{"articles":[{"id":"xhx6cv","title":"Texas Bullion Depository announces 2026 Lone Star Gold and Silver Series","excerpt":"Texas is making history by launching the first-ever state-authorized precious metals program, featuring commemorative \"Lone Star\" gold and silver coins available this July!","content":"Texas is making history by launching the first-ever state-authorized precious metals program, featuring commemorative \"Lone Star\" gold and silver coins available this July!","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/texas-bullion-depository-announces-2026-lone-star-gold-silver-series","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Joseph.Rowe@fox.com (Joseph Rowe)","publishDate":"2026-07-03T20:16:10.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox7austin.com%2Fwww.fox7austin.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F2026-texas-commemorative-coins.jpg","slug":"texas-bullion-depository-announces-2026-lone-star-gold-and-silver-series"},{"id":"t1otyf","title":"Remembering the greatest freedom this Independence Day","excerpt":"This Saturday, July 4, our country will celebrate its 250th birthday. On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress formally adopted the Declaration of Independence, which includes the following words: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by ...","content":"This Saturday, July 4, our country will celebrate its 250th birthday. On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress formally adopted the Declaration of Independence, which includes the following words: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”\nIt is a blessing to live in a nation where we have freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of press, freedom of assembly, and freedom to petition our government (all rights guaranteed by the first amendment of the United States Constitution). These freedoms are cause to celebrate and give thanks to God.\nMore than 1700 years earlier, however, the apostle Paul spoke of another freedom. The freedom Paul spoke of was not freedom from a tyrannical king, or freedom from taxation without representation, or freedom from excessive governmental control. The freedom Paul spoke of was a much greater freedom. It was being free from slavery to sin. He says in Galatians 5:1, “It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore, keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery.”\nThe greatest freedom of all is the freedom to live free from slavery to sin. It is a freedom granted to all who are in Jesus Christ. Jesus says in John 8:36, “So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed.” The freedom we have in the Son is the freedom granted in the gift of His salvation. It is a freedom that frees us from both the bondage and the penalty of sin. Jesus says in John 8:34, “Everyone who commits sin is the slave of sin.” Since everyone is a sinner, everyone is a slave of sin and therefore needs to be set free from sin.\n“It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore, keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery.” (Galatians 5:1)\nTwo things happen through salvation in Jesus that frees us from being a slave to sin. First, in Christ we are completely forgiven of our sin and totally justified before God. To be justified means to forever be in a right standing relationship with God whereby we are not guilty but righteous, not condemned but forgiven, not at odds with God but at peace with God. Romans 5:1 says, “Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” Romans 8:1 tells us, “Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus,” and Ephesians 1:4 says, “He chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before Him.” In Jesus we are freed from the bondage of eternal condemnation as our sin penalty is paid for through His death and our eternal life is guaranteed through His resurrection. With our sin penalty removed, we are granted the freedom of eternal life to forever enjoy the glorious presence and pleasures of God.\nSecond, in Christ we are freed from the bondage of sin. In Christ, we become a new creation, with a new heart, and are indwelt by the Spirit of God, so that sin no longer dominates our life. 2 Corinthians 5:17 says, “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation….” And Romans 6:17-18 says, “Thanks be to God that though you were slaves of sin, you became obedient from the heart to that form of teaching to which you were committed, and having been freed from sin, you became slaves of righteousness.” Through salvation, we are freed from sin’s domineering power. In Christ, we can now walk in obedience to God living the kind of holy and righteous lives that are pleasing to Him.\nAs we celebrate our independence as a nation this July 4, let’s not forget the greatest freedom of all – the freedom from sin we have in Jesus Christ!\nThe post Remembering the greatest freedom this Independence Day appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/07/03/remembering-the-greatest-freedom-this-independence-day/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)","author":"Contributing Writer","publishDate":"2026-07-03T18:00:53.