‘No survivors’ at Tennessee manufacturing plant blast site after 300-person search
Tennessee authorities announced Saturday that no survivors have been found after a massive explosion at a rural manufacturing plant Friday after more than 300 investigators combed through the blast site.
The blast happened at Accurate Energetic Systems near Bucksnort, about 50 miles west of Nashville, just before 8 a.m. Friday.
Since then, more than 300 people conducted a “very delicate, very methodical” search of the site, Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis said at a news conference Saturday.
“I can tell you that more than 300 people have been through almost every square inch of this facility, and, at this time, we’ve recovered no survivors,” Davis said, at times growing emotional.
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“We find it even more devastating than what we thought initially,” he added, saying he has spoken with the families of those lost. “Truly devastated. It’s a tremendous loss. A great loss.”
Officials had initially said Friday that there were several deaths, without specifying the number, and that at least 18 people were missing.
Davis corrected the number to 16 by Saturday evening, noting authorities were able to “locate” the other two individuals and “determine” that they were “not on this site.”
Furthermore, Davis referred to the 16 still missing as “victims.”
“I can tell you at this time, we have notified all 16 families of those people,” Davis said.
At Saturday’s news conference, Davis also said the Tennessee Bureau of Investigations (TBI) was on scene with “rapid DNA” testing to identify the remains of the victims.
“We’re dealing with explosions. And I would say at this time we’re dealing with remains,” Davis added.
“Can I say we’re going to rule out foul play? We can’t answer that. That might be days or weeks or months before we can do that.”
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) announced Saturday that it deployed an “elite team” Saturday to help investigate the blast site.
“ATF’s National Response Team is an elite team comprised of highly trained investigative experts with state-of-the-art equipment, specializing in explosives, fire and bombing investigations,” the agency said in a statement. “The team, which can deploy anywhere in the United States within 24 hours of notification, is made up of special agents, certified explosives specialists, bomb technicians, explosives enforcement officers, fire protection engineers, certified fire investigators, chemists and other specialists.
“Team members, who are deploying from all over the country, are expected to arrive on scene today,” the ATF added, noting that the team previously investigated “national-level incidents such as the 9/11 terrorist attack on the Pentagon, the Centennial Olympic Park bombing in Atlanta, the Oklahoma City bombing and the 1993 World Trade Center bombing.”
“The team’s primary responsibility will be leading the investigation into the origin and cause of the explosion, including analyzing, processing and documenting the scene,” the ATF added.
“So, right now, all of our bomb techs, our explosive specialists are up there very thoroughly, methodically trying to make safe the area so that when our National Response Team comes in this afternoon, that area can be as safe as possible for every law enforcement up there,” Guy McCormick, a supervisory special agent with the ATF’s Nashville Field Division, said Saturday.
Jeremy Moore was identified by WZTV as a longtime employee at the plant who is missing.
“I did find out it was the building, Building 602, that he worked in and that he was on the missing list,” his mother, Ava Hinson, told the station. “The last I heard from him, he dropped his daughter off with me and was headed to work.
“It’s unbelievable, the not knowing, I almost, I don’t want to hear bad news, but I’d almost feel better if I knew,” she added, according to WZTV.
Accurate Energetic Systems released a statement about the explosion on its website.
“At approximately 7:45am this morning, there was a tragic accident at our facility,” Accurate Energetic Systems wrote. “Emergency response teams and investigative agencies remain on scene, and the situation is under active investigation.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families, coworkers, and community members affected by this incident,” the statement added. “We extend our gratitude to all first responders who continue to work tirelessly under difficult conditions. We will provide updates as more verified information becomes available.”
Fox News Digital reached out to Accurate Energetic Systems on Saturday morning seeking additional information but did not immediately hear back.
Signs near the site on Saturday asked for prayers for the families, according to The Associated Press.
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Rescuers had to wait for hours to begin their search because of the burning field of debris and risks of secondary explosions at the site southwest of Nashville, authorities said. The area is now secure, and there is no longer a risk.
Davis said he expected that the investigation would span at least days before authorities would know what could have caused the explosion that happened just before 8 a.m. Friday. He cautioned that there wouldn’t be a “short-term explanation.”
The manufacturing plant sits on 1,300 acres in Bucksnort, Tennessee, an unincorporated rural community approximately 60 miles southwest of Nashville. There are eight plant buildings that manufacture, store and research explosives for customers beyond just the military, including aerospace, oil and other commercial demolition industries.
