Father speaks out after irate Phillies fan demands young boy give her home run ball
ESPN hosts Nicole Briscoe and Michael Eaves slammed the Philadelphia Phillies fan who demanded a home run ball from a young boy during a game against the Miami Marlins.
The incident occurred during Friday night’s game between the Phillies and Marlins. Phillies outfielder Harrison Bader hit a solo home run into the stands of loanDepot Park. Phillies fans in the stands made a mad dash for the ball when it appeared a man got to the ball first and gave it to his son.
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A woman in a Phillies jersey was seen marching over to the family and demanding the man that he give the ball to her. The man gave the ball to the irate woman. However, it created a ton of reaction on social media.
“Oh she went after him,” Briscoe said during a “SportsCenter” segment on Friday night. “She is big mad. Like he went into her space to get the ball, but she goes on and on and on. And the dad is immediately is like, ‘Well if it means that much to you,’ then he takes the ball from his kid’s glove and goes, ‘Here, you can have it.’”
Eaves appeared to be just as stunned as Briscoe, saying, “Really lady?”
“Hate to call her a Karen, but. …” Briscoe added.
Briscoe was in agreement that the woman should feel “terrible” because she took the ball from a kid.
The Phillies fan appeared to tell the boy’s father, “You took it from me.”
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“That was in my hands,” the woman repeated.
Later in the game, the young fan was approached by a Marlins staffer at loanDepot Park, who handed him a gift bag.
“This is for you. I’m so sorry,” the staffer could be heard saying in a video shared on social media.
In the end, the young fan walked away with a souvenir of his own. The Phillies shared photos on social media of Bader meeting with the fan and handing him a signed bat.
The man who gave the ball to the irate woman was identified as Drew Feltwell. He explained to a local station that he “pretty much just wanted her to go away.”
He said the woman came up to him and demanded the ball.
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“I don’t even remember what she said, it was, you know, a lot of eyes on us by that time and the ball was already in his glove and she just wouldn’t stop and I mean, I’m literally leaning back as she’s in my face yelling and yelling and I pretty much just wanted her to go away because I had a fork in the road: either do something I was probably going to regret or be dad and show him how to deescalate the situation so that’s where I went,” he told NBC Philadelphia.
Five officers detain comedian as Congress warned of UK ‘authoritarian’ shift
With President Donald Trump’s slated departure for a state visit to the United Kingdom later this month, another high-profile arrest has exposed Britain’s growing free speech crisis.
The arrest of Arizona-based Irish comedian Graham Linehan, for allegedly criticizing transgender activists on social media, coincided with a Wednesday warning from British politician Nigel Farage to Congress that England is collapsing into a “really awful authoritarian situation.”
The leader of the populist Reform U.K. party, Farage, told U.S. lawmakers on Wednesday at a hearing on “European threats to free speech” that the sitcom writer Linehan found out what life is like in the totalitarian North Korean state on Monday at Heathrow Airport in London.
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The arrest of Linehan in a nation that is widely considered one of the birthplaces of robust free speech has unleashed fierce criticism of the left-wing Labour government.
Comedian and actor John Cleese, whose film “The Life of Brian” satirized a biblical man who wished to become a woman named Loretta and have babies, wrote to his more than 5.3 million followers about Linehan: “I see that it took five London policemen to arrest a comedian. Meanwhile, people in Chelsea have learned not to waste their time reporting burglaries. Is this an intelligent use of resources?”
President Donald Trump declared on Thursday, that “I will just say that in terms of, U.K., strange things are happening over there. They are cracking down and surprisingly so. And I’ve spoken to the prime minister and, let’s see what happens. But, it is a different a little bit different situation. I’m very surprised to see what’s happening.”
Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer said at a February White House meeting that, “We’ve had free speech for a very, very long time in the United Kingdom — and it will last for a very, very long time.”
Egregious examples of a crackdown on free speech in recent years abound, according to critics in the U.K. and U.S., under both Conservative and Labour governments.
