaucracy at the VA and more "community care" to cut wait times and increase services at local VA hospitals, but "if it was easy, somebody would have solved it.""Every American and politician, from both sides of the aisle, can agree that we want to make sure we take care of our veterans," Whaley said. "We just got out of over 20 years of war, so there are a lot of veterans and their families that need help. We want to make sure that every dollar that the American taxpayer is paying to support the VA is spent wisely, and that veterans are getting the care that they need. And more importantly, that they're getting the care when they need it, where they need it and how they need it."'CHANGES THAT ACTUALLY HELP OUR VETERANS': VA SECRETARY DEFENDS PROPOSED 15% WORKFORCE REDUCTIONThe VA serves only half of U.S. veterans. While Whaley said Collins is trying to reach the other 50% through TV and podcast appearances, he encouraged more transparency about the VA's services to reach the other half of veterans who still need care."One hundred days into the second Trump administration, and VA is no longer content with poor results. Under President Trumps leadership, we have already stripped away many of the costly distractions that were coming between VA beneficiaries and the benefits they have earned. And were looking to make even more historic reforms to better serve our veterans," Collins said.Trump and Collins have faced controversy in the media and among Democrats for cutting VA jobs and for their efforts to overhaul the department. Whaley, whose organization conducts veteran polling, said more than half of veterans are worried about VA cuts.'DOWN TO ZERO': VETERAN SUICIDE CRISIS TARGETED IN VA BILL BY BIPARTISAN HOUSE COALITION"When all you hear is about the cuts versus what the philosophy is behind why you're making those changes in an organization, there's going to be fear. Change is hard. It's important that the VA stays as transparent as possible and reports on what is being done and what improvements are being made," Whaley said.However, Whatley, a veteran himself, said all veterans want to see an improved VA."They want to see services improve, they want to see wait times reduced. As time goes on and Veterans Affairs communicate more and more with veterans, they will know a little bit about what's going on, and they'll be a little less anxious about it. I think it's all about making sure that veterans are getting the news, making sure they understand why they're making these cuts."Whaley encouraged Collins and the VA to include more veterans in the conversations surrounding the VA's reform by listening to families and caregivers to learn how to best invest in veteran care."Veteran affairs are very important to recruitment issues, and that, of course, affects national security. So they're not all separate, it all wraps together. When a veteran gets out of the service after a few years of serving their country, we have to make sure that the transition to the civilian world and finding a job and plugging into the community goes smoothly, because if we don't, then we have an issue," Whaley said.According to the 2023 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report, more than 17 veterans committed suicide per day in 2021."We need to get the number of suicides as close to zero as possible. That's the number one priority," Whaley said, adding that community care is also a top priority, so veterans don't have to drive long distances and wait a long time to get the services they need."We need to make sure that the Department of Defense and the VA are working together when veterans are transitioning out of the military to make sure they're plugged into the VA and that the transition goes well. Because the fact of the matter is, the majority of suicides among veterans are from veterans that have recently transitioned to the civilian world."

