Border Patrol said following a raid at a Home Depot in Sacramento, California, last week in which 11 suspected illegal migrants were arrested that five of those detained have a criminal history.A Border Patrol official told Fox News that records checks show that five of the migrants arrested in the raid on Thursday have a criminal history, including three who are convicted felons.The arrests include Mexican national Javier Dimas-Alcantar, who Border Patrol says is an aggravated felon who has been booked into California jails 67 times since 1986.FEDS' CALIFORNIA HOME DEPOT RAID NABS 11 ILLEGAL MIGRANTS, ONE WITH 67 PRIOR JAIL BOOKINGSHis criminal history includes transporting and selling narcotics or controlled substances, felony burglary, possession of a controlled narcotic with intent to sell, carrying a loaded firearm in public and felony-level marijuana possession charges for sale.Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin criticized so-called sanctuary policies following the arrests."Dimas has been convicted of a myriad of offenses you would not want this man to be your neighbor and yet politicians like [California Gov.] Gavin Newsom defend criminals who terrorize American communities and demonize law enforcement who defend those same communities," McLaughlin said."He and every other sanctuary politician should be thanking CBP for getting this scum out of American communities instead of obstructing federal law enforcement at every possible turn," she continued.Another migrant arrested on Thursday was Mexican national Carlos Mata, also a convicted felon, who Border Patrol says fled and broke into a nearby apartment before he assaulted the person inside as he attempted to evade arrest, prompting a 911 call for a reported break-in.DEMOCRATS FUME OVER NEW PLAN TO HOUSE ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS IN NEW JERSEY, INDIANA MILITARY BASESHis criminal history includes convictions for sex with a minor, battery on a spouse, carrying a concealed dagger, possession of a controlled substance, possession of narcotics, receiving stolen property and first-degree burglary.The other apprehended migrants included a previously deported Guatemalan aggravated felon, a previously deported Mexican migrant with a previous arrest for driving without a license and a Guatemalan migrant who had a voluntary return removal in 2009 with previous arrests for trespassing and failure to provide identification.

King Charles III is said to be "cautious and wary" about his sons latest peace offering.The claim was made by British royals expert Hilary Fordwich following reports that Prince Harry is hopeful that the Invictus Games, which are taking place in his home country in 2027, will result in a warm reunion with the royal family, particularly with the monarch."King Charles, while cautious and wary, might attend the Invictus Games," Fordwich told Fox News Digital. "But of course, he prefers all private matters to remain private. In addition, there are many conflicts with the royal schedule, let alone Queen Camillas 80th birthday during the games."PRINCE WILLIAM'S ABSENCE AT KING CHARLES AND PRINCE HARRY'S 'PEACE SUMMIT' COULD BE A 'WARNING SHOT': EXPERT"For Harry, its about what he can gain, while, for the royals, its about what they have to lose," Fordwich claimed. "Harry wants to be included. He misses not only the U.K. but many aspects of royal privileges. However, he hasnt been successful in any of his endeavors. For the royals, more disclosures and scandals are concerning. They simply dont need Harry around, particularly not Prince William, who is resolute regarding any reconciliation being a huge mistake."Fox News Digital reached out to Buckingham Palace and Archewell, which handles the offices of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, for comment.Its understood that sending invites to the Invictus Games is not Harrys responsibility, but up to the Invictus team. Still, it would be a heartfelt gesture for the king to support his younger son publicly.Talks of a royal reunion have been a hot topic since the recent "peace summit" took place.According tothe Mail on Sunday, Meredith Maines, the Duke of Sussexs chief of staff and communications director, flew from California to London recently to meet with the kings communications secretary, Tobyn Andreae. Liam Maguire, who oversees the U.K. press for Harry and his wife,Meghan Markle, was also present.Fox News Digital learned that Maines was in London to meet with the U.K.