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."

1. Disney yanks Jimmy Kimmel's show following backlash over Charlie Kirk assassination remarks2. Relative reveals why roommate of Kirk's alleged assassin was kicked out of parents home3. Law enforcement officers killed, others injured in PennsylvaniaMADE DEMANDS Charlie Kirk assassination suspect Tyler Robinson sought gentle' surrender, feared being shot. Continue reading DANGEROUS Trump announces plan to classify left-wing group as major terrorist organization. Continue reading VISA FRAUD Immigration judge orders deportation of Mahmoud Khalil to Syria or Algeria. Continue reading PUBLIC PRESSURE Luigi Mangione supporters push 'jury nullification' as UnitedHealthcare CEO assassination trial looms. Continue reading LOVE YOUR ENEMIES Christian minister speaks on clash with 'not welcome here' Muslim mayor. Continue reading --GOLF CLUB GUNMAN 'This was an assassination attempt': Chilling letter offers $150K bounty on Trump. Continue reading EYE ON POWER New conservative watchdog group will challenge 'woke' policies from the left. Continue reading HEARING MELTDOWN Kash Patel calls bulls**t on Swalwell in heated exchange over Epstein files. Continue reading DEM DISCONNECT Manchin reveals which president made surprising admission in Oval Office. Continue reading Click here for more cartoons'ZERO TALENT' President Trump celebrates Kimmel's show being pulled. Continue reading CURTAIN CALL 'Hacks' star's 'inflammatory' Emmy comments roasted by fellow actors. Continue reading NEXT QUESTION Trump tells ABC reporter Bondi might 'go after people like you' during heated exchange. Continue reading HEATED CLIMATE Al Gore warns about Trump's 'jihad' of clean energy transition. Continue reading JASON CHAFFETZ I witnessed Charlie Kirks assassination. The danger that threatens America is clear. Continue reading PAUL STONE & DAVE ERICKSON Why your parents could afford a house on one salary but you cant on two. Continue reading --ROYAL RESPECT President Trumps long-standing admiration for the royal family goes back decades. Continue reading REST ASSURED Dementia risk nearly doubles among those with common sleep disorder. Continue reading AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ Test yourself on burger bites and sporty stars. Take the quiz here HIDDEN ARMOR Divers uncover 'extraordinary' 2,000-year-old military treasure tied to legendary battle. Continue reading DISTURBING WITNESS Expert shares tips for protecting mental health after witnessing violence. See video JD VANCE Charlie Kirk's death was the result of left-wing political radicalization. See video BRENDAN CARR Something has gone seriously awry with late-night shows. See video Tune in to the FOX NEWS RUNDOWN PODCAST as Eric Trump reflects on Charlie Kirks legacy and his familys own experience under attack. Check it out ...Whats it looking like in your neighborhood?Continue readingFacebookInstagramYouTubeTwitterLinkedInFox News FirstFox News OpinionFox News LifestyleFox News Entertainment (FOX411)Fox BusinessFox WeatherFox SportsTubiFox News GoThank you for making us your first choice in the morning! Well see you in your inbox first thing Friday.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris revealed that Pete Buttigieg was her "first choice" as running mate in last years presidential election, but such a pairing "was too big of a risk," according to an excerpt from her upcoming book.Buttigieg, the former secretary of transportation and mayor of South Bend, Indiana, who is gay, "would have been an ideal partner if I were a straight white man,"Harris wrote in a portion of "107 Days" published by The Atlantic."But we were already asking a lot of America: to accept a woman, a Black woman, a Black woman married to a Jewish man. Part of me wanted to say, Screw it, lets just do it. But knowing what was at stake, it was too big of a risk," she added. "And I think Pete also knew that to our mutual sadness."Harris ultimately selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate. That pairing lost the presidential election to Donald Trump and JD Vance in November.FORMER BIDEN CABINET MEMBER ADMITS PRESIDENT SHOULDN'T HAVE SOUGHT RE-ELECTION IN 2024In the "107 Days" excerpt, Harris said Buttigieg initially led the eight names on her vetting list for running mates because "he is a sincere public servant with the rare talent of being able to frame liberal arguments in a way that makes it possible for conservatives to hear them," according to The Atlantic."I love Pete," she reportedly wrote. "I love working with Pete. He and his husband, Chasten, are friends."Fox News Digital has reached out to representatives of Buttigieg for comment.KAMALA HARRIS COMPLAINS ABOUT 'IMPOSSIBLE' LACK OF SUPPORT FROM BIDEN'S COMMS TEAM, INNER CIRCLEHarris and Buttigieg both ran for president in 2020, but the Democratic Partys nomination was secured by Joe Biden in that election cycle.Harriss book "107 Days" is set to be released next Tuesday, Sept. 23."For the first time, and with surprising and revealing insights, former Vice President Kamala Harris tells the story of one of the wildest and most consequential presidential campaigns in American history," reads a description of the book on Simon & Schusters website."From the chaos of campaign strategy sessions to the intensity of debate prep under relentless scrutiny and the private moments that rarely make headlines, Kamala Harris offers an unfiltered look at the pressures, triumphs, and heartbreaks of a history-defining race," it added.

