OREM, Utah As Utah Valley University students returned to campus following conservative influencer Charlie Kirk's assassination, those who spoke to Fox News Digital were divided over whether Tyler Robinson should face the death penalty.Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray announced on Tuesday that Utah prosecutors would seek the death penalty against Robinson on multiple charges, including aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm, obstruction of justice, witness tampering and commission of a violent offense in the presence of a child."I think it's totally necessary," Ryder Warner, a UVU student who was entering the courtyard when Kirk was shot last Wednesday, said of a potential death penalty against Robinson.Warner told Fox News Digital that, as a Christian, he didn't believe in taking another human's life, but "with this situation, where somebody was just here to share an opinion and lost their life because of their opinion, I think that whoever took their life should be killed, too.""I think that's only fair," he said.CHARLIE KIRK'S KILLING AT UTAH UNIVERSITY PROMPTS SCRUTINY OF SECURITY MEASURESKirk was shot and killed while speaking to UVU students last Wednesday, Sept. 10. After a 33-hour manhunt, Robinson was arrested for allegedly assassinating Kirk. Gray outlined the formal charges against Robinson during a press conference on Tuesday, which was followed by the suspect's first court appearance.UTAH LEADERS URGE UNITY FOLLOWING CHARLIE KIRK'S ASSASSINATION: 'TURNING POINT FOR AMERICA'Afton Miller, a junior at UVU who said she was 5 to 10 feet away from Kirk when he was shot, said Robinson facing the death penalty "hurts a little bit.""I'm pro-life," Miller said. "I believe that somebody deserves to live, but in moments like this, it's very hard that their family is also losing their son as well. It's just as painful to lose somebody."She said it was "extremely traumatic" to witness the assassination of one of her "greatest heroes" on her college campus.UVU student Jessie Ball, who was also on campus when Kirk was assassinated, said last week's tragedy inspired her to use her voice and speak up like Kirk did."It's a hard thing to watch, and as people who probably didn't see the signs coming, it has to be heartbreaking," Ball said. "I know my family and I will be praying for them to feel God's love and the peace through it, but his actions have consequences, and they have a lasting impact, and if that's what the state agreed on"James Whitney, another UVU student, told Fox News Digital that "they found the gun in my parents' backyard." According to Robinson's charging documents, investigators found a "bolt-action rifle wrapped in a towel" in a wooded area on the northeast end of campus, but authorities have not confirmed the exact location.Whitney said it was "scary" returning to campus. He said he typically tries to stay out of politics because political violence is "becoming normalized.""I don't agree with what happened here," Whitney said. "I don't think any human being ever deserves to have that kind of hate taken out on their life, ever, including in front of their kids. With the death penalty, I mean, a lot of people here are religious. What would Jesus do?" Whitney asked.And while Whitney emphasized that he didn't agree with what Robinson did, "especially on my own school grounds," the UVU student said he didn't "condone any sort of death in any sort of way," as the Utah County attorney seeks the death penalty.Meanwhile, Trae Stevens, who is not a UVU student but said he grew up about an hour's drive south and was visiting the campus on Tuesday to pay his respects, told Fox News Digital it's "fair" for Robinson to face the death penalty."I think it's sad for anybody to die," Stevens said. "It's a crazy situation and just to see how it's affected almost the entire world and that this one man could have such evil in his heart. It's sad, but I think it's fair, yes."UVU classes resumed on Wednesday, one week after Kirk's assassination. The campus began reopening on Monday as students and locals visited campus to pay their respects to Kirk by leaving flowers and posters.An American flag is now hanging in the UVU courtyard where Kirk was speaking when he was shot.The campus is planning a "Vigil for Unity" on Friday for students, faculty, staff and members of the community to gather in "remembering, healing and reaffirming shared values.""This attack was not just on an individual, but on the spirit of free expression, civil discourse, and intellectual inquiry that sits at the very foundation of our university," UVU President Astrid S. Tuminez said in a statement. "The violence that occurred on our campus has shaken us deeply. We remain steadfast in our commitment to learning, dialogue and the values that unite us, even in times of grief. Together we choose hope for the future, and care for each other during this time."

