Federal workers granted rare holiday time off as Trump signs Christmas executive order
President Donald Trump is giving most federal employees two additional days off for Christmas, according to an executive order signed Thursday afternoon.
Federal employees affected by the order will be able to stay home on both Dec. 24 and Dec. 26. For many, this effectively creates a five-day holiday break, including Christmas Day and the weekend.
“All executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government shall be closed and their employees excused from duty on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, and Friday, December 26, 2025, the day before and the day following Christmas Day, respectively,” the order stated.
This marks the first time in recent years that federal employees have received two extra days off around the holiday. While it is common for presidents to grant either the day before or the day after Christmas, granting both days is less frequent.
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Despite the additional time off for most employees, the executive order said agency heads retain the authority to determine if certain offices should remain open for reasons of “national security, defense, or other urgent public need.”
The executive order specifies that these days are to be treated similarly to federal holidays for purposes of pay and leave regulations.
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The Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is responsible for taking the necessary steps to implement the order across the federal workforce.
Last year, former President Joe Biden gave federal employees Christmas Eve off.
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During Trump’s first term in office, he gave federal employees an extra day off for Christmas Eve in 2018, 2019 and 2020.
When Christmas last fell on a Thursday in 2014, former President Barack Obama granted only Friday, Dec. 26, off, leaving Wednesday as a regular workday.
Trump ally and boxing legend Mike Tyson reacts to executive order on cannabis reform
Boxing legend Mike Tyson was one of the first star athletes to celebrate President Donald Trump’s executive order addressing cannabis reform Thursday.
Trump’s order reclassified marijuana as a less dangerous drug, which would ease restrictions so it’s easier to purchase and sell and pave the way for more research on marijuana’s medical benefits.
Marijuana previously was labeled a Schedule I drug under Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) regulations, the same category the agency uses for heroin, ecstasy and LSD.
Under the new Schedule III classification, marijuana is now in a category alongside drugs like Tylenol containing codeine and anabolic steroids the agency claims have a “moderate to low potential for physical and psychological dependence.”
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Tyson suggested the change could help employment numbers by allowing existing jobs to be counted.
“Thank you [President Trump] for rescheduling cannabis. This decision reflects listening to people across the country and taking a practical step toward modernizing outdated policies. It supports American workers, families, and businesses, and allows over 500,000 existing jobs to finally be counted,” Tyson wrote on X.
Tyson added that he hopes further measures are taken to grant clemency to certain people who have been convicted of nonviolent marijuana use in the past.
“Clemency and federal legalization are the next important steps. Americans across the political spectrum agree that no one should remain incarcerated for non-violent marijuana offenses,” Tyson wrote.
Tyson, 59, previously told Fox News Digital in an exclusive June 30 interview that whether he fights again would depend on federal marijuana rescheduling.
“It depends on if cannabis ever becomes legal or not and rescheduled,” Tyson said.
Tyson said he agreed to his last fight vs. YouTuber Jake Paul while under the influence of marijuana and wouldn’t have agreed to the fight if he was sober.
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“I don’t really believe so. No, I wouldn’t have did that,” Tyson said when asked about the fight. “Because, without cannabis, I’m getting too involved in my feelings. With cannabis, I’m very objective.”
He added that it “wouldn’t take much” [cannabis] for him to agree to another fight, before suggesting it depends on the rescheduling of the plant.
Tyson led a coalition of current and former athletes, including Kevin Durant, Dez Bryant and Antonio Brown, who signed a letter to the White House in late June, lobbying for federal cannabis reform. The letter called for the rescheduling of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III, clemency for “nonviolent” marijuana offenses and ending “discriminatory banking practices” related to financial regulations of the cannabis industry.
Tyson told Fox News Digital in the June 30 interview that rescheduling was the “most important” goal in his letter. He added that he was “let down” by how former presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden handled federal marijuana reform but is hopeful Trump will take a new approach.
