At least 26 Palestinians were killed and at least 175 were wounded as they made their way to receive food in the Gaza Strip, according to health officials and witnesses.Witnesses said Israeli forces fired on crowds around 1,000 yards away from an aid site run by the Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. A Palestinian journalist told the BBC that thousands of Palestinians had gathered near the aid site near Gaza's southern city of Rafah when Israeli tanks approached and opened fire on the crowd.The Israeli Defense Forces said it is "currently unaware of injuries caused by IDF fire within the Humanitarian Aid distribution site," adding that "the matter is still under review."The foundation said in a statement that it delivered 16 truckloads of aid "without incident" early on Sunday. It has denied previous accounts of chaos and gunfire around its sites, which are in Israeli military zones where independent access is limited.ISRAEL HOSTAGE DEAL IN DOUBT AS HAMAS ADDS DEMANDS, US ENVOY CALLS TERMS 'UNACCEPTABLE'In its statement, the foundation dismissed what it referred to as "false reporting about deaths, mass injuries and chaos."The organization's distribution of aid has been marred by chaos, with multiple witnesses having said Israeli troops fired on crowds near the delivery sites. Before Sunday, at least six people had been killed and more than 50 wounded, according to local health officials.The foundation says the private security contractors guarding its sites have not fired on the crowds. The Israeli military has said it fired warning shots in previous incidents.As thousands of people headed toward the distribution site hours before dawn, Israeli forces ordered them to disperse and return later, witnesses said. When the crowds reached the Flag Roundabout, around 1,000 yards away, at around 3 a.m., the military opened fire, the witnesses said."There was fire from all directions, from naval warships, from tanks and drones," Amr Abu Teiba, who was in the crowd, said.He said he observed at least 10 bodies with gunshot wounds and several other wounded people, including women. People used carts to carry the victims to the field hospital.Another witness, Ibrahim Abu Saoud, gave a nearly identical account. Abu Saoud said he saw many people with gunshot wounds, including a young man who he said had died at the scene.Mohammed Abu Teaima said he saw Israeli forces open fire and kill his cousin and another woman as they were on their way to the distribution site. He said his cousin was shot in his chest and died at the scene, while many others were wounded, including his brother-in-law."They opened heavy fire directly towards us," he said.HUCKABEE SLAMS FRENCH-BACKED PALESTINIAN STATEHOOD PUSH AT UN, SAYS US-ISRAEL ARE 'INSEPARABLY' LINKEDIsrael and the U.S., which also backs the foundation, say the new aid system seeks to prevent Hamas from taking away aid. Israel has not provided any evidence of systematic diversion and the U.N. denies it has happened.U.N. agencies and major aid groups have refused to work with the new system, arguing that it violates humanitarian principles since it allows Israel to control who receives aid and forces people to relocate to distribution sites.The U.N. system has struggled to bring in aid after Israel recently slightly eased its total blockade of the territory. The groups say Israel's restrictions, the breakdown of law and order and widespread looting make it extremely difficult to deliver aid to Palestinians in Gaza.The Associated Press contributed to this report.

When the Lady Elgin sank on Lake Michigan in 1860, British journalist and politician Herbert Ingram was lost to the deep, but 165 years later his pocket watch has returned home.The steamship quickly sank on Sept. 8, 1860, when it collided with a schooner during a storm off Winnetka, Illinois, killing more than 300 people, with many unable to make it to lifeboats before it went down.Ingram and his son both died in the sinking with his gold watch going down with them.After the sinking, Ingrams body was recovered, and he was returned to England, and buried in his hometown of Boston in Lincolnshire.MYSTERIOUS 18TH-CENTURY WARSHIP UNEARTHED AT GROUND ZERO SITE GETS NEW HOMEThe pocket watch was discovered by divers in 1992, but remained in the U.S. until this May, when it was given to a historian to examine."Back in 1992, when my team was documenting the remains of the Lady Elgin scattered over more than a mile of lake bottom, other divers were visiting the site," Valerie Van Heest, co-founder of the Michigan Shipwreck Research Association who wrote "Lost on the Lady Elgin," told FOX 17. "The location had leaked, and a trio of divers I have just recently learned, came upon a pocket watch. A gold pocket watch, an extraordinary discovery."She added that Ingram was a "member of Parliament. He was also the founder of the London Illustrated News, which was the first time a newspaper printed images in the paper. So he was really the founder of pictorial journalism."Van Heest told BBC News she quickly realized that the watch "doesn't belong in America. It belongs in Boston, England, where Herbert Ingram was from, where a statue of him