-based communications team, media, stakeholders and senior figures connected to Harrys patronages. Its understood that the visit was routine and part of ongoing planning and engagement.WATCH: PRINCE HARRY LOOKING TO RECONCILE WITH KING CHARLES, ROYAL FAMILYA source told the Mail on Sunday that the meeting was only the "first step towards reconciliation between Harry and his father, but at least it is a step in the right direction.""It was always the case that the Sussexes, who rely on their royal connections for the work they receive, were going to use the Invictus Games, an important military charity, to promote the idea of reconciliation," royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams explained to Fox News Digital."No one can disagree with the theory of it, but the fact is that they have exploited their royal connections whilst trashing the family and making Queen Elizabeths last years so difficult," Fitzwilliams claimed."King Charles is in his late 70s and is battling cancer," he continued. "He also would like a relationship with the grandchildren he has hardly seen. Also, as monarch, he is commander in chief of the Armed Forces. Is it difficult, therefore, for him to refuse to attend the Games for personal reasons."Helen Helliwell, CEO of the Invictus Games in Birmingham, recently told People magazine that she also hopes members of the British royal family will be in attendance for the 2027 event."We [would] be delighted if they came over for the year out and for the Games," she told the outlet. "We are so far out its impossible for one individual to confirm their plans, but we would be delighted if the Duke were able to come."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER"Ive seen the impact [of the Games]," Helliwell shared. "His passion is unsurpassed. He really brings a magical sparkle dust to his interactions, and there is a really special relationship with him and the community. So, we will be super excited to host him in Birmingham as well."Helliwell pointed out that the royals are "supporters of the Armed Forces.""We're two years away, and its too soon to confirm who's going to be there," she said. "But obviously, we'd be delighted if members of the royal family were able to attend and would very much welcome their presence in a couple of years time."Still, Fordwich pointed out that several senior royals reportedly dont trust the Duke of Sussex, 40. Since the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's royal exit in 2020, the couple has publicly discussed their struggles with royal life in interviews and documentaries.Harrys 2023 memoir "Spare" also laid bare embarrassing details about the House of Windsor and shed light on his sibling rivalry with his brother Prince William, heir to the British throne.The royals never publicly commented on Harrys tell-all. But many experts believe theyre still not over it and the damage it caused to the monarchys reputation.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS"The major issue continues to be the lack of trust any of the senior royals can ever have in Harry," said Fordwich. "Time after time, he has rejected his familys values, he reveals private family matters, which is unprecedented, and, in general, has behaved in an abhorrent manner. For any family, such a betrayal would be hard to forgive, let alone having been part of such a highly sensitive environment."Fitzwilliams claimed that senior royals have been "keeping their guard up.""Trusting the Sussexes is out of the question," he claimed. "Reconciliation is desirable [But] it is considered unlikely that William wants any contact. Turbulent times lie ahead."In May, Harry told the BBC that he wanted reconciliation, but that his father, 76, wouldnt speak to him. Royal expert Ian Pelham Turner claimed to Fox News Digital that as the king continues to battle cancer, his young grandchildren would be on his mind."I feel King Charles would love to be involved with his American grandchildren, showing them Highgrove and Balmoral," he said. "I feel this is an opportunity not to be missed. It would make the legacy of the king complete to see his whole family united It would also be a timely reminder for those seeking to rule the monarchy that Charles, as king, is still the supreme leader and makes his own decisions.""It is time for the king to make strong decisions that reflect the values of the oath he took to serve all people," Turner added.Still, British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard told Fox News Digital it would take a lot more than extending an olive branch to his father for Harry to win over the family."He can start by being more self-aware throw down his sword and end the family attacks for good," Chard suggested. "Showing some contrition wouldnt go amiss either. It also doesnt help that the Invictus Games fall on Queen Camillas 80th birthday Prince Harry needs to start building bridges if he wants to redeem himself. I am dubious as he is contradictory. He constantly feels so hard done by."During his sit-down with the BBC, Harry admitted. "I dont know how much longer my father has," referring to his cancer diagnosis."There's no point in continuing to fight anymore," he said.

