The sports world is chiming in on the viral supposed affair caught on camera at a recent Coldplay concert.The band was playing at Gillette Stadium this week when a "Kiss Cam" caught a man and a woman getting awfully comfortable with each other in a suite.The man and woman quickly hid themselves from the camera, and frontman Chris Martin joked that a couple on screen were "either having an affair or just very shy."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe pair, who online sleuths claimed are Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and his Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot, sparked a firestorm of speculation and mockery across social media.Several sports teams decided to join in on the fun.The St. Louis Cardinals posted a picture of Albert Pujols hugging Adam Wainwright, captioning it "When Coldplay starts playing your song."The Seattle Mariners also offered up Cal Raleigh's services for dumping, considering his nickname is "Big Dumper."Netflix also highlighted a moment in their recent "Quarterback" series when Kirk Cousins praised the band.Michael Jordan's racing company also poked fun at the incident.Byron is the CEO of Astronomer, the cybersecurity startup, and Cabot, according to her LinkedIn, is the company's chief people officer. It seems they have worked closely together for years.MAKE-A-WISH RECIPIENT CHOOSES TO MEET CJ STROUD BECAUSE OF HIS FAITH: 'A GREAT CHRISTIAN'Last November, Astronomer posted a press release, as the tech company announced Cabot as the newly appointed chief people officer."Kristins exceptional leadership and deep expertise in talent management, employee engagement, and scaling people strategies will be critical as we continue our rapid trajectory," Byron wrote of his new employee at the time. "She is a proven leader at multiple growth-stage companies and her passion for fostering diverse, collaborative workplaces makes her a perfect fit for Astronomer."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe press release also included Cabot's statement about her new job: "I prefer to think of my role as people strategy versus traditional human resources, as the real magic happens when you align the people strategy with the business strategy."Fox News' Stephanie Piang-Paunon contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X,and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

EXCLUSIVE: The Mountain West Conference has addressed concerns over an investigation into alleged misconduct by former San Jose State transgender volleyball player Blaire Fleming in an exclusive statement provided to Fox News Digital. The statement also clarified a mistaken response by Mountain West commissioner Gloria Nevarez to a question about the issue at a press conference on Wednesday.Fox News Digital reported in June that the conference hired the law firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher (WFG) to investigate allegations against Fleming of conspiring with an opponent to harm teammate Brooke Slusser in November. The same firm defended the Mountain West against a request for a preliminary injunction that would have ruled Fleming ineligible to compete in women's volleyball in that same month.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMFox News Digital questioned Nevarez at her Mountain West Media Days press conference on the issue, asking "In November, the Mountain West launched an investigation of misconduct into a San Jose State volleyball player. Why did the conference hire the same law firm that was hired to defend the player's eligibility in court to conduct that investigation, and was there any concern of a conflict of interest?"Nevarez responded, "Well, that is a question concerning active litigation, so I'm not going to comment on ongoing litigation. But the statement that the same law firm represented the school in defending the player is incorrect."Fox News Digital asked, "Why is it incorrect?"Nevarez responded, "Because, that's not, that, the lawyer that did our investigation was not representing San Jose State." Fox News Digital did not insinuate in its question nor has it ever reported that the law firm represented San Jose State.Fox News Digital immediately followed up during the press conference, saying, "It was representing the Mountain West to defend the player's eligibility in court." Nevarez did not respond, remaining silent for several seconds.Fox News Digital then asked, "Are you confident in your legal defense?"Nevarez responded, "Um, yes."Fox News Digital attempted to question Nevarez about her response shortly after her press conference ended as she spoke with other reporters, but she ignored the inquiry and walked away. A Mountain West media relations associate said, "Sir, we have to get to another interview."The Mountain West later provided its statement that claimed Nevarez "believed" the initial question was asking about the law firm representing SJSU. "Commissioner Nevarez believed you were asking about our law firm, Willkie Farr & Gallagher, representing both the Mountain West and San Jose State. It was clarified that you were asking about a potential conflict of interest with the lawsuit related to a conference policy and the match investigation," the statement read.LAW FIRM THAT WORKED TO KEEP SJSU TRANS PLAYER ELIGIBLE ALSO CLEARED ATHLETE OF CONSPIRING TO HARM TEAMMATEThe statement also claimed that WFG did not defend Fleming's eligibility in the November legal dispute."To be clear, Willkie Farr & Gallagher is defending the Mountain Wests policy regarding