Bad actors can use almost anything to scam you. You've already heard about them using personal information such as phone numbers, email addresses and government IDs to commit identity theft. But they don't stop there. There have been reports of hackers using your home's location on maps to blackmail you or impersonating your boss to demand money.These are still very believable tactics, but did you know that even the luggage tags you barely notice can be misused? That's correct. Well, now bad actors are targeting luggage tags to file for reimbursement.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.AIRLINES SECRETLY SOLD US TRAVELERS DATA TO HOMELAND SECURITYAn alleged baggage claims manager at Delta Air Lines has warned travelers about a growing scam that uses discarded luggage tags to commit fraud.In a Reddit post that has since drawn thousands of comments, the worker claimed scammers are watching passengers remove their tags at baggage claim and retrieving them to submit fake claims for lost luggage. The tags often contain enough personal and travel information to file for reimbursement."There's been an influx of fraudulent claims using tossed luggage tags," the worker wrote."It's creating issues for people with legitimate claims."The post advises waiting until you are away from the airport before removing tags from checked bags and avoiding leaving them in hotel trash cans. Former hotel staff commenting on the post said they had seen similar fraud schemes involving tags found in guest rooms.Travelers responding to the warning also noted that printed boarding passes can be exploited in the same way, and shared examples of airports, such as in Japan, that provide secure disposal bins for tags.FBI WARNS OF QR CODE SCAM DISGUISED IN MYSTERY PACKAGESThe luggage tag scam is a documented and growing problem in 2025, with airport workers, especially baggage claims staff at major airlines, reporting a surge in fraudulent lost luggage claims tied to discarded tags.Multiple firsthand accounts confirm that processing legitimate compensation is being complicated by false claims using details found on bag tags. However, travel security experts and industry observers note that, while cases are increasing, the scam may not be extremely widespread or high-volume at this time.Most tags only contain limited information, such as name, flight number and baggage IDs, and airlines' tracking systems can sometimes detect if a claim is fake by reviewing baggage scan logs and RFID tagging. There are also no official warnings or statistics from major airlines, government authorities or law enforcement indicating this technique has reached epidemic levels or led to confirmed prosecutions.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe luggage tag scam might not sound like the most dangerous travel threat, but ignoring it can still leave you exposed to fraud. Here are simple, effective steps to protect yourself.Wait until you're at home, in your car or in another private location before taking tags off your checked bags. This prevents scammers from grabbing them in public areas.Never toss tags in the trash intact. Tear them up or cut through barcodes and printed details so they can't be reused for fake claims.Dispose of tags yourself instead of leaving them in a hotel wastebasket. Cleaning staff or other guests could find and misuse them.Treat printed boarding passes the same way as luggage tags. Keep them until you can destroy them securely.Watch for anyone loitering near the carousel and observing passengers closely. Stay aware of your surroundings while handling travel documents.Opt for mobile boarding passes instead of printed ones. This removes the risk of discarded paper passes falling into the wrong hands.Avoid printing your full home address or primary phone number. Instead, use your name, a travel-only email and either a P.O. box or work address. You can even create a simple alias email just for travel, which forwards to your main inbox but keeps your real address private. This way, airlines and honest finders can still reach you without exposing sensitive personal details to scammers.For recommendations on private and secure email providers that offer alias addresses, visitCyberguy.com.Another way to protect yourself is by putting a small tracker inside your luggage, such as anApple AirTag or asimilar Bluetooth tracker. These devices connect to your phone and let you see where your bag is in near real-time. If your suitcase goes missing or ends up in the wrong place, youll know faster than waiting for the airline to track it down.Place the tracker inside your bag rather than on the handle so it cant be easily removed. Check its location through your phone before leaving the airport, and keep an eye on it during layovers. While AirTags cant prevent someone from misusing an old luggage tag, they give you proof of where your bag actually is if you ever need to dispute a lost luggage claim or theft.While the luggage tag scam may not be widespread yet, it exploits a simple oversight that most travelers rarely consider. Until airlines and airports put better safeguards in place, the burden falls on passengers to protect their own information. That means treating something as ordinary as a bag tag like sensitive data.What do you do with your luggage tags after your trip? Let us know by writing to us atCyberguy.com.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.

