ODU suspect had history supporting ISIS but Soros-backed DA still blaming GOP
The George Soros-backed district attorney in Norfolk, Virginia, where Thursday’s mass shooting at Old Dominion University took place, doubled down on his viral comments, saying community members looking to place blame on the shooting should direct it towards pro-gun lawmakers and judges.
Commonwealth’s Attorney Ramin Fatehi was pressed by Fox News Digital to elaborate on his comments during the press conference earlier, prompting him to stand by his comments.
“I absolutely stand by what I said. It is the truth, no matter how much the gun lobby wants to deny it,” Fatehi said when asked if he stood by his comments despite Thursday’s mass shooter in Virginia having a public record of supporting Islamic terrorism.
The shooter, a former National Guardsman and naturalized citizen from Sierra Leone, was previously sentenced in 2017 for attempting to provide material support to ISIS, but appears to have been released by the federal Bureau of Prisons in late 2024 during the Biden administration.
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“We have confirmed reports that prior to him conducting this act of terrorism, he shouted all our stated Allahu Akbar,” Special Agent in Charge Dominique Evans said in a Thursday evening news conference.
“No matter the ideology of an attacker, that attacker is more dangerous with a gun than without one,” Fatehi, whose top two donors include the Soros-subsidized Justice and Public Safety PAC and Democracy PAC, said. A Fox News Digital review found that the two Soros-funded PACs donated over $650,000 combined to his campaign coffers between 2021 and 2025.
A conservative group that tracks nonprofit spending, The Capital Research Center, reported that across a decade, between 2012 and 2022, Soros spent $40 million on the Justice and Public Safety PAC, which is known for supporting left-wing prosecutors. Democracy PAC, a super PAC created by Soros in 2019, was given nearly $30 million during the first three months of 2020, The Capital Research Center also reported.
Some of the better-known liberal prosecutors supported by these Soros-backed groups include recalled San Francisco district attorney, Chesa Boudin, former Chicago district attorney, Kim Foxx, and former Los Angeles district attorney, George Gascon, according to the Capital Research Center.
On Thursday, Fatehi, who has served as the Commonwealth’s Attorney in Norfolk since 2022, walked up to the podium during a post-shooting press conference unprovoked before giving his remarks about who should be to blame – at least in part – for the shooting.
“I’m constrained in what I can say about the facts of the case, but I can speak a little more freely about the bigger questions,” Fatehi said after walking up to the podium.
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“These men work every day to make people safe,” he continued, referring to law enforcement officials. “People are as safe on the ODU campus as anywhere, arguably safer than in other parts of Norfolk. But this is not an ODU problem. This is a national sickness. We live in a country where people care more about guns than they care about 6-year-old children. They care more about guns than they care about synagogue worshipers. And they care more about guns than they do about college students.”
The left-wing prosecutor went on to say that it doesn’t matter “how hard” law enforcement or the university works to ensure tragic incidents like what happened Thursday, are not repeated, adding that “somebody will be a victim eventually.”
These remarks sparked backlash on social media, with several conservatives attacking him and bringing up the criminal history of the shooter.
“I really try not to cuss here, but Fatehi can f— right off with this statement,” BearingArms editor Cam Edwards posted on X.
“Given this lunatic is the DA, there’s like a 90% chance he’s going to charge the hero who stabbed the Islamist to death to stop the attack,” RedState writer Bonchie wrote on X.
“You see, ISIS terrorists wouldn’t be terrorists if it weren’t for Republican gun culture or something,” Bonchie said in another X post. “Mind-numbing.”
“I generally stop short of telling bad faith morons to go to hell because eternal damnation isn’t a trifling matter, but this level of intentional and malicious imbecility is testing my resolve,” Amy Swearer, a senior legal fellow at Advancing American Freedom, wrote on X.
“Until there is the political will to break the spell of the cult of gun absolutism, you will see more incidents like this. So, if you are looking for somebody to blame, don’t look at anybody up here, look at our lawmakers who don’t have the courage to implement sensible gun control measures, look to a Supreme Court that enables them, and do something about it,” Fatehi continued.
