A Miami football player was found to be the driver in a two-car crash that killed three people in the other vehicle, two of which were children, police said on Monday.Linebacker Adarius Hayes was injured in the wreck, but was released from the hospital.The people killed in the Kia Soul were aged 78, 10, and 4.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"We are deeply saddened to learn the crash resulted in three fatalities, as confirmed by Largo Police, and our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of those lost," the Hurricanes said in a statement.The school is still working to gather further information.Another passenger in the Kia was hospitalized with serious injuries, police said."There were no signs of impairment with either driver of the vehicles," Largo Police public information officer Megan Santo said in a statement distributed Sunday.The Orlando Sentinel noted that Hayes has a history of driving citations, including several instances of speeding, and another for careless driving that resulted in a separate crash.Hayes played in 12 games as a freshman for Miami last season, mostly on special teams. He was a four-star recruit coming out of Largo High and picked Miami after drawing interest from Florida, Florida State, Alabama, Georgia, Michigan, Notre Dame and Ohio State, among others.Largo is about 20 miles east of Tampa and about 15 miles north of St. Petersburg on Florida's Gulf coastThe Associated Press contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X,and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

A Christian church is fighting a New Jersey town for attempting to seize their property, alongside other land, and turn it into a waterfront park.Christ Episcopal Church is fighting plans from Toms River, NJ officials to seize their church property, alongside three other town marinas, as part of the township's plans to revitalize the downtown community.Bishop Sally French, in a letter to parishioners, told churchgoers that on April 30, about a day before a scheduled town meeting, officials were alerted by a concerned community member that the church's property had been "added to a proposal for an eminent domain ordinance." The church, which has been a part of the community for 160 years, says the action comes amid trying to build a homeless shelter on their property."As a Christian leader and a resident of New Jersey, I am troubled by the townships move to block the faithful ministry of Christ Church and their care for those in need, and I am saddened that the mayor and township council are prioritizing pickleball courts over responding to hunger and homelessness," Bishop Sally French said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital. "I ask that Toms River lift the burden these proceedings have placed on our parish and diocese, and I pray that we can move forward in serving our neighbors."PSAKI BOMBS: MSNBC'S NEWEST PRIMETIME PROGRAM SHEDS 53% OF VIEWERS FROM KEY DEMO IN SECOND EPISODERepublican Mayor Rodrick told Fox News Digital he feels the plan is in the best interest of the constituents because children do not have a playground in the immediate area. The town ordinance allows officials to enter into negotiations to secure the areas or acquire themby eminent domain should the church not want to sell the property. "We have about 20,000 residents, 5,000 households within a stone's throw of the Episcopal church," he said. "The property is very large, it's a 10-acre parcel and has a tremendous amount of parking and the parking, we would never be allowed to make that much parking on a property that size anymore. It would be very difficult... so it would be great for the kids in the local area and the families in that area to have a park that they can walk to with their kids and a playground. We're also interested in doing a skate park there."Rodrick argued that the project, which he believes would benefit both residents and businesses, is part of a larger plan to "redevelop downtown" and make it more of a "destination" for residents. The agenda would "enhance business downtown" by bringing more customers to the area.He also spoke to Fox News Digital about how he is proud of his budget as mayor, explaining they were "DOGE before DOGE was cool" as they cut the budget from $146 million to $135 million.The Episcopalian church has a different take on the matter, with the bishop offering her full support to the community church."The people of Christ Episcopal Church have my support and gratitude for their Gospel ministry of feeding the hungry and providing shelter to unhoused people," she said. "Jesus tells us to care for the poor and vulnerable as we would care for him, and the people of Christ Church are putting that commandment into action."Should the town acquire the property, Rodrick says the church would have time to purchase another property or may choose to consolidate churches according to the church leaders digression, pointing to there possibly being a silver lining to consolidation for the church due to the high value of the property compared to liabilities.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"Nationwide, the Episcopal church is in steep decline. I think they lost 40,000 members last year. A lot of these Protestant churches have seen big decreases in membership. They still have a lot of these legacy costs and pensions for their pastors that they need to make payments on and it costs a lot of money. So, if you have 75 people put $10 in, and you bring in $3,000 a month, do you know what it must cost to heat a 20,000-square-foot church? So, they could probably benefit from some consolidation and many of the smaller Protestant denominations are doing that."The church is standing alongside "approximately 150 church members, community members, clergy" and others in their fight against the ordinance, according to the website."Christ Church Toms River is a vital resource in the community," Mother Lisa Hoffman, rector of Christ Church in Toms River, told Fox News Digital. "Our outreach includes nearly 20 12-step meetings per week. While the members of Christ Church are disappointed with this situation, we are determined to protect our Gospel ministry."As for next steps, the council has already voted four to three and "anticipates" it will pass for a second time four to three, according to the mayor.