The Major League Baseball world was stunned when Darryl Kile, who threw a no-hitter in 1997, suddenly died of a heart attack at age 33 more than two decades ago.Kile's St. Louis Cardinals were in Chicago on June 22, 2002, to take on their NL Central rival Cubs when catcher Joe Girardi announced to the Wrigley Field crowd that their game had been canceled due to a "tragedy in the Cardinals family."Former Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright, who was in the Atlanta Braves organization at the time, said that Kile's death was the "first time" he "felt kind of vulnerable."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"I was in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. And I looked over at our guys and our guys were like you felt kind of fragile," Wainwright said in a recent interview with Fox News Digital. "If an All-Star, no-hitter-throwing pitcher in the big leagues can just die out of nowhere, then what's to say it couldn't happen to us, too?"Wainwright joined the Cardinals the following year, and Kile's presence was still felt. His jersey hung in his locker untouched at the old Busch Stadium until it was demolished in 2005."That was his locker. That's how much he meant in that locker room to the guys in there. to the Mike Mathenys and Matt Morriss and Rick Ankiels and Chris Carpenters. Those guys were able to study under him every single day," Wainwright said. "He would teach a guy who was sitting right next to him and say, What are you thinking about this right here? What are you thinking about? Why is he going to throw this next pitch? What's the hitter looking for and this and that? He taught them how to prepare."So by the time I got there, I'm sitting next to Matt Morris and Chris Carpenter, and Matt had learned from Darryl, and Matt was able to pour into Carp, and Carp was able to pour into me. It was just passing it down, and it takes that great veteran leadership a lot of times in a clubhouse to make it run. But that was Darryl Kile. And when you look at the success of the last two decades weve had in St. Louis when I look back at the lineage of the Cardinals have had in the great success we've had, so much of it comes from great leaders like Darryl Kile."CUBS ROOKIE REPLICATES INCREDIBLE BOB GIBSON FEAT IN WIN OVER PIRATESThe Cardinals' bloodline still runs deep, and generations of Cardinals are coming together later this week. Wainwright and Kile's daughter, Sierra, will each throw out the first pitch at the Cardinals' game on Friday against the Milwaukee Brewers to kick off the team's partnership with Merck to help raise awareness for the risk of heart disease and high cholesterol."What we're just trying to do is spread awareness for the silent killer. The thing that kills more people and the country and in the entire world every single year is esoteric cardiovascular disease," Wainwright said. "If you're conscious of your health, and you're going in and seeing medical professionals a lot, most of the times, this is caught early, but so many times, it's the silent killer. So what we're trying to do is raise awareness. It's a great collaborative effort here that if we could get in front of as many people as we can, we could hopefully change, even if we just change one life, that's a big deal. So it's important to me for many reasons, but especially to be a St. Louis Cardinal and to be associated with Darryl Kile."Wainwright is encouraging everyone to speak with their doctors before it's too late."When you're young, you feel invincible, and so this is a message not just for people who are up in years - this is for a message for young people as well. Make sure you go in and meet with your medical professionals and see what needs to be done for you," he said. "Its very important to meet with your medical professionals and see what's exactly that you need in your life."Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X,and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Alleged killers Tyler Robinson and Luigi Mangione appeared in court this week on murder charges, drawing not only headlines but a surprising wave of public support. The sympathy is raising questions about why some Americans are willing to justify violence."The terrorists and the assassins and the murderers now have this growing number of people who seem frankly, as I wrote in The Post the other day, to treat life as if it's some kind of computer game," said Douglas Murray, a New York Post contributor on "Americas Newsroom"."As though you just take people out and there's no consequences."Mangione appeared in a Manhattan courtroom Tuesday on charges related to the December killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. He faces multiple state and federal charges, though some of the top counts against him were dropped.APPARENT LUIGI MANGIONE SUPPORTER