“That is the lesson – let’s mourn the people who’ve died, let’s decry what has happened, but let’s keep the focus where it belongs. It belongs on us, and having to change something so that we don’t have to suffer through this.”
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Multiple federal sources confirmed to Fox News that the suspected shooter at ODU was Mohamed Jalloh. The shooting occurred shortly before 10:49 a.m., the university said in an emergency alert. The gunman was later pronounced dead when responding officers arrived following a shooting near ROTC cadets, Police Chief Garrett Shelton told reporters during a news conference.
Reporting from the New York Post indicated that Jalloh was targeting ROTC members on campus, before one eventually stepped in to stop the madness, stabbing and killing the suspect.
Later in the day Thursday, ODU Police Chief Garrett Shelton indicated one victim died from the shooting, along with the gunman, while two others were injured. FBI Director Kash Patel also indicated Thursday that federal authorities were investigating the matter as an act of terrorism.
Daily multivitamin has surprising effect on speed of aging, study finds
Aging can’t be stopped, but a daily pill could slow it down, according to new research led by Mass General Brigham in Boston.
Among people who took a multivitamin every day for two years, biological aging slowed down by about four months, found the study, which was published in Nature Medicine.
Biological aging refers to the pace of aging on a cellular level, which is often different from chronological age.
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The findings came from a large randomized clinical trial of nearly 1,000 healthy older adults averaging 70 years of age. The participants were divided into four groups — one took a daily multivitamin-multimineral supplement along with a cocoa extract, one took a daily cocoa extract and placebo, one took a placebo and multivitamin, and one took just a placebo, according to the study press release.
The researchers analyzed blood samples taken from the participants at three points during the study, looking at five biomarkers known as “epigenetic clocks” that measure age-related changes to DNA.
“Aging at the cellular level can be marked by DNA methylation, where in some cells it decreases and in some it increases,” Dr. Marc Siegel, Fox News senior medical analyst, told Fox News Digital. “This is also described as epigenetic changes – or DNA expression.”
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Those who took multivitamins showed a biological aging slowdown across all biomarkers, including the two that are linked to longevity.
The biggest benefit was seen in those who already had a biological age that was older than their chronological age, the researchers found.
“There is a lot of interest today in identifying ways to not just live longer, but to live better,” said senior author Howard Sesso, associate director of the Division of Preventive Medicine in the Mass General Brigham Department of Medicine, in the press release.
“It was exciting to see the benefits of a multivitamin linked with markers of biological aging. This study opens the door to learning more about accessible, safe interventions that contribute to healthier, higher-quality aging.”
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Siegel, who was not involved in the study, described the results as “scientific and significant,” agreeing that they should be studied further.
It’s not clear which part of the multivitamin might be responsible for the aging slowdown, the doctor noted.
“There is a lot of interest today in identifying ways to not just live longer, but to live better.”
“There are so many possibilities, from biotin to calcium to zinc to vitamin B, C or D … to niacin and to metals like magnesium and copper,” he told Fox News Digital. “I am personally a believer in riboflavin, thiamine and vitamin D, but further research is needed to parse this out and determine a cause-effect relationship.”
There were some limitations of the research, including that the aging effects were small, and it’s not yet known how they might affect actual medical outcomes.
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The study population was also limited to mostly older ages and those of European ancestry, which could mean it wouldn’t be generalized to larger groups.
The research also did not explore the relationship between epigenetic clock changes and actual health outcomes, such as lower disease risk or greater lifespan.
The researchers are now planning follow-up research to explore whether the slowdown of biological aging continued after the trial, as well as the impact these improvements may have on clinical outcomes.
Additional studies will also look at other potential benefits of daily multivitamins, such as cognitive function and reduced cancer risk.
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“A lot of people take a multivitamin without necessarily knowing any benefits from taking it, so the more we can learn about its potential health benefits, the better,” said Sesso. “We are fortunate and excited to build upon a rich resource of biomarker data to test how two interventions may improve biological aging and reduce age-related clinical outcomes.”
