The Sunshine State ranks as the nation's number one defender of religious liberty out of all 50 states, according to the First Liberty Institute's fourth annual Religious Liberty in the States (RLS) index.For the first time, Florida tops the national rankings, followed by Montana, Illinois, Ohio and Mississippi. Illinois and Mississippi have garnered a spot in the top five every year since the index was first released by the First Liberty Institute's Center for Religion, Culture & Democracy (CRCD)in 2022.The index uses a detailed scoring system measuring legal protections and ranking states based on the percentage of possible safeguards they have adopted.This year, with 2025's rankings, nearly 55 percentage points separates Florida from the last-place state, West Virginia, which has been last on the index for three years in a row.PARENT GROUPS, RELIGIOUS LIBERTY EXPERTS HAIL SCOTUS UPHOLDING PARENTS RIGHTS IN LGBTQ BOOKS CASE"We find that the states are laboratories of religious liberty where different protections for free exercise can be implemented and tested," CRCD Executive Director Jordan Ballor wrote in an introduction for the 2025 index. "One of the major goals of the RLS project is to raise awareness of what different states are doing. There are positive lessons to be learned from this experimentation, as states that have been at the vanguard of protecting religious liberty can serve as exemplars for states that have lagged behind."The index's accompanying report points out that Florida "is an exemplar" for how state lawmakers can improve their protections around religious freedom. According to the report, the Sunshine State has improved nearly 20 percentage points since the first RLS index was released in 2022.Much of this improvement came from legislation passed in 2023 strengthening religious protections that allow healthcare providers to refuse to participate in medical procedures or services, such as abortion or sterilization, based on their religious or moral beliefs. The report also pointed to Florida's passage of legislation in 2022 protecting houses of worship from discriminatory treatment during pandemics and other emergencies."Florida holds several #1 rankings, leading the nation in education, economy, and tourism and now, Florida is #1 in religious liberty," said Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. "Were grateful for this recognition from the First Liberty Institute, which has just named Florida the number one state in the nation for protecting religious liberty."PASTOR URGES TRUMP TO PROTECT RELIGIOUS FREEDOM AFTER ALLEGED BIDEN CRACKDOWNS"This years findings show clearly that states taking legislative action are pulling ahead," added Kelly Shackelford, president, CEO and chief counsel at First Liberty. "Under the leadership of Gov. DeSantis, Florida passed real laws that protect real people, and now the Sunshine State is the national leader in protecting religious liberty. Its time for more states to follow Gov. DeSantiss example and adopt strong religious liberty laws."While Florida was pointed to in the RLS index as an "exemplar," the report stated that religious freedom was becoming increasingly "tenuous" in the blue state of Illinois. The move downward for the Land of Lincoln was not because the state repealed protections, but mainly because it has not implemented new protections that other states, like Florida, have, the report noted.Per the 2025 RLS report, almost all of Illinois' protections came when the state was more conservative between 1934 and 1998.In an effort to demonstrate the dangers of "complacency," the report also pointed to Colorado when Republicans "routinely" had control of both houses of the state legislature. The environment was friendly toward religious liberty, but lawmakers did not pass much in the way of protections, according to the report. It said the state's complacency contributed to Colorado's "abysmal" 43rd-place finish in the 2024 RLS rankings and 34th finish in the 2025 rankings released Monday. The First Liberty Institute said the results of the 2024 election may give some people the idea that passing laws protecting religious liberty is not as important, but the conservative Christian legal group warned this is "emphatically not the case," noting that data shows passing such laws is just as critical amid a "favorable" political climate.

