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WWW.FOXNEWS.COMKelly Osbourne exposes truth behind Sharon's suicide pact claim, hits back at Ozzy health rumorsKelly Osbourne addressed rumors circulating about her father's health in a series of online posts.The 40-year-old shut down the idea that Ozzy Osbourne and her mother, Sharon Osbourne, have a suicide pact."Stop making articles or posts about how you think my parents are having a suicide pact," she said in an Instagram story posted July 11, according to E! News. "That was bulls--t my mom said to get attention one time. And my dads not dying. Stop."OZZY OSBOURNE PERFORMS FINAL CONCERT WITH BLACK SABBATH BANDMATES AND MORE LEGENDARY ARTISTSSharon made a claim about euthanasia in 2017, saying she and Ozzy had come to the "same decision" after her father died from Alzheimer's."We believe 100 percent in euthanasia, so have drawn up plans to go to the assisted suicide flat in Switzerland if we ever have an illness that affects our brains. If Ozzy or I ever got Alzheimer's, that's it we'd be off," she told The Mirror at the time.Ozzy's daughter also set the record straight on rumors the rock legend is dying. Kelly took to social media to address a viral AI-generated video she claimed is making the rounds online."There's this video going around on social media, and it's supposed to be my dad, but it's AI," Kelly said in the July 11 Instagram story. "It has a voice like my dad's David Attenborough or something. And it starts out saying, 'I don't need a doctor to tell me that I'm going to die. I know I'm going to die.'""What the f--- is wrong with you people?" she continued. "Why would you spend your time making a video like this?"Fox News Digital reached out to Kelly's representative for additional comment.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSOzzy was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2003. However, he didn't speak publicly about his diagnosis until 2020.The Black Sabbath frontman admitted that he couldn't walk anymore on a Jan. 29 episode of his Sirius XM show, "Ozzy Speaks." "I may be moaning about how I cant walk, but I look down the road and theres people that didnt do half as much as me, and they didnt make it," he said at the time.In her July 11 post, Kelly also noted that Ozzy's mobility had declined."He's not dying," she emphasized. "Yes, he has Parkinson's, and yes, his mobility is completely different than it used to be, but he's not dying. What is wrong with you?"CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERKelly shared her response Monday to a social media user who still insisted her father was dying."Believe me I fully understand how this works. Your message is incredibly rude," she wrote. "So firstly I want to tell you to go f--- yourself! He is not in stage 5!!! That is not the way his kind of Parkinson's works."She added: "Stop watching AI generated content and stop perpetuating the bulls---. I don't really respond [to] messages such as this but you really pissed me off how dare you!"CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP0 Comments 0 Shares 9 Views 0 Reviews
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WWW.FOXNEWS.COMTrump's bold pivot on Ukraine sends major signalPresident Donald Trumps meeting on Monday with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte marks more than a diplomatic courtesy. It signals a sharp, strategic shift in the U.S. posture toward Russias war against Ukraineone that replaces hesitation with resolve, passive support with deterrent action, and vague calls for peace with a clear doctrine: peace through strength.Over the past week, the Trump administration has taken several bold steps. First, after briefly pausing military shipments amid a Pentagon inventory review, the president confirmed that the U.S. will resume sendingPatriot missile systems to Ukraine -- air defense platforms capable of intercepting Russian ballistic missiles. These systems are vital, as they are the only defense Ukraine currently possesses against such threats. More importantly, Trump signaled that the United States is now willing to provide offensive weapons as well, marking a clear escalation in Americas role.That alone would mark a major change. But what elevates todays developments into a true turning point is how Trump is structuring the deal: the United States will sell sophisticated military equipment to NATO allies, who will then transfer it to Ukraine. In his own words: "Were going to send them various pieces of verysophisticated military [equipment], and theyre going to pay us 100 percent. Itll be business for us."TRUMP, RUTTE ANNOUNCE 'REALLY BIG' NATO ARMS PACKAGE AMID NEW 50 DAY DEADLINE TO PUTINNow to be clear, President Joe