CLAIMS SHE'S 'MARRIED' TO HIS 'AI' AT COURTHOUSE RALLYVideo from outside the courthouse showed Mangiones supporters cheering after the decision.Murray said that while killers in the past sometimes attracted fringe sympathies, whats different today is the chorus of "excuses" now being made by both ordinary Americans and prominent politicians."So many people have made excuses for him when it's really a very straightforward case. Do people have the right, or should they be justified, in taking things into their own hands and murdering other Americans in cold blood on the street? Yes or no?"LUIGI MANGIONE FACES JUDGE AS POLICE WARN BUSINESS LEADERS OF RISING ASSASSINATION RISKSHe added that even political figures have made those excuses, pointing to Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warrens comments on Mangiones supporters. She told the Huffington Post: "Violence is never the answer, but people can only be pushed so far."Murray also linked the reaction to Mangiones case with support Robinson has drawn since the death of political activist Charlie Kirk last week. Like Thompson, Kirk was a husband and father who was shot and killed."As if a legitimate extension of having a disagreement or an imagined disagreement with somebody over healthcare, over politics, whatever, could ever justify somebody picking up a gun and murdering," said Murray.FLASHBACK: CHARLIE KIRK WARNED OF LEFT-WING 'ASSASSINATION CULTURE' MONTHS BEFORE HIS MURDERHe argued this shift reflects a broader culture of dehumanization accelerated by social media."We have to address this thing of why so many segments of the political left have been able to dehumanize their opponents," he said."We also have to address this question of why so many people, including some prominent politicians in this country, have made excuses for the use of violence."President Donald Trump has made similar comments in the wake of Kirks death, calling out the role social media plays in radicalizing people. He told reporters that there are "deep, dark holes" online he considers "cancerous."Murray agreed that addressing the online environment is critical."It means that the faceless person online can get away with making their opponent faceless as well, and taking away their life for nothing and no reason."

A millennia-old helmet that saw ancient Rome's first great Mediterranean war was recently unearthed in Italy.The find was announced by the Sicilian regional government in a Sept. 5 announcement. In a translated version of the statement, officials said the helmet was found off the waters of the Aegates Islands last August."Among the artifacts brought to the surface, one stands out in particular: a bronze helmet of the Montefortino type, in extraordinary condition and complete with cheek guards," the release noted.ELITE ROMAN FAMILY'S ANCIENT TREASURE UNEARTHED IN RUINS OF FIRE-SCORCHED DWELLINGDivers found the helmet near where the Battle of the Aegates took place in 241 B.C.The battle, which effectively ended the First Punic War, was fought between Rome and Carthage.Francesco Paolo Scarpinato, regional councilor for Cultural Heritage and Sicilian Identity, said the helmet is "one of the most beautiful and complete ever recovered."ITALIAN ARCHAEOLOGISTS UNVEIL RARE 2,600-YEAR-OLD TOMB UNTOUCHED BY LOOTERS: 'DOORWAY TO OUR ANCESTORS'He went on, "These discoveries not only enrich historical knowledge of the 241 B.C. battle, but also strengthen the image of our island as the guardian of a cultural heritage unique in the world."Archaeologists also found 30 "heavily encrusted artifacts." After performing CT scans, archaeologists found that the artifacts were all weapons: swords, lances and javelins.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTEROfficials say those very weapons were used in the Battle of the Aegates.Excavators also found a bronze ram, once used to crush enemy vessels, bearing the Latin words "Servius Sulpicius, quaestor, son of Gaius, approved."Gaius may have referred to Gaius Sulpicius, a consul during the First Punic War."It is an extraordinary achievement, the result of the combined efforts of the Superintendence of the Sea, the professionals engaged in the research, and the support of international institutions and foundations," Scarpinato concluded.He added, "We will continue to invest in the protection and promotion of this heritage, aware that it represents a fundamental cultural and identity resource for Sicily."For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyleItaly is rich with thousands of years of history and the latest find is one of many recent archaeological discoveries in the country.In Puglia, sewer workers recently uncovered a 2,300-year-old tomb that "showed signs of ancient disturbance."This summer, three ancient "fairy houses" were uncovered on the Italian island of Sardinia.