The company also uses the sprawling campus to test explosives, according to its website, measuring the velocity of explosions as well as their impact on surrounding areas under varying environmental conditions.
“At the height of the response yesterday, there were more than 300 emergency personnel from 18 local, state and federal agencies on scene collaborating on the ongoing investigation and response,” the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency said Saturday. “This coordinated effort is focused on ensuring public safety, supporting impacted families and determining the cause of the incident.”
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“We ask Tennesseans to join us in prayer for the families impacted by this tragic incident,” Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee wrote on X on Friday.
NYC politician rushed away by security as protesters call him ‘antisemite’
A dramatic video shows Zohran Mamdani chased out of a New York City square after an angry protester accused him of antisemitism and demanded he disavow Hezbollah and Sharia law.
In the video shared on X, the self-identified socialist Democrat NYC mayoral candidate is seen getting cornered in Manhattan’s Foley Square on Friday as protesters shout and beat drums.
His security agents usher him through the square toward a waiting vehicle while a man trails close, yelling, “Denounce Hezbollah! Denounce Sharia law!”
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Protesters can be heard calling Mamdani an “antisemite” and refuse to back down as he follows him.
When Mamdani’s security intervenes, guards form a protective barrier to guide him into a car, which then leaves the square. One protester holding a flag is seen pushing up to what looks like another security team member near the vehicle.
Mamdani had been speaking at Foley Square to show solidarity with New York Attorney General Letitia James, who this week was hit with a mortgage fraud indictment related to a Virginia property she owns.
Mamdani has been repeatedly pushed to repudiate Hezbollah and denounce slogans such as “Globalize the Intifada.”
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In a June 2025 appearance on “Meet the Press,” Mamdani declined to do so fully, saying that policing language is not the role of a public official, though he affirmed his opposition to incitement to violence and antisemitism.
Mamdani reflected on the Oct. 7, 2023, terror attacks in Israel on Tuesday, issuing a statement in memory of Israeli victims and hostages still held by Hamas.
“Two years ago today, Hamas carried out a horrific war crime, killing more than 1,100 Israelis and kidnapping 250 more. I mourn these lives and pray for the safe return of every hostage still held and for every family whose lives were torn apart by these atrocities,” Mamdani said.
“A death toll that now far exceeds 67,000; with the Israeli military bombing homes, hospitals and schools into rubble.
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“Every day in Gaza has become a place where grief itself has run out of language. I mourn these lives and pray for the families that have been shattered.”
Mamdani’s statement was reposted by the Israeli Foreign Ministry (IFM) on X, where it accused him of “acting as a mouthpiece for Hamas propaganda.”
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“By repeating Hamas’s lies, he excuses terror and normalizes antisemitism. He stands with Jews only when they are dead. Shameful,” the IFM post said.
Mamdani’s press office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
4 killed, 12 injured in shooting at homecoming weekend event
At least four people are dead, and 12 others were injured overnight in a shooting in Leland, Mississippi, at a downtown event taking place during Leland High School homecoming weekend, the city’s mayor told Fox News Digital on Saturday.
“I just want to say, you know, our prayers and condolences go out to the family of the deceased and the ones that’s been injured and shot,” Leland Mayor John Lee said.
The suspect remains at large as of Saturday afternoon, Gov. Tate Reeves confirmed via X.
“Our state is praying for the victims and their families, as well as the entire Heidelberg and Leland communities,” Reeves wrote. “Those responsible will be brought to justice.”
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The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation told Fox News Digital that it is assisting in the investigation.
FBI Director Kash Patel also confirmed the bureau is “aware and engaged” with regard to the incident.
The conditions of those injured were not immediately clear Saturday.
“People were just congregating and having a good time in the downtown of Leland,” Mississippi state Sen. Derrick Simmons, a Democrat who represents people in that region, told The Associated Press.
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He was told that after the gunfire, the scene was “very chaotic,” as police, sheriff’s deputies and ambulances “responded from all over.”
“It’s just senseless gun violence,” Simmons said. “What we are experiencing now is just a proliferation of guns just being in circulation.”
The mayor told Fox News Digital he is asking for prayers for his city, “Because this is not something that’s ever happened here before.”
“It was homecoming weekend, of course, and everybody’s family and friends and neighbors [were] together having fun in the downtown area, as we do every year,” Lee added.