Biden previously promised to send offensive weapons -- specificallyM1A1 Abrams tanks -- to Ukraine. So, this is not a shift in intent, but rather a shift in strategy. Whats new, and smart, is the mechanism: Trumps NATO-centered transfer system streamlines delivery, shares financial responsibility, and empowers the alliance to take ownership of regional security. Thats a great idea -- and one Biden never executed.But Trumps vision needs more than diplomacy and logistics. It needs production. Biden, despite his pledges, failed to put the Americandefense industry on a wartime footing. The shortfall in munitions, air defenses, and heavy armor is real. If Trumps plan is to succeed, he must ignite a national surge in defense manufacturing capacity. The Pentagon should be working overtime with American industry to retool, retrain, and ramp up output -- not just for Ukraine, but for Taiwan, Israel, and our own readiness.This is a profound shift. Under President Biden, U.S. policy vacillated between urgency and caution -- sending large packages of aid but often stumbling under the weight of bureaucratic delay, congressional deadlock, and concerns over escalation. Under President Trumps new model, NATO becomes the buyer, Ukraine becomes the recipient, and American factories become the arsenal of democracy once again -- but without draining the U.S. treasury.TRUMP SAYS US WILL SEND PATRIOT MISSILES TO UKRAINE, ADDS THAT PUTIN 'TALKS NICE AND THEN HE BOMBS EVERYBODY'This is a smart policy. It respects American taxpayers. It leverages our allies. And it sends a strong, unmistakable message to Moscow: The free world is done waiting.What Triggered the Shift?The trigger appears to be Russian President Vladimir Putins continuedintransigence. Despite diplomatic efforts and public pressure, Putin rejects both ceasefire and peace talks. Instead, Russia has launched the heaviest wave of drone and missile attacks since the war began. These are not tactical operations; they are campaigns of terror targeting civilians, schools, and critical infrastructure.President Trump appears to have had enough. "He talks nice," Trump said of Putin, "and then he bombs everybody in the evening." In another candid moment, the Trump added, "He just wants tokill people."Such direct, unapologetic language is quite different from the diplomatic hedging of years past. And it matters -- because it frames the conflict for what it truly is: a battle between a tyrant who thrives on destruction and free nations that are finally waking up.NATO, Tariffs, and Real DeterrenceIn coordination with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, President Trump and NATO have forged a comprehensive framework:At the same time, Trump issued a clear ultimatum to Russia: If no peace deal is reached in 50 days, the U.S. will impose 100% secondary tariffs on countries that continue buying Russian oil and gas -- including China and India. Congress is backing the plan, with bipartisan support led by Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn.RUSSIA GIVES RUBIO A 'NEW AND DIFFERENT APPROACH' AS TRUMP PUSHES FOR PEACE WITH UKRAINETrump rightly noted that tariffs are leverage -- economic weapons in the war for peace. Hes deploying them with precision.Immediate Action, Real ConsequencesThis isnt theoretical. Patriot missile systems and other air defenses will begin arriving in Ukraine within days. NATO members are preparing to transfer many Patriot units, with U.S. factories set to backfill those stocks.Trumps envoy is coordinating with Germany and other European powers to ensure speed and transparency in delivery. Ukraine will receive what it needs, while the U.S. maintains readiness at home.Peace Through StrengthLets be clear: This is not an open-ended war strategy. Trump still believes the war can and should end swiftly - preferably through negotiations. But as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyys chief of staff, AndriiYermak, put it: "Russia does not want a ceasefire. Peace through strength is President Donald Trumps principle, and we support this approach."That phrase, "peace through strength," isnt new, but its timely. It was President RonaldReagans guiding principle in facing down the Soviet Union. Now, Trump is applying it to a 21st-century version of the same threat.