President Donald Trump bid farewell to King Charles III to talk politics while Melania Trump carried on her engagements with the royal wives.Trump was all smiles as he shared a warm handshake with the beaming monarch before departing Windsor Castle. The president is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at Chequers, the British leaders rural retreat. Topics like Gaza, the war in Ukraine and trade are set to be on the agenda.Meanwhile, the first lady teamed up with Kate Middleton and visited the Squirrel Scouts. They stepped out at Frogmore Gardens in Windsor. Just prior, Melania toured the Queen Marys Dolls House with Queen Camilla.KATE MIDDLETON STUNS IN GLITTERING TIARA MOMENT FOR TRUMP'S STATE VISIT AT WINDSOR CASTLEThe joint outing between Melania, 55, and the Princess of Wales, 43, is a first for the women. They joined the U.K.s Chief Scout Dwayne Fields and members of the Scouts Squirrels program to witness children explore nature and earn their "Go Wild" badge.During the outing, Kate was spotted sitting on the grass as she spoke with the children about their art. Meanwhile, a little girl took Melania's hand and led her to a table where other children were building "bug hotels" from cardboard and tubes, People reported."Show me how, what I should do," said Melania to the child, as quoted by the outlet. When she was asked about her favorite bug, the first lady replied, "a ladybug."The cause hits close to home for Kate. The princess, who was a Brownie as a child, has been Joint President of the Scout Association since 2020.Kate has also cited nature as a source of support while she was undergoing treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer in 2024. After completing chemotherapy, the mother of three revealed in January that she is in remission.On the final day of the state visit, Melania and Camilla, 78, stepped out together to tour Queen Marys Dolls House and the Royal Library at Windsor Castle.Queen Mary's Dolls' House is considered the largest and most famous miniature home, according to the Royal Collection Trust.Built between 1921 and 1924 for Queen Mary by British architect Sir Edwin Lutyens, it includes works from more than 1,500 artists, craftspeople and manufacturers of the early 20th century. The home was completed with the contributions of 250 craftspeople, 60 artist-decorators, 700 artists, 600 writers and 500 donors, the trust noted."The house was intended to be as true to life as possible," the Royal Collection Trusts website said. "It even includes electricity, running water and working lifts. Each room is beautifully furnished and waiting to be explored." Lutyens wrote that it was aimed to be a "mini mansion," one that Queen Mary and King George V could have lived in.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSAmong the items that were viewed at the royal library included Queen Elizabeth's copy of "Alice in Wonderland," as well as the king's collection of Beatrix Potter books.Todays agenda is coming after last nights banquet in St. Georges Hall at Windsor Castle, which featured 160 guests.Before the feast, Trump said his second state visit was "one of the highest honors of my life.""Its a singular privilege to be the first American president welcomed here and, if you think about it, its a lot of presidents and this was the second state visit, and thats the first, and maybe thats going to be the last time," said Trump.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER"But this is truly one of the highest honors of my life, such respect for you and such respect for your country."Ahead of his departure this morning, Trump told reporters, "He's a great gentleman, and a great King" moments after shaking the monarch's hand on the steps of Windsor Castle.After Melania's engagement with Kate, she will join her husband at Chequers before the state visit officially comes to an end.No U.S. president, or any other world leader, has ever had the honor of a second U.K. state visit, The Associated Press reported. The festivities involved 120 horses and 1,300 troops including the largest guard of honor in living memory.Hundreds of staff worked through the halls and grounds of the nearly 1,000-year-old Windsor Castle to ensure the monarch welcomed the couple in true royal fashion. The late queenfirst hosted the Trumps in 2019 during his first administration.Prince William, heir to the British throne, held a private meeting with the Trumps alongside Kate, People reported. While Kensington Palace didn't provide details on what was discussed, the meeting was described as "warm and friendly," the outlet shared.The second state visit, which officially kicked off on Sept. 17, wraps up on Sept. 18.

