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    NFL receiver Chris Conley announces retirement after 10 seasons to pursue new career
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    NFL veteran receiver Chris Conley is leaving football to pursue his other passions.Conley, 32, announced his retirement from the NFL after 10 seasons with a post on social media, explaining hes finally accomplished what he set out to do as a child."When I was a kid I wrote down a set of goals. On that list was Play 10 years in the NFL. Now that this goal has been accomplished its time to set sights on something new," Conley, who spent the last two seasons with theSan Francisco 49ers, wrote.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"The past 10 years have been a dream. Getting the opportunity to play in the league was an honor and whether it was catching touchdowns or blocking for them I truly gave it my all."Conleys agent, Jonathan Perzley, told the NFL Network Conley will enroll at theUniversity of Georgia to pursue his dreams of becoming a filmmaker."God makes no mistakes and Im thankful he proved this to me throughout my career," Conleys post said. "He is more than enough. See you in the next dream."LIONS PRO BOWL CENTER FRANK RAGNOW ANNOUNCES SURPRISE RETIREMENT AFTER 7 SEASONSA third-round pick out of Georgia, Conley was drafted by theKansas City Chiefs, with whom he played four seasons. He also spent time with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Houston Texans and Tennessee Titans.Conley made his sole Super Bowl appearance against his former team, the Chiefs, in 2024. He caught one pass for 18 yards in the Niners 25-22 loss.He finished his career with 226 receptions for 2,998 yards and 15 touchdowns.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
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    Whoopi Goldberg claims people keep telling her 'you can't elect a Black man' in America
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    "The View" co-host Whoopi Goldberg claimed on Thursday that people aren't taking Maryland Gov. Wes Moore's presidential bid seriously because "you can't elect a Black man in America."Goldberg said that she is now questioning the Democratic Party because people are telling her that Americans aren't ready to elect a Black man to the presidency, despite the fact that former President Barack Obama was voted into the Oval Office twice."I question the Republican Party, and I question the Democratic Party now," she said. "You know, you have someone like Wes Moore who is a perfect candidate And people are saying, well, he, you know, you can't elect a black man. Why not?"'THE VIEW' CO-HOST SLAMS 'BLIND LOYALTY' TO PARTIES AFTER KARINE JEAN-PIERRE LEAVES DEMOCRATSThe other co-hosts immediately pushed back on Goldberg's assertion, with Sunny Hostin noting, "We did it, twice!" Alluding to the fact that Obama a Black man had won the national election two times.Goldberg attempted to explain her reasoning, but was quickly cut off by the other co-hosts who expressed enthusiasm over the prospect of Moore serving as president.Shortly thereafter, Goldberg explained to the audience what she believes is necessary for "change to happen."CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST MEDIA AND CULTURE NEWS"If we want change to happen, we're going to have to make it happen, because you're going to have to get out and vote," she asserted. "There's no way around it, you know?"Earlier on in the show, Goldberg claimed that while she's not an independent, she's also not a Republican or Democrat either."Theres no name for what I am," she claimed, drawing laughter from the audience. "Theres no name. Because there are some things that fit what I want and some things that dont. And I am the crazy person who said, Why dont we have a Democratic president and a Republican vice president?"
