President Donald Trump hosted a swanky dinner last night for the top investors of his $TRUMP meme coin project, telling them "The Biden administration persecuted crypto innovators and were bringing them back into the USA where they belong," reports said.The event at the Trump National Golf Club Washington DC in Potomac Falls, Va., was open to the 220 largest buyers of Trumps meme coin, with the top 25 getting "an ultra-exclusive private VIP reception with the President."The Wall Street Journal, citing blockchain analytics firm Inca Digital,reported that around $148 million worth of $TRUMP was purchased by investors to win seats at the dinner, where guests had to pass background checks."The Biden administration persecuted crypto innovators, and were bringing them back into the U.S.A. where they belong," it quoted Trump telling the audience Thursday night, whodined on filet mignon and halibut.TRUMP CRYPTO CHIEF SAYS WE ARE IN THE GOLDEN AGE FOR DIGITAL ASSETS, CLEARING THE DECK OF BIDEN BARRIERSProtesters gathered outside the club holding signs that said "stop crypto corruption" and "no corrupt fools.""The past administration made your lives miserable," Trump was also quoted by the New York Times as saying, in reference to President Bidens regulations against cryptocurrency."There is a lot of sense in crypto. A lot of common sense in crypto," Trump reportedly added. "And were honored to be working on helping everybody here."According to participants' posts on social media, Trump spoke for about half an hour before dancing to the song "YMCA."Despite the White House insisting that Trump would be attending the event "in his personal time," he stood behind a lectern with the presidential seal.HOUSE DEMOCRATS STORM OUT OF CRYPTOCURRENCY HEARING, ALLEGING TRUMP CORRUPTIONThree days before Trump took office on Jan. 20, he announced the creation of the $TRUMP meme coin, describingas a way for his supporters to "have fun."Trumps meme coin saw an initial spike in value, followed by a steep drop. Its creators, which include an entity controlled by the Trump Organization, have made hundreds of millions of dollars by collecting fees on trades, according to the Associated Press.Critics have raised concerns that the president's connection withcryptocurrency ventures could open the door to conflicts of interest and influence peddling.TRUMP LAUNCHES HIS OWN CRYPTOCURRENCY MEME COINWhen asked by a reporter Thursday if "anyone in the White House or in the White House counsel's office advise the president against holding this sweepstakes, whereby people who spent the most money on his Trump coin would then have access to the president at this time", Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump "is abiding by all conflict-of-interest laws that are applicable to the president.""And I think everybody, the American public, believe it's absurd for anyone to insinuate that this president is profiting off of the presidency," she added. "This president was incredibly successful before giving it all up to serve our country publicly. And not only has he lost wealth, but he also almost lost his life. He has sacrificed a lot to be here, and to suggest otherwise is, frankly, completely absurd."The biggest investor in Trumps meme coin, Chinese billionaire Justin Sun who spent more than $40 million -- told the New York Times outside of the event Thursday that "Im very excited to meet him and discuss about cryptos future."Among those protesting outside the golf club were Sen. Jeff Merkley, a Democrat from Oregon."This is the crypto corruption club," Merkley was quoted by the Times as saying. "This is like the Mount Everest of corruption."FOX Business Eric Revell and The Associated Press contributed to this report.