still stands."TITANIC PASSENGER'S POSTCARD SENT DAYS BEFORE SINKING SELLS FOR BIG BUCKS AT AUCTIONExperts say the watch remained in relatively good condition while on the lake floor because of the lakes cold, low-oxygen environment, according to People magazine.Ingram is celebrated as the "favorite son" of the Lincolnshire town where he was born and buried and where a statue of him stands.Van Fleet bought the watch, then donated it to the Boston Guildhall Museum, which happened to be putting together an exhibit on Ingram at the time."They didn't have any physical artifacts, and here I was offering not only an artifact, but Herbert Ingram's personal watch," Van Heest said. "It was an extraordinary, serendipitous occurrence."Councilor Sarah Sharpe, from Boston Borough Council told the BBC: "The fact that this small part of him is coming back to his hometown to be displayed is really special and important."The museum celebrated the watchs return on May 24, calling it a "day to remember."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"Today, Boston came together to honour the life and legacy of Herbert Ingram journalist, reformer, and one of our towns most influential figures as his long-lost gold watch, recovered from the wreck of the Lady Elgin, was officially returned home," the museum wrote on Facebook. "From a private tribute at his grave, to the ceremonial handover at the Ingram Memorial, to the powerful stories shared at Boston Guildhall every moment was filled with reflection, pride, and awe."The museum added, "Thank you to everyone who joined us today in person and in spirit. Boston history is alive and ticking."

At least 26 Palestinians were killed and at least 175 were wounded as they made their way to receive food in the Gaza Strip, according to health officials and witnesses.Witnesses said Israeli forces fired on crowds around 1,000 yards away from an aid site run by the Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. A Palestinian journalist told the BBC that thousands of Palestinians had gathered near the aid site near Gaza's southern city of Rafah when Israeli tanks approached and opened fire on the crowd.The Israeli Defense Forces said it is "currently unaware of injuries caused by IDF fire within the Humanitarian Aid distribution site," adding that "the matter is still under review."The foundation said in a statement that it delivered 16 truckloads of aid "without incident" early on Sunday. It has denied previous accounts of chaos and gunfire around its sites, which are in Israeli military zones where independent access is limited.ISRAEL HOSTAGE DEAL IN DOUBT AS HAMAS ADDS DEMANDS, US ENVOY CALLS TERMS 'UNACCEPTABLE'In its statement, the foundation dismissed what it referred to as "false reporting about deaths, mass injuries and chaos."The organization's distribution of aid has been marred by chaos, with multiple witnesses having said Israeli troops fired on crowds near the delivery sites. Before Sunday, at least six people had been killed and more than 50 wounded, according to local health officials.The foundation says the private security contractors guarding its sites have not fired on the crowds. The Israeli military has said it fired warning shots in previous incidents.As thousands of people headed toward the distribution site hours before dawn, Israeli forces ordered them to disperse and return later, witnesses said. When the crowds reached the Flag Roundabout, around 1,000 yards away, at around 3 a.m., the military opened fire, the witnesses said."There was fire from all directions, from naval warships, from tanks and drones," Amr Abu Teiba, who was in the crowd, said.He said he observed at least 10 bodies with gunshot wounds and several other wounded people, including women. People used carts to carry the victims to the field hospital.Another witness, Ibrahim Abu Saoud, gave a nearly identical account. Abu Saoud said he saw many people with gunshot wounds, including a young man who he said had died at the scene.Mohammed Abu Teaima said he saw Israeli forces open fire and kill his cousin and another woman as they were on their way to the distribution site. He said his cousin was shot in his chest and died at the scene, while many others were wounded, including his brother-in-law."They opened heavy fire directly towards us," he said.HUCKABEE SLAMS FRENCH-BACKED PALESTINIAN STATEHOOD PUSH AT UN, SAYS US-ISRAEL ARE 'INSEPARABLY' LINKEDIsrael and the U.S., which also backs the foundation, say the new aid system seeks to prevent Hamas from taking away aid. Israel has not provided any evidence of systematic diversion and the U.N. denies it has happened.U.N. agencies and major aid groups have refused to work with the new system, arguing that it violates humanitarian principles since it allows Israel to control who receives aid and forces people to relocate to distribution sites.The U.N. system has struggled to bring in aid after Israel recently slightly eased its total blockade of the territory. The groups say Israel's restrictions, the breakdown of law and order and widespread looting make it extremely difficult to deliver aid to Palestinians in Gaza.The Associated Press contributed to this report.