In January, Hertfordshire Police arrested parents, Maxie Allen and Rosalind Levine, for messages shared in a parents’ WhatsApp chat group. Six officers searched their residence, and the couple were detained for eight hours over a spat with Cowley Hill Primary School. The school complained about Allen’s remarks about the hiring process for a senior teacher.
The Essex police launched an investigation into conservative Daily Telegraph columnist Allison Pearson for an allegedly racist X post that criticized the police in November 2024. She wrote, in the context of pro-Palestinian rallies, many of which embrace the terrorist organization Hamas: “How dare they. Invited to pose for a photo with lovely peaceful British Friends of Israel on Saturday police refused. Look at this lot smiling with the Jew haters.”
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In August, business owner Rob Davies, whose store had suffered from shoplifting, was advised by police to remove a handwritten note stating, “Due to scumbags shoplifting, please ask for assistance to open cabinets.” Davies refused and was not arrested.
The authorities jailed Lucy Connolly, wife of a Conservative party politician, because she posted an allegedly racist message on X after Axel Rudakubana murdered three children in Southport in Aug. 2024. “Mass deportation now. Set fire to all the f—— hotels full of the b——- for all I care. While you’re at it, take the treacherous government and politicians with them. I feel physically sick knowing what these families will now have to endure. If that makes me racist, so be it.” She deleted the post within four hours. The court imposed a 31-month prison sentence on Connolly.
The vast crackdown on freedom of speech and thought in the United Kingdom is raising alarm bells on both sides of the Atlantic. Critics have alleged other forms of curbs on speech and thought in Britain.
Lois McLatchie Miller, a senior legal communications officer with the Britain-based Alliance Defending Freedom International, told Fox News Digital that the British authorities are using drastic measures to curtail the right to prayer. She said, “We support several individuals who have been praying silently near abortion centers.”
She cited the “most expensive prayer in history as one example” when Adam Smith-Connor, a British veteran of the Afghanistan war, in 2022 engaged in “three minutes of silent prayer,” that led to an order that he pay approximately $11,330.
“Adam was praying for his son, whom he lost to an abortion 22 years prior. He was also praying for the men and women facing difficult decisions about abortion that day,” according to the Alliance Defending Freedom International.
Vice President JD Vance warned that “Free speech, I fear, is in retreat” with respect to Smith-Connor’s case at the Munich Security Conference in February. McLatchie Miller said, “What JD Vance did was phenomenal.”
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McLatchie Miller cited additional alleged victims of Britain’s fast-moving crackdown on free speech, including the case of Catholic pro-life campaigner Isabel Vaughan-Spruce, who was “arrested for a thought crime,” close to an abortion clinic for silent prayer in 2022.
Livia Tossici-Bolt, a retired medical scientist, was arrested for standing outside an abortion facility with a sign stating: “Here to talk if you want.” The authorities arrested her for violating a “buffer zone” law that restricts protests at abortion clinics.
Scotland has been a kind of ground zero for restrictions on free speech rights for the pro-life community. The authorities arrested grandmother Rose Docherty for her silent protest outside an abortion facility in Glasgow. She held a sign that read: “Coercion is a crime, here to talk, if you want.”
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Shawn Carney, president and CEO of the Texas-based 40 Days for Life, told Fox News Digital that his pro-life organization has U.K. citizen leaders who oversee networks in Britain. He termed the crackdown in the U.K. a “newfound bigotry for free speech. It has developed over the last few years.”
Asked why Britain is reportedly gutting free speech, he said, “My only guess is, the more pro-life the U.S. has gotten, the more they target their own citizens who are pro-life.” Carney added that the U.K.’s restrictions on free speech are also a reaction to President Trump’s pro-life policy. “The U.K. has been the laughingstock of free speech in the West,” said Carney.
OnlyFans explosion rocks campuses as students ditch tradition for quick cash
A trend is sweeping college campuses nationwide as students head back to school while looking to make some extra cash.
Creating and selling content on OnlyFans – a website that allows adults to produce and post their own sexually explicit content in exchange for money from subscribers – has become a popular way for college students to earn extra income while in school.