“It was a letdown,” Tyson said of Obama and Biden’s handling. “We have a different president now, so we’re talking to him. So, it seems a lot different to talk to President Trump than it did with the other guys.”
Tyson has a long-running friendship with Trump that dates back to the 1980s during the earlier years of Tyson’s boxing career and Trump’s rise as a celebrity New York City real estate developer.
Still, Tyson said he would never invite Trump to use marijuana with him.
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“No way. No, he doesn’t smoke. He doesn’t believe in anything that can enhance the motor skills of your brain. And I respect that,” Tyson said.
A recent study by researchers at UC San Francisco determined that eating edible cannabis, such as gummies, has the same cardiovascular risk as smoking marijuana for long-term users. The risk stems from reduced blood vessel function, according to the study, published in JAMA Cardiology May 28.
Democrat’s ‘racist’ blunder after using wrong Black woman’s photo for endorsement
A campaign website for a California Democratic congressional candidate mistakenly promoted an endorsement from U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett using a photo of a different Black woman instead of the Texas Democrat.
The website for Esther Kim Varet removed the image Thursday afternoon after Fox News Digital inquired about the error.
“Racist. Arrogant. Totally out of touch. Good thing @estherkimvaret’s hate-filled, bigoted self isn’t getting anywhere near Congress,” Christian Martinez, national Hispanic press secretary for the National Republican Congressional Committee, wrote on X.
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Varet, owner of Various Small Fires, a chain of art galleries in Los Angeles, Dallas and Seoul, is running to unseat Rep. Young Kim, a Republican representing California’s 40th Congressional District, which includes portions of Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
Varet, the child of Korean immigrants, called Kim, who was born in South Korea, an “ESL puppet” in a social media post criticizing the Trump administration’s immigration policies.
“My story is not unique. It’s the story of so many Korean Americans and immigrants across the country who are proud Americans and are making our communities better every day. I’m proud of my accent and will keep using my voice to protect the American dream for future generations,” Kim previously told Fox News Digital.
Fox News Digital has reached out to Varet’s campaign and to Crockett’s office.
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In August, the NRCC called Varet “unhinged” after she criticized Kim’s English-speaking skills. She also allegedly targeted Martinez personally, telling him to “prove that you’re a REAL Latino,” the group said.
Kim is also facing a Republican primary challenge from Rep. Ken Calvert, and the two will compete for the reconfigured district.
The district lines were changed after voters approved a statewide redistricting measure in November aimed at creating additional Democratic-leaning congressional seats.
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The move came in response to a new map in Texas designed to establish several more Republican-leaning districts.
World’s tallest teen makes college basketball history, sending Florida fans into frenzy
Florida center Olivier Rioux made history during the team’s 102-61 victory over Saint Francis on Wednesday night when the world’s tallest teen recorded his first collegiate field goal in the final minutes of the game.
The Canadian phenom, already a fan favorite, entered the game in the final two minutes of the contest, drawing loud cheers from the crowd, when earlier in the night began chanting “We want Ollie!”
With 43 seconds left, Rioux caught a bounce pass from teammate CJ Ingram and dunked, his feet barely leaving the ground in the process.
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At 7-foot-9, Rioux became the tallest player in college basketball history to make a field goal.
“Pretty special, man,” Gators coach Todd Golden said after the contest. “The transition, his vertical. Woo. He was up there, man.”
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“We were just going crazy,” added Florida guard Xaivian Lee, who led the team with 18 points.
Rioux, 19, made history last month when he became the tallest college basketball player ever in his debut for the Gators. With his hard-to-miss height on the court, Rioux didn’t touch the ball in that game, but he scored three games later, making a free throw.
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“It felt great,” Rioux said after his debut. “The support from everybody was amazing, even on the bench and even the fans. I think everybody supported me. I’m very grateful.”
Former champion driver, family killed in North Carolina plane crash, NASCAR says
Greg Biffle, his wife and children were killed in a plane crash in North Carolina on Thursday, Rep. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., said in a post on social media.
