Former WNBA star Angel McCoughtry made critical remarks about Chicago Sky rookie Hailey Van Lith over the former TCU womens basketball players social media following.McCoughtry suggested in a recent podcast interview that Van Lith may not have been looked at in the WNBA if she didnt have a big social media following. Van Lith was one of the most-followed collegiate athletes on social media. She has 1.3 million followers on Instagram alone.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"If Hailey Van Lith had 10,000 followers, would she be in the league? Let me ask you that," McCoughtry said on "The Daily W." "Honestly. We're just talking about her true talent. Take away her followers. Would she be in the league if she only had 10,000 followers?""Hailey Van Lith, she's a decent player," McCoughtry added. "Are there players out there who may be better than Hailey Van Lith? I believe so. They're not popular."Van Lith was a solid guard for Louisville at the start of her collegiate career. She averaged 15.4 points and 2.5 assists with the Cardinals from 2020 to 2023. He transferred to LSU and played with Angel Reese, Flaujae Johnson and Aneesah Morrow and transferred again to finish her collegiate career with TCU, which she led to an NCAA tournament berth.LIBERTY CENTER JONQUEL JONES OUT 4-6 WEEKS WITH SPRAINED ANKLEAs McCoughtrys comments were dissected across social media over the week, she apologized in an Instagram Live session over the weekend."Just so y'all know, I know one thing I ain't is a hater. I ain't never hated on nobody and those words ain't never come out my mouth," she said, via CBS Sports. "Now, My mistake I made was giving a point with the wrong delivery. I shouldn't have used a certain player to make an example of a point I was trying to make. And I want to apologize for that."I can take accountability when I'm wrong y'all, so I'm going to apologize to Hailey for that. You worked hard for everything you've got, plus more. Plus more. And that's to all the players."McCoughtry also starred at Louisville before she was the No. 1 overall pick of the 2009 draft by the Atlanta Dream. She played 10 seasons with the Dream, two for the Las Vegas Aces and one more with the Minnesota Lynx. She was a five-time All-Star and the 2009 WNBA Rookie of the Year.Van Lith has been limited to a bench role during her rookie season so far. She is averaging 5.1 points and 1.5 assists per game in 10 games.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Auburn Tigers mens basketball head coach Bruce Pearl fired off a reminder to his followers after President Donald Trump announced the U.S. military had struck three Iranian nuclear sites.Pearl, who is the chairman of U.S. Israel Education Association along with his duties as a college basketball coach, thanked God for protecting U.S. troops as they made the daring flight over Iran to bomb its nuclear facilities and wrote that the U.S. is not at war with Iran.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Thank you God for your protection over our troops. We are not at war with Iran, we are at war with Iran's military nuclear program," Pearl wrote on X. "The President wants peace, now the ball is in the court of the Iranian leadership. Irans terrorist reach has been diminished but still present."Pearl has been a staunch supporter of Israel, and his voice in his support has grown since Hamas terror attacks on the nation on Oct. 7, 2023.Earlier in the week, he expressed support for the president as he weighed potential strikes on Iran."We can go back and talk about 1982 in Lebanon and all those U.S. Marines that were murdered," he said on OutKicks "Dont @ Me with Dan Dakich." "We can talk about Oct. 7, where 45 Americans were killed. And they abducted, you know, six or seven more and executed them before Israel rescued them.TRUMP 'STARTED WORLD WAR III' WITH US STRIKES ON IRANIAN NUCLEAR FACILITIES, EX-NFL STAR SAYS"This has been going on since 1979, and it is about to become a safer place, a non-nuclear Iran. And without having the money to be able to do what they have been doing, the world is going to be a safer place.""If the Middle East gets safer and stronger, look at what a dynamic country Israel is. Look at all the unicorns that are there. Look at all the high tech and development. Look at all the wealth. If you began to spread that to some of these other Middle Eastern countries, who are they going to partner with? The United States? Russia? China? Its going to be the U.S., because Donald Trump has led the way to create peace and prosperity for everybody in the region."Trump announced in a post on Truth Social that the