Legal analysts are split after the Justice Department fired Maurene Comey, a veteran prosecutor with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York, on Wednesday."It's about time," said Nicole Parker, a former FBI agent and Fox News contributor. "She failed in two cases."One of those was the recent racketeering and sex trafficking case against hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs, in which jurors found him not guilty of the most serious charges. The other was the 2019 prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein, which barely got off the ground before federal authorities say he killed himself in a jail cell awaiting trial.MAURENE COMEY, PROSECUTOR IN 'DIDDY,' EPSTEIN, MAXWELL CASES, DAUGHTER OF EX FBI HEAD, FIRED FROM DOJAnother of her past cases was the conviction of Ghislaine Maxwell, the only Epstein associate held liable by a civil or criminal court. Maxwell is appealing her case while serving 20 years in a federal prison in Florida.Comey has received criticism for arguing in court against unsealing some court documents in the Epstein case. While there are a number of reasons why the government might want to keep them out of the public eye, including Maxwell's pending appeal, President Donald Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi this week announced plans to ask a federal judge to unseal grand jury materials in the case.BONDI SHOULD RELEASE 'CREDIBLE' EPSTEIN FILES, TRUMP SAYS"There didnt need to be any reason for her firing," said David Gelman, a Philadelphia-area attorney and former prosecutor. "It could be job performance, which would be warranted because the Diddy trial was an absolute mess, and she was the head of it. The outcome was not what the SDNY wanted."Combs beat the most serious charges against him, including a federal RICO case full of salacious allegations and sex trafficking, and was found guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution."It could also be that she would have been fired previously, but they let her stay to try the Diddy case because of all the resources that were spent on it," Gelman said. " It wont surprise me whatsoever if she goes to the anti-Trump shows and bashes the DOJ and administration. Thats the playbook for her family."FORMER FBI DIRECTOR COMEY'S DAUGHTER SUFFERS HIGH-PROFILE LOSS AS PROSECUTOR IN DIDDY TRIALStill, some analysts view her firing as a political move."The firing is pretty remarkable," said Andrew Stoltmann, a Chicago-based attorney and adjunct law professor at Northwestern University. "Its a very clear shot across the bow of everyone at the DOJ to get in line."Former Deputy Assistant Attorney General John Yoo suggested another route could have been taken."I totally get why President Trump doesn't trust her, if he believes what he says about Comey (her father), how he cooked up the Russia hoax," Yoo told "The Story" Thursday. "Not the daughter, but the father, remember how he tried to entrap President Trump and ran back to his car and typed up and hid documents with friends, claiming that President Trump committed perjury."Still, he said, he doesn't think the daughter's firing was appropriate."I would just maybe reassign her to the U.S. Attorney's Office in Alaska," he said.Comey is the daughter of former FBI head James Comey and a longtime federal prosecutor with the Southern District of New York.Fox News Digital reported earlier this month that the FBI had launched criminal investigations into the elder Comey and former CIA Director John Brennan.President Trump fired her father from the FBI during his first term. When asked why Trump fired the younger Comey during a news briefing Thursday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the decision came from inside the Justice Department.Comey did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment.Fox News' Jake Gibson and Landon Mion contributed to this report.

Polish archaeologists recently uncovered an elite knight's burial in remarkable condition all in the middle of a bustling tourist city.The tomb was found in Gdask, Poland, a historic city revered for its colorful architecture and location on the scenic Motawa River. The discovery was announced this month by Polish archaeology company ArcheoScan.The knights grave was found beneath the former site of Lodziarnia Mi, a beloved ice cream parlor that once stood at the intersection of Sukiennicza and Grodzka streets.VIKING-ERA BURIAL SITE WITH ELITE FAMILY TREASURES AND GIFTS DISCOVERED, PLUS AN 'UNUSUAL CASKET'Speaking to Fox News Digital, the organization said the area was once a 13th-century cemetery next to the remains of Gdask's oldest known church. Both are located in the city's historic center, known as rdmiecie."This church was built of oak wood cut down in 1140, based on dendrochronological dating," the organization said. "It is currently recognized as the oldest wooden church ever identified in Poland."The tombstone, dating to the late 13th or 14th century, was buried in an early medieval stronghold within the city. Archaeologists said the site was a "key place of power, faith and burial" in medieval Gdask.The tomb likely belonged to an elite knight, having been made from limestone imported from the Swedish island of Gotland. The grave's carvings were also skillfully crafted, suggesting a high-quality artisan produced the tombstone.Pictures of the discovery show the faint image of a male figure standing upright wearing full chainmail armor and leggings.MYSTERIOUS 'DUMPED' BODIES OF WOMAN AND CHILD FOUND BY ARCHAEOLOGISTS IN PICTURESQUE TOWN"He holds a sword and shield [in the image]," ArcheoScans noted."Despite some damage, the head, left foot and many details of the armor and weapons remain visible."Although limestone is very fragile, ArcheoScan said the tombstone weathered the centuries well."The tombstone is surprisingly well-preserved, considering it was made from soft limestone and buried for centuries," the organization added. "The carved figure, armor and shield are still visible."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERIt also noted, "Tombstones like this were very rare in Poland at the time and were typically made for important people. However, there is no evidence linking the figure to the Teutonic Order, and no inscriptions confirm that connection."During the excavation, archaeologists carefully lifted the tomb slab and uncovered the knight's complete skeleton. An initial examination showed that the warrior stood between 5'5" and 5'9" tall, which was above average for the time."The bones were found in anatomical alignment, confirming the tombstone marked the actual burial site," ArcheoScan added. "The skeleton is well-preserved, although no grave goods were found in association with the body."Experts hope to conduct additional research, including genetic analyses to determine the knight's age at death, as well as his health history.For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyleFurther isotopic analysis may shed light on his lifestyle and diet, along with any other possible links to other burials.Archaeologists also plan to conduct a facial reconstruction.ArcheoScan stressed that the discovery is "one of the most important archaeological finds in Poland in recent years," shedding light on burial customs as well as medieval symbolism."Figural tombstones showing full-length armored figures are rare in Poland, especially from the 13th14th centuries," the organization concluded."Together, the tombstone, the church, and the cemetery help tell a rich and layered story of early medieval Gdask."