FIRST ON FOX: The Immigration and Customs Enforcement employee DHS says was doxxed by Rep. Salud Carbajal was taken to the emergency room on Thursday for stitches after a rock was thrown at him, causing his hand to bleed, according to new pictures from the department.The ICE Public Affairs specialist, who DHS said had his business card shown to the mob protesting the raid by the congressman, had a rock thrown at him, which caused injury to his left hand. Images show the bloodied hand before and after the incident.The farm was the subject of a criminal search warrant by federal immigration authorities.ICE OFFICERS ASSAULTED DURING RAID THAT NABBED 70 ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS AT MEAT PLANT: DHS"The actions by Representative Carbajal are downright un-American. He dares to claim that his actions were simply congressional oversight, but doxxing ICE personnel and inciting a mob of rioters to attack law enforcement is NOT oversightit's abominable," Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement."His actions sent an ICE employee to the emergency room. Its no wonder that ICE agents are facing a 700% increase in assaults when radical members of Congress like Salud Carbajal and Monica McIver are openly encouraging and leading their supporters in assaulting law enforcement," McLaughlin continued.IMMIGRATION OPERATION AT CALIFORNIA CANNABIS FARMS LEADS TO CLASH BETWEEN FEDERAL AGENTS AND PROTESTERSThe incident took place at a massive riot that broke out as ICE conducted operations at a California marijuana farm in Carpinteria, which resulted in 361 arrests of those in the country illegally. DHS said it rescued 14 migrant children who may have been victims of trafficking, forced labor and exploitation. A child labor investigation is ongoing at the federal level.DHS said there were 500 rioters at the incident, as operations in the Golden State have been subject to major protests and riots in recent weeks.CLICK HERE FOR MORE IMMIGRATION COVERAGEMeanwhile, Carbajal slammed the doxxing allegations in an X post on Sunday."This is a blatant attempt to distort what occurred in Carpinteria. DHS and ICE conducted their raid using a disturbing and disproportionate level of force, both on the farm workers they were targeting and the peaceful protesters who gathered to defend their neighbors," he posted to X.FEDERAL AGENTS CONDUCT IMMIGRATION RAID IN LOS ANGELES DESPITE FIERCE OPPOSITION FROM DEMOCRAT MAYOR"I witnessed agents, in full military gear, fire smoke canisters and other projectiles into a crowd of peaceful civilians. Just before I arrived at the scene, witnesses told me the agents threw a stun grenade into the crowd. Several civilians were injured, including a child," the congressman continued.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"This aggressive behavior in a normally quiet part of the Central Coast sparked alarm across our community, prompting a flood of calls and messages to my office from concerned citizens. I went to the scene to seek answers and represent my constituents. ICEs claims of doxxing and violent mobs are familiar deflection tactics designed to distort public perception and to evade accountability for their aggressive actions in our community," he added.The company that operates the facility, Glass House Farms, said they "never knowingly violated applicable hiring practices and does not and has never employed minors." Two of the companys leaders, Kyle Kazan and Graham Farrar, previously donated to Carbajals congressional campaign, as recently as 2022 in Farrars case, according to Federal Election Commission records.

The Supreme Court cleared the way for the Education Department to fire half of its workforce on Monday, a move that advances President Donald Trump's plans to dismantle the department.The high court's decision in McMahon v. State of New York was issued 6-3 along ideological lines.It arose from a lawsuit brought by 20 Democrat-led states, who asked the court to halt the Education Department's plans to lay off half of its employees and eventually shutter altogether.This is a breaking story. Check back for updates.

Power saver programs are utility-sponsored demand response initiatives that help reduce electricity usage during periods of peak demand. These programs typically target central air conditioners (AC) and heat pumps, since cooling equipment drives spikes in summer energy demand. In exchange for incentives such as bill credits or rebates, participating homeowners allow the utility to temporarily adjust or cycle their HVAC systems on hot days.But its not all that straightforward. I recently received an email from Leah, an HVAC professional based in Rio Rancho, New Mexico."I would like to see an article about the push for Smart Thermostats, and the convergence of the utilities' attempts to control air conditioning usage to conserve energy."He pointed to a growing push for smart thermostats and what he sees as an effort by utilities to take more control over air conditioning use, all under the banner of energy conservation.Lets discuss the power saver programs in detail, including their pros, cons and everything else you need to know.