Sylvester Stallone is still in shock after receiving a Kennedy Center honor for doing work he would "do for free" if he had to.The "Tulsa King" star told Fox News Digital that receiving this prestigious award was never something he planned for himself."I try to put it into words. It's such a shock and revelation. It's something I didn't expect, ever. And now I don't know what to do," he said.Stallone explained that he's in the process of writing a book, "How Rocky Happened: 1969 to the Oscars," and has been going down memory lane, remembering all the "insanity" that came from filming the famed "Rocky" movies.TRUMP AND MELANIA TO HEADLINE POWER-PLAYER PACKED KENNEDY CENTER OPENING NIGHT"When you get this Kennedy Center honor, it's just something I still, at this age, can't fathom that you actually get a prize for what you do that you would do for free. You know what I mean? I've been so lucky. I've been blessed, everything. And on top of that, you're gonna give me a chocolate sundae? Come on. Jesus," Stallone said.In August, President Donald Trump announced the stars set to be honored at the highly anticipated ceremony in December.Aside from Stallone, the honorees this year are country legend George Strait, rock band KISS, English actor Michael Crawford and iconic singer Gloria Gaynor, known for her hits, including "I Will Survive."Trump, now chairman of the Kennedy Center, is ramping up efforts to reshape the honors program pushing for a glitzier, star-studded celebration.WATCH: Sylvester Stallone says Kennedy Center honor is 'something I still cant fathom'"The 48th Kennedy Center Honorees are outstanding people, incredible, we can't wait in a few short months since I became chairman of the board, the Kennedy Center, we've completely reversed the decline of this cherished national institution," he said in his speech.When reporters asked Trump how involved he was in selecting the 2025 honorees, he didnt hold back."I was about 98% involved they all came through me," he said.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSTrump explained he personally greenlit each honoree, and made it known that some didnt make the cut."I turned down plenty, they were too woke I had a couple of wokesters. No, we have great people. This is very different than it used to be."Trump ended his "very long answer" by saying he "was very involved" in the selection of the Kennedy Center Honorees.During Stallone's interview with Fox News Digital, he discussed his hit show "Tulsa King" and explained that it's the closest role he's played that shows his true self."It's as close as I'm ever going to come to showing who I am, my real personality. That's how I would react. It was an experiment."This is pretty much me as a gangster," Stallone said.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERHe also said the pressure is high to keep up with high-quality seasons as "Tulsa King" progresses and compared the TV show to the "Rocky" films.WATCH: Sylvester Stallone talks season 3 of 'Tulsa King'"It's pretty tense, it is. It's unnerving because, just like with Rockys', how do you top the last round that did better than the one before that? And that comes with, here we go again, the team. You gotta have that great team behind you. But the thing is, it's true. You don't win the big games without a great team," Stallone told Fox News Digital."Tulsa King" season three premieres on Sunday, September 21, on Paramount+.Fox News Digital's Stephanie Giang-Paunon contributed to this report.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

While accused assassin Luigi Mangione has thousands of supporters online and attracts demonstrators outside of his court appearances, their push for "jury nullification" in his pending cases may be a long shot, experts tell Fox News Digital.The 26-year-old former Ivy Leaguer is accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a Minnesota father of two, outside a shareholder conference in New York City on Dec. 4. Mangione allegedly kept journals that described his plans for the attack, his intent to send a message and condemnations of the health insurance industry."This case is not a Prohibition case nor a draft-dodging situation it was an outright premeditated murder," said Joseph Giacalone, a retired NYPD sergeant and criminal justice professor at Penn State Lehigh Valley. "My only concern is that Alvin Bragg has lost a number of high profile cases and was just dealt another blow with the dismissal of the terror charge in this case."LUIGI MANGIONE FACES JUDGE AS POLICE WARN BUSINESS LEADERS OF RISING ASSASSINATION RISKSA New York judge found no basis for terror-related charges in the alleged assassination case and threw them out Tuesday taking first-degree murder and a potential life without parole