Biffle and his family members were on board a Cessna C550 with the tail number N257BW making its way to the Bahamas via Sarasota, Florida, when it crashed at Statesville Regional Airport. The plane had the tail number N257BW, which is owned by GB Aviation Leasing LLC, according to federal aviation records. The company is owned by Biffle.
“I am devastated by the loss of Greg, Cristina, and their children, and my heart is with all who loved them,” Hudson wrote on X.
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“They were friends who lived their lives focused on helping others. Greg was a great NASCAR champion who thrilled millions of fans. But he was an extraordinary person as well, and will be remembered for his service to others as much as for his fearlessness on the track.”
“The Biffles flew hundreds of rescue missions in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene.”The last time I spoke with Cristina, just a couple of weeks ago, she reached out to ask how she could help with relief efforts in Jamaica. That’s who the Biffles were. Our prayers are with their family, friends, and everyone grieving this unimaginable loss.”
Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell said in an earlier press conference he could “confirm there were fatalities” in the crash. Officials didn’t identify who the deceased were or how many people were on board the plane. The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office later confirmed to Fox News Digital that there were seven fatalities in the crash.
NASCAR confirmed that Biffle, his wife and two children were killed in the crash, along with three others.
“NASCAR is devastated by the tragic loss of Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina, daughter Emma, son Ryder, Craig Wadsworth and Dennis and Jack Dutton in a fatal plane crash,” NASCAR said in a statement. “Greg was more than a champion driver, he was a beloved member of the NASCAR community, a fierce competitor, and a friend to so many. His passion for racing, his integrity, and his commitment to fans and fellow competitors alike made a lasting impact on the sport.
“On the track, Greg’s talent and tenacity earned him championships in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, as well as numerous wins and accolades in the NASCAR Cup Series. Beyond his racing career, he gave of himself for the betterment of our community. Most notably, Greg spent countless hours of his time helping the citizens of North Carolina during the disasters that followed Hurricane Helene. His tireless work saved lives.
“Our thoughts and deepest condolences go out to Greg’s entire family, friends, and all who were touched by his life.”
The Federal Aviation Administration told Fox News Digital the C550 crashed around 10:20 a.m. ET. FAA officials and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating, with the NTSB leading the probe.
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Later, the families of the deceased released a joint statement. Biffle, his wife Cristina Biffle and children Ryder and Emma were among those identified as the victims of the plane crash along with Dennis Dutton, his son Jack and Craig Wadsworth.
“We are devastated by the loss of our loved ones. This tragedy has left all of our families heartbroken beyond words,” the joint statement read.
“Each of them meant everything to us, and their absence leaves an immeasurable void in our lives.
“We ask for privacy, compassion and understanding as we grieve and begin to process this unimaginable loss. We are grateful for the kindness and support that has been extended to our families during this incredibly difficult time. At this moment, our focus is on honoring their lives and supporting one another.”
An official with the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office told Fox News Digital that the small jet crashed after it took off shortly after 10 a.m.
Video from the scene showed first responders rushing onto the runway as flames burned near the scattered wreckage from the plane.
Golfers at the nearby Lakewood Golf Club said they dropped to the ground as the plane flew overhead. They said the ninth hole was covered with debris.
“We were like, ‘Oh my gosh! That’s way too low,’” Joshua Green, of Mooresville, told The Associated Press. “It was scary.”
Statesville Regional Airport offers corporate aviation facilities for Fortune 500 companies and several NASCAR teams, according to the airport’s website.
Biffle, 55, drew significant praise last year when he used his personal helicopter to deliver supplies and internet service to those who need it in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in parts of North Carolina. He even located a stranded family while flying due to their use of a mirror against the sun.
Biffle had been delivering Starlink services to residents of western North Carolina and reflected on his experience helping out the stranded family whose mirror use saved them.