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  • Rory Mcilroy
    Rory McIlroy's new driver brings about concern as he shoots second-highest PGA Tour score before U.S. Open
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    Rory McIlroy might have some serious driver troubles heading into next weeks U.S. Open.The 2025 Masters winner missed the cut by 12 strokes at the RBC Canadian Open, shooting an 8-over 78 on Friday, which was his second-highest score in any PGA Tour event for his career.The last time McIlroy shot a 78 was in the first round of The Open in 2024.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMMcIlroy said his round "concerns me," and what professional golfer wouldnt be worried after carding a quadruple bogey as well as one double bogey and four bogeys to go with just two birdies."You dont want to shoot high scores like the one I did today," McIlroy said, per ESPN. "Still, I felt like I came here obviously with a new driver thinking that that sort of was going to be good and solve some of the problems off the tee, but it didnt."RORY MCILROY DEFENDS RIGHT TO SKIP MEDIA SESSIONS AFTER NONCONFORMING DRIVER NEWS LEAKED AT PGA CHAMPIONSHIPMcIlroys driver has been a point of emphasis since the PGA Championship last month, where it was leaked that he had a nonconforming driver that was unusable after pre-tournament testing.Scottie Scheffler, the winner at Quail Hollow Club that week, also had a nonconforming driver, but his name wasnt publicly known. However, McIlroy was ticked off his name got out there, and he skipped media sessions the entire tournament. He went on to finish T-47th.Before teeing off this week in Toronto, McIlroy admitted being upset that his driver conundrum had been made public."I was a little p----d off because I knew that Scotties driver had failed on Monday, but my name was the one that was leaked," McIlroy said in a press conference, viaThe New York Post."It was supposed to stay confidential. Two members of the media were the ones that leaked it."I didnt want to get up there and say something that I regretted either, because Im trying to protect Scottie. I dont want to mention his name. Im trying to protect TaylorMade, Im trying to protect the USGA, PGA of America, myself."So, McIlroys tee shots were going to be under a microscope this week because he would be working with a new driver, and it wasnt as consistent as it usually is.McIlroy is one of the best drivers on tour, currently ranking first in strokes gained off the tee, while being third in driving distance with an average shot of 319.3 yards.But with the rough at Oakmont Country Club having the ability to swallow golf balls and ruin rounds next week at the U.S. Open, McIlroys accuracy needs to be much better than it has been. He ranks 170th in driving accuracy, hitting the fairway 51.13% of the time.At least being cut from this weeks tournament gives McIlroy a couple more days to figure out his driver before teeing it up at the U.S. Open on Thursday.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
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    Barack and Michelle Obama among those showering Coco Gauff with praise after French Open win
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    For the first time in a decade, an American won at the French Open after Coco Gauff defeated Aryna Sabalenka in three sets to collect the trophy at Roland-Garros.Gauffs second Grand Slam did not come easy. She had to throw the world No. 1 player's game off on the famous clay court. She was down after the first set tiebreak went to Sabalenka, but Gauff rallied and had a raucous crowd behind her that led to a drop-to-the-clay celebration in the end.Gauff received social media praise from many for her win, including Michelle and Barack Obama.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Congrats, @CocoGauff!" Michelle Obama wrote. "Your determination, strength, and grace throughout the French Open has inspired us all and showed us whats possible. Proud of you!"The former president added, "Congratulations to @CocoGauff for an amazing championship at the French Open the first American singles champion at @RolandGarros in a decade. You make us all proud."Gauff was locked in on the court, but there were many American celebrities in the stands at Roland-Garros, including director Spike Lee, actor Dustin Hoffman, "Inside The NBA" host Ernie Johnson and others.Those in the tennis world were thrilled to see Gauffs tenacity and determination."Congratulations to @CocoGauff on her second Grand Slam womens singles title, and her first singles title at #RolandGarros!" tennis great Billie Jean King wrote on X. "Outstanding!"Even Carlos Alcaraz, who will face Jannik Sinner in the mens singles final at Roland-Garros, took the time to congratulate Gauff."Many congrats @CocoGauff!!!" he wrote on X.Another tennis legend, Martina Navratilova, called Gauffs performance "a great comeback and fight!"Even the Miami Dolphins and Miami Heat posted for Gauffs victory. She has heavy South Florida ties after growing up in Delray Beach.As mentioned by many who congratulated her, Gauff has two Grand Slam victories, winning her first at the 2023 U.S. Open.Gauff was ranked the No. 2 womens singles player entering this tournament, and she leaves No. 1 with another trophy under her belt as the season continues.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
