The New York Giants made what was largely viewed as a surprising decision when the team selected Jaxson Dart in the first round of the NFL Draft.While Dart's name had been linked to the Giants leading up to the draft, New York put its belief in the young quarterback on full display by trading up to pick the former Ole Miss signal caller. Dart wore the No. 2 jersey at Ole Miss, a number that currently belongs to Giants cornerback Deonte Banks.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMBanks gave up the No. 3 jersey number after he reached a deal in March with veteran quarterback Russell Wilson for an undisclosed amount. Banks then decided to switch to No. 2.BROWNS' SHEDEUR SANDERS SAYS HE WON'T BUY COLLEGE JERSEY NUMBER FROM TEAMMATE, CITES MODEST SIGNING BONUSDart explored regaining his preferred jersey number, but ultimately determined that Banks' asking price was not something he was willing to pay."Yeah, it's too much," the 22-year-old told Cllct Media as he laughed. "Too much."The latest NFL collective bargaining agreement introduced fixed rookie pay scales, which effectively eliminates negotiations.Since Dart was the 25th overall pick, he was slotted to earn a total of $16.9 million over the life of his first contract. The projected four-year deal is also expected to include an estimated $9 million signing bonus.Dart wore the No. 6 jersey once he arrived at Giants rookie minicamp earlier this month. At that time, Dart suggested he was still considering making a deal for the No. 2 jersey."I think we'll come to a final decision here soon," Dart said. "Quite honestly, I kind of have to just look at the pictures to see if I like myself in No. 6."Last year, Drew Lock wore the No. 2 in his lone season with the Giants. Lock agreed to a two-year contract with the Seattle Seahawks last month.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

A screening of the latest Final Destination movie took a scary turn, mimicking a scene straight out of the franchise, when the theater's roof collapsed on viewers in Argentina.The incident occurred on May 19, when the ceiling collapsed during a showing of "Final Destination: Bloodlines," at Cinema Ocho in La Plata in Buenos Aires, according to Infobae, an Argentina-based digital news outlet."The truth is, we hadnt planned to go to the movies," Fiamma Villaverde told the outlet in a translated interview. "It was my birthday. We were walking and happened upon the theater.Since the tickets were cheaper than the rest of the week, we said, Shall we?We went in, bought some popcorn, and went into the theater. The show had just started."The movie franchise, now in its sixth installment, follows a group of people who narrowly escape death after surviving a mass casualty event, but are then chased down by death and face bizarre, horrific fates.ROOF COLLAPSES AT ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARTY NEAR UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, DOZENS INJUREDVillaverde, along with her 11-year-old daughter and a friend, said near the end of the movie, they heard a loud crash."There was a really loud noise. At first, we thought it was part of the movie because we were so absorbed,but then a huge piece fell on me," Villaverde shared.MAN HIT IN HEAD BY DEBRIS FROM PHILADELPHIA PLANE CRASH THAT BROKE THROUGH DINER WINDOWVillaverde added that a portion of the ceiling fell on her, striking her shoulder, back, knee and ankle.Luckily, she was able to avoid more serious injuries, telling the outlet the debris missed her head because she was leaning on the armrest.SCAFFOLDING COLLAPSE IN NYC SENDS 3 PEOPLE TO THE HOSPITAL: FDNY"I asked for my ticket money back," Villaverde said. "While I was waiting, the theater manager came to talk to me. He asked, How do you want to fix this? I got angry: How do I want to fix this? Im going to file a complaint.Just imagine if they hit my daughter in the head! Theyre irresponsible!'"Videos and images circulating on social media show a hole in the ceiling of the theater and pieces of debris spread all over the floor."When life imitates art," one user wrote on X, attached with an image of the roof collapse."Several injured. No casualties. Of all the films this couldve happened during," another user wrote.According to several movie attendees, the recent heavy rain is alleged to have been a factor leading to the roof collapse.The theater has not yet issued an official statement.

