Marine Corps training demo goes wrong at celebration attended by VP Vance
A piece of metal shrapnel from an “explosive ordnance” that detonated overhead prematurely struck a law enforcement vehicle in California on Saturday, during an event attended by Vice President JD Vance.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) confirmed the incident in a press release shared with Fox News Digital. It took place near Camp Pendleton, a Marine Corps base in San Diego County.
The shrapnel was fired while CHP officers supported a traffic break along I-5, the same day that Vance visited Camp Pendleton to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps.
It is unclear when exactly the incident occurred on Saturday. The CHP said it happened “during an exceptional U.S. Marine Corps live-fire training demonstration over the freeway, and where the CHP had elected to stop traffic during the live-fire exercise.”
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No injuries were reported. CHP officers alerted the Marine Corps, who then “canceled firing additional live ordnance over the freeway,” per the agency.
In a statement, CHP Border Division Chief Tony Coronado called the incident an “unusual and concerning situation.”
“It is highly uncommon for any live-fire or explosive training activity to occur over an active freeway,” said Coronado.
“As a Marine myself, I have tremendous respect for our military partners, but my foremost responsibility is ensuring the safety of the people of California and the officers who protect them.”
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“The CHP has filed an internal report on the incident, with a recommendation to conduct an additional after-action review into the planning, communication and coordination between federal, state, and local government around the event on Saturday, October 18, to strengthen protocols for future demonstrations and training events near public roadways,” the release concluded.
Camp Pendleton officials confirmed to Fox News Digital that they are also conducting an investigation after a 155mm artillery round may have detonated outside the designated impact area.
“We are aware of the report of a possible airborne detonation of a 155mm artillery round outside the designated impact area during the U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious Capabilities Demonstration at Camp Pendleton, CA, Oct. 18,” the I Marine Expeditionary Force Communication Strategy and Operations team told Fox News Digital. “The demonstration went through a rigorous safety evaluation, and deliberate layers of redundancy, to ensure the safety of fellow citizens. Following established safety protocols, firing was suspended. No injuries occurred, and the demonstration concluded as scheduled.
“An investigation has been initiated. We are committed to determining the incident’s root cause and applying findings to future missions,” the statement continued. “An investigation has been initiated. We are committed to determining the incident’s root cause and applying findings to future missions.”
In a post on X, California Governor Gavin Newsom wrote that President Donald Trump and Vance “put lives at risk to put on a show.”
“If you want to honor our troops, open the government and pay them,” Newsom said.
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Fox News Digital reached out to Vance’s office for comment.
Karine Jean-Pierre unloads on Democratic Party, says she couldn’t ‘stomach’ being in it
Former Biden White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre unleashed on the Democratic Party in an excerpt from her new memoir, explaining why she decided to become an independent after years as a party flack.
In the excerpt, Jean-Pierre detailed the phone call in which then-President Joe Biden told the White House team that he was dropping out of the race, Newsweek reported.
“Biden seemed to be totally at peace with his decision, but I was stunned, my feelings a blur. I was angry and sad. I was enraged and heartbroken that this man had given more than 50 years of his life to serving the American people, and in the end he’d been treated poorly by members of his own party. It was horrible,” Jean-Pierre wrote.
In her new book, “Independent,” Jean-Pierre revealed that she never thought Biden would drop out. Jean-Pierre repeatedly touted Biden’s physical and mental viability over the years from her position behind the podium, but his cognitive decline wound up dearly costing his party.
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Nevertheless, Jean-Pierre thought Biden had been betrayed.
“The Democratic Party had defined my life, my career,” Jean-Pierre wrote. “Everything I’d done to make people’s lives better had been connected to it. The party was the vehicle that allowed me not just to have a front seat to history, working first on [Barack] Obama’s presidential campaign then in his administration, but also to make some history of my own as the first Black woman and openly queer person to ever be a White House press secretary. Never had I considered leaving the party until now.”