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    Woman rips into 'stupid showers at hotels' and those responsible for designing them
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    A thread on Reddit has gone viral as a woman is criticizing the designers, installers and others responsible for "the stupid showers at hotels," saying she cannot step into a shower today while traveling and not "be blasted by cold water that gets my head wet."Over 6,000 people reacted to the post to date and nearly 1,000 comments have come in, with commenters sharing their own frustrations about the hotel travel experience."Who designs the stupid showers at hotels?" the woman wrote in her post on social media, addressing her note to "male hotel room designers."FLIGHT PASSENGERS COMPLAIN ABOUT MASKLESS COUGHING ON BOARD AS SUMMER TRAVEL HEATS UPShe wrote, "Im a woman. I dont wash my hair every day. Please give me a way to turn on the shower without having to get in and be blasted by cold water that gets my head wet."She also said, "I miss shower curtains, and now we have glass walls that dont move."She closed her post with, "Signed, A Traveler with Loyalty Status."In an edit, she later added, "Wow, the number of times I have been called bleeping feminist (or worse) on this post is kinda s-----. I have no problem being a feminist, thank you."MAJOR AIRLINE HOLDING FLIGHTS TO ACCOMMODATE FLYERS WITH CONNECTIONSThe woman then offered more context."The start of this was a conversation I had with a male colleague who has opened eight hotels (under different flags), and he had never considered that not all people wash their hair every day," she wrote."We also talked about rain showerheads," she wrote, "and [the] lack of other amenities geared toward women travelers."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERPeople who responded to the post shared their own ideas for improving the hotel room experience."Please make sure there are hooks in the bathroom," wrote one person.For more Lifestyle articles, visitfoxnews.com/lifestyleWrote another person, "I want a shower that is fully enclosed so that Im not cold and there isnt water all over the floor after the shower! I also want counter space to set [up] my toiletries! Is that so hard?"Said another commenter, "Expensive hotel doesn't mean great shower design."Another person wrote, "I want a door on my shower."She added, "In the long run, I am certain the money they saved [by] not putting a door on the shower is wasted in energy costs as I have to turn up the hot water during the shower."Said another person, "Do not make me climb into the shower to turn the water on. Have the faucet on the same side as entry so we can reach in."And yet another person took this angle: "Hand showers in all showers, please!! Even if someone doesn't need a full handicap room, if they have slight mobility challenges, a hand shower can be so helpful."
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    Federal officials slam Democrats for 'dangerous' rhetoric as ICE agents face violent mobs in LA, NYC
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    Federal officials are urging Democrat politicians to tone down "dangerous" rhetoric about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, after violent protests and disorderly demonstrations broke out over the weekend in Los Angeles and New York City.Multiple people were detained by immigration agents on Friday as seven locations in Los Angeles were raided.In response, violent protests broke out across the county, including an attempted break into the Roybal Federal Building.Hours later, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) declared unlawful assembly and issued a city-wide tactical alert.SOCIAL MEDIA, TRUMP ADMIN ERUPTS OVER LA MAYOR'S REACTION TO ICE RAIDS: 'YOU'RE A CRIMINAL TOO'The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a statement on Saturday noting it took the LAPD two hours to respond to the Roybal building, despite multiple calls."Last night, over 1,000rioters surrounded a federal law enforcement buildingand assaulted ICE law enforcement officers, slashed tires, defaced buildings,and taxpayer-funded property," according to DHS. "Our ICE enforcement officers are facing a 413% increase in assaults against them. Disturbingly, in recent days, ICE officers family members have been dox[x]edand targeted as well."Officials said the Los Angeles riots and assaults on ICE agents came after Democrat politicians, including