A Texas lawmaker is speaking out following the tragic death of an Air Force Academy cadet who was killed in a hit-and-run involving two migrant suspects in the country illegally.Texas Rep. Beth Van Duyne, who had twice personally sponsored 18-year-old Ava Moores application to the Air Force Academy, says the incident should never have happened and is demanding accountability."I am still livid about what happened and why it happened," Van Duyne told "Fox & Friends" Friday. The Republican congresswoman says shes been in contact with border czar Tom Homan in the wake of the accident and is committed to securing justice for the victims family.ICE IDENTIFIES JET SKI SUSPECTS IN AIR FORCE CADET CANDIDATE'S DEATH AS ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTSMoore, a young cadet from Texas, was kayaking when she was allegedly struck by a jet ski operated by an illegal migrant. She was weeks away from leaving to start Air Force basic training. The Department of Homeland Security reports that the two migrants involved in the crash then fled the scene without offering help, leaving Moore to die.DHS has identified the suspects as being Daikerlyn Alejandraa Gonzalez-Gonzalez, who is said to have been driving the jet ski, and Maikel Alexander Coello-Perozo, both foreign nationals who entered the United States illegally in 2023 and were released under the Biden administration.TEXAS POLICE ARREST SUSPECT AFTER FATAL JET SKI HIT-AND-RUNAfter fleeing the scene, the suspects reportedly struck two vehicles while attempting to escape. Both were later taken into custody and ICE lodged immigration detainers to begin the removal process after criminal proceedings take place.Van Duyne described Moore as a "determined" leader and "a phenomenal woman" with a bright future ahead. She said while she is grateful the suspects have been apprehended, she believes the tragedy was avoidable.HEARTBROKEN MOM OF TEXAS MURDER VICTIM BREAKS DOWN OVER MIGRANT CRISIS: 'YOU TOOK AWAY MY SON!'"These two Venezuelan illegal immigrants who should never have been in our country," she said, "who just recklessly were on a jet ski and smashed into Ava as she was home with her family before she was getting ready to go to boot camp.""She was out on a kayak. She got hit and they just left her there in the water to die."TEXAS LAWMAKERS DEMAND ANSWERS ON FATAL CRASH ALLEGEDLY CAUSED BY ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT: 'INFURIATING'One of the suspects is facing a second-degree felony manslaughter charge, while the other has been charged with misdemeanors of collision involving damage to a vehicle and hindering apprehension.Van Duyne said shes been in contact with Moores family since her death, and that her father is turning to faith during the difficult time."I said, 'I'm so angry about what happened, Im so angry about it,'" she recalled. "And he said, I'm going to stop you there. I'm not [going to] be led by anger. This is a tremendous man of faith, of kindness, of patience, and forgiveness. And he just said that is the way that Ava would want us to remember her."

For the first time, Syrians are openly calling for peace with Israel. In an interview with Fox News Digital, journalist Furat Alali from Damascus said, "We want a future without wars. We want to live. People are not afraid to speak up anymore."Her statement reflects a significant shift in the countrys political landscape, as many Syrians begin to openly discuss the prospect of peace with Israel. This change comes at a time when Syria and Israel are engaged in direct talks as Reuters revealed on Tuesday, marking a dramatic departure from the decades-long hostility between the two nations.Reuters reported, Israel and Syria have recently held direct meetings focused on security issues along their shared border. These talks represent a major step in the relationship between the two countries, which have been adversaries for decades.A WEAKENED HEZBOLLAH LEADS SOME IN LEBANON TO TALK OF PEACE WITH ISRAEL AS US PUSHES SIDES TOGETHERSources familiar with the discussions have indicated that the U.S. has played a pivotal role in facilitating these talks, encouraging Syrias new leadership to engage with Israel.The discussions come after a shift in U.S. policy, following President Donald Trumps meeting with Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa earlier this month. The meeting signaled a break from decades of U.S. hostility toward Syrias Assad regime and opened the door to potential normalization between Syria and Israel.While the talks are still in the early stages, Trumps engagement has raised the possibility of Syrias leadership eventually normalizing ties with Israel, although this process will likely take time.Furat Alali explained: "We dont want to be part of the Axis of Resistance anymore. The Palestinian cause has been used to oppress us. We feel sympathy for the Palestinians, but now we need to focus on Syria and our future."Lina Ali, a 24-year-old pharmacist from Latakia, told Fox News Digital, "We feel for the people of Gaza. We condemn the mass killings, but we are in a different situation. We are thinking about our own interests now. The idea of exploiting the Palestinian cause to oppress the Syrian people has been rejected. We are tired of this."Another young woman interviewed by Jusoor News, a Pan-Arab media outlet, shared similar thoughts: "We are for anything that serves our countrys interest. Weve lived through difficult times. The