EXCLUSIVE: The women's activist sportswear brand XX-XY Athletics is suing the state of Colorado over a recent state law that the company claims would interfere with its ability to market its message.The lawsuit takes aim at the state for passing a law called HB25-1312 and amending the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act, which defines "gender expression" to include "chosen name" and "how an individual chooses to be addressed." The laws state Coloradans have a right to access "public accommodations and advertising" that are free of discrimination on that basis.The company's lawsuit claims that the state's new legislation would make it illegal for the brand to carry out certain viral marketing campaign techniques it has used since launching last year.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"XX-XY Athletics, in their advertising, customer interactions, and elsewhere, to refer to transgender-identifying individuals with their given names or with biologically accurate language. XX-XY Athletics can no longer speak the truth in pursuit of its mission. XX-XY Athletics can no longer call men, men," the lawsuit states."Even worse, the Act coerces the company to speak against its principles and alter the meaning of its core message. If XX-XY Athletics refuses, the company faces cease-and-desist orders, expensive investigations, hearings, and civil and criminal penalties."Colorado Attorney General Philip J. Weiser's office has declined to comment on the lawsuit to Fox News Digital.XX-XY founder Jennifer Sey provided a statement to Fox News Digital insisting that the law would hinder her company's marketing strategies and the overall movement to oppose trans athletes in girls and women's sports."What is happening in Colorado is a threat to anyone who speaks the truth about biological reality and who stands up for the rights of women and girls. XX-XY Athletics communicates often and broadly on the reality that men and women are different and our mission as a brand is to empower female athletes to also speak up and protect womens sports," Sey wrote."Laws like this in Colorado force Coloradans to adhere to an ideology that is in violation of actual truth. They want to silence anyone who disagrees. We are filing this lawsuit to fight for our and every Coloradan's - right to free speech."COLORADO SCHOOL DISTRICT SUING STATE OVER POLICY THAT ALLOWS TRANS ATHLETES IN GIRLS SPORTSSey's brand has regularly used its social media platforms to bring attention to instances of biological males competing in girls and women's sports around the country, while promoting XX-XY merchandise. The company also produces original commercials that feature its brand ambassadors, and some of those include references to trans athletes being "men" or "boys."Colorado is already facing a lawsuit from one of its own school districts over the state's laws requiring schools to allow biologically male transgender athletes to compete in girls sports.School District 49 (D49) in El Paso County, Colorado, filed its lawsuit against the state after passing a localized rule that banned trans athletes from girls sports at its schools earlier in May. That lawsuit cites "increasing tension between Title IX obligations and the state system that requires discrimination against female student-athletes," according to documents obtained by Fox News Digital."Knowing that the approved policy would generate opposition and potentially trigger legal challenges, D49 filed a pre-enforcement action in the Colorado District of the federal court system seeking declaratory and injunctive relief," the school district said.The lawsuit does not come in response to a specific incident of a trans athlete competing in the district. Instead, it's a response to the state's sweeping policies conflicting with the school's obligation to abide by federal law, specifically Title IX."Political culture is far out of balance on gender issues. Our lawsuit seeks a rational correction to excessive accommodations," D49 Superinterdent Peter Hilts told Fox News Digital. "Our state athletic association simultaneously advocates equity and discrimination. We asked them to resolve that discrepancy, and they declined, so we were compelled to pursue a legal ruling."Students in the state can compete in either gender category if they inform their school in writing that their gender identity differs from their sex assigned at birth. CHSAA requires schools to do a confidential evaluation, and all forms of documentation are voluntary. There are also no medical or legal requirements stated.Weiser's office responded to that lawsuit in a statement provided to Fox News Digital."The attorney general is committed to defending Colorados anti-discrimination laws. The attorney generals office has no further comment on this ongoing litigation," the statement said.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Lockheed Martin CEO Jim Taiclet said PresidentDonald Trumps proposed "Golden Dome" missile shield for the United States is a "fantastic vision" for the country as defense contracting companies work to implement the commander-in-chiefs bold idea by the end of his term."We'll be able to use the Golden Dome concept to make sure the country is increasingly protected against hypersonic threats," Taiclet said in an exclusive interview Tuesday on "Special Report."Trump unveiled his ambitious missile defense plan at the White House last week, which he says will be operational by the time he leaves office. The announcement comes as the United States faces growing threats from adversaries around the world who are making significant inroads in artificial intelligence and drone technology.North Korea, China and Russiadenounced Trumps missile shield plan following its announcement.The system is estimated to cost roughly $175 billion and will usespace-based sensors, interceptors and other advanced missile defense technologies.LASERS, SPACE RADARS, MISSILE INTERCEPTORS: DEFENSE LEADERS LAY OUT VISION FOR TRUMP'S 'GOLDEN DOME' PROJECTApproximately $25 billion dollars for the Golden Dome missile defense system is included in the 2025 budget reconciliation bill, which was narrowly passed by the U.S. House late last week.The Congressional Budget Office estimatedin a May report that the space-based interceptors could cost between $161 billion and $542 billion over 20 years.Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, a former "Fox & Friends Weekend" co-host, touted Trumps announcement as a "game-changing" security investment for generations of Americans."The Golden Dome will progressively protect our nation from aerial attacks from any foe. Within the last four decades, our adversaries have developed more advanced and lethal long-range weapons than ever before, including ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missiles capable of striking the homeland with either conventional or nuclear warheads,"he said in a statement.Taiclet told Fox News chief political anchor Bret Baier the missile defense system will take time to implement, and its up to industry leaders to take the governments priority list and provide information on the feasibility of its demands.AMERICAS GOLDEN DOME CANT WAIT"What's the geography you're trying to protect? What's the location? And what's the area of that geography? What types of attacks are you trying to project against?" he asked. "Is it drones, small drones, large ones, hypersonic missiles, ballistic missiles?"The Lockheed Martin executive called for collaboration between other defense contracting companies, as well as tech titans like Microsoft,Meta and Nvidia, to create the best defense system possible.The White House has not yet officially announced which company or companies could receive the government contract for the Golden Dome missile defense system.

Coco Gauff was slightly ill-prepared for her first-round match at the 2025French Open on Tuesday, but that didnt stop the young American tennis star from cruising through to the next round.Gauff, who won theU.S. Open in 2023, arrived at Court Philippe-Chatrier on Tuesday without her rackets, which she only realized after she began searching through her bags.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMIn disbelief, Gauff showed her empty bag to her team in the stands and appeared to joke with opponent Olivia Gadecki about the mishap."Honestly, as long as Ive been on tour, my coach has always put the rackets in the bag before the match because hes very superstitious," Gauff explained of the incident. "Im blaming it on my coach. Its OK."TOP-SEEDED AMERICAN TAYLOR FRITZ EXITS FRENCH OPEN AFTER SHOCKING 1ST-ROUND UPSETDespite the apparent miscommunication, Gauff didnt appear to miss a beat during her match. She defeated the Australiantennis pro in straight sets."Now that I think about it, it seems like that was the only way I was going to win the match," Gadecki joked after her 6-2, 6-2 loss.Gauff advanced to the second round where shell face Tereza Valentova on Thursday. The American's best finish at the French Open was the finals in 2022.The Associated Press contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Applesauce is a food commonly fed to babies and a popular snack for children. It's also apparently a favorite of rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs.During testimony last Thursday at Combs' ongoing sex-trafficking trial, a former employee of Combs said that the rapper "loves applesauce and eats it on the side or top of a lot of things," according to People magazine."Cheeseburgers?" defense attorney Marc Agnifilo asked.IN-N-OUT BURGER MAKES MAJOR INGREDIENT CHANGES TO DRINKS AND POPULAR CONDIMENT"Cheeseburgers being one of them," replied George Kaplan, the former assistant.The burger topping is prompting reaction from some celebrity chefs, including Andrew Zimmern, who recently shared his opinions with TMZ about Diddy's unusual preference."I don't like to yuck on anyone's yum, but applesauce on a hamburger is a complete travesty," Zimmern told TMZ.Fox News Digital reached out to the Minnesota-based Zimmern for additional comment.California chef and American Gravy owner Andrew Gruel shared his own thoughts from a culinary perspective."Anyone who feels inclined to put applesauce on their burgers should seek professional help immediately," Gruel told Fox News Digital this week.GAS STATION FOOD IS 'EXTRAORDINARY' AND 'HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT,' SAYS TOP CHEFFlorida chef Jason Smith, who won the Food Network's "Holiday Baking Championship" in 2016, told Fox News Digital he wonders how that would even work."Cold, wet, gritty, sweet applesauce just doesn't seem appealing," he said.Combs also apparently enjoys ketchup on many foods.For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyle"Ketchup was a big item that he always needed for his food," former Combs assistant David James testified earlier last week, according to People.James claimed that when they flew to the United Kingdom, he always brought Heinz ketchup along with them because "the tomato sauce [there] didn't meet Combs' standards.""Were you aware he put applesauce on his cheeseburgers?" Agnifilo asked James during the trial, the magazine reported.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER"I was not aware, but I knew he liked applesauce," James replied.Smith said he wonders if applesauce on burgers could become the newest food trend."I mean, after all, we eat applewood smoked bacon on a burger and that works great," Smith said."Food trends come and go sometimes when we don't even realize it."Combs has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him, including sex trafficking and racketeering.