U.S. military had "completed our very successful attack" on the Iranian facilities. The U.S. targeted Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan. He wrote that U.S. aircraft had dropped a "full payload of BOMBS" on the nuclear installations.Fox News Paulina Dedaj contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Russia's former president said that multiple countries are poised to provide Iran with nuclear warheads after the U.S. launched strikes against three Iranian nuclear facilities."The enrichment of nuclear material and, now we can say it outright, the future production of nuclear weapons will continue," Dmitry Medvedev, now the deputy chairman of the Security Council of Russia, said in a Sunday X post."A number of countries are ready to directly supply Iran with their own nuclear warheads," Medvedev said.Medvedev did not list specific countries that might pitch in and support Iran. However, Russia historically has backed Iran's nuclear program. Russian President Vladimir Putin also offered to mediate peace talks between Iran and Israel on Wednesday.Moscow also has offered to intervene and help negotiate a nuclear deal between the U.S. and Iran.Moscow was involved in the 2015 Iran deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. The agreement lifted sanctions on Iran in exchange for limits on Irans nuclear program, but Trump withdrew from the deal in 2018.ISRAEL-IRAN CONFLICT: LIVE UPDATESMedvedevs comments came after the U.S. launched strikes late Saturday targeting key Iranian nuclear facilities: Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan. The mission involved more than 125 U.S. aircraft, including B-2 stealth bombers, according to Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine.President Donald Trump had said for days that he was deliberating whether he would conduct strikes against those sites.The White House and the State Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital regarding Medvedev's statements.Meanwhile, Russia's Foreign Ministry claimed the strikes violated international law and called for an "end to aggression."TRUMP ATTACKS IRAN NUCLEAR SITES: ARE OUR TROOPS IN DANGER FROM RETALIATORY STRIKES?"The irresponsible decision to subject the territory of a sovereign state to missile and bomb attacks, whatever the arguments it may be presented with, flagrantly violates international law, the Charter of the United Nations and the resolutions of the United Nations Security Council," Russias Foreign Ministry said in a statement Sunday.Prior to the strikes, Iran cautioned that the U.S. will suffer if it chooses to become involved in the conflict, and previously issued retaliatory strikes against bases where U.S. troops were housed after the U.S. killed a top Iranian general in 2020.IRAN THREATENS TO HIT US BASES IN THE MIDDLE EAST: WHAT IS THE THREAT LEVEL?Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told reporters Sunday that the U.S. would work with allies in the region to aid in force protection in the aftermath of the strikes."We certainly understand the challenges of allies in the region," Hegseth said. "And, we have been respectful and in working in collaboration with them as it pertains to basing and sensitivities there.""Ultimately, they've got a lot of assets and people in those locations also where American troops are co-located. So, thats a consideration of ours."

Some may assume that losing teeth is just part of growing older.Around 11% of adults between the ages of 65 and 74 have lost all of their teeth, according to 2020 data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and that number rises to one in five at age 75 and older.But according to experts, this isnt inevitable. Dental professionals shared the following tips to prevent tooth loss and boost overall health.About two in three adults over age 65 are dealing with some form of gum disease, according to a recently published AARP report.6 SIMPLE WAYS TO PROTECT YOUR HEARING NOW BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE, ACCORDING TO EXPERTSClinical experts cited in the report, including Dr. Uchenna Akosa, assistant professor and director at Rutgers Health University Dental Associates in New Jersey, warn that bleeding gums can signal a much deeper problem."Even if you have not lost any teeth, gum disease impairs your ability to chew hard food," Akosa told AARP. "That will affect your nutrition and can put you at risk of malnutrition in the future."Left untreated, gum disease can also destroy the bones that hold teeth in place and may interfere with nutrition and chewing.Gum disease is also a source of chronic inflammation