At least two people were killed in New Jersey after flash flooding swept away their vehicle during a storm that pounded the Northeast with heavy rains, authorities said Tuesday.The two deaths happened in the northern New Jersey city of Plainfield,when the rushing waters of a brook carried away their vehicle during the height of the storm, city officials said. Their names were not immediately released to the public.In one flooded North Plainfield neighborhood, a house caught on fire and collapsed, possibly due to an explosion, not long after the family inside had evacuated, authorities said. No injuries were reported.The latest flash flooding deaths follow two other deaths that happened in Plainfield during another severe storm on July 3.NEW MEXICO FLOODING LEAVES 3 DEAD AS FAST-MOVING WATER SWEEPS THROUGH MOUNTAIN RESORT TOWN"All of Plainfield grieves this latest loss," said Mayor Adrian O. Mapp. "To lose four residents in such a short span of time is unimaginable. We mourn with the families, and we remain committed to doing all we can to strengthen our emergency response systems and protect our residents from future harm."New JerseyGovernor Phil Murphy declared a State of Emergency on Monday night due to flash flooding, urging residents to stay off the roads."Were not unique, but were in one of these sort of high humidity, high temperature, high storm intensity patterns right now," Murphy told reporters after touring storm damage in Berkeley Heights. "Everybody needs to stay alert."Relentless rain inundated parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania with over six inches of rain in a short period of time Monday night into Tuesday morning, according to Fox Weather. The resulting floods stranded numerous vehicles and made roads impassable. Emergency water rescues took place to help those trapped in the floodwater.FLASH FLOODING IN CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA FORCES RESIDENTS TO FLEE HOMESFox Weather Meteorologist Haley Meier was on the scene in North Plainfield as residents began digging out from the flood damage. Meier reported that floodwaters were estimated to have risen as high as four feet in the area.With isolated and scattered showers and thunderstorms forecast for the coming week, Meier said the current humidity, heat and ground saturation remained a concern that could lead to additional flooding and storm damage.Dozens of flights were delayed or canceled at area airports Tuesday, including 159 total cancelations at Newark Liberty International Airport, according to FlightAware data.Most flash flood watches and warnings had expired in parts of New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania as the rain moved on.The Associated Press contributed to this report.

FOX News Media announced Tuesday it has landed a licensing deal with the popular "Ruthless" podcast as part of the company's expansion into new media."The FOX News Media ecosystem we have built over the past seven years continues to thrive and set new records, and the Ruthless deal is a natural extension of our powerhouse brand as audiences reshape how they consume quality content," FOX News Media CEO Suzanne Scott said in a statement Tuesday."We have cultivated an unrivaled bench of successful personalities who are well-positioned to excel in todays evolving media landscape, where podcasting offers the kind of deep engagement our platforms are known for."RUTHLESS SKYROCKETS TO #1 ON POLITICAL PODCAST CHART DAYS AFTER POLITICO RUNS HIT PIECE ON CONSERVATIVE SHOWFox News Digital President and Editor-in-Chief Porter Berry will be expanding his role to oversee the new media venture."Porter is a talented executive whose leadership will enhance these new media ventures and creators, while further strengthening FOX News Digital," Scott said."I am honored to step into the New Media role and advance Suzannes bold vision across digital, social, and podcasting," Berry said. "As the creator economy continues to evolve a spirit that 'Ruthless' has championed from the start we are expanding our reach to meet audiences wherever they engage with FOX News Media content, which remains in a league of its own."The "Ruthless" co-hosts said in a joint statement, "We are thrilled to take Ruthlessto the next level through this strategic partnership. There is a growing appetite for authentic political and cultural conversations, and our podcast delivers with no-holds-barred, irreverent takes that deeply resonate with our dedicated audience."What began as a tiny audio podcast has become one of the most iconic conservative brands in the digital age."Ruthless" was launched in October 2020 by Republican strategist Josh Holmes