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONWhats new, however, is the delivery mechanism. Trump is achieving deterrence without entangling the U.S. directly in another costly foreign war. His administration is positioning America as the enabler of allied defense, thesupplier of strength, and theeconomic hammer against those who support tyranny.Additionally, Trump is reportedly considering activating$3.85 billion in unused drawdown authority from the Biden era and seizing up to$5 billion in frozen Russian assets to help fund Ukraines defense. If executed effectively, this could finance a robust, sustainable Ukrainian resistancewithout new taxpayer burdens.What Comes Next?Mondays announcement codifies this entire shift:Some critics will accuse Trump of abandoning his promise to end the war in 24 hours. But that criticism misses the point. You dont negotiate from weakness. You negotiate from strength.By arming Ukraine, rallying NATO, and leveraging economic pressure, Trump is giving peace a real chance -- on American terms, not Putins.Final ThoughtFor the first time in months, Kyiv has reason to hope, NATO has reason to believe, and Moscow has reason to fear. Thats what leadership looks like. And thats what the world witnessed Monday at the White House.CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM ROBERT MAGINNIS0 Comments 0 Shares 10 Views 0 Reviews
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WWW.FOXNEWS.COMICE removes airplane hijacker among 1,361 violent criminals in Houston sweepU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 1,361 illegal immigrants in the Houston area in June, which included individuals previously convicted of hijacking an airplane, homicide, sexual assault and more, the agency revealed.ICE said in a press release that the illegal immigrants arrested in the Houston area in June are either currently charged with or have been convicted of a criminal offense.Of those arrested, 32 were previously convicted of child sex offenses, nine for homicide-related offenses, and 16 believed to be gang or drug cartel members. One person arrested by ICE was convicted of hijacking an airplane headed to Key West, Florida, from Cuba.Gabriel Martinez, ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Houston acting field office director, said some people tried to derail their mission.ICE ARRESTS 'WORST OF THE WORST' ILLEGAL ALIENS IN LOS ANGELES WHILE PROTESTERS ADVOCATE FOR CRIMINALS: DHS"Despite attempts by some to undermine our mission by spreading false and malicious rumors, the brave men and women of ICE continue to work tirelessly around the clock targeting dangerous criminal aliens to restore integrity to our nations immigration system and bolster public safety in our communities," Martinez said."The number of dangerous criminal aliens that they removed from local communities across Southeast Texas last month is just another example of their selfless and unyielding efforts to return our local communities to places where we can all raise our families without having to worry about child predators, gang members, or other violent criminal aliens preying on our loved ones," he continued.CHILD PREDATORS, GANG MEMBERS, HUMAN TRAFFICKERS DEPORTED IN MAJOR TEXAS CITY ICE ROUNDUPAmong those arrested by ICE are: 56-year-old Adermis Wilson-Gonzalez, convicted in 2003 of hijacking an airplane. 47-year-old Arnulfo Olivares Cervantes, convicted of trafficking cocaine, attempted murder, evading arrest, illegal entry and drug possession. According to ICE, he has entered the U.S. six times illegally. 29-year-old Luis Pablo Vasquez-Estolano, convicted of homicide, aggravated robbery, burglary of a vehicle and drug possession. 40-year-old Jose Meza, convicted of sexual assault of a minor and theft. 51-year-old Javier Escobar Gonzalez, convicted of sexual indecency with a minor, criminal trespass with a deadly weapon, driving while intoxicated and unauthorized use of a firearm.0 Comments 0 Shares 10 Views 0 Reviews
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WWW.FOXNEWS.COMPentagon presses Japan, Australia on role in possible Taiwan conflictThe Pentagon is reportedly pressuring Indo-Pacific allies Japan and Australia to clarify what roles they would play in the event of a war with China over Taiwan.Elbridge Colby, the Pentagons policy chief, raised the question during recent meetings with Japanese and Australian defense officials, the Financial Times first reported.While the United States has long urged Indo-Pacific allies to increase defense spending as China escalates its military activity around Taiwan, this push for specific wartime commitments is a new development and reportedly caught foreign officials off guard.Australia responded by stressing it would not commit troops in advance of any conflict.TAIWAN ENVOY URGES CONGRESSIONAL ACTION, WARNS OF RISING CHINA THREAT AFTER MEETING LAWMAKERS"The decision to commit Australian troops to a conflict will be made by the government of the day, not in advance," Defense Minister Pat Conroy told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. "We wont discuss hypotheticals."Australia and the U.S. are currently leading a major