President Donald Trump on Monday announced that he will pardon a former Virginia sheriff convicted of taking more than $75,000 in bribes in exchange for appointing businessmen as auxiliary deputy sheriffs within his department.In a Truth Social post, Trump said Scott Howard Jenkins, 53, of Culpeper, Virginia, was supposed to report to jail Tuesday but "instead will have a wonderful and productive life."Jenkins, the former sheriff of Culpeper County, was convicted last year of one count of conspiracy, four counts of honest services fraud, and seven counts of bribery concerning programs receiving federal funds. He was sentenced in March to 10 years in prison.JD VANCE SPELLS OUT WHAT TRUMP'S PROCESS TO 'RECTIFY' 'UNFAIR' JAN 6 PROSECUTIONS COULD LOOK LIKEIn his post, Trump said the former sheriff and his wife have been "dragged through HELL by a Corrupt and Weaponized Biden" Justice Department."In fact, during his trial, when Sheriff Jenkins tried to offer exculpatory evidence to support himself, the Biden Judge, Robert Ballou, refused to allow it, shut him down, and then went on a tirade," Trump wrote. "As we have seen, in Federal, City, and State Courts, Radical Left or Liberal Judges allow into evidence what they feel like, not what is mandated under the Constitution and Rules of Evidence.""This Sheriff is a victim of an overzealous Biden Department of Justice, and doesnt deserve to spend a single day in jail," he added. "He is a wonderful person, who was persecuted by the Radical Left monsters, and left for dead. This is why I, as President of the United States, see fit to end his unfair sentence, and grant Sheriff Jenkins a FULL and Unconditional Pardon."HOW MY JAN. 6 CLIENTS WERE ROBBED OF FAIRNESS IN DC BENCH TRIALSFederal prosecutors alleged Jenkins accepted cash bribes and bribes in the form of campaign contributions from co-defendants Rick Rahim, Fredric Gumbinner and James Metcalf, as well as at least five others, including two FBI undercover agents.In exchange, Jenkins appointed the people paying the bribes as auxiliary deputy sheriffs, a sworn law-enforcement position, and issued them official Culpeper County Sheriffs Office badges and credentials, authorities said.None of the payers were trained or vetted and did not render any legitimate services to the sheriffs office, prosecutors said.In April, Jenkins said he hoped that Trump would intervene in his case."I truly believe if I could get an hour of time with someone in the administration and lay out some facts with my attorney and I really believe if they could hear the other side which I couldnt get in front of the jury I believe wholeheartedly in the president," he said during a webinar hosted by the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association. "I believe if he heard the information, I know he would help if he knew my story."

Vitamin D might be doing more than just supporting bone health it could also help the body age slower, according to a new study led by researchers at Mass General Brigham (MGB) and the Medical College of Georgia.The study, published this month in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, reveals that taking vitamin D supplements may protect against biological aging by slowing the shortening of telomeres, the tiny caps on DNA that naturally erode as people grow older.Conducted as part of a nationwide four-year trial, the study tracked over 1,000 U.S. adults (men over 50 and women over 55) and found that daily vitamin D3 could reduce biological wear and tear, equivalent to nearly three years of aging, according to a press release from MGB.COLORECTAL CANCER RISK REDUCED BY THIS COMMON VITAMIN, STUDY SUGGESTSParticipants were randomly assigned to take either a placebo or a daily dose of vitamin D3 (2,000 IU) and omega-3 fatty acids (1 gram).Telomere length in white blood cells was measured at the start of the study, at the two-year mark and after four years.Compared to the placebo group, those taking vitamin D3 had significantly less telomere shortening, the researchers found.In contrast, omega-3 supplements "had no significant effect on telomere length throughout follow-up," the team reported.AGING MAY SPEED UP IN AREAS WITH EXTREME HEAT, RESEARCH SUGGESTSThis was the first large-scale, long-term randomized trial to show that vitamin D supplements protect telomeres, according to co-author JoAnn Manson, M.D., the Michael and Lee Bell Professor of Womens Health at Harvard Medical School."This is of particular interest because VITAL (the trial) has also shown benefits of vitamin D in reducing inflammation and lowering risks of selected chronic diseases of aging, such as advanced cancer and autoimmune disease," Manson said in the release.Telomeres act like protective tips at the ends of chromosomes, similar to the plastic ends of shoelaces, according to the researchers. They "prevent chromosome ends from degrading or fusing with other chromosomes."Over time, these DNA caps shorten, which is a natural part of aging and is linked to a higher risk of age-related diseases.Because of this, scientists view telomere length as a marker of "biological age," which may better reflect a persons health status than their actual age in years.Earlier phases of the trial showed that vitamin D supplementation could reduce inflammation and lower the risk of certain chronic age-related conditions, such as advanced cancers and autoimmune diseases, Manson noted.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTERWhile the new telomere findings dont prove that vitamin D slows aging across the board, researchers say it points to a potentially powerful way to protect the body at the cellular level."Our findings suggest that targeted vitamin D supplementation may be a promising strategy to counter the biological aging process, although further research is warranted," said first author Dr. Haidong Zhu, a molecular geneticist at the Medical College of Georgia, in the release.The research team emphasized that more work is needed to determine how vitamin D impacts aging in different populations and whether these effects endure over longer timeframes.For more Health articles, visitwww.foxnews.com/healthBefore starting a new supplement regimen, experts recommend consulting with a healthcare provider to discuss proper dosage and potential risks.