Leaked video shows former Vice President Kamala Harris warning that the state of the world is eerily similar to the 1930s.In a rare appearance since leaving the White House, videos have surfaced of Harris at a Q&A during the 2025 Australian Real Estate Conference (AREC 2025). Toward the end of the Q&A, the host noted his admiration for former President Barack Obama, asking Harris what has made him so successful."I think one of the very special aspects of who he is, is he really is a student of history and that gets back to my earlier point about, for each of us, understanding the context in which we exist," she said in the footage leaked online. Its critically important, because coupled with the enthusiasm that comes with ambition and optimism, we must be the clear-eyed focus of understanding where we've been."KAMALA HARRIS TAKES VEILED JABS AT TRUMP, ELON MUSK IN 1ST MAJOR SPEECH SINCE ELECTION DEFEATThe former vice president then argued, as a "student of history" herself, that the worlds current state echoes one of the darkest parts of the 20th century."I do worry, frankly, about whats happening right now in our world," she said. "I do worry that it is important that we remember history. Its important we remember the 1930s. Its important that we remember that history has taught us that isolation does not equal insulation."Harris went on to argue, "It is important that we understand and remember history which taught us the interdependence and interconnection between nations. History that has taught us the importance of relationships of trust, the importance of friendships, integrity, honesty."CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURECLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPShe added, "There is so much about foreign affairs that is just like the importance of having good friendships, consistency, honesty, being there for each other when you need them, holding up standards, international rules and norms."

A gunman is still on the loose after a shooting at a Waterbury, Connecticut, mall on Tuesday that resulted in five people being shot, according to police.Waterbury Police Department Chief Fernando Spagnolo told reporters none of the victims were fatally wounded and all of them were transported and treated at area hospitals.Police were called to the Brass Mill Center Mall at about 4:40 p.m. on Tuesday for a report of a disturbance.When officers arrived, they located five victims who were struck by gunfire.MEMORIAL DAY MASS SHOOTING IN PHILADELPHIA LEAVES 2 DEAD, 9 INJURED"We do not believe this was a random act of violence," Spagnolo said. "We believe this started as a conflict and it escalated. We do know that there was one gunman at this time [whom] we've identified. That gunman was armed with a semi-automatic pistol."The chief also said evidence has been recovered from the scene that is helping to identify the type of weapon used, and "hopefully" the shooter, through various investigative means and forensic technology.TIMES SQUARE FOOD CART VENDOR SHOT AFTER DISPUTE WITH GROUP OF YOUNG PEOPLEState Police, the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) are assisting police with the investigation, which includes the collection of video and digital evidence."This is going to be a very lengthy and ongoing and active investigation," Spagnolo said.COLORADO DEPUTY TAKES OUT ARMED MAN DURING ACTIVE SHOOTER CALL AT FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTERHe also said there is currently no danger to the public, though he advised anyone to report anything suspicious to the police.The investigation into the matter is ongoing.Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont called the shooting "tragic" in a post on X."This afternoon there was a tragic mass shooting at the Bass Mill Center in Waterbury, a place where everyone should feel safe. We are grateful to law enforcement, who acted swiftly," the governor wrote. "Details are still forthcoming, but the @CT_STATE_POLICE will be assisting @WaterburyPD with the investigation. Our hearts break for the Waterbury community, the victims, and their families who have been impacted by this incident."