The former press secretary also wrote about how she planned to make her first appearance after Biden’s announcement on “The View,” the liberal ABC talk show.
“Now the cloud of unease hovering over me solidified into an idea about how I could possibly do something different. How I could channel my disappointment into some kind of concrete action that would allow me to fight for what I believed in without giving blind loyalty to a party I felt no longer deserved it,” she continued.
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Pierre wrote, “‘You know what? I’m going to become an independent. I don’t think I can stomach being in the Democratic Party anymore.'”
Jean-Pierre accused Democrats of unleashing a “firing squad” on the former president, who was forced off the presidential ticket last July after weeks of pressure from his party following his dismal debate against Republican Donald Trump.
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Jean-Pierre revealed that she was leaving the Democratic Party in June while announcing her book. Before her high-profile White House role, she worked on multiple Democratic presidential campaigns and was an MSNBC political analyst.
De Niro uses explicit language on air while discussing recent anti-Trump protests
Actor Robert De Niro surprised MSNBC’s “The Weekend” panel after dropping an f-bomb during Sunday’s show while describing Democratic pushback against President Donald Trump.
De Niro appeared on the show to discuss the recent “No Kings” protests that took place nationwide on Saturday and the Democratic Party’s messaging strategy. The “Taxi Driver” actor largely complimented members of the party, including recently indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James, for standing against Trump.
“There’s something,” De Niro said. “I like Hakeem Jeffries. I like…Chuck Schumer, Adam Schiff, they’re all great, strong. I like what Letitia James is doing. She’s fighting back. She’s saying, ‘f— you!’”
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After an audible reaction from host Jonathan Capehart, De Niro continued, “I’m sorry. This is where we are. It’s what she’s saying. ‘This is it. I will not be taken down by this person. I am not afraid of him.’ And God bless her for that. And that’s how other people have to be.”
Fox News Digital reached out to MSNBC and De Niro’s publicist for comment.
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De Niro had previously promoted the “No Kings” protests in an Instagram video that also featured explicit language.
“The original ‘No Kings’ protest was 250 years ago,” De Niro said. “Americans decided they didn’t want to live under the rule of King George III. They declared their independence and fought a bloody war for democracy. We’ve had two and a half centuries of democracy since then. Often challenging, sometimes messy, always essential, and we fought in two World Wars to preserve it.”
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He continued, “Now we have a would-be king who wants to take it away? King Donald I. F– that. We are rising up again this time, nonviolently raising our voices to declare ‘No Kings.’”
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Nearly 2,000 protests were planned nationwide across many major U.S. cities including Atlanta, Portland and Washington, D.C., on Saturday. At least 100,000 people were believed to have attended the protest in New York City’s Times Square.
Former NFL star who rushed for 251 yards in a single game passes away at 36
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers star running back Doug Martin has died, his family said on Sunday. He was 36.
Martin’s family released a statement to FOX Sports confirming his death. TMZ Sports first reported that the ex-NFL player had passed away. His cause of death was not made known.
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“It is with great sadness to inform you all that Doug Martin passed away Saturday morning. Cause of death is currently unconfirmed. Please respect our privacy at this time,” Martin’s family said.
The former Boise State standout was the No. 31 overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. The California native made an immediate impact when he stepped on the field for Tampa Bay.
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He played in all 16 games in his rookie season, rushing for 1,454 yards and 11 touchdowns. He had a breakout game against the Oakland Raiders when he ran for 251 yards and four touchdowns. He earned a Pro Bowl nod that season.
Martin played most of his career with the Buccaneers. He was a two-time Pro Bowler and was a first-team All-Pro selection in 2015. In 2018, Martin played for the Raiders and had 723 rushing yards and four touchdowns.
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He ran for 5,356 yards and 30 touchdowns in 84 career games.
