Alex Palou clinches first Indianapolis 500 victory with late-lap pass
Alex Palou made a late pass around Marcus Ericsson to move into first place and held off the rest of the leaders to win the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday.
It’s the first time Palou has ever won the Indy 500.
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American citizen charged with attempted firebombing of US Embassy in Tel Aviv
An American citizen was charged with attempting to firebomb a U.S. Embassy branch office in Israel, the Justice Department announced on Sunday.
Joseph Neumeyer, 28, who also holds German citizenship, was found last week outside the embassy office in Tel Aviv with a backpack containing several Molotov cocktails, federal prosecutors said.
He is charged with attempting to destroy, by means of fire or explosive, the U.S. Embassy.
“As alleged, Neumeyer, armed with potentially lethal devices, sought to cause chaos and destruction at the United States Embassy in Tel Aviv,” said U.S. Attorney Joseph Nocella, Jr.
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Neumeyer, a Colorado resident, was deported from Israel to the U.S. and appeared in a New York federal courtroom on Sunday, where he was ordered held pending trial.
He arrived in Israel in April, authorities said. On May 19, Neumeyer made several posts on Facebook where he allegedly announced his intent to target the embassy.
“Join me this afternoon in Tel Aviv we are burning down the U.S. embassy,” one post read, according to court documents. “Join me as I burn down the embassy in Tel Aviv. Death to America. Death to Americans and f— the west.”
Other posts called for the assassination of President Donald Trump, as well as calling for the death of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, the United Kingdom’s Atomic Energy Authority and Antarctic Heritage Trust. The same day he made the social media posts, Neumeyer arrived outside the embassy branch office in Tel Aviv carrying a backpack, authorities said.
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He allegedly approached the building and spat on a guard. The guard attempted to detain Neumeyer, who uttered profanities before turning and fleeing, leaving his backpack behind.
Authorities recovered several bottles inside the bag that had been turned into improvised incendiary devices, commonly known as “Molotov cocktails,” which contained a flammable fluid, prosecutors said. Officers with the Israeli National Police, including members of an explosive ordinance disposal team, were called to the scene in order to render the Molotov cocktails safe, prosecutors said.
No one was harmed during the incident.
“Neumeyer not only made threats against Americans and U.S. diplomatic missions, but also allegedly attempted to carry out those threats by bringing potentially deadly devices to the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv,” said FBI Assistant Director in Charge Steven Jensen. “Let his arrest carry an unmistakable message: The FBI and our partners will aggressively pursue those who attempt to harm U.S. citizens and interests abroad.”
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Neumeyer was found at a hotel where he was staying and placed under arrest. He faces up to 20 years in prison.
Fox News Digital has reached out to the White House and Neumeyer’s attorney with the federal public defenders office for comment on the matter.
Christian apologist makes big claim about a change in Joe Rogan’s life
Podcast host Joe Rogan is apparently making a faith-driven change to his Sundays: He’s going to church.
According to Christian apologist Wesley Huff, who appeared on “The Joe Rogan Experience” in January, the world-famous podcast host has been attending church “consistent[ly]” since their on-air deep-dive into Christianity and the Bible.
Huff said, “Joe Rogan and I have had on and off communication since then. I can tell you for a fact that he is attending a church, and that has been a consistent thing. And so, things are happening.” The public speaker serves as the Central Canada director for Apologetics Canada and made the claim during a recent appearance on the “Living Waters” podcast.
Huff added that he is “very encouraged” by his ongoing conversations with Rogan.
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“He’s a very inquisitive individual,” he said. “I think for the better in that he’s communicating with me and other people in his life who are influences that can speak into, you know, these issues of reliability and trustworthiness and verisimilitude of something like the pages of Scripture, and where he should and shouldn’t be looking for the information in regards to that.”
Huff also pointed to a broader “resurgence in interest” in Christianity—highlighting how Ascension’s “Rosary in a Year” podcast briefly overtook Rogan’s own show on the Apple podcast charts in early 2025.
Shortly after that dip in the rankings, Rogan invited Huff onto the podcast, one of the most popular in the world.