in the body, which can contribute to dementia risk, studies have shown. A meta-analysis of about 34,000 people found that older adults who had lost all of their teeth had a 1.4 times greater risk of developing dementia, as cited by AARP.The publication also points to previous research linking gum disease to other health risks, such as heart attack, stroke and cancer.Experts recommend focusing on early prevention. If your gums bleed when brushing, or if you notice sensitivity or recession, those are signs to schedule a dental visit.Regular professional cleanings and checkups can catch gum problems before they lead to tooth loss or other health effects.AARP reports that switching to an electric toothbrush, brushing twice daily for two minutes and using a water flosser are all effective ways to protect gum health.Dr. David Frey, a cosmetic dentist at Your Perfect Smile in Beverly Hills, California, said that he often recommends water flossers particularly the Sonic-Fusion by Waterpik to older patients."Its especially valuable for patients with arthritis, limited mobility or trouble using traditional floss," Frey told Fox News Digital.Saliva plays an essential role in neutralizing acids and protecting tooth enamel, but dry mouth affects nearly six in 10 older adults, according to AARP.Many common medications including antihistamines, antidepressants and blood pressure drugs can reduce saliva production, making the mouth more prone to tooth decay, infection and gum disease, WebMD states.IS OZEMPIC RUINING YOUR TEETH? WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT IMPACT ON DENTAL HEALTHTo prevent dry mouth, AARP recommends sipping water regularly, rinsing the mouth after eating, asking your dentist about prescription-strength fluoride toothpaste, and using dry mouth rinses like Biotene or Act.Contrary to the standard six-month checkup rule, AARP notes that dental care schedules should be personalized.One doctor in the report noted that theres "nothing magical about a six-month checkup" some people may only need to go once a year, while others, especially those with chronic conditions, may need more frequent visits.Oral health issues in older adults often go unnoticed, especially those related to bite alignment, according to Frey."Bite-related issues are often an overlooked source of headaches and neck pain," he told Fox News Digital. "The public simply hasnt been informed that tension, misalignment and jaw dysfunction can manifest in ways that seem unrelated at first glance."Evaluating bite position and jaw health can sometimes reveal the root causes of chronic discomfort, Frey noted."When I combine 3D imaging with a close exam of the teeth worn surfaces, tiny fractures and chipping it often reveals that the muscles around the head and neck arent in harmony with the bite."Only three in 10 adults over 65 have dental insurance, per the American Dental Association, and Medicare typically doesnt cover cleanings, fillings or other routine procedures.This financial gap often leads people to skip dental care altogether, which can cause more serious (and expensive) problems in the future.AARP suggests looking into dental savings plans, local dental schools or sliding-scale community clinics if coverage is an issue.Smoking is a major contributor to tooth loss.CDC data shows that smokers are up to three times more likely to lose all their teeth than non-smokers.And while sugary cough drops or hard candies may seem harmless, they can be damaging to tooth enamel over time, experts warn.Switching to sugar-free gum or candies containing xylitol may help prevent cavities and support better oral health, Akosa told AARP.One of the biggest misconceptions about aging and dental health is that worn, discolored teeth are something to simply accept, according to Frey."A delicate, thin porcelain veneer can restore the vitality, color and shape your teeth once had, enhancing your smile and overall appearance," he told Fox News Digital."And its not just cosmetic its about restoring health, confidence and proper function."According to Dr. Frey, "Its not just about revitalizing the teeth its about revitalizing the person."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTERFor those looking to brighten their smile, Erin Fraundorf, founder of BOCA Orthodontic and Whitening Studio in St. Louis, recommends seeing a dentist before trying any whitening treatments, per the AARP report.For more Health articles, visitwww.foxnews.com/health"In-office treatments remain the safest, most effective option, while professional-grade take-home kits and OTC products can be great for maintenance," Fraundorf said.