“Only way we were able to find someone stranded in the mountains at bottom of steep canyon. 6 attempts to land due to difficulty but we got there – got him a chainsaw, EpiPens, insulin, chicken food, formula, gas, 2 stroke oil, and sandwiches premade from Harris Teeter before we left,” Biffle posted at the time.
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Biffle had 19 victories in the NASCAR Cup Series, six of them coming in 2005 when he finished second in the Cup standings. He won three consecutive Ford 400s from 2004 to 2006 at Homestead. He also earned 20 wins in the Xfinity Series, winning the 2002 title, and got 17 other checkered flags in the Craftsman Truck series, winning the championship in 2000. Biffle had originally stopped racing in 2016 but returned six years later.
Former HR head breaks silence on Coldplay kiss cam moment that cost her career
Kristin Cabot — the woman at the center of Coldplay’s kiss cam scandal — is sharing her side of the story, speaking out about a viral moment that she says ultimately tarnished her career and completely altered her personal life.
In a new interview with the New York Times, Cabot — a married mother of two who was seen dancing intimately with her boss, Astronomer CEO Andy Byron, during Coldplay’s Boston concert in July — opened up about how a “couple of High Noons” led her to the now-infamous moment and detailed the fallout that followed.
“I made a bad decision and had a couple of High Noons and danced and acted inappropriately with my boss,” Cabot, the former head of H.R. of Astronomer, said. “And it’s not nothing. And I took accountability and I gave up my career for that. That’s the price I chose to pay. I want my kids to know that you can make mistakes, and you can really screw up. But you don’t have to be threatened to be killed for them.”
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In July, during Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres tour stop at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts, Cabot suddenly appeared on a kiss cam alongside Byron.
The pair were on the big screen during “The Jumbotron Song,” where Chris Martin improvises songs about couples in the audience.
Cabot immediately covered her face and turned away from the camera, while a stunned Byron ducked down and exited the frame. Martin then joked that, “Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy.”
The company put out a statement after the incident, writing on social media, “Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding. Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability.”
“The Board of Directors has initiated a formal investigation into this matter, and we will have additional details to share very shortly.”
After Byron had been placed on leave, he later resigned from the company.
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“Andy Byron has tendered his resignation, and the Board of Directors has accepted,” the X post from Astronomer read in part. “The Board will begin a search for our next Chief Executive as Cofounder and Chief Product Officer Pete DeJoy continues to serve as interim CEO.”
A source previously told People that there was “no affair” between the former coworkers.
“[Cabot] and [Byron] had an excellent working relationship, a great friendship,” the source claimed. “There was no affair.”
The source added, “It was inappropriate to be hugging your boss at a concert, and she accepts full responsibility for it. But the scandal, the downfall, the loss of the job — all of that is unfair.”
Cabot and her husband had already been separated by the night of the concert. She formally filed for divorce on Aug. 13, a little less than a month after the viral incident with both parties agreeing to keep the proceedings private, People reported in September.
Speaking to the New York Times, Cabot recalled the moment she hinted at marital woes to Byron in the spring.
“I’m going through the same thing,” she recalled him saying. Byron declined to be interviewed for the article.
That admission “sort of strengthened our connection,” said Cabot, who admitted her “big feelings” for Byron grew fast.
The night of the concert, Cabot and a group of friends met up with Byron.
“Some inside part of my brain might have been jumping up and down and waving its arms, saying, ‘Don’t do this,’” Cabot, whose estranged husband attended the concert with a separate group of friends, said. “I was like: ‘I got this. I can have a crush. I can handle it.’”
After having a few tequila cocktails, said Cabot, the two shared their first kiss. Cabot said she took Byron’s arms and wrapped them around her while the two danced in the private suite.
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Then came the viral moment.
“It was like someone flipped a switch,” she said. “I’ll never be able to explain it in any articulate or intelligent way.”
“I was so embarrassed and so horrified,” she said. “I’m the head of H.R. and he’s the C.E.O. It’s, like, so cliché and so bad. We both just sat there with our heads in our hands, like, ‘What just happened?’ And the initial conversation was, ‘We have to tell the board.’”