Elon Musk said he is "disappointed" by the costs of President Donald Trump's "one big, beautiful bill" passed by Republicans in the House last week."I was disappointed to see the massive spending bill, frankly, which increases the budget deficit, not just decreases it, and undermines the work that the DOGE team is doing," Musk told "CBS Sunday Morning" in an exclusive broadcast interview.DEMS SLAM TRUMP ADMINS OVER ALLEGED $436B SPENDING BLOCKThe remarks by Musk, who recently stepped back from running the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, are in contrast to Trump, who backed the legislation, which still needs Senate approval.The One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed 215 to 214 in the House. All Democrats and two Republicans, Reps. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., and Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, voted against the bill. House Freedom Caucus Chair Andy Harris, R-Md., voted "present."The bill is a victory for Trump and House Republicans, who overcame policy disagreements to deliver on Trump's key campaign promises, including an extension of his 2017 tax cuts and no tax on tips, overtime and Social Security.SENATE DEMS RAIL AGAINST 'SHADOW SPEAKER' BILLIONAIRE ELON MUSK: 'NOT ELECTED TO ANYTHING'It aims to cut roughly $1.5 trillion in government spending. The U.S. government is still more than $36 trillion in debt and has spent $1.05 trillion more than it has collected in the 2025 fiscal year, according to the Treasury Department.The bill still faces hurdles.The Senate is tasked with passing its own version. Republican leaders are hoping to send the bill to Trump's desk by the Fourth of July.Fox News Digital's Deirdre Heavey contributed to this report.

Since releasing the damning book on the Biden presidency "Original Sin" earlier in May, CNN anchor Jake Tapper has faced scrutiny for his past coverage of former President Joe Biden's alleged decline in office.Although Tapper has admitted to insufficiently reporting on Bidens health concerns, the CNN anchor went on to apologize to Fox News host Lara Trump, whom he previously rebuked for raising concerns in 2020.While Trump does "appreciate" the apology, she said "it feels a little bit too late.""Jake Tapper saying that this is like a Watergate-level type of situation, now that he played a role in it, it feels a little bit too late to me. I do appreciate that he did keep his word, though, and has come out and said that I was right," Trump said Tuesday on "The Ingraham Angle."TAPPER CLAIMS BIDEN DECLINE COVER-UP MAYBE EVEN WORSE THAN WATERGATETrump said Tapper called her about two months ahead of the release of "Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again." During the call, he told Trump he would apologize on TV for his exchange with Trump in October 2020 on CNN.During an October 2020 episode of "State of the Union," Trump raised concerns about then-candidate Bidens mental acuity, but Tapper quickly rebuked her for her comments."I think you were mocking his stutter," Tapper said, in part, at the time. "And I think you have absolutely no standing to diagnose somebody's cognitive decline."Five years later, Tapper admitted Trump was "right," reiterating the admission during an appearance on "Piers Morgan Uncensored" this week."Knowing what we know now, and looking back on that interview, which I feel tremendous humility about, she [Lara Trump] was right, and I was wrong. I did not see, in the moments he was having, I did not see that as cognitive decline," Tapper said during Monday's show, claiming that the Biden cover-up was "worse" than the Watergate scandal.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPWhile Tapper has been vocal about his prior reporting, Trump argued he cannot "discount his role" in the unfolding Biden presidency scandal."No matter how much he wants to come out now and say, 'You know what, we're going to start calling the shots like we see them actually now.' It's too late," Trump told Fox News host Laura Ingraham."You can't do this time and time again to people and continue to lie to people in the way they did and think that you're going to get any different result. It's the reason Donald Trump is in the White House right now," she continued.Fox News Digital's Hanna Panreck contributed to this report.