and the internet personality known as Comfortably Smug with the mission of bringing fun to conservative politics. Liberals were immediately incensed by its name as "Ruthless" made its debut just days after the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg."We felt like there was a real hole in the conservative media landscape for people who enjoy politics, but want to have fun while doing it. They want to know whats really going on, but could do without the ideological lecture," Holmes told Fox News Digital at the time of the launch.RUTHLESS PODCAST TO REPUBLICANS: IF THE MEDIA ASKS YOU ABOUT LIZ CHENEY, 2020 ELECTION, TELL'EM TO F--- OFFMichael Duncan and John Ashbrook, who worked alongside Holmes in their day jobs at their consulting firm Calvary, would later join "Ruthless" as co-hosts, rounding out the personalities on the "variety progrum.""Ruthless" has since become a must-stop for GOP lawmakers, congressional candidates, and presidential hopefuls.The hosts set up shop outside Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin for the first GOP presidential debate in August 2023 and the RNC convention in July 2024, providing NFL-style event coverage. In October 2024, they were later joined by future Vice President J.D. Vance for a special fishing trip competition.In addition to tackling the news of the day and hot-button discussions among Republicans, which the hosts often refer to as giving the audience their "vegetables," they also provide plenty of "candy" whether it's in the form of animal news and debates over what's the largest animal they think they can kill with their bare hands, their takedowns of the liberal media, or playing their signature games.Those include "Dem or Journo," where the hosts have to guess which of four social media posts was written by a Democratic operative versus members of the media, and "Veep or Veep," the Biden-era challenge of deciphering whether a quote came from then-Vice President Kamala Harris or the fictitious Selina Meyer played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus on HBO's "Veep."Perhaps the most high-stakes game is their weekly "King of the Hill," where two hosts compete over which "Never Trump" pundit of their choosing has the most wild hot takes posted on social media in the past week.RUTHLESS PODCAST PLAYS VEEP OR VEEP USING QUOTES FROM KAMALA HARRIS, FICTIONAL VP SELINA MEYERThey've also taken fun to X with their annual NCAA-style Liberal Hack Tournament (or #HackMadness). "Ruthless" listeners fill out brackets of 64 liberal media figures and vote in polls conducted by Smug on who they think is the biggest hack.The "Ruthless" co-hosts have sought to bridge the divide among conservatives between the more traditional, establishment Republicans and the MAGA base. Holmes, Duncan and Ashbrook are all veteran staffers of outgoing Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., while Smug cultivated his following on the online right.But perhaps at the center of the podcast's growing audience is the trust the co-hosts have earned from their listeners. Holmes, Smug, Duncan and Ashbrook aren't afraid to discuss hard truths for conservatives over the years, from tackling Trump's defeat in the 2020 election to the underwhelming 2022 midterm results for Republicans. They also provide insight from their experience on Capitol Hill to explain the complexities of legislation, most recently the passing of the One Big Beautiful Bill.Politico dubbed "Ruthless" stars the "bad boys of conservative talk" with many outlets declaring the podcast the right's answer to "Pod Save America," the influential left-wing podcast hosted by former Obama aides and speechwriters often referred to as "Obama Bros."A recent poll conducted by National Research, Inc. found that "Ruthless" is a top news source among men ages 18-45.The influence of "Ruthless" reached all the way to the White House as Ashbrook was among the first to sit in the "new media" seat established by the Trump administration for the White House press briefing, which wasn't to the elite media's liking."I've interacted with a lot of these same reporters as a press secretary back in the day. So, when I walked into the room, I saw a lot of eye rolls and a lot of smirks and that is exactly what I was hoping for," Ashbrook told Fox News' Will Cain in January.RUTHLESS PODCAST HOSTS MOCK POD SAVE AMERICA FOR BULLS--- COPY OF VIRAL LIBERAL HACK TOURNAMENTSmug signs off every podcast by telling listeners," "Keep the faith, hold the line, and own the libs Stay ruthless."New episodes of "Ruthless" are released every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday on all podcast platforms and YouTube.