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crosstimbersgazette.com%2Fcrosstimbersgazette%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F06%2FBrad-Cockrell-e1742701254787.jpg","slug":"remembering-the-greatest-freedom-this-independence-day"},{"id":"b36yen","title":"Man charged with flying drone over Dallas Stadium during World Cup","excerpt":"Federal agents said more than 70 drones have been seized during World Cup matches in Dallas.","content":"Federal agents said more than 70 drones have been seized during World Cup matches in Dallas.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/man-charged-flying-drone-over-dallas-stadium-during-world-cup","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Steven.Ardary@fox.com (Steven Ardary)","publishDate":"2026-07-03T17:41:46.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F061726-england-pregame-hbs-feed-kdfweme001_12_42_3_00.08.49.02.jpg","slug":"man-charged-with-flying-drone-over-dallas-stadium-during-world-cup"},{"id":"kyyijx","title":"Child porn investigation leads to arrest of Runaway Bay man","excerpt":"A Wise County man has been arrested in connection with an investigation into the downloading of child pornography.","content":"A Wise County man has been arrested in connection with an investigation into the downloading of child pornography.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/child-porn-arrest-runaway-bay-wise-county-texas","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Aaron.Barker@fox.com (Aaron Barker)","publishDate":"2026-07-03T16:53:55.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2Fmicahel-jeffrey-anderson.jpg","inBriefing":true,"slug":"child-porn-investigation-leads-to-arrest-of-runaway-bay-man"},{"id":"3mbfo","title":"The most expensive celebrity weddings ever – and where Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce could rank","excerpt":"Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce making history? Rumors say their upcoming wedding could become the most expensive celebrity wedding in U.S. history.","content":"Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce making history? Rumors say their upcoming wedding could become the most expensive celebrity wedding in U.S. history.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/most-expensive-celebrity-weddings-ever-where-taylor-swift-travis-kelce-could-rank","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-07-03T16:23:15.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2Ftaylor-swift-travis-kelce-scaled.jpg","slug":"the-most-expensive-celebrity-weddings-ever-and-where-taylor-swift-and-travis-kelce-could-rank"},{"id":"xq4jpy","title":"Kaboom Town returns to Addison with fireworks, an air show and live music","excerpt":"Kaboom Town brings fireworks, food, live music and an air show to Addison's Circle Park.","content":"Kaboom Town brings fireworks, food, live music and an air show to Addison's Circle Park.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/kaboom-town-returns-addison-fireworks-air-show-live-music","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Tisia.Muzinga@fox.com (Tisia Muzinga)","publishDate":"2026-07-03T14:42:55.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2Fvlcsnap-2026-07-03-09h40m35s879.png","inBriefing":true,"slug":"kaboom-town-returns-to-addison-with-fireworks-an-air-show-and-live-music"},{"id":"p5iis0","title":"July 4th fireworks: How to watch & stream fireworks displays from across the US","excerpt":"On July 4, 2026, our nation commemorates and celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Celebrations and fireworks displays will take place across the country. Here's how to watch live and stream fireworks displays from across the U.S.","content":"On July 4, 2026, our nation commemorates and celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Celebrations and fireworks displays will take place across the country. Here's how to watch live and stream fireworks displays from across the U.S.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/july-4th-fireworks-2026-how-watch-stream-live","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Mark.Richardson@fox.com (Mark Richardson)","publishDate":"2026-07-03T14:38:59.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fsalute-to-america.jpg","inBriefing":true,"slug":"july-4th-fireworks-how-to-watch-stream-fireworks-displays-from-across-the-us"},{"id":"m0hn5o","title":"July 4th Fireworks 2026 in Dallas-Fort Worth","excerpt":"Here’s a list of Fourth of July 2026 festivals, fireworks shows, parades and other events happening in North Texas to celebrate Independence Day.","content":"Here’s a list of Fourth of July 2026 festivals, fireworks shows, parades and other events happening in North Texas to celebrate Independence Day.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/july-4th-fireworks-2026-dallas-fort-worth","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Tracy.DeLatte@fox.com (Tracy DeLatte)","publishDate":"2026-07-03T14:20:03.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F06%2Ffireworks.jpg","slug":"july-4th-fireworks-2026-in-dallas-fort-worth"},{"id":"91owui","title":"Johnson: Planning for the future while preserving what makes Double Oak special","excerpt":"As summer arrives in Double Oak, many of us are enjoying a slower pace, spending time with family, taking vacations or simply enjoying the longer days. While residents are making summer plans, Town staff and the Town Council are beginning work on something that will shape the coming year for our ...","content":"As summer arrives in Double Oak, many of us are enjoying a slower pace, spending time with family, taking vacations or simply enjoying the longer days. While residents are making summer plans, Town staff and the Town Council are beginning work on something that will shape the coming year for our community: The annual budget.