A man was killed in Los Angeles after commercial-grade fireworks caused a massive fire at his home, investigators said.Officials also said a woman, believed to be the man's wife, is hospitalized and fighting for her life after the incident on Thursday night in the Pacoima neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley, FOX 11 LA reported.Crews discovered the man and woman trapped in a home as they were evacuating people in the area. The man was pronounced dead at the scene and the woman was transported to a hospital in critical condition.HUMAN REMAINS DISCOVERED DAYS AFTER DEVASTATING CALIFORNIA FIREWORKS FACILITY EXPLOSIONThe fire was reported on Thursday at around 9 p.m. and spread to four homes and at least one car. It took nearly an hour for more than 130 firefighters to put out the fire.The fire department reported a gas leak in one of the homes while responding to the fire. The fire also knocked down several power lines."It was very chaotic," Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman David Ortiz told Fox 11 LA. "There were fireworks that were exploding, there were power lines that were down, and a large amount of fire department response flooding into the area.""It was very similar to a war zone and there were fireworks that were raining down on this neighborhood," he added. "It just seems like we're seeing a lot more of these powerful fireworks being sold out of residential areas."Video from the scene showed dozens of fireworks exploding, causing a massive fire. Smaller fires were also ignited by fireworks dropping onto the street.SEVEN MISSING AFTER POWERFUL EXPLOSION AT CALIFORNIA FIREWORKS FACILITY AS EVACUATION ORDERS REMAIN IN PLACEFour other people and several animals were injured in the fire, including a dog taken to an emergency veterinarian.

Across industries, companies are feeling the squeeze from labor shortages, rising costs and nonstop pressure to boost efficiency.Robots are quickly becoming real-life solutions, and their promise has never felt more relevant. With factories and warehouses scrambling to fill essential roles, the search for fresh ideas is heating up.That's where AEON comes in. Hexagon's new humanoid robot is built to step into these tough environments, handling repetitive and error-prone tasks so businesses can keep things running smoothly and safely. By bringing advanced robotics like AEON onto the factory floor, industries get a chance to not just fill workforce gaps, but also rethink how work gets done, raising the bar for productivity and workplace safety.NEW GOOGLE AI MAKES ROBOTS SMARTER WITHOUT THE CLOUDAEON's impressive capabilities are powered by a robust technology stack. NVIDIA's robotics platform delivers the artificial intelligence and computing muscle needed for real-time decision-making and continuous learning. Microsoft Azure provides a secure, scalable cloud infrastructure for training AEON's AI and managing data. Maxon's advanced actuators give AEON its agile, human-like movement, enabling it to tackle a wide range of tasks across various environments.AEON stands out for its remarkable agility and dexterity. Leveraging Hexagon's expertise in precision measurement and advanced locomotion, the robot can move efficiently and perform tasks that require both speed and accuracy. Whether it's picking objects from a conveyor belt or conducting detailed inspections of industrial components, AEON approaches each job with exceptional finesse.Spatial awareness is another core strength. AEON uses a sophisticated combination of sensors and AI-driven mission control to understand its environment. By merging data from multiple sources, it navigates busy warehouses, avoids obstacles and captures detailed 3D scans to create digital twins of its surroundings.Versatility is at the heart of AEON's design. The robot can manipulate parts, tend machines, inspect assets and even generate digital twins by capturing reality in high detail. Its modular structure allows for new capabilities to be added as needed, making AEON a flexible addition for any industrial team.AEON's intelligence grows over time thanks to a self-learning loop. As it works, the robot collects detailed scans of real-world environments. These scans help build digital twins in NVIDIA Omniverse, which are then used to train and enhance future versions of AEON. This approach ensures that each generation of the robot becomes smarter and more capable, learning from both its own experiences and the environments it encounters.One of its most practical features is its ability to work continuously. Instead of pausing for lengthy recharging sessions, AEON uses a smart battery-swapping mechanism. This system keeps the robot operational around the clock, which is crucial in production environments where downtime can be costly.Hexagon is already collaborating with industry leaders such as Schaeffler and Pilatus to deploy AEON in real production settings. These pilot programs involve the robot performing tasks like machine tending, part inspection and reality capture. Early results are demonstrating the robot's adaptability and value in demanding industrial environments.WHAT IS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)?Labor shortages continue to challenge industries worldwide, particularly in manufacturing and logistics. AEON says it offers a solution that fills workforce gaps while also improving safety, efficiency and sustainability. By taking on hazardous or monotonous jobs, AEON allows human workers to focus on higher-value activities, helping companies remain competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape. Dangerous or not, the end result will be human jobs replaced by AI worker robots.GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HEREAt the end of the day, this powerful job-killing AEON feels like a sign of where the future of work is headed. As more and more of these robots start showing up on factory floors and in warehouses, they could help businesses stay ahead in a fast-changing world. It'll be interesting to see if AEON can really make workplaces safer, more efficient and perhaps even open up new opportunities for people to focus on the creative and complex aspects of their jobs.Are you ready to share your workplace with a robot like AEON, or does the idea spark more curiosity or concern for the future of your industry? Let us know by writing to us atCyberguy.com/Contact.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts, and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, youll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide - free when you join myCYBERGUY.COM/NEWSLETTER.Copyright 2025 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved.