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Huff went on to say that he has observed a growing number of young people seeking Christian faith. He referenced a recent message from a bookstore where teens have been coming in asking for the Bible, reportedly saying “all my friends are reading this thing.”
“We had someone who reached out to us recently at Apologetics Canada, who is probably the last bricks-and-mortar Christian bookstore that I’ve ever heard of. But they said, ‘We have people walking through our doors asking, young people, teenagers saying, ’I want a Bible. All my friends are reading this thing,'” Huff continued.
Data backs the trend. According to a new study by the American Bible Society, there has been a rise in Bible users from 38% to 41%, with notable gains among young people and men.
“Millennials saw a 29% increase in Bible use from 2024 to 2025 and men saw a 19% increase, closing the long-time gender gap in Bible use,” a press release by the American Bible Society revealed. “In recent years, Millennials and men were among the least likely to use the Bible.”
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Among Gen Z, Scripture engagement rose from 11% in 2024 to 15% in 2025.
“If the Bible is, you know, becoming popular with teenagers, then something is happening and the Lord is moving,” the Christian apologist concluded.
Fox News Digital reached out to a representative of Rogan for comment.
Former college football star seriously injured, girlfriend killed in ATV crash
Former Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver Julian Fleming was seriously injured, and his girlfriend, Alyssa Boyd, was killed in an ATV crash in Pennsylvania, police said Sunday.
Fleming 24, and Boyd, 23, were driving down a rural road in Bradford County near the Pennsylvania-New York border on Friday night when they struck a deer, according to Pennsylvania State Police.
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Neither Fleming nor Boyd wore safety equipment, police said, via The Citizens’ Voice.
Fleming was a standout wide receiver who played for the Ohio State Buckeyes from 2020 to 2024. He committed to Ohio State after he was a standout at Southern Columbia High School in Pennsylvania. He was the No. 1 prospect out of the state in 2020.
He transferred to Penn State before the 2024 season to finish out his NCAA eligibility.
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He played in 16 games for the Nittany Lions last season. He had 14 catches for 176 yards and a touchdown. At Ohio State, he had 79 catches for 963 yards and seven touchdowns in 38 career games.
Fleming signed with the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent, however, his contract was rescinded after he failed a physical with the team.
Boyd suffered “extensive injuries” in the crash, police said, via the New York Post. She was a student at the University of Alabama.
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An investigation into the crash remains ongoing.
Christie Brinkley has heartfelt message to ex-husband Billy Joel after diagnosis
Christie Brinkley is sending love to her ex-husband Billy Joel, just days after the Grammy Award winner announced a devastating diagnosis.
On Saturday, Brinkley – who was married to Joel from 1985 to 1994 – took to social media to share her support and offer words of encouragement as Joel prepares to battle normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), a rare disorder which affects his vision, hearing and balance.
“Dear Billy, the whole Brinkley gang is sending you lots of love and good wishes for a full and speedy recovery,” she wrote in the Instagram caption alongside a video of her and daughter Sailor Brinkley Cook dancing at one of Joel’s concerts. “I was looking for some cute photos of you and Alexa [Brinkley and Joel’s daughter] to send you, when I came across this clip from a recent concert. It made me laugh … but it also reminded me of all the joy you create, and all the sensational sing-alongs you’ve [led]. You turn an arena of strangers into a living room full of friends as we all sway in unison.”
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“I’m sure I’m speaking for everyone in that room when I say please take good care of yourself, we all want you back in that white hot spotlight, you’re OUR piano man. And we’re always in the mood for your melodies and we all hope you’re feeling alright! We Love You, the kids, me and an arena or two!”
On Friday, the five-time Grammy winner, 76, announced that he is canceling all his shows due to the brain disorder diagnosis.
“This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision and balance,” the announcement on Joel’s website said.
“Under his doctor’s instructions, Billy is undergoing specific physical therapy and has been advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period.”
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“He is grateful for the support from fans during this time and looks forward to the day when he can once again take the stage.”
Joel concluded, “I’m sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding.”
Joel’s wife, Alexis Roderick Joel, shared a statement with Fox News Digital.
“Thank you for the outpouring of love and support. We are so grateful for the wonderful care and swift diagnosis we received. Bill is beloved by many, and to us, he is a father and husband who is at the center of our world. We are hopeful for his recovery. We look forward to seeing you all in the future,” she said.