“More and more people aren’t getting married,” Rock Jacobs, director of a documentary series about the online platform infiltrating college campuses called “Lonely Fans,” told Fox News Digital. “More and more people aren’t having kids, and more and more people want to cut the line. And since the pandemic, there was this explosion of OnlyFans. The amount of money they’re making is more than Google, more than Intel, more than the NBA.”
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The platform has seen a sharp increase in traffic since the pandemic, with creators flocking to OnlyFans as a way to exchange virtual sex for money.
In 2019, the site featured approximately 350,000 creators from around the world on its platform, according to data from Statista. However, the number of creators has since skyrocketed to over 4.1 million in 2023 – signaling a staggering rise in users pushing content on the site.
“It’s a payroll system,” Jacobs told Fox News Digital. “And what [creators] have been able to do is use sex to prey on lonely people, and because of technology anybody can have a payroll.”
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The trend has infiltrated even the highest-ranking universities across the country as rising tuition costs plague students seeking out college degrees.
In 2025, the average cost of college in the United States is roughly $38,270 a year, according to the Education Data Initiative. The cost has reportedly more than doubled in the 21st century, with student loan interest rates forcing students to pay as much as $500,000 for a bachelor’s degree.
“There’s some people that really need money,” Jacobs said. “And this is such an easy way to do it. It comes quick, and you know [that] you will make money.”
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However, the use of the platform does not come without risks. Students who choose to put their image online face the possibility of hurting their job prospects or risk their reputation amongst their community.
Jacobs points to a notable shift in campus culture since he began filming his documentary series back in 2023, with students initially remaining secretive about their online sexual endeavors.
“I think it’s become normalized,” Jacobs told Fox News Digital. “I’ve been working on [the film] since 2023, and at the beginning, I didn’t think it was something that people were trying to hide. Now it’s something that people are proud about.”
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In what could signify a startling cultural shift in career aspirations, Jacobs recounted overhearing a group of girls under 18 expressing interest in joining OnlyFans while filming a protest outside of a California high school.
“There were girls coming out of the high school that said, ‘Oh, what’s wrong with OnlyFans? We’re going to do that as soon as we turn 18,’” Jacobs said. “It has turned itself into being something that people want to do right out of school instead of picking a real career.”
While the consequences of launching an OnlyFans account while in college could remain strictly social, Jacobs warns creators could also face life-threatening repercussions stemming from posting explicit content online.
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Instances of creators facing threats and stalkers have plagued the online community, with Jacobs recalling an alarming incident that he uncovered while filming his documentary.
“There’s one guy that literally drove five hours to a girl’s house,” Jacobs said. “[He] broke into her house and was living in her attic.”
“The stalkers can be digital, but it can actually turn physical and real – and in some cases, it can get violent.”
Jacobs also pointed to another woman’s testimonial featured in the documentary.
“She’s done really well [and] she’s made over a couple million dollars,” Jacobs said. “She’s been able to change her entire life and set herself up. But she admitted that every night when she goes to sleep, she feels like someone’s going to break into her house and murder her. She said she’s come to terms that she’s not going to have a peaceful death.”
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The psychological impact of students posting to OnlyFans is also alarming experts, with New York City-based psychotherapist Jonathan Alpert warning about the concerning trend.
“Psychologically, it offers instant gratification, attention, validation and income all at once,” Alpert told Fox News Digital. “Those same rewards can create dependency and affect self-worth. Students risk tying their identity and confidence to clicks and subscribers. What is framed as independence often masks a deeper vulnerability.”
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Jacobs echoes the same concerns, while warning parents that the rise of college students turning to OnlyFans to achieve online fame and fortune is threatening the future of family values.
“If we keep moving and normalizing this type of behavior, then family values are going to be diminished,” Jacobs said. “And how are you going to have those deep roots when you send your child off into the world so that they are able to control themselves and restrain themselves from certain things?”
Hollywood elite flock to US Open with Trump set to attend men’s final
Spanish tennis pro and world No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz called it a “privilege” to play in front of a sitting United States president as President Donald Trump is set to attend the men’s singles final of the U.S. Open on Sunday.