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Scottie Scheffler is one of the best golfers on the planet and, dating back to last year, has been on a historic run.Yet, success from winning golf tournaments is not what "satisfies" him.Scheffler, 29, is a three-time major champion as he has won the Masters twice and the PGA Championship this year. He will look to inch closer to the career grand slam at The Open this week at Royal Portrush.The 16-time PGA Tour winner has been the worlds No. 1 ranked golfer for over 100 weeks, yet his dominance on the course is not what is "fulfilling" to him.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Theres a lot of people that make it to what they thought was going to fulfill them in life, and you get there, you get to No. 1 in the world, and theyre like, whats the point?" Scheffler said at a press conference on Tuesday."I really do believe that, because what is the point? Why do I want to win this tournament so bad? Thats something that I wrestle with on a daily basis. Its like showing up at the Masters every year. Its like, Why do I want to win this golf tournament so badly? Why do I want to win the Open Championship so badly?"I dont know because, if I win, its going to be awesome for two minutes. Then were going to get to the next week, Hey, you won two majors this year; how important is it for you to win the FedExCup playoffs? And were back here again."EX-MLB STAR JIMMY ROLLINS SINKS HOLE-IN-ONE AT AMERICAN CENTURY GOLF TOURNAMENTScheffler referenced his celebration after he won the CJ Cup Byron Nelson tournament in his home state of Texas in May, when his moment of celebration felt so fleeting. "I said something after the Byron this year about like, it feels like you work your whole life to celebrate winning a tournament for like a few minutes. It only lasts a few minutes, that kind of euphoric feeling. To win the Byron Nelson Championship at home, I literally worked my entire life to become good at golf to have an opportunity to win that tournament," Scheffler said."You win it, you celebrate, get to hug my family, my sisters there, its such an amazing moment. Then its like, OK, now what are we going to eat for dinner? Life goes on."While being incredibly successful as a golfer might not be what ultimately fulfills him, it does give him a "sense of accomplishment.""Is it great to be able to win tournaments and to accomplish the things I have in the game of golf? Yeah, it brings tears to my eyes just to think about, because Ive literally worked my entire life to be good at this sport. To have that kind of sense of accomplishment, I think, is a pretty cool feeling," Scheffler said.BRITISH GOLFER CHARLEY HULL FORCED TO WITHDRAW FROM TOURNAMENT AFTER COLLAPSING TWICEFor Scheffler, he doesnt play to "inspire" the next generation of golfers, because, for him, being world No. 1 isnt fulfilling."To get to live out your dreams is very special, but at the end of the day, Im not out here to inspire the next generation of golfers. Im not out here to inspire someone to be the best player in the world, because whats the point? This is not a fulfilling life. Its fulfilling from the sense of accomplishment, but its not fulfilling from a sense of the deepest places of your heart," Scheffler said.Scheffler said the sport of golf is not the "be all, end all" for him."(Golf) is not the most important thing in my life," Scheffler said.Scheffler and his wife, Meredith, share a 1-year-old son, Bennett. For Scheffler, his family takes priority."Im blessed to be able to come out here and play golf. But if my golf ever started affecting my home life or if it ever affected the relationship I have with my wife or with my son, you know, thats going to be the last day that I play out here for a living," Scheffler said."I would much rather be a great father than I would be a great golfer."At the end of the day, (golf is) just not what satisfies me."Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Late-night host Stephen Colbert unleashed on Paramount, his employer, for settling with President Donald Trump in his election interference lawsuit against the company over a "60 Minutes" interview. Both that program and "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" air on Paramount-owned CBS."I believe this kind of complicated financial sentiment with a sitting government official has a technical name in legal circles. Its big fat bribe, because it all comes as Paramounts owners are trying to get the Trump administration to approve the sale of our network to a new owner, Skydance!" Colbert said.Paramount, CBS' parent company, agreed on July 1 to pay the president a sum that could reach north of $30 million to settle Trumps election interference lawsuit against the network.Colbert joked that Paramount issued a statement that read, "You may take our money, but you will never take our dignity. You may, however, purchase our dignity for the low, low price of $16 million. We need the cash."FAIR ELECTION FUND URGES FCC TO HOLD CBS ACCOUNTABLE FOR 'UNLAWFUL CONDUCT RELATED TO 60 MINUTES INTERVIEW"Some of the TV typers out there are blogging that once Skydance gets CBS, the new owners desire to please Trump will put pressure on late-night host and frequent Trump critic Stephen Colbert," he said, stroking his mustache. "Okay, but how are they going to put pressure on Stephen Colbert if they cant find him?"Trump was seeking $20 billion in his lawsuit against CBS over its handling of a "60 Minutes" interview last year with then-Vice President Kamala Harris, accusing the network of election interference leading up to the 2024 