joint exercise in Sydney involving 30,000 troops from 19 countries.Pentagon officials have cited NATOs efforts to boost European defense spending as a model for what Asian allies should consider. At the same time, Colby has advised European allies to prioritize threats closer to home rather than focus on the Indo-Pacific, sources told Fox News Digital."Some among our allies might not welcome frank conversations," Colby posted on X in response to the report."But as the department has made abundantly and consistently clear, we at DOD are focused on implementing the presidents America First, common-sense agenda of restoring deterrence and achieving peace through strength. That includes urging allies to step up their defense spending and other efforts related to our collective defense."COLBYS CHINA-FOCUSED PENTAGON PLAYBOOK SPARKS UKRAINE ARMS FREEZEThe question of allied commitments is further complicated by the U.S. policy of strategic ambiguity, under which Washington does not explicitly state whether it would defend Taiwan if China invades."As Secretary Hegseth said, the Department of Defense is focused on preventing war, with a strong shield of deterrence," Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell wrote on X in defense of Colbys approach. "That requires strength but it is a simple fact that our allies must also do their part. We do not seek war. What we are doing is ensuring the United States and its allies have the military strength to underwrite diplomacy and guarantee peace."Former President Joe Biden had repeatedly said the U.S. would defend Taiwan, only for White House staff to later walk back those comments and insist that U.S. policy has not changed.President Donald Trump has maintained the tradition of ambiguity, refusing to publicly declare how he would respond. However, new audio obtained by CNN revealed that Trump told donors last year he threatened both Russia and China with military force."With Putin I said, If you go into Ukraine, Im going to bomb the [expletive] out of Moscow," Trump said. "Im telling you. I have no choice. And then [Putin] goes, like, I dont believe you. But he believed me 10%.""I said the same thing to [Xi]," Trump added. "I said, If you go into Taiwan, Im going to bomb the [expletive] out of Beijing.' I said, 'I have no choice. Ive got to bomb you."At other times, Trump has criticized the cost of defending Taiwan and argued the island should dedicate 10% of its budget to defense.Wargaming simulations suggest Japan would be the most crucial ally to the U.S. and Taiwan, as South Korea has not authorized American forces to launch combat operations from its territory. Australia does not permit permanent foreign military bases, but the U.S. is expanding its rotational presence at Australian facilities."Japan is always critical, and when I say critical, like we can't win the war without them," Mark Cancian, defense expert at the Center for Strategic and International Studies who regularly briefs lawmakers on China wargames, told Fox News Digital."Their forces are important, but our ability to use our bases in Japan is critical," he said, adding that other U.S. bases in the Indo-Pacific like Guam were too far away to serve as a hub.TAIWAN CONDUCTS LIVE-FIRE DRILLS WITH US-MADE TANKS AS PRESIDENT LOOKS ONWhether Japan allows the U.S. to center its wartime operations on its territory would be a critical question certain to come up in preparations for a wartime contingency.The U.S. and Japan have practiced moving forces down the Japanese Ryukyu island chain, the closest of which is only 80 miles off the coast of Taiwan.Colbys push for defined allied roles comes on the heels of his initiation of a review of the AUKUS security pact, which aims to supply Australia with U.S.-built nuclear-powered submarines.The Pentagon recently defended Colby after reports emerged that he had temporarily halted military aid to Ukraine an order quickly reversed by Trump.Under the AUKUS agreement, Australia would purchase several Virginia-class submarines in the early 2030s, while a new class of submarines would be jointly developed by the U.S., U.K., and Australia. Production in Australia is expected to begin in the 2040s. However, the U.S. is already struggling to produce enough submarines for its own Navy.0 Comments 0 Shares 10 Views 0 Reviews