Since high school, it's long been assumed that Cooper Flagg would be the top selection of this year's NBA Draft. Now he knows where he (likely) will be heading.The Dallas Mavericks won the NBA Draft lottery on Monday, meaning they currently own the first overall selection.Dallas had an 8.5% chance to pick top-four and a 1.8% to win the lottery.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe Mavs' season turned into turmoil when they traded Luka Doni to the Los Angeles Lakers, prompting fan hatred to general manager Nico Harrison, who needed heightened security throughout the rest of the season.But all of a sudden, all seems OK in Dallas.The Utah Jazz, with an NBA-worst 17-65 record, had the best odds at the top pick, but they dropped all the way to No. 5. Utah has never selected No. 1 nor have they ever improved their draft standing. Since the NBA changed its lottery system in 2019, the team with the best odds has never selected first.MICHAEL JORDAN TO JOIN NBC AS 'SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR' FOR NBA COVERAGEFlagg heightened his own expectations by declaring for Duke in high school, and then he lived up to the billing.Flagg led Duke this season in almost every statistical category, including points (709), rebounds (278), assists (155), steals (52) and blocks per game (1.4). He averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.4 steals per game, but his best showing was in January when he set an ACC freshman record with a 42-point performance against Notre Dame.Flagg closed out a phenomenal year with a semifinal appearance in the NCAA mens tournament and was named the winner of the 2025 Naismith Player of the Year Award, becoming just the fourth freshman to be named its recipient, along with Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis and Zion Williamson.His Blue Devils lost a late lead against Houston, who returned the favor to Florida in the national championship.The NBA Draft takes place on June 25, which is when Flagg will know for sure where he'll be heading.Fox News' Paulina Dedaj and the Associated Press contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X,and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom released details about his multibillion-dollar plan to tackle the homeless crisis in the Golden State and is pushing cities and counties to take "immediate action."On Monday, Newsom shared a model ordinance for cities and counties to "immediately address dangerous and unhealthy encampments and connect people experiencing homelessness with shelter and services.""Theres nothing compassionate about letting people die on the streets," Newsom said in a news release.DEM CITY USES 'BAIT-AND-SWITCH' TACTIC TO APPROVE HOMELESS SHELTER, LOCALS ERUPTThe ordinance is backed in part by $3.3 billion in new Prop 1 funding, Newsom's office announced, adding that the governor is "calling on all local governments to act without delay."Newsom is also encouraging local leaders to use their authority, affirmed by the U.S. Supreme Court, to address encampments."The Governor is calling on every local government to adopt and implement local policies without delay," Newsom's office said.Newsom's office said this model ordinance draws from the states "proven and workable approach," an approach that between July 2021 and May 2025 cleared more than 16,000 encampments and more than 311,873 cubic yards of debris from sites along the state right-of-way."These results demonstrate that the policy is both effective and scalable, offering a sound, adoptable framework for jurisdictions to resolve encampments with urgency and dignity," Newsom said.PROGRESSIVE