Rafael Devers had a tense spring training.During the exhibition period, Red Sox manager Alex Cora and Devers appeared to be at odds about whether he would spend time on the baseball diamond covering third base.Shortly before Opening Day, Cora confirmed Devers would handle the team's designated hitter duties on a full-time basis. However, when Boston's primary first baseman Triston Casas suffered a serious injury, it prompted another proposal from the Red Sox brass.Former Red Sox pitcher and the franchise's current chief baseball officer, Craig Breslow, brought up the idea of Devers covering first base in the future, the New York Post reported. However, the three-time MLB All-Star reportedly shut down the idea.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMDuring his public rebuttal of the potential position change, Devers cited the Red Sox' previous instructions related to him using his glove."I know Im a ballplayer, but at the same time, they cant expect me to play every single position out there," Devers said via a translator, per the Boston Globe. "In spring training, they talked to me and basically told me to put away my glove, that I wasn't going to play any other position but DH."RED SOX'S RAFAEL DEVERS BRUTAL START TO MLB SEASON RESULTS IN UNFORTUNATE HISTORYDevers suggested a question concerning a position switch was effectively inappropriate. "So right now, I just feel like its not an appropriate decision by them to ask me to play another position," he added.Devers then questioned whether Breslow, the baseball pitcher-turned team executive, had some level of discontent towards him. "Im not certain what [issue] he has with me," Devers told reporters. "He played ball, and I would like to think that he knows that changing positions like that isnt easy."Nevertheless, Devers made it clear he has strong relationships with his Red Sox teammates before hinting that good will did not necessarily extend to others across the organization."I dont understand some of the decisions that the GM makes. Next thing you know, someone in the outfield gets hurt, and they want me to play in the outfield," he said on Thursday.Casas, who spent his past four big league seasons at first base, is expected to miss the remainder of the year with a knee injury.Devers also suggested the Red Sox front office should utilize the free agent market in their search for a solution at first base. "Now I think they should do their job essentially and hit the market and look for another player [to play first base]. I'm not sure why they want me to be in between the way they have me now," he said via MassLive.com.Devers inked a contract with the Red Sox worth $313.5 million in January 2023, ESPN reported. He finished last season with 28 home runs. The 28-year-old has hit six home runs in 39 games so far this season.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

While many celebrities may jump at the chance to sit in a "The Voice" spinning chair or hand out an "American Idol" golden ticket, fans will not find country music legend Dolly Parton doing either.The "9 to 5" crooner revealed why she has turned down offers to sit on the judging panel for the popular singing competition shows."I've been asked to do that a lot of times," Parton told E! News. "It's too hard for me. That's why I don't accept it, because I know how sincere everybody is. Even if they're not that good, they believe they are. And I just can't hurt people."DOLLY PARTON DOESNT KNOW IF SHES STILL CONSIDERED A COUNTRY ARTIST'While Parton, 79, has no interest in criticizing aspiring artists, she joined "American Idol" season 7 as a guest mentor in 2008. During this season, several top contestants chose to perform her songs, including winner David Cook.Parton was additionally tapped in as a guest mentor on "The Voice" twice in 2015 for season 9 and in 2016 for season 11.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSAlthough being a music judge is not in the cards for Parton, the country star is gearing up to debut her autobiographical musical, "Dolly: An Original Musical," on Broadway in 2026. She has also recently celebrated the 40th anniversary of her theme park, Dollywood."I'm just very proud of all of it, because I've seen it grow. It's like having a house full of kids. Every time something new goes in, it's like, 'Oh, we got a new baby, we got a new kid in the family," she told E! News.DOLLY PARTON'S 'TO HELL WITH YOU' APPROACH FUELED DECADES OF SUCCESS"But it's an amazing park and it's catered to families we're proud of that. I think I'm as proud of that as anything, that people want to come back."The "Jolene" singers comments come after the recent death of her longtime husband, Carl Dean.Parton announced Dean's death in a heartfelt statement that she shared on Instagram on March 3.APP USERS CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST"Carl and I spent many wonderful years together," Parton wrote. Words can't do justice to the love we shared for over 60 years. Thank you for your prayers and sympathy."On March 7, Parton took to Instagram to reveal a new song that she had dedicated to Dean, titled "If You Hadn't Been There.""I fell in love with Carl Dean when I was 18 years old," she wrote along with a throwback photo of herself with her spouse."We have spent 60 precious and meaningful years together," Parton continued in her caption. Like all great love stories, they never end. They live on in memory and song. He will always be the star of my life story, and I dedicate this song to him."