The Oklahoma City Thunder took a commanding 2-0 series lead in the Western Conference Finals, but it did not come without some tensions rising before the final whistle.OKC was beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 102-86 with just over six minutes to go. The New York Knicks recently showed that that was not an insurmountable lead.However, the Wolves were frustrated with their performance, and one player went after the NBA MVP.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMShai Gilgeous-Alexander was on the court just 24 hours after receiving the prestigious honor, the first of his career, and he reminded people why he deserved it with 38 points.However, Jaden McDaniels shoved him from behind, resulting in a flagrant 1 foul.Several players had to be separated from one another.McDaniels wanted a foul called on Gilgeous-Alexander for grabbing McDaniels' arm, to which McDaniels then retaliated. After the game, McDaniels said he then wanted to foul the MVP "for real."NBA REFEREE SCOTT FOSTER BLOODIED AFTER TAKING HIT TO FACE DURING PLAYOFF GAME"I wasn't even mad. I just had fouls to use," McDaniels explained, via CBS Sports.The Thunder won the game, 118-103, and are now two wins away from making their first NBA Finals since 2012.Jalen Williams had 26 points and 10 rebounds, and Chet Holmgren added 22 points for the Thunder.Minnesota closed to within 10 in the final period, but Oklahoma City kept the Timberwolves at bay late.Anthony Edwards scored 32 points, but it took him 26 shots to get them. Jaden McDaniels scored 22 points, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 17 for the Timberwolves.Now, Minnesota gets to go home, where they are 4-1 in the playoffs. Game 3 is Saturday in Minneapolis.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X,and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

The fatal shooting of two Israeli Embassy staffers has left the American Jewish community reeling after more than a year of surging antisemitism.Yuval David, a filmmaker and Jewish activist who lives in Washington, D.C., told Fox News Digital that the murders of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim were "too close by for every Jew in America.""I was very close by in Washington, D.C., and the thing is, even though I was just merely blocks away, this is too close by for every Jew in America," David said. "This is our nation's capital. Jews now have increased security at our businesses, at Jewish schools, at Jewish synagogues, and it shows us that whatever increased security we have is not enough because two people were murdered last night."SHOOTING AT CAPITAL JEWISH MUSEUM HIGHLIGHTS RISING WAVE OF ANTI-JEWISH HATE CRIMESDavid met Lischinsky just one day before he and his soon-to-be fiance were gunned down outside the Capital Jewish Museum. The Jewish activist told Fox News Digital that the two discussed Islamism in the West, something David was addressing on a panel at the conference.While the attack took place at a Jewish institution, one of the victims, Lischinsky, was not Jewish. David pointed this out, saying that "all it takes" to be at risk is for someone to be perceived as Jewish. He added that "far too many people" have ignored the dangers of antisemitism."There is something terribly wrong. This pandemic of Jew hatred has been spreading in this country and around the world for many years, and far too many people ignored it," he said.ISRAELI AMBASSADOR CONNECTS EMBASSY STAFFERS' SLAYING TO 'VERY IMPORTANT' BIGGER PICTUREThe Jewish activist said that he experienced antisemitism in the nations capital long before Lischinsky and Milgrim were fatally shot. According to the ADLs annual antisemitism audit for 2024, David is far from the only one. The organization recorded 151 antisemitic incidents in Washington, D.C., throughout 2024."I personally have been yelled at, have been spit at here in Washington, D.C. on the streets of our nation's capital. And I speak out about it very openly as I address this ever-increasing antisemitism, anti-Jewish racism, anti-Jewish hatred, anti-Jewish bigotry, which seems in the haters' minds to be justified when they call it anti-Israel or anti-Zionism."David is urging Americans to realize that the hatred and attacks go beyond the Jewish community they are also attacks on the U.S."Some people are saying America next, but it's clear that America's not next it's happening here right now," David said.