\nBefore discussing the budget, I would also encourage everyone to mark their calendars for one of Double Oak’s favorite traditions, the Double Oak Volunteer Fire Department’s annual Fourth of July Parade and Community Picnic. Each year, this event brings together neighbors, families and friends to celebrate our nation’s independence while supporting the volunteers who help protect our community. The festivities have become a cherished tradition in Double Oak and serve as an important fundraiser for the Volunteer Fire Department. I hope you will join us in celebrating the Fourth of July and showing your appreciation for the men and women who dedicate countless hours to serving our town.\nBudget season may not be the most exciting topic, but it is one of the most important responsibilities of local government. The decisions made over the next few months will help determine how we maintain roads, address drainage concerns, support public safety, and continue providing the services residents expect.\nOne thing I’ve learned during my time serving Double Oak is that many of the most important parts of local government happen quietly behind the scenes. Residents see the finished road repair, the police officer responding to a call or the drainage improvement after a heavy rain. What they don’t always see are the months of planning, budgeting and preparation that make those things possible.\nLike families and businesses, towns are not immune to rising costs. The price of construction materials, equipment, insurance and contracted services continues to increase. At the same time, we have aging infrastructure that requires attention and a community that rightly expects a high level of service.\nThe challenge for any small town is finding the right balance. We want to maintain the quality of life that residents enjoy while also planning responsibly for the future. This year, for the first time, the Town will be developing not only a one-year operating budget, but also three-year and five-year financial outlooks. These longer-range projections will help us better anticipate future needs, identify potential challenges earlier and make more informed decisions for our community. These long-range forecasts will also help the Town better evaluate future infrastructure needs, including drainage, roads, facilities and public safety investments.\nFortunately, Double Oak remains in a strong position. We continue to maintain one of the lowest property tax rates in Denton County and operate without municipal debt. Those accomplishments are the result of years of conservative financial management and thoughtful decision-making by past and present leaders, staff and residents. While preserving affordability remains a priority, future challenges may require difficult decisions as the Town balances infrastructure needs, public safety and service expectations. The purpose of long-range financial planning is to identify those challenges early and make thoughtful decisions before they become urgent.\nThat doesn’t mean we can afford to become complacent. Roads age. Drainage systems require maintenance and improvement. Equipment eventually needs replacement. Public safety remains a top priority. The decisions we make today can either prevent future problems or make them more difficult and expensive to address down the road.\nAs we work through this year’s budget process, my goal is straightforward: continue protecting the financial stability of our town while preserving the character and independence that make Double Oak unique.\nWhen I speak with residents, I often hear the same things. People value our trees, open spaces, rural atmosphere and sense of community. They appreciate that Double Oak has remained a town where neighbors know each other and where local government is still accessible. Those qualities are worth protecting.\nThe budget is ultimately more than numbers on a page. It reflects our priorities, our values, and our commitment to responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars. The addition of three-year and five-year financial outlooks is another step toward ensuring that today’s decisions support the long-term health and stability of our town.\nIn the coming months, there will be opportunities for residents to follow the budget discussions, attend meetings and provide input. I encourage everyone to stay engaged and learn more about the decisions facing the Town. An informed and involved community has always been one of Double Oak’s greatest strengths.\nThe conversations ahead won’t always be easy, but they are important. Thoughtful planning, responsible spending and a long-term perspective have helped keep Double Oak in a strong position. Those same principles will continue to guide us as we look ahead.\nThank you for the opportunity to serve this community. I remain optimistic about Double Oak’s future and confident that, working together, we can continue to preserve the qualities that make our town such a special place to call home.\nTo stay up to date with all the exciting news and updates, please visit the Double Oak Town website at doubleoak.texas.gov. In addition to contacting Town Hall at 972-539-9464, Double Oak citizens may reach me at patrick.johnson@doubleoak.texas.gov.