The morning after his election, Robert Prevost now Pope Leo XIV and the first American pontiff in the Catholic Churchs 2,000-year history presided over his first Mass.In a nod to his predecessor, the late Pope Francis, Leo pledged to align himself with "ordinary people" and pointed to a loss of religious faith for contributing to "appalling violations of human dignity.""A lack of faith is often tragically accompanied by the loss of meaning in life, the neglect of mercy, appalling violations of human dignity, the crisis of the family and so many other wounds that afflict our society," the new pope said in his homily delivered at the Vatican's Sistine Chapel on Thursday.However, the message from the pope who, like his predecessor, appears to hail from the more inclusive and progressive wing of the Catholic Church does not appear to be receptive to some in the "America First" movement.FIRST AMERICAN-BORN POPE INSPIRES FAITH LEADERS ACROSS THE NATIONThe founder and leader of the movement, President Donald Trump, on Thursday quickly praised the selection of Leo, who was Chicago-born but has lived much of his adult life in Peru."It is such an honor to realize that he is the first American Pope. What excitement, and what a Great Honor for our Country. I look forward to meeting Pope Leo XIV. It will be a very meaningful moment!" Trump wrote in a social media post.Additionally, Vice President JD Vance, only the second Catholic vice president in U.S. history, congratulated the new pope, adding, "Im sure millions of American Catholics and other Christians will pray for his successful work leading the Church. May God bless him!"PRESIDENT TRUMP CALLS FIRST AMERICAN POPE LEO XIV AN HONOR FOR US, VERY HAPPYHowever, thanks to a paper trail of weighing in on major American lighting rod issues such as illegal immigration, gun control, and even the 2020 death of George Floyd which sparked nationwide protests targeting police brutality towards minorities the new pope was bound to be controversial among some of Trump's millions of MAGA supporters.Steve Bannon, the former White House chief strategist in Trump's first administration and a conservative Catholic, wrote, "Worst pick ever," in responding on social media to the new pope's election.That sentiment from Bannon, and much harsher words from some far-right podcasters and social media influencers, was likely fueled in part by apparent past posts from the new pope which could not be independently verified by Fox News that were critical of the Trump administration's sweeping and controversial immigration policies.Pro-Trump conservative commentator Joey Mannarino took to X to charge that "the new Pope has recently attacked JD Vance, shown solidarity with Kilmar Abrego-Garcia and begged Trump to open the borders like Biden had them. This guy is worse than Francis."LIVE UPDATES: CARDINAL ROBERT PREVOST ANNOUNCED AS FIRST AMERICAN POPE, TAKING NAME LEO XIVHowever, influential conservative activist and commentator Charlie Kirk, a MAGA world rock star and Trump ally who leads the powerful Turning Point USA youth organization, was more measured."Lets just say, not so great tweets about having some willingness for open borders. Well see kind of how he is on that. Also some George Floyd stuff that Im not too crazy about," Kirk said in a video posted on X.Kirk added that "overall, it seems like hes a pro-life warrior. Theres a lot yet to learn about this pope, but I hope that he will be a strong advocate for strong borders. And for sovereignty."Popular conservative commentator and radio host Hugh Hewitt seemed receptive to the new pope.Trump has warmly embraced American Catholics in recent years and captured nearly 60% of the Catholic vote in last year's presidential election, according to a Fox News voter analysis. Four years earlier, former President Joe Biden, the nation's second Catholic president, narrowly captured the Catholic vote.Among those Catholics who supported Trump is former New Hampshire state House Speaker Bill O'Brien, who is one of the state's two members on the Republican National Committee.O'Brien told Fox News that he's "very respectful of the votes of the conclave, and I'm also proud that we do have a pope from America.""I certainly would have liked to have seen someone more in the tradition of Pope Benedict, who held more closely to the traditional doctrines of the church," O'Brien said. "But I'm not sure that Pope Leo is really established now in terms of where he will be. And the fact that he criticized Trump, I suppose that probably shows a less than developed political sense than it does a doctoral sense, which is more important."O'Brien noted that "any pope, any religious figure for that matter, is going to be concerned about those who are powerless in our society, and rightfully so, but that doesn't mean he's given intense thought to the importance of national borders."He additionally emphasized that "I'm thrilled about where he comes from, and I'm hopeful about where he's going."