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WWW.FOXNEWS.COMSuspect wanted in anti-ICE Texas ambush previously sued in past protest incidentMore details are being learned about another suspect in the anti-ICE Texas attack that took place on Independence Day, including his alleged involvement in an Antifa protest that resulted in assault charges in 2023, as a manhunt continues in Texas and Oklahoma.The Federal Bureau of Investigation is looking for Benjamin Song, 32, for his alleged role in the Alvarado, Texas, attack targeting ICE agents, which left a local police officer shot in the neck and cars vandalized. The police officer is expected to recover. A $25,000 reward is being offered for information leading to his arrest and conviction.There were ten suspects already facing federal charges for the attempted murder of federal officers and for "discharging a firearm in relation to a crime of violence." Song is now facing the same charges.Song is a former U.S. Marine Corps reservist, and the FBI warns that he should be considered "armed and dangerous."MAN BUSTED WITH ANTI-GOVERNMENT, ANTI-TRUMP DOCUMENTS AFTER TEXAS ICE AMBUSH SUSPECT PHONE CALL, FEDS SAYSong was mentioned as an alleged member of an Antifa group in a 2023 lawsuit after three people protesting a drag queen brunch near Fort Worth, Texas, were assaulted by the members, according to the Post Millennial.According to KERA News, Song was part of the Elm Fork Brown Gun Club that was both counter-protesting and doing security at the event, with the outlet reporting that they wore face coverings.The group made headlines at the time for its Fort Worth counter-protest, including Rolling Stone, as those protesting were part of a Christian nationalist group.His father is Tailim Song, a Dallas-based business attorney, and his mother is Hope Song, the program director of an Arlington, Texas, martial arts studio, according to online records reviewed by Fox News Digital. The father is involved in various local community groups, including the Dallas Asian American Cultural Center.FBI SEEKING MILITARY VET SUSPECTED IN ICE AMBUSH AT TEXAS DETENTION FACILITYA twelfth suspect, Daniel Rolando Sanchez-Estrada, is also facing conspiracy to tamper evidence charges. He is reportedly the husband of one of the alleged attackers. He was granted a green card under the Biden administration and is a prior recipient of DACA, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.Some of the suspects charged in the Independence Day incident met in an online chat group on Signal, and court records show it could have been worse.CLICK HERE FOR MORE IMMIGRATION COVERAGEA July 7 criminal complaint filed by the U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas alleges that assailants shot 20 to 30 rounds from an AR-15-style rifle before it jammed, causing it to malfunction, on Independence Day.Investigators continued on Tuesday to look into how the suspects were linked, including through a possible Signal group chat.ICE AGENTS TARGETED IN 2 AMBUSH ATTACKS IN RECENT DAYSCourt records revealed extensive planning as well as anti-government literature obtained in an apartment tied to a suspect, including literature entitled "Organising for Attack! Insurrectionary Anarchy."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPAnother suspect allegedly had flyers in his backpack with "Fight ICE terror with class war!" and "Free all political prisoners." Cars in the parking lot were spray-painted with "Ice pig" and "traitor."Fox News Digital reached out to the FBI as well as Song's parents.Fox News' Brooke Taylor and Danielle Wallace contributed to this report.0 Comments 0 Shares 10 Views 0 Reviews
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WWW.FOXNEWS.COMFormer AOC supporter condemns Zohran Mamdani's 'fantasy' proposals, says they're not feasibleA former supporter of Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., says she can see through the "fantasy" that NYC mayoral candidate and self-avowed socialist Zohran Mamdani is selling."Charismatic, handsome, and social-media savvy, Mamdani amassed an enormous following of young New Yorkers and spurred more than 50,000 volunteers to get out and canvass for him," Lucy Biggers, a formersenior producer and correspondent for NowThis, a left-wing media company, wrote in a recent op-ed in The Free Press."His promise of free bus rides,free childcare, and government-run grocery stores and his vow to tax the rich reminded me of another young, good-looking, charismatic Democrat who upset a heavily favored party macher nearly a decade ago: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez," Biggers added.SOCIALIST'S NYC MAYORAL WIN SPARKS FIERCE DEBATE OVER FEASIBILITY OF RADICAL POLICY AGENDABiggers, who calls herself a "former climate activist," on her X profile, and is now a social media editor at The Free Press, says she understands Mamdanis appeal because she was drawn to Ocasio-Cortezs similar charm.During her time as a video producer for NowThis, Biggers said she met and interviewed Ocasio-Cortez for an hour, and was completely taken by her drive, passion, and ideas."A few weeks later, the final