forfeitures, not a student-athlete's eligibility. Eligibility is determined by NCAA policy and the university, not the conference office. The investigation was focused on alleged player misconduct. The two matters in question are unrelated and thus there is no conflict of interest."Four conference opponents forfeited games to SJSU in 2024, and the status of the forfeited matches and the impact of conference seeding was challenged in the request for preliminary injunction. However, Fleming's eligibility to continue the season and play in the conference was challenged as well as a key point.WFG deleted a Nov. 27 press release from its website announcing the firm had secured a legal victory for the Mountain West against the plaintiffs, led by Slusser, seeking to keep the trans athlete out of the tournament. The page is still viewable via online archives and notes the athlete's right to play as the first issue in the dispute."Willkie secured a high profile win for collegiate athletic conference Mountain West Conference in a suit brought by members of San Jose State Universitys womens volleyball team and other Mountain West teams that played againstSJSU. The suit sought to (i) prohibit a transgender woman on the SJSU team from competing in the MWCs Championship," the press release read, later stating "Plaintiffs sought an order preliminarily (i) blocking the player at issue from playing in any remaining matches this season."The press release also directly referenced the Mountain West's own gender eligibility policy."The court noted the player in question has played for SJSU since 2022, and that Mountain Wests policy on transgender athletes has been in place since 2022."The WFG attorneys that represented the Mountain West argued against the request for a preliminary injunction as a whole, and made no clear distinction not to challenge the plaintiffs' request to have Fleming ruled ineligible."Preliminary injunctions are an extraordinary remedy only granted in true emergencies. The moving plaintiffs should not be granted such an extraordinary remedy based on the fabricated sense of urgency created by their decision to hold onto their grievances until the eve of this years conference tournament," read the Mountain West's response brief to Slusser's complaint.Slusser and the other plaintiffs argued in their complaint that "Fleming has been continuously ineligible to play womens volleyball pursuant to Title IX as Flemings sex is male and is therefore ineligible to play in, and should not be permitted by the MWC to play in, the MWC womens volleyball tournament."The lead attorney who represented the Mountain West in November, Wesley R. Powell, repeatedly insisted that the Mountain West is not subject to Title IX, as seen in transcripts of the November hearing obtained by Fox News Digital."Our position is that we're simply not subject to Title IX," Powell said during the status conference. "To be subject to Title IX we would have to be recipients of federal government support and the conference is not a recipient of any such support. And so from our perspective, all of the details, the expert testimony, you know, virtually everything that has been put into the record is ultimately irrelevant to us."During oral arguments, Powell said, "It's only a Title IX issue if the Mountain West receives federal funds, and that is not the case."Fox News Digital reached back out to the Mountain West and to WFG for a response to the presentation of these facts as they relate to the conference's statement. No response has been provided. None of WFG's attorneys have been accused of violating any applicable rules of professional conduct.Slusser previously alleged in a bigger lawsuit against the Mountain West, signed by 10 other current or former women's college volleyball players, that Fleming and other teammates snuck out the night before an Oct. 3 game against Colorado State and met with an opposing player.The lawsuit, and a separate Title IX complaint filed by former SJSU coach Melissa Batie-Smoose, alleged that the teammates who snuck out with Fleming allegedly later told players and coaches of an alleged plan by Fleming, in conspiracy with the Colorado State player, to have Slusser spiked in the face during the game.The lawsuit and complaint alleged that the players who snuck out told other players and coaches that they saw Fleming also hand over an SJSU scouting report, with an agreement to throw the game in Colorado State's favor.Slusser was never spiked in the face during that game. Fleming led the game in errors with 10, as San Jose State lost in straight sets.The Mountain West Conference investigated the allegations in November, but concluded that "sufficient evidence" could not be found.Public records obtained by Fox News Digital show that the lead WFG attorney in the investigation, Tim Heaphy, coordinated with SJSU and California State University legal counsel Dustin May to set up interviews with at least six witnesses. SJSU head volleyball coach Todd Kress was one of the witnesses.California State University redacted the identities of the other five witnesses that corresponded with Heaphy and May during the investigation in public records provided to Fox News Digital.Emails coordinating interviews for the investigation, obtained by Fox News Digital, repeatedly incorrectly stated the game took place on Oct. 2. A letter announcing the investigation had closed without finding sufficient evidence was sent just three days after May and Heaphy's first emails to witnesses to set up interviews were sent. That