sentence off the table. Mangione still faces a second-degree murder charge, which carries a maximum penalty of life in prison, with the potential for parole.APPARENT LUIGI MANGIONE SUPPORTER CLAIMS SHE'S 'MARRIED' TO HIS 'AI' AT COURTHOUSE RALLYMany of Mangione's defenders have noted he is considered innocent until proven guilty in the eyes of the law. Jury nullification would be the result of jurors delivering a verdict based on their own ideology rather than the law at trial.In addition to Mangione's widespread support, she noted that New York also has an "extreme emotional disturbance" defense that lawyers can use to gin up sympathy for their client and to attempt to have the severity of charges reduced. As an affirmative defense, Mangione's lawyers would have to convince jurors of such an argument at trial, she said.LUIGI MANGIONE DEFENSE SHARED SAME RECORDS THEY CLAIMED CONSTITUTED PRIVACY VIOLATION: PROSECUTORSEven if jury nullification doesn't happen, however, the defense only needs one juror on their side to force a mistrial, according to Linda Kenney Baden, a high-profile defense attorney whose clients have included Aaron Hernandez and Casey Anthony."This defense is compatible with trying to find [one or more] jurors who can hang the jury," she told Fox News Digital. "But this is a premeditated murder, so NY will retry him over and over."Separately, federal prosecutors are warning that he was inspiring support for other attacks, too."Certain quarters of the public who openly identify as acolytes of the defendant have increasingly begun to view violence as an acceptable, or even necessary, substitute for reasoned political disagreement," federal prosecutors wrote to a New York judge on Aug. 27.Specifically, they mentioned a mass shooting on Park Avenue.FEDERAL JUDGE GRANTS MANGIONE ACCESS TO LAPTOP IN JAIL AHEAD OF MURDER TRIAL"On July 28, 2025, Shane Tamura brought an assault rifle to a Manhattan office building, a short distance away from where Mangione had killed Thompson," prosecutors wrote. "Tamura shot and killed four people, including an off-duty police officer, an executive of a financial services firm, and a security guard, and he injured others, including an employee of the National Football League ("NFL"). Like Mangione, Tamura left behind a piece of evidence for investigators to find, blaming the NFL and football for causing chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Almost immediately, members of the public sympathetic to the defendant touted Tamuras actions as a laudable continuation of the defendants philosophy."Fourteen days after prosecutors filed this memo with a federal court in Manhattan, a sniper shot and killed Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk at a speaking event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.LUIGI MANGIONES LAWYERS SLAM VAGUE ALLEGATIONS, DEMAND FEDS SHOW THEIR HAND IN BAREBONES CEO MURDER CASELike Mangione, the suspect in that case was accused of writing messages on bullets used in the attack. Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old from southern Utah, faces aggravated murder and other charges in connection with the attack.As of Wednesday afternoon, nearly 35,000 Mangione supporters had donated more than $1.2 million toward his defense in the three criminal proceedings he faces in New York, in Pennsylvania and federally.The cover photo for the fundraiser is an image of Mangione's arrival in New York City after he was flown from Pennsylvania, where police captured him, to an airport on suburban Long Island. Wearing shackles and an orange jumpsuit, he is flanked by dozens of officers wearing NYPD and FBI gear.His supporters have subsequently shown up in force outside his Manhattan court hearings as the murder case proceeds, many of them dressed up like Nintendo's Luigi character and carrying signs. One notable sign present Tuesday, when the judge tossed state-level terror charges, read simply, "Jury Nullification."But while the group cheered news of Judge Gregory Carro's decision, their broader hopes could be wishful thinking."Jury nullification could always be an issue, especially with how this kid has come to encapsulate so many progressive gripes against corporations and the insurance industry, but I dont think even Manhattan criminal justice has been that completely defanged," Paul Mauro, a former NYPD inspector and Fox News contributor, previously told Fox News Digital. "Yes, this is the venue that got us Alvin Bragg, but this is also the venue in which 12 ordinary New Yorkers acquitted Daniel Penny."Following up Wednesday, he said he's still doubtful jury nullification would be a problem."[It's] always possible, but I still lean hard against it," he said. "But this is the Mamdani NYC, so anything's possible."