NPH is a condition that happens when cerebrospinal fluid builds up inside the skull and presses on the brain. This condition is most likely to occur in people over age 65. Treating this condition involves surgery to implant a shunt to drain excess fluid from the inside of the skull, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
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Joel and Brinkley have had a close bond throughout the years.
Last year, Joel serenaded Brinkley during his concert at Madison Square Garden.
In video obtained by Fox News Digital, Brinkley is seen swaying back and forth to “Uptown Girl,” a song that Joel wrote about her in 1983. She was broadcast on the arena’s big screen for the whole crowd to see.
Pictures seemingly show Joel singing passionately to Brinkley.
In 2010, Joel confirmed that “Uptown Girl” was written about Brinkley (she did appear in the music video), although he explained that there was more to the story.
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“I wasn’t even dating Christie when I started writing the song; I was dating Elle [Macpherson],” Joel said on “The Howard Stern Show.” He remembered a moment when he was surrounded by Brinkley, Macpherson and Whitney Houston while he was working on the song.
“That’s why I started writing a song called ‘Uptown Girls.’ It was plural. I couldn’t believe, you know, the situation I was in,” he said of having a bevy of beauties near him.
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Joel said when he and Macpherson went their separate ways, the nature of the song changed because of his relationship with Brinkley.
“And then I started dating Christie, and rather than it [being] about all these different girls, she became the ‘Uptown Girl.’ I started writing it about one person.”
Aaron Rodgers makes clear 1 team he has no interest in playing with in 2025
Aaron Rodgers has yet to make a decision on whether to sign with a new team for the 2025 season after two years with the New York Jets or walk away from the game altogether.
He made clear over the weekend that there’s at least one team he will not be signing with – the New Orleans Saints.
The Saints could be in need of a quarterback as the organization weighs whether to go with Tyler Shough, Spencer Rattler or someone else to start the year as Derek Carr retired following a serious shoulder injury.
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Rodgers was in Texas for a live episode of the “YNK Podcast” and was asked by a fan whether he would consider playing for the Saints.
“No,” Rodgers replied without any hesitation. “That’s the answer. I’ve played there a couple times, but no, the answer is no. I’m too old. I don’t want to live in Louisiana. Sorry.”
All signs have pointed to Rodgers playing with the Pittsburgh Steelers but the pen has not been put to paper.
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He was also asked during the show whether he would consider playing with the Chicago Bears. In his answer, he dropped one of the biggest hints yet that he had his sights on Pittsburgh.
“No, but I believe there’s a team that might play in Chicago this year on a road trip,” he said. “I don’t know, not sure. Got to check it out. I love Chicago, though. Way more than they love me. It’s been a great relationship. All one-way.”
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The Steelers will play in Chicago on Nov. 23.
Expert urges caution after scientists claim mysterious UFO discovery
Scientists have made a remarkable discovery of a sphere that some believe to be an unidentified flying object (UFO).
The sphere, according to social media page @Truthpolex, was spotted March 2 flying over the town of Buga, Colombia, before it landed. Jose Luis Velazquez, one of the researchers studying the three-layered sphere, noted that it shows “no welds or joints,” characteristics normally indicative of human manufacture, which further bolstered his belief in its extraterrestrial origin.
Julia Mossbridge, the founder and board chair of The Institute for Love and Time (TILT), and a member of the University of San Diego Department of Physics and Biophysics, told Fox News Digital she remains skeptical of its extraterrestrial origins.
“It looks to me like a really cool art project,” she said, urging caution in drawing immediate conclusions.
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Mossbridge framed the mysterious object as part of a “bigger picture” in which humanity must confront its own limitations.
“We are entering a time when we don’t have the control that we thought we had,” she said, noting that prior “grandiose” beliefs in total mastery blind us when “something shows up that doesn’t fit our model of the world.
“If an artist is doing this, why is that? Well, I think it’s partly the same reason. It’s because we’re learning that we don’t understand what’s in our skies, what’s in our waters. And there’s something going on that’s essentially bigger than us,” she said.