But Trump’s attendance at the marquee event contrasts with the usual guest list of the popular New York tournament, which this year has seen an overwhelming majority of Hollywood elites flock to the stands.
The guest list for the Grand Slam tournament this summer has included several notable figures with publicly left-leaning ideologies.
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Seven-time Olympic gold medalist and American gymnastics icon Simone Biles attended Coco Gauff’s second-round victory last week. Her appearance came months after she caught fierce backlash on social media for sparring with OutKick host Riley Gaines over transgender athletes competing in girls and women’s sports.
Gaines, a staunch advocate for women’s rights, called out a Minnesota high school whose softball team won a state championship in June with a transgender pitcher rostered on the team.
Biles responded to the post, calling Gaines “truly sick.”
“All of this campaigning because you lost a race. Straight up sore loser,” Biles wrote to Gaines, who competed against trans swimmer Lia Thomas in 2022. “You should be uplifting the trans community and perhaps finding a way to make sports inclusive OR creating a new avenue where trans feel safe in sports. Maybe a transgender category IN ALL sports!! But instead… You bully them… One things for sure is no one in sports is safe with you around!!!!!”
In another post, Biles added, “Bully someone your own size, which would ironically be a male.” Gaines took aim at Biles for her stance as an idol for so many young female athletes and also called out the Olympian for body-shaming her. Gaines announced a short time later that she was expecting her first child.
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Other notable attendees included actor Alec Baldwin, who took to his social media just last month to rail against what he called Trump’s “insane” takeover of the Washington, D.C., police force, warning his followers that other cities and even sports leagues may be next.
Late-night host Stephen Colbert was also in attendance last week. Similar to Baldwin, he took aim at the president this week after Trump said Chicago was the “worst and most dangerous city” on social media.
“Yesterday, Donald Trump made a hard right onto the fascism freeway, announcing that he will deploy National Guard troops to Chicago,” Colbert said during his monologue. “Worst and most dangerous? Two words: “F— you!” Colbert said after reading Trump’s post.
Colbert also told Trump “go f— yourself” in July after the president celebrated the cancellation of the comedian’s show.
Shonda Rhimes, who created popular television series such as “Scandal” and “Grey’s Anatomy,” was also in attendance. She reportedly cut ties with the Kennedy Center earlier this year after Trump was named chairman of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C.
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USTA Director of International Development Amanda Wight is tasked with the responsibility of deciding which A-listers get an invitation to the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens.
“Every agent under the sun has my number,” Wight told The New York Times. “Arguably, the celebrity program is our biggest marketing tool.”
According to the report, a celebrity’s status is leverage for promoting the sport and the event. USTA hired a communications and consulting firm to help in those efforts.
“They track every person that comes on site,” Wight told the Times. “What they are posting, who they are tagging, who they are coming with. Then we are able to get a value of what the program is worth to us.”
According to the Wight, the men’s final is the most sought-after ticket. And this year, President Trump will be there for it.
The USTA confirmed to The Associated Press that the president will be in attendance as a client guest but did not identify who he would be a guest of. Trump has previously attended the tournament in years past.
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In a statement to Fox News Digital regarding the criteria for invitations, a USTA spokesperson said, “Regardless of political affiliation, the USTA does not invite any New York city or state politicians unless they have a formal role at the event (in prior years the mayor greeted the crowd on opening night).
“As federal employees are limited in what they can accept, we offer those who ask the opportunity to purchase tickets. Additionally, individuals may be the invited guests of someone else (sponsors, seat holders, etc), over which we have no control.”
The men’s final between Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will begin Sunday at 2 p.m. ET.
“It is a privilege for the tournaments having the presidents from every country [there] to support the tournaments, to support tennis and to support the match,” Alcaraz said of playing in front of Trump. “To be honest, I will try not to be focused, and I will try not to think about it. I don’t want myself to be nervous because of it.
“I think attending the tennis match, I think it’s great for tennis to have the president into the final.”
Knee damage increasingly found in young adults, with expert revealing two key reasons
Knee pain is often associated with aging, but more young people seem to be experiencing this issue.