\nThe post Johnson: Planning for the future while preserving what makes Double Oak special appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/07/03/johnson-planning-for-the-future-while-preserving-what-makes-double-oak-special/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)","author":"Contributing Writer","publishDate":"2026-07-03T14:00:47.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crosstimbersgazette.com%2Fcrosstimbersgazette%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F01%2FMayor-Patrick-Johnson-2025-web.jpg","slug":"johnson-planning-for-the-future-while-preserving-what-makes-double-oak-special"},{"id":"rrjdsm","title":"Anthropologists use DNA to identify remains of Revolutionary War soldier who died in 1780","excerpt":"Thanks to DNA, relatives of an American Revolutionary War soldier now know the name of their long-lost cousin who died in 1780 at the Battle of Camden.","content":"Thanks to DNA, relatives of an American Revolutionary War soldier now know the name of their long-lost cousin who died in 1780 at the Battle of Camden.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/anthropologists-use-dna-identify-remains-revolutionary-war-soldier-who-died-1780","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Mark.Richardson@fox.com (Mark Richardson)","publishDate":"2026-07-03T13:55:53.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2Ffeature_12_camden_battlefield_full_image.jpg","slug":"anthropologists-use-dna-to-identify-remains-of-revolutionary-war-soldier-who-died-in-1780"},{"id":"c009qo","title":"What to know about fireworks and the risk of wildfires this July 4","excerpt":"With wildfires raging across the western U.S., cities and states are restricting fireworks just as the nation gears up for one of its biggest Fourth of July celebrations in decades.\n\n\n\nUtah recently banned personal fireworks displays, citing extreme wildfire risk. Governors in Colorado and New Me...","content":"With wildfires raging across the western U.S., cities and states are restricting fireworks just as the nation gears up for one of its biggest Fourth of July celebrations in decades.\n\n\n\nUtah recently banned personal fireworks displays, citing extreme wildfire risk. Governors in Colorado and New Mexico this week urged restraint, while cities and counties from the Southwest to Oregon and Washington have imposed restrictions of their own.\n\n\n\nThe message is simple: Families should attend professional displays instead of lighting fireworks in their own yards.\n\n\n\nThis July Fourth marks the nation’s 250th anniversary. The country is looking forward to an especially big version of the holiday’s usual mix of red, white and blue. From Mount Rushmore to Washington, D.C., and thousands of communities in between, spectacular displays are still planned.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFourth of July\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 27\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFourth of July deals 2026: Freebies, food discounts and summer savings\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFourth of July\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 27\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFive ways to protect your pets during the Fourth of July\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nRecord dry conditions elevate the risk this year\n\n\n\nIn the past week alone, hundreds of wildfires erupted throughout the West, adding to the already above-average pace for acreage burned so far this year. The flames are being fueled by dry, windy conditions. \n\n\n\nWhile the Southwest was hit particularly hard by an unusually dry winter and dismal snowpack, others parts of the U.S., including much of the East Coast and parts of the South, are experiencing varying levels of drought, according to data from the U.S. Drought Monitor.\n\n\n\nNearly 85% of wildfires are caused by people, both intentionally and unintentionally, such as when power lines fail or campfires are left unattended. Lightning strikes are a common natural cause, but rarer culprits, such as animals chewing exposed wires, can cause fires, too.\n\n\n\nIngredients for a wildfire include flammable vegetation, weather conditions and an ignition source. Fireworks serve as an ignition source, which is why the number of fires spikes each year on July Fourth, said Philip Higuera, a fire ecology professor at the University of Montana.\n\n\n\n“It’s not because the Fourth of July is particularly always warm and dry and windy,” he said. “It’s because there are a lot of ignitions added to the landscape on that single day.”\n\n\n\nOfficials encourage alternatives for celebrating\n\n\n\nOnly Utah has enacted statewide restrictions, with Gov. Spencer Cox declaring an emergency because of wildfire risk. In other states, decisions are being made at a local level. \n\n\n\nAlthough some cities and counties are still planning to hold fireworks displays, others have canceled them, including Colorado Springs, the second-largest city in Colorado. Wednesday’s decision was made just as a Rocky Mountain foothills fire 50 miles (80 kilometers) south of the city surged across 55 square miles (142 square kilometers), destroying well over 100 structures.\n\n\n\nCertain counties in Florida have burn bans in place.\n\n\n\nFireworks restrictions are nothing new, but some areas are making the call for the first time.