countrys economy is very weak. Its time for people to live."FALL OF SYRIA'S BASHAR ASSAD IS STRATEGIC BLOW TO IRAN AND RUSSIA, EXPERTS SAYAn elderly Syrian man explained to Jusoor, "Weve spent 40-50 years preaching Arabism and liberating Palestine, and what do we have to show for it? Nothing. Its time for peace."The shift in Syrias stance on Israel is significant, especially given the historical enmity between the two nations. For decades, Syria and Israel have been locked in conflict, with the status of the Golan Heights remaining a key point of contention since its capture by Israel during the 1967 war. Syrias involvement in the Axis of Resistance, aligning with Iran and Hezbollah against Israel, has been a cornerstone of its foreign policy.However, the recent emergence of interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa has raised new possibilities, as well as concerns.Furat Ali said, "I was one of the journalists who extensively covered the violations of Jabhat al-Nusra before the fall of the Assad regime, the group Al-Jolani emerged from (using his previous name), which was part of al-Qaeda. I know exactly what they did. So, when I first heard that Al-Jolani was taking over Aleppo and challenging Assad, I was scared.""But as time went on," she added, "when he rebranded himself as Ahmed al-Sharaa and promised a new direction, I saw he was smart. He managed to convince the West to lift sanctions and engage with him, bringing back international recognition for Syria. While we remain skeptical and cautious, what were seeing from Sharaa domestically is so far being accepted."Joseph Braude,founder and president of the Center for Peace Communications,highlighted the significance of the shift in public opinion within Syria. He noted, "People in Syria and Lebanon often associate the Palestinian issue with dictators who exploited it to justify corruption and brutality. There is a growing rejection of pro-Palestinian militancy, as many people now desire to turn the page and focus on new partnerships aimed at developing their own countries."We believe that it has become a majority view in Syria that if peace with Israel brings economic development and improvements, then its worth pursuing."He also pointed out that in countries dominated by Iran and its militias, ordinary people have the clearest understanding of the harm these groups cause. "They are among the most eager for a different future, increasingly calling for peace," Braude added.As one man interviewed by Jusoor News put it: "Weve suffered years of oppression and war. Its time for reconstruction. We need peace with everyone," another Syrian added "I support normalization a million percent! If normalization with Israel, or America or whoever can bring us comfort, then Im on board. We just want peace!"

For the first time, Syrians are openly calling for peace with Israel. In an interview with Fox News Digital, journalist Furat Alali from Damascus said, "We want a future without wars. We want to live. People are not afraid to speak up anymore."Her statement reflects a significant shift in the countrys political landscape, as many Syrians begin to openly discuss the prospect of peace with Israel. This change comes at a time when Syria and Israel are engaged in direct talks as Reuters revealed on Tuesday, marking a dramatic departure from the decades-long hostility between the two nations.Reuters reported, Israel and Syria have recently held direct meetings focused on security issues along their shared border. These talks represent a major step in the relationship between the two countries, which have been adversaries for decades.A WEAKENED HEZBOLLAH LEADS SOME IN LEBANON TO TALK OF PEACE WITH ISRAEL AS US PUSHES SIDES TOGETHERSources familiar with the discussions have indicated that the U.S. has played a pivotal role in facilitating these talks, encouraging Syrias new leadership to engage with Israel.The discussions come after a shift in U.S. policy, following President Donald Trumps meeting with Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa earlier this month. The meeting signaled a break from decades of U.S. hostility toward Syrias Assad regime and opened the door to potential normalization between Syria and Israel.While the talks are still in the early stages, Trumps engagement has raised the possibility of Syrias leadership eventually normalizing ties with Israel, although this process will likely take time.Furat Alali explained: "We dont want to be part of the Axis of Resistance anymore. The Palestinian cause has been used to oppress us. We feel sympathy for the Palestinians, but now we need to focus on Syria and our future."Lina Ali, a 24-year-old pharmacist from Latakia, told Fox News Digital, "We feel for the people of Gaza. We condemn the mass killings, but we are in a different situation. We are thinking about our own interests now. The idea of exploiting the Palestinian cause to oppress the Syrian people has been rejected. We are tired of this."Another young woman interviewed by Jusoor News, a Pan-Arab media outlet, shared similar thoughts: "We are for anything that serves our countrys interest. Weve lived through difficult times. The countrys economy is very weak. Its time for people to live."FALL OF SYRIA'S BASHAR ASSAD IS STRATEGIC BLOW TO IRAN AND RUSSIA, EXPERTS SAYAn elderly Syrian man explained to Jusoor, "Weve spent 40-50 years preaching Arabism and liberating Palestine, and what do we have to show for it? Nothing. Its