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“Panic attacks were starting,” Cabot said.
The next morning, she learned that the life-changing moment had gone viral.
Cabot said she escaped to the mountains with her dog and some organic wine, just what she needed to decompress. But her nightmare had just begun.
She said she was flooded with calls, followed by cameras, and ripped apart on social media.
“My kids were afraid that I was going to die and they were going to die,” she said.
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Cabot said she was doxxed, and for weeks received 500 or 600 calls a day, as well as death threats.
“Not 900. That showed up in People magazine. I got 50 or 60,” she told the publication.
Cabot said that while her family’s lives were turned upside down, she and her children have found some relief and are doing their best to move on.
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CNN guest concedes there is no way to spin the surprisingly strong inflation report
A Harvard economist said the latest inflation report delivered unexpectedly strong results, calling it “positive news” with virtually no negative spin to it.
“There’s no other way to spin it,” Ken Rogoff told “CNN’s News Central” on Thursday.
The stronger-than-expected report arrives as the White House faces continued scrutiny over the pace of the economic recovery. On Thursday, the Labor Department reported that inflation eased to 2.7% in November 2025, down from 3% in September 2025.
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During a primetime address on Wednesday, Trump addressed economic concerns and criticized his predecessor’s handling of the issue. The president argued his administration turned the economy around after inheriting significant challenges from the Biden administration.
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“Here at home, we’re bringing our economy back from the brink of ruin,” Trump said.
“The last administration and their allies in Congress looted our Treasury for trillions of dollars, driving up prices and everything at levels never seen before. I am bringing those high prices down and bringing them down very fast,” he added.
On CNN, Rogoff said the drop in inflation was larger than many economists anticipated.
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“I was surprised, it was a better number than anyone was expecting. Look, inflation’s been very high. It’s stayed high. It has not been coming down,” he said.
“People were expecting it to be above 3%. It was well below 3%. I mean, I think the president will take this as good news. The investors will think that interest rates [will] get cut more,” Rogoff said.
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During his address, Trump also announced “Warrior Dividends,” stipends that will be sent to all active-duty military members in honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Despite the encouraging inflation data, signs of economic strain remain. The U.S. unemployment rate rose to 4.6% in November 2025, its highest level since 2021.
Detransitioner Chloe Cole shares complications after gender procedures
Medical victim Chloe Cole was at the center of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Thursday announcement of proposed regulatory actions to end “sex-rejecting procedures” on minors.
The proposed regulatory actions by the HHS are part of President Donald Trump‘s January executive order calling on the department to protect children from “chemical and surgical mutilation.”
The department is rolling out a series of policy updates and regulatory actions that would effectively defund hospitals that provide gender transition procedures, according to an HHS official.
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Cole, now 21 years old, went through the process of medical transition from female to male between the ages of 12 and 16.
The California native took to the stage alongside HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other officials Thursday to advocate for the protection of children. Afterward, she told Fox News Digital the puberty blockers, testosterone injections and double mastectomy she endured have irreversibly and permanently affected her health.
“As soon as gender was in the picture, none of my doctors or psychologists asked the real questions that they should have,” said Cole. “The entire focus was on my feelings and what I wanted rather than what I really needed in that moment.”
What she needed, Cole said, was to be loved and affirmed for the way God created her — “as a young and yet tomboyish little girl.”
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She maintained that her doctors neglected to share risks, only touting the “benefits” of stopping female puberty and using testosterone to promote body hair growth, musculature and different fat distribution.
“There was nothing they could say to me that would make me understand the gravity of what I was about to go through, because I was still growing up,” said Cole. “I had very little experience in the world, and I simply would not be mature enough to be equipped to undergo such a life-changing procedure in every way.”
Cole noted that her parents never thought she was transgender, but felt like the odds were stacked against them.