JOURNALIST SAYS NEWSOM MUST TAKE 'ACCOUNTABILITY' FOR HOW HE 'DESTROYED' CALIFORNIAMonday's announcement is in addition to the release of $3.3 billion in voter-approved Proposition 1 funding, which Newsom's office said will be made available later today to communities statewide.Those funds are being used to expand behavioral health housing and treatment options for the "most seriously ill and homeless in California.""This model ordinance is not intended to be comprehensive or to impose a one-size-fits-all approach for every city. Tailoring is expected and appropriate to account for local differences and priorities," Newsom's office said.The guidance doesnt say whethercriminal penaltiesshould be enforced but instead would leave it up to cities to enforce how severely those who violate the ban should be punished.Newsom's office said all local approaches should reflect three basic principles, which include:Newsom's announcement comes following the Supreme Court's decision in Grants Pass v. Johnson in 2024, which found laws restricting sleeping in public areas did not violate the constitutional restriction against "cruel and unusual punishment."DEM MAYOR FED UP WITH HOMELESS CRISIS PROPOSES JAILING VAGRANTS WHO REFUSE HOUSINGNewsom had encouraged the Supreme Court to take up the case, claiming court decisions preventing the government from punishing vagrants occupying public spaces had created an "unsurmountable roadblock" to addressing the crisis.In addition to cleaning up homeless encampments, Newsom's office also announced $3.3 billion in grant funding to create over 5,000 residential treatment beds and more than 21,800 outpatient treatment slots for behavioral healthcare services."Californians demanded swift action to address our states behavioral health crisis when they voted for Prop 1 in March 2024," Newsom's office said."Today, were delivering our biggest win yet. These launch-ready projects will build and expand residential beds and treatment slots for those who need help. Whether its crisis stabilization, inpatient services, or long-term treatment, were ensuring that individuals can access the right care at the right time," the statement continued.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPWhen fully awarded, Newsom's office said funding from Proposition 1 bonds is estimated to create6,800 residential treatment beds and 26,700 outpatient treatment slots for behavioral health and will build on other major behavioral health initiatives in California."Today marks a critical milestone in our commitment to transforming Californias behavioral health system," said Kim Johnson, secretary of the California Health and Human Services Agency. "Through these awards, we are investing in bold, community-driven solutions that expand access to care, promote equity, and meet people where they are. These projects are a reflection of our values and vision for a healthier, more compassionate California."Newsom's office also said the Department of Housing and Community Development will oversee up to $2 billion in Proposition 1 funds to build permanent supportive housing for veterans and others who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and have mental health or substance-use disorder challenges."This is a generational investment in Californias behavioral health future. We are not just building facilities. We are building hope, dignity, and pathways to healing for thousands of Californians," said Michelle Baass, director of the state Department of Health Care Services, in a statement.Fox News Digital reached out to Newsom's office for comment but did not immediately receive a response.