The waters of a Texas lake remain shrouded in mystery as dozens of young mens bodies continue to be pulled from the depths, putting a community on edge as rumors of a serial killer continue to swirl.Last month, authorities discovered yet another mans body in Austins Lady Bird Lake, bringing the total count to a whopping 38 individuals recovered from the waters since 2022.Officials responded to an early-morning 911 call reporting a body in the water and subsequently located the deceased man, the Austin Police Department (APD) said in a statement to Fox News Digital.BODY FOUND IN SAME AUSTIN LAKE WHERE 6 OTHER DECEASED INDIVIDUALS WERE FOUND IN 2024There was no trauma to the body, and police do not suspect foul play was involved, the APD said. The department is currently working to determine whether the body recovered is a 17-year-old male reported missing two days earlier.The teens family called police after he got out of his kayak without wearing a life jacket and subsequently disappeared while enjoying a day on the lake, authorities said. Investigators believe he had unknowingly stepped on an underwater shelf and failed to resurface after his kayak was later recovered with his backpack and life jacket still inside.Police revealed that the individual found in the lake was wearing the same clothing as the missing teenager, but identification is pending.APD did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment regarding the community's fears surrounding a serial killer.AUSTIN SERIAL KILLER FEARS: POLICE PULL CAR FROM LADY BIRD LAKEThe discovery comes as fears of a serial killer lurking in the communitys midst continue to loom over the area, with local authorities continuing to downplay the risk."The denials by law enforcement and other authorities that these cases are murders or the work of a serial killer are premature," Dr. Carole Lieberman, a forensic psychiatrist and expert trial witness, told Fox News Digital. "They dont want the public to panic about a possible serial killer, so they are making light of all the deaths."Since 2022, at least 38 bodies have been recovered in or around Lady Bird Lake, according to data obtained by Fox 7. Of the nearly three dozen bodies found, 30 have reportedly been men, with approximately 60 percent between 30 and 49 years old.IS THERE A NEW ENGLAND SERIAL KILLER? FORMER FBI AGENT WITH REGIONAL TIES REVEALS HIS THEORYDespite local authorities insistence that there is no ongoing risk to the public, Lieberman points to the sheer amount of consistencies among the victims ages and gender."The fact that 30 of the 38 bodies found in and around Lady Bird Lake since 2022 are male does suggest that this could be the work of a serial killer whose preferred target is men," Lieberman said. "If the deaths were simply due to accidental drowning or suicide, there would not be a preponderance of one gender over the other."One common theory circulating throughout the community suggests the deaths are a result of date-rape drugs slipped into the drinks of victims visiting bars on nearby Rainey Street a popular hotspot for partying near the water.BODY OF MISSING FATHER OF FIVE FOUND IN GEORGIA LAKE AFTER KAYAKING TRIPIn February 2023, the body of Jason John, 30, was pulled from the lake one week after he was last seen on Rainey Street. Two months later, Jonathan Honey, 33, was found one day after he was last seen visiting a food truck parked on the popular street."[Date-rape drugs] could render them easy prey for a thief and killer," Lieberman said. "Older men could similarly be easy prey."Throughout the past three years, the primary cause of death of the bodies pulled from Lady Bird Lake has been attributed to accidental drownings, Fox 7 reported. Suicide reportedly remains the second leading cause, as well as natural causes and drug overdoses.NEW ENGLAND SERIAL KILLER FEARS: MASSACHUSETTS INVESTIGATORS IDENTIFY BODY PULLED FROM RIVEROf the 38 deaths, only one has been ruled a murder with roughly half a dozen cases remaining unknown."One cannot rule out that a so-called accidental drowning isnt the result of a murderer unless there were witnesses,"Lieberman told Fox News Digital."Murderers can use drowning as their [modus operandi]. Similarly, suicides must be proven, not just assumed if someone has been depressed."Additionally, Lieberman pointed to the attractiveness of disposing human remains in bodies of water.SIGN UP TO GETTRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER"Water can cause decomposition of the body and can wash away evidence, from fingerprints to DNA," Lieberman said. "If the water has movement, such as a river or stream, it can propel the body far from the actual scene of the crime, making it more complicated to find the killer. Some killers choose water-based crime scenes with the hopes that their murder will be misconstrued as drowning, which can make it harder, because it can be difficult to differentiate drowning from murder."In a 2023 statement, APD looked to quell the publics fears surrounding the possibility of a serial killer targeting men in the area, citing the lakes dangerous conditions when mixed with alcohol.FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X"One common theme of the drownings in Austin [in 2023] is the combination of alcohol and easy access to Lady Bird Lake, which has numerous access points," the department said.Police pointed out that the vast majority of deaths at the time occurred after the parks closing time and encouraged community members to be mindful of local rules.However, as more and more victims continue to fall to the waters of Lady Bird Lake, Lieberman calls on authorities to not turn a blind eye to the morbid coincidences surrounding the deaths."Unless law enforcement finds some other explanation for the large number of deaths in and around Lady Bird Lake in recent years," Lieberman said. "Then I think that the likelihood of a serial killer cannot be ignored."Fox News Digital's Michael Ruiz contributed to this report.