Vice President JD Vance said Sunday that America "is not at war with Iran," but rather is at war with the Iranian nuclear program, which was "substantially" set back by U.S. strikes.In an appearance on ABCs "This Week," Vance praised President Donald Trumps "decisive action to destroy the program" and expressed an "incredible amount of gratitude" to the U.S. troops, who, he says, flew thousands of miles on a 30-hour non-stop flight, "never touched down on the ground" and dropped a 30,000-pound bomb "on a target about the size of a washing machine.""No military in the world has the training, the skills, and the equipment to do what these guys did last night," Vance said. "I know the president and I are both very proud of them, and I think what they did was accomplish a very core American national objective. Iran cannot have a nuclear weapons program. The president's been very clear about this, and thanks to the bravery and competence and skill of our great pilots and everybody who supported this mission, we took a major step forward for that national objective last night."Vance was hesitant to disclose too much sensitive information about the mission, which reportedly involved 125 aircraft.THE MISSING MULLAH: IRAN'S 'SUPREME LEADER' A NO-SHOW FOR NEGOTIATIONS, THEN HID AS US POUNDED NUKE SITESABCs Jonathan Karl asked the vice president, "Can you say definitively that Irans nuclear program has now been destroyed?""I don't want to get into sensitive intelligence here, but we know that we set the Iranian nuclear program back substantially last night. Whether it's years or beyond that, we know it's going to be a very long time before Iran can even build a nuclear weapon if they want to," Vance said.Pressed on the extent of the damage, the vice president again declined to disclose sensitive intelligence but added, "I feel extremely confident, and I can say to the American people with great confidence that they are much further away from a nuclear program today than they were 24 hours ago.""That was the objective of the mission to destroy that Fordow nuclear site and, of course, do some damage to the other sites as well," he said. "But we feel very confident that the Fordow nuclear site was substantially set back and that was our goal."Vance separately told NBC's "Meet The Press" that the U.S. had engaged in a diplomatic process with the Iranians to no avail until around mid-May when Trump then "decided to issue some private ultimatums to the Iranians."ISRAEL RECOVERS REMAINS OF THREE MORE BODIES"My message to the Iranians is it would be the stupidest thing in the world," Vance said about potential retaliation after the U.S. strikes. "If you look at what happened last night, we had an incredibly targeted, precise surgical strike on the nuclear facilities that are the target of the American operation. Our national interest is for Iran to not get a nuclear weapon. Our strikes last night facilitated that national objective. If the Iranians want to enlarge this by attacking American troops, I think that would be a catastrophic mistake."Vance reiterated how Trump mentioned in his late Saturday night address from the White House that the United States wants Iran to give up their nuclear program peacefully but allowing Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon remains off the table."There is no way that the United States is going to let Iran have a nuclear weapon. And so they really have to choose a pathway," Vance told ABC. "Are they going to go down the path of continued war, of funding terrorism, of seeking a nuclear weapons? Or are they going work with us to give up nuclear weapons permanently? If they're willing to choose the smart path, they're certainly going to find a willing partner in the United States to dismantle that nuclear weapons program."He also issued a warning."But if they decide they're going to attack our troops, if they decide they're going to continue to try to build a nuclear weapon. Then we are going to respond to that with overwhelming force. So really, what happens next is up to the Iranians."Trump warned Saturday that "any retaliation by Iran against the United States of America will be met with force far greater than what was witnessed tonight." The U.S. military carried out "massive precision strikes" on the three key nuclear facilities in the Iranian regime: Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan," which Trump said for years carried on a "horribly destructive enterprise" and have now been "completely and totally obliterated."

Members of the congressional "Squad" unleashed sharp criticism of President Donald Trump after he ordered a barrage of missile and bomb strikes on Iranian nuclear sites late Saturday.Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., was the most vocal of all, tweeting several times about the offensive.Responding to cryptocurrency exchange CEO Arjun Sethis comment about U.S. "elites" being most united by war "especially against Muslims in the Middle East," Tlaib remarked, "Yep and its so f---ing sick.""President Trump sending US troops to bomb Iran without the consent of Congress is a blatant violation of the Constitution. The American people do not want another forever war," Tlaib added in a separate message.US MILITARY TROOPS IN MIDDLE EAST COULD FACE INCREASED THREATS AMID IRAN CONFLICT"Instead of listening to the American people, Trump is listening to War Criminal Netanyahu who lied about Iraq and is lying once again about Iran. Congress must act immediately to exert its war powers and stop this unconstitutional war."She also retweeted right-wing Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., who had commented "this (strike) is not constitutional."Squad Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., echoed