Tucson Unified School District (TUSD), based in Tucson, Arizona, is reportedly facing financial and enrollment struggles after universal school choice passed in the state in 2022.A TUSD official told KGUN that approximately 4,000 students used vouchers to either go to private schools or homeschool.The trend of parents overlooking TUSD cost the school district about $20 million.TUSD's Chief Financial Officer, Ricky Hernandez, told the local outlet that TUSD is "preparing for continued declines in enrollment as a result" of vouchers.Vouchers are a form of school choice that allow parents to send their kids to schools outside their neighborhood or opt out of going to public school.Arizona became the first state to offer universal school choice for all families in 2022, launching an $800 million program that gives parents $7,000 to put toward their children's tuition. Several other states followed, indicating a trend of parents seeking alternative options to traditional public schools.TEXAS GOV. ABBOTT SIGNS $1 BILLION VOUCHER PROGRAM INTO LAW, CAPPING OFF WIN FOR SCHOOL CHOICE ADVOCATESParents use of school vouchers put the districts already debilitating enrollment in worse circumstances, including impacting teacher pay, according to TUSD's chief financial officer. The district cannot offer competitive pay to retain and recruit teachers due to the loss of money the district incurred.Furthermore, the district has had to implement budget reductions as a result."If those numbers arent there, then that certainly affects the number of teachers that we have, how we can compensate them,"Hernandez said to KGUN.The president of the Tucson Education Association, a local branch of the National Education Association, warned that the loss of funds could lead to teachers leaving the district.OHIO GRADUATE SAYS SCHOOL CHOICE PROGRAM 'SAVED' HIS LIFE AS VOUCHERS BOOST GRADUATION RATES"Having to look at, 'do I stay in education? How many other jobs do I have to keep this one?'" Jim Byrne told KGUN.On the other hand, the Vail Unified School District (VUSD), located in Vail, Arizona, is seeing the opposite.The local outlet reported on Tuesday an increase in enrollment over the last year. More specifically, the districts K-8 saw an increase of 20 to 50 students.The VUSD superintendent,John Carruth, attributed the growth to the housing construction growing in the area. Carruth added thattheir losses to school vouchers were offset by students leaving other public school districts to enroll in VUSD.Reacting to the school district's difference in outcomes after the vouchers, school choice advocates weighed in."Some school districts are better than others. The best ones that are competitive don't have to worry as much about losing their customers," Corey DeAngelis of the American Culture Project said to Fox News Digital.Education policy analyst, Jason Bedrick of the Heritage Foundation, who is based in Arizona tracking policy decisions in the state, said to Fox News Digital that TUSD "has long had a reputation for poor quality, despite spending more per pupil than the state average.""Only 21 percent of TUSD students passed the state math exam last year, well below both the state average (32 percent) and district with similar demographics (26 percent). The passing rate for TUSD students is not much better in English (27 percent) and even worse in science (18 percent)," Bedrick said, citing state data."On http://GreatSchools.org, parents also complain about chronic issues with discipline, safety, and school culture," he added to Fox News Digital.New Hampshire is the latest state to pass universal school choice, joining Arizona in responding to concerns of children being trapped in failing school districts.The TUSD nor the VUSD immediately responded to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

2028 might feel like a distant horizon for most Americans, but for Democrats craving fresh leadership, it feels like tomorrow. In recent months, potential contenders have quietly ramped up their profiles. Governors like Andy Beshear and Gavin Newsom emphasized working-class values in recent trips down to South Carolina. Newsom has also been engaging voters through conservative podcasts and YouTube channels, and former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has followed suit. The list grows when you include other dynamic governors, Wes Moore, J.B. Pritzker and Josh Shapiro, each nationally known and respected in their states.But amid these forward-looking moves, few voices illustrate establishment irony like former U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel. I caught his interview with CNNs Dana Bash, where he urged Democrats to refocus on economy, housing and affordability, decrying "elitists" and lamenting the partys waning popularity. He even quipped that Democrats are less popular than Elon Musk an attention-grabbing soundbite that both sides have circulated. Heres the catch: Rahm is the establishment he now criticizes, and voters under 40 arent