time for peace."The shift in Syrias stance on Israel is significant, especially given the historical enmity between the two nations. For decades, Syria and Israel have been locked in conflict, with the status of the Golan Heights remaining a key point of contention since its capture by Israel during the 1967 war. Syrias involvement in the Axis of Resistance, aligning with Iran and Hezbollah against Israel, has been a cornerstone of its foreign policy.However, the recent emergence of interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa has raised new possibilities, as well as concerns.Furat Ali said, "I was one of the journalists who extensively covered the violations of Jabhat al-Nusra before the fall of the Assad regime, the group Al-Jolani emerged from (using his previous name), which was part of al-Qaeda. I know exactly what they did. So, when I first heard that Al-Jolani was taking over Aleppo and challenging Assad, I was scared.""But as time went on," she added, "when he rebranded himself as Ahmed al-Sharaa and promised a new direction, I saw he was smart. He managed to convince the West to lift sanctions and engage with him, bringing back international recognition for Syria. While we remain skeptical and cautious, what were seeing from Sharaa domestically is so far being accepted."Joseph Braude,founder and president of the Center for Peace Communications,highlighted the significance of the shift in public opinion within Syria. He noted, "People in Syria and Lebanon often associate the Palestinian issue with dictators who exploited it to justify corruption and brutality. There is a growing rejection of pro-Palestinian militancy, as many people now desire to turn the page and focus on new partnerships aimed at developing their own countries."We believe that it has become a majority view in Syria that if peace with Israel brings economic development and improvements, then its worth pursuing."He also pointed out that in countries dominated by Iran and its militias, ordinary people have the clearest understanding of the harm these groups cause. "They are among the most eager for a different future, increasingly calling for peace," Braude added.As one man interviewed by Jusoor News put it: "Weve suffered years of oppression and war. Its time for reconstruction. We need peace with everyone," another Syrian added "I support normalization a million percent! If normalization with Israel, or America or whoever can bring us comfort, then Im on board. We just want peace!"

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is on a mission to bring attention to the importance of strength. The "health of skeletal muscle" is the "focal point" of health and wellness, Dr. Lyon said during an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital.Dr. Lyon is a board-certified physician and bestselling author of "Forever Strong," and she promotes the importance of a high-protein diet and resistance training through social media and on her podcast, "The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show."Dr. Lyon is a fellowship-trained physician, and did additional education on nutrition when she completed a post-doc at Washington University in Saint Louis, "a combined nutritional science with geriatric training."DOCTOR REJECTS VANITY FAIR'S PROTEIN-MAGA CONNECTION, SAYING HEALTH DOESNT HAVE A POLITICAL BELIEF'Dr. Lyon explained that she was frustrated with the misinformation online, especially around protein, which sparked her mission."I opened up my Instagram and there were individuals talking about how red meat was causing cancer and killing the planet. And as someone who has studied protein metabolism for years and also worked as a physician at the bedside of individuals and in nursing homes, I knew that the message that they were giving was... It's a matter of life or death."As a result, she felt a "responsibility" to start her medical podcast, "The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show," where she discusses a variety of health topics with experts."My desire is to have transparent conversations with world-class experts. Who are actually doing the job of moving the science. They are not influencers. They are qualified professionals and that's what we need to hear more of," Dr. Lyon said.Dr. Lyon argued that there is a "global mistrust" of healthcare providers and science, and she hopes to improve that through the conversations she has on her podcast."We have to bring it back to the science," Dr. Lyon said of the importance of having experts on her show. "Here are a lot of good scientists and there is a lot of good science. People just have to learn how to integrate that and understand it."PROTEIN-PACKED AMERICAN-GROWN RICE ALTERNATIVE HAS TWICE THE AMOUNT AS QUINOADr. Lyon believes strength is the key to longevity."If you want to live long, be strong. If you want to die early, plan on being weak," she said.Dr. Lyon describes muscle as "the organ of longevity," and to maintain muscle, it must be trained through resistance training."We don't have an obesity problem. What we really have is a muscle problem," Dr. Lyon claimed.Additionally, she said that muscle is not a luxury but rather a responsibility, and concluded that the way we age is "up to us."How to improve your chances of living to 100? The secret is being strong, according to Dr. Lyon."Weakness kills," she said. "Both physical and mental weakness."Dr. Lyon will be on Fox & Friends on Tuesday at 6:50 am ET.