Harvard University President Alan Garber on Monday sent a letter to Education Secretary Linda McMahon criticizing the Trump administration's actions against the school while noting both groups share "common ground" on a number of issues."We share common ground on a number of critical issues, including the importance of ending antisemitism and other bigotry on campus," Garber said. "Like you, I believe that Harvard must foster an academic environment that encourages freedom of thought and expression, and that we should embrace a multiplicity of viewpoints rather than focusing our attention on narrow orthodoxies."However, Harvard's goals are undermined and threatened "by the federal governments overreach into the constitutional freedoms of private universities and its continuing disregard of Harvards compliance with the law," Garber said.CALIFORNIA SHERIFF SLAMS MERITLESS UCLA STUDENT LAWSUIT AGAINST POLICE WHO DISMANTLED ANTI-ISRAEL ENCAMPMENT"Consistent with the law and with our own values, we continue to pursue needed reforms, doing so in consultation with our stakeholders and always in compliance with the law," he wrote. "But Harvard will not surrender its core, legally-protected principles out of fear of unfounded retaliation by the federal government."Garber's remarks are in response to a scathing letter last week from McMahon telling the university that it will no longer be eligible for federal grants over its handling of antisemitism on campus."Receiving such taxpayer funds is a privilege, not a right," she wrote. "Yet instead of using these funds to advance the education of its students, Harvard is engaging in a systemic pattern of violating federal law. Where do many of these students come from, who are they, how do they get into Harvard, or even into our country and why is there so much HATE?"ISRAEL'S PRESIDENT RELEASES BLISTERING STATEMENT ON US UNIVERSITY ENCAMPMENTS: 'RESURGENCE OF ANTISEMITISM'"These are questions that must be answered, among many more, but the biggest question of all is, why will Harvard not give straightforward answers to the American public?" she added.The Trump administration has frozen $2.2 billion in funding to the university and threatened to revoke its tax-exempt status.TRUMP SAYS HE'LL REVOKE HARVARD'S TAX-EXEMPT STATUSIn his letter, Garber listed some of the actions Harvard has taken to address issues on campus, including installing new deans and clarifying the school's discipline structures and procedures. He noted that Harvard, like many universities, has work to do to foster intellectual diversity on campus.Garber also pushed back on McMahon's claims that Harvard is a "partisan" institution."I must refute your claim that Harvard is a partisan institution. It is neither Republican nor Democratic," he wrote. "It is not an arm of any other political party or movement. Nor will it ever be. Harvard is a place to bring people of all backgrounds together to learn in an inclusive environment where ideas flourish regardless of whether they are deemed 'conservative,' liberal, or something else, a place where assumptions and claims are tested and challenged, respectfully and thoughtfully, in pursuit of knowledge and truth."

"The View" co-host Sunny Hostin revealed Monday she now "loves" Pope Leo XIV after discovering his "Black" background.Hostin had previously expressed concerns about the new pontiff on Friday after his comments referencing the "homosexual lifestyle" resurfaced. On Monday, she spoke more optimistically about Pope Leo after learning his maternal grandparents were described as "people of color" on documents, with his grandfathers original birthplace listed as Haiti."Theres one other thing that's very interesting to me because President Trump, as you remember, called Haiti a certain type of country," Hostin said. "As it turns out, our new American pope has Haitian and Black roots! So, we actually have a Black pope, apparently. It's a chef's kiss for me."After Pope Leo was announced on Thursday, Hostin said she was "concerned" about the LGBTQ community based on a statement he made in 2012 as a bishop where he described how pop culture had fostered "sympathy for beliefs and practices that are at odds with the gospel," including the "homosexual lifestyle" and "alternative families comprised of same-sex partners and their adopted children."VATICAN GOES VIRAL: TIKTOKERS FASCINATED BY POPE ELECTIONHostin on Monday said she was more encouraged by Pope Leo based on comments from 2023 which she thought showed he had completely changed his position. "He said, you know, he believes what Pope Francis believed is that a church is a church for everyone. The church is very inclusive. So, I'm liking this guy a lot! I'm loving the pope," Hostin said.Her co-hosts Ana Navarro and Whoopi Goldberg also praised