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/NEWSLETTERMost residential power saver programs function by temporarily reducing air conditioner usage at participating homes during peak periods (usually summer afternoons). In most cases, the utility installs a control device on the outdoor AC units compressor. During a peak event, a radio signal from the utility will cycle the compressor off and on at set intervals. Legacy programs like Xcel Energys Savers Switch use this method.Another method utilities use is controlling thermostats. Youre asked to enroll your Wi-Fi smart thermostat in a bring-your-own-thermostat program. During a demand response event, the utility or program operator remotely raises the thermostat setpoint for a few hours. This causes the AC to run less. Most of these programs allow you to override the change via the thermostat or app; however, emergency events may temporarily disable this option.Power saver programs provide several benefits for both participating consumers and the wider community. First, there are bill savings and incentives. Participants receive direct financial rewards, ranging from annual bill credits of up to $40 to up-front enrollment bonuses of $25-$100.These programs also result in collective demand reduction during peak times, helping prevent grid overloads and blackouts. By coordinating energy reductions across thousands of homes, utilities can avoid firing up expensive peaker plants or purchasing high-priced electricity on the open market.Reducing peak demand can also help avoid turning on older, more polluting fossil-fuel generators. That means fewer CO emissions and lower air pollution on the hottest days, when health risks are already high.Despite the benefits, residential power saver programs come with several potential drawbacks and concerns that have been raised by both customers and experts."In New Mexico, where I live and work, our electric utility, PNM, offers a 'Power Saver' program. Customers can opt in to have a box mounted to their condenser, which disrupts the signal between the furnace and the condenser during peak consumption hours, effectively shutting it down," Leah tells me."Its not great for the condenser, and we often get calls from customers who dont fully understand what they signed up for and are confused when their AC stops working. Now, theres a push to gain access to Wi-Fi-enabled thermostats to achieve the same goal. They want to control our ACs."Understandably, many people are uncomfortable with utilities taking over their cooling systems, especially in extreme heat. Take the 2022 incident with Xcel Energy in Colorado. During an energy emergency, 22,000 smart thermostat users were temporarily locked out of adjusting their ACs. Many had never experienced a no-override event before and were understandably frustrated. While rare, these incidents raise valid concerns about control and consent.There are also technical concerns. Frequent short cycling of AC compressors can lead to increased wear and tear. Every startup strains the compressor motor, and repeated on-off cycles within a short period may reduce efficiency or shorten the unit's lifespan, although this depends on the system and the frequency of the events.HOW 432 ROBOTS ARE RELOCATING A 7,500-TON HISTORIC BUILDINGSome people enrolled in thermostat adjustment programs without realizing it. This leads to confusion and frustration when their air conditioning is unexpectedly limited. Often, this happens because smart thermostats come with default opt-in settings or vague incentive language that can be confusing.In Texas in 2021, many residents saw their smart thermostats rise above 78F during an ERCOT conservation alert. They later found out they had unknowingly agreed to let utilities make temperature adjustments.These programs also raise important data privacy concerns. Wi-Fi-enabled thermostats collect and transmit sensitive information, including occupancy patterns, temperature preferences and when a home is likely unoccupied.Cybersecurity is another issue. Like any internet-connected device, smart thermostats can be vulnerable to hacking or malicious remote commands. So far, no major breaches have impacted AC demand programs, but privacy advocates say the risks are real and growing.Whether you're thinking about signing up or are already enrolled, these steps will help you stay in control, protect your comfort and avoid unwanted surprises:Before you join any power saver or thermostat program, read the terms completely. Ensure you understand the extent of the utility's control, whether you can override changes and how frequently adjustments may occur. Always choose manual enrollment during smart home app setup instead of letting it enroll you automatically.WHAT IS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)?Use a Wi-Fi thermostat that makes it easy to override changes during demand response events. Many models let you opt out temporarily or permanently through the app or the device itself. Learn how to do this before a peak event occurs, so you're not caught off guard.Find expert-reviewed smart thermostats that put you in control atCyberguy.com/SmartThermostatsTurn on alerts from your utility so you receive notifications about peak demand events by email, text or app. Check your utilitys website for schedules or forecasts and opt out in advance if needed. Staying informed gives you more control over how your system behaves.Use strong passwords for your thermostat and home Wi-Fi. Turn on two-factor authentication (2FA) if