Tlaibs concerns about "endless war," and called Trump and Netanyahu "warmongers.""It is the people who suffer the illegal & irresponsible actions of authoritarian leaders," she said. "Only Congress has the power to declare war. We must act to protect our safety and shared humanity."Rep. Gregorio Casar, D-Texas, a newer member of the far-left congressional group, claimed it is "illegal" for Trump to act as he did."Congress should immediately pass a War Powers Resolution to block Trump from carrying out an unconstitutional war," the Austin lawmaker said."My entire adult life, politicians have promised that new wars in the Middle East would be quick and easy. Then they sent other peoples children to fight and die endlessly. Enough."The most recognizable Squad member, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., called Trumps decision "disastrous" and said striking Iran without congressional authorization "a grave violation of the Constitution and Congressional War Powers."LAWMAKERS, MEDIA DINGED FOR BLAMING TRUMP OR RIPPING ISRAEL ON IRAN: 'YOU THINK KAMALA COULD'VE STOPPED THEM?'"He has impulsively risked launching a war that may ensnare us for generations," Ocasio-Cortez went on, adding that Trump has established clear "grounds for impeachment."Though not a member of the Squad, Rep. Sean Casten, D-Ill., also made an impeachment call Saturday.Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., reiterated other Squad members criticisms, adding Trump "reckless(ly) escalate(ed)" the conflict between Israel and Iran."Congress must vote immediately on Rep. Thomas Massie and Sen. Tim Kaines War Powers resolutions when we return to session."Omar also shared a quote from Bill Clinton, saying prior to the strike that Trump should "diffuse" the situation and that Netanyahu has "long wanted to fight Iran."'WAR CRIMINAL NETANYAHU': 'SQUAD' MEMBERS ERUPT OVER ISRAEL'S 'RECKLESS' STRIKE ON IRANRep. Ayanna Pressley, the Boston lawmaker who also identifies with the Squad, said Trump violated the Constitution and risking innocent lives.In Pittsburgh, Rep. Summer Lee said Trump is "acting fully outside of his authority and is once again trampling on the Constitution.""This is an illegal and terrifying escalation. Dropping bombs on Iran brings us closer to war, not peace, and he is putting millions of lives at stake. Congress must immediately pass our War Powers Resolution to rein him in."Lee mocked Trump as "your hypocritical anti-war president who just illegally struck Iran and is putting countless lives at risk."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPLater Saturday, Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., said the Squad and others crying out about the War Powers Act, saying that courts have ruled it refers to deploying troops, not what Trump has done."If we are attacked, the commander-in-chief has the authority and ability to protect Americans at home and abroad if we feel threatened or attacked," Mullin said."Hes keeping America safe," he told "Hannity."

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers head coach Kevin Schnall was ejected in the first inning of Game 2 of the Mens College World Series on Sunday against the LSU Tigers.The Chanticleers came into the game hoping for a win and to extend the College World Series to a decisive Game 3. LSU already had a runner on second when Schnall was upset with another call. He came out of the dugout yelling at home plate umpire Angel Campos.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"You missed three pitches," Schnall said from the dugout.Two umpires stepped in between Schnall and Camps as the Coastal Carolina coach continued to berate Campos. One umpire fell to the ground as he tried to keep the peace. Campos also ejected first base coach Matt Schilling.No runs were scored at the time.LSU'S KADE ANDERSON THROWS 130 PITCHES, STRIKES OUT 10 IN COLLEGE WORLD SERIES WINLSU took a 1-0 series lead on Saturday night as Tigers lefty Kade Anderson threw 130 pitches and struck out 10 batters in a 1-0 victory in Game 1.Coastal Carolina is looking for its second College World Series title and the fifth school to win the title in each of its first two trips to the event. It would be the first since Michigan in 1962.Schnall reminded reporters on Saturday night that the team was down 1-0 in the series in 2016 when the Chanticleers came back to win the final two games.The Associated Press contributed to this report.

One person was injured at a Wayne, Michigan church on Sunday morning after a suspect opened fire on the congregation mid-service. "The Wayne Police Department responded to an active shooter at Crosspointe Church in Wayne this morning," the department said. "Upon arrival, officers determined that a security guard for the church shot and killed the suspect. One victim was shot in the leg. Please avoid the area. Officers are still actively investigating."Chaotic video on social media reportedly shows congregants ducking behind their seats before running towards the back of the church.PRO-CHOICE VANDALS IN MICHIGAN CAUGHT ON VIDEO SPRAY-PAINTING CHURCH"Everybodyto the back," a woman yells. "Please, everybody, come tothe back."According to WXYZ, one person was injured in the shooting that happened around 11:45 a.m. local time.FBI ARRESTS MICHIGAN MAN WHO ALLEGEDLY CALLED IN PHONY BOMB THREAT AFTER MISSING SPIRIT AIRLINES FLIGHTThe outlet said that the armed suspect was on his way into the Christian church when a person outside the church tried to stop him using a truck.The FBI is monitoring the attack."Our leadership and support teams are on the ground, at the scene, in Wayne, Michigan providing assistance and investigative support," FBI deputy director Dan Bongino said on X.