I didnt recognize the "917" New York number that called me.But there was no question about who phoned after they left a message.The caller on the voicemail was utterly unmistakable.They didnt say their name.They didnt have to."Chad, youre the only one who missed me," croaked the voice.FORMER NY DEMOCRATIC REP CHARLIE RANGEL DEAD AT 94It carried the sleekness of a stone crusher working over basalt in a West Virginia quarry.The voicemail was from the late Rep. Charlie Rangel, D-N.Y. And he was essentially calling to assure me that he wasnt dead.After all, I was apparently the only member of the congressional press corps who noticed that the New York Democrat hadnt voted nor been anywhere near the U.S. Capitol in several weeks.There was no article in Roll Call. Nothing in Politico. No statement from his office.Rangel just wasnt around.So I called and wound up speaking to his communications director Hannah Kim and chief of staff George Henry.I inquired if Rangel was all right. They assured me he was. But they didnt quite give me the full story. That was for Rangel to do.And then Rangel himself called from his sickbed so I could hear his signature jackhammer-chopping-through-the-asphalt-of-Manhattan voice to prove to this reporter he was still among the living."I wanted you to hear it from me," said Rangel.EX-REP. CHARLIE RANGEL, 94, QUESTIONS WHETHER BIDEN BELONGS IN NURSING HOME, NOT WHITE HOUSEIt was 2012. Rangel was out because of a back injury and a viral infection, which made it difficult for him to stand for long periods of time. From 2008 through late 2010, I dogged Rangel through the halls of Congress on a daily basis as the veteran congressman grappled with an ethics scandal. The ethics case culminated in the House censuring Rangel, permanently smudging his record as a war hero, a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus and chairman of the Ways and Means Committee.First elected to the House in 1970, Rangels star had dimmed after the ethics scandal. But in 2012, any information about an elderly, legendary congressman like Rangel was newsworthy. So, as a reporter on the Capitol Hill beat, I appreciated the phone call as he described the excruciating pain that beset him.Its possible the Ethics Committee investigation and censure by the House were more agonizing for Rangel than the back problem. Rangel was so confident that he didnt violate House rules that he referred himself to the Ethics Committee.Rangel started to feel the ethics heat in 2008. He used his position as chairman of the Ways and Means Committee to solicit funds for a school in his name at City College of New York. He failed to report hundreds of thousands of dollars in taxes or rental income on a villa he owned in the Dominican Republic.A rent-controlled apartment in Harlem doubled as a campaign office. He improperly parked his broken-down, 1972 silver Mercedes-Benz in the garage of the Rayburn House Office Building. The House prohibits lawmakers from using the garage for storage. The Benz lacked plates, wasnt registered and apparently hadnt been driven in about four years. A Falls Church, Virginia, towing company lugged the car out of the garage on Sept. 19, 2008.Video of the tow-truck hauling away the Mercedes-Benz from Rayburn would have made a juicy story the next morning on TV. But Rangel caught a break.Sort of.VIRGINIA DEMOCRATIC REP GERRY CONNOLLY DEAD AT 75Then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., summoned then-Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson to Capitol Hill that night. The U.S. economy teetered on the verge of an epic financial collapse. By nightfall, it was clear just how bad the nations economy was. Everyone temporarily forgot about Rangel. In fact, the inoperable Benz may have been in better shape than some American car companies at that moment.But the House Ethics Committee was investigating