Scientists discover how massive stone statues ‘walked’ across Easter Island
The mystery of the Moai stone heads has eluded onlookers for centuries — and now, researchers say they finally know how they got there.
The statues, which were carved and placed on the South Pacific’s Easter Island between the 12th and 17th centuries, have puzzled travelers since the first European contact was made there in 1722.
Though the structures appear to only be heads, many of them have full bodies that have been concealed by sediment over the centuries.
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According to Rapa Nui legend, the heads “walked” to their spots — and the new study sheds light on that foundational story.
In a study recently published in the Journal of Archaeological Science, researchers Carl P. Lipo and Terry L. Hunt argue that the heads were “walked” vertically — not horizontally — from a nearby quarry.
The scientists analyzed 962 statues to reach their conclusion. Using 3D modeling and statistical mapping, Lipo and Hunt found that the heads’ D-shaped bases and forward lean made rope transport possible.
While Lipo and Hunt first demonstrated that the Moai could “walk” in 2012, this new study is the first to prove the method with large-scale statistical and archaeological evidence.
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“Our experiments revealed that the forward-leaning design enabled efficient transport, covering [328 feet] in 40 min with a team of 18 people—a significant improvement over earlier vertical transport attempts that used incorrectly proportioned forms,” the study’s abstract reads.
The statues were rocked and pivoted along Easter Island roads by multiple people at a time — making the process more efficient.
“The walking method required minimal resources and labor compared to horizontal transport hypotheses, revealing sophisticated engineering rather than environmental destruction, and aligning with Rapa Nui oral traditions that describe ‘walking’ from the quarry,” the authors wrote.
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The findings come as tourists continue to flock to the Polynesian island to enjoy the privacy it offers as one of the most isolated places on Earth.
To get to Easter Island, most tourists fly to Santiago, Chile, before taking a six-hour flight to the isle’s Mataveri International Airport.
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Spanish newspaper El Pais reported that, before the COVID-19 pandemic, the island received 156,000 yearly visitors — and $120 million in annual tourist revenue.
Sharon Osbourne’s ‘darling’ companion dies months after rock icon husband’s passing
Sharon Osbourne is grieving the loss of her “darling” dog Elvis.
The former talk show host announced the death of her pet pooch in an Instagram post shared with her millions of followers Sunday afternoon.
Sharon, 73, leaned on the support of her social media followers three months shy of the death of her rock icon husband, Ozzy Osbourne.
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The Prince of Darkness was featured in a handful of photos Sharon posted in memory of Elvis.
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“I can’t believe I am posting this but my darling Elvis passed away this week,” Sharon wrote.
“He gave me 14 precious year. He was by my side until the end. Rest in peace my darling boy!”
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Ozzy, who was born John Michael Osbourne on Dec. 3, 1948, and later earned the nickname “The Prince of Darkness,” was 76 at the time of his death. He passed away in July.
The Black Sabbath frontman was known as much for his indelible mark on the music industry as he was for his larger-than-life personality, whether on stage or in front of a camera while filming the massively successful reality show, “The Osbournes.”
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Shortly after her husband’s death, Sharon returned to social media and explained that while she’s still finding her footing since Ozzy’s death, she wanted to share a video of her and daughter, Kelly Osbourne‘s falconry hobby.
“Though I’m still finding my footing, I wanted to share some glorious creatures I had the chance to spend an afternoon with. The connection you make with these powerful birds is built entirely on trust and confidence.
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“They’ll choose to perch on you only if they sense you are safe and unafraid of them. It’s a bond I know all too well, and the experience was nothing short of magical,” Sharon wrote.
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She concluded, “I love you all, and I thank you deeply for the otherworldly amount of love you continue to send my way.”
Ex-FBI art crime expert warns of what could happen to Louvre’s stolen jewels
The gang of thieves who robbed the Louvre Museum on Sunday and made off with some of France’s most famous crown jewels might end up melting their loot down, an ex-FBI art crime expert said.