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Oscar-winning star of ‘The Godfather’ and ‘Annie Hall’ dead at 79 in California
Hollywood legend Diane Keaton has died at the age of 79 in California.
The actress’s family has requested privacy at this time, People magazine reported.
Keaton was known for her performances in “The Godfather” films and her role in “Annie Hall” in 1977, for which she won the Oscar for Best Actress.
Keaton’s acting career spanned over six decades across film, television and theater. She was the recipient of one Academy Award, two Golden Globe Awards and one BAFTA Award and some of her hit movies included “The First Wives Club,” “Baby Boom” and “Something’s Gotta Give.”
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Born Diane Hall in Los Angeles, California on Jan. 5, 1946, Keaton was the eldest of four children. Her father, John Hall, was a civil engineer and real estate broker, while her mother, Dorothy Keaton Hall, was a homemaker and amateur photographer.
After studying acting at Santa Ana College, Keaton decided to pursue a career in theater and moved to New York City, where she joined the cast of the Broadway musical “Hair” in 1968.
In 1969, she landed her first major role on Broadway in “Play It Again, Sam,” playing the romantic lead opposite Woody Allen, who also wrote the script. Keaton earned a Tony Award nomination for her performance as Linda Christie.
Keaton made her film debut in the 1970’s “Love and Other Strangers.” She went on to reprise her role as Linda in the 1972 film adaptation of “Play It Again, Sam,” which also starred Allen and marked the beginning of their longtime movie collaboration.
The actress made her career breakthrough in 1972 after she starred as Kay Adams Corleone, the wife of Al Pacino’s Michael Corleone, in Francis Ford Coppola’s iconic movie The Godfather. She reprised her role in the film’s sequels, 1974’s Academy Award-winning “The Godfather Part II” and the 1990’s “The Godfather Part III.”
Keaton rose to stardom when she played the titular character in 1977 movie “Annie Hall,” earning an Academy Award for her performance as the free-spirited aspiring singer. Allen co-wrote and directed the film as well as starring as Annie’s love interest.
“Annie Hall” also had significant cultural impact as Keaton’s menswear-inspired wardrobe of vests, trousers and hats, which was directly inspired by her own personal style, became iconic and influenced women’s fashion in the late 1970s.
In addition to “Play It Again, Sam” and “Annie Hall,” Keaton and Allen collaborated on six other films, including “Sleeper” (1973), “Love and Death” (1975), “Interiors” (1978), “Manhattan” (1979), “Radio Days” (1987) and “Manhattan Murder Mystery.”
Following the success of “Annie Hall,” Keaton starred in the 1977 drama “Looking for Mr. Goodbar,” receiving her first Golden Globe nomination for her performance. In the 1980s, she starred in a string of acclaimed movies, including Warren Beatty’s historical epic “Reds,” which earned Keaton her second Oscar nomination.
In 1987, she played the leading role in the comedy “Baby Boom,” written by Nancy Meyers and Charles Shyer. She later re-teamed with Meyers for the 1991 comedy “Father of the Bride,” starring opposite Steve Martin and reprised her role in the 1995 sequel “Father of the Bride II.”
She went on to star in the critically acclaimed 1996 drama “Marvin’s Room,” earning her third Oscar nomination. That same year, Keaton appeared alongside Goldie Hawn and Bette Midler in the hit ensemble comedy “The First Wives Club.”
In 2003, Keaton made her late-career comeback in the romantic comedy drama with Meyers’ “Something’s Gotta Give,” co-starring Jack Nicholson. The movie was a critical and box-office success and Keaton received her fourth Oscar nomination for her performance.
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She continued regularly appearing in films, often in romantic or ensemble comedies, including “The Family Stone” (2005), “Because I Said So” (2007), “Mad Money” (2008), “Morning Glory” (2010), “Book Club” (2018) and “Poms” (2019) among others.
After “Book Club” became a surprise hit, Keaton re-teamed with her co-stars Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen and Mary Steenburgen for the 2023 sequel “Book Club: The Next Chapter.” She made her final film appearance in the 2024 comedy “Summer Camp,” opposite Kathy Bates and Alfre Woodard.
Although best known for her film work, Keaton built an acclaimed career in television. The actress received an Emmy Award nomination for her role in the 1984 miniseries “The Little Drummer Girl” and later earned critical praise for her portrayal of aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart in the 1994 television film “Amelia Earhart: The Final Flight,” which she also produced.