\n\n\n\nFrank Wirth, fire chief in Alamosa, Colorado, made the tough call to cancel his town’s fireworks display because dry conditions are expected. The city of nearly 10,000 is surrounded by brush and grass, and several hundred people typically attend the annual fireworks show.\n\n\n\n“I think they’re disappointed, and I’m disappointed, too,” Wirth said, but “fireworks are a cause of fires, there’s no two ways about it.”\n\n\n\n\n\nThere are safe ways to enjoy the holiday\n\n\n\nThe fireworks industry raked in $2.3 billion last year, and that figure could climb to $3 billion this year due to America 250 celebrations, according to Julie Heckman, executive director of the American Pyrotechnics Association.\n\n\n\nHeckman encouraged people to buy from a reputable licensed seller, whether it’s a big-box store or a nonprofit, and to follow the instructions to avoid injuries.\n\n\n\nAfter using fireworks, have a bucket of water handy to soak the spent fireworks before disposing of them, she said. Just because there’s not a flame, it doesn’t mean that combustion isn’t still happening.\n\n\n\nExperts also said to pay attention to local authorities and to be mindful of any restrictions.\n\n\n\n“The conditions dictate the tactics,” said Joe Ten Eyck, a wildland fire expert with the International Association of Fire Fighters. “And so that could put a damper on some people’s celebrating and they may have to celebrate in a different way.”\n\n\n\nIntentionally or unintentionally causing a wildfire is a punishable offense nationwide, though the consequences vary by jurisdiction.\n\n\n\nBut the safest option is to forego personal fireworks and opt for a professional show, where fire crews are usually on standby. These days, some displays use drone shows instead of combustible pyrotechnics, which further minimizes the fire risk.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/what-to-know-fireworks-risk-wildfires-july-4/4044607/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Sarah Raza | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-07-03T13:46:44.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F07%2FGettyImages-1300219600.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D2450%2C1633","slug":"what-to-know-about-fireworks-and-the-risk-of-wildfires-this-july-4"},{"id":"rgnff2","title":"Maren Morris says Taylor Swift is a ‘hard person to buy for' ahead of reported wedding celebration","excerpt":"What does one buy a billionaire as a wedding celebration gift? Maren Morris — and the TODAY show crew — are wondering the same thing.\n\n\n\nOn Friday’s broadcast, host Craig Melvin mentioned Variety’s reporting that the singer was invited to the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce festivities later that eveni...","content":"What does one buy a billionaire as a wedding celebration gift? Maren Morris — and the TODAY show crew — are wondering the same thing.\n\n\n\nOn Friday’s broadcast, host Craig Melvin mentioned Variety’s reporting that the singer was invited to the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce festivities later that evening.\n\n\n\nMelvin teased the dilemma on air. “What do you get as a gift for someone like that? Do you get a juicer… air fryer?”\n\n\n\nMorris laughed, replying, “I don’t know, what do you get? That’d be a hard person to buy for.”\n\n\n\nThe 36‑year‑old singer added that she’s “so happy” for the couple, noting Swift’s long connection to New York. \n\n\n\n“She has such a close tie to New York. I’m so excited for them to celebrate their love.”\n\n\n\nThe singers first met in 2018, when Morris joined Swift on the Reputation Stadium Tour in Arlington, Texas, Morris’ hometown, to perform “The Middle” together. On an episode of “The Tonight Show” in 2023, Morris said Swift has been supportive of her career for “years” and that she admires how the star “treats her fans.”\n\n\n\nShe noted that even though they’re the same age, she has “looked up to Swift since she was a teenager.”\n\n\n\nWhether Morris was actually invited to Friday’s highly speculated wedding festivities remains unclear, but she said she’s “really happy to be here [in New York] during this frenzy.”\n\n\n\nSwift and Kelce are hosting 1,100 people at Madison Square Garden on Friday, a source with knowledge of the matter, who is among the invitees, told NBC News. Guests were sent nondisclosure agreements along with the electronic invites. There are also no phones allowed, the source said.\n\n\n\nThe couple reportedly held an intimate dinner Thursday night at Infosys Theater, a venue inside Madison Square Garden, according to a schedule obtained by the Associated Press. It was described as a “pre‑party celebration” for 100 guests.\n\n\n\nTaylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s relationship timeline\n\n\n\nSwift and Kelce’s relationship began to take shape in July 2023, when Kelce revealed on his “New Heights” podcast that he had tried to give Swift a friendship bracelet with his phone number after attending her Eras Tour stop at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Despite the arena being home to the Chiefs, Kelce failed to get close to Swift and expressed his disappointment.\n\n\n\n“She doesn’t meet anybody, or at least she didn’t want to meet me, so I took it personal,” he quipped. The podcast asked on Instagram: “Anyone know how to get a bracelet to @taylorswift13? … asking for a friend.”