“At the time when we started going through this as a family, there really were no resources that would speak to the reality of transgenderism, especially for children,” she said. “Most people were not aware then that this was something that was even happening in our hospital systems.”
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Cole said her parents were warned that if they did not allow her to transition, she would likely commit suicide.
“My legal guardians were forced to make this decision under duress,” she shared in a previous statement. “But even if my parents had supported transitioning medically from the start, no parent or any adult, ultimately, has a right to determine whether a child gets to be chemically sterilized or mutilated.”
Cole said she’s suffered numerous complications from her medications and surgery. “My quality of life is still being impacted to this day,” she wrote in her statement.
Her fertility status now remains unknown, she said. She will not be able to breastfeed because her breasts were surgically removed.
“As an adult, I am now grieving, and on top of that, the areolar skin grafts they used in my surgery began to fail two years afterward. I must wear bandages on my chest every day,” Cole wrote.
“As an adult, I am now grieving.”
In 2023, Cole filed a lawsuit with the Center for American Liberty (CAL) against hospitals for pushing her into what she believes is medical mutilation.
Mark Trammell of CAL told Fox News Digital that Thursday’s HHS announcement “represents a critical acknowledgment that experimental medical interventions on children with gender distress have failed to meet basic standards of safety and effectiveness.”
“It signals that medicine must return to its core ethical obligation: First, do no harm,” Trammell added.
“We will continue fighting to ensure accountability for the institutions that promoted these practices and to secure justice for the children and detransitioners whose lives were forever altered.”
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In a previous statement provided to Fox News Digital, Dr. Marc Siegel, Fox News senior medical analyst, said he is in favor of a “more conservative approach” for minors.
“Long-term effects of puberty blockers may include bone loss, trouble concentrating, interference with learning and interference with fertility,” he said. “I think it makes sense in most cases to treat underlying mental health concerns before jumping into treatments, including surgery, that may be difficult to reverse.”
“It makes sense in most cases to treat underlying mental health concerns before jumping into treatments.”
The doctor also emphasized that gender issues should not be overly politicized. “This means not superimposing an ideology or pushing physicians to act in a certain way or under pressure,” Siegel said.
“The welfare of the child must come first. In this case, it means going very slowly and providing support to a child or teen with gender dysphoria.”
Cole shared that she hopes any children who are questioning whether they should transition wait.
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“While there are only two sexes, there are a million different ways that you can be yourself,” she added.
“God is there for you. He is the one who has created you this way, and you can seek his counsel,” Cole went on. “You can continue praying, and I think ultimately it’s connecting with your family, building your purpose in this world, and looking to the gospel and up to God.”
Mexican cartels target American ‘snowbirds’ as crime surges in tourist areas
The U.S. Embassy in Mexico has issued a security alert to snowbird tourists, warning of the potential of “violent crime” during the holiday season.
“Each year, thousands of U.S. citizens visit Mexico during the winter season,” reads the alert, which was sent in late November and continues to resonate.
Officials have warned that violent crime can happen anywhere in Mexico — especially in popular tourist destinations.
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“U.S. citizens should exercise caution in popular winter break spots,” the security alert says.
“This includes San Carlos, Puerto Peñasco (Rocky Point), Los Cabos and Mazatlan, among others, especially after dark.”
Drivers are warned of both legal and illegal checkpoints.
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Illegal checkpoints are set up by criminals to stop rivals or extort money from innocent tourists.
“When approaching any checkpoint, cooperate. Avoid any behavior that appears aggressive,” the alert reads.
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“Fleeing can raise suspicion and lead to violence.”
In 2023, Mexico received about 42 million international tourists, according to government data.
Drug use or possession is illegal in Mexico and can lead to lengthy jail sentences.
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“Mexican cartels, criminal organizations and terrorist organizations are active in a violent struggle to control trafficking routes,” reads the alert.
“U.S. citizens should not carry packages across the border for them.”
The alert tells tourists to keep their passports and entry permits in a safe place.
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Tourists are encouraged to contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate for assistance.