Happy hours are sacred rituals for many American workers, but a handful of states continue to ban them.For many 9-to-5ers, happy hours are a time when workers can grab affordable alcoholic drinks and let off steam with their co-workers or friends.Yet there are still some states where these casual get-togethers are forbidden and they're not tied to one region.BARTENDERS' STRONG BUT SILENT MESSAGE TO DRUNK PATRONS SPARKS HEATED VIRAL DEBATEMany of these bans began in the 1980s as a response to drunk driving.Here are seven states in which happy hours are outlawed.The Bay State was one of the first U.S. states to ban happy hours.In 1984, a 20-year-old woman named Kathleen Barry was killed in a drunk-driving crash, prompting legal reforms in Massachusetts.RESTAURANTS MAY BE BANNED FROM HANDING OUT KETCHUP PACKETS, NAPKINS UNDER DELAWARE BILLState law forbids free or discounted drinks, including two-for-one offers.The ban is not without critics. Massachusetts state Sen. Julian Cyr spoke out against the ban in July, the Fox affiliate in Boston reported.Cyr said happy hours would bring people back to bars and restaurants that have been struggling since the pandemic.Alaska law prohibits the sale of alcohol for "less than the price regularly charged for the beverages during the same calendar week," according to the Alaska State Legislature's website.MAN DOCUMENTS INFLATED GROCERY PRICES IN ALASKAN HOMETOWN: 'EVERYTHING NEEDS TO BE FLOWN IN'Unlimited drinks, two-for-one specials and drinking contests are also off-limits.Happy hours are prohibited under Rhode Island law, per the state's Department of Business Regulation."Daily specials," or fixed-price drinks available all day, are still allowed.The ban originated in 1985 due to concerns about drunk driving, according to Rhode Island Monthly.Unlike other states, Utah didn't pass its happy hour ban until 2011.BARTENDERS SPILL THE BEANS ON GEN Z'S 'ANNOYING' DRINK-BY-DRINK PAYMENT HABITUtah outlaws the sale of alcohol at any "special or reduced price that encourages overconsumption or intoxication."The Vermont Brewers Association (VBA) notes that happy hours are currently banned in the Green Mountain State."Under current law, Vermont establishments can't reduce drink prices for a limited time, but they can reduce them for an entire day," the VBA states.The North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Commission outlaws the sale of alcoholic beverages through happy hour promotions.7 BEST LOW-CARB BEERS THAT ARE ALSO BIG ON FLAVOR, ACCORDING TO NEW RANKINGDrinks must be sold at one price for a full business day, according to the commission's website.North Carolina passed its ban in 1985, but its restrictions remain looser than most.While "true happy hours" are off the table, businesses in the Tar Heel State are still permitted to offer all-day drink specials.The Schooner State also follows a model similar to North Carolina's ban.IS IT 'RUDE' TO BOX UP LEFTOVERS WHEN SOMEONE ELSE PAYS? FATHER-SON FEUD SPARKS DEBATEBars can't sell free or below-cost drinks, per the Oklahoma Restaurant Association, and specials must remain at least 6% above cost.Lindiwe Davis, a New York-based workplace culture expert, told Fox News Digital that happy-hour bans can severely impact the office environment."In states that ban happy hours, the casual connections that can spark mentorship and networking vanish unless leaders intentionally replace them," she noted.Davis suggested that managers still create social spaces such as coffee meetups or team lunches in states that ban happy hours.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER"More employees are still looking for camaraderie, coalition and community. And access shouldn't depend on whether your state allows discounted cocktails," Davis said.Steve Mehr, foundingpartner of personal injury law firm Sweet James, told Fox News Digital that he's "seen firsthand the devastation drunk driving causes."MORE FROM FOX NEWS LIFESTYLE"From that perspective, anything that reduces excessive drinking before getting behind the wheel is worth examining," Mehr said.But the California-based attorney called bans a "blunt instrument" that shifts, rather than solves, the problem."People who are determined to drink will find a way," Mehr said."What truly makes a difference," he added, "is accountability, stronger enforcement, better education and creating a culture where friends don't let friends drive impaired."

Prosecutors are expected to rest their case Thursday in the federal trial of Ryan Routh accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at his West Palm Beach golf club in 2024 after Wednesday's testimony centered on a gray storage box, a 12-page "Dear World" letter and accounts from longtime acquaintances.Prosecutors used FBI Special Agent Garett Foo to walk jurors through the gray box recovered in North Carolina, which contained phones, ammunition, an "improvised firing mechanism" and Routh's alleged handwritten "Dear World" letter.Per Judge Aileen Cannons ruling, jurors were shown only the first three sentences of that letter, including: "This was an assassination attempt on Donald Trump I will offer $150,000 to whomever can complete the job."FBI PHONE EXTRACTIONS, DNA TESTIMONY HEADLINE DAY 7 OF RYAN ROUTH TRIALRouth representing himself had argued the whole letter should be brought into evidence, but Judge Cannon had only approved those first three lines. Routh argued that if the whole letter didnt get into evidence, at least include three words from near the end of the letter, "shred his airplane."Routh told Cannon theres "nothing about a golf course" in the letter and that the jury at least needed "some context this is about shredding his airplane," not assassinating him at his golf course."How can you take three sentences out of 12 pages?" asked Routh. "How fair is that?" He added that the main object here was to "ascertain the truth."RYAN ROUTH TRIAL CONTINUES AFTER AGENT TESTIFIES SUSPECT AIMED RIFLE AT HIM ON TRUMPS GOLF COURSETwo former associates, brothers Samuel and Lazaro Plata, also testified with Spanish-English interpreters. Samuel Plata described finding the gray box with cartridges, pipes, four phones and a letter and said he alerted law enforcement.Lazaro told jurors Routh left the box at his home and said three phrases from the letter stuck in his memory: "Dear World," "Donald Trump," and "$150,000."RYAN ROUTH TRIAL CONTINUES AFTER AGENT TESTIFIES SUSPECT AIMED RIFLE AT HIM ON TRUMPS GOLF COURSEIn a text shown in court, Routh wrote: "Ryan Routh here. Want to give you my son Orans number in case I die in the next 10 or 20 years, so you can reach him." On cross-examination, Routh asked, "Are you mad at me?" Lazaro replied, "How do you want me to feel?" Routh: "I want you to be happy." Cannon ended the exchange after Routh continued trying to pivot.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPProsecutors plan to finish their case and Cannon told the defense to be ready with witnesses Friday morning. Routh has indicated he plans to call a firearms expert and character witnesses, but it remains unclear whether he will testify on his own behalf.