Deadline Hollywood executive editor Dominic Patten claimed on Wednesday that former President Bill Clinton was proof that rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs could be forgiven by the public.A jury found Combs not guilty of racketeering conspiracy and two charges of sex trafficking. At the same time, he was found guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.Though Combs had begun facing backlash online from the decision, which exonerated him of his most serious charges, Patten suggested on CNN that the rapper could bounce back after enough time had passed.FLASHBACK: KIMMEL JOKED WITH DIDDY ABOUT RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT, SAID HES A 'BOY SCOUT' COMPARED TO TRUMP"What you're going to see to the man is, you know I hate to say this but in America, you can just ask Bill Clinton. If you say sorry enough, eventually enough people forgive you," Patten suggested. "Being that he can now legitimately say he got off on the majority of these counts from a prosecution who way overreached and underplayed."After years of dodging affair rumors, Clinton acknowledged his entanglement with 21-year-old White House intern Monica Lewinsky in 1998, months after infamously denying having "sexual relations with that woman." House lawmakers subsequently approved two articles of impeachment against Clinton, charging him with lying under oath to a federal grand jury and obstructing justice, but he was acquitted in the Senate.Clinton has also been accused of sexual harassment and assault by several women, all of which the former president has denied. He settled a lawsuit with Paula Jones with no acknowledgment of wrongdoing or apology."Whatever the prison sentence might be, I don't think we've seen the end of Sean Diddy Combs," Patten said.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURECombs still faces up to 20 years behind bars after being found guilty of transporting his ex-girlfriends, Cassie Ventura and Jane, for the purpose of sexual exploitation.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPFor now, Combs will remain behind bars as he awaits sentencing after Judge Arun Subramanian denied his bail package.

For the 39 million Americans who suffer from migraines, finding effective relief can be a constant struggle leading many to test out old wives' tales.Some claim that applying potato slices to the forehead helps kill the complex headaches, while others submerge their feet in hot water in a desperate search for relief.Another remedy? Sipping soda, particularly Coke, is said to cure migraines.But does it really work?AMERICANS TOLD TO AVOID COFFEE DURING EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN 3 STATESDr. Kay Kennis, a general practitioner in England and a trustee for the Migraine Trust, pointed out that caffeine is the main substance in sodas that may help some migraine sufferers."The caffeine in Coke can act as a nerve disruptor, [as] a substance that affects nerve activity," the expert told Fox News Digital. "For some, that disturbance works in a positive way."Kennis added, "There are some painkillers that people take for migraine that have caffeine - and some do respond well to that - but we don't fully know why."Caffeine can be a trigger for migraines as well, said the doctor, who advised that too much caffeine consumption can cause "a worse situation in the long run."WHY RED WINE IS MORE LIKELY TO GIVE YOU A HEADACHEBlake Livingood, a doctor of natural medicine (DC) based in North Carolina, also noted the impact of caffeine during an interview with Fox News Digital.Caffeine can impact blood flow to the brain, he said, which may provide relief."Caffeine can constrict blood vessels and change blood flow to the brain, which might help if your headache is related to dilation of those vessels," he said."But the idea that soda actually cures or prevents migraines - no, it doesnt."Livingood also acknowledged the viral "McMigraine" remedy that claims sipping Coke and eating McDonald's fries is an effective solution."If you look at those ingredients - salt, caffeine, and sugar - they can have an impact on blood flow to the head," he said."Thats partly why grabbing fries with your soda sometimes seems to help. The salt in the fries, the sugar and the caffeine combined can change circulation and electrolytes."But he said there are much healthier ways to get those benefits, ranging from fruit to nuts to organic coffee.For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyle"Organic coffee is a better caffeine source," Livingood recommended. "Watermelon can give you good electrolytes and improve blood flow, especially if you sprinkle a little salt on it, which also happens to taste great."The health expert has also seen success in using magnesium to prevent migraines. He said electrolytes and sodium are key components in prevention and recovery as well, in addition to potassium.Livingood also advised migraine sufferers to try mined salt and sea salt instead of regular table salt."Any form of salt can impact blood flow and electrolytes, but there are better sources," he said.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER"Sprinkling good-quality salt on watermelon or nuts or even adding a pinch to your water is a healthier way to get those minerals."Norbert Heuser, an entpreneur and author of the book "Coffee Addiction & Caffeinism," also told Fox News Digital he doesn't recommend relying on sugary beverages for migraine relief."Migraines are complex and often tied to inflammation, dehydration, toxins like heavy metals and chemicals, or even environmental stressors such as EMF [electromagnetic radiation] from cell phones, WiFi and other sources," the health and wellness advocate said.Heuser added, "The high sugar content and artificial additives in sodas and energy drinks can actually make these underlying issues worse over time. Its a quick fix that ignores the root causes and may even fuel them."