letter also incorrectly dated the game Oct. 2.In February, Heaphy reached back out to May offering legal counsel in navigating a federal Title IX investigation into the situation over the trans athlete, as seen in emails obtained by Fox News Digital. May responded on Feb. 18, declining Heaphy's offer. Heaphy responded the next day, writing, "Please let me know if we can help in any way on this or other issues."May's office initially responded to Fox News Digital's request for comment after providing the public records, requesting a list of questions and background information be provided before speaking. Fox News Digital did not provide the information or list of comments, and requested a virtual or phone interview.May's office then responded with the statement, "Any speculation that the firm or attorney mentioned in your inquiry represented SJSU or the CSU is unfounded." Fox News Digital had not posed that question or any other stipulation, only an interview request, at that point.Fox News Digital later followed up with May's office requesting an interview to address other questions, and fulfilled his office's request to provide background information on what would be discussed.May's office responded saying, "He will not be available," and has not responded to request for further comment.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

FIRST ON FOX: A conservative legal group revealed a tranche of correspondence on Friday from the Biden administration's Department of Justice (DOJ) shedding new light on the behind-the-scenes discussions about a controversial directive former Attorney General Merrick Garland gave about school boards.The document dump included an email from a deputy attorney general aide that said the DOJ was searching for a "federal hook" to use to address a letter by the National School Boards Association (NSBA) raising alarm about parents who were, at the time, expressing outrage at school board meetings across the country over COVID-19 mandates, critical race theory, and transgender policies."Were aware; the challenge here is finding a federal hook. But WH has been in touch about whether we can assist in some form or fashion," deputy attorney general aide Kevin Chambers wrote to a colleague on Oct. 1.EXCLUSIVE: CONSERVATIVE GROUPS URGING TRUMP ADMIN TO EXPOSE ANTI-CHRISTIAN PATTERN IN BIDEN FBIGarland issued a directive to the FBI in October 2021 about a "disturbing spike in harassment, intimidation, and threats of violence" against school administrators.Garland said during a congressional hearing soon thereafter that he had issued the order just after the NSBA sent a letter to the White House, which the NSBA later retracted, that had asked the White House to investigate parents displaying threatening behavior at school board meetings as possible "domestic terrorists."The emails were uncovered by America First Legal, a conservative group aligned with President Donald Trump.The organization's president, Gene Hamilton, said in a statement that the emails revealed a "conspiracy that was ultimately aimed at depriving parents of two fundamental rights--the right to speak, and the right to direct the upbringing up their children."The revelation comes as the White House has changed its posture during the Trump administration to overtly coordinate with the DOJ, including to investigate the presidents political opponents. Trump signed executive orders in April directing the DOJ to investigate former Homeland Security official Miles Taylor and former cybersecurity official Christopher Krebs. Fox News Digital reported this week that the White House counsels office is coordinating with the DOJ to investigate Bidens use of an autopen.One recently fired DOJ employee of nearly two decades alleged to CBS News that the Trump administration had done away with policies on coordinating with the White House."There used to be a line, used to be a very distinct separation between the White House and the Department of Justice, because one should not interfere with the work of the other," the ex-employee said. "That line is very definitely gone."This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

EXCLUSIVE: The Obama administration "manufactured and politicized intelligence" to create the narrative that Russia was attempting to influence the 2016 presidential election, despite information from the intelligence community stating otherwise, Fox News Digital has learned.Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard Friday declassified documents revealing "overwhelming evidence" that demonstrates how, after President Donald Trump won the 2016 election against Hillary Clinton, then-President Barack Obama and his national security team laid the groundwork for what would be the yearslong TrumpRussia collusion probe.FBI LAUNCHES CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS OF JOHN BRENNAN, JAMES COMEY: DOJ SOURCESDocuments revealed that in the months leading up to the November 2016 election, the intelligence community consistently assessed that Russia was "probably not tryingto influence the election by using cyber means."One instance was on Dec. 7, 2016, weeks after the election, then-Director of National Intelligence James Clappers talking points stated: "Foreign adversaries did not use cyberattacks on election infrastructure to alter the U.S. presidential election outcome."Fox News Digital obtained a declassified copy of the Presidential Daily Brief, which was prepared by the Department of Homeland Security, with reporting from the CIA, Defense Intelligence