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D.D. Lewis, a former Dallas Cowboys linebacker who was on the team for their two Super Bowl championship seasons in 1971 and 1977, has died, the team announced. He was 79.Lewis was a Cowboys lifer having been selected by the team in the sixth round of the 1968 draft out of Mississippi State and staying with the team through the 1981 season. He played in 27 playoff games for Dallas, which is the franchise record.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"We mourn the passing of Bulldog legend D.D. Lewis," Mississippi State said in a post on social media. "An All-SEC standout and 1967 SEC Defensive Player of the Year, he played 13 years with the Dallas Cowboys, appeared in five Super Bowls, won two, and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2001."Lewis was described as "one of the most underappreciated players in franchise history" in his obituary on the Cowboys website. He was mostly relegated to a backup role on defense for Chuck Howley until the 1973 season when he had two fumble recoveries during the year.He became one of the top linebackers for Tom Landrys "Doomsday Defense" next to Lee Roy Jordan. He quickly turned into an impact player. In Super Bowl XII, he had a sack in the 27-10 win over the Denver Broncos.DALE LOLLEY, WHO CHRONICLED STEELERS FOR DECADES, DEAD AT 56Lewis was also known for his famous quote when describing Texas Stadium in 1982. It may be one of the top quotes coming out of the franchise, rivaling Jimmy Johnsons, "How bout them Cowboys?""Texas Stadium has a hole in its roof so God can watch his favorite team play," Lewis said.He was never a Pro Bowler or an All-Pro selection but was named to the Cowboys Siler Anniversary Team in 1984.Lewis played in 186 games and was credited with 15.5 sacks.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

A military helicopter crash investigation is underway in the state of Washington following a downed aircraft Wednesday night, officials confirmed to Fox News.The crash happened in the Summit Lake area near Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) on Wednesday night, the Thurston County Sheriff's Office said on Facebook. "We have been advised that the military lost contact with a helicopter in the area, and we are working closely with JBLM to deploy any resources needed to assist," the post said.A spokesperson for the base said that the incident happened around 9 p.m. local time "in a rural area near the installation."ARMY HELICOPTER THAT CRASHED WITH COMMERCIAL PLANE IN DC WAS FLYING ABOVE ALTITUDE LIMIT: NTSB"This remains a developing situation, and no additional details are available at this time," a statement said.This is a developing story. Check back here for updates.