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The study was funded by the National Institutes of Health.
Paulina Porizkova gained 15 pounds and says ‘this tummy is not going anywhere’
Paulina Porizkova is pulling back the curtain on the “smoke and mirrors” of the modeling world.
The 60-year-old icon took to Instagram to share a powerful, unedited video that pulls back the curtain on the industry’s greatest illusions: lighting and posing. Standing in a sun-drenched room wearing a sheer pink lace lingerie set and a vibrant floral silk robe, Porizkova initially struck a classic “model pose,” looking every bit the Sports Illustrated legend.
“How do you look so fabulous at 60?” she asked, repeating a question she often receives from fans. “Well, it’s all just in good light and posing.”
As the music shifted, so did Porizkova’s demeanor. Stepping out of the flattering “glow” and into flatter, more honest lighting, she began to deconstruct the image.
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“The reality is this: I am 60 years old. This is what it looks like,” she said, leaning into the camera to show the natural texture of her skin and the fine lines around her eyes.
She didn’t stop at her face. The “No Filter” author turned to the side, playfully pinching the skin under her arms and patting her midsection.
“In the last few years, I’ve gained like 15 pounds,” she revealed with a smile. “And this tummy is not going anywhere.”
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Porizkova, who shares two sons with her late husband, Cars frontman Ric Ocasek, pointed to her stomach as a badge of honor rather than a flaw.
“It carried two children,” she noted. “It doesn’t matter how many Pilates lessons and how much weight I lift. The skin is just the skin.”
The video, which has already garnered thousands of likes and supportive comments from fellow celebrities, concluded with a message of self-acceptance that has become Porizkova’s trademark.
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“But you know what? I like myself better this way,” she said before blowing a kiss to her followers.
In a vulnerable caption accompanying the post, Porizkova admitted that while “gravity takes its toll,” it also builds a different kind of strength.
“Gravity has also built your strength so you can hold your head higher than ever,” she wrote.
She also shared a biting reflection on the history of the lingerie she wore in the clip. The supermodel revealed she originally purchased the pink set seven years ago for a partner “who couldn’t have cared less about the lingerie. He just needed me to be 20 years younger.”
Now, Porizkova says the garment serves a much more fulfilling purpose. Despite noting that she “barely” fits into the set now, she said the reaction from her fiancé, writer-director Jeff Greenstein, makes it all worth it.
“With all the obvious so-called flaws of age, I have never felt sexier and more at home in my skin,” she shared, adding the hashtag #sexyhasnoexpirationdate.
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The star also gave a sweet nod to her son, Oliver Ocasek, noting that the vintage floral robe she paired with the look was a gift from him, praising his “best taste in clothes.”
While Porizkova isn’t afraid to show the “real” side of aging, she remains dedicated to her health. Her YouTube channel is a destination for fans seeking her beauty and fitness secrets, where she frequently credits a consistent Pilates routine for her toned physique and signature abs.
Beyond fitness, Porizkova is exploring the emotional “baggage” of life after 50. On her new podcast, “Twenty Good Summers,” which she co-hosts with Greenstein, the two dive deep into the complexities of “seasoned dating.”
During a recent episode titled “Baggage,” Porizkova revealed the “tough question” she asks every man on a first date: “What went wrong in your last relationship, or what went wrong in your marriage or your longest, most serious commitment?”
She explained that she has no interest in wasting time at this stage of life.
“Unlike when you’re 20, at 50 and 60, we don’t have the f—ing time. So, don’t waste it,” she told her listeners.
Porizkova recalled that Greenstein’s honest answer was “catnip” to her.
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“I said, ‘Well, if you were to ask my ex, she would say that she married a raging narcissist who sucked up all available light so she was perpetually in shadow and could never blossom into the person she was supposed to become,'” Greenstein shared during the podcast.
When Porizkova asked if that was true, he admitted, “It’s a little bit true.”
For the supermodel, that accountability was a game-changer.
“The willingness to at least learn because you know that you might have come up short in the past is the hottest thing ever,” she said.
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