New York Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, Mayor Michelle Wu of Boston, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, "villainizedand demonized" ICE law enforcement.ICE SWEEPS THROUGH LA BUSINESSES AS LOCAL DEMOCRATS CRY FOUL OVER TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS"The violent targeting of law enforcement in Los Angeles by lawless rioters is despicable and Mayor Bass and Governor Newsom must call for it to end," Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin wrote in a statement. "The men and women of ICE put their lives on the line to protect and defend the lives of American citizens. From comparisons to the modern-day Nazi gestapo to glorifying rioters, the violent rhetoric of these sanctuary politicians is beyond the pale. This violence against ICE must end."ICE operations in LA this week resulted in the arrest of 118 illegal immigrants, including five gang members and those with prior criminal histories of drug trafficking, assault, cruelty to children, domestic violence, robbery, and alien smuggling, according to DHS.Nationwide, 2,000 illegal immigrants were arrested this week.DHS Secretary Kristi Noem took to X Saturday afternoon with a strong to protesters."A message to the LA rioters: you will not stop us or slow us down," Noem wrote in a post. "@ICEgov will continue to enforce the law. And if you lay a hand on a law enforcement officer, you will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law."ICE OFFICIAL PUTS POLITICIANS ON BLAST, DEMANDING THEY 'STOP PUTTING MY PEOPLE IN DANGER'ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons described what took place in Los Angeles on Friday as "appalling.""As rioters attacked federal ICE and law enforcement officers on the LA streets, Mayor Bass took the side of chaos and lawlessness over law enforcement," Lyons wrote in a statement. "These violent rioters will be held accountable if they harm federal officers, and make no mistake, ICE will continue to enforce our nation's immigration laws and arrest criminal illegal aliens."Sanctuary politicians would do well to remember that impeding our efforts only endangers their communities, law enforcement officers, and the detainees they claim to support."LAPD officials did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.On Saturday, tear gas was deployed near Home Depot in Paramount, California, where ICE agents were allegedly conducting a raid.The LA County Sheriff's Office told Fox News Digital its personnel responded to the 6400 Block of Paramount Boulevard at about 11 a.m. local time for a large crowd gathering in the area and blocking traffic."We remind the public to exercise their right to protest peacefully, with respect for the safety of all community members," the agency wrote in a statement to Fox News Digital. "Our primary responsibility is to ensure public safety for all individuals presentboth demonstrators, residents, and bystandersby addressing potential safety concerns while supporting the safe and lawful expression of First Amendment rights."TRUMP DHS ISSUES WARNING AFTER ANTI-ICE PROTESTERS ATTEMPT TO DISRUPT ARRESTIn New York, anti-ICE protesters gathered outside the Jacobs Javits Federal Building in Lower Manhattan, reportedly attempting to block a van from leaving the facility.The NYPD told Fox News Digital that at around noon Saturday, police responded to a 911 call about a disorderly group in front of the building.When officers arrived, they found multiple people sitting in the road, blocking traffic."The demonstrators were instructed verbally numerous times to vacate the roadway, and did not comply," NYPD officials said.Five people were taken into custody and issued summons.Fox News learned the van was able to get past protesters without incident.LA County Fire did not immediately respond to Fox News Digitals request for comment.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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    US soldier killed in vehicle crash while training abroad, Army confirms
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    A U.S. soldier died during a training incident in Hungary this week, the Army's 101st Airborne Division confirmed to Fox News Digital Saturday.Sgt. Aaron Cox, 24, of Mabank, Texas, died Thursday near Camp Croft from injuries sustained in a crash when he was driving a vehicle in preparation for the Saber Guardian 25 exercise.Cox was an infantryman assigned to the"Strike" 2nd Mobile Brigade Combat Team of the 101st Airborne Division.US ARMY BLACK HAWK PILOT FOUND DEAD IN HONDURAS, INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY"The loss of Sgt. Cox is a tragedy for all of us on the Strike team," Col. Duke Reim, commander, 2MBCT, 101st Airborne Division, said in a statement. "He was a strong soldier and leader who quickly rose through the ranks while serving."We are in direct contact with his family for care and support that