Ali Larter declared self-care is in season this summer.Larter, 49, found fame at a young age as a model who was discovered in her New Jersey hometown, and made her film debut alongside James Van Der Beek in the coming-of-age drama, "Varsity Blues."Now starring in the popular Taylor Sheridan series, "Landman," Larter shared insight with Fox News Digital on the self-care essentials that benefit her hectic, day-to-day routine. ALI LARTER UPROOTED FAMILY TO IDAHO FROM LOS ANGELES FOR SIMPLER LIFE"I believe in sweating. Number one, you sweat," Larter confessed. "I don't care if you run, or you do it in a steam room. Sweat, sweat, sweat to get your glow on."The benefits of exercise abound. Not only does a regular sweat session combat diseases and health conditions, but sweating can also improve your mood and boost energy levels, according to the Mayo Clinic.BILLY BOB THORNTON SAYS KEY TO SUCCESSFUL MARRIAGE IS SOMETHING BEYOND ROMANCENext, Larter insisted, "Enjoy your life. When you're happy and relaxed, like you can feel it, you can see it. Stressed out, intense, curmudgeon no, thank you.""I would say to enjoy your summer in self-care," Larter added. "Go out and do your hikes and your runs outside. Put yourself in nature and go get your little, you know, get that side of you out outside in beautiful areas."WATCH: 'Landman' star Ali Larter shares her self-care secretsThe "Legally Blonde" star admitted that one of the ways she maintains a healthy work-life balance was by easing herself into a practical routine."I think one of the biggest things is that routine is how I can handle when my life is running at a high-power level," she said. "It's getting up in the morning. Even if it's 20 minutes, I go for a run. I do yoga, I do stretching. I eat really clean. I drink a lot of water. I don't drink a lot of alcohol. I keep it really tight. And then as soon as I'm done with the run, I ruin it all in one day."When Fox News Digital asked Larter how she had time to practice self-care lately, the "Heroes" star candidly stated, "I don't.""I'm on like a 17-day run right now where it's like, I worked during the week," Larter said. "I raced home to my son's eighth grade graduation. I ran back to LA for a work job. I landed at 2 a.m. I went to work at 6 a.m."It's one of these times, but I've been in this business for a while, and when you have these incredible opportunities, you want to take them. And so I'm just, I'm excited about it, and it's really, it's a beautiful time in life."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERLarter's schedule as of late has included starring as Billy Bob Thornton's seductive wife Angela in the wildly successful show, "Landman." She received backlash for her character's sexual storyline, but told "The Hollywood Reporter" that "nobody's putting me in a position that I'm not comfortable being in.""If there was something I was uncomfortable with, I wouldnt do it," Larter admitted. "Whats more uncomfortable is that people are so uncomfortable by their sexuality.""Im also like, 'Objectify me. Cmon,'" she noted. "I have two children. Ive been married for 19 years. I love playing this character. If there was something I was uncomfortable with, I wouldnt do it."The "Final Destination" actress and husband Hayes MacArthur share two children: daughter Vivienne, 9, and son Theodore, 14. She previously told Fox News Digital that her family moved from Los Angeles to Idaho during the start of the pandemic.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS"If it was a conscious choice, I would never have believed that it was, you know, it was during COVID and our kids schools were shut down, and so we just went for two months," she explained. "We were like, 'OK, we'll go ski.'"My daughter was in kindergarten It was just a complete it was a terrible time." They returned to Los Angeles briefly before making the decision to uproot their family."We're like, Let's give it a go, and we were really, really lucky to find an amazing community there," Larter said. "And we really, really responded to the ethos of that town. It's a simpler life with really generous people, and there's an accountability when you live in a small town that we really loved raising our children in."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPShe added, "I don't think Hayes and I ever thought that we would be able to leave Hollywood and then after the pandemic, you know, it really shook up our town and a lot of the work has moved anyway. So, my husband's shooting The Runarounds in Wilmington, and I'm in Fort Worth doing Landman and we wouldn't be in LA anyway, so I think it's been really exciting that we took the bold move to pivot, and we put our family first, and we're really excited and proud of that decision."

IN TODAY'S NEWSLETTER:- Paralyzed man speaks and sings with AI brain-computer interface- Robots are taking over Uber Eats deliveries. Is your city next?- Republicans scrap deal in 'big, beautiful bill' to lower restrictions on states' AI regulationsVOICE BREAKTHROUGH: When someone loses the ability to speak because of a neurological condition like ALS, the impact goes far beyond words. It touches every part of daily life, from sharing a joke with family to simply asking for help. Now, thanks to a team at the University of California, Davis, there's a new brain-computer interface (BCI) system that's opening up real-time, natural conversation for people who can't speak. This technology isn't just about converting thoughts into text. Instead, it translates the brain signals that would normally control the muscles used for speech, allowing users to "talk" and even "sing" through a computer, almost instantly.JOBS ON THE LINE: If you've ordered food on Uber Eats recently, you may have seen a delivery robot instead of a human driver. Uber has partnered with Avride to bring autonomous robots to the streets. They already operate in several U.S. cities, and your area could be next.'NOT ACCEPTABLE': A deal that had been reached between Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., and Ted Cruz, R-Texas, over how states can regulate artificial intelligence has been pulled from President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful" bill.OFFLINE BRAIN POWER: Google DeepMind has introduced a powerful on-device version of its Gemini Robotics AI. This new system allows robots to complete complex tasks without relying on a cloud connection. Known as Gemini Robotics On-Device, the model brings Gemini's advanced reasoning and control capabilities directly into physical robots. It is designed for fast, reliable performance in places with poor or no internet connectivity, making it ideal for real-world, latency-sensitive environments.SAVE OUR CHILDREN: When my 16-year-old son Mason was going through a painful breakup, he did what many kids of his generation do: He turned to TikTok. Mason used the social media site to search for positive affirmations and inspirational quotes. Instead, TikToks algorithm sent him the most horrific content urging suicide and self-harm. In November 2022, Mason took his own life.PRIVACY NIGHTMARE: Metas new AI chatbot is getting personal, and it might be sharing more than you realize. A recent app update introduced a "Discover" feed that makes user-submitted chats public, complete with prompts and AI responses. Some of those chats include everything from legal troubles to medical conditions, often with names and profile photos still attached. The result is a privacy nightmare in plain sight.MAN VS MACHINE: As sixth-generation fighter programs ramp up, military insiders are divided over whether future warplanes need pilots at all. The Pentagon is pouring billions into next-generation aircraft, pushing the boundaries of stealth and speed. But as America eyes a future of air dominance, one question looms large: Should Americans still be risking their lives in the cockpit?FOLLOW FOX NEWS ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebookInstagramYouTubeTwitterLinkedInSIGN UP FOR OUR OTHER NEWSLETTERSFox News FirstFox News OpinionFox News LifestyleFox News HealthDOWNLOAD OUR APPSWATCH FOX NEWS ONLINEFox News GoSTREAM FOX NATIONFox NationStay up to date on the latest AI technology advancements and learn about the challenges and opportunities AI presents now and for the future with Fox Newshere.