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is on a mission to bring attention to the importance of strength. The "health of skeletal muscle" is the "focal point" of health and wellness, Dr. Lyon said during an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital.Dr. Lyon is a board-certified physician and bestselling author of "Forever Strong," and she promotes the importance of a high-protein diet and resistance training through social media and on her podcast, "The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show."Dr. Lyon is a fellowship-trained physician, and did additional education on nutrition when she completed a post-doc at Washington University in Saint Louis, "a combined nutritional science with geriatric training."DOCTOR REJECTS VANITY FAIR'S PROTEIN-MAGA CONNECTION, SAYING HEALTH DOESNT HAVE A POLITICAL BELIEF'Dr. Lyon explained that she was frustrated with the misinformation online, especially around protein, which sparked her mission."I opened up my Instagram and there were individuals talking about how red meat was causing cancer and killing the planet. And as someone who has studied protein metabolism for years and also worked as a physician at the bedside of individuals and in nursing homes, I knew that the message that they were giving was... It's a matter of life or death."As a result, she felt a "responsibility" to start her medical podcast, "The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show," where she discusses a variety of health topics with experts."My desire is to have transparent conversations with world-class experts. Who are actually doing the job of moving the science. They are not influencers. They are qualified professionals and that's what we need to hear more of," Dr. Lyon said.Dr. Lyon argued that there is a "global mistrust" of healthcare providers and science, and she hopes to improve that through the conversations she has on her podcast."We have to bring it back to the science," Dr. Lyon said of the importance of having experts on her show. "Here are a lot of good scientists and there is a lot of good science. People just have to learn how to integrate that and understand it."PROTEIN-PACKED AMERICAN-GROWN RICE ALTERNATIVE HAS TWICE THE AMOUNT AS QUINOADr. Lyon believes strength is the key to longevity."If you want to live long, be strong. If you want to die early, plan on being weak," she said.Dr. Lyon describes muscle as "the organ of longevity," and to maintain muscle, it must be trained through resistance training."We don't have an obesity problem. What we really have is a muscle problem," Dr. Lyon claimed.Additionally, she said that muscle is not a luxury but rather a responsibility, and concluded that the way we age is "up to us."How to improve your chances of living to 100? The secret is being strong, according to Dr. Lyon."Weakness kills," she said. "Both physical and mental weakness."Dr. Lyon will be on Fox & Friends on Tuesday at 6:50 am ET.