Cold sores may play a role in the development of Alzheimers disease, according to a new study published in BMJ Open.Researchers examined 344,628 "case-control pairs." The pairs were matched in age, sex, geographical region and number of healthcare visits but one had Alzheimer's disease and one did not.Of the groups studied, 1,507 people with Alzheimers also had herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), which is the most common cause of cold sores. Only 823 people in the control group had HSV-1.FIRST BLOOD TEST FOR ALZHEIMERS DIAGNOSIS CLEARED BY FDAAmong these 2,330 people, 40% used anti-herpetic medication following their diagnosis.Those who were treated for the virus were 17% less likely to develop Alzheimers disease than those who didnt use the treatments, the study found.The risk of developing this form of dementia is known to rise with age. However, the chance of an HSV-1 diagnosis was 80% higher in those diagnosed with Alzheimers, according to the research.Less commonly, cold sores can be caused by herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2).ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE COULD BE PREVENTED BY ANTIVIRAL DRUG ALREADY ON MARKETThe analysis places "an even greater emphasis on viewing the prevention of herpes viruses as a public health priority," the researchers said in a press release.Overall, women made up 65% of the Alzheimers cases. Their average age was 73, and they tended to have more co-existing conditions, which were all risk factors.The study also observed the potential role of other herpes viruses, some of which were associated with an elevated risk of Alzheimers disease.The specific connection between viruses like HSV-1 and heightened dementia risk isnt clear, the researchers noted.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER"However, studies have shown that inflammatory alterations in the brain caused by HSV infection are pivotal in [Alzheimers disease] development," they said in the release.Treatment with anti-viral therapy seems to lower the risk of Alzheimers, "suggesting that HSV-1 treatment may be protective," the study says."There's no cure for cold sores, but treatment can help manage outbreaks," according to Mayo Clinic."Prescription antiviral medicine or creams can help sores heal more quickly. And they may make future outbreaks happen less often and be shorter and less serious."There were some limitations in the study, the researchers acknowledged."Due to limited data history, HSV-1 infections prior to the patients database entry were not included in the analysis, and it is possible that some overlap exists between HSV-1 and HSV-2 diagnoses," the researchers noted."Additionally, many individuals with HSV-1 infection are asymptomatic, and others may not seek medical care during recurrences and are therefore not clinically diagnosed and recorded in the database."While an estimated two-thirds of people under 50 are infected with HSV-1, data on symptomatic infections is limited, "as manifestations can be mild or unnoticed," the researchers added.For more Health articles, visitwww.foxnews.com/healthUnder-diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease could also skew the results.Fox News Digital reached out to the researchers and other doctors for comment.

Police in Boston, Massachusetts, identified a man allegedly caught on camera hitting someone's car with a hatchet in an apparent road rage incident.The Boston Police Department announced that 27-year-old Andrew Oprian had been charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and willful and malicious destruction of property, according to Boston 25.Police said that Oprian allegedly chased someone with his car "at a high rate of speed" on May 16, causing the other person to crash.After allegedly causing the other car to crash, Oprian got out of his car and assaulted the victim. Oprian went on to repeatedly smash the victim's car with a hatchet, breaking the windows and windshield, according to police.MOTORIST ARRESTED AFTER ALLEGEDLY TRYING TO RUN DRIVER OF TESLA OFF THE ROAD AT HIGH SPEEDS: REPORTVideo released by the Boston Police Department shows an individual repeatedly hitting the car, which crashed into a tree.Matt Silva, who witnessed the incident, told Boston 25 the victim had no idea why the suspect was following him.ARIZONA SUSPECT IN BUS STOP HATCHET ATTACK CHARGED WITH MURDER AFTER VICTIM DIES"He had no idea why the guy had been following him. He had no clue. He was shocked," Silva said."As soon as he sticks his head out of the car and pulls his key out, some random dude from behind him starts swinging a hatchet at him," he added.Silva said the suspect looked like he was enraged and couldn't be reasoned with at the time. The suspect allegedly chased the victim on the sidewalk with a hatchet, according to witnesses.