With a greater tendency to play high-intensity sports and a higher overall BMI (body mass index), more younger individuals in their 30s and 40s are having knee problems – and some are even seeking out surgery.
Between 2000 and 2017, there was a 240% increase in inpatient knee replacements for patients between 45 and 64 years old, according to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
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A recent study published in the journal Osteoarthritis and Cartilage found that early structural changes in the knees are common by age 30. This often occurs without symptoms.
Researchers from Finland’s University of Oulu found signs of joint damage in more than half of the 297 participants, who were mostly asymptomatic, according to a press release.
The results showed minor articular cartilage defects (damage or injury to the smooth cartilage), mostly between the kneecap and thighbone, in more than half of participants.
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The same defects were also detected in the joint between the shin and thigh bones in a quarter of the group. Small bone spurs were found in more than half of participants.
The researchers concluded that a higher body mass index (BMI) is the main factor linked to these defects in the knees.
Obesity’s impact
More than 40% of U.S. adults are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Dr. Ran Schwarzkopf, professor of orthopedic surgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, agreed in an interview with Fox News Digital that higher BMI among younger Americans has driven more knee issues.
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“[For] patients who are obese and have a high BMI, it’s a high load on their joints,” said Schwarzkopf, who was not involved in the study. “That’s more load constantly on the knees, so there’s more wear and tear.”
Participation in high-school and college sports has also led to more injuries in younger adults involving the knees, the expert added.
“In the U.S. in general, we have many more injuries because of the intensity of how people played sports in their high school and college years,” he said. “I think it’s more than the average around the world.”
In some cases, Schwarzkopf said, traumatic injuries caused by sports or other activities will continue to worsen over time.
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Even if these injuries are treated surgically or non-surgically, some elements of the knee, such as cartilage, cannot be restored, causing a “long-lasting effect,” he said.
“[These injuries] continue to accumulate due to the increased load on the knee due to BMI or increased injuries and day-to-day living.”
After some traumatic injuries, as the knee develops and cartilage “disappears,” osteoarthritis may develop, Schwarzkopf noted.
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This condition can cause pain and disability, sometimes requiring a knee replacement as the “ultimate treatment” for cartilage damage, the expert said.
Avoiding pain and procedures
For younger individuals who are experiencing knee pain or are looking to avoid the issue in the future, Schwarzkopf shared a few prevention tips.
The most important thing is to maintain a healthy weight, he said, as there’s a “high chance” that it will alleviate knee pain.
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Staying active and strengthening surrounding muscles, particularly the hamstrings and quads, can also help provide support for the knees.
People who work desk jobs and are sedentary for many hours of the day should include at least one hour of physical activity on most days, and take breaks to stand, stretch and walk around often, the expert recommends.
Proper footwear can make a big difference as well, the doctor said, especially for people who work on their feet.
Those who still experience pain should seek proper orthopedic care, as physical therapy and other treatments can help restore function and decrease discomfort.
“Different treatments can be done with arthroscopic surgery way before we get to the point of knee replacement, especially in people in their late 20s and 30s,” Schwarzkopf said. “We don’t want to do knee replacements on people at that age.”
JonBenet’s dad has a message for Trump in quest to solve decades-old murder case
FIRST ON FOX: DENVER— John Ramsey, the father of JonBenet Ramsey, who was 6 when she was murdered in 1996, is asking for President Donald Trump to help push Colorado authorities to take a more proactive approach to solving the infamous killing.
Ramsey, who has criticized the Boulder Police Department’s efforts to solve the Christmastime slaying, has offered to fundraise to pay for investigative genetic genealogy, a newer technology that’s been used to solve high-profile cold cases such as the Golden State Killer.
“I told the DA that money should not be a restrictor here,” Ramsey told Fox News Digital during an interview at CrimeCon in Denver on Saturday. “I need to get Donald Trump on them. He’ll stir things up one way or the other, but somehow we’ve got to get them to do that.”