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Keaton appeared in the TV movies “Sister Mary Explains It All” (2001) and “On Thin Ice” (2003). She made her return to television in 2016 with HBO’s “The Young Pope,” portraying Sister Mary, the nun who raised Jude Law’s Pope Pius XIII.
Behind the camera, Keaton directed films including “Heaven” (1987) and “Unstrung Heroes” (1995), and was a passionate photographer and preservationist of American architecture.
She received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2005. In 2017, she received the AFI Life Achievement Award honoring her six decades of work.
Keaton never married, but later in life she adopted two children: a daughter, Dexter, in 1996 and a son, Duke, in 2001.
On Saturday, a source told People magazine that Keaton had struggled with health issues over the last few months.
“She declined very suddenly, which was heartbreaking for everyone who loved her,” a friend of Keaton’s told the outlet. “It was so unexpected, especially for someone with such strength and spirit.”
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“In her final months, she was surrounded only by her closest family, who chose to keep things very private,” the insider added. “Even longtime friends weren’t fully aware of what was happening.”
People reported that Keaton surprised many when she listed her “dream home” in Los Angeles. The five-bedroom, seven-bathroom house in Los Angeles hit the market for $25 million in March.
She is survived by her children.
Tiger Woods’ career in jeopardy after suffering another major injury near age 50
Tiger Woods has undergone surgery after suffering another major injury.
Woods, 49, announced Saturday that he recently underwent lumbar disk replacement surgery for a collapsed disc and a compromised spinal canal.
“After experiencing pain and lack of mobility in my back, I consulted with doctors and surgeons to have tests taken. The scans determined that I had a collapsed disc in L4/5, disc fragments and a compromised spinal canal,” Woods said in a statement.
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“I opted to have my disc replaced yesterday, and I already know I made a good decision for my health and my back.”
For Woods, it is just the latest health setback in what has been a series of devastating injuries and subsequent procedures in recent years.
Woods underwent an operation to fix a nerve impingement in his lower back in September, and he’s already been sidelined from the PGA Tour this year while recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon he suffered in March.
Woods infamously suffered multiple leg injuries when he was involved in a single-vehicle rollover crash in the Los Angeles area on Feb. 23, 2021.
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Since finishing tied for ninth at the 2020 Farmers Insurance Open, his best finish in his subsequent 18 official events has been tying for 37th at the 2020 PGA Championship.
Last year, he competed in just five events, one of them being the Genesis Invitational, the other four majors. He withdrew from the Genesis, finished dead last in the Masters and missed the cut in the final three majors.
That came after he competed in only the Genesis and Masters in 2023, where he finished tied in 45th and withdrew, respectively. In 2022, he played in the Masters (47th), the PGA Championship (withdrew) and the Open Championship (missed cut).
Just when it appeared Woods was turning the clock back, it seemed like all false hope. In 2018, he finished second in the FedEx Cup standings. In 2019, he won the Masters.
Since then, it’s been a tough stretch for Woods, who, in 14 majors since winning the green jacket in 2019, has failed to muster a top 20 finish. It’s his longest such streak since failing to finish in the top 20 in the first six majors of his career in 1995 and 1996. In his last 26 majors, he has only four top 20 finishes.
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After the U.S. Open, Woods, who turns 50 in December, admitted it “may or may not” have been his last one. His latest injury raises more questions about his future.
Report reveals which fast-food drive-thrus have shortest waits and happiest customers
Fast-food drive-thrus may not be getting much faster, but they’re getting smarter — and friendlier staff might still matter more than artificial intelligence, a new report found.
The 25th Annual Drive-Thru Study, conducted by Intouch Insight and QSR magazine, examined 13 fast-food brands across three categories: classic, chicken and beverage. The research was based on 165 undercover visits per brand, conducted by trained evaluators posing as regular customers between June and July of this year, for a total of more than 2,000 visits across the U.S.
Overall, the average total drive-thru time was five minutes and 35 seconds — slightly slower than 2024 but 3 seconds faster when excluding brands that were just added to the study this year: Popeyes, Dutch Bros, Starbucks and Tim Hortons.
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The fastest overall was Taco Bell, with customers spending about four minutes in line. While Chick-Fil-A was the slowest, it ranked highest in satisfaction, tying with Dutch Bros, a drive-thru coffee company with more than 1,000 locations across 19 states.