In the latest evidence of the direct relationship between sleep and health, researchers have found that chronic insomnia can significantly increase dementia risk.That equates to a three-year acceleration of brain aging, according to the study, which was published in Neurology, the journal from the American Academy of Neurology.The study followed 2,750 cognitively healthy older adults averaging 70 years of age over a period of more than 5- years. Roughly 16% of them suffered from chronic insomnia, according to a press release for the study.WOMAN'S SNORING WAS SYMPTOM OF RARE FORM OF CANCER: 'DON'T IGNORE IT'"Chronic insomnia" is defined as a struggle to fall and/or stay asleep which is different than people trying to pursue the "perfect sleep," according to study author Diego Z. Carvalho, M.D., of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota."Chronic insomnia was associated with a 40% increased risk of developing cognitive impairment and dementia," Carvalho, who is also a member of the American Academy of Neurology, told Fox News Digital.Over the course of the study, 14% of the people with chronic insomnia developed mild cognitive impairment or dementia, compared to 10% of those who did not have the sleep disorder.The researchers were surprised to find that participants with chronic insomnia who reported sleeping more than usual had fewer white matter spots in the brain areas where small vessel disease may have damaged brain tissue, which have been linked to cerebrovascular disease.HIDDEN SLEEP DANGER COULD INCREASE RISK OF 172 DISEASES, MAJOR STUDY REVEALSAdditional tests also found that this group scored lower in thinking skills. This was after adjusting for other factors like age, high blood pressure, sleep medications and sleep apnea diagnoses."Participants with chronic insomnia with perceived reduced sleep duration had poorer brain health, according to brain imaging findings linked to Alzheimers disease and cerebrovascular disease," Carvalho said.People who had the APOE 4 gene, which is linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer's, were more likely to show bigger declines in memory and thinking skills, the study found.Based on these findings, chronic insomnia could be a potentially modifiable risk factor for cognitive impairment and dementia, according to Carvalho."This reinforces the importance of treating chronic insomnia not just to improve sleep quality, but potentially to protect brain health as we age," he said. "Our results also add to a growing body of evidence that sleep isn't just about rest it's also about brain resilience."Dr. Marc Siegel, senior medical analyst for Fox News in New York, was not involved in the study, but said that it shows an "important association" between sleep deprivation and dementia or cognitive impairment.NEW MRI BRAIN SCAN PREDICTS ALZHEIMER'S RISK YEARS BEFORE SYMPTOMS DEVELOP"We already know that the brain self-cleanses waste products during sleep, and that sleep is restorative to brain cells but we still dont know whether the effect observed here is directly due to inattention from sleeplessness (on testing) and memory effects that could be short term," he told Fox News Digital."The issue of actual neurodegeneration due to insomnia is probable, but not proven by this study."The cognitive decline could be directly due to the insomnia itself or to the breakdown of brain function that occurs as a result, Siegel added.Dr. Earnest Lee Murray, aboard-certified neurologist at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee, confirmed that chronic insomnia has long been known to lead to health concerns, both neurologically and non-neurologically."The study emphasizes that even a short period of chronic insomnia can lead to potential detrimental cognitive effects later in life," Murray, who was not involved in the research, told Fox News Digital."The study also showed chronic insomnia seems to alter the structure of the brain by increasing white matter changes commonly seen in patients with vascular pathology, such as hypertension and diabetes."The study did have some limitations, the researcher noted."We did not have instruments to assess the severity of insomnia at baseline or over time," Carvalho told Fox News Digital. "We lack longitudinal objective sleep data to look at sleep duration estimates over the years."The researchers were also unable to adjust for which patients received treatment for obstructive sleep apnea, such as CPAP therapy."We also did not have full information on the duration of usage or doses of sleep medication," Carvalho added.He also reiterated that the study does not prove that insomnia directly causes brain aging, only that there is an association between the two.Anyone suffering from insomnia on a frequent basis should talk with their physician about ruling out potential medical reasons, Lee advised."Treatment may include cognitive behavioral therapy, or pharmaceutical therapy may be an option," he said.The researchers recommended adopting better sleep practices, including cutting out caffeinated beverages in the afternoon, cutting down on alcohol consumption, avoiding large meals or exercise before going to bed, and reducing exposure to electronics prior to bedtime.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTERThe researcher did warn that pursuit of the "perfect sleep" can sometimes lead to an obsession with excessive tracking of sleep data, leading to "performance anxiety," which can end up having the opposite effect."Tracking does not help with your sleep good sleep practices do," he said.Carvalho also urged caution when it comes to taking a pill for better sleep."Although sleep medications can help and are available for patients with chronic insomnia, they do not work very well in the long run if good sleep practices are not adopted," he said. "There is no solution for poor sleep issues that does not start with the patient doing the right things."Murray echoed the importance of good sleep hygiene, including not using electronic devices in bed and limiting the amount of light exposure in the room to enhance the quality of sleep.For more Health articles, visitwww.foxnews.com/healthThe study was supported by the National Institutes of Health, GHR Foundation, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, and a grant from Sleep Number Corporation to the Mayo Clinic.