easily duped. Weve followed Rahms tenure with the Clintons and Obamas, the very administrations that defined the Democratic brand for our generation.RAHM EMANUEL ADMITS HIS PARTY IS 'LESS POPULAR THAN ELON MUSK' IN SCATHING CRITIQUEAnd the party should remain aware that for Black voters, our most consistent base, Rahms record in Chicago still resonates. I havent forgotten LaQuan McDonald, the 17-year-old fatally shot by a police officer in 2014; has Rahm? Did anyone ask Chicago residents about Rahms record before anointing him as the voice of strategic change? Watching him critique elitism is a case study in gaslighting and reinvention.This trend extends beyond Rahm. Former President Barack Obamas recent call for Democrats to toughen up flies in the face of the entire ethos he championed during his era "When they go low, we go high," as former First Lady Michelle Obama said. But many of us have been asking the party to toughen up for years as the party focused more on identity politics. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONWe respect inclusivity and representation, but we also need solutions to skyrocketing rents, crushing student debt and rising healthcare costs. When people struggle to afford groceries or gas, rhetoric about values rings hollow. Weve shifted from helping Americans thrive to teaching them how to survive.RAHM EMANUEL ON POTENTIAL 2028 WHITE HOUSE RUN: 'I HAVE SOMETHING I THINK I CAN OFFER'Recent polling has shown Democratic satisfaction among 18-to-34-year-olds has dropped significantly, driven by concerns over affordability and economic opportunity. And yet, a small group of insiders continues to serve as kingmakers, treating voters like extras in a story already written. Im tired of watching affordability slip year after year while leadership rotates among the same inner circle.As a young Black woman, I represent demos the party must either hold onto or win over. And Im also guilty of playing along to the establishment game as well. I knocked on doors for Obamas first run, but I wasnt old enough to vote. By the time his second campaign came around, that choice was obvious. In 2015, I proudly said, "Im with her," when Hillary Clinton ran because she was the anointed one. And when 2020 came, as a Black woman from the South, I knew Joe Biden was the only real pathway for Democrats to win. And of course, we all knew the lore that he had waited his turn. It felt like his time. But all of that those expectations, those signals from party elders is part of our problem.As the 2028 field takes shape, Democrats have a chance to regain trust. For many of us, this will be the first presidential contest without an anointed heir. No kingmakers, no predetermined favorite just an open field and voters who demand authenticity. Lets insist that candidates honestly own their past decisions and commit to real solutions on housing, healthcare, education and economic fairness. No more revisionist history. No more hollow critiques. Some of these folks built the house we now live in, and we should all be paying close attention to what rhetoric they use as they inspect it.CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM YEMISI EGBEWOLE

Drones have rapidly evolved from backyard novelties into critical components of todays infrastructure and now, into one of the fastest-growing threats to our national security. As the CEO of one of the nations largest drone technology companies and a former naval officer, Ive seen firsthand how powerful these tools can be. Ive also seen how dangerous they are when left unregulated; they become liabilities, capable of disruption, destruction and danger.Just days ago, amid deadly flash floods in Texas, a private drone collided with a rescue helicopter during an active life-saving mission. The crash forced the crew to land, grounding a critical asset in the middle of an unfolding emergency. In the chaos of unspeakable tragedy, a single uncoordinated drone put lives at risk and halted the very efforts meant to save them. Incidents like this are entirely preventable with proper airspace coordination.In the first quarter of this year, the FAA reported over 400 illegal drone incursions near U.S. airports, which is a 25% increase from the same period in 2024. Drone incursions into U.S. military airspace have reached unprecedented levels, and the trend is only accelerating. At military bases across the country, 350 unauthorized drone flights were recorded last year alone. These arent harmless mistakes. They are persistent, coordinated, and, in some cases, hostile.HEGSETH TEARS UP RED TAPE, ORDERS PENTAGON TO BEGIN DRONE SURGE AT TRUMP'S COMMANDThese incidents are not isolated; theyre escalating. Drones have been used to smuggle contraband into prisons, surveil energy facilities and ports, and even collide with manned aircraft, narrowly avoiding catastrophe. As drones become faster, cheaper and easier to operate, our systems for detecting, coordinating, and responding remain fractured, outdated, and dangerously inadequate.From commercial airliners and emergency helicopters to power grids and correctional facilities, these vulnerabilities cut across every critical sector. Without stronger detection, clear enforcement authority, and a unified approach to managing airspace, the risk will only grow. This is no longer a question of if these gaps will be exploited, but when, how often, and at what cost.