The study noted that drive-thrus have morphed from a place for quick, simple orders into “digital fulfillment hubs.” “The challenge is no longer just speed, but balancing efficiency with the growing complexity of the modern drive-thru,” it said, adding that efficiency, personalization and guest connection all matter.
Dutch Bros also ranked as the most accurate, followed by Chick-fil-A and Louisiana-based chicken-finger chain Raising Cane’s, which tied for second.
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Among the three categories of fast-food, the classic segment — which includes Burger King, McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Taco Bell and Arby’s — ranked fastest and saw high accuracy at 87%. Taco Bell and Arby’s led the pack, according to the investigation, according to the report. The group, however, ranked lowest in friendliness.
The chicken category — which includes Chick-fil-A, KFC, Popeyes and Raising Cane’s — saw the highest customer satisfaction and friendliness and best food quality. It had the longest waits, however, and lowest accuracy.
“Accuracy and friendliness are the strongest drivers,” the survey noted. “Getting the order right and interacting politely yield high satisfaction.” When service was friendly, customers were far more satisfied and their orders were more accurate and faster, the study found.
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The beverage segment, which includes Starbucks, Dunkin’, Tim Hortons and Dutch Bros, saw high accuracy and balanced speed with accuracy — and had the least amount of upselling. Dutch Bros and Tim Horton’s came out on top.
Across all 13 brands, the study found an average order accuracy of 87%, food quality of 97% and overall satisfaction of 91%.
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For the first time, the study evaluated AI-powered drive-thrus, analyzing 120 AI orders across three restaurants and finding that they were faster but less friendly. Service times averaged three minutes and 53 seconds, compared to four minutes and 15 seconds for human-staffed locations. Order accuracy was slightly lower at 83% versus 87%, yet overall satisfaction was higher — 97% compared to 91%.
The scores suggest that customers are willing to overlook minor service flaws if it means getting their food faster and more efficiently, the report noted.
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“And let’s be honest — there’s also an element of novelty at play,” it continued. “For many guests, interacting with AI feels new and exciting, which can positively influence how they perceive the overall experience, even when the service isn’t perfect.”
Sixty-two percent of AI mistakes were caused by customization issues, such as special requests or unavailable items, but when staff members helped with AI-ordering, accuracy was boosted.
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The report concluded that brands that can combine speed, friendliness and technology will be best positioned to succeed in the modern drive-thru landscape.
Hamas leader rages on live TV when confronted about Oct 7 attacks
A prominent Hamas leader lost his temper and stormed off from a live interview after being pressed on the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks and the devastating subsequent war in Gaza.
Mousa Abu Marzouk, Hamas’ longtime foreign relations chief and a co-founder of the terror group, tried to justify his organization’s crimes by saying Hamas “fulfilled its national duty” and acted as “resistance to occupation” in an interview on Arabic television.
The host shot back and questioned whether the Hamas attacks had helped the Palestinian cause and if they had achieved anything meaningful for the Palestinians, according to The Jerusalem Post.
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“Was what you did on Oct. 7 to lead the Palestinians to liberation?” the host asked in the interview Friday night.
Marzouk, who is based in Qatar and is one of Hamas’s founding members, bristled and insisted the question was disrespectful and that a small group of fighters could never “liberate” Palestine on its own.
“No sane person would claim that on Oct. 7, with just a thousand or so fighters, it was possible to liberate Palestine,” he said.
The journalist then continued, saying, “I am asking you the questions that are being asked on the streets of Palestine by the residents of Gaza.”
As the exchange grew tense, Marzouk snapped.
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“These are your questions. Show some respect for yourself. I don’t want to talk to you. I don’t want to see you. Cut it out. Cut it out. Go to hell,” he said.
Marzouk’s comments, which aired on the Egyptian-based Pan-Arab Al-Ghad’s “With Wael,” quickly spread across social media and came amid growing infighting and turmoil within Hamas as the war comes to an end.
Once seen as a polished Hamas spokesperson, Arab commentators saw his on-air outburst as a signal of a widening rift among the organization’s leadership as Gaza lies in ruins.
Jamal Nazzal, a spokesperson for the Palestinian political and nationalist movement Fatah, slammed Marzouk’s remarks.
Nazzal said his comments were “a disgrace that exposes the moral and political bankruptcy of a crumbling group that can no longer look people in the eye,” according to The Jerusalem Post.