President Donald Trump hosted a swanky dinner last night for the top investors of his $TRUMP meme coin project, telling them "The Biden administration persecuted crypto innovators and were bringing them back into the USA where they belong," reports said.The event at the Trump National Golf Club Washington DC in Potomac Falls, Va., was open to the 220 largest buyers of Trumps meme coin, with the top 25 getting "an ultra-exclusive private VIP reception with the President."The Wall Street Journal, citing blockchain analytics firm Inca Digital,reported that around $148 million worth of $TRUMP was purchased by investors to win seats at the dinner, where guests had to pass background checks."The Biden administration persecuted crypto innovators, and were bringing them back into the U.S.A. where they belong," it quoted Trump telling the audience Thursday night, whodined on filet mignon and halibut.TRUMP CRYPTO CHIEF SAYS WE ARE IN THE GOLDEN AGE FOR DIGITAL ASSETS, CLEARING THE DECK OF BIDEN BARRIERSProtesters gathered outside the club holding signs that said "stop crypto corruption" and "no corrupt fools.""The past administration made your lives miserable," Trump was also quoted by the New York Times as saying, in reference to President Bidens regulations against cryptocurrency."There is a lot of sense in crypto. A lot of common sense in crypto," Trump reportedly added. "And were honored to be working on helping everybody here."According to participants' posts on social media, Trump spoke for about half an hour before dancing to the song "YMCA."Despite the White House insisting that Trump would be attending the event "in his personal time," he stood behind a lectern with the presidential seal.HOUSE DEMOCRATS STORM OUT OF CRYPTOCURRENCY HEARING, ALLEGING TRUMP CORRUPTIONThree days before Trump took office on Jan. 20, he announced the creation of the $TRUMP meme coin, describingas a way for his supporters to "have fun."Trumps meme coin saw an initial spike in value, followed by a steep drop. Its creators, which include an entity controlled by the Trump Organization, have made hundreds of millions of dollars by collecting fees on trades, according to the Associated Press.Critics have raised concerns that the president's connection withcryptocurrency ventures could open the door to conflicts of interest and influence peddling.TRUMP LAUNCHES HIS OWN CRYPTOCURRENCY MEME COINWhen asked by a reporter Thursday if "anyone in the White House or in the White House counsel's office advise the president against holding this sweepstakes, whereby people who spent the most money on his Trump coin would then have access to the president at this time", Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump "is abiding by all conflict-of-interest laws that are applicable to the president.""And I think everybody, the American public, believe it's absurd for anyone to insinuate that this president is profiting off of the presidency," she added. "This president was incredibly successful before giving it all up to serve our country publicly. And not only has he lost wealth, but he also almost lost his life. He has sacrificed a lot to be here, and to suggest otherwise is, frankly, completely absurd."The biggest investor in Trumps meme coin, Chinese billionaire Justin Sun who spent more than $40 million -- told the New York Times outside of the event Thursday that "Im very excited to meet him and discuss about cryptos future."Among those protesting outside the golf club were Sen. Jeff Merkley, a Democrat from Oregon."This is the crypto corruption club," Merkley was quoted by the Times as saying. "This is like the Mount Everest of corruption."FOX Business Eric Revell and The Associated Press contributed to this report.

The Oklahoma City Thunder took a commanding 2-0 series lead in the Western Conference Finals, but it did not come without some tensions rising before the final whistle.OKC was beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 102-86 with just over six minutes to go. The New York Knicks recently showed that that was not an insurmountable lead.However, the Wolves were frustrated with their performance, and one player went after the NBA MVP.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMShai Gilgeous-Alexander was on the court just 24 hours after receiving the prestigious honor, the first of his career, and he reminded people why he deserved it with 38 points.However, Jaden McDaniels shoved him from behind, resulting in a flagrant 1 foul.Several players had to be separated from one another.McDaniels wanted a foul called on Gilgeous-Alexander for grabbing McDaniels' arm, to which McDaniels then retaliated. After the game, McDaniels said he then wanted to foul the MVP "for real."NBA REFEREE SCOTT FOSTER BLOODIED AFTER TAKING HIT TO FACE DURING PLAYOFF GAME"I wasn't even mad. I just had fouls to use," McDaniels explained, via CBS Sports.The Thunder won the game, 118-103, and are now two wins away from making their first NBA Finals since 2012.Jalen Williams had 26 points and 10 rebounds, and Chet Holmgren added 22 points for the Thunder.Minnesota closed to within 10 in the final period, but Oklahoma City kept the Timberwolves at bay late.Anthony Edwards scored 32 points, but it took him 26 shots to get them. Jaden McDaniels scored 22 points, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 17 for the Timberwolves.Now, Minnesota gets to go home, where they are 4-1 in the playoffs. Game 3 is Saturday in Minneapolis.