When I was a member of the White House press corps, it was easily observable that reporters felt they could not say the "Pledge of Allegiance" with other Americans at the White House. That, somehow, compromised their neutrality. This inaction suggested that American reporters shouldnt show appreciation for their country enshrining freedom of the press. Thats a lack of gratitude, not just a lack of patriotism.For the broadcast media, the feeling that they werent rooting for America was first underlined in their opposition to the Vietnam War. This was crystallized with CBS anchor Walter Cronkite declaring from Saigon in 1968 that America was going to lose, "that the only rational way out then will be to negotiate, not as victors." Cronkite had been over-praised as the essence of objectivity, but politicians feared his persuasive power. Media power to sway the country was more satisfying than patriotism.Journalism is poised against patriotism. Journalists disdainpatriotism as "my country right or wrong," and they always want to be right. They associate patriotism with warmongers pushing for endless wars.'60 MINUTES' KAMALA HARRIS INTERVIEW AT CENTER OF TRUMP LAWSUIT RUNS AFOUL OF CRONKITE-ERA CBS GUIDELINESIn March 1989, the medias controversial ingratitude toward America was spotlighted by a PBS show called "Ethics In America." Professor Charles Ogletree created a scenario where America was fighting a fictional country called North Kosan. The enemy was going to assault American troops. He asked: does a reporter have a "higher duty as an American citizen" to warn the troops? Without hesitation, CBS journalist Mike Wallace said no. "No, you don't have higher duty ... you're a reporter." ABC anchor Peter Jennings first said he would notify them, then changed his mind: "I think he's right too. I chickened out."In an April 1990 primetime special, Jennings clearly signaled America was not a benign force in the world. "The United States is deeply involved in Cambodia again. Cambodia is on the edge of hell again."September 11, 2001, may have united the country for a few weeks, but not on ABC. Six days after thousands of Americans died, ABC "Politically Incorrect" host Bill Maher argued that the terrorists who drove planes into buildings were more courageous than American pilots: "We have been the cowards. Lobbing cruise missiles from 2,000 miles away, thats cowardly. Staying in the airplane when it hits the building, say what you want about it, not cowardly."EX-ABC JOURNALIST FIRED FOR CALLING TRUMP A 'WORLD-CLASS HATER' SAYS IT'S NOT A REPORTER'S JOB TO BE OBJECTIVETwo weeks later, "CBS Evening News" producer Dick Meyer wrote a commentary onCBSNews.comon the discomfort with the American flag. "Our 10-year-old daughter asked her mother if we could put a flag on our car. My wife reluctantly agreed, but hasnt procured the flag yet. ... My wife essentially shares our daughters feelings. But for her, the symbol of the flag was appropriated in her youth by counter-protesters who used it to deny the patriotism of the wars opponents. Flag-waving feels aggressive to her." Burning the flag isnt aggressive. Waving it is.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONFlag pins were still offending PBS host Bill Moyers, who uncorked a pompous commentary on his program "Now" on the taxpayer-funded network. The flags been hijacked and turned into a logo the trademark of a monopoly on patriotism. ... When I see flags sprouting on official lapels, I think of the time in China when I saw Maos Little Red Book on every officials desk, omnipresent and unread."Four years later, Moyers was still at it on his PBS show, now called "Moyers & Company." This time, he ripped the pledge: "The next time you say the Pledge of Allegiance. ... Remember, it's a lie, a whopper of a lie. We coax it from the mouths of babes for the same reason our politicians wear their flag pins on their lapels. It makes the hypocrisy go down easier."BROADCAST BIAS: MEDIA COVERAGE OF NPR LAWSUIT AGAINST TRUMP HIDES WHAT PUBLIC MEDIA REALLY ISAlso in 2007, the ABC News program "The View" featured Rosie ODonnell suggesting we were the terrorists: "I just want to say something: 655,000 Iraqi civilians are dead. Who are the terrorists?...If you were in Iraq, and the other country, the United States, the richest in the world, invaded your country and killed 655,000 of your citizens, what would you call us?""The View" was still at this in 2021, when Olympian athlete Gwen Berry turned away and covered her head while they played the national anthem at the delayed Olympic trials. Whoopi Goldberg came to her defense: "In the upcoming days, well play you the American anthem and let you see what you think of it. Because theres some stuff in there that makes it a little bit tough to take."America is a free country, and journalists are free to denigrate it. Journalists are free to assert that their precious profession places them above putrid pledges of allegiance. But they shouldnt be mystified when Americans decide they dont trust networks that sound suspicious of the national unity that patriotism can bring.CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM TIM GRAHAM

While Democrats predict major problems with a provision within the "one big, beautiful bill" that adds a work requirement for adults to be eligible for Medicaid, Republican senators are praising the requirement, saying, "Weve got to get back to work."The provision requires able-bodied, childless adults between the ages of 18 and 64 to work at least 80 hours a month to be eligible to receive Medicaid benefits. Individuals can also meet the requirement by participating in community service, going to school or engaging in a work program."We have folks back home right now harvesting wheat that are working 20 hours in a day," Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., told Fox News Digital. "We want you to go to college, we want to volunteer, work 20 hours a week, it brings dignity, it brings purpose to your lives. Work is a great thing; it's nothing to be ashamed of.""Seven million healthy American men out there of working age are not working right now," Marshall continued. "We