Earlier this year, Marzouk expressed regret over the Oct. 7 attacks, telling The New York Times he would not have supported the attack if he had known of the havoc it would wreak on Gaza.
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“If it was expected that what happened would happen, there wouldn’t have been Oct. 7,” he said.
Marzouk has been described in multiple reports as a billionaire, though his exact fortune remains unclear.
In a statement posted after The New York Times’ story, Hamas said that the comments were “incorrect” and taken out of context.
The Israeli government approved and signed the first phase of the President Donald Trump-brokered ceasefire deal in Gaza overnight Thursday. The agreement includes the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.
Shedeur Sanders’ Browns drama deepens after his mom sends cryptic message
The mother of Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders referenced her son in a mysterious Instagram comment Friday after news broke that the rookie had been elevated to the team’s backup quarterback role.
Pilar Sanders posted a video of her in the kitchen making a massive seafood spread that included fried shrimp and lobster. The top comment on the post asked her, “Are you cooking all that for Shedeur being named QB2?”
The mother responded with a cryptic statement.
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“For Shedeur’s yes – we know 2 has always been 1 – the matrix will try to make u believe anything hahahahah – never fall for tall tales,” she wrote. She did not clarify or specify what she was referring to.
Sanders, the son of NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, who coached him at the University of Colorado, has been the subject of immense media scrutiny and speculation dating back to when he was drafted in April.
After the Browns traded veteran quarterback Joe Flacco to the Cincinnati Bengals earlier this week, fans and pundits speculated whether Sanders would be elevated to the second-string job or remain in the third-string role behind Bailey Zappe.
The quarterback was the subject of one of the most shocking slides in NFL Draft history in April, when he fell from a potential No. 1 overall expectation to the 144th pick in the fifth round.
The Tuesday before the draft, NFL Media released a summary of the top 18 prospects in this year’s class.
Sanders’ section included comments from an anonymous assistant coach who said Sanders was “the worst formal interview I’ve ever been in in my life. He’s so entitled. He takes unnecessary sacks. He never plays on time. He has horrible body language. He blames teammates. … But the biggest thing is, he’s not that good.”
An anonymous longtime executive added, “It didn’t go great in our interview. He wants to dictate what he’s going to do and what’s best for him. He makes you feel small.”
NFL Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson stoked conspiracy theories related to Sanders in an August interview, claiming that NFL teams were “told not to” draft Sanders to “make an example” of the quarterback when he fell to the fifth round.
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“I tell you this much, what I heard from someone that’s in the NFL [is] that the NFL told [teams], ‘Don’t draft him. Do not draft him,'” Dickerson said in an interview on the “Roggin and Rodney” show on AM 570 LA Sports.
“‘We’re going to make an example out of him.’ And this came from a very good source, a very good source. They were going to have him not get drafted to basically show you ‘this is what happens when you do this.’ I mean, look, the NFL’s got all kinds of power. They do all kinds of stuff.”
Sanders’ slide out of the first round shocked many, including President Trump, who sent a post on Truth Social condemning the league’s owners for passing on the quarterback.
“What is wrong with NFL owners, are they STUPID? Deion Sanders was a great college football player, and was even greater in the NFL. He’s also a very good coach, streetwise and smart! Therefore, Shedeur, his quarterback son, has PHENOMENAL GENES, and is all set for Greatness,” Trump wrote. “He should be “picked” IMMEDIATELY by a team that wants to WIN. Good luck Shedeur, and say hello to your wonderful father!”
ESPN host Stephen A. Smith revealed a text message from an associate who compared the situation to Colin Kaepernick being out of the NFL since 2016, suggesting “collusion.”
“‘This is a bad look for the NFL. This feels like Kaepernick-level collusion,'” Smith said of the content of the text, adding the situation goes beyond “talent evaluation.”
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“All the hard work the NFL League Office puts in to eradicate these kinds of perceptions, only to turn around and watch as the OWNERS look like they’re colluding, messing up everything. What has been done to Shedeur will outshine everything else in this draft. We’ll never believe this is about just talent evaluation again.”
Sanders has yet to get into an NFL regular-season game, but his first action could come as soon as this Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers if starter and fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel has to exit the game for any reason.
Overlooked supplement could slow aging and boost brain and heart health, expert says
Creatine is often associated with hitting the gym and building muscle, but the supplement, typically taken in powder or capsule form, has recently been linked to a variety of other uses and benefits.