Rangel. An inquiry started in 2009 and culminated in his censure on the House floor in 2010. The House voted 333-79 to discipline Rangel. A somber Rangel presented himself in the well of the House chamber, hands folded in front of him as though he were about to receive Communion. Pelosi doled out her admonition from the dais and lightly rapped the gavel."He violated the public trust," said then-Ethics Committee Chairwoman Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif.It was the first censure of a House member in 27 years.Years later, I half-jokingly told Rangel that he could blame me for his problems with the Ethics Committee.As stated earlier, it was Rangel who believed his actions were beyond reproach. So he sent himself before the Ethics Committee to review his conduct.I entered the Capitol one morning in 2008 and discovered his longtime aide, Emile Milne, wandering the basement. I asked Milne what he was looking for. He waived an overstuffed envelope at me."The Ethics Committee," said Milne.DEMOCRATS' BOILING POT: A LOOK AT THEIR 2026 GAME PLANThis was the actual "self-referral" to the Ethics Committee. And Milne was the courier of a dossier Rangel would use to defend himself.I knew exactly where the Ethics Committee was located in those days in the Capitol catacombs. So I escorted Milne to the door.As I said, I told Rangel he could blame all of his problems on me.Between 2008 and 2010, I staked out Rangel somewhere at the Capitol nearly every day. The day Pelosi summoned him to her office. The day Pelosi removed him as Ways and Means Committee chairman. The day he spoke at length on the House floor to defend himself against the allegations after the ethics panel formalized its inquiry.One night, a scrum of reporters caught Rangel in the hallway off the House floor and pelted him with a barrage of questions. Rangel briefly answered. Then deflected. He then decided he had enough as scribes fired questions at him with the speed of a Gatling gun.Rangel sighed, exasperated at what to do."Sergeant Charles B. Rangel. 85718162!" hollered Rangel. "And thats all Im going to say about it!"Its unclear if the other reporters understood what just happened. But I did.BY DAWN'S EARLY LIGHT: BATTLES TRUMP'S 'BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL' WILL FACE IN THE SENATERangel served in the Army during the Korean War. He was wounded in the back by shrapnel and eventually led dozens of men out of a firefight and to safety. Multiple soldiers died, and others were taken prisoner. Rangel received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star with valor.Rangel survived that day. But back on Capitol Hill, the news cycle had effectively taken Rangel prisoner. So he complied with the terms of the Geneva Convention. A prisoner of war is only compelled to provide enemy captors their name, rank and serial number. And after absorbing heavy fire from the press corps, Rangel had only one option.Its notable that someone with Rangels military record and Army service passed away on Memorial Day.In August 2008, Rangel published his autobiography entitled "And I Havent Had a Bad Day Since." The book chronicles how a high school dropout joined the Army and was wounded on the battlefield. Rangel chose to continue eventually winding up in Congress as one of the most important lawmakers of the last 50 years. But Rangel then faced one of the harshest punishments Congress could dole out. It cost him his chairmanship and upended his reputation.But Rangel was often philosophical about his fate and transgressions in Congress. He argued that despite the trouble, he still hadnt had a bad day since that fateful battle in Kunu-ri, Korea in late 1950.Back in 2012, I may have been the only one who noticed that Rangel was absent when he was suffering from a back issue and viral infection.But I certainly wont be the only one today.