available. Consider using a password manager to generate and store complex passwords.Get more details about my best expert-reviewed Password Managers of 2025 atCyberguy.com/PasswordsKeep your thermostats software updated to protect it from potential security risks or remote interference.GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HEREIf the program doesn't work for you, learn how to remove your thermostat from it. Utilities usually offer opt-out instructions through their website or app. You may also need to adjust settings or factory reset your thermostat.For more ways to save on your power bill or to see if opting out makes sense for your budget, visitCyberguy.com/SaveonPowerKeep an eye on how your AC performs during demand events. If you notice unusual behavior like frequent short cycling or your home becomes uncomfortably warm, it might be time to reconsider your participation.For more ways on how to keep your home cool and comfortable, check outCyberguy.com/KeepCoolPower saver programs can help reduce grid stress and offer small financial incentives, but they come with trade-offs. Customers may experience reduced comfort, equipment wear, and loss of control, sometimes without realizing theyve opted in. There are also valid concerns around data privacy and security. These programs need clearer communication and better safeguards if theyre going to be widely accepted.Is the promise of energy savings worth giving up privacy and control over your home's temperature? Let us know by writing to us atCyberguy.com/ContactSign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts, and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. 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An endorsement event for Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, came to an abrupt end Monday when he was pulled offstage by a campaign aide.After accepting the American Federation of Musicians, Local 802's endorsement, Mamdani answered a few questions about former Gov. Andrew Cuomo deciding to stay in the race as an independent candidate and his upcoming meeting with House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y.About 20 minutes into the event, before Mamdani could continue answering reporters' questions, his campaign staffers stepped in to say: "I think we're done here. We're going to go. Come on. We're wrapping up, folks. Sorry folks. We're wrapping up."But Mamdani stood by the podium, attempting to hear the reporters' questions over the chorus of campaign aides' voices, until the band on site for the event began playing "When the Saints Go Marching In." With a smile on his face, Mamdani was pulled away when a campaign aide grabbed his arm.MAMDANI LANDS ENDORSEMENT OF A TOP CUOMO BACKER IN NYC MAYORAL PRIMARYMamdani has kept a busy campaign schedule since securing the Democratic nomination last month.MAMDANI'S PRIMARY WIN EXPOSES DEMOCRAT DIVIDE AS TOP LEADERS WITHHOLD ENDORSEMENTSHe has hosted several endorsement events, including from the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) and New York Democratic Rep. Adriano Espaillat. The campaign has opened up questions to reporters at the end of these endorsement events.The 33-year-old candidate is expected to host an event with fellow self-described democratic socialist, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., on Wednesday in Washington, D.C. Ocasio-Cortez endorsed Mamdani ahead of his primary win last month.And during the endorsement event Monday, Mamdani confirmed his meeting with Jeffries later this week. Jeffries told Fox News Digital he would meet with Mamdani at home in Brooklyn at the end of the week.The House Minority Leader has yet to endorse Mamdani since he secured the Democratic nomination."I'm looking forward to that meeting with Congressman Jeffries," Mamdani said Monday before adding, "I'm looking forward to being a partner to Congressman Jeffries in winning back the House and continuing to fight back against Donald Trump's agenda, and in delivering, at the same time, for New Yorkers across the five boroughs."

Teddy Bridgewater, a former NFL star quarterback who was coaching football at his high school alma mater, revealed on Sunday he was suspended weeks before the season begins.The discipline came as Bridgewater was accused of proving impermissible benefits to his players at Miami Northwestern Senior High School. The quarterback confirmed the suspension in a post on Facebook.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Damn people done caused all this confusion. Got a phone call tonight and its no real investigation going on.. I told you I have to be an employee to be investigated. Now the paperwork thing still stands but there was no investigation We SELF REPORTED.." he wrote on social media."