Tim Carpenter also suggested the team of robbers behind the “shocking” operation were focused on treasures of immense cultural and historical value.
“This was a targeted heist,” Carpenter told Fox News Digital.
“They knew precisely what they were going for, and they understood the value and the cultural significance of these pieces,” he continued. “They also understood that this was extraordinarily important to the people of France.”
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Also “shocking,” Carpenter noted, “is that it was a daytime robbery while the museum was open.”
The Louvre was forced to close its doors following the daring morning theft, which happened in under seven minutes and left police racing to recover the jewels.
The raid, at around 9:30 a.m. local time, targeted the museum’s Apollo Gallery, home to historic treasures linked to Napoleon and Empress Eugénie.
The crew reportedly stole a crown believed to have belonged to Empress Eugénie, Le Parisien reported.
According to The Associated Press, eight objects were taken, including a sapphire diadem, necklace and single earring from a matching set linked to 19th-century French queens Marie-Amélie and Hortense.
An emerald necklace and earrings from the matching set of Empress Marie-Louise were also reportedly snatched alongside a reliquary brooch, Empress Eugénie’s diadem and her large corsage-bow brooch.
“They could be melted down or pieced out,” Carpenter explained. “They’ll punch stones out of the crowns, and they’ll cut the stones, and they’ll market them individually.”
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According to French daily Le Parisien, the thieves, two of whom were disguised as construction workers, entered the museum after parking next to it. They extended a lift to a first-floor window and smashed it open with an angle grinder.
The time “is when the museum is kind of its most chaotic. People are getting settled,” added Carpenter.
“They breached through a window and made this really brazen. These guys are fast and moving quickly with a purpose, and they breach, and they get in there really quickly,” he added.
After the heist, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez spoke to radio station France Inter and said the thieves “entered from the outside using a basket lift” and “a disc cutter” to slice through glass panes containing precious jewels.
“The investigation has begun, and a detailed list of the stolen items is being compiled,” the ministry also said in a statement. “Beyond their market value, these items have inestimable heritage and historical value.”
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“Because it’s a historic building, there are just natural vulnerabilities that occur, and these guys just found one of those and found a way to exploit it,” Carpenter said.
“That is definitely a risk,” he continued. “When you look at a building like the Louvre… there always has to be a balance.”
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“I think the local authorities there have a very strong chance of doing a really effective criminal investigation, identifying these perpetrators and hopefully recovering these pieces before they’re lost to us,” concluded Carpenter.
Fox News Digital reached out to the Louvre Museum for comment.
Chiefs star’s expletive-filled fake-out leads to perfect play against Raiders
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes completely fooled CBS announcers Jim Nantz and Tony Romo, and possibly the Las Vegas Raiders’ defense, in the second quarter of their Week 7 matchup on Sunday.
Mahomes and the Chiefs started the second quarter with a 4th-and-1 decision. The Chiefs could try to get the Raiders to jump offside, run a QB sneak to try to convert for a first down or take a penalty and move the ball backward to set up for a punt. It looked like the superstar player was just trying to get the Raiders to commit a penalty.
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He sent Travis Kelce and running back Brashard Smith in motion and offered a few expletives before he snapped the ball.
“This f—ing never f—ing works, man,” Mahomes said.
When the ball was snapped, Nantz and Romo were fooled. The former Dallas Cowboys star was certain that Mahomes was just going to get the Raiders to jump. Instead, he handed the ball to Kareem Hunt and the running back picked up a first down.
Mahomes kept cool all game long. He was 26-of-35 with 286 passing yards and three touchdown passes as Kansas City won the game, 31-0. He was taken out of the game after the third quarter in place of Gardner Minshew II.
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Nine different Chiefs players had catches, including Rashee Rice.
Rice had seven catches for 42 yards and two touchdowns. It was his first game back since returning from a six-game suspension and a torn ACL. Marquise Brown had the other touchdown catch.