Perhaps we should stop calling the fifth month of the year May and just start calling it Maybe. Like Maybe CNN anchor Jake Tapper will be honest about how much he and his network covered up the Biden presidency. Or, Maybe things are getting better even though the press wont admit it. Tariffs and trade deals didnt end the economy, despite media rhetoric. That doesnt mean all is right with the world. It never is. But our friends on the left always say the sky is falling. Maybe theyre just nuts. And that takes me into the land of crazy news. Here are seven reasons why last month May(be) crazy.1. Irresistible: Its always a battle to see which major print outlet is the most ridiculously left-wing. The Washington Post, where democracy used to "die in darkness," has a strong claim. But the other major player is The New York Times and its been that way pretty much my entire life. Thats a long darn time. (Cut me open and count the rings.) Times publisher A.G. Sulzberger made news this month denying all that.Sulzberger claimed that Gray Lady is "not the resistance." Thats like saying rain isnt wet and Tapper isnt egotistical. You can say it, but nobody should believe you. Instead, he didnt double down, he billioned down. "We are nobodys opposition. Were also nobodys cheerleader. Our loyalty is to the truth and to a public that deserves to know it," he pretended. After nearly a decade of attacks on The Donald, along with years pretending Biden ran the White House, Sulzbergers keyboard probably melted just typing that.NEW YORK TIMES PUBLISHER SAYS 'WE'RE NOT THE RESISTANCE,' HITS TRUMP FOR ANTI-PRESS RHETORIC2. Bored in the USA:Aging pop stars like Bruce Springsteen keep their PR teams busy with nonstop drivel. Bruuuuuuce has been a lefty since before Ronald Reagan was in the White House. The Boss and a parade of similarly out-of-touch stars performed "No Nukes" concerts back in 1979. Its no surprise that now hes trying to make news bashing President Donald Trump. And, trying to profit from it.Whats pathetic is how little effort he made. Like him or not, Springsteen has written some amazing lyrics. But his anti-Trump comments read like a 22-year-olds Huffington Post blog: "[T]the America Ive written about, and has been a beacon of hope and liberty for 250 years, is currently in the hands of a corrupt, incompetent and treasonous administration."Hardly up to snuff for the man who wrote, "Is a dream a lie if it don't come true? Or is it something worse?" The best part is hes selling a six-track EP with two of the tracks bashing Trump. From "Born to Run" to "Born to Resist."3. Mask maker, mask maker:The COVID pandemic reaction on left and right stems from foundational differences about how safe we expect to be. Safetyism is why lefties think its good to censor speech online and off because words make them feel unsafe. Leftists worship infinite safety.DAN GAINOR: JOURNALISM'S ORIGINAL SPIN. 7 WAYS THE TAPPER/THOMPSON BIDEN BOOK ATTEMPTS TO ABSOLVE MEDIAWhich takes me to one of my favorite former Washington Post staffers Taylor Lorenz. Thats because she is still obsessed with COVID. To hear her talk, we should all be living life like John Travolta when he played "The Boy in the Plastic Bubble."Her Bluesky feed is special. "If youre not masking right now during an ongoing pandemic you should feel shame. In a just world youd be socially ostracized for cavalierly killing and disabling people." she wrote. That included Lorenz, "celebrating FREE SPEECH at the PornHub awards!" while wearing a mask. And no, those arent old comments. Theyre from this May.4. CNN+ or minus?:Weve all seen movies where they note the definition of insanity is doing the same thing and expecting a different result. CNN, come on down. The lefty cable outfit is doing the Michael Keaton thing from "Multiplicity" and making copies of copies. CNN CEO Mark Thompson announced this month that the network is going to provide a "simple and centralized way" to get all their content.Naturally, you have to pay. According to The New York Times, "CNNs new service wont look like CNN+, its failed $300 million splashy foray into streaming that was stuffed with well-known news and entertainment personalities." In other words, they dont have any money, plan to do this on the cheap and are praying like crazy somebody will rain cash. Maybe they will if the network offers a Tapper-free tier.5. Knock, knock, whos there?:In an era of AI videos, stories like this one scream tricks for clicks. Turns out, its probably legit. Florida residents had unwelcome visitors door-to-door gators. According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded after an alligator kept knocking on a door. The men in blue (or whatever gator-wrangling deputies wear) saw the "suspicious" alligator trying to get into a home.Now, I already view my neighbors to the south with caution because they let gators roam golf courses like eager caddies. But when your future pair of boots knocks on the door and wants in, I want out. Thats how Chubbs Peterson lost his hand. ("Happy Gilmore," folks.)6. Florida Man has competition:Readers of this column know I love animal stories from gators to baby goats. This month, weve got a raccoon with a meth pipe. Shockingly, this story comes from Ohio, not Florida. Springfield Township Police Department found Chewy the raccoon gnawing on the end of a meth pipe. As Mike Gavin from NBC New York put it, "No, the raccoon will not be charged with drug possession."PET RACCOON CAUGHT WITH METH PIPE IN ITS MOUTH WHEN COPS PULLED OVER OHIO WOMAN: 'EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED'Acting