Agency, FBI, National Security Agency, Department of Homeland Security, State Department and open sources, for Obama, dated Dec. 8, 2016."We assess that Russian and criminal actors did not impact recent US election results by conducting malicious cyber activities against election infrastructure," the Presidential Daily Brief stated. "Russian Government-affiliated actors most likely compromised an Illinois voter registration database and unsuccessfully attempted the same in other states."But the brief stated that it was "highly unlikely" the effort "would have resulted in altering any states official vote result."EX-OBAMA INTEL BOSS WANTED ANTI-TRUMP DOSSIER INCLUDED IN 'ATYPICAL' 2016 ASSESSMENT DESPITE PUSHBACK"Criminal activity also failed to reach the scale and sophistication necessary to change election outcomes," it stated.The brief noted that the Office of the Director of National Intelligence assessed that any Russian activities "probably were intended to cause psychological effects, such as undermining the credibility of the election process and candidates."The brief stated that cyber criminals "tried to steal data and to interrupt election processes by targeting election infrastructure, but these actions did not achieve a notable disruptive effect."Fox News Digital obtained declassified, but redacted, communications from the FBI on the Presidential Daily Brief, stating that it "should not go forward until the FBI" had shared its "concerns."Those communications revealed that the FBI drafted a "dissent" to the original Presidential Daily Brief.The communications revealed that the brief was expected to be published Dec. 9, 2016, the following day, but later communications revealed that Office of the Director of National Intelligence, "based on some new guidance" decided to "push back publication" of the Presidential Daily Brief."It will not run tomorrow and is not likely to run until next week," wrote the deputy director of the Presidential Daily Brief at Office of the Director of National Intelligence, whose name is redacted.The following day, Dec. 9, 2016, a meeting convened in the White House Situation Room, with the subject line starting: "Summary of Conclusions for PC Meeting on a Sensitive Topic (REDACTED.)"WHITE HOUSE WANTS OBAMA INTEL OFFICIALS 'HELD ACCOUNTABLE' FOR ROLE PEDDLING 2016 RUSSIA HOAXThe meeting included top officials in the National Security Council, Clapper, then-CIA Director John Brennan, then-National Security Advisor Susan Rice, then-Secretary of State John Kerry, then-Attorney General Loretta Lynch, then-Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe, among others, to discuss Russia.The declassified meeting record, obtained by Fox News Digital, revealed that principals "agreed to recommend sanctioning of certain members of the Russian military intelligence and foreign intelligence chains of command responsible for cyber operations as a response to cyber activity that attempted to influence or interfere with U.S. elections, if such activity meets the requirements" from an executive order that demanded the blocking of property belonging to people engaged in cyber activities.After the meeting, according to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, Clappers executive assistant emailed intelligence community leaders tasking them to create a new intelligence community assessment "per the presidents request," that detailed the "tools Moscow used and actions it took to influence the 2016 election.""ODNI will lead this effort with participation from CIA, FBI, NSA, and DHS," the record states.Later, Obama officials "leaked false statements to media outlets" claiming that "Russia has attempted through cyber means to interfere in, if not actively influence, the outcome of an election."By Jan. 6, 2017, a new Intelligence Community Assessment was released that, according to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, "directly contradicted the IC assessments that were made throughout the previous six months."Intelligence officials told Fox News Digital that the ICA was "politicized" because it "suppressed intelligence from before and after the election showing Russia lacked intent and capability to hack the 2016 election."Officials also said it deceived the American public "by claiming the IC made no assessment on the impact of Russian activities," when the intelligence community "did, in fact, assess for impact.""The unpublished December PDB stated clearly that Russia did not impact the election through cyber hacks on the election,"an official told Fox News Digital.The official also said that the ICA assessed that "Russia was responsible for leaking data from the DNC and DCCC," but while"failing to mention that FBI and NSA previously expressed low confidence in this attribution."The Office of the Director of National Intelligence officials told Fox News Digital Friday that they have been investigating the matter for months.Officials told Fox News Digital that the new assessment "was based on information that was known by those involved to be manufactured i.e. the Steele Dossier or deemed as not credible."Officials said that the intelligence was "politicized" and then "used as the basis for countless smears seeking to delegitimize President Trumps victory, the years-long Mueller investigation, two Congressional impeachments, high level officials being investigated, arrested, and thrown in jail, heightened US-Russia tensions, and more."Gabbard told Fox News Digital that this "is not a partisan issue," but one that "concerns every