\n\n\n\nBy September 2023, Kelce was hinting his efforts had achieved some success, but declined to elaborate amid speculation and as reports surfaced that the two had been “quietly hanging out.” Then, Kelce revealed on a sports talk show that he’d invited Swift to a game at Arrowhead. “I threw the ball in her court,” he said.\n\n\n\nDays later, Swift took him up on his offer and attended her first Kansas City Chiefs game seated alongside Kelce’s mother, Donna Kelce, in a moment that effectively confirmed the growing connection. The two left the stadium together in Kelce’s purple Chevelle. Her appearance, the first of many, sent NFL viewership and Kelce jersey sales surging.\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter Taylor Swift wrapped her concert in Buenos Aires, the pop star put on a different kind of show with her new beau, NFL star Travis Kelce.\n\n\n\nIn October 2023, Swift and Kelce were spotted together multiple times in New York City, including intimate dinners and a surprise “Saturday Night Live” cameo. Their comfort level in public increased and the pair was photographed leaving after‑parties hand‑in‑hand, signaling that the relationship was getting serious.\n\n\n\nKelce, meanwhile, traveled internationally during the NFL bye week in November to attend Swift’s Eras Tour stop in Argentina, where she changed a lyric in “Karma” to reference him. “Karma is the guy on the Chiefs, coming straight home to me,” she sang.\n\n\n\nThe relationship continued into 2024, with Swift attending playoff games, including the AFC Championship Game, where she joined Kelce on the field after the Chiefs beat the Baltimore Ravens to advance to the Super Bowl. The couple kissed, and in a viral moment heard around the world, Kelce tells Swift, “I love you. So much it’s not funny.”\n\n\n\nWeeks later, Swift raced across nine time zones after performing in Tokyo to attend the Chiefs’ Super Bowl win against the San Francisco 49ers. The “Love Story” singer again kissed Kelce on the field, making it clear they were not shying away from public displays of affection.\n\n\n\n\n\nTaylor Swift is celebrating Travis Kelce’s Super Bowl win with a kiss. The Grammy winner took to the field after her man’s team, the Kansas City Chiefs, won the Super Bowl on Sunday.\n\n\n\nThroughout spring and summer 2024, the couple balanced Swift’s touring schedule and Kelce’s offseason commitments, appearing together at charity events, concerts and family gatherings. Kelce even made his Eras stage debut at one of London concerts, donning a tuxedo and top hat and carrying Swift in his arms during a choreographed bit before “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart.”\n\n\n\nThe two began showing very public support and admiration for one another, with Kelce calling her “unbelievable” on his “New Heights” podcast, and Swift shouting out Kelce as she accepted an MTV Video Music Award. \n\n\n\n“Everything this man touches turns to happiness and fun and magic,” she said.\n\n\n\nWhen Swift announced her highly anticipated 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” she did it on Kelce’s podcast, her first-ever podcast appearance. She also credited “New Heights” for getting her a boyfriend.\n\n\n\n\n\nTaylor Swift and Travis Kelce are major couple goals. The pop icon appeared with her boyfriend Travis Kelce and his brother Jason on their podcast “New Heights” on Wednesday.\n\n\n\nKelce, in return, credited the Eras Tour for getting him a girlfriend. “I see you on that stage and see how you can get an entire stadium going, and then I get you in a room and it’s like I’ve known you forever,” he said. “It’s the easiest conversation I ever had, and it was just so much fun that it knocked my socks off.”\n\n\n\nIn August 2025, after two years of dating, Swift and Kelce announced their engagement in a five-photo carousel post on their Instagram accounts. Kelce proposed in a floral‑filled garden of his home in Lee’s Summit, Missouri.\n\n\n\n“Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married,” the post was captioned.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/maren-morris-says-taylor-swift-hard-person-buy-ahead-reported-wedding-celebration/4044596/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Julia Elbaba","publishDate":"2026-07-03T13:30:55.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F07%2FGettyImages-1135879030.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D4000%2C2667","slug":"maren-morris-says-taylor-swift-is-a-hard-person-to-buy-for-ahead-of-reported-wedding-celebration"},{"id":"3nf623","title":"Dallas police searching for suspects after 1 person shot in South Oak Cliff","excerpt":"Dallas police are searching for two men after another man was shot outside an apartment complex in South Oak Cliff Thursday night.","content":"Dallas police are searching for two men after another man was shot outside an apartment complex in South Oak Cliff Thursday night.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/dallas-police-searching-suspects-after-1-person-shot-south-oak-cliff","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Steven.Ardary@fox.com (Steven Ardary)","publishDate":"2026-07-03T13:15:46.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2Fv-south-oak-cliff-shooting-4a_00.00.16.38.jpg","slug":"dallas-police-searching-for-suspects-after-1-person-shot-in-south-oak-cliff"},{"id":"q21x7j","title":"Amid extreme heat wave, don't use fans indoors if it's above this temperature, experts warn","excerpt":"It seems a simple decision — using a fan to cool yourself down amid yet another heat wave