It was a page straight out of "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" when a black bear was found inside the kitchen of a Kentucky home after crashing through a ceiling.The incident happened in the early morning hours of May 21, when a game warden was called to a residence in Bell County regarding a black bear inside the home, according to a Facebook post by the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Law Enforcement page."Upon arrival, the bear was located sitting on the stove in the kitchen," the department shared.Images show the bear inside the home, curled up on the kitchen stove and a large hole above in the ceiling.MAN DROPS GUN, FLEES CHARGING POLAR BEAR BY HOPPING ON SNOWMOBILE, VIDEO SHOWSWith assistance from a Bell County Sheriff's deputy, officials said the warden was able to "run the bear out through an open door."The department said after investigating, it was determined that the bear had climbed up a ladder outside and squeezed through an opening into the attic.HUSBAND LEAPS ONTO POLAR BEAR THAT LUNGED AT WIFE IN SURPRISE ATTACK: POLICE"The bear then fell through the ceiling into the residence below," the department concluded."Can you imagine walking into your kitchen half asleep to make a pot of coffee and there being a bear on your stove," one person wrote in the comments on the images.UNUSUAL FOOTAGE SHOWS BEAR STEALING TRASH CAN IN HUMAN-LIKE MANNER"Mustve been looking for his pic-a-nic basket," another person wrote in a nod to cartoon icon Yogi Bear."The scary thing is how smart this bear is to figure out how to get in ..not your average bear," another person commented."Smokey the Bear was just popping in to let you know that "only you can prevent forest fires," another comment read.It was not known if anyone was home at the time of the incident, and no injuries were reported.

"Duck Dynasty" star Sadie Robertson honored her late grandfather, Phil Robertson, in a touching tribute shared shortly after his death Sunday. He was 79.Phil, famous for founding the Duck Commander hunting company that became the focus of his A&E show, had previously battled multiple health conditions, including Alzheimer's disease.Sadie, who is pregnant with her third child with husband Christian Huff, recalled the final words her "Papaw Phil" shared with her before he died, and thanked fans for supporting her family through the difficult time.DUCK DYNASTY STAR PHIL ROBERTSON DEAD AT 79: LEGACY OF LOVE FOR GOD"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. 2 Corinthians 5:17 ESV," Sadie shared online. "As I was sitting with Papaw Phil today, I thought about this verse he has already experienced this on earthgoing from dead to alive by the power of Christ!"She added, "It was his testimony that changed his life, our families life, and thousands of others. Now he is experiencing it in the fullness. Fully alive in Christ. The new has come. One of the last things he said to me was full strength ahead! Amen!"DUCK DYNASTY STAR SADIE ROBERTSON HUFF WAS SUPER ANXIOUS TO SHARE THIRD PREGNANCY NEWS WITH HER FAMILYAPP USERS CLICK HERE TO VIEW POSTThe "Whoa That's Good" podcast host later wrote that she was overwhelmed by the response to her grandfather's passing, but felt at peace knowing he had affected the lives of millions."I wrote in my post yesterday that he touched thousands, and I can confidently correct that now to millions," Sadie noted online in a video compilation of her grandfather. "I cant stop thinking about how he lived in the middle of nowhere, in a small, humble home with no cell phone or computer, and yet his life touched millions with the hope of Jesus."She reflected on how her Papaw Phil reminded her of "people in the Bible."LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS"Not many lived with the end goal in mind as much as he did, and not many chose to spend their lives telling everyone they encountered like he did," Sadie wrote. "He really believed it, and I know that he is alive in Christ fully today!"She added, "What a life of authenticity. What a legend."Sadie's mother, Korie Robertson, announced Phil's death Sunday, and wrote online that the family was celebrating that Phil was "now with the Lord.""He reminded us often of the words of Paul, you do not grieve like those who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him,'" she posted.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER"Thank you for the love and prayers of so many whose lives have been impacted by his life saved by grace, his bold faith, and by his desire to tell everyone who would listen the Good News of Jesus. We are grateful for his life on earth and will continue the legacy of love for God and love for others until we see him again."Korie noted that the family would participate in a private service, but details about a public celebration of life would soon become available.A&E announced earlier this year that the hit show would be revived eight years after it aired its final episode. "Duck Dynasty: The Revival" will focus on Phil Robertson's son, Willie, his wife, Korie, their adult children, John Luke, Sadie, Will, Bella and Rebecca, and their grandchildren, according to a synopsis.The original "Duck Dynasty" aired for 11 seasons from 2012-17. Per A&E, the show peaked at 11.8 million viewers.