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONThe root of the problem is not technological. The solutions exist today. What we lack is a national framework, a unified, real-time system to track, manage and respond to low-altitude air traffic.DRONE INCURSIONS ON US BASES COME UNDER INTENSE SCRUTINY AS DEVICES PROVE LETHALITY OVERSEASWe need a flight information exchange that allows law enforcement, regulators, and operators to see whats flying, where it is, and who is responsible. We need cryptographically secure digital credentials that link drones, their pilots and their missions to prevent spoofing. And we need Remote ID signals that cant be manipulated.Right now, too many decisions depend on disconnected sensors, slow approvals and guesswork. We must fuse radar, RF and acoustic data into a single surveillance picture. The FAA needs to publish a national mission-priority table to ensure emergency flights arent delayed or grounded. Most urgently, Congress must expand counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems authority to include local law enforcement before the current federal authority sunsets this September.The technology is ready. The risks are growing. We no longer have the luxury of delay. Its time for Congress, regulators and industry to act together before these threats escalate into disasters.We can protect our skies before the next drone incident becomes a national tragedy.

A new study has found a link between rapid eye movement (REM) sleep and Alzheimers disease.The research from China, published in the journal Alzheimers & Dementia by the Alzheimers Association, analyzed the sleep cycles of 128 adults in varying states of cognition.The study found that the highest occurrence of REM latency which is when it takes longer for someone to reach the first REM period after drifting off to sleep was associated with the highest risk of Alzheimers.MEN FACE DOUBLE DEMENTIA RISK IF THEY HAVE A HIDDEN GENETIC MUTATIONThe researchers concluded that prolonged REM latency may serve as a "novel marker of risk factor" for Alzheimers disease and related dementias.Dr. Wendy Troxel, senior behavioral scientist at the RAND Corporation in California, said this study adds to "growing evidence" that specific sleep features, like prolonged REM sleep, are linked to Alzheimers biomarkers."REM sleep is the stage of sleep when dreams mostly occur, and is critically important for memory consolidation and emotional processing," Utah-based Troxel, who is also author of "Sharing the Covers: Every Couples Guide to Better Sleep," told Fox News Digital.This new research aligns with findings from Troxel's own lab, which have shown that other signs of poor sleep health like shorter duration and poor quality are associated with worse cognitive function.MAKING THESE 11 LIFESTYLE CHANGES COULD WARD OFF ALZHEIMER'S, EXPERT SAYS"Sleep disruptions may contribute to the buildup of amyloid and tau proteins, key features of Alzheimers pathology," the sleep expert said."But its also important to note that the Alzheimers disease process itself can disrupt sleep, suggesting a bidirectional association between sleep problems and cognitive decline."Dr. Giulio Taglialatela, vice president and research institute director of the Brain Health Institute at the University of Texas Medical Branch, reacted to these findings in a separate interview with Fox News Digital.Taglialatela said its been "long understood" that getting a good nights sleep is associated with a lower risk of developing dementia."Our brains use sleep to clear out toxic proteins, like those associated with Alzheimers, and these results show that the cleaning mechanism is less effective when it takes someone longer to enter the REM cycle," he noted."Unfortunately, there is nothing an individual can do to control how long it takes to enter REM sleep," the expert."However, the expert said, the findings provide a "promising avenue" for predicting the likelihood of someone eventually developing dementia."Early intervention in Alzheimers is essential for delaying its progression, and measuring REM sleep could be a marker to indicate who may be a candidate for treatment even before they start to show impaired cognitive function," Taglialatela said.The study did have some limitations, the researchers acknowledged primarily that it was cross-sectional, "and thus the direction of the association cannot be determined."The sample size was also relatively small, and the researchers only focused on one specific type of tau protein.