happen to have seven million open jobs as well. I think I want to do everything I can to help those seven million men find a job. Whether that's through an education or community colleges, technical colleges, I think there's lots of opportunity out there."MIKE JOHNSON TOUTS 'BEAUTY OF UNIFIED GOVERNMENT' AFTER TRUMP'S 'BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL' SAILS THROUGH CONGRESSSen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., said "the disincentives to work are a real problem here in America.""It's amazing that Democrats are trying to make this argument," he said. "I don't think that taxpayers should be footing the bill at all for able-bodied citizens. And certainly, non-citizens should not be getting the benefit of this.""We need to incentivize work," Hagerty went on. "And certainly, you don't want to be incentivizing a burden on taxpayers.""We've got to take care of the people that need to be taken care of and it's just unfortunate you've got a lot of freeloaders in this country," said Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala.TAX CUTS, WORK REQUIREMENTS AND ASYLUM FEES: HERE'S WHAT'S INSIDE THE SENATE'S VERSION OF TRUMP'S BILLTuberville claimed that many of those he deemed as freeloaders "are coming from the younger ranks because they've grown up, they've got all these student loans, they got a degree that's not worth anything, they can't get a job or they don't want to work and so the way they've done they've turned into socialists, they started living off the government.""We can't have that. Weve got to get back to work. This country is built on hard work," he said.Meanwhile, Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., said he also agrees with the work requirement, telling Fox News Digital that "quite honestly, whatwe're trying to do is stop enrollment in that Obamacare addition to Medicaid.""They call it Medicaid expansion, but it's Obamcare. It was Democrats' way of trying to turn us into a single-payer system. And so, it incentivized the states to sign up single able-bodied individuals," he claimed.TREASURY SECRETARY PREDICTS UNPRECEDENTED GROWTH WITH TRUMP'S 'BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL'"As a result," he went on. "We've created all kinds of [what] I would call legalized fraud on the part of states Now that they've designed their budgets around that scam, now they're screaming when we're trying to end the scam."Additionally, while Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., expressed that "of course, we should always eliminate any kind of fraud and that kind of a waste," other Democrats were much less enthusiastic about the work requirement."That provision is not designed for efficiency or to save people money that provision is designed to kick people off of Medicaid, like don't believe the hype," said Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn.Murphy claimed that Republicans "have built a work requirement that they know people won't be able to satisfy because they hate the idea that Medicaid actually helps the working poor in this country.""So, there's going to be a whole bunch of people who work for a living who are not going to be able to comply with those provisions and are going to lose their healthcare, even though they're working," he said. "That's the intent of the provision and everybody should just be honest about that."HAKEEM JEFFRIES BREAKS KEVIN MCCARTHY RECORD WHILE STALLING TRUMP'S 'BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL'Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., indicated that the provision will "kick 17 million people off of health insurance.""These are life and death situations that people are making," he said, adding, "This legislation is going to kick 300,000 of my constituents off of their health care coverage.""These are people that I've spoken to that can't afford it," he continued. "They have no money in their budget to go and buy health care. So, then they got to make a decision between eating and their rent, or they just don't go to the doctor."James Agresti, president of Just Facts, a public policy research institute, told Fox News Digital that despite Democrats claims about the work requirements, he believes reality tells a different story."The notion that able-bodied adults without young children cannot work, get an education, or volunteer for 20 hours a week is absurd," he said.AMERICANS WEIGH IN ON TRUMP'S 'BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL': POLLS"Murphys rhetoric is refuted by decades of experience with other welfare programs that have work requirements, like Temporary Assistance for Needy Families," he explained.Agresti said that according to an estimate by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), 1.4 million noncitizens and 9.2 million able-bodied adults who wont work or are engaged in fraud will be removed from Medicaid eligibility.A spokesperson for Kellys office told Fox News Digital that "a bunch of actual experts and media outlets correctly interpreting that same CBO report" estimate that 11.8 million people will be without health insurance by 2034 because of the provision, plus an additional 5.1 million because of the bill ending expanded Affordable Care Act credits.In response, Agresti said the bill "doesnt revoke the expanded Obamacare subsidies, which were a temporary COVID-era handout that Democrats enacted in the American Rescue Plan and extended in the Inflation Reduction Act.""Even the New York Times has reported that adding these numbers into the tally for the big, beautiful bill is an exaggeration and not the real number," said Agresti.He also said that numerous studies have proven that the disincentive to work is a real problem in America.SPEAKER MIKE JOHNSON RECEIVES STANDING OVATIONS DURING ADDRESS PRIOR TO HOUSE VOTE ON PRESIDENT TRUMPS BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL"Even Lawrence Summers, Obamas chief economist and Clintons Treasury Secretary, has written that government assistance programs provide an incentive, and the means, not to work," he said.Murphys office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digitals requests for comment.