contest. CBS is not acknowledging any journalistic wrongdoing with the settlement.The lawsuit alleged CBS News deceitfully edited an exchange Harris had with "60 Minutes" correspondent Bill Whitaker, who asked her why Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wasn't "listening" to the Biden administration. Harris was widely mockedfor the "word salad" answer that aired in a preview clip of the interview on CBS' "Face the Nation," but the edited response that aired during a "60 Minutes" primetime special depicted Harris giving a more concise and direct answer. TOP '60 MINUTES' PRODUCER RESIGNS FROM SHOW, CITES LACK OF INDEPENDENCEFox News Digital reached out to Paramount and CBS for comment, but did not immediately hear back.Colbert also called out his Paramount bosses in May over reports that controlling shareholder Shari Redstone put pressure on "60 Minutes" to avoid critical coverage of the president amid the lawsuit.CBS staffers were outraged over the settlement, which also prompted extensive backlash from media watchdogs, journalism advocacy groups, liberal journalists and even Democratic lawmakers.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURESen.Bernie Sanders, I-Vt.,issued a scathing statement that said the settlement sets an "extremely dangerous precedent in terms of both the First Amendment and government extortion," while Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., accused Paramount of taking a "bribe" and threatened future federal charges.Fox News' Brian Flood and Joseph Wulfsohn contributed to this report.

Dan Serafini, a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played in the big leagues from 1996 to 2007, was found guilty of murdering his father-in-law and attempting to kill his mother-in-law in 2021, California officials announced on Monday.A Placer County jury also found Serafini, 51, guilty of first-degree burglary in addition to the first-degree murder and attempted murder of Gary Spohr and Wendy Wood, officials said.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe incident occurred on June 5, 2021, as first responders arrived at a home in Tahoe City and found Spohr dead from a single gunshot wound and Wood wounded.Wood recovered from the injuries but died by suicide a year later.Video surveillance from the home showed a man wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, face covering and a backpack approaching the house hours before the murder occurred, according to FOX 2 San Francisco. Another video showed the same man walking up the driveway of the home.BROWNS ROOKIE QUINSHON JUDKINS ARRESTED IN FLORIDA FOR ALLEGED DOMESTIC VIOLENCEEvidence from the two-year investigation pointed to Serafini and his romantic partner, Samantha Scott.Prosecutors said they believed the murder occurred over a $1.3 million renovation project, according to Field Level Media. One text message provided as evidence, "I am going to kill them one day."Serafini is set for sentencing on Aug. 18 in Placer County.The Minnesota Twins selected Serafini in the first round of the 1992 MLB Draft. He made his debut for them in 1996 and pitched three seasons before joining the Chicago Cubs in 1999.He also played for the San Diego Padres, Pittsburgh Pirates, Cincinnati Reds and Colorado Rockies.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

As overtourism continues to grow into a serious problem, the summer travel season has European locals fighting for beach real estate.Local tourism has fallen in Spain by 800,000 people while foreign tourism has seen an increase of 1.94 million visitors, according to The Associated Press (AP).SpaniardWendy Davila told AP she misses the days of her childhood holidays visiting Alicante on the Mediterranean.AMERICANS TARGETED IN MEXICO CITY AS LOCALS PROTEST AGAINST TOURISM AND SOARING RENTS"Now you don't go on [vacation] wherever you want, but wherever you can," said Davila.She added, "Prices have risen outrageously. The whole Spanish coast is very expensive."Last month, protesters gathered in Barcelona and on the island of Mallorca.Some squirted tourists with water guns to try to "cool town" tourism, claiming their rents are soaring, Fox News Digital previously reported.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERJose Maria Basanez, group president of price monitoring firm Tecnitasa, told AP, "It is becoming increasingly difficult for Spanish holidaymakers to afford beachfront tourism rentals."Most beachfront rentals were booked for the summer by the first quarter, with prices rising 20.3% since mid-2023, according to Tecnitasa.Ninety-four million international travelers visited Spain in 2024, according to the countrys tourism minister.For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyleJuan Pedro Aznar, professor and researcher at the Madrid-based Esade business school, told AP there could be a displacement effect due to Spaniards purchasing power in comparison to that of foreign tourists."I used to go to my family's house, but there are more and more foreign tourists in Cadiz and when a cruise ship arrives, the population doubles," said Aznar.He added, "It's overwhelming."Locals in Spain made about 400,000 fewer trips to the major cities, while foreign tourist trips to Spanish cities increased by nearly 3 million last year, according to AP.Barcelona officials had planned toban short-termtourist apartment rentalsby 2028,FOX Business previously reported.Short-term rentalsin Barcelona have been stagnant for years, remaining at around 10,000 since 2014, according tofigures from Barcelonas City Hall.The Associated Press contributed to this report.