Pope Leo after he gave a speech earlier that morning voicing support for imprisoned journalists."He said he stands in solidarity with journalists who are imprisoned for reporting the truth and urged them to avoid ideological or partisan language. I like that. I'm digging him," Goldberg said."I love that one of his first acts was to meet with journalists and defend the right of journalists to be journalists and uncover the truth," Navarro added. "And I think it's so timely that we have an American pope because we are going through things in this country, and it is good to show the world that not all American leaders are the same. It's good to have an American that can denounce the things happening against immigrants here."NANCY PELOSI WANTS NEWLY ELECTED AMERICAN POPE LEO TO SPEAK OUT AGAINST MASS DEPORTATIONS"And it's good to have a Black pope," Hostin chimed in.She again touted that he is a "Black pope" when other co-hosts shared their excitement about Pope Leo.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

The head of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is sounding the alarm on a dangerous drug referred to as "gas station heroin," that can lead to serious harm, including death.FDA Commissioner Martin A. Makary sent a letter to his colleagues last week to draw their attention to what he called a "dangerous and growing health trend" facing the nation and young people. Makary said there is an increasing number of adverse events involving products that contain tianeptine.Tianeptine, often called "gas station heroin," is sold in gas stations through a variety of products, despite the drug not being approved by the FDA."I am very concerned," Makary wrote. "I want the public to be especially aware of this dangerous product and the serious and continuing risk it poses to Americas youth."GAS STATION HEROIN IS GROWING THREAT IN NEW JERSEY, HEALTH OFFICIALS WARN: DANGEROUS AND ADDICTIVEThe products are typically sold at convenience stores, gas stations, vape shops and online retailers, and go by names like Tianaa, ZaZa, Neptunes Fix, Pegasus and TD Red.Makary said the FDA is following the distribution and sale of products that contain tianeptine but called on his colleagues to disseminate information about the drug while appreciating the magnitude of its underlying danger.Tianeptine is licensed and marketed in some countries as an atypical antidepressant, and in countries where it is approved, the typical labeled dose to treat depression is 12.5 mg orally, three times per day, Makary said.When higher doses are taken, they can produce euphoria. Some countries have taken steps to restrict how tianeptine is prescribed or dispensed and have even revised the labels to warn people of its potential addiction.TEEN DRUG OVERDOSES HIT RECORD HIGH, DRIVEN PRIMARILY BY FENTANYL POISONING, SAYS NEW REPORTIn the U.S., though, tianeptine is not listed as part of the Controlled Substances Act.The drug is often taken recreationally, though if stopped abruptly, users could experience withdrawal symptoms similar to those associated with opioid withdrawal craving, sweating, diarrhea and more.If tianeptine is ingested, Makary wrote, adverse events could include agitation, coma, confusion, death, drowsiness, hypertension, nausea, respiratory depression, sweating, tachycardia and vomiting.Two years ago, New Jersey health officials warned that two products sold as dietary supplements in gas stations and online Neptunes Elixir and ZaZa Red had caused a spike in illnesses.WHAT IS KETAMINE, THE DRUG THAT KILLED MATTHEW PERRY ON OCTOBER 28?Between June and November 2023, there were 20 reported cases of tianeptine causing "severe clinical effects" in New Jersey, as noted in a Feb. 1 alert from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).In 2023, the FDA posted an alert warning of the dangers of Neptunes Fix or any other product containing tianeptine."FDA has received severe adverse event reports after use of Neptunes Fix products, including seizures and loss of consciousness leading to hospitalization," the agency stated."FDA considers tianeptine to be a substance that does not meet the statutory definition of a dietary ingredient and is an unsafe food additive. The FDA is aware of several serious adverse event reports associated with tianeptine."On Jan. 28, 2024, Neptune Resources, LLC, the maker of Neptunes Fix, issued a voluntary recall of its products due to the presence of tianeptine but experts are warning that other products may also contain the drug.Anyone who is using tianeptine or a product containing tianeptine and is experiencing withdrawal symptoms can call the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222 or seek emergency medical assistance, experts advised.Fox News Digitals Melissa Rudy contributed to this report.