American."COMEY SAYS MCCABE LIED, CONFIRMS HE KICK-STARTED PROBE THAT LED TO HIS FIRING"The information we are releasing today clearly shows there was a treasonous conspiracy in 2016 committed by officials at the highest level of our government," Gabbard told Fox News Digital. "Their goal was to subvert the will of the American people and enact what was essentially a years-long coup with the objective of trying to usurp the President from fulfilling the mandate bestowed upon him by the American people."Gabbard said the "egregious abuse of power and blatant rejection of our Constitution" by Obama-era officials "threatens the very foundation and integrity of our democratic republic.""No matter how powerful, every person involved in this conspiracy must be investigated and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, to ensure nothing like this ever happens again," Gabbard said. "The American peoples faith and trust in our democratic republic and therefore the future of our nation depends on it."Gabbard added: "As such, I am providing all documents to the Department of Justice to deliver the accountability that President Trump, his family, and the American people deserve."Fox News Digital reached out to Obama, Clapper, Comey, Brennan, Rice, Lynch and McCabe for comment and did not receive a response.The declassification of records and release by Gabbard and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence comes after Fox News Digital exclusively reported that former CIA Director Brennan and former FBI Director James Comey are under criminal investigation for activities related to the original Trump-Russia probe.The criminal referral for Brennan came from CIA Director John Ratcliffe, after he declassified records revealing that Brennan did, in fact, push for the discredited anti-Trump dossier to be included in the 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment, despite the CIAs consensus that it was filled with "internet rumor."That dossier ultimately served as the basis for the Trump-Russia probe inside the FBI and for Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) warrants against former Trump campaign aide Carter Page.Ratcliffe sent the criminal referral for Brennan to FBI Director Kash Patel, who then opened a criminal investigation into Brennan and into Comey.Reacting to the news of the investigation, Trump said he thinks "theyre very dishonest people.""I think they're crooked as hell," Trump said. "And, maybe they have to pay a price for that."Trump added: "I believe they are truly bad people and dishonest people. So whatever happens, happens."

The future of gut health monitoring has arrived, thanks to researchers at the California Institute of Technology.Caltech's new invention, PillTrek, is a wireless smart capsule for gut health monitoring that delivers real-time insights from inside your gastrointestinal tract.This swallowable device promises to make invasive procedures a thing of the past, offering convenience and continuous data that traditional methods simply cannot match.NEW CAPSULE DEVICE LETS YOU CONTROL ROBOTS WITH YOUR ENTIRE BODYPillTrek stands out because it combines miniature size with advanced technology. The capsule measures only 7 millimeters in diameter and 25 millimeters in length, making it smaller than most capsule endoscopes. Despite its tiny size, PillTrek contains a suite of sensors that can detect electrolytes, metabolites, glucose, hormones such as serotonin and dopamine, pH, ionic strength and temperature. The design allows doctors to swap out sensors based on the specific biomarkers they need to monitor, making PillTrek a flexible and powerful diagnostic tool.WHAT IS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)?The capsule transmits data wirelessly as it moves through the digestive system, providing real-time updates on a patient's gut health. Unlike endoscopy or CT scans, PillTrek does not require hospital visits or recovery time. Its low-power electronics enable it to operate for extended periods, delivering continuous monitoring that traditional methods cannot provide.Scientists now understand that the gastrointestinal tract influences far more than just digestion. The gut plays a critical role in hormone production, immune function and even mental health. Monitoring gut biomarkers helps identify conditions such as metabolic syndrome, which increases the risk of heart disease and diabetes, as well as inflammation and hormonal imbalances. Traditional diagnostic methods like biopsies and fecal analysis are invasive, costly, and do not offer real-time results. PillTrek's wireless smart capsule for gut health monitoring changes this landscape by providing immediate, actionable data from inside the body.GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HERECaltech's team developed PillTrek by leveraging breakthroughs in sensor materials and electrochemical measurement techniques. The capsule's reconfigurable design means that doctors can adapt it to monitor new biomarkers as medical science advances. Researchers tested PillTrek in animal models, successfully measuring pH, temperature, glucose and serotonin levels in real time. The capsule's sensors are inexpensive and mass-producible, making this technology accessible for widespread clinical use.The Caltech team continues to refine PillTrek, aiming to make it even smaller and more energy efficient. Future versions may use wireless power transfer and next-generation electronics, extending the capsule's lifespan and expanding its medical applications. As