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“If he got involved in the… Cracker Barrel (issue),” he added, referring to Trump’s criticism of the restaurant chain’s short-lived re-branding of its logo. “This is a whole lot of a bigger deal than the Cracker Barrel. Help us. So that’s the bottom line.”
The White House referred Fox News Digital to the Justice Department when asked to comment on Ramsey’s remarks.
Trump has commented on and has intervened in criminal cases before. In July, he weighed in on the plea deal that will spare Bryan Kohberger’s life for killing four University of Idaho students in 2022.
“These were vicious murders, with so many questions left unanswered,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform at the time. “While Life Imprisonment is tough, it’s certainly better than receiving the Death Penalty but before Sentencing, I hope the Judge makes Kohberger, at a minimum, explain why he did these horrible murders.”
In 2019, he called for the release of New York-based rapper A$AP Rocky, who was charged with assault in Sweden.
Ramsey has criticized the Boulder authorities over the handling of the murder investigation, but said he believes the police department is moving in the right direction after meeting with the new leadership.
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Now, he believes genetic genealogy could be the key to solving the case.
“I am absolutely convinced that’s the gold standard today,” Ramsey said. “So I’ve been pushing that pretty hard in terms of what I think ought to happen. And I don’t know that they’re doing it. I know they listen, but I don’t know where they are mentally in terms of making that happen.”
“To me, it’s a no brainer that it would be done, but I don’t know how to make it happen,” he added. “All I can do is ask.”
On Saturday, Ramsey announced a petition asking Colorado lawmakers to bring state law into alignment with the federal Homicide Victim’s Families’ Rights Act, which gives victims the right to request a cold-case review in federally handled investigations that haven’t found answers.
“I was shocked by how the system works in our country,” he said. “We have 18,000 police jurisdictions. Each one is a little island of authority and if that chief of police of an island doesn’t want help. Help can’t come in. They have to be invited. That’s primitive in my opinion.”
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At an earlier CrimeCon in Las Vegas, Ramsey announced the start of a petition asking Colorado Gov. Jared Polis to allow an independent agency to conduct modern DNA testing in the case — rather than the Boulder Police Department.
JonBenet was reported missing by her mother, Patsy Ramsey, on Dec. 26, 1996, after finding a ransom note demanding $118,000. John Ramsey found her body later that same day in the basement of their Boulder home.
An autopsy revealed that JonBenet died of strangulation and a blow to the head.
Ramsey has long criticized the department for its “arrogance,” “pride,” “ego” and inexperience at the time his daughter was killed.
The department said investigators assigned to the case have followed up on more than 21,016 tips, letters and emails and traveled to 19 states to interview or speak with more than 1,000 individuals.
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“The killing of JonBenet was an unspeakable crime and this tragedy has never left our hearts,” Boulder Police Chief Steve Redfearn said in a November 2024 video message. “We are committed to following up on every lead and we are continuing to work with DNA experts and our law enforcement partners around the country until this tragic case is solved. This investigation will always be a priority for the Boulder Police Department.”
Bride-to-be cancels fiancé’s Vegas bachelor trip after shocking $3K deposit betrayal
A bride-to-be was left fuming after discovering her fiancé secretly spent thousands of dollars meant for their wedding venue deposit on a Las Vegas bachelor trip with his buddies.
The woman, who said she is 28, shared her story on Reddit’s “Am I the Jerk?” forum, explaining she had transferred her fiancé $3,000 after months of saving so he could pay the deposit. But instead of sending the money, he booked a trip, she later learned.
“He used my $3,000, plus some of his own, to book a Vegas bachelor trip with his friends,” she said.
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When she confronted him, he responded, “Don’t worry, babe, I’ll win it back at the tables.”
Enraged, the woman canceled his booking since her credit card was tied to it and told her future husband that if he wanted to gamble, he should use his own money.
“Now he’s furious, saying I ‘embarrassed him’ in front of his friends and ‘ruined the best weekend of his life,’” she wrote in the post.
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Adding fuel to the fire, her future mother-in-law called her to defend him, saying, “boys will be boys.”
While the woman insists she doesn’t regret pulling the plug on the trip, some friends accused her of overreacting, prompting her to ask the internet if she went too far.