Former Vice President Al Gore accused President Donald Trump in a new interview of launching a "jihad" against the renewable energy transition.In an interview with Axios, Gore said Trump was more "loaded for bear this time around" in his opposition to clean energy compared to his first presidential term. He added that outside forces pushing back against Trump have also grown stronger, particularly outside the U.S."If you look at it on a global basis, we get a distortion field here in the U.S. now with Trump's jihad against the sustainability transition," Gore said. It's unclear when Gore made the remarks but Axios published the comments on Wednesday.REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK: CONGRESS FAILS TO LOWER POLITICAL TEMPERATURE AFTER CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSINATIONGores published use of the word "jihad" comes after Turning Point USA founder and conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated last week. Kirks death reignited conversations over the role political rhetoric plays in violence and motivated calls to "turn the temperature down" in politics by leaders like House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La.Gore is no stranger to using controversial rhetoric against his political opponents. In April, he compared the Trump administration to Nazi Germany."I understand very well why it is wrong to compare Adolf Hitlers Third Reich to any other movement," Gore said. "It was uniquely evil, full stop. I get it. But there are important lessons from the history of that emergent evil."Gore went on to cite a German philosophers "moral autopsy" of Hitlers Third Reich following the end of World War II.GOP CONGRESSMAN CLASHES WITH CNN HOST, TELLS NETWORK TO 'LOOK WITHIN' OVER HEATED POLITICAL RHETORIC"[Theodor Adorno] described how the Nazis, and I quote again, attacked the very heart of the distinction between true and false. End quote. The Trump administration is insisting on trying to create their own preferred version of reality," Gore said.In 2022, Gore compared climate change deniers to law enforcement officers who failed to act during the mass school shooting in Uvalde, Texas."Climate deniers are really in some ways similar to all of those almost 400 law enforcement officers in Uvalde, Texas, who were waiting outside an unlocked door while the children were being massacred," Gore said.REP. JASMINE CROCKETT DEFENDS DEM RHETORIC LIKE CALLING TRUMP 'WANNABE HITLER' IN WAKE OF KIRK SHOOTINGHe added, "And confronted with this global emergency, what we're doing with our inaction and failing to walk through the door and stop the killing is not typical of what we are capable of as human beings. We do have the solutions, and I think these extreme events that are getting steadily worse and more severe are really beginning to change minds."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPFox News Digital reached out to Gore and the White House for comment.