(Associate head coach Verne Louis) and his Admnistrative homeboys want me gone apparently and tried to hire one of my dawgs like bro wasnt gone lace me up The suspension came from MNW and its impossible to suspend someone who doesnt work for you. So if im suspended from MNW im free to go to another school of my choice but IM NOT GOING ANYWHERE."And if it comes down to it, I will volunteer from the bleachers like I used to in 2018 and 2019 when no one had a problem.2025 NFL ODDS: JOE FLACCO FAVORED; SHEDEUR SANDERS TUMBLES DOWN BOARD"This my last post about this bs."Fox News Digital reached out to Miami Northwestern High School. The Florida High School Athletics Association told Rivals it was gathering more information about the suspension.Earlier this month, Bridgewater wrote on Facebook that he covered all expenses last season from Uber rides to meals. He asked for monetary donations for his training camp on social media to help cover some of the expenses this time around.The NFL world came out in defense of Bridgewater.Bridgewater was a one-time Pro Bowler in 10 years in the NFL. After he coached the high school to a state title, he signed a deal with the Detroit Lions to finish out the season and back up Jared Goff.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Iran on Monday warned that it would retaliate if the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) took steps to impose "snapback" sanctions as nations mull further action to halt Tehrans nuclear development."The threat to use the snapback mechanism lacks legal and political basis and will be met with an appropriate and proportionate response from the Islamic Republic ofIran," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei claimed during a press conference, according to a Reuters report.Baghaei did not expand on how Iran would retaliate, but his threats come amid repeated warnings from security experts that time is running out to enforce the sanction mechanism by Oct. 18 under terms dictated by the 2015 nuclear deal.IRAN CLAIMS ITS PRESIDENT WAS INJURED IN ISRAELI AIRSTRIKE LAST MONTHThe comments coincided with the 10-year anniversary of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which was originally intended to halt Irans nuclear ambitions, but which some have argued was insufficient to adequately deter Tehran.Under the terms of the JCPOA, any signatory can unilaterally call up snapback sanctions if Iran is found to have violated the terms of the agreement.Though the U.S., which, alongside the U.K., France, Germany, China and Russia, signed the 2015 deal, was deemed by the U.N. and other JCPOA members unable to utilize the mechanism after Washington withdrew from the agreement in 2018 during President Donald Trumps first term.Despite repeated calls by the U.S. to enforce snapback which would legally enforce all 15 U.N. members on the council, including Russia, to reimpose sanctions on Iran no one on the UNSC or JCPOA has yet taken steps to enforce the sanctions."I would say one of the few good things about the JCPOA is that it reverse engineers the veto in the sense that you really only need one of the permanent members to be able to do this," Behnam Ben Taleblu, senior director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies Iran orogram told Fox News Digital."But why is no one doing it? It's because it's a risky move."I think it's a worthwhile move, but we have to be honest it's a risky move," he added.Ben Taleblu explained that Irans most likely response to the severe sanctions under the snapback mechanism would be its abandonment of theTreaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons(NPT) an international agreement that over 190 nations have signed, pledging either not to transfer weapons to another recipient by nuclear-capable nations, or not to develop atomic arms by non-nuclear nations, among other commitments.TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO STOP IRAN FROM MAKING NUCLEAR BOMB: 'DANGEROUS TERRITORY'The terms of the agreement are monitored by the U.N.s International Atomic Energy Agency which Iran has already suspended cooperation with following U.S. and Israeli strikes against its nuclear program last month."In a world in which Iran's most likely response is to leave the NPT, one has to be confident in at least the ability of military threats to deter Iran further, or at least the credibility of America's and Israels, or the international community's, military options against Iran moving forward," Ben Taleblu said."The problem is the lack of a game plan. Has America provided Europe with a game plan, a road map for post-snapback?" he added, noting there needs to be a much larger strategy for next steps should sanctions be reinforced.Though the U.S. assesses that Irans nuclear program has been stunted by up to two years, experts remain convinced that Tehrans atomic ambitions have not been deterred, and its ties to terrorist networks and adversarial nations mean it remains a top security concern.Trump has said he is still committed to negotiating with Iran on its nuclear program, though questions remain over how long he will continue to allow negotiations to drag out before a European nation like the U.K., France or Germany must step in to enact snapback sanctions not only before the October deadline, but before Russia takes over control of the UNSC presidency that month.Pushing through the snapback mechanism is expected to be a roughly six-week process.Reports on Sunday suggested that German Chancellor Friedrich Merz could call up the snapback measures as soon as Tuesday, and U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee championed the move in a post on X.But Fox News Digital could not independently verify these claims and the German Foreign Ministry told Israeli news outlet JNS that the claims were incorrect.The chancellors office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digitals questions.

EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-Calif., reacted on Monday following a Fox News Digital report that theMountain West Conferencehired the same law firm to investigate the transgender athlete Brooke Flemings misconduct allegations that the conference was using to defend the athlete's eligibility for the conference tournament in court.Kiley had been outspoken against transgender athletes competing against girls and women in sports and was at odds with California Gov. Gavin Newsom as the Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the state over alleged Title IX violations.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"The absurdity and unfairness of forcing young women and girls to compete against males also poses obvious safety risks," Kiley said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "The revelations from Fox News Digital are highly disturbing, but sadly unsurprising: the same institutions that willingly subject student-athletes to the risk of physical harm are failing to adequately respond when those harms materialize."Fortunately, the tide has decisively turned against the backwards politicians and organizations who have defied common sense and biologicalreality in their attempt to undermine hard-won civil rights protections for female athletes."Former San Jose State womens volleyball player Brooke Slusser was the apparent target of an alleged plan by Fleming and a Colorado State player to have Slusser spiked in the face during an Oct. 3 game. Slusser was never spiked in the face during that game. Fleming had 10 errors as SJSU lost to Colorado State in straight sets.Fox News Digital previously reported that Mountain West hired the firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher (WFG) to investigate the allegations.The Mountain West hired the firm to handle the investigation in the same month that the same firm represented the conference to protect Fleming's eligibility in a request for preliminary injunction to have the trans athlete disqualified from women's competition and the conference tournament.The investigation was closed after three days, with Fleming being cleared of impropriety. But no evidence was ever disclosed by the conference, as Fleming went on to finish out the season, earn all-conference honors and even led SJSU all the way to the Mountain West championship game.LAW FIRM THAT WORKED TO KEEP SJSU TRANS PLAYER ELIGIBLE ALSO CLEARED ATHLETE OF CONSPIRING TO HARM TEAMMATEThe WFG attorney who led the investigation into allegations against Fleming, Tim Heaphy, later offered the school legal counsel to help it navigate a federal Title IX investigation over the same situation, as seen in public records obtained by Fox News Digital. The offer was declined.None of WFG's attorneys have been accused of violating any applicable rules of professional conduct.Fox News Digital reached out to the firm Wilkie Farr & Gallagher, the Mountain West Conference and the California State University system for a response on Kileys statement.Slusser spoke late last month about the recent findings in an appearance on Fox News Channels"America Reports.""Its obvious once this was put out into the public that theres so much bias in this situation, and theyre trying to just sweep these things under the rug and not have to deal with it when theres obvious problems going on all over the place," she said."They need to be held accountable for using the same law firm and not doing a thorough investigation because Title IX was built to protect women, and theyre obviously deciding to protect the man in this situation when they were blatantly trying to harm a female athlete at their school, and theyre still backing this male athlete and thats just wrong all over the place. And theres schools all over the nation doing this, theyre just not getting the spotlight it deserves."Slusser ultimately hopes that no other female athletes have to deal with the same things she experienced."The goal is to never have to let another female athlete go through what I did. The sport was ruined for me my senior season," she said. "So, the goal is to give back to those young girls who had the same dream that I did but to be able to love it the entire time."Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Andrew Cuomo says he's going the distance.The former three-term New York governor, who last month was defeated by double digits by democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary, on Monday announced he will continue his general election bid as an independent candidate."Only 13% of New Yorkers voted in the June primary. The general election is in November and I am in it to win it," Cuomo declared in a video posted to social media.And Cuomo charged that "My opponent, Mr. Mamdani offers slick slogans but no real solutions."CUOMO, ADAMS TRADE SHOTS OVER WHO SHOULD DROP OUT IN RACE AGAINST MAMDANI FOR NYC MAYORMamdani's primary victory over Cuomo and nine other candidates three weeks ago rocked the Democratic Party, and boosted the Ugandan-born 33-year-old state assemblyman from Queens toward becoming the first Muslim mayor of the nation's most populous city.MAMDANI OFFICIALLY WINS NYC DEM PRIMARY BY 12 POINTS OVER CUOMO, WHO'S STAYING IN THE RACE FOR NOWMamdani surged to a primary victory thanks to an energetic campaign that put a major focus on affordability and New York City's high cost of living.Mamdani made smart use of social media platforms, including TikTok, as he engaged low-propensity voters. He proposed eliminating fares to ride New York City's vast bus system, making CUNY (City University of New York) "tuition-free," freezing rents on municipal housing, offering "free