Famed Canadian psychologist and speaker Jordan Peterson debated twenty atheists in a video posted Sunday that quickly went viral after Peterson shocked the group by refusing to clarify whether he's a Christian.The academic appeared on the YouTube channel Jubilee in a video currently titled, "Jordan Peterson vs 20 Atheists" on Sunday. The video was originally titled, "1 Christian vs 20 atheists," according to Newsweek.The popular YouTube channel frequently publishes videos where one person debates 20-25 other people who hold a contrary view on politics, religion or other polarizing issues.In the roughly-90-minute video, Peterson debated several atheists on claims about belief in God, Christianity and atheism. About halfway through the video, one debater who said his name was "Danny," pressed Peterson on his understanding of Catholicism, as Peterson reportedly attends a Catholic Church with his wife, who converted to Catholicism last year.JOE ROGAN STARTS GOING TO CHURCH AS FAITH RESURGENCE GAINS MOMENTUM, CHRISTIAN APOLOGIST CLAIMSWhen Peterson asked Danny why he was asking him about this, Danny responded, "Because youre a Christian.""You say that. I haven't claimed that," Peterson replied.His answer drew laughs from the atheists. Danny retorted, "Oh, what is this? Christians versus atheists?" referring to the title of the debate."I dont know," Peterson responded."You dont know where you are right now?" Danny mocked, with Peterson chiding his debater to "not be a smart.""Either youre a Christian or youre not," Danny said. "Which one is it?"Peterson refused to answer his question, replying, "I could be either of them, but I dont have to tell you. It's private."COUNTRY MUSIC SINGER JOHN RICH CONFRONTS JORDAN PETERSON ON HIS FAITH CRISIS: WHAT TERRIFIES YOU?Danny told Peterson he was invited to debate a Christian and that Peterson must be in "the wrong YouTube video.""Youre really quite something, arent you?" Peterson retorted."Arent I? But youre really quite nothing, right? Youre not a Christian?" Danny scoffed.Peterson ended the debate with Danny at this point.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTUREA clip of the exchange has since attracted over 7 million views.The person who posted the clip wrote in the caption, "During a debate titled One Christian vs. Twenty Atheists, Jordan Peterson was pressed to identify himself as a Christian but awkwardly refused.."Peterson did not immediately return Fox News Digitals request for comment.Peterson, who wrote a book last year titled, "We Who Wrestle with God: Perceptions of the Divine," has faced questions about his faith journey over the years.During an interview with country music singer John Rich in 2024, Peterson admitted he "loathed" talking about his personal faith beliefs in public because he didnt want it to be a spectacle.

Vitamin D might be doing more than just supporting bone health it could also help the body age slower, according to a new study led by researchers at Mass General Brigham (MGB) and the Medical College of Georgia.The study, published this month in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, reveals that taking vitamin D supplements may protect against biological aging by slowing the shortening of telomeres, the tiny caps on DNA that naturally erode as people grow older.Conducted as part of a nationwide four-year trial, the study tracked over 1,000 U.S. adults (men over 50 and women over 55) and found that daily vitamin D3 could reduce biological wear and tear, equivalent to nearly three years of aging, according to a press release from MGB.COLORECTAL CANCER RISK REDUCED BY THIS COMMON VITAMIN, STUDY SUGGESTSParticipants were randomly assigned to take either a placebo or a daily dose of vitamin D3 (2,000 IU) and omega-3 fatty acids (1 gram).Telomere length in white blood cells was measured at the start of the study, at the two-year mark and after four years.Compared to the placebo group, those taking vitamin D3 had significantly less telomere shortening, the researchers found.In contrast, omega-3 supplements "had no significant effect on telomere length throughout follow-up," the team reported.AGING MAY SPEED UP IN AREAS WITH EXTREME HEAT, RESEARCH SUGGESTSThis was the first large-scale, long-term randomized trial to show that vitamin D supplements protect telomeres, according to co-author JoAnn Manson, M.D., the Michael and Lee Bell Professor of Womens Health at Harvard Medical School."This is of particular interest because VITAL (the trial) has also shown benefits of vitamin D in reducing inflammation and lowering risks of selected chronic diseases of aging, such as advanced cancer and autoimmune disease," Manson said in the