Helicopter ‘started spinning out of control’ before California crash left 5 hospitalized
In a wild scene caught on video, a helicopter crashed in Huntington Beach, California, on Saturday, leaving five people hospitalized, authorities confirmed to Fox News Digital.
Law enforcement responded around 2 p.m. to reports of a helicopter going down in a beach parking lot between Twin Dolphins Drive and Beach Boulevard in Huntington Beach.
The aircraft, which in stunning video is seen suddenly spinning out of control before falling from the sky, was linked to the “Cars ’N Copters on the Coast” event scheduled for Sunday, officials said.
“As of this time, the two people who were in the helicopter have been safely pulled from the wreckage, and three people on the street have sustained injuries,” a spokesperson for the Huntington Beach Fire Department told Fox News Digital.
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All five people were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, the spokesperson said.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have been notified about the incident, according to a press release from the City of Huntington Beach.
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Huntington Beach resident Tim Robinson, who witnessed the crash, captured a video of the crash, showing the helicopter lodged between a building and several palm trees.
“At first I thought it was a movie,” Robinson told Fox News Digital. “It seemed like a pretty crazy stunt to do. And it spun around a few times and slammed into that. It was crazy.”
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Robinson told Fox News Digital he walks along the beach nearly every day, and he saw a part “flying off” the helicopter before it crashed.
He added, “As it was coming down low, I heard kind of like a ping, and a part came flying off the helicopter. I don’t know what it was. I have no clue. It came off and that’s when it started spinning out of control.”
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The cause of the crash is not yet clear. The investigation remains ongoing, according to the City of Huntington Beach.
Stars share emotional tributes to legendary Hollywood actress after her death at 79
Goldie Hawn, Steve Martin and Jane Fonda were among the many stars who honored Diane Keaton after the legendary actress died at the age of 79.
On Saturday, Keaton’s death was reported by People magazine, with the outlet noting that her family had requested privacy.
After news broke of Keaton’s passing, there was an outpouring of tributes to the Hollywood legend from her former co-stars and other celebrities.
Hawn, who co-starred with Keaton and Bette Midler in the 1996 hit ensemble comedy “The First Wives Club,” shared an emotional post on Instagram.
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“Diane, we aren’t ready to lose you. You’ve left us with a trail of fairy dust, filled with particles of light and memories beyond imagination,” Hawn wrote alongside a photo of Keaton.
She continued: “How do we say goodbye? What words can come to mind when your heart is broken? You never liked praise, so humble, but now you can’t tell me to ‘shut up’ honey. There was, and will be, no one like you. You stole the hearts of the world and shared your genius with millions, making films that made us laugh and cry in ways only you could.”
“I was blessed to make ‘First Wives Club’ with you, our days starting with coffee in the makeup trailer, laughing and joking, right through to the very last day of filming,” Hawn added. “It was a roller coaster of love.
“We agreed to grow old together, and one day, maybe live together with all our girlfriends,” Hawn wrote. “Well, we never got to live together, but we did grow older together. Who knows… maybe in the next life.
“Shine your fairy dust up there, girlfriend. I’m going to miss the hell out of you. My heart goes out to your beautiful children, Dex and Duke,” the Academy Award winner concluded.
Midler also paid tribute to Keaton, posting a black-and-white image of the actress on her Instagram page along with a heartfelt caption.
“The brilliant, beautiful, extraordinary Diane Keaton has died,” she wrote. “I cannot tell you how unbearably sad this makes me.
“She was hilarious, a complete original, and completely without guile, or any of the competitiveness one would have expected from such a star,” Midler added. “What you saw was who she was…oh, la, lala!”
Fonda, Candice Bergen, Mary Steenburgen and Don Johnson, who co-starred with Keaton in 2018’s “Book Club” and its 2023 sequel “Book Club: The Next Chapter,” also shared tributes.
“It’s hard to believe…or accept…that Diane has passed,” she wrote in the caption of a photo featuring Keaton.
“She was always a spark of life and light, constantly giggling at her own foibles, being limitlessly creative…in her acting, her wardrobe, her books, her friends, her homes, her library, her world view,” Fonda continued. “Unique is what she was. And, though she didn’t know it or wouldn’t admit it, man she was a fine actress!”
“Diane was magic,” Steenburgen wrote in a statement to Fox News Digital. “There was no one, nor will there ever be, anyone like her. I loved her and felt blessed to be her friend. My love to her family. What a wonder she was!!!”
Bergen also shared a statement with Fox News Digital, writing, “This is a huge loss both personally and for all of us. Diane was a true artist – tremendously gifted and uniquely talented in so many disciplines yet also modest and wonderfully eccentric. I will miss her terribly.”