technology advances, PillTrek could become a standard tool for diagnosing and managing chronic GI conditions.While PillTrek offers exciting possibilities for non-invasive, real-time gut health monitoring, it also raises important questions. Some patients and healthcare professionals may have concerns about the safety of ingesting electronic devices, even if they are small and designed for medical use. Potential issues include the risk of the capsule getting stuck, allergic reactions to materials, or unforeseen interactions with other medical conditions.Data privacy is another consideration. As PillTrek transmits sensitive health information wirelessly, robust security measures are essential to protect patient data from unauthorized access.Additionally, long-term studies are needed to fully understand any potential side effects or complications. As with any new medical technology, regulatory approval and thorough clinical testing will play a crucial role in ensuring PillTrek's safety and effectiveness for widespread use.Breakthroughs like PillTrek signal a new era in non-invasive, real-time gut health monitoring. This wireless smart capsule for gut health monitoring offers doctors and patients an unprecedented look inside the digestive system, making diagnosis and treatment more precise and less invasive than ever before. The future of personalized medicine could soon be as simple as swallowing a pill.If you could track your gut health in real time by swallowing a smart capsule, would you? Let us know by writing us at Cyberguy.com/Contact.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts, and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, youll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide - free when you join myCYBERGUY.COM/NEWSLETTER.Copyright 2025 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved.

Russian officials on Friday clapped back at a recently announced NATO deterrence plan that to looks to unite the alliances ground response capabilities, and has Moscow particularly worried about the vulnerabilities posed by its highly militarized exclave Kaliningrad.Warnings rang out from the halls of the Kremlin as one official warned that a deterrence strategy announced this week by U.S. Army Europe and Africa commander Gen. Christopher Donahue amounted to "a plan to unleash World War III with a subsequent global standoff [and] no winners.""An attack on the Kaliningrad region will mean an attack on Russia, with all due retaliatory measures stipulated, among other things, by its nuclear doctrine," chairman of the Russian Parliamentary Committee on International Affairs Leonid Slutsky told the East 2 West media outlet.RUSSIA THREATENS WEST WITH PREEMPTIVE STRIKES AS NATO LOOKS TO DELIVER PATRIOTS 'AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE'Slutsky further claimed that NATO poses a "threat to global security and stability" after Donahue, in explaining the new capabilities being rolled out by the U.S. and NATO militaries, said the alliance has the ability to "take down" Kaliningrad using ground-based operations "in a timeframe that is unheard of and faster than weve ever been able to do."The strategy, dubbed the "Eastern Flank Deterrence Line" and announced by the U.S. general on Wednesday at the Association of the U.S. Armys inaugural LandEuro conference in Wiesbaden, Germany, illustrates how NATO is rethinking its defensive strategy against the regions chief threat Russia.The plan looks to enhance ground-based capabilities and utilize military-industrial interoperability, specifically in the Baltic region, to effectively counter and eliminate the threat posed by Russia based on lessons learned from the war in Ukraine.While Donahue was not directly threatening Kaliningrad, his comments highlight the vulnerability that the territory which is situated between Poland and Lithuania on the Baltic Sea and completely cut off from mainland Russia poses to Moscow.PUTIN MUM ON TRUMP'S 50-DAY ULTIMATUM, KREMLIN OFFICIALS CLAIM RUSSIA 'DIDN'T CARE'Renewed focus has been brought to a sparsely populated strip of land known as the Suwalki Corridor, also known as the Suwalki Gap, which runs less than 60 miles in length and marks the Lithuanian-Polish border. But the strip of land is also the only possible direct route between the Russian territory of Kaliningrad and that of ally to Russian President Vladimir Putin, Belarus."It's Putin's gap. It's our corridor," Russia expert and adjunct senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Peter Doran, told Fox News Digital. "Putin wants to close it. We must keep it open."All eyes in the Baltic States are focused on a potential military threat in the next few years, whereby Russia would reconnect the land corridor to Kaliningrad," Doran highlighted. "That's what has got a lot of people paying attention to Russia's military force posture in the Baltic region."Donahues comments regarding NATOs increased capabilities in the Baltic region not only didn't go unnoticed by Russian leadership, but they highlighted the significant focus there is on the small Russian territory."Kaliningrad is Russian territory, and such threats are essentially a declaration of war," Sergei Muratov, who serves on the Russian parliamentary committee on defense and security, told the East 2 West outlet.Muratov said a full-scale war with NATO would be a very "different conversation" from the current war in Ukraine."None of them are ready for this," he added.Fox News Digital could not immediately reach U.S. European Command for comment.