Since high school, it's long been assumed that Cooper Flagg would be the top selection of this year's NBA Draft. Now he knows where he (likely) will be heading.The Dallas Mavericks won the NBA Draft lottery on Monday, meaning they currently own the first overall selection.Dallas had an 8.5% chance to pick top-four and a 1.8% to win the lottery.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe Mavs' season turned into turmoil when they traded Luka Doni to the Los Angeles Lakers, prompting fan hatred to general manager Nico Harrison, who needed heightened security throughout the rest of the season.But all of a sudden, all seems OK in Dallas.The Utah Jazz, with an NBA-worst 17-65 record, had the best odds at the top pick, but they dropped all the way to No. 5. Utah has never selected No. 1 nor have they ever improved their draft standing. Since the NBA changed its lottery system in 2019, the team with the best odds has never selected first.MICHAEL JORDAN TO JOIN NBC AS 'SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR' FOR NBA COVERAGEFlagg heightened his own expectations by declaring for Duke in high school, and then he lived up to the billing.Flagg led Duke this season in almost every statistical category, including points (709), rebounds (278), assists (155), steals (52) and blocks per game (1.4). He averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.4 steals per game, but his best showing was in January when he set an ACC freshman record with a 42-point performance against Notre Dame.Flagg closed out a phenomenal year with a semifinal appearance in the NCAA mens tournament and was named the winner of the 2025 Naismith Player of the Year Award, becoming just the fourth freshman to be named its recipient, along with Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis and Zion Williamson.His Blue Devils lost a late lead against Houston, who returned the favor to Florida in the national championship.The NBA Draft takes place on June 25, which is when Flagg will know for sure where he'll be heading.Fox News' Paulina Dedaj and the Associated Press contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X,and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom released details about his multibillion-dollar plan to tackle the homeless crisis in the Golden State and is pushing cities and counties to take "immediate action."On Monday, Newsom shared a model ordinance for cities and counties to "immediately address dangerous and unhealthy encampments and connect people experiencing homelessness with shelter and services.""Theres nothing compassionate about letting people die on the streets," Newsom said in a news release.DEM CITY USES 'BAIT-AND-SWITCH' TACTIC TO APPROVE HOMELESS SHELTER, LOCALS ERUPTThe ordinance is backed in part by $3.3 billion in new Prop 1 funding, Newsom's office announced, adding that the governor is "calling on all local governments to act without delay."Newsom is also encouraging local leaders to use their authority, affirmed by the U.S. Supreme Court, to address encampments."The Governor is calling on every local government to adopt and implement local policies without delay," Newsom's office said.Newsom's office said this model ordinance draws from the states "proven and workable approach," an approach that between July 2021 and May 2025 cleared more than 16,000 encampments and more than 311,873 cubic yards of debris from sites along the state right-of-way."These results demonstrate that the policy is both effective and scalable, offering a sound, adoptable framework for jurisdictions to resolve encampments with urgency and dignity," Newsom said.PROGRESSIVE JOURNALIST SAYS NEWSOM MUST TAKE 'ACCOUNTABILITY' FOR HOW HE 'DESTROYED' CALIFORNIAMonday's announcement is in addition to the release of $3.3 billion in voter-approved Proposition 1 funding, which Newsom's office said will be made available later today to communities statewide.Those funds are being used to expand behavioral health housing and treatment options for the "most seriously ill and homeless in California.""This model ordinance is not intended to be comprehensive or to impose a one-size-fits-all approach for every city. Tailoring is expected and appropriate to account for local differences and priorities," Newsom's office said.The guidance doesnt say whethercriminal penaltiesshould be enforced but instead would leave it up to cities to enforce how severely those who violate the ban should be punished.Newsom's office said all local approaches should reflect three basic principles, which include:Newsom's announcement comes following the Supreme Court's decision in Grants Pass v. Johnson in 2024, which found laws restricting sleeping in public areas did not violate the constitutional restriction against "cruel and unusual punishment."DEM MAYOR FED UP WITH HOMELESS CRISIS PROPOSES JAILING VAGRANTS WHO REFUSE HOUSINGNewsom had encouraged the Supreme Court to take up the case, claiming court decisions preventing the government from punishing vagrants occupying public spaces had created an "unsurmountable roadblock" to addressing the crisis.In addition to cleaning up homeless encampments, Newsom's office also announced $3.3 billion in grant funding to create over 5,000 residential treatment beds and more than 21,800 outpatient treatment slots for behavioral healthcare services."Californians demanded swift action to address our states behavioral health crisis when they voted for Prop 1 in March 2024," Newsom's office said."Today, were delivering our biggest win yet. These launch-ready projects will build and expand residential beds and treatment slots for those who need help. Whether its crisis stabilization, inpatient services, or long-term treatment, were ensuring that individuals can access the right care at the right time," the statement continued.