Kansas City held Raiders quarterback Geno Smith to just 67 passing yards. Raiders rookie Ashton Jeanty only managed 21 yards on the ground.
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The Chiefs moved to 4-3 on the year. The Raiders fell to 2-5.
Could the viral ‘3×3 by 12’ hack make you healthier by lunch? Here’s what experts say
A viral health trend makes it easier to rack up extra steps, water and protein — and it comes in threes.
With the “3×3 by 12 p.m.” challenge, participants aim to achieve 3,000 steps, one-third of their daily water goal and 30 grams of protein before noon, with the aim to jump-start energy, mood and focus.
The term, which has generated tens of millions of views on TikTok, was reportedly coined by fitness creator @fit.abbie (Abbie Overturf), who promises a “fitter, healthier, happier you.”
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“This is a routine I have been doing personally for years, and have been able to help hundreds — if not thousands — of women achieve their fat loss goals by implementing this sustainable approach,” Utah-based Overturf told Fox News Digital.
“The routine is ideal for busy, driven women who want to take back their health and feel confident in their clothes and beyond.”
Many TikTok users claim that the challenge has helped them start their day on the right foot, while others have praised the no-equipment routine for its simplicity.
Three thousand steps is roughly 1.5 miles, and 30 grams of protein at breakfast can be achieved with three eggs and a protein shake.
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The recommended dietary allowance for protein is about 46 grams per day for women and 56 grams for men and very active people. Those trying to build muscle may need to nearly double that.
For daily hydration, men generally need about 15.5 cups (124 ounces), and women need about 11.5 cups (92 ounces), plus more if they are active, according to Mayo Clinic. This translates to at least 4 to 5 cups before noon for many adults.
“Any mantra or routine that emphasizes living in a more purposeful way and engaging in activities that improve energy, functionality, vitality and overall health is a win in my book.”
“The 3×3 rule is a trend worth paying attention to simply because it encourages us to be mindful of how we’re going about the day,” Robin DeCicco, a certified holistic nutritionist in New York City, told Fox News Digital.
“Any mantra or routine that emphasizes living in a more purposeful way and engaging in activities that improve energy, functionality, vitality and overall health is a win in my book.”
Research supports this back-to-basics approach. A Harvard study published in The Lancet Public Health in August found that 7,000 daily steps is just as beneficial as the previously recommended 10,000 steps for longevity and heart health — and starting with 3,000 will get you nearly halfway to that daily goal.
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Research has also found that high-protein breakfasts help to stabilize blood sugar, reduce mid-morning energy slumps, support metabolism and maintain muscle mass, especially in older adults.
Studies have also found that water consumption directly supports cognition, attention, memory, mood and executive function.
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In a 2025 European Journal of Nutrition pilot study, older adults with better overall hydration performed significantly better on memory, learning and psychomotor speed tests.
The findings suggested that even small differences in hydration could significantly influence cognitive function with age.
Specific recommendations for protein, water and movement can vary by age, health history and goals, according to experts.
The trend’s noon cutoff is also arbitrary, and while the habits are beneficial, the timing and exact numbers may not suit everyone’s needs or lifestyles — and may not always be possible.
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“This may not happen every day,” DeCicco said. “I always say, do what you can when you can.”
“If you know you can drink one-third of your water earlier in the day and eat a nourishing meal, do it. But if you can’t exercise until the afternoon or evening, it’s OK. Make it work for you.”
Labeling things as a “rule” or “trend” can defeat the purpose, she added. “It creates a temporary situation for most people, and they think of it like a fad diet or something to follow for a certain amount of time.”
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“My suggestion is to take the word ‘rule’ out and just encourage yourself to move more, eat less, eat whole, real foods and drink more water than you have been,” the expert added.
“Healthy habits that change into long-term behaviors are what make people healthy into the future.”
Overturf added that participants should talk to a doctor before starting a new fitness or wellness routine.