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X,and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Dave Shapiro, a music executive in the heavy metal and hard rock scene, and drummer Daniel Williams were among those killed in a San Diego plane crash.Six people, including Shapiro and Williams, were on board the plane when it crashed into a neighborhood of U.S. Navy-owned housing in San Diego early Thursday morning. There are not believed to be any survivors.Williams, former drummer for metal band The Devil Wears Prada, posted on his Instagram on Wednesday afternoon that he was boarding the plane with Shapiro. The band has posted a tribute to Williams on their Instagram page.JET OWNED BY MTLEY CRE'S VINCE NEIL INVOLVED IN FATAL PLANE CRASH AT SCOTTSDALE AIRPORT IN ARIZONA"No words. We owe you everything. Love you forever," the band wrote.Shapiro had a pilots license and was listed as the owner of the plane that crashed, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. He was among the six people killed in the crash, along with two employees, the music agency Sound Talent Group confirmed Thursday."We are devastated by the loss of our co-founder, colleagues and friends. Our hearts go out to their families and to everyone impacted by todays tragedy," the music agency he co-founded, Sound Talent Group, wrote in a statement.Shapiro co-founded Sound Talent Group in 2018 alongside Tim Borror and Matt Andersen. The agency represented a diverse roster of artists, including Pierce The Veil, Parkway Drive, Sum 41 and Vanessa Carlton.Shapiro was a strong advocate for independent musicians and a co-founder of the National Independent Talent Organization. He was included in Billboard's 2012 "30 Under 30" list that recognized rising stars in entertainment. Industry veterans say Shapiro paved the way for the formation of other independent agencies and helped many alternative bands find audiences in the mainstream.Tributes poured in from across the music industry, with many praising Shapiro's dedication to artists and his genuine character.Sum 41 singer Deryck Whibley credited Shapiro with helping build the rock band back up during a "low point" in their career."His opinion mattered so much to me," Whibley said. "He was that guy I would go to for advice on things."Nate Blasdell, former lead guitarist for the band I Set My Friends on Fire, said he was "absolutely heartbroken.""Dave was the first booking agent I ever worked with and he was a major part of my music career in my late teen years," he said in a post on X.DC PLANE CRASH VICTIM AND KANSAS CITY CHIEFS SUPERFAN PLANNED RETURN HOME FOR FAMILY SUPER BOWL PARTY"He was truly the best in the game and one of the most respected people in the industry."In addition to his work in the music industry, Shapiro was a passionate aviator. He owned Velocity Aviation, a flight school offering lessons in San Diego and Homer, Alaska.The small aircraft crashed in a large San Diego military neighborhood Thursday morning. Eight people in the neighborhood were injured, but none died.The aircraft, a Cessna 550 Citation business jet, crashed around 3:45 a.m. in the Murphy Canyon neighborhood, igniting multiple homes and cars in flames.The flight originated at Teterboro, New Jersey. After making a stop in Wichita, Kansas, it appeared to have been inbound to Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERHomes were engulfed in flames, and jet fuel rolled down the streets, as half a dozen vehicles ignited while residents in the neighborhood of U.S. Navy-owned housing were shaken awake just before 4 a.m. by the thunderous crash and subsequent explosions. Out their windows, they saw a wall of fire."I cant quite put words to describe what the scene looks like, but with the jet fuel going down the street, and everything on fire all at once, it was pretty horrific to see," San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl said, according to The Associated Press.No one in the neighborhood died, but eight were taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation and injuries that were not life-threatening, including a person who was hurt climbing out a window, police officer Anthony Carrasco said.Fox News Digital's Michael Dorgan, Alexandra Koch and The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson called President Donald Trump a "monster," and U.S. Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, has accused the mayor of "bragging about" violating the law.Johnson accused the president of "animus towards women, people of color, [and] working people.""We have always known who he has been," he declared. "This is not a surprise. He's a monster, period. We have the most diverse administration in the history of Chicago, and he is threatened by that."Fox News Digital reached out to the White House for comment but did not receive a response by the time of publication.DOJ LAUNCHES INVESTIGATION INTO BLUE STATE CITY OVER ALLEGED RACE-BASED HIRINGThe mayor's fiery comments come in the context of the Justice Department launching a probe into whether Chicago is engaging in race-based discrimination."Our investigation is based on information suggesting that you have made hiring decisions solely on the basis of race," a letter signed by Assistant Attorney General, Civil Rights Division, Harmeet Dhillon declares.The letter points to comments the mayor made while speaking to Dr. Byron T. Brazier, pastor of the Apostolic Church of God.During the exchange, Johnson pointed to various roles occupied by Black individuals and said, "when you ask, how do we ensure that our people get a chance to grow their business, having people in my administration that will look out for the interest of everyone, and everyone means you have to look out for the interests of Black folks that's how we ensure long-term sustainable growth "POLICE RAID DC SHOOTING SUSPECT ELIAS RODRIGUEZ'S CHICAGO APARTMENTDhillon's message to the mayor notes that "we have not reached any conclusions about the subject matter of the investigation.""Chicagos mayor is about to find out," Sen. Mike Lee declared in a post on X. "Racial discrimination is illegal.""Theres no such thing as benevolently racist hiring policies," Lee said in another post. "Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is breaking the law And bragging about it Then calling Trump a monster because his administration wont tolerate that," Lee wrote, adding, "Hes about to find out."GIANNO CALDWELL SEEKS JUSTICE FOR BROTHER KILLED IN BLUE CITY ENAMORED WITH CRIMINALS RIGHTS': ALDERMANThe mayor's press office also did not respond to Fox News Digital's comment request by the time of publication.

"The double" has not been completed since 2001, despite several valiant attempts since then, but Kyle Larson is looking to add his name in the history books.The Indy 500 is set to begin at 12:45 p.m. ET at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, five hours and 15 minutes before the green flag will come out in Charlotte, North Carolina, for the Coca-Cola 600.The flight between the two tracks is roughly an hour and a half, but Larson wants to brave it out.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"The main why is I love to race. I like to challenge myself, you kind of learn new cars and all that. And I like to compete in the biggest races in the world. So to do two of those in the same day, its pretty cool," Larson said in a recent interview with Fox News Digital."For me, I want to do it while Im in my prime. Im only 32, feel like Im at the top of our sport, I felt like the timing is right for that. I dont know how long my NASCAR career will last I think itll be really fun to do a road course race, just to experience that sort of feel of cars that have a lot of power and sliding around, no power-steering, the physicality of it. And also, getting to race with guys in their territory and see what they grew up doing, and just seeing the caliber and level they race at, because it would be different than what us NASCAR guys see and feel on a road course."HOW A BOND BETWEEN FATHER AND SON BLOOMED A TWO-TIME INDY 500 CHAMPIONFive drivers, including Larson, have attempted the feat, and some have been able to run both races. However, Tony Stewart, who finished sixth at Indy and third in the Coke 600 in 2001, remains the only driver to accomplish all 1,100 miles. The last person to run both races is Kurt Busch, who finished the Indy 500 in sixth in 2014, but engine failure in Charlotte cost him the completion of that race.Larson attempted the double last year, but rain delayed the Indy 500, and that same storm prevented him from competing in Charlotte later on in the day, despite making it to the track."I had fun last year, it helped prepare me for this year. There's still a lot of good that came from last year even though I didn't get to run both. Hopefully the weather stays good, as it looks like it should, we can have everything on time, and do a good job in the races too and run up front."For beginners, Larson has one main goal: "Finish all the laps.""But then, you look at where the bars at," he continued, mentioning Stewart's accomplishment. "Youre like I want to beat that. If you can win one of the two, thatd be great. But it is hard to win a NASCAR race, which I do every week," Larson said."Winning the Indy 500 would be tougher, but it can definitely be done at the same time. The fastest car, best driver, doesnt technically always win the race. If you just execute the details the best you can and dont make any mistakes, you can have an opportunity to win at the end. If we can just do a good job, the results can take care of itself and we can have a great day."It would be nearly impossible to win both, but Larson knows which one he would rather have."Ive won the 600, I would take the Indy 500," he said. "But if I can win one of the two, it would be amazing."Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X,and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.