The U.S. military and Trump administration leveraged strategic deception and decoys to carry out the surprise and successful strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities Saturday evening that took the world by surprise after President Donald Trump indicated such an operation could unfold in the coming weeks, not necessarily days.Trump announced the Saturday evening strikes on Iran in a Truth Social post that was not preceded by media leaks or speculation that strikes were imminent. The unexpected social media post was followed just hours later by a brief Trump address to the nation while flanked by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance.The strikes, which the administration has described as an overwhelming success that obliterated Iranian nuclear facilities and backed the nation into a corner to make a peace deal, were celebrated by Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine as ones that were cloaked in secrecy and intentionally deceptive to confuse the enemy."At midnight Friday into Saturday morning, a large B-2 strike package comprised of bombers launched from the continental United States," Caine said during a Sunday morning press conference from the Pentagon. "As part of the plan to maintain tactical surprise, part of the package proceeded to the west and into the Pacific as a decoy. A deception effort, known only to an extremely small number of planners and key leaders here in Washington and in Tampa."HEGSETH, PENTAGON BRASS PRAISE TRUMP'S 'SPECTACULAR' MILITARY SUCCESS IN IRAN NUCLEAR STRIKESISRAEL-IRAN CONFLICT: LIVE UPDATESAhead of the Saturday evening strikes, six B-2 stealth bombers from Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri were en route to a U.S. Air Force base in Guam, U.S. officials confirmed to Fox News."The main strike package, comprised of seven B-2 spirit bombers, each with two crew members, proceeded quietly to the east with minimal communications," Caine said. "Throughout the 18-hour flight into the target area, the aircraft completed multiple in-flight refuelings. Once overland, the B-2s linked up with escort and support aircraft in a complex, tightly timed maneuver, requiring exact synchronization across multiple platforms in a narrow piece of airspace, all done with minimal communications."RETIRED GENERAL TELLS CNN HE'S 'IMPRESSED' BY TRUMP STRIKING IRAN, SAYS AMERICAN LIVES POTENTIALLY SAVEDFox News Chief National Security Correspondent Jennifer Griffin said during a Saturday evening appearance as news broke of the strikes that reports of the bombers were likely part of the "misleading tidbits put out there to suggest that maybe President Trump had had put off the decision.""Those six B-2 bombers that were heading west toward Guam, they would not have made it to Iran in time to take part in this strike," she said, while speaking with Fox News' Bret Baier Saturday evening. "So, that suggests to me that there was an additional B-1 package that perhaps flew eastward from Whiteman Air Force Base. Again, this was all part of the deception. There was a great deal of sort of misleading tidbits put out there to suggest that maybe President Trump had put off the decision and that this would happen two weeks from now."TRUMP LAUNCHES PRECISION STRIKES AGAINST IRAN. TRIUMPH OR TRAP?Hegseth said in his remarks before the media Sunday morning that the U.S. military had leveraged "misdirection" and total secrecy, aside from top national security officials, to carry out the strikes "without the world knowing at all.""It involved misdirection and the highest of operational security. Our B-2s went in and out of these nuclear sites, in and out and back, without the world knowing at all," Hegseth said. "In that way, it was historic."It was the longest B-2 spirit bomber mission since 2001, the second-longest B-2 mission ever flown and the largest B-2 operational strike in U.S. history, Hegseth and Caine said during the Sunday press conference.The surprise strikes following Trump saying, via comment delivered by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Thursday during a press briefing, that he would make a decision on Iran within the next two weeks, which initially signaled that such strikes could unfold in the coming weeks and not imminently. "I have a message directly from the president, and I quote, 'Based on the fact that there's a substantial chance of negotiations that may or may not take place with Iran in the near future, I will make my decision whether or not to go within the next two weeks,'" Leavitt said at a White House press briefing Thursday, quoting Trump.TRUMP ADDRESSES NATION ON 'SPECTACULAR MILITARY SUCCESS' OF US STRIKES ON IRANIAN NUCLEAR FACILITIESTrump said in his address to the nation late Saturday that "Iran's nuclear enrichment