“Diane Keaton … what a trip!” Johnson told Fox News Digital in a statement. “She was one of those unique actresses that once she’d realized a character you just couldn’t imagine anyone else’s interpretation. I loved her … I’ll miss her.”
Martin, who played Keaton’s on-screen husband in the hit 1991 comedy “Father of the Bride” and its 1995 sequel “Father of the Bride II,” which also starred Martin Short, shared a humorous remembrance of the actress as he posted a screenshot of quotes from a joint interview with his co-stars.
“Who’s sexier? Me or Steve Martin?” Short asked in the article, published by Interview magazine in 2021.
“I mean, you’re both idiots,” Keaton replied.
“Don’t know who first posted this, but it sums up our delightful relationship with Diane,” Martin wrote in the caption.
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Kimberly Williams-Paisley, who portrayed Annie Banks, the daughter of Martin’s George Banks and Keaton’s Nina Banks in the “Father of the Bride” movies, commented on the “Only Murders in the Building” star’s post, writing, “I can absolutely hear her saying that,” adding a crying laughing smiley face emoji.
Williams-Paisley also shared her own Instagram tribute to Keaton, posting photos of herself with her on-screen mother.
“Diane, working with you will always be one of the highlights of my life,” Williams-Paisley wrote in the caption. “You are one of a kind, and it was thrilling to be in your orbit for a time. Thank you for your kindness, your generosity, your talent, and above all, your laughter.”
Mandy Moore, who played the daughter of Keaton’s character in the hit 2007 romantic comedy “Because I Said So,” honored the actress as she remembered their time working together on the film.
“They say don’t meet your heroes, but I got to work with one of mine and even call her ‘mom’ for a few months,” Moore recalled in the caption of an Instagram post featuring photos of the two in the movie.
“An honor of a lifetime,” she continued. “What an incandescent human Di is and was. I am so sad she’s gone for all the reasons but also because it felt like she’d be here forever, dazzling us with her talent and charm (and her style, c’mon)!!! One of the very best to ever do it. All my love to her children and loved ones.”
Hawn’s daughter, Kate Hudson, uploaded a clip from “The First Wives Club,” writing, “We love you so much Diane.”
Lily Tomlin posted a photo of Keaton along with the caption: “Rest peacefully, the magnificent Diane Keaton.”
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In an Instagram post, Melissa Joan Hart shared her shock at Keaton’s passing and heaped praise on the late actress.
“There are some people you think will live forever and it took my breath away to hear about Diane Keaton passing away today!” she wrote. “Her body of work, her class, her style, her ability to be wildly talented and keep her private life out of tabloids is to be respected and studied for generations.”
“Thanks for the laughs and tears!” she continued. “From #BabyBoom to #SomethingsGottaGive, I’ve enjoyed every movie I’ve seen with her but I have to admit I’ve never seen #AnnieHall. I know what I’m doing this weekend now! #GodBlesstheFunnyPeople.”
In 1977, Keaton won an Academy Award for her performance as the titular character in “Annie Hall” and she was nominated for the award three additional times.
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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences paid tribute to Keaton in an Instagram post, sharing a clip featuring an emotional scene between the late actress and her on-screen son Dermott Mulroney in their 2005 movie “The Family Stone.”
“Some actors play emotions. Diane Keaton lived inside them,” the organization wrote. “Diane Keaton embodied the contradictions of being human: funny and fragile, bright and bruised, always achingly honest. For decades, she filled every frame with warmth, wit, and wonder. A Best Actress Oscar winner and four-time nominee, her presence shaped generations of storytelling. Her spirit will live forever on screen, and in the hearts of all who saw themselves in her.”
Lisa Lange, the senior vice president of PETA, honored Keaton for her advocacy on behalf of animals.
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“Diane Keaton’s impact as a brilliant and talented actor is undeniable, but PETA will always remember her as a true friend to animals,” Lange said in a statement to Fox News Digital.
She continued, “At every turn, she used her platform to champion animals, from advocating kindness toward animals often overlooked, such as pigeons, to taking on abusive cub-petting operations by endorsing the Big Cat Public Safety Act, to ditching meat and reminding everyone that ‘it’s nuts’ to eat animals. Diane’s heart was evident in everything she did, and she will be greatly missed by all of us at PETA.”
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 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 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 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.
Protesters disrupt Kamala Harris book tour event in Chicago amid ongoing criticism
Former Vice President Kamala Harris’ book tour stop in Chicago was disrupted multiple times Saturday afternoon, as security removed several protesters during a tense event promoting her new memoir, “107 Days.”
As Harris discussed her book with journalist Michele Norris, who was moderating the event, at least one protester began shouting from the audience, prompting a chorus of “get her out” from attendees. Security quickly escorted the woman from the venue.