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She says sightings of unexplained objects have been around for decades.
“Frankly, we’ve been looking at UAPs (unidentified anomalous phenomena) for decades, and the federal government has admitted that there are things that we don’t understand, but we are investigating them,” she said.
Mossbridge said the coalition of individuals working to find answers, such as the Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies, the UAP Disclosure Fund and the Galileo Project, are made of people of “all political persuasions.”
“They are all trying to get rigorous information themselves, not necessarily waiting on the federal government, about what’s going on in our skies, what’s going on in our waters and actually trying to get international cooperation around these things,” she said. “Because, for instance, the sphere in Colombia is in a different country. So, what are the rules about how we deal with something that’s interesting that’s found there?”
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Mossbridge urged thorough vetting before declaring anomalies in mysterious discoveries.
“Before you decide something’s anomalous or a UFO, bring the object to a group like the Galileo Project,” she said.
She said experts can determine if the material is “clearly non-human-made.”
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Despite her misgivings about the discovery in Buga, she said it doesn’t “discount all the other objects that are of extraterrestrial origin.”
Falcons star quarterback reacts to viral photo of Chiefs player Travis Kelce’s back
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins poked fun at Travis Kelce’s hairy back as a photo of the Kansas City Chiefs star went viral across social media last week.
Cousins spoke to E! News during the week and was among those who weighed in on the tight end while he was at the grand opening of Universal Epic Universe in Orlando, Florida.
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“God bless Taylor Swift for being good with that,” he told the outlet. “That’s awesome. Good for her.”
Cousins chalked up Kelce’s hairy situation to “genetics” and said he was happy he didn’t have to deal with that.
Kelce is known for having a big beard around his chin during NFL games. He spoke about his body hair with his brother Jason in the latest episode of the “New Heights” podcast.
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“You guys haven’t seen the Yeti come out of here,” the three-time Super Bowl champion said. “You don’t want to see the Yeti come out.”
He recalled playing basketball in college at Cincinnati and having to play shirts against skins.
“I had the big beard, I had the long hair. I had the chest hair, back hair, arm hair, leg hair. It’s just a big ole Yeti out there, man,” he said. “All the homies on the court were calling me ‘Big Yeti.’”
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Kelce is set to play in Year 13 for the Chiefs. He had 97 catches for 823 yards and three touchdowns for the Chiefs in 2024. Kansas City made it all the way back to the Super Bowl but lost to the Philadelphia Eagles.
AirPods, iPads, Roku TVs and Bose headphones are all on sale this Memorial Day
Memorial Day honors our country’s veterans, both past and present. There are parades, barbecues and many companies have stellar sales to celebrate. Some of the biggest Memorial Day sales are on technology and electronics. You may be able to score your favorite tech for hundreds of dollars off.
Walmart, Amazon, Dell and other major retailers are all celebrating Memorial Day with huge sales this year. From laptops to headphones, iPads and Apple Watches, there’s a little something for everyone.
Apple AirPods 4: on sale for $119 (8% off)
Original price: $129
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Apple AirPods 4 are next-level earbuds. Not only do they have Active Noise Cancellation, but they have new and improved sound quality and better voice control when you’re on calls. They now provide a more immersive sound while blocking out background noise.
With a five-hour battery life, you can listen to all your favorite songs, shows and podcasts for longer. While this isn’t the longest battery life for a pair of headphones, it’s on the longer side for Apple, and the case can also recharge your AirPods, giving you up to 24 hours of listening.
2025 MacBook Air 13″: on sale for $891.50 (11% off)
Original price: $999
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$891.5
You don’t need to pay thousands for a MacBook. Amazon has sales on a variety of Apple products, including MacBooks. The 13-inch MacBook Air is on sale for a little less than $900. The newest version has improved speeds, thanks to Apple’s M4 chip. Plus, you also get Apple Intelligence, Apple’s new AI platform.
To get your Amazon items shipped to your door in 24 hours, consider becoming an Amazon Prime member. You can join or start a 30-day free trial to start your shopping today.
Apple 11-inch iPad: on sale for $299 (14% off)
Original price: $349
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Apple lovers looking to add an iPad to their list of Apple products can find iPads on sale on Amazon. The 11-inch iPad now has more features than ever. The A16 chip makes it faster, while the advanced camera and stunning Retina display makes for an impressive viewing experience.