Polk County, Florida Sheriff Grady Judd said deputies shot and killed a man who charged deputies with garden shears and tried to grab a gun from a patrol vehicle, all after he was attacked by an alligator while swimming across a lake.Judd told reporters on Monday that 42-year-old Timothy Shultz was shot and killed after threatening to harm his deputies earlier in the day.Deputies responded to reports at about 6 a.m. on Monday of a man who was at a Racetrack who was acting "bizarre" and "shaking," while asking to call his son.When deputies arrived, they searched for the man for about 40 minutes without success. Then, just before 7:45 a.m., a caller said there was a white guy in a nearby lake that is filled with alligators, with one alligator near the man. The caller told the operator the man "must be drunk or high or something," Judd said.FLORIDA WOMAN ESCAPES STORAGE CONTAINER SHE WAS BEING HELD IN AFTER BRUTAL ASSAULT: SHERIFFDeputies learned one witness tried to give the man, later identified as Shultz, a life preserver, though he would not take it. Another witness tried to speak with Shultz, but told deputies he growled at the witness, so they ran into the house and locked the door.When deputies arrived, Shultz was seen walking from the lake to an area between houses while holding a set of garden shears.He also reportedly tried to break into a truck by throwing a brick into the vehicle.TEXAS MAN CALLS 911 AFTER INJURING HIMSELF DURING ALLEGED CAR DEALERSHIP BREAK-INInvestigators spoke to one witness who was walking her dog at the time, and she said the man charged at deputies while holding the shears.Judd told reporters the woman questioned why deputies waited so long to shoot, but the sheriff said his deputies were trying to de-escalate the situation."We also tried to tase him on two different occasions, and he continued to charge at them," Judd said, adding that deputies backed up and told Shultz to throw the shears down.FLORIDA MAN NABBED ALLEGEDLY TRYING TO OUTRUN TROOPERS WHILE WEARING DALMATIAN ONESIEEventually, Shultz climbed into the passenger side of a patrol vehicle that was running, Judd said. Shultz also allegedly tried to grab a rifle or the shotgun out of its holder, and at that moment, the deputies shot him multiple times and killed him."It's important to focus on this for a second: He tried to assault my deputies with shears," Judd said. "Then he jumped into their vehicle, which is an armed burglary with shears. Trying to get the rifle and or the shotgun out at that moment in time, all the warnings had to stop, and the action had to begin, and that's when they shot him enough to stop the threat."Judd told reporters Shultzs criminal record is "long," adding that he had multiple methamphetamine arrests. He also said Shultz was released from jail on May 20.NEIGHBORS' DISPUTE ESCALATES WHEN FLORIDA MAN ALLEGEDLY SLASHES WOMAN WITH KNIFE"Ive said this over and over, and Ill continue to say it: There are still people that want to make the community, or the nation, believe that drugs are low level and nonviolent," he said. "Well, heres your sign."Judd said Shultz was swimming across the lake and got really close to an alligator, appearing to be bitten by an alligator in his right arm."You know, that's gotta be true. You can't make it up, and, as a result, this is one more example of how violent people are when they use meth and use drugs," Judd said. "When you can swim across the lake, sustain apparent alligator bites, grab shears, try to break into a vehicle, attack law enforcement officers, jump into their car, try to get their rifle and shotgunyou're out of your mind on drugs. And it's not his first time. He's dead.""Quite frankly, his conduct was outrageousit was bizarre," the sheriff added. "Our deputies, by the way, are going home safe tonight."

SpaceX's ninth test flight of its Starship spacecraft, launched on May 27 from the company's Starbase facility in Texas, ended in failure shortly after liftoff.The mission aimed to deploy eight Starlink simulator satellites and test the vehicle's reentry system with 100 removed heat-shield tiles.Despite a successful launch and initial ascent, the spacecraft began spinning uncontrollably due to a fuel system leak, rendering the heat-shield test unfeasible.SPACEX LAUNCH SCRUBBED HOURS AFTER HEGSETH SHARES MESSAGE TO RESCUE MISSION CREW: WISH YOU GODSPEEDShortly after reaching space, the booster stage, critical for the spacecrafts reentry, was lost during its return to the atmosphere. Additionally, the payload door failed to open during the flight.Remaining parts of the ship which do not disintegrate from the heat of reentry are expected to land in the Indian Ocean, according to the company.This marks another setback for SpaceX's Starship program, which has faced challenges in previous tests. SpaceX has previously experienced issues with the Starship system, including an aborted flight earlier this year in April.In a statement following the incident shared via X, SpaceX acknowledged the failure and emphasized the importance of learning from each test. "With a test like this, success comes from what we learn, and todays test will help us improve Starships reliability as SpaceX seeks to make life multiplanetary," the company said.MSNBC HOSTS MOCK ELON MUSK AFTER SPACEX MISHAP: 'GO BACK TO YOUR DAY JOB'The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been notified of the incident and is expected to conduct an investigation to determine the cause of the failure and assess any potential impact on future launches. No injuries or damage to property have yet been reported.SpaceX has not yet announced a timeline for its next test flight but has indicated that the company will continue to refine the Starship system based on the data collected from this mission."Developmental testing by definition is unpredictable," SpaceX stated on their website. "But by putting hardware in a flight environment as frequently as possible, were able to quickly learn and execute design changes as we seek to bring Starship online as a fully and rapidly reusable vehicle."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPSpaceX did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.