they need during this difficult time. We would like to thank our Hungarian allies for their prompt response and support to our soldiers."Cox joined the Army in 2021 and was first assigned to Fort Campbell in the Kentucky-Tennessee area after basic training.He graduated from the Army Basic Leader Course and the Combat Lifesaver Course. His awards included the Air Assault Badge, Army Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Army Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and the Expert Infantryman Badge.2 SUSPECTS, INCLUDING VICTIM'S HUSBAND, CHARGED IN STABBING DEATH OF FORT CAMPBELL SOLDIER IN TENNESSEECox was on his second deployment after he served in Poland three years ago.The accident is under investigation.Four soldiers died in Lithuania earlier this year when their vehicle was found in a bog after they went missing.Sgt. Jose Duenez, Jr., 25, of Joliet, Illinois; Sgt. Edvin F. Franco, 25, of Glendale, California; Pfc. Dante D. Taitano, 21, of Dededo, Guam, and Sgt. Troy S. Knutson-Collins, 28, of Battle Creek, Michigan, were all M1 Abrams tank system maintainers.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThey had been on a mission to repair and tow an immobilized tactical vehicle.Fox News' Andrea Margolis, Liz Friden, and Stephen Sorace contributed to this report.
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    Former Disney star Christy Carlson Romano reveals shocking details about nearly losing her eye
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    Christy Carlson Romano is speaking out about nearly losing an eye after she was shot in the face four months ago.During an appearance on the upcoming June 10 episode of the "Not a Damn Chance!" podcast, via a sneak peek by People magazine, the 41-year-old former Disney star recalled the terrifying incident while she was shooting clay pigeons with her husband, Brendan Rooney, for his birthday.Asked how it happened, Romano explained she was not "at liberty to say specifics," according to People. The actress previously revealed on Instagram that she was "hit in five places," including below her eye.CHRISTY CARLSON ROMANO SHOT IN THE EYE DURING CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING OUTING WITH HER HUSBAND FOR HIS BIRTHDAYRomano shared details for the first time about what transpired."Its a birdshot that got sprayed in my direction by another party, and essentially it was within 200 feet, which means really fast and hot," she told hosts Neen Williams and Frankland Lee."They werent malicious," Romano clarified. "It wasnt aggravated assault. Its what happened."CHRISTY CARLSON ROMANO SHOT IN THE EYE DURING CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING OUTING WITH HER HUSBAND FOR HIS BIRTHDAYThe "Even Stevens" star then emphasized the importance of gun safety and described her initial response."I feel very out of body about it. Its pretty wild," she said. "Im shocked, and what goes through my head immediately is, Oh thats dope, I just got shot. And then I go, Oh now Im gonna die,'" she said."I take a knee. My husband witnessed it and was like, Hey are you hit? because I didnt scream. I didnt do anything. I was just out of body."Romano recalled she had a knee-jerk reaction upon being shot that stemmed from her time on the third season of the FOX reality TV series "Special Forces: World's Toughest Test."In the show, celebrity contestants take on grueling military exercises and challenges under the direction of ex-Special Forces operatives.Romano explained that the contestants were trained to give a thumbs-up to let their fellow cast members know that they were OK during the series' perilous challenges.The "Kim Possible" alum recalled that, out of habit, she gave Rooney a thumbs-up immediately after she was shot."He was like, Oh, youre good. And I was like, No I'm hit. He goes, Oh s---," Romano recalled of her husband's reaction. She remembered that Rooney rushed to her aid and had to restrain himself from retaliating against the other party."So, hes running to me and making sure Im OK, and hes fighting the urge to hurt the person but hes been practicing stoicism recently, and there was something in him," Romano recalled."He was immediately into action mode, evaluating me and ran to get the car."I felt this huge rush that Id never felt before where I was starting to get really woozy. I think it was shock."Romano told the hosts she didn't experience any pain initially and described the thoughts that were running through her head, including her fears her children might be affected. The actress shares daughters Isabella, 7, and Sofia, 5, with Rooney."I was covered in blood from my forehead and I said three things. I was like, Am I gonna die? Whos gonna take care of the girls? Is my career over?" she recalled.Romano explained that she came close to being blinded or killed.