Kylie Jenner and Kristin Cavallari are among the stars who recently surprised fans with their transparency about their plastic surgery procedures.Over the past few weeks, the 27-year-old "The Kardashians" star and the 38-year-old "Laguna Beach" alum opened up about going under the knife and revealed specific details about their surgeries.In early June, Jenner stunned fans with her candid response to a TikTok user, who posted a video in which she pleaded with the Kylie Cosmetics mogul to share what exactly she requested when she underwent her breast augmentation."445 cc, moderate profile, half under the muscle!!!!! silicone!!! Jenner wrote, noting that her doctor was Beverly Hills-based plastic surgeon Dr. Garth Fisher. "hope this helps lol," she added.KRISTIN CAVALLARI DISCOVERS RUPTURED BREAST IMPLANT DURING SURGERYIn breast augmentation, "cc" refers to cubic centimeters, which is the unit of measurement for the volume of the breast implant. Higher cc values indicate larger implant sizes.The next day, Fisher shared an Instagram post in which he thanked Jenner for giving him an unexpected shoutout on social media. Jenner's mother Kris Jenner, 69, then took to the comments to praise Fisher as a "superstar class act."Kris revealed that Fisher was also her surgeon when she had her first facelift in 2011, which she described as the "most amazing experience ever."During a 2023 episode of "The Kardashians," Jenner first confirmed rumors that she had breast augmentation surgery after previously denying the speculation. Jenner admitted that she had the procedure at 19, the year before she gave birth to her first child with rapper Travis Scott, daughter Stormi, now 7. At the time, the TV personality expressed regret that she underwent the surgery before having children.Three days after Jenner's revelation, Cavallari also shared specific details about her own breast implants in a reply to a fan. "I was 300 cc before now I'm 340. Everyone thinks I went a lot bigger but I've just pushed them up a couple times since getting them done," she shared on Instagram. "This is the new set a few days ago and they fit my frame."In 2024, Cavallari who shares sons Camden, 11, and Jaxon, 10, and daughter Saylor, 8, with her ex-husband Jay Cutler revealed that she previously had two breast augmentations after she finished breastfeeding Jaxon and Saylor.During a May episode of her podcast, "Lets Be Honest," Cavallari shared that she had the second augmentation after her doctor determined that one of her implants had ruptured and a "body then formed a huge piece of scar tissue around it." The Uncommon James founder recalled that the discovery was made while she was undergoing surgery to "redo my boobs."Despite her health scare, Cavallari told her listeners that she had no regrets about getting her breast augmentations."Im happy about it!" she said. "And Im gonna be honest with you guys: Doing my boobs is one of the best things Ive ever done."While speaking with Fox News Digital, Eric Schiffer, chairman of the Los Angeles-based firm Reputation Management Consultants, shared his view on why stars are becoming more open about their cosmetic enhancements."The myth of the genetic lottery is getting slaughtered celebrities are forced to admit their beauty is bought, not purely born," the PR expert said. "Pretending your face is a miracle of DNA is dead now its all receipts, and surgical invoices. Todays fans dont want fairy tales they want the ugly, unfiltered surgeons invoice.KRISTIN DAVIS SAYS SHE HAS SHED TEARS AFTER BEING RIDICULED RELENTLESSLY FOR USING FILLERS"Celebrity candor about 445-cc implants isnt altruism; its influencer inventory every cubic centimeter reveal pumps the resale value of their own brand merch," Schiffer continued. "Kylie Jenner publishing her implant specs is the new press-release for celebrity plastic surgeons like Dr. Garth Fisher. When Kristin Cavallari live-blogs a rupture revision, shes not oversharing shes quarantining brand risk before the tabloids weaponize the X-ray."Doug Eldridge of Achilles PR told Fox News Digital that he believed celebrities' increasing forthrightness about their procedures is the result of changing times."To some extent, this is part of a celebrity sine wave, as far as beauty and body image trends go," Eldridge said. "Twenty years ago, the only time plastic surgery was certain was when it went wrong."Fisher's office reportedly received over 150 calls a day after Jenner revealed that he was behind her breast augmentation. While speaking with Fox News Digital, Beverly Hills-based plastic surgeon David Feldmar weighed in on the impact of the celebrities' revelations."The increased transparency from celebrities like Kylie Jenner and Kristin Cavallari about their plastic surgery is certainly driving patient interest, with some specifically requesting The Kylie Jenner or The Kristin Cavallari breast augmentation for their signature enhanced yet natural-looking results," he said.KYLIE JENNER FACES BACKLASH FOR CONTROVERSIAL LION HEAD DRESS"This openness helps normalize discussions about cosmetic procedures and empowers patients to explore their options," Feldmar added. "However, expecting identical results to a celebritys is often unrealistic due to individual differences in anatomy, healing and lifestyle.""As surgeons, we guide patients toward personalized outcomes that enhance their unique features while prioritizing safety and realistic expectations, drawing inspiration from celebrity aesthetics without promising an exact replica."Meanwhile, Khlo Kardashian took a page out of her sister Kylie's playbook as she revealed every cosmetic procedure she has undergone over the years.Kardashian's disclosure came in response to an Instagram post by London-based aesthetic surgeon Dr. Jonny Betteridge, who took a deep dive into the mom-of-two's physical "transformation" over