release.Telomeres act like protective tips at the ends of chromosomes, similar to the plastic ends of shoelaces, according to the researchers. They "prevent chromosome ends from degrading or fusing with other chromosomes."Over time, these DNA caps shorten, which is a natural part of aging and is linked to a higher risk of age-related diseases.Because of this, scientists view telomere length as a marker of "biological age," which may better reflect a persons health status than their actual age in years.Earlier phases of the trial showed that vitamin D supplementation could reduce inflammation and lower the risk of certain chronic age-related conditions, such as advanced cancers and autoimmune diseases, Manson noted.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTERWhile the new telomere findings dont prove that vitamin D slows aging across the board, researchers say it points to a potentially powerful way to protect the body at the cellular level."Our findings suggest that targeted vitamin D supplementation may be a promising strategy to counter the biological aging process, although further research is warranted," said first author Dr. Haidong Zhu, a molecular geneticist at the Medical College of Georgia, in the release.The research team emphasized that more work is needed to determine how vitamin D impacts aging in different populations and whether these effects endure over longer timeframes.For more Health articles, visitwww.foxnews.com/healthBefore starting a new supplement regimen, experts recommend consulting with a healthcare provider to discuss proper dosage and potential risks.

I didnt recognize the "917" New York number that called me.But there was no question about who phoned after they left a message.The caller on the voicemail was utterly unmistakable.They didnt say their name.They didnt have to."Chad, youre the only one who missed me," croaked the voice.FORMER NY DEMOCRATIC REP CHARLIE RANGEL DEAD AT 94It carried the sleekness of a stone crusher working over basalt in a West Virginia quarry.The voicemail was from the late Rep. Charlie Rangel, D-N.Y. And he was essentially calling to assure me that he wasnt dead.After all, I was apparently the only member of the congressional press corps who noticed that the New York Democrat hadnt voted nor been anywhere near the U.S. Capitol in several weeks.There was no article in Roll Call. Nothing in Politico. No statement from his office.Rangel just wasnt around.So I called and wound up speaking to his communications director Hannah Kim and chief of staff George Henry.I inquired if Rangel was all right. They assured me he was. But they didnt quite give me the full story. That was for Rangel to do.And then Rangel himself called from his sickbed so I could hear his signature jackhammer-chopping-through-the-asphalt-of-Manhattan voice to prove to this reporter he was still among the living."I wanted you to hear it from me," said Rangel.EX-REP. CHARLIE RANGEL, 94, QUESTIONS WHETHER BIDEN BELONGS IN NURSING HOME, NOT WHITE HOUSEIt was 2012. Rangel was out because of a back injury and a viral infection, which made it difficult for him to stand for long periods of time. From 2008 through late 2010, I dogged Rangel through the halls of Congress on a daily basis as the veteran congressman grappled with an ethics scandal. The ethics case culminated in the House censuring Rangel, permanently smudging his record as a war hero, a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus and chairman of the Ways and Means Committee.First elected to the House in 1970, Rangels star had dimmed after the ethics scandal. But in 2012, any information about an elderly, legendary congressman like Rangel was newsworthy. So, as a reporter on the Capitol Hill beat, I appreciated the phone call as he described the excruciating pain that beset him.Its possible the Ethics Committee investigation and censure by the House were more agonizing for Rangel than the back problem. Rangel was so confident that he didnt violate House rules that he referred himself to the Ethics Committee.Rangel started to feel the ethics heat in 2008. He used his position as chairman of the Ways and Means Committee to solicit funds for a school in his name at City College of New York. He failed to report hundreds of thousands of dollars in taxes or rental income on a villa he owned in the Dominican Republic.A rent-controlled apartment in Harlem doubled as a campaign office. He improperly parked his broken-down, 1972 silver Mercedes-Benz in the garage of the Rayburn House Office Building. The House prohibits lawmakers from using the garage for storage. The Benz lacked plates, wasnt registered and apparently hadnt been