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPWhen fully awarded, Newsom's office said funding from Proposition 1 bonds is estimated to create6,800 residential treatment beds and 26,700 outpatient treatment slots for behavioral health and will build on other major behavioral health initiatives in California."Today marks a critical milestone in our commitment to transforming Californias behavioral health system," said Kim Johnson, secretary of the California Health and Human Services Agency. "Through these awards, we are investing in bold, community-driven solutions that expand access to care, promote equity, and meet people where they are. These projects are a reflection of our values and vision for a healthier, more compassionate California."Newsom's office also said the Department of Housing and Community Development will oversee up to $2 billion in Proposition 1 funds to build permanent supportive housing for veterans and others who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and have mental health or substance-use disorder challenges."This is a generational investment in Californias behavioral health future. We are not just building facilities. We are building hope, dignity, and pathways to healing for thousands of Californians," said Michelle Baass, director of the state Department of Health Care Services, in a statement.Fox News Digital reached out to Newsom's office for comment but did not immediately receive a response.

Harvard University President Alan Garber on Monday sent a letter to Education Secretary Linda McMahon criticizing the Trump administration's actions against the school while noting both groups share "common ground" on a number of issues."We share common ground on a number of critical issues, including the importance of ending antisemitism and other bigotry on campus," Garber said. "Like you, I believe that Harvard must foster an academic environment that encourages freedom of thought and expression, and that we should embrace a multiplicity of viewpoints rather than focusing our attention on narrow orthodoxies."However, Harvard's goals are undermined and threatened "by the federal governments overreach into the constitutional freedoms of private universities and its continuing disregard of Harvards compliance with the law," Garber said.CALIFORNIA SHERIFF SLAMS MERITLESS UCLA STUDENT LAWSUIT AGAINST POLICE WHO DISMANTLED ANTI-ISRAEL ENCAMPMENT"Consistent with the law and with our own values, we continue to pursue needed reforms, doing so in consultation with our stakeholders and always in compliance with the law," he wrote. "But Harvard will not surrender its core, legally-protected principles out of fear of unfounded retaliation by the federal government."Garber's remarks are in response to a scathing letter last week from McMahon telling the university that it will no longer be eligible for federal grants over its handling of antisemitism on campus."Receiving such taxpayer funds is a privilege, not a right," she wrote. "Yet instead of using these funds to advance the education of its students, Harvard is engaging in a systemic pattern of violating federal law. Where do many of these students come from, who are they, how do they get into Harvard, or even into our country and why is there so much HATE?"ISRAEL'S PRESIDENT RELEASES BLISTERING STATEMENT ON US UNIVERSITY ENCAMPMENTS: 'RESURGENCE OF ANTISEMITISM'"These are questions that must be answered, among many more, but the biggest question of all is, why will Harvard not give straightforward answers to the American public?" she added.The Trump administration has frozen $2.2 billion in funding to the university and threatened to revoke its tax-exempt status.TRUMP SAYS HE'LL REVOKE HARVARD'S TAX-EXEMPT STATUSIn his letter, Garber listed some of the actions Harvard has taken to address issues on campus, including installing new deans and clarifying the school's discipline structures and procedures. He noted that Harvard, like many universities, has work to do to foster intellectual diversity on campus.Garber also pushed back on McMahon's claims that Harvard is a "partisan" institution."I must refute your claim that Harvard is a partisan institution. It is neither Republican nor Democratic," he wrote. "It is not an arm of any other political party or movement. Nor will it ever be. Harvard is a place to bring people of all backgrounds together to learn in an inclusive environment where ideas flourish regardless of whether they are deemed 'conservative,' liberal, or something else, a place where assumptions and claims are tested and challenged, respectfully and thoughtfully, in pursuit of knowledge and truth."