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Ring indoor camera (latest model): on sale for $34.99 (42% off)
Original price: $59.99
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$34.99
- What we love: The mobility and the cover mode that only uncovers when motion is detected.
- What to be aware of: You need to plug in this camera, so you need to have it near an outlet.
A Ring indoor camera has a live view and night vision, so it’ll cover every inch of the room it’s in. You can easily connect multiple cameras to the same network and see all angles of your home.
Whenever you need privacy back, just cover the camera with the included cover. Even when covered, the camera will detect motion and start back so, while sending you a notification.
Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet: on sale for $174.99 (24% off)
Original price: $229.99
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$174.99
Amazon’s Fire Max 11 tablet is a large, 11-inch tablet with a 14-hour battery life. The newest edition of the tablet has a vivid picture that makes shows and movies more life-like. The design is thin and lightweight, so it’s the perfect travel buddy.
50″ Roku Smart television: on sale for $178 (46% off)
Original price: $329
Looking for a new Smart TV upgrade? The onn 50-inch Roku TV has everything you’ve been looking for. It’s compatible with Google Home, Apple Home and Apple AirPlay, so casting is a breeze. With Roku built-in, you can easily access your favorite streaming services and apps, plus you can download the Roku remote for an even easier viewing experience.
65″ Roku Smart TV: on sale for $399 (11% off)
Original price: $449.99
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$399.99
Memorial Day is the perfect time to get a new TV. One option you can find a deal on is the 65-inch Roku Smart TV, which you can score for around $400.
Roku TVs are well-known for how easy they are to use. They come preloaded with all your favorite apps and streaming services. Just download the Roku app, and you can control your TV right from your phone and with voice control.
Beats Studio Pro: on sale for $199.95 (43% off)
Original price: $349.99
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$199.95
Beats are some of the most powerful, well-designed headphones out there. They’re also some of the most expensive headphones on the market. Amazon has Beats Studio Pro, which delivers a professional-grade sound. You can pick from two listening modes: one that blocks out background noise and another that gives you more control over what you want to hear.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones: on sale for $229 (34% off)
Original price: $349
Bose’s QuietComfort headphones have stellar noise cancellation paired with high-tech audio that makes listening to music, shows or podcasts an immersive experience. The comfortable design doesn’t sit too tight, so you can wear them for hours. There are also two listening options: a Quiet and an Aware option that lets you control the background noise around you.
Apple Watch SE: on sale for $169 (32% off)
Original price: $249
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Apple Watches provide all the same conveniences of a phone, just on your wrist. You can answer phone calls, text, see your diary and so much more. Score a 32GB watch for less than $200 on Amazon. With fitness and health tracking, plus the swimproof design, you can wear this watch anywhere.
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Bose Smart Soundbar: on sale for $429 (14% off)
Original price: $499
Make your TV watching experience better with a Bose Smart Soundbar. The soundbar will transform your TV into a personal theater thanks to the built-in Dolby Atmos technology. Conversations sound like they’re happening in your home, and you’ll experience every single sound in high-def.
32″ curved gaming monitor: on sale for $159.89 (39% off)
Original price: $259.99
$874.99
Gamers will find everything they need to upgrade their gaming setup on sale at Walmart this Memorial Day. A curved monitor makes games sharper, but they can often be expensive. Walmart has a curved gaming monitor that won’t lag and comes with stunning visuals.
If you want a more serious upgrade, Amazon has a 49-inch gaming monitor that provides a truly immersive experience. It has stronger built-in speakers and a huge, expansive screen.
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Lenovo LOQ 15.6″ gaming laptop: on sale for $999.99 (17% off)
Original price: $1,199.99
$703.9
Some gamers prefer laptops, allowing for mobile gaming. Lenovo’s laptops are popular among gamers because they allow for customization and often run better than other options. You can get a 15.6-inch gaming laptop from Walmart, on sale for less than $1,000.
Amazon also has an Acer gaming laptop on sale for Memorial Day. This is a slightly more affordable option that’s still fast and has great graphics.