EXCLUSIVE: ST. GEORGE, Utah The transgender roommate of conservative activist Charlie Kirks alleged assassin was previously kicked out of his parents house over issues surrounding substance abuse, gender identity and a persistent video game addiction, a relative told Fox News Digital.Lance Twiggs, who has not been charged with a crime, moved into a townhome in St. George, Utah, after living with his grandparents when his father kicked him out, the relative said.The 22-year-old is also in the process of transitioning from male to female, the relative confirmed. He was kicked out of his parents' home at the age of 18, according to the relative.He shared an apartment in southwestern Utah with 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, who's accused of assassinating Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, on Sept. 10 at Utah Valley University (UVU) in Orem, Utah.Kirk was taken to a local hospital in critical condition following the shooting, where he later died, officials said. Robinson has been charged with aggravated murder, two counts of obstruction of justice and felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury, two counts of witness tampering and commission of a violent offense in the presence of a child.MOM OF CHARLIE KIRK'S ALLEGED ASSASSIN DESCRIBES RADICAL SHIFT IN LAST YEAR: 'MORE PRO-GAY AND TRANS RIGHTS'"[His father] thought he wasnt being respectful and was problematic, so they kicked him out," the relative said. "He then lived with [his grandparents] until he was 18 and graduated from high school."The woman, who asked to remain anonymous, added that the roommate was struggling with substance abuse issues, addicted to video games and grappling with his "gender identity.""But the real reason he was acting out was because he was using drugs and alcohol, and was addicted to gaming," she said.The relative also revealed her family member had "always tried to put on the act that he had changed.""He moved into a townhome and paid full rent, and there were other college roommates at the time," the relative explained.COMPLETE COVERAGE OF CHARLIE KIRKAccording to the roommates relative, he initially moved into the townhome before Robinson, who moved into the house last year. The two were in a romantic relationship, the relative had said."He was maintaining a job and able to pay rent, and was technically an adult," she told Fox News Digital. "The other college roommates eventually all moved out, and [he] stayed and Tyler became his roommate."CHARLIE KIRK'S ALLEGED ASSASSIN'S TRANSGENDER ROOMMATE 'HATES CONSERVATIVES AND CHRISTIANS,' RELATIVE SAYSSept. 10, 2025 11:51 a.m.: According to charging documents, surveillance video shows the suspect, later identified as Robinson, entering UVU's campus wearing dark clothing, sunglasses and carrying a concealed rifle, walking with an unusual gait.12:15 p.m.: Cameras capture the suspect climbing over a railing onto a rooftop overlooking the UVU plaza, positioning himself in a prone stance consistent with a sniper setup.12:23 p.m.: During a Turning Point USA event, while Kirk was answering a question about mass shootings, the suspect fires a single shot from a .30-06 bolt-action rifle. The bullet struck Kirk in the neck. Children and attendees nearby were also endangered, the charging document noted.WATCH:Immediately after the shooting: Robinson flees across the rooftop, carrying the rifle, then descends and runs toward the northeast end of campus.Shortly after: Law enforcement launches a 33-hour manhunt, locking down parts of Orem, Utah and publishing surveillance photos of the shooter. The murder weapon wrapped in a towel and inscribed bullets is found in a wooded area near campus.WATCH:Sept. 10, 2025 Robinson messages his roommate, Twiggs, admitting responsibility for the shooting, instructing him to delete texts and expressing motives linked to his belief that Kirk "spread too much hate." He also mentions engraving "meme-like" inscriptions on bullets.Sept. 11, 2025 Morning: Robinsons mother recognizes her son from news photos of the suspect. Both parents confront him, according to charging documents. Family persuades him to consider surrender.Sept. 11, 2025 Evening: Robinson, accompanied by his parents and a family friend, turns himself in at the Washington County Sheriffs Office.Sept. 16, 2025: The Utah County Attorneys Office files formal charges against Robinson, including aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm, obstruction of justice, witness tampering and committing violence in the presence of children.

President Donald Trumps long-standing admiration for the British royal family goes back decades.On Wednesday, the 79-year-old president and first lady Melania Trump were greeted by Prince William and Kate Middleton, along with military honor guards and mounted troops at Windsor Castle. Trump embarked on his second visit to the U.K. as King Charles IIIs guest."The United States and United Kingdom share a special relationship that is bolstered by President Trumps family ties to Scotland," Anna Kelly, White House deputy press secretary, told Fox News Digital.PHOTO GALLERY: TRUMPS WINDSOR CASTLE ARRIVAL WITH KING CHARLES, WILLIAM AND KATE"This visit gives the president the opportunity to strengthen ties with a treasured ally while advancing mutual economic and foreign policy interests," she said. "The president looks forward to spending time with his friend, King Charles, members of the royal family, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, and leading U.S. and U.K. business leaders."No U.S. president has been invited for a second state visit, The Associated Press reported. Trumps first state visit came in 2019 during