video was published to our millions of followers,"Biggers wrote. "AOCs charisma and big smile jump off the screen as she describes her establishment Democratic opponent, Joseph Crowley, as a sellout for the real-estate industry and describes herself as part of a larger movement. Every answer was articulate without seeming rehearsed. She was warm and relatable, and her authentic belief in what she was saying shined through."Biggers says that she sees the same type of drive in Mamdani,but that her views have changed since her sit-down with Ocasio-Cortez.NEW YORK DEMOCRAT SAYS MAYORAL CANDIDATE ZOHRAN MAMDANI 'TOO EXTREME TO LEAD'"I am now 35, a mother of two, and a homeowner. Like so many people before me, I have grown up, and my ideas have moderated,"Biggers said."Much of the hyperbole being thrown at Mamdani and his followers goes too far (for example, that Mamdani is a 100 percent Communist Lunatic, as Trump put it), but I no longer think that giving the government more of our money to run free programs for us is the right way to do things," she added. "Just spend time at the DMV and tell me if you want agovernment-run grocery store, as Mamdani is proposing."She pointed out that the hearts of people likeOcasio-Cortez andMamdani "are in the right place," their ideas "are not the solutions that young people are seeking."CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE"They have been mistakenly taught that our capitalist society is the source of all of their problems and that the only way to fix it is with more government spending,"Biggers said. "Whether from lack of life experience or just pure ignorance, they fail to realize that programs offering free everything have to be paid for and nothing is free. The policies they promote will lead to a more centralized government with more power, higher taxes, and a higher cost of living."Representatives for both Ocasio-Cortez and Mamdani did not respond to Fox News Digital's immediate request for comment.0 Comments 0 Shares 10 Views 0 Reviews
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WWW.FOXNEWS.COMFOX Corporation relief campaign raises $6.5 million to aid Texas communities hit by devastating floodsFOX News Media viewers have answered the call to action across platforms, helping raise $6.5 million to aid Texas communities following the devastating flooding that has left at least 129 people dead and 170 still unaccounted for.FOX Corporation last week made an initial donation to the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Countrys Kerr CountyFlood Relief Fund and urged viewers to donate directly to relief effortsby clicking hereor scanning the QR Code below.The Community Foundation is directing the funds to vetted organizations providing rescue, relief and recovery efforts, as well as flood assistance. The Kerr County Flood Relief Fund announced last week that an initial $5 million in emergency grants to nonprofit organizations have been dispersed to support individuals and families, local businesses, first responders and crisis response.TEXAS POUNDED BY SECOND WAVE OF RIVER FLOODING, STALLING CRUCIAL SEARCH EFFORTS FROM DEADLY DISASTERFOX Corporation is continuing to encourage viewers to support the ongoing efforts, and extends the deepest gratitude to viewers, and to all the first responders who tirelessly serve their communities.President Donald Trump visited Texas on Friday and met with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to discuss relief and recovery efforts.Among those killed were attendees at Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp in Kerr County located near the Guadalupe River.CAMP MYSTIC DIRECTOR DIES WHILE TRYING TO SAVE KIDS DURING TEXAS FLOODINGDonate today and help people impacted by the Texas floods by going toGo.Fox/TXFloodReliefor by scanning the QR code below.CLICK TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPFox News Digitals Ashley Carnahan contributed to this report.0 Comments 0 Shares 10 Views 0 Reviews
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WWW.FOXNEWS.COMArchaeologists uncover 3,500-year-old rice remains in oldest part of remote regionThe remains of 3,500-year-old rice were recently found in Guam making it the earliest known evidence of rice in Remote Oceania.Archaeologists discovered the rice at the Ritidian Site Complex, located at the northernmost point of Guam.Michael T. Carson, an archaeology professor at the University of Guam in Mangilao, recently published his findings on the discovery in the journal Science Advances.STUDENTS COOK ANCIENT RICE DISH BASED ON 2,000-YEAR-OLD MANUSCRIPT WITH SURPRISINGLY HEALTHY RESULTSThe archaeologist told Fox News Digital in an interview that the rice remnants were found in the form of