on the tip from Chewy, police searched the vehicle and the driver "was charged with three counts of possession of drug paraphernalia and cited for driving under suspension." Raccoons, taking a bite out of crime!CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION7. Size matters:Before Antifa loons started ripping down statues, leaving your mark on the world with a statue in your honor was a sign of import. From the Piet to the Lincoln Memorial, some of the greatest works of art honor famous people looking their best. Others are iconic and stand for freedom, like the Statue of Liberty. Then theres "Grounded in the Stars," by artist Thomas J Price. Its a temporary bronze statue in Times Square of a 12-foot-tall Black woman looking kind of plump.Now, as a man of some girth, I might have let this one fade into well-deserved obscurity, except the official Times Square website's description of Grounded in the Stars bashed the two great men who have permanent statues there: "Installed at ground level on a wide low base, the work invites engagement with the hundreds of thousands of people who traverse the plazas each day, the woman inGrounded in the Starscuts a stark contrast to the pedestaled permanent monuments both white, both men which bookend Duffy Square, while embodying a quiet gravity and grandeur.""Both white, both men," like thats somehow a bad thing. The two figures are famed Army Chaplain Father Francis P. Duffy, the author of "Youre a Grand Old Flag," and, none other than himself, George M. Cohan. Price was just doing his own version of tearing down statues. He failed.CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM DAN GAINOR

It may have zero calories and no added sugar, but experts say Diet Coke is not generally considered a healthy beverage.Previous studies have linked diet soda in general to increased metabolic and cardiovascular risks, among other health effects."Research shows that drinking two or more artificially sweetened beverages per day may increase the risk of heart disease and stroke," Michelle Routhenstein, a New York-based registered dietitian who specializes in heart disease, told Fox News Digital.CELEBRITY CHEF GUY FIERI'S MESSAGE TO AMERICANS: LET'S 'EAT BETTER' TO LIVE BETTER"Another study showed that just one diet soda increases the risk of Afib, an irregular heartbeat that increases the risk of vascular events, like stroke."Some studies show this may be due to how artificial sweeteners are processed in the body and the metabolites they produce, Routhenstein said, while other research suggests that diet sodas may negatively change the balance of gut bacteria, which plays a role in chronic disease."Many of my clients who have ditched Diet Coke mention how they never realized how addictive it can be," she added.Tanya Freirich, a registered dietitian nutritionist in Charlotte, North Carolina, noted that Diet Coke contains artificial sweeteners that have been linked to weight gain and an increased risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease.DRINKING CERTAIN TYPES OF COFFEE CAN BRING SOME HEALTH BENEFITS, BUT THE ADD-INS MATTER"Aspartame, the artificial sweetener in Diet Coke, has been labeled as possibly carcinogenic by the World Health Organization and may negatively affect our gut microbiome," she said in an interview with Fox News Digital.Many industry experts maintain that aspartame is still safe for consumption, including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.VIRAL 'MCMIGRAINE' REMEDY HAS SOME RUSHING TO MCDONALD'S FOR HEADACHE RELIEFIn 2023, the FDA issued the below statement on its position on aspartame."Aspartame is one of the most studied food additives in the human food supply. FDA scientists do not have safety concerns when aspartame is used under the approved conditions," the agency said. "The sweetener is approved in many countries. Regulatory and scientific authorities, such as Health Canada and the European Food Safety Authority have evaluated aspartame and also consider it safe at current permitted use levels."Fox News Digital reached out to Coca-Cola for comment.Routhenstein recommends swapping diet soda for a more health-conscious choice."While it may be hard to find an exact alternative that meets the taste, carbonation and mouth feel, there are other healthier alternatives to consider," she told Fox News Digital.One of Routhenstein's suggestions is low-sugar kombucha, a fermented tea that offers gut-promoting benefits.Freirich echoed the benefits of kombucha as a source of probiotics, which are beneficial for gut health."You can also add a splash of lime or lemon to carbonated water, adding vitamin C for immune and heart health," Routhenstein suggested.Sparkling green tea is another option, as it offers carbonation while still providing anti-inflammatory benefits, according to the above source.For those who prefer "bubbly" drinks, Freirich also recommends choosing unflavored seltzer water or lightly sweetened carbonated beverages."If you are interested in the caffeine of Diet Coke, I recommend replacing it with lightly sweetened tea or coffee," she suggested.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER"These are a great source of natural antioxidants and some caffeine. Green tea in particular is incredibly anti-inflammatory."For more Lifestyle articles, visitfoxnews.com/lifestyleThe best option of all, however, is plain water, experts agree."Many of us could benefit from drinking a little more water in our day," Freirich said. "Hydration is important for energy, good digestion and the health of our hair, skin and nails."