his first term, when he was hosted by the late Queen Elizabeth II.In 2019, The New York Times reported that one of Trumps earliest memories, one he frequently shares, is seeing his mother, Mary Anne MacLeod Trump, being enthralled by Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in 1953.He described how she "barely moved for hours" admiring the ceremony taking place 3,400 miles away inside Westminster Abbey. Trump was 6 years old at the time."I also remember my father that day, pacing around impatiently. For Christs sake, Mary, he said, enough is enough, turn it off," Trump recalled, according to the Times. "My mother didnt even look up. They were total opposites in that sense."Mary Trump was described as a poor girl who emigrated from Scotland and worked for a time as a housemaid in a mansion. She was the youngest of 10 children who sailed to the U.S. around 1930.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERShe died in 2000 at age 88.At the state banquet held Wednesday evening at St. George's Hall, guests were served a Hennessy 1912 Cognac Grande Champagne from the president's mothers birth year.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."But this is truly one of the highest honors of my life, such respect for you and such respect for your country."Over the years, Trump has spoken favorably about the royals.WATCH: ROYAL FAMILY WELCOMES TRUMP, FIRST LADY DURING SECOND OFFICIAL STATE VISITDuring his trip to Scotland in July, Trump described them as "really great people" to reporters at a press conference." I think the U.K. is very lucky; you could have people that weren't great people," the president said, as quoted by People magazine. "I don't know if I can say that, but you could have people that weren't."He also spoke highly of the late queen following her death in Sept. 2022. England's longest-reigning monarch was 96."Melania and I are deeply saddened to learn of the loss of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II," Trump wrote on Truth Social at the time, as quoted by People."Together with our family and fellow Americans, we send our sincere condolences to the royal family and the people of the United Kingdom during this time of great sorrow and grief.""Queen Elizabeths historic and remarkable reign left a tremendous legacy of peace and prosperity for Great Britain," he continued. "Her leadership and enduring diplomacy secured and advanced alliances with the United States and countries around the world.""However, she will always be remembered for her faithfulness to her country and her unwavering devotion to her fellow countrymen and women."LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSIn March 2024, Trump expressed his admiration for the royals during an interview with Nigel Farage, a news presenter and former U.K. politician, published by GB News."Im a big fan of the concept of the royal family," Trump said. " Im a little prejudiced because I thought the queen was incredible. Shes almost never made a mistake."When speaking about Charles, Trump noted they disagreed on environmental issues but said he still liked the reigning monarch."We have different views, but we get along," said Trump. "I think hes a really wonderful guy, we get along, he was a little bit more into environmental restrictions than I am.""I like him and I hope hes going to be OK," Trump added, referring to the king's health. Charles, 76, was diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer in 2024.Trump's book, "Save America," which was published in September 2024, featured a photo of the president with the late queen, Newsweek reported. The image had a caption that read, "They said I made the Queen happy, and I said, 'No, she made me happy!'"Ahead of his visit, Trump hailed the "great honor" of being hosted by his "friend" the king at "the ultimate" Windsor Castle for his second state visit, the U.K.s Standard reported."My relationship is very good with the U.K., and Charles, as you know, whos now king, is my friend," Trump told reporters, quoted by the outlet. "Its the first time this has ever happened where somebody was honored twice. So, its a great honor.""And this ones at Windsor," said Trump. "And I dont want to say ones better than the other, but they say Windsor Castle is the ultimate, right? So, its going to be nice."Royal expert Ian Pelham Turner told Fox News Digital that Trumps appreciation for the royals is "welcomed" by the House of Windsor and cements the special relationship between the two countries.The 79-year-old president isnt the only one who has developed a relationship with the royals.In her 2024 memoir, Melania revealed that the couple exchanged letters with King Charles "to this day."PRESIDENT TRUMPS LAVISH WINDSOR CASTLE VISIT FEATURES GRAND SUITE, ROYAL BLEND TEA AND MILITARY HONORSBuckingham Palace confirmed that the king wrote a private letter to Trump after he survived an assassination attempt in 2024."Charles is a great letter writer," Ingrid Seward, editor-in-chief of Majesty magazine and author of "My Mother and I," told Fox News Digital."I dont know where he finds the time, but he loves to write letters," she said. "He certainly used to write these very long, beautiful letters. Ive seen a few of them and thought, Ill copy that phrase myself! Hes very effusive. He would be a great pen pal to have."The invitation for Trumps second state visit was hand-delivered by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer earlier this year during a meeting at the White House.After reading it, Trump said it was a "great, great honor" and appeared pleased to know he would be staying at Windsor Castle, The Associated Press reported."Thats really something," he said.