EXCLUSIVE: Jewish leaders and advocates have criticized 33-year-old socialist Zohran Mamdani since he secured the Democratic nomination for mayor of New York City, particularly for his refusal to condemn the phrase "Globalize the intifada.""If Zohran Mamdani is elected, expect a Jewish exodus out of New York City," Yuval David, an actor, filmmaker and Jewish activist and advisor, told Fox News Digital.David, who recently moved from New York City to Washington, D.C., said more Jewish New Yorkers are thinking about leaving the city due to the rise of antisemitism. New York City is home to the largest Jewish population in the world outside of Israel.According to data from New York State's Office of Budget Policy and Analysis, "In 2023, nearly 44 percent of all recorded hate crime incidents and 88 percent of religious-based hate crimes targeted Jewish victims, the largest share of all such crimes." In New York City alone, anti-Jewish hate crimes rose by 81% between 2023 and 2024, according to the NYPD's crime report.MAMDANI'S FAILURE TO WALK BACK THESE POSITIONS COULD CAUSE RECKONING IN DEMOCRATIC PARTY: 'FIVE-ALARM WARNING'"We've seen it with Jewish businesses being attacked, we've seen heightened security at Jewish synagogues and Jewish schools, and this will just continue to spread at unprecedented levels with Mamdani," David warned.THE PLOT TO STOP MAMDANI: DEMOCRATS SCRAMBLE TO BLOCK FAR-LEFT TAKEOVER IN NEW YORKDuring the primary campaign, Mamdani's refusal to condemn the phrase "Globalize the intifada" and recognize Israel as a Jewish state triggered accusations that he was antisemitic. Mamdani has repeatedly denied those claims and affirmed his commitment to condemning the rise of antisemitism in New York City.But David said Mamdani's sponsorship of a controversial bill, "Not on Our Dime! Ending New York Funding of Israeli Settler Violence Act," in the New York State Assembly undermines his sentiment.David said the bill would "prohibit New York-based nonprofits from funding Israeli organizations, which basically means every major Jewish organization, because every major Jewish organization is connected to Israel. So this is a specific target on Jewish organizations that support Israel under the guise of regulating foreign military aid."The Jewish advocate explained that this bill is in the "name of being anti-Israel" but actually targets the Jewish community."Trying to prevent any organization from being connected to Israel is going to be to the detriment of every Jewish community in New York City," David said.Rabbi Marc Schneier, president of the Foundation for Ethnic Understanding in New York City and founding senior rabbi of The Hampton Synagogue, explained, "Anti-Zionism is the latest form of antisemitism, and anti-Zionism denies Jews the right to self-defense. Anti-Zionism denies the historical connection between the Jewish people and the land of Israel."While anti-Zionism has become a rejection of Israel's war in Gaza among the pro-Palestinian protests that have erupted at Columbia University, and other college campuses across the country, David described Zionism as a "nationalist movement.""Anti-Zionism is the latest form of antisemitism, and antisemitism would trigger a mass exodus of Jews out of New York if we were not successful in identifying and supporting the candidate to defeat Mamdani," Schneier explained.Schneier called himself a "great supporter of Andrew Cuomo," the former New York governor who has decided to run as an independent in the mayoral election after losing to Mamdani in the primary last month. The rabbi also said he has hosted Mayor Eric Adams at his congregation.And David said Cuomo, Adams and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa "are all allies to the Jewish community." But both Jewish leaders said they are worried about these candidates splitting the vote, benefiting Mamdani."In the face of a candidate who is an extremist or fanatic, antisemitism and socialist, we must raise our voices in screaming protests, and moderation is simply not enough in terms of how we must respond, and how the Jewish community must respond to this existential threat," Schneier said.When asked if there was anything Mamdani could do to ease the concerns of Jewish New Yorkers, David was clear: "Drop out."Fox News Digital reached out to the Mamdani campaign for a response but did not immediately hear back.