Imagine your parents or grandparents buying a house, raising a family, and living comfortably all on a single paycheck. Today, even with two full-time incomes, many Americans barely scrape by. What happened?The truth, as exposed in "1971: How All of Americas Problems Can Be Traced to a Singular Date in History," is far more explosive than youve been told. This isnt about inflation or changing lifestyles. Its about a deliberate, top-down policy pivot that sabotaged the financial security of millions.In August 1971, President Richard Nixon didnt just make a routine economic decision he pulled the rug out from under the middle class. By severing the dollars link to gold, the government unshackled itself from fiscal discipline, and Americans lost their last safeguard against runaway inflation. Overnight, your familys savings became vulnerable, and the future was mortgaged for short-term political gain.Before this seismic shift, a single breadwinners salary was enough to buy a home and provide for a family. After 1971, the rules changed and not by accident. Wages stagnated, the cost of living soared and the price of housing shot skyward. Families were forced into the "two-income trap," where even double the pay couldnt keep pace with the artificially inflated costs of essentials.GOLD MIGHT GLITTER, BUT ITS STILL MONEY. TAXES SHOULD TREAT IT THAT WAYTodays dual-income households are a symptom, not a solution. The system is set up so that, despite working harder and longer, American families are poorer than previous generations. The post-1971 era unleashed banks to flood the market with easy credit, driving home prices to ludicrous heights while real incomes froze.The result? The American dream was transformed into a cruel joke a game rigged so only the wealthy win.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONPoliticians and pundits will tell you, "Thats just progress." But the numbers expose the betrayal. A median home cost just $23,000 four times the average household income in 1970. Now, that ratio has exploded, with homes costing eight times what most families earn. Youre not failing; youre being failed by a system that was reengineered to profit the few at the expense of the many.The uncomfortable truth: A single, calculated act in 1971 destroyed the financial foundation of the American middle class. And unless the rigged rules are confronted, the dream of homeownership and a secure future will remain a relic of your parents generation.Dave Erickson is co-author of "1971: How All of America's Problems Can Be Traced to a Singular Day in History" and a bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and Emmy-winning television producer.This essay is excerpted from "1971: How All of Americas Problems Can Be Traced to a Singular Date in History" (Post Hill Press) by Paul Stone, which will be released Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025.

The U.S. on Wednesday once again took aim at Iran and targeted its Axis of Resistance by designating four Iraq-based militias as Foreign Terrorist Organizations.According to the State Department, the groups identified were Harakat al-Nujaba, Kataib Sayyid al-Shuhada, Harakat Ansar Allah al-Awfiya and Kataib al-Imam Ali all four of which were previously designated by the Department of Treasury as Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGT) in 2023."Iran-alignedmilitiagroups have conducted attacks on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad and bases hosting U.S. and Coalition forces, typically using front names or proxy groups to obfuscate their involvement," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in the statement.TRUMP'S IRAN ULTIMATUM STARTED A 60-DAY CLOCK TICKING FOR DECISIVE JUNE STRIKES, BOMBER COMMANDER REVEALSAccording to the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies (FDD), the four groups are all backed by Iran and form the core of an umbrella organization known as the Islamic Resistance in Iraq (IRI), which gained prominence following the Hamas-led October 7, 2023, attack on Israel.The IRI is believed to be responsible for hundreds of attacks in Iraq, Syria and Jordan, and was behind the killing of three U.S. service members during a drone attack in January 2024 in Jordan.AL QAEDA REMAINS MOST DANGEROUS TERRORIST GROUP 24 YEARS AFTER 9/11, EXPERT WARNS"The Trump administration broke the taboo during term one when it proved it could name, shame, and punish Iran-backed militias in Iraq without the country devolving into civil war,"Behnam Ben Taleblu, Iranian expert and senior director of the FDDs Iran program, told Fox News Digital. "Now in term two the administration is upping the ante continuing a campaign of designations against the agents of influence and terror of Iran in Iraq."The four terrorist groups also operate within the Popular Mobilization Forces, which is a coalition force of largely Shia groups that was formed to counter ISIS by the Iraqi government, but which is also strongly influenced by Iran."Tehran relies on these militias to literally have a state within a state in Iraq," Ben Taleblu said. "Sandwiching these and other Iran-backed terror groups between Treasury Department [Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons] SDN listings and State Department [Foreign Terrorist Organizations] FTO listings, as the Trump administration previously did with their patron, the IRGC, in term one is the right approach."

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