A formercollege football star was shot and killed following a physical altercation that turned deadly in a Texas parking garage last week.FormerTexas Southern football player Tyler Martinez was tragically killed on July 11 when he was allegedly shot several times by 22-year-old Isaac Jasper Robinson during a dispute in the parking garage of an apartment complex where both men reportedly lived, Houston Police said this week.Police have since arrested and charged Robinson with murder."Tyler was a young man who was loved by his teammates and his personality was larger than life," football chief of staff Charles Nichols said in a statement from the university.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS"In his mind, he was the best rapper on the team, and on the field, he was always trying to become a better football player. I will cherish our talks we had concerning life after football. I was so proud of him when he got his degree and started on his masters degree. He will truly be missed because there was only one Tyler Martinez."Police inTexas were called to the scene just after 8 p.m. Once there, officers found Martinez unresponsive and suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene by paramedics.CHANDLER JONES, EX-SAN JOSE STATE FOOTBALL STAR, DEAD AT 33Houston police arrested Robinson after saying he "returned to the scene." He was charged with murder.According to KHOU, he is a current student at Texas Southern, but the two men were not known to one another.Texas Southern wide receivers coach Jerwin Wilson remembered Martinez as a "joy to be around.""He was a very adventurous person who could spark a light in any room," he said in a statement provided by the university.Martinez was a defensive lineman at Texas Southern where he registered 82 total tackles, including 5.5 sacks across four seasons. In his junior year, he was second on the team with 44 tackles and led the team with 3.5 sacks.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu lamented Caitlin Clarks latest injury that sidelined the Indiana Fever guard from All-Star weekend festivities, but she told reporters Friday that Clarks contributions will still be felt at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.Clark was ruled out of Wednesday night's game against the Liberty with a groin injury, her third injury of the season. It was enough to sideline the reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year from this weekends All-Star events, where she was due to compete in the 3-point contest Friday and the All-Star Game Saturday.Even so, Ionescu told reporters during a news conference Fridaythe Clark effect will still be in full effect.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS"Obviously, its really unfortunate that we dont have her, but she means a lot more to the game than just showing up and playing. I think youre able to see that with just the excitement in Indy right now, regardless of if shes playing or not."Ionescu added she understands the frustrations Clark is experiencing being sidelined asthe Fever prepare to host All-Star weekend."Obviously, were good friends. Ive been able to talk to her a lot through this process. Honestly, I kind of went through something similar in my career. My first year I didnt play due to injury, and my second year I had three to four soft tissue injuries that I was dealing with. You look back, and its kind of a blessing in disguise because youre able to just learn and grow and understand its all a part of your journey," she said.CAITLIN CLARK DECIDES TO FORGO WNBA ALL-STAR FESTIVITIES AFTER SUFFERING INJURY"Just trying to be that sound board for her and that voice having gone through something kind of similar."Liberty coach Sandy Brondello, who will coach Team Clark in Saturdays game, echoed Ionescus comments, reassuring fans that Clark will still be a dominant presence even from courtside."Shes still going to have a great impact on this team. I will give the coaching hat to her as much as she wants, to be quite honest," Brondello said with a laugh. "Were going to play around with it a little bit. Itll be fun. I think youve seen it with the Fever. Shes been very active on the sideline when she wasnt playing. So, well utilize that as well."The WNBA announced that Washington Mystics guard Brittney Sykes and Atlanta Dream forward Brionna Jones will replace Clark and an injured Satou Sabally in the game this weekend. Both will play for Brondello.The Fever announced Friday that Lexie Hull will replace Clark in the 3-point contest.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