phytoliths."Phytoliths are like fossils of ancient plant parts," Carson said."The original plant materials were filled primarily with silica materials, lasting for thousands of years and preserving the detailed anatomy that can be observed and authenticated through microscope analysis."The phytoliths included multiple instances of the rice husks and leaves, Carson said.WHY RED WINE IS MORE LIKELY TO GIVE YOU A HEADACHEThe rice was exclusively found on ancient pottery made from earthenware."This direct association is extra confident because the phytoliths were 100% absent on other artifacts such as stone and shell tools, as well as 100% absent within the surrounding sedimentary matrix," he said.Experts believe that rice played a role in rituals that were performed in the cave, which also included fine pottery, shell pendants and ornaments."Additionally, the cave included rare rock art and formal burial pits," Carson added.THIS BREAKFAST MISTAKE MAKES PEOPLE REACH FOR SUGARY SNACKS IN THE AFTERNOON"The discarded shell remains here included different kinds of shellfish than otherwise comprised the majority of the daily shellfish diet."No other cave has the same evidence of rice adding to the idea that the cave served a "highly specialized" cultural role, according to Carson.The rice must have been transported by the first settlers of Guam over 3,500 years ago, he noted."These people traveled across 2,300 km of open ocean, setting a world record [for] long-distance ocean migration at the time," he said."Among their accomplishments, they managed to transport and maintain the rice until they planted and produced successful crops in their new remote-distance island home."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERSo how did ancient people cook this rice?Researcher Hsiao-chun Hung told Australian National University (ANU) they probably prepared the rice far away from the cave."People probably cooked the rice elsewhere, away from the cave, as grain processing and cooking undoubtedly would have left behind other traces," thearchaeologist said.A damp environment like the cave would have been "unsuitable for storing unprocessed rice in pots," she added."The ancient rice remains were found only on the surfaces of the pottery, ruling out ordinary food storage," Hung added.For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyleThe latest discovery isn't the first time ancient food has offered a window into the past, though such finds remain rare.Earlier this year, archaeologists uncovered a well-preserved loaf of ancient bread, dating back 5,000 years.In the American Southwest, University of Utah researchers recently uncovered proof of historical food practices by analyzing bedrock "kitchens."0 Comments 0 Shares 12 Views 0 Reviews
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WWW.FOXNEWS.COMManhunt for ICE facility attack suspect reaches 10 days with reward money on the lineA military veteran wanted in connection with an attack on an ICE detention facility in Texas remained on the run Monday, as the FBI's manhunt stretched into its 10th day.Benjamin Hanil Song, 32, of Dallas, was named as a suspect on Thursday, almost a week after he allegedly joined a group of 10 to 12 others in an organized attack on officers at the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas, on July 4. Ten assailants were apprehended at the time, though Song managed to evade capture, authorities said."We believe he is somewhere in the Dallas-Fort Worth area but have expanded our publicity efforts to neighboring states just in case," the FBI Dallas Field Office told Fox News Digital on Monday.The FBI noted that it is still offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to Songs arrest and conviction.The bureau previously said Song should be considered armed and dangerous.FBI SEARCHING FOR SUSPECT WHO ALLEGEDLY ASSAULTED FEDERAL OFFICER DURING ANTI-ICE RIOTS IN LOS ANGELESSong, a former U.S. Marine Corps reservist, is accused of firing two AR-15-style rifles at two correctional officers and one Alvarado police officer, according to a criminal complaint obtained by Fox News Digital last week.SUSPECT IN ANTI-ICE TEXAS SHOOTING GRANTED GREEN CARD UNDER BIDEN ADMINISTRATIONThe Alvarado police officer was shot in the neck by a suspect in the woods, according to the complaint. Another assailant fired dozens of rounds at unarmed correctional officers who had stepped outside the facility.Song faces three counts of attempted murder of a federal officer and three counts of discharging a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence.Fox News Digitals Bradford Betz contributed to this report.0 Comments 0 Shares 10 Views 0 Reviews
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