Footage from the event showed at least two additional disruptions, including a man who appeared to shout about genocide before being removed. The motivations behind the protests were not immediately clear.
The audience responded with applause when Norris addressed the disruptions by saying, “We encourage people to use their voices, but we want them to show respect for this woman.”
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Harris responded with a bit of humor, adding, “And please pronounce my name correctly…”
It’s not the first time Harris’ book tour has drawn protests. Since launching her national book tour late last month, Harris has faced similar interruptions at several stops promoting “107 Days,” which recounts her 2024 presidential campaign following President Biden’s withdrawal from the race.
The book chronicles her 107-day sprint to Election Day and offers a behind-the-scenes look at campaign decisions, staff tensions, and political challenges she faced during that period.
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Beyond the live events, Harris’ memoir and the publicity surrounding it have sparked criticism — even from within her own party.
An advisor to a potential 2028 Democratic presidential contender told Politico, “At a time when people are looking for a vision and leadership… and want to see leaders rise to the level of threat facing the country, it’s pretty crazy she chose to write a gossip book that prioritizes the pettiness of her politics.”
The advisor added, “It’s embarrassing for her, and for all Democrats, considering she was the leader of the party less than a year ago.”
Former CNN journalist Chris Cillizza also weighed in critically, writing on his Substack, “Harris’ recent media tour to tout her memoir — ‘107 Days’ — has reminded me of something I think I have long known: She is simply not a very good politician. And she hasn’t gotten much better over her decades in the business.”
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In a post on X, Cillizza noted that Harris’ return to the public stage reminded him “she’s not good on her feet,” and added, “she speaks in word salads.”
Criticism has also come from Democratic strategist Gary South, who told The Hill that the timing of Harris’ memoir was less than ideal.
Referencing the book’s tone, South said excerpts suggest “she came out with arms flailing and guns blazing, blaming everyone but herself for her loss.”
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He continued, “it is a curiously negative and ungracious tome for someone who reportedly thinks she can run again in 2028.”
Fox News Digital reached out to Harris’s office 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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Crypto market crash wipes out billions in total value
The crypto market was rocked by a dramatic plunge Saturday, marking one of the sharpest single-day drops in recent history and wiping out billions in value, one expert told FOX Business.
The sudden collapse followed the U.S. government’s announcement of new tariffs on Chinese tech imports, a move that rattled investors and triggered panic.
Joshua Duckett, director of investigations at a crypto forensic firm, said traders had been forced to liquidate positions, sending prices into free fall.
“Most people don’t invest more than they can lose, but in the crypto industry as a whole, in terms of leveraged trading, it’s in the billions,” Duckett explained.
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“The amounts that people have lost are varying. Some people lost hundreds, thousands, millions, the total in terms of liquidations extends into the billions.”
Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency, fell below $110,000, while Ethereum and other major tokens lost more than 20% of their value within hours.
Traders who had borrowed heavily to bet on rising prices were caught off guard, triggering a wave of forced liquidations that accelerated the crash.
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“The crypto market reacted in a more extreme way than the stock market because it’s 24/7.” Duckett said. “You’ll see the stock market react in a bad way. The crypto market reacted in a more extreme way.”
“There was a market downturn in terms of multiple cryptocurrencies that have dropped in value over the past 24 hours, primarily due to market news, as well as the effects of said news on people that are trading in the crypto markets,” explained Duckett.
Leverage, he said, the practice of borrowing to increase exposure, was a key driver of the losses.
“People can borrow against what they have and leverage up to extreme amounts, 100x essentially in crypto, which is a pretty large amount,” Duckett noted.
“And so when those positions are liquidated, a large move either to the upside or the downside happens. In this case, the downside.”
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The sudden unwinding of these leveraged trades caused a chain reaction. “This caused a spiral of cascading liquidations, essentially,” Duckett said.
Still, there are early signs the market may be stabilizing. “It seems to have essentially stabilized,” Duckett said. “Right now, we’re kind of in a rebound-to-stable position. Tomorrow is a new day.”
“We’ve had a full day of this kind of news that impacted the markets and that initial knee-jerk reaction to recovery, to stabilization. It all depends essentially on the new news tomorrow,” Duckett added.
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“The number one rule is not to invest more than you can lose — but that’s not specific to crypto, that’s investing in general. Additionally, researching what one is investing in is also a key part of it.”
Federal judge limits Trump’s National Guard powers in Illinois amid growing tensions
A judge ruled on Saturday that National Guard troops sent to Illinois by President Donald Trump to combat crime can remain in the state but can’t patrol or deploy to protect federal property.