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTERThere is also the possibility that monitoring sleep in a clinical setting may introduce "environmental disturbances," impacting sleep measurement accuracy, the researchers noted. "Future studies will benefit from research in real-world home settings," they wrote.While these findings are important, Troxel said, she encourages individuals to not allow the information to be "another source of worry that keeps you awake at night.""Avoid the tendency to become overly fixated on metrics like REM sleep percentage or latency from consumer sleep trackers, as they have limited accuracy in determining sleep architecture," she cautioned. "Obsessing on such data can increase anxiety, which is a powerful sleep disruptor."The best approach is to focus on the foundations of good sleep health, the expert said.Adults should strive for seven to nine hours of shuteye and should maintain consistent sleep and wake times, according to Troxel."Minimize common disruptors such as excessive caffeine and alcohol, which are known to fragment REM sleep, [as well as] screen use before bedtime," she added.For more Health articles, visitwww.foxnews.com/health"Focusing on these core sleep habits is the most effective and evidence-based way to support the brain and overall health."Taglialatela also encourages individuals to focus on creating an "ideal sleep environment" while maintaining "good bedtime habits" to reduce the risk of developing Alzheimers.

"All Quiet on the Western Front" is the title of Erich Maria Remarques moving World War I novel. As of July 2025, its all quiet on the U.S. southern border. How quiet?In June, the Border Patrol encountered just over 6,000 inadmissible aliens at ports of entry. Under President Joe Biden, they sometimes sawtwice that manyin a single day. The total number of inadmissible aliens encountered in June, at both our northern and southern borders, at or between ports of entry, was25,243 the lowest monthly total in U.S. history.And of all those encountered in June, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released zero- for the second month in a row. In May, DHS alsoreleasednot a single alien they stopped trying to enter the United States illegally. In May 2024, in contrast, they released at least 62,000 not counting more than 30,000 inadmissible aliens they let in every month using immigration parole, and thousands more "gotaways" who snuck in without being stopped or identified.BORDER CROSSINGS PLUMMET TO HISTORIC LOWS; TRUMP'S ENFORCEMENT POLICIES YIELD BIG RESULTSOther than abusing parole, the Biden administration disguised the entry of millions of inadmissible aliens into our country through catch-and-release: detain them for a few hours, do cursory data entry, then move them inside where they are hard to find and deport later.Former Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas testified in December 2023 that DHS was releasing upwards of 85% of aliens caught entering illegally. That was the worst month for encounters of inadmissible aliens on the southern border in U.S. history 251,178. That means around 213,500 were likely released about 10 times the TOTAL number of aliens encountered last month on all our borders combined. More inadmissible, unidentified aliens were released, in one month, than the current population of Tallahassee, Florida.Making it hard for a future president to restore the rule of law was part of the plan and now, the legacy media is doing its part by painting routinelaw enforcementas authoritarian excess.'TRUMP EFFECT' TOUTED AS SOUTHERN BORDER NUMBERS STAY LOW, INCLUDING NEW RECORDUnder President Donald Trump, aliens entering without permission are mostly being detained pending the completion of their due immigration process as thelaw explicitly requires. In some cases, that will mean anexpedited removalprocess under the Immigration and Nationality Act. But many more will exploit our overly generous and backed-up asylum process to slow things down.Reportedly, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will no longer allow routine bond hearings for aliens to ask an immigration judge to release them pending their process. Why? Because, when detained, aliens always show up for each hearing. They want it done quickly, especially if they know they have no credible asylum case. When let loose in the country, free to work, aliens want to drag it out. Many dont show up for their immigration court dates. In Bidens term, more thanhalf a million aliensdidnt show up for their removal hearings.Detaining illegal aliens throughout their entire process means that if the result is an order for their removal (that is, deportation to their home country or another that will take them), the judges decision can be carried out quickly and safely. If theyre released into the U.S. interior, it takes time and staff to find and re-arrest them later.NEW DATA REVEALS BORDER CROSSINGS REACH RECORD LOWS AMID TRUMP ADMIN'S CRACKDOWNSpeed and efficiency are in everyones interest, and in normal times, an expedited removal case should take only a few weeks from start to finish. Asylum cases can take longer, especially with appeals, but that should still mean only months, not years.