From their deteriorated, now unrecognizable, homes, survivors of the devastating flooding earlier this month in Kerrville, Texas, are seeking faith in the face of tragedy as the community rebuilds their livelihoods together."We can't measure the support that we're trying to offer somebody just by letting them cry on our shoulders," said Capt. Juan Gomez, III, corps officer for the Salvation Army in Texarkana. "This is not something I can measure for some people."This past Friday, Gomez received a call asking if he could step away from his duties in Texarkana, more than 460 miles away, to support those in Kerrville. Without thinking, he agreed and served temporarily as the Emotional Care Officer, providing support to survivors.HOW BELIEF HELPS US ENDURE NATURAL DISASTERS"We're talking about loss of life, we're talking about loss of homes. So these are people who need to find a new norm, their everyday life has been completely disrupted," he said.It is hard to label this as another natural disaster when it is much more than that, as it does not begin to encapsulate the heartbroken families all through Kerrville. One of those families is the Boltons.Bud Bolton, a Kerrville resident, lost his home. However, it wasnt until he recalled his fellow neighbors being washed away that he started to choke on his own words, resisting his tears, trying not to let them overtake him, in a Fox Weather report.Licensed marriage and family therapist Keneth Howard explained how trauma responses could vary. Families who lost a child will have different grieving processes than those who lost their home or a car. However, having faith allows one to push their day a little better."Some people have resiliency that will allow them to be anchored into a faith, into a community," he said. "They're going to weather that differently than when people have none of those resiliencies, and they're going to suffer."Howard said access to trained professionals, especially in trauma-focused methods like EMDR, can also reduce the risk of PTSD. Moreover, as a Christian, he emphasized that organizations with a religious outlook, such as the Salvation Army, will build strong "interpersonal connections" and lead communities to heal through their trauma.FAITH BRINGS LIGHT TO DEVASTATED TEXAS TOWN AFTER DEADLY FLOODING DISASTERBud Boltons son, Ashton, has been reflecting on the tangible relationship that therapeutic and religious outlets have been providing to those in Kerrville and how they intertwine."I think it's good that we're having therapists reaching out towards us, but I believe that it all dwells within us and our spirituality and being able to handle our problems over to the good Lord," Ashton said.Ashton said he feels that if we try to fight our problems alone, we're not getting anywhere. Just having a shoulder to cry on to release the weight of the grief goes a long way. For him, all it took was a chat with a distant relative and a hug."He didn't allow me to bear the burden that I found. He didn't allow me to do that alone," Ashton said.Gomez can relate to Ashton, because he's experienced this.In August 1999, Hurricane Brett took over Texas, cultivating winds that reached over 194 miles per hour and causing $15 million in damage. Gomez, 16, witnessed firsthand the devastation it had on his community. When his grandmother encouraged him to reach out for support, it was his first interaction with an organization like the Salvation Army.As he was introduced to the world of public service, Gomez was surprised. He expected to be bombarded with the typical "How are you doing?" a half-hearted question that feels impossible to answer after a devastating disaster. But that question was never mentioned. Instead, he was met with a genuineness that inspired him to stay strong."They gave me the support I needed to know that I still could have value in my day and to push through and to find a way to make it to the next part of my life," he said. At the age of sixteen, I knew what it meant to serve."Today, he implements that lesson and uses the philosophy that theres no blanket solution for grief. While some people may need a two-minute conversation, others could need 20. He seeks to meet people at the root of their pain, not with answers, but with presence."What we're trying to do is make sure that in the moment, we're trying to provide some relief and some efforts because at the end of the day, we understand they still have to go home to whatever they're now calling home and whatever their new norm is," Gomez said.Ashton understands this and sees the potential it can have on Kerville's current state of brokenness.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"I mean, we just need hospitality between one another and generosity, and that's almost it," he said. "Just being a family is all we need."Howard explained this sentiment in one word: Shalom. Leaning into the more traditional Hebrew route, it brings about a specific kind of peace that comes from being deeply connected not only to God and ourselves, but to those around us."In a time of trauma when Shalom is broken, when relationships are broken, when people are no longer connected in a way that they were, we suffer," he said. That communal piece, that community piece, that faith piece allows us to live as God created us to live, deeply connected."