The Trump administration had requested an emergency stay after U.S. District Judge April Perry on Thursday blocked the deployment of National Guard troops in Chicago and across Illinois for at least two weeks.
Perry said there was no evidence of a “danger of rebellion” in the state as Trump has suggested he may invoke the Insurrection Act, which would mean the federal government could send troops to states that defy federal laws or don’t put down an insurrection.
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“I’d do it if it was necessary. So far it hasn’t been necessary. But we have an Insurrection Act for a reason,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on Monday.
The Insurrection Act was last invoked in 1992 during the LA riots.
“There has been no showing that the civil power has failed,” Perry said. “The agitators who have violated the law by attacking federal authorities have been arrested. The courts are open, and the marshals are ready to see that any sentences of imprisonment are carried out. Resort to the military to execute the laws is not called for.”
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She added, “Not even Alexander Hamilton could have envisioned one state’s militia to be used against another state’s residents because the President wants to punish those with views other than his own.”
On Saturday, the federal judge, in granting a temporary restraining order, blocking the deployment of troops until further arguments can be heard, wrote, “Members of the National Guard do not need to return to their home states unless further ordered by a court to do so,” according to the court order obtained by Fox News Digital.
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Along with Chicago, Trump has also sent federal troops to Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and Memphis.
Laser threat forces emergency helicopters to divert from Portland hospital: report
A call to shine laser lights into the sky in an effort to disrupt federal helicopters flying over South Portland has prompted serious safety concerns and forced a key trauma hospital to reroute air ambulances.
The online flyer, posted on the homepage of Rose City Counter-Info, a self-described “anarchist counter-info platform in so-called Portland, Oregon,” encourages participants to take part in a “laser tag” event aimed at federal aircraft.
The post urges individuals to mask up, coordinate with others, and take steps to avoid identification – including cleaning laser pointers with alcohol, wearing gloves, and removing potential DNA traces before disposal.
As a result of the planned activity, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) reported that multiple air ambulance providers declined to land at the hospital’s rooftop helipad on Saturday night, according to KGW.
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Instead, they redirected their helicopters to nearby airports, requiring patients to be transferred to OHSU by ground ambulance — a process estimated to add 45 to 60 minutes to travel time.
“For most patients, that will be an acceptable delay. However, for some sensitive situations, such as unstable trauma patients, STEMIs and strokes, the delay could have real impacts,” OHSU said in an email to KGW.
The hospital also advised staff to “incorporate additional transit time into their decision-making,” and strongly urged the public not to participate in the laser event, calling it “extremely dangerous.”
OHSU later clarified that the decision to divert flights was made by the air ambulance vendors themselves, not the hospital.
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In a statement to Fox News Digital, the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) emphasized that pointing lasers at aircraft endangers both pilots and people on the ground and is prohibited under state and federal law.
The bureau added it “regularly” arrests individuals for targeting police aircraft with lasers, including one arrest earlier this week. While police confirmed they were monitoring the ICE building on Saturday, they said the presence was not greater than usual. Police also reported no laser strikes that night.
The Port of Portland, which oversees general aviation in the region, acknowledged the uptick in helicopter and propeller aircraft activity.
“We are aware of the higher volume of helicopter and propeller airplane activity over South and Southwest Portland,” the Port said. “This appears to be related to federal law enforcement and/or military activity and is not a development the Port of Portland can control.”
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has also condemned the call to target aircraft with lasers, warning that the act is a federal crime.
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“Aiming a laser pointer at an aircraft is a federal crime. This is incredibly dangerous for the aircraft personnel and for the public’s safety,” DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a previous statement to Fox News Digital. “Antifa domestic terrorists WILL NOT overrun our cities. We will bust their networks and bring every one of them to justice.”
Federal officials cited a recent incident as evidence of the risks such actions pose. On September 30, DHS reported that four Mexican nationals living in the U.S. illegally were arrested in Portland after allegedly shining a laser at a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) helicopter, endangering both the crew and people below.
Portland has remained a focal point for demonstrations against federal immigration enforcement, with protests near the ICE facility continuing for several weeks. In some instances, demonstrators have displayed provocative props such as a guillotine to symbolize opposition to federal actions.
Earlier this week, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem visited the ICE facility in Portland, where she prayed with officers dealing with the ongoing unrest.
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek, however, disputed characterizations of widespread disorder. “There is no insurrection,” Kotek said, expressing confidence that “local law enforcement will meet the moment.” She added that during her meeting with Noem, she reiterated Oregon’s expectation that DHS and ICE operations comply with state law.
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Kotek joins several other Democratic governors who have pushed back against the Trump administration’s expanded federal enforcement efforts.
Fox News Digital has reached out to OHSU for comment.