Reddit users overwhelmingly sided with her, with many comments pouring in urging her to “run for the hills” and call off the wedding.
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“Don’t marry that man,” one person said. “This won’t be the last time he’s doing this.”
“Does he even know how gambling works?” someone else scoffed, adding, “You are the big winner here — you found out about this loser of a momma’s boy before you did anything permanent!”
Others recommended protecting herself financially if she stays with him.
“If you go through with marrying that man-child, separate bank accounts always,” one commenter said. Another urged her to set “firm boundaries” or consider whether she wants a partner who brings money problems into the marriage.
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A retired minister even weighed in, stressing that money conversations are essential before saying, “I do.”
“When I worked with marrying couples, we always had conversations about money and how to use it,” he said. “If your fiancé thought this was OK, it sounds like you haven’t had those conversations yet. After you marry, your fortunes will be tied together.”
Greg Gomez, a licensed marriage and family therapist and founder of The Oasis Recovery in Rancho Mirage, California, told Fox News Digital the woman was right to cancel the trip.
“Money is a serious issue of conflict for many couples,” Gomez said. “If it is an issue even before the wedding, that is a big red flag.”
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The couple, he added, would likely need premarital therapy and open conversations about savings, debt and financial trust at the center of it to move forward.
Fox News Digital has reached out to the poster for comment.
Baseball rookie’s grandpa taught him bizarre maple syrup habit that’s ‘unbelievable’
New York Mets pitcher Jonah Tong made quite the impression on fans during the week as he revealed a hot food take that he hoped would stick with others.
In a recent interview, he left MLB fans scratching their heads a bit when he offered his own hot take on one of his favorite bites – the grilled cheese sandwich.
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The Canadian baseball player told the World Baseball Network he dips his grilled cheese sandwiches in maple syrup and that he “absolutely” loves it. He explained his love for the odd food pairing in a separate interview with MLB’s Cut4.
He was asked what the “secret” was to a great grilled cheese.
“The secret is maple syrup,” Tong said. “It’s unbelievable. My grandpa taught me that, and it’s …”
He said he uses the maple syrup as a dipping sauce.
“Grilled cheese. Chop it up. Dip it in it. Unbelievable. It’s my favorite thing.”
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The Mets selected Tong in the seventh round of the 2022 MLB Draft. He moved through the minor league system to earn a start on the major league roster.
In that lone start against the Miami Marlins, Tong lasted five innings and struck out six batters. New York won the game 19-9.
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He was on the mound again on Saturday but picked up the loss against the Cincinnati Reds. He allowed four runs on three hits and struck out six.
Two winning Powerball tickets sold after jackpot swells to second-largest ever
Two tickets in Texas and Missouri matched the winning numbers drawn Saturday night for the Powerball’s $1.79 billion jackpot.
The grand prize, which is the second-largest in game history, has an estimated cash value of $820.6 million, according to the lottery. The two winners will split the money.
The largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever won came on Nov. 7, 2022, when a California player won the $2.04 billion prize.
The white balls drawn on Saturday were 11, 23, 44, 61 and 62. The red Powerball was 17. The Power Play was 2X.
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“Congratulations to our newest Powerball jackpot winners and the Missouri Lottery and Texas Lottery for selling the winning tickets,” Matt Strawn, Powerball Product Group Chair and Iowa Lottery CEO, said in a statement.
“Each $2 ticket sold during this Powerball jackpot run gave players a chance at the prize, while also supporting vital public programs and services in their communities — and that’s worth celebrating!” he continued.
The two winners will have the choice between an annuitized prize of $893.5 million or a lump sum payment worth $410.3 million. If a winner chooses the annuity option, they will receive one immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments that increase by 5% each year.
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Both prize options are before taxes.
In addition to the jackpot winners, 18 players won $1 million by matching all five white balls. Two players won $2 million by selecting the optional Power Play multiplier and matching all five white balls.
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The jackpot now resets to $20 million for its next drawing on Monday.
The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million.
Powerball tickets are $2 per play. Tickets are sold in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.