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS"If my head wouldve been tilted in any other direction, I would have been blind in my right eye. Or if I had turned my head, I could have gotten hit in a softer side of my skull, and I would have potentially been dead," Romano said."Its still in my eye," she said of the pellets from the shotgun."I have a fragment still in my forehead, and I have a fragment still behind my eye, which is 1 millimeter away from blinding me."Romano previously explained on Instagram that the lead fragment behind her eye had to remain in her face because removing it could leave her blind.The shot fragment lodged in her skull will also remain in place because doctors said it will expedite her healing process.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERDuring her podcast interview, Romano told hosts she put on a brave face at first and was making jokes about her medical crisis after she arrived at the hospital."In retrospect, I was trying to be funny and not cry because I wanted the people around me to feel more calm so that they could take better care of me," Romano said.The former Broadway star admitted that it has been difficult to accept she is a "gunshot survivor."Clay pigeon shooting is an outdoor sport in which upside-down circular disks made of limestone and pitch used as targets are propelled into the air by machines called traps. Shooters use shotguns, with each shot projecting hundreds of small lead balls to hit the clay pigeons.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe sport is typically not considered dangerous as long as safety measures are followed.
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    How Justice Clarence Thomas led SCOTUS to kill DEI
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    Clarence Thomas has spent his professional life trying to return American law to the Declaration of Independences founding promise that individuals should be judged as individuals rather than as members of racial, gender, or ethnic groups. It seems that his peers on the high court have been listening.Thomas' belief in individual rights precedes his time on the court. For example, in a 1985 law review article, Thomas discussed his daily responsibilities of enforcing the nations civil rights laws as chairman of the EEOC. He wrote: "I intend to take EEO enforcement back to where it started by defending the rights of individuals who are hurt by discriminatory practices. Those who insist on arguing that the principle of equal opportunity, the cornerstone of civil rights, means preferences for certain groups have relinquished their roles as moral and ethical leaders in this area."SUPREME COURT RULES UNANIMOUSLY IN FAVOR OF STRAIGHT OHIO WOMAN WHO CLAIMED DISCRIMINATIONJustice Thomas has reiterated that American law protects individual rather than groups rights throughout his three-and-a-half decades on the nations highest court. In 1995's Missouri v. Jenkins, for instance, Thomas became the first Supreme Court justice to directly criticize Brown v. Board of Education (1954). Although he called state-mandated segregation "despicable," he said that the Court was wrong in 1954 to rely on disputable social science evidence to declare segregation unconstitutional rather than invoking the "constitutional principle" that "the government must treat citizens as individuals, and not as members of racial, ethnic or religious groups."Justice Thomas has made similar pronouncements in many other judicial opinions. His concurring opinion in 2007's Parents Involved in Community Schools v. Seattle School District No. 1 is perhaps the strongest articulation of his conception of equality: "The dissent attempts to marginalize the notion of a colorblind Constitution by consigning it to me and Members of todays plurality. But I am quite comfortable in the company I keep. My view of the Constitution is Justice Harlans view in Plessy: Our Constitution is color-blind, and neither knows nor tolerates classes among citizens."More recently, Justice Thomas wrote in a concurring opinion in the Supreme Courts 2023 decisions holding that colleges and universities cannot consider race in admissions decisions that "While I am painfully aware of the social and economic ravages which have befallen my race and all who suffer discrimination, I hold out enduring hope that this country will live up to its principles so clearly enunciated in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States: that all men are created equal, are equal citizens, and must be treated equally before the law."Last weeks Supreme Court decision in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services signals that proponents of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs should stop pretending that they are complying with the law. After all, one of the most liberal members of the Court, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, wrote in an opinion for a unanimous Court that the "background circumstances" rule imposed by several lower courts of appeal requiring members of a majority group to satisfy a heightened evidentiary standard to prevail on a Title VII discrimination claim is inconsistent with the text of Title VII and the Supreme Courts anti-discrimination precedents.