Singer Ciara told Business Insider last month that she takes creatine not just for muscle boosting, but to support energy levels throughout the day.
Actor Mark Wahlberg has also hopped onto the trend, creating his own creatine monohydrate product, while health gurus like Stanford neuroscientist Andrew Huberman have touted its various neurological benefits.
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What is creatine?
Creatine is a natural compound mostly stored in the muscles, with smaller amounts in the brain, liver and kidneys, according to registered dietitian nutritionist Sam McKinney of Life Time Fitness in Minneapolis.
“Our bodies need adenosine triphosphate (ATP for short) for energy and to maximize performance in high-intensity exercise, and creatine steps in by ‘donating’ a phosphate group to help produce additional ATP,” she said in an interview with Fox News Digital.
“It is most well-known for its role in increasing power output and force during exercise and, as a result, its impact on muscle growth, healthy body composition and athletic performance.”
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McKinney confirmed that creatine has been garnering more attention recently for “broader” functions of cognition and memory, recovery, blood sugar control, energy levels, heart health and neurological health.
Women typically have 70% to 80% lower creatine stores than men, McKinney said. Creatine supplementation can be beneficial during hormone changes, like menstrual cycles, pregnancy, post-partum and menopause.
Brain benefits
Some studies have been done on creatine and cognitive health, according to McKinney, with mixed but “encouraging” results.
In one small study, individuals with depression saw improvement with 3 to 5 grams of daily creatine, but individuals with bipolar disorder saw symptoms worsen.
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Another study found that creatine can help support those with traumatic brain injuries, showing improvements in amnesia, headaches and fatigue.
“There may be some potential benefits to memory and intelligence scores from creatine as well,” McKinney said. “These cognitive health benefits are often more pronounced in those who are at risk for lower phosphocreatine stores, such as vegetarians, vegans and the elderly population.”
On Huberman’s website, in the description of a “Huberman Lab” podcast clip, creatine is described as the “‘Michael Jordan’ of supplements.”
In another clip, the neuroscientist says creatine can be used as a “fuel source in the brain,” with some evidence that it can connect with areas involved in mood regulation and motivation.
Heart benefits
There is also evidence that creatine may have some heart health benefits because the heart uses ATP for energy like “any other muscle in the body,” McKinney said.
“Creatine plays a big role in the heart’s contraction and energy,” she said. “So, in turn, creatine could help to support energy supplied to the heart that is needed to deal with stress or periods of an increased workload, such as exercise.”
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Creatine supplementation has also been shown to improve outcomes from heart bypass surgery and the balance of oxygen in the heart, according to McKinney.
Combining creatine with nutrients like vitamin B12 may also help promote better overall energy and heart function.
Anti-aging benefits
Since creatine helps with muscle building, McKinney noted that it also helps to increase lifespan, as muscle decreases with age.
“Using creatine can help mitigate these losses and help us to stay strong, mobile and independent,” she said. “When it comes to aging, the positive impacts of creatine are most significant when combined with an effective resistance training routine.”
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Some specific benefits of creatine include improved grip strength and lower body endurance, according to McKinney, “both of which are markers of mobility and health in the elderly.”
Bone benefits
McKinney referenced another study that suggests creatine could help keep bones strong when combined with a strength training program.
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“The reason could be associated with the benefits of creatine and power output (making the workouts more effective), or with increases in muscle mass adding more tension to the bone, which supports bone strength,” she said.
Dosage and potential risks
Daily creatine doses can range from 2 to 10 grams per day, but McKinney said most people see benefits with a daily ongoing dose of 5 grams. She recommends creatine monohydrate — the most common and well-researched form — as the best option.
“When it comes to aging, the positive impacts of creatine are most significant when combined with an effective resistance training routine.”
“While there are a lot of misconceptions about creatine, in reality, it’s one of the safest and most effective supplement options on the market for most people,” the expert told Fox News Digital. “Creatine also is not a steroid and does not have a negative impact on kidney function in healthy people.”
Those who have preexisting kidney issues should exercise caution when taking it.
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“When used orally at appropriate doses, creatine is likely safe to take for up to five years,” the Mayo Clinic states on its website. “As with any dietary supplement, it’s important to choose a product that follows recommended manufacturing practices and subscribes to third-party testing to ensure the product’s quality.”
Before beginning the supplement, experts recommend seeing a doctor to discuss the appropriate individualized approach.