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONThe pace has slowed in recent years due to the massive backlog caused by unchecked illegal entry and meritless asylum claims. But the Big Beautiful Bill has$170 billionto hire 300 more immigration judges and more DHS staff, increase detention capacity to 100,000, and more. Increased detention will remove incentives for aliens to make baseless claims.Trump ended catch-and-release as the default policy for inadmissible aliens. He closed the supposed "lawful pathways" of parole and government encouragement of asylum claims. He reinstated Remain in Mexico and agreements with safe third countries to take deported aliens. Heresumed building a wallto impede easy crossing of the border with Mexico. And Trumpstopped fundingthe web of activist NGOs that got fat from facilitating mass illegal migration.BORDER CZAR TOM HOMAN REVEALS UNPRECEDENTED SUCCESS IN TRUMP'S BORDER STRATEGYEqually important, Trump had the fortitude to back federal agents in doing their duty. Under Biden, ICE was told to ignore most illegal immigrantsjust like police are obliged by politicians to look the other way in our big cities when it comes to myriad crimes that undermine the quality of life for everyone. Now, agents are out doing their jobs, enforcing federal law. The media and some politicians are apoplectic to see that its working. While Biden complained of invisible forces beyond his control, or asked for more money or new laws from Congress, Trump acted. He withdrew the red carpet for the worlds inadmissible economic migrants, and they stopped coming.Even if most media outletspretendto be perplexed at the relationship between policy and result, Americans can link cause and effect, and lets hope they get used to it. Then they will never allow a future president of either party to abandon his duties and throw open the border again. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM SIMON HANKINSON

Bryson DeChambeau is going to be representing the United States in this years Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, and he had quite the message for Team Europe when asked about it after his final round at The Open Championship on Sunday.Keegan Bradley, Team USAs captain, texted Bob Harig of Sports Illustrated confirming that DeChambeau will be playing for the Stars and Stripes even if he is out of the top six in the Ryder Cup standings by the time players earn their spots on their respective teams.If that is the case, DeChambeau will be a captains pick by Bradley.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMAn emotional DeChambeau spoke with reporters after a roaring comeback in his final round on Sunday, when he shot a 64 to finish tied 10th at Royal Portrush, and he said he spoke "briefly" with Bradley during the week.Then, he saw something "in our lockers that was pretty inspirational." DeChambeau called the message "personal," and kept it to himself. However, he made a strong statement ahead of the Ryder Cup, an event Europe won in 2023 in Italy.PGA STAR'S DAD SKIPPING 'UNWATCHABLE' RYDER CUP AT BETHPAGE BLACK: 'AFRAID OF WHAT'S GOING TO HAPPEN'"It meant a lot," DeChambeau said of Bradleys trust in him on Team USA. "This years no joke. Were tired of it. Were tired of losing."DeChambeau could very well need a captains pick from Bradley due to playing for LIV Golf. He is no longer eligible for points in the U.S. Ryder Cup standings, and he sits fifth on the list.DeChambeau has a small lead over Justin Thomas at the moment, though other PGA Tour stars are just outside the cutoff. The top six golfers on the list after the BMW Championship in August will be automatic Team USA players for the Ryder Cup, and DeChambeau doesnt have any more opportunities to earn those points.However, Bradleys captaincy gives him six picks to round out the 12-man group. DeChambeau, to him, is a no-brainer."Bryson is going to be a very important piece to us winning the Ryder Cup," Bradley texted Sports Illustrated. "He brings so much. He brings energy, passion, but most importantly, hes one of the best players on the planet."DeChambeau didnt play for Team USA in 2023, when they were beaten convincingly in Rome. However, he was a part of two Ryder Cup teams in 2019 and 2021, the latter of which was a victory at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin.As of Sunday, Scottie Scheffler is the only given for Team USA on the Ryder Cup standings board with 27,770.33 points. Xander Schauffele (12,706.10), J.J. Spaun (12,271.85), the winner of this years U.S. Open, Russell Henley (11,166.85), DeChambeau (10,318.00), and Thomas (10,078.31) round out the list. The next-closest golfer is Collin Morikawa in seventh place with 9,743.61 points.The Ryder Cup will be held on Long Island from Sept. 26-28 at the famous Bethpage Black Course.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.