What if the answer to cleaner energy was right out on the waves? A new green energy system is set to change how we capture clean power, and it all starts with the ocean. French startup Seaturns has designed technology that taps into the natural motion of the sea. Their water pendulum turbines are built to last, require little maintenance, and turn rolling waves into electricity. Unlike other renewable options, ocean waves offer a steady, often predictable source of power.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.Here's how the water pendulum wave converter works. These large, yellow, floating cylinders pitch back and forth with each passing wave. Inside, the motion causes a column of water to swing like a pendulum, compressing air between two chambers and driving a turbine that generates electricity. This constant back-and-forth movement happens entirely within the hull, protecting components from corrosive saltwater and turbulent seas.Unlike older wave converters that rely on exposed mechanical parts, Seaturns' design is simple, reliable, and self-contained. Backed by organizations such as Bpifrance, Horizon Europe, and marine research institute Ifremer, the project has drawn support from across France's public and private sectors.Seaturns recently completed 18 months of successful offshore testing using a prototype built near Brest, France. Built at quarter-scale, the test demonstrated the system's durability and energy efficiency under harsh marine conditions. This confirms the power-producing concept as a promising alternative to traditional energy technologies.Historically, ocean power projects have struggled due to their complexity, cost, and vulnerability to damage. Seaturns' design addresses these weaknesses head-on. A water pendulum is driven by the horizontal motion of wave surges, allowing it to function efficiently even in shallower waters where wave height is limited. This enables performance in shallower depths, bringing the system closer to shore. Its compact size, modular construction, and simplified deployment process make it attractive for coastal cities, offshore industries, and island communities alike.And unlike wind or solar power, which can fluctuate with weather and daylight, wave converters can generate energy more consistently, though typically at lower output levels, even when skies are cloudy or winds are still.Wave energy offers enormous untapped potential. According to some estimates, global oceans could theoretically produce more than 2 terawatts of renewable electricity using wave technology. That's enough to power a significant portion of national grids, potentially up to a third of the United States' energy demand, if fully harnessed, though real-world output would depend on many local and technical factors. Harnessing even part of Alaska's extensive coastline could significantly reduce fossil fuel reliance in remote communities.Recent academic studies have highlighted the promise of pendulum-based wave energy converters. Their ability to deliver direct mechanical-to-electrical conversion, combined with structural simplicity, makes them a viable path forward for clean ocean power.Speaking of power, want to reduce your energy bills while staying cool? Check out these smart ways to beat the heat atCyberguy.com/KeepCool.Also, explore the latest innovations in smart thermostat technology for your homeCyberguy.com/SmartThermostats.Some people point out that wave energy still has its hurdles, like dealing with inconsistent wave patterns and currently lower power output compared to wind or solar farms. Even so, the Seaturns system could be a real breakthrough. Its tough design, simple upkeep, and environmental benefits make it a strong contender for future energy grids. As we keep searching for reliable and sustainable power, wave energy is starting to stand out. Now, the big question is whether creative ideas like water pendulums can help make wave power a key player in the global shift to clean energy.Learn how to save on electricity at home atCyberguy.com/SaveonPower.Would you support the installation of wave energy systems like the Seaturns turbines near your local beach? Tell us why or why not. Let us know by writing 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. 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.