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONJustice Jacksons opinion for the Court reversing the lower courts might as well have been penned by Justice Thomas himself. Justice Jackson quoted the text of Title VII that makes it illegal to take an adverse employment action against "any individual." She further quoted a 2020 Supreme Court decision, Bostock v. Clayton County, that held that the "laws focus on individuals rather than groups [is] anything but academic." She added: "By establishing the same protections for every individualwithout regard to that individuals membership in a minority or majority groupCongress left no room for courts to impose special requirements on majority-group plaintiffs alone."Justice Thomas joined Justice Jacksons opinion for the Court "in full." But he also issued a concurring opinion in which he suggested that the "background circumstances" rule is not only inconsistent with the statutory text of Title VII but is "plainly at odds with the Constitutions guarantee of equal protection." Most important for present purposes, Thomas made clear that if proponents of DEI are hoping that the Ames decision has nothing to do with their DEI programs, they are sorely mistaken. "American employers have long been obsessed with diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and affirmative action plans," he wrote. "Initiatives of this kind have often led to overt discrimination against those perceived to be in the majority."CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM SCOTT DOUGLAS GERBER
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    Rod Stewart 'devastated' over multiple concert cancellations as illness threatens tour dates
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    Rod Stewart's fans will have to wait a bit longer for a chance to see the rock legend live in concert.The iconic singer canceled his next six performances due to an ongoing battle with the flu."I have to cancel and reschedule my next six concerts in June as I continue to recover from the flu," Stewart wrote in a statement on Instagram.ROD STEWART CANCELS SECOND CONCERT ON DOCTOR'S ORDERS"So sorry, my friends. I'm devastated and sincerely apologize for any inconvenience to my fans."The 80-year-old crooner continued to express his regret over the cancellation and noted how deeply he values his loyal fans."Ill be back on stage and will see you soon," Stewart reassured his fans, signing his message, "Sir Rod."APP USERS CLICK HERE TO VIEW POSTStewart is scheduled to perform at Glastonbury later this month.The "Have I Told You Lately" singers recently canceled shows raised concerns about whether hed be well enough to perform there after postponing several performances.Stewarts performance at Glastonbury would mark the first time hes performed at the music festival in more than two decades."Im absolutely thrilled to announce that Ill be playing Glastonbury 2025! After all these years, Im proud and ready and more than able to take the stage again to pleasure and titillate my friends at Glastonbury in June. Ill see you there!" he previously penned on X, formerly known as Twitter.The "Forever Young" singer headlined the festival in 2002.Earlier this week, Stewart canceled his performance at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, citing doctor's orders.Stewart blamed a lingering sickness for the cancellation.ROD STEWART HAS NO DESIRE TO RETIRE DESPITE ANNOUNCING FAREWELL TOURHe additionally canceled a show during his Las Vegas residency due to health concerns."I'm awfully sorry to have to cancel my show June 5th at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace," Stewart shared online. "My doctor ordered a bit more rest while I recover from the flu. Thanks for your love and understanding."Last weekend, the "Maggie May" singer told fans he wouldn't be able to perform, hours before he was scheduled to take the stage.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS"I am sorry to inform you that I'm not feeling well and my show tonight at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace is being rescheduled to June 10," Stewart wrote. "Your tickets will be valid for the new date."Stewart revealed late last year he was taking a step back from the stage in the coming year.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER"This will be the end of large-scale world tours for me, but I have no desire to retire," he said in a statement on social media. "I love what I do, and I do what I love."Im fit, have a full head of hair, and can run 100 meters in 18 seconds at the jolly old age of 79."Fox News Digital's Tracy Wright contributed to this report.
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