driven in about four years. A Falls Church, Virginia, towing company lugged the car out of the garage on Sept. 19, 2008.Video of the tow-truck hauling away the Mercedes-Benz from Rayburn would have made a juicy story the next morning on TV. But Rangel caught a break.Sort of.VIRGINIA DEMOCRATIC REP GERRY CONNOLLY DEAD AT 75Then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., summoned then-Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson to Capitol Hill that night. The U.S. economy teetered on the verge of an epic financial collapse. By nightfall, it was clear just how bad the nations economy was. Everyone temporarily forgot about Rangel. In fact, the inoperable Benz may have been in better shape than some American car companies at that moment.But the House Ethics Committee was investigating Rangel. An inquiry started in 2009 and culminated in his censure on the House floor in 2010. The House voted 333-79 to discipline Rangel. A somber Rangel presented himself in the well of the House chamber, hands folded in front of him as though he were about to receive Communion. Pelosi doled out her admonition from the dais and lightly rapped the gavel."He violated the public trust," said then-Ethics Committee Chairwoman Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif.It was the first censure of a House member in 27 years.Years later, I half-jokingly told Rangel that he could blame me for his problems with the Ethics Committee.As stated earlier, it was Rangel who believed his actions were beyond reproach. So he sent himself before the Ethics Committee to review his conduct.I entered the Capitol one morning in 2008 and discovered his longtime aide, Emile Milne, wandering the basement. I asked Milne what he was looking for. He waived an overstuffed envelope at me."The Ethics Committee," said Milne.DEMOCRATS' BOILING POT: A LOOK AT THEIR 2026 GAME PLANThis was the actual "self-referral" to the Ethics Committee. And Milne was the courier of a dossier Rangel would use to defend himself.I knew exactly where the Ethics Committee was located in those days in the Capitol catacombs. So I escorted Milne to the door.As I said, I told Rangel he could blame all of his problems on me.Between 2008 and 2010, I staked out Rangel somewhere at the Capitol nearly every day. The day Pelosi summoned him to her office. The day Pelosi removed him as Ways and Means Committee chairman. The day he spoke at length on the House floor to defend himself against the allegations after the ethics panel formalized its inquiry.One night, a scrum of reporters caught Rangel in the hallway off the House floor and pelted him with a barrage of questions. Rangel briefly answered. Then deflected. He then decided he had enough as scribes fired questions at him with the speed of a Gatling gun.Rangel sighed, exasperated at what to do."Sergeant Charles B. Rangel. 85718162!" hollered Rangel. "And thats all Im going to say about it!"Its unclear if the other reporters understood what just happened. But I did.BY DAWN'S EARLY LIGHT: BATTLES TRUMP'S 'BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL' WILL FACE IN THE SENATERangel served in the Army during the Korean War. He was wounded in the back by shrapnel and eventually led dozens of men out of a firefight and to safety. Multiple soldiers died, and others were taken prisoner. Rangel received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star with valor.Rangel survived that day. But back on Capitol Hill, the news cycle had effectively taken Rangel prisoner. So he complied with the terms of the Geneva Convention. A prisoner of war is only compelled to provide enemy captors their name, rank and serial number. And after absorbing heavy fire from the press corps, Rangel had only one option.Its notable that someone with Rangels military record and Army service passed away on Memorial Day.In August 2008, Rangel published his autobiography entitled "And I Havent Had a Bad Day Since." The book chronicles how a high school dropout joined the Army and was wounded on the battlefield. Rangel chose to continue eventually winding up in Congress as one of the most important lawmakers of the last 50 years. But Rangel then faced one of the harshest punishments Congress could dole out. It cost him his chairmanship and upended his reputation.But Rangel was often philosophical about his fate and transgressions in Congress. He argued that despite the trouble, he still hadnt had a bad day since that fateful battle in Kunu-ri, Korea in late 1950.Back in 2012, I may have been the only one who noticed that Rangel was absent when he was suffering from a back issue and viral infection.But I certainly wont be the only one today.