childcare" for children up to age 5, and setting up government-run grocery stores.And thanks in part to the efforts of a massive grassroots army of volunteers, he rode a wave of support from younger and progressive voters to catapult into first place over Cuomo, who was the frontrunner."Unless you've been living under a rock, you probably know that the Democratic primary did not go the way I had hoped," said Cuomo, the former three-term governor who resigned from office in 2021 amid multiple scandals.Cuomo, who is gunning for a political comeback, noted that "as my grandfather used to say, when you get knocked down, learn the lesson and pick yourself back up and get in the game. And that is what I'm going to do. The fight to save our city isn't over."At an endorsement event on Monday, Mamdani reacted to Cuomo's move."I welcome everyone to this race, and I am as confident as I have been since three weeks ago on primary night," he said."I think he's struggling to come to terms with what Tuesday meant," Mamdani added. "We spent an entire campaign being told that it was inevitable for Andrew Cuomo to become the next mayor, and he believed that himself."Mamdani also trolled the former governor on Monday, responding to a photo of Cuomo filming his campaign video."We got him making man on the street videos with a guy in Carhartt. By next week, he'll be sipping adeni chai and eating khaliat al nahl," Mamdani said in reference to his own viral campaign videos.The announcement by Cuomo came as no major surprise.While he acknowledged Mamdani's victory in the primary, Cuomo left the door open to a November run as an independent candidate, which election rules in New York state permit.And late last month, Cuomo let pass a deadline for candidates who had already qualified to run as independents to decline that independent ballot line.But sources told Fox News at the time that Cuomo had not committed yet to running an active general election campaign through the summer and into the autumn.In deep blue New York City, the Democratic primary winner is largely favored to win the general election. If Mamdani wins in November, he will be the first Muslim and millennial mayor of New York City.Also on the general election ballot is Democratic Mayor Eric Adams, who dropped his primary bid earlier this year amid sinking poll numbers in the wake of numerous controversies.Adams is running as an independent.Also on the ballot in the general election are Jim Walden, a former federal prosecutor running as an independent, and Guardian Angels co-founder Curtis Sliwa, who, for a second straight election, is the Republican mayoral nominee.

"Supernanny" star Jo Frost pleaded for community support after detailing her plight with anaphylaxis.Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction which can occur within seconds to minutes of exposure to an allergen, according to the Mayo Clinic. Anaphylaxis causes the immune system to release a flood of chemicals that can cause you to go into shock blood pressure drops suddenly and the airways narrow, blocking breathing.Triggers vary, but more commonly include foods, medications, insect venom and latex.Frost admitted in a social media post that she's survived countless anaphylactic shocks, some of which required hospitalization.KELLY OSBOURNE EXPOSES TRUTH BEHIND SHARON'S SUICIDE PACT CLAIM, HITS BACK AT OZZY HEALTH RUMORS"I've survived more anaphylactic shocks than I'm prepared to go into detail about right now," Frost said on Instagram."I have anaphylaxis, a life-threatening medical condition to certain foods that will compromise my body so horrifically, to the point of hospitalization."JAWS STAR RICHARD DREYFUSS FORCED TO SKIP ANTICIPATED FAN EVENT DUE TO SEVERE DIAGNOSISThe former reality television star noted that millions of people around the world, including both children and adults, "live cautiously and anxiously navigating this journey with not nearly enough compassion, education and empathy from those who do not."APP USERS CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST"If you ignore the severity of this medical condition, it's as bad as shoving a loaded gun in my face," Frost said. "I'm unapologetic for my medical condition. I did not ask for it and it does not define who I am and the impact that I make in the world daily, but it does impact how I live my life daily, like the precautions I take, the energy I have to use to discern with hypervigilance."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER"It means your it may contain labels are a consistent truth that you dodge accountability legally and put your greed before my safety," Frost continued. "It means that your inclusion of health and safety standards doesn't apply to me, just non-anaphylaxis people out there."She also spoke on behalf of those who suffer from celiac disease, because "we are all not-faddy eaters.""I'm not looking to be treated special; I'm looking to be treated with the same dignity and attentiveness as you just showed others," Frost said. "I don't need your mumbling insults, your passive-aggressive comments or your ignorance, just your need to be willing to learn, educate your staff, change your policies, menus, workspaces, school training, event spaces for all to champion children who are all ours really in this world, and show empathy and understanding to each other."Frost encouraged her followers to "get curious" and learn more about anaphylaxis, because "really, as mentioned before, we all know someone."The television personality found fame in 2005 for her role as the "Supernanny," a series which focused on her strict approach to helping families with new parenting techniques. The show ran through 2011.