the years while sharing a long list of procedures he believed she had done."Khlo has changed a lot over the past few years," he wrote in the caption of a video shared on his clinics Instagram account, highlighting photos of Kardashian attending Jeff Bezos and Lauren Snchez Bezos' wedding festivities as well as throwback snaps of the reality star. "While shes spoken about her weight loss and fitness routine, it seems likely that her transformation also includes several cosmetic procedures."Betteridge shared a breakdown of procedures that he believed Karshashian has had, including a face and neck lift, a chin implant, Rhinoplasty, lip filler and more. He shared his view that Kardashian "looks dramatically different from a few years ago." However, Betteridge included the disclaimer that his list was "purely speculative and based on my professional opinion.""I have no personal knowledge of any treatments Khloe Kardashian may or may not have had," he added.While Kardashian praised the doctor for the "great compliment" in the comments section of his post, she was quick to clarify the work she's actually had done."First off I think these photos are about 15 years apart, But here's a list of things that I have done. I've been very open in the past about what I have done so here we go," she continued.According to Kardashian, shes had a nose job, "laser Hair for the hairline and everywhere else," "Botox and sculptra where my face tumor was removed in my cheek," "soft wave laser for skin tightening" and "filler in the past but not any over the last few years."Kardashian added that she's "lost 80 pounds over the years (slow and steady)."Additionally, Kardashian said she uses "collagen baby Threads" underneath her chin and neck, as well as "Salmon sperm facials/ regular facials, peptides, vitamins and daily skin care."KHLO KARDASHIAN SHUTS DOWN TROLLS, REVEALS SHE HAD A TUMOR REMOVED FROM HER FACEAs more celebrities are coming forward about their cosmetic work, plastic surgeon Dr. Josef Hadeed, who has offices in Beverly Hills and Miami, shared his view on whether their candor would have a lasting impact on the industry."Generally speaking, most people want to look like a better version of themselves," he told Fox News Digital. "Certainly, there are some people who do want to look like a certain celebrity or an influencer they have seen on social media, so we may see a temporary uptick in requests for a breast augmentation to look like a certain celebrity who has admitted to having theirs done.""However, it is not very realistic to look like someone else," Hadeed added. "Every woman starts off with a different breast size, volume, shape and anatomy.A good breast augmentation should result in a natural look that compliments the chest and body, and since there are so many options for breast implants, it is important to find the right implant for each patient depending on what her aesthetic goals are."Schifferand Eldridge also shared their opinions on how pulling back the veil on their plastic surgeries would impact celebrities in the eyes of their fans. "Confession can be a PR triumph or a social media bloodbath theres no middle ground," Schiffer said. "Some fans applaud the honesty, others see it as normalizing vanity. For each fan who praises transparency, theres one who calls it a desperate plea for attention."He continued, "Owning up to surgery humanizes a celebrity or expose them as just another insecure narcissist. Its negative if the work looks botched transparency cant rescue bad art direction on your epidermis."LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS"You can also think of it as pre-emptive crisis insurance: disclose the nip-tuck details before TMZ finds the OR log, and the headline reads empowered, not exposed,'" Schiffer added. "In the TikTok courtroom, hiding a facelift is securities fraud against your own face.""Brands love it: a star who posts her surgeons handle turns personal downtime into a paid referral pipeline affiliate marketing, but with scalpels."Eldridge told Fox News Digital that the uptick in celebrities' transparency about their plastic surgeries was a "good move.""Getting work done is inevitable in Hollywood; until recently, giving credit was not," he said. "As social media continues to be a tool to close the gap between celebrities and their fans by providing the illusion of proximity, authenticity and relatability then this is the logical update for those apps: candor."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER"At the same time, youre also seeing a unique counter-culture among the glitterati: as one half moves to share their surgeons names and cc-secrets there is another group that is leaning into the winds of time," Eldridge noted. "From Jamie Lee Curtis opting not to color her hair a decade ago, to former Baywatch beauty, Pamela Anderson, opting not to wear makeup anymore, theres always a trend, its just a question of how long it stays en vogue."As for whether the trend would continue, Schiffer told Fox News Digital that he believed "the transparency arms race has just begun.""Expect even more grotesque detail and surgical oversharing," he said. "Confession is contagious; each celebrity who comes clean drags a dozen more into the lights."Schiffer continued, "Transparency is now a competitive sport who can be more brutally honest, more raw? This isnt a trend its a permanent mutation in celebrity culture. The next frontier is not just admitting surgery, but live-streaming it."However, Eldridge shared his view that the stars' plastic surgery tell-alls were a passing fad and "not likely" to continue."Just look at the previous trends, that came and went but for the time being, authenticity is akin to the must-have insulated tumbler thats flying off the shelves at Target."Fox News Digital's Christina Dugan Ramirez contributed to this report.