"The View" co-host Sara Haines slammed Democrats on Friday for their handling of former PresidentJoe Bidens health cover-up, saying that they have created a "trust issue" with voters."I do think these ceremonial hearings are a waste of money, so if I were in their place, I would plead the fifth just for fun,"Haines said, referring to the congressional inquiry into Bidensuse of the autopen during his administration."I think the Democrats are missing the whole point here, because a lot of times when you talk about this topic, they say, Oh, thats the past, lets move on, all this stuff. There was a trust issue with voters. Were watching it happen right now and love talking about it on the right," she said. "The GOP is splitting. They trusted the Trump administration on the Epstein files. Theyre not getting that."'VIEW' CO-HOST TELLS OTHERS TRUMP IS IN POWER 'BECAUSE YOU GUYS SCREWED THIS UP' IN CLASH OVER BIDEN COVER-UPHaines also said that she thinks fewer people trust the Trump administration on the immigration issue, but also admitted that Democrats lost some credibility with voters when it came to the cover-up of Bidens health."There was a trust broken when President Biden did the debate and people saw things and said, Oh, my gosh, but this concerns me and everyone said, Shut up, youre disloyal. Dont talk. No one wanted to hear it," she said.The conversation surrounding Bidens health reached a breaking point in May with therelease of"Original Sin," by CNNs Jake Tapper and Axios Alex Thompson, which looked into the efforts made by top Biden aides and allies to hide the truth about his mental and physical health. The book contained numerous scenes depicting a president who was confused, forgetful and diminished in office.Haines said that Democrats might be more trustworthy if they did not dismiss the concerns about the 46th presidents health.JAKE TAPPER'S PAST COVERAGE OF BIDEN'S COGNITIVE DECLINE UNDER SCRUTINY AHEAD OF HIS NEW BOOK"The problem is not whats going on with Biden and thats the past,"Haines said. "But if elected Democrats do not recognize that they should concede that point when voters talk about it, they should be able to concede, We understand your concern. It was legitimate, and then move on. It will never stop being talked about."Co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin also said Congress has a role to look into the questions surrounding Bidens use of the autopen.

Thefinal illegal immigrant inmate who escaped an ICE center in New Jersey last month was arrested by the FBI after being tracked down onthe other side of the country.Andres Felipe Pineda-Mogollon was taken into custody Thursday in Los Angeles after a traffic stop in the Silver Lake neighborhood, the FBIs Los Angeles Office wrote on X. Homeland Security Investigations assisted in the arrest."We are tremendously grateful to our brave ICE agents and law enforcement partners for capturing Andres Pineda-Mogollon and the other three dangerous criminal illegal aliens who escaped Delaney Hall," Department of Homeland SecurityAssistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement."Politicians and activists relentlessly try to smear ICE, but the facts remain true: Delaney Hall houses dangerous criminals, including these four fugitives who committed aggravated assault, burglary, theft and even threatened to kill law enforcement. Now, these slimeballs no longer pose a threat to public safety."THIRD ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT CAPTURED AFTER ICE FACILITY BREAKOUTThe Colombian entered the U.S. in 2023 and overstayed his tourist visa. He was one of four inmates DHSdescribed as "public safety threats" who broke out of Delaney Hall, a privately-run ICE detention center in Newark, New Jersey, the evening of June 12.Franklin Norberto Bautista-Reyes, Joel Enrique Sandoval-Lopez and Joan Sebastian Castaneda-Lozada, all from Honduras, were captured before Pineda-Mogollon.Their escape June 12 happened after an apparent disturbance inside the building, a senior Homeland Security official confirmed to Fox News.Immigration attorney Mustafa Cetin told NJ.com around 50 detainees at the private center pushed down a dormitory wall after becoming agitated when meals were delayed. "Its about the food, and some of the detainees were getting aggressive, and it turned violent," Cetin said at the time.FBI CONFIRMS CAPTURE OF 2 OF 4 ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS WHO ESCAPED FROM NEWARK ICE FACILITYPineda-Mogollon was arrested by the New York City Police Department April 25 for larceny and again on May 21 by the Union, New Jersey, Police Department for residential burglary, conspiracy to commit residential burglary and possession of burglary tools.Bautista-Reyes illegally entered the U.S. in 2021 during the Biden administration and was arrested by the Wayne Township, New Jersey, Police Department May 3 for aggravated assault, attempt to cause bodily injury, terroristic threats and possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes.Sandoval-Lopez illegally entered the U.S. as a minor in 2019 and was arrested by the Passaic Police Department in October for unlawful possession of a handgun and again Feb. 15 for aggravated assault.Castaneda-Lozada entered the U.S. illegally in 2022 and was arrested by the Hammonton Police Department May 15 on charges of burglary, theft and conspiracy to commit burglary.Fox News' Audrey Conklin, Lee Ross, Sandy Ibrahim, Peter Pinedo, Jasmine Baehr and Jennifer Johnson contributed to this report.