The sanctuary city of Portland has announced it will issue a land use violation notice on Thursday to a local U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building, accusing it of repeatedly holding detainees longer than permitted and escalating a fight over a building that has already drawn months of protests, some of which have turned violent.Officials said the notice will start a review of whether the Macadam Avenue facility is following the rules of its 2011 land use permit, which bars keeping people overnight or for more than 12 hours.It follows a report by a local nonprofit group accusing the facility of holding people for longer than permitted 25 times between Oct. 1 and July 27. The report by the Deportation Data Project was generated using ICE documents obtained through the Freedom of Information Act.PORTLAND CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERS HOW TO BOOT ICE OUT OF CITY FACILITYThe city will also issue a second violation regarding boarded-up windows at the facility, which is not associated with the land use approval. ICE did not immediately respond to a Fox News Digital request for comment."U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement made clear detention limitation commitments to our community, and we believe they broke those policies more than two dozen times," Portland Mayor Keith Wilson, a Democrat, said in a statement. "I am proud of our team for conducting a thorough, thoughtful investigation and referring the matter to the next steps in the land use violation process."Under land use permitting rules, a landowner or operator has 30 days after receiving a notice of violation to correct the issue. If substantial evidence of a violation exists, a fine can be issued. The city can also initiate a "reconsideration" of a land use approval by scheduling a hearing at least 60 days after the notice.The facility has become a major flashpoint for President Donald Trumps immigration clampdown as left-wing protesters and agitators have descended on the facility several times.PORTLAND ANTI-ICE RIOT CRUSHED BY FEDERAL AGENTSThe building's exterior has been covered in anti-ICE graffiti while several violent clashes between agitators and federal agents have broken out several times since June,including in one incidentwhere a large group of anti-ICE protesters tried to block law enforcement vehicles from entering and exiting the facility, forcing agents to deploy rubber bullets, tear gas and flash bangs to disperse the crowd.Last month, anti-ICE protesterswere captured on video rolling out a guillotine and clashing with police before law enforcement fired munitions to disperse the crowd.In July, Portland's progressive-leaning city council said it was exploring waysto expel ICEfrom the detention facility.Under Portland's sanctuary policy, city employees, including police officers, do not enforce federal immigration law. Oregon also has a sanctuary law that prohibits state and local law enforcement from participating in immigration enforcement without a warrant.In the wake of violent Labor Day protests, Wilson doubled down on the city's commitment to sanctuary policies."You can rest assured we wont be engaging with or working with ICE in any circumstances," he said.The building is leased and managed by the General Services Administration (GSA) for federal agencies tied to ICE. It includes a processing center where officers detain and interview people to determine their immigration status.The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield was fired up when he ran for a first down in the fourth quarter of their win against the Houston Texans on Monday night and let defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson know about it.On third down with about 9:22 left on the clock, Mayfield ran for 16 yards to continue the drive. He and Gardner-Johnson exchanged words before going back to their respective huddles. Unfortunately for the team at the time, the drive would end on a blocked punt. Mayfield was still able to help the Buccaneers eke out a win over Houston, and improve to 2-0 on the year.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMMayfields fiery competitive style didnt end when the clock hit triple zeroes. He posted a series of photos from the game, leading with a picture of himself and Gardner-Johnson face-to-face on Instagram."Built different. 10 toes down," he wrote as the caption. Gardner-Johnson responded, saying, "Boy this cute but still ringless."He spoke more about the flare-up during his media availability with reporters on Wednesday."We dont take any s---," he said, via ESPN. "Thats about it."WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT WEEK 3 OF THE 2025 NFL SEASONMayfield said he was feeling great despite getting some hits and taking off on long runs during the game.The veteran has 382 passing yards, five touchdown passes and zero interceptions. He also has 72 rushing yards and has accounted for six first downs with his legs.Mayfield may be able to feast again on Sunday when the team takes on the New York Jets.The Jets are 0-2 to start the year. They allowed 218 passing yards to Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers and 179 passing yards to Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills. In both games, the Jets allowed at least 30 points.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Former White House Chief of Staff Jeff Zients is on Capitol Hill Thursday as the House Oversight Committee's probe into former President Joe Biden's mental acuity draws to a close.He said nothing to reporters on his way into his closed-door voluntary interview. It's expected to last from about 10 a.m. into the afternoon.Zients is the last former Biden official expected to be interviewed by the committee, which is also looking into whether the then-president was fully aware of clemency orders and other executive actions signed by autopen during the latter half of his term.Zients' comments will be of particular interest to House investigators, given his senior role in the Biden White House for most of those final two years in office.RON KLAIN DODGES REPORTERS AFTER MARATHON GRILLING IN BIDEN COVER-UP PROBEBefore that, he served as counselor to the president and White House COVID-19 response coordinator from Biden's swearing-in in January 2021 until April 2022.Perhaps most critical to the committee is Zients' reported key role in the chain of command for Biden's autopen pardons.LONGTIME BIDEN AIDE SAYS HE STOOD TO EARN UP TO $8M HAD PRESIDENT WON RE-ELECTIONIt's not uncommon for presidents to use an autopen to sign documents, and it has been used by leaders on both sides of the aisle.However, House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer, R-Ky., is questioning whether Biden was really handing down those decisions, given public concerns about his mental and physical acuity that arose toward the end of his term.The New York Times reported that Zients would have been among the top aides relaying Biden's clemency decisions to assistants, who then drafted those orders before they were circulated back to Biden's senior officials and then later given final approval.In that same report, Biden said he made every clemency decision on his own.Axios reported earlier this month that Zients signed off on pardons granted to five of Biden's family members less than 24 hours before he left office.The former president's allies have pushed back on the Republican-led House Oversight probe, however, denouncing the investigation as politically motivated."You managed a White House in disarray after public reporting began to focus on the apparent decline of President Bidens mental capabilities. You reportedly called an all-staff call in July 2024 in which [you] urged President Bidens team to unite and move forward from Bidens terrible debate performance[.]," Comer wrote in a June letter to Zients."The scope of your responsibilities both official and otherwise and personal interactions within the Oval Office cannot go without investigation. If White House staff carried out a strategy lasting months or even years to hide the chief executives condition or to perform his duties Congress may need to consider a legislative response."

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.