facilities have been completely and totally obliterated" and that Iran now faces the choice of making peace or facing future attacks."And Iran, the bully of the Middle East, must now make peace. If they do not, future attacks would be far greater and a lot easier."MISDIRECTION AND 'DECEPTION' LIKELY KEY IN TRUMP ADMINS SURPRISE IRAN STRIKETrump described the strikes as a "spectacular military success.""A short time ago, the U.S. military carried out massive precision strikes on the three key nuclear facilities in the Iranian regime: Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan," he said. "Everybody heard those names for years as they built this horribly destructive enterprise. Our objective was the destruction of Iran's nuclear enrichment capacity, and a stop to the nuclear threat posed by the world's number-one state sponsor of terror. Tonight, I can report to the world that the strikes were a spectacular military success.""For 40 years, Iran has been saying, Death to America. Death to Israel. They have been killing our people, blowing off their arms, blowing off their legs with roadside bombs," Trump continued. "That was their specialty. We lost over a thousand people, and hundreds of thousands throughout the Middle East and around the world have died as a direct result of their hate in particular."

A woman who was on an all-inclusive vacation in the Canary Islands said she took a stand against a mother who objected to her drinking alcohol at their shared dining table.Reddit user "nurseB89" shared her recent experience on a forum in which people question whether they're in the wrong.The woman said the hotel where she was staying had club-style seating, with eight people per table paired together "to encourage a sense of community and conversation."WOMAN GOES VIRAL ON REDDIT FOR CALLING OUT HUSBAND'S LAST-MINUTE PARTY DEMANDS"Last night, I was seated first and had a glass of wine," the woman wrote.Soon after, she was joined by two adults and three children who were seated at her table. The mother of that family turned to the woman and said, "We do not wish to expose our children to women drinking alcohol.""I smiled and said perhaps they should ask to move tables if it was an issue, but I would be drinking the wine," the woman on Reddit wrote. "They noticed I was on my own and made passive-aggressive comments about this."Later, the woman got up from the table to get some food from the buffet and when she returned, "the wine had disappeared," she wrote.KIDS EAT ONLY 'JUNK FOOD' SO MAN WITH CANCER WILL NOT TRAVEL WITH THEMA waiter came over and asked to see her wristband, an indicator of all-inclusive access.He said that "the family had told them I was underage and must have sneaked away from my parents," nurseB89 wrote.The waiter "was very apologetic and returned with a fresh glass of wine just as the family came back with their food."Instead of requesting to move to another table, the woman asked for the "full bottle, along with a couple of shots of vodka," she said.The family finally "stormed out" after she drank the shots in front of them, she continued.The woman's story sparked over 2,000 comments, with others mostly agreeing with her and questioning the actions of the mother."Then don't take your kids to places where alcohol is served," wrote one commented in part.For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyle"It's just WOMEN drinking alcohol. What the heck is that about?" wrote another. "It's clearly not an issue with alcohol as much as it is with women. Sheesh."Said yet another person, "What about men drinking alcohol? Is that OK?"Other commenters suggested the mother's morals seem misguided."I can't believe this situation," wrote one Reddit user. "She doesn't want to expose her children to seeing someone drink alcohol, but she's willing to expose her children to her own lying!""Lying or hypocrisy?" asked another user. "Bet the husband drinks and maybe she does when the kids are in bed. Trying to control someone else is sheer arrogance. Get another table, lady, and eat blindfolded."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTEREtiquette expert Diane Gottsman, founder and owner of the Protocol School of Texas in San Antonio, told Fox News Digital that in her view, the mother's behavior was "inappropriate.""On a vacation, where the tables are open for anyone to sit, a guest should be able to order whatever they would like," Gottsman said."If the mother does not want her children exposed to alcohol, its a personal, family preference and the rest of the table should not be expected to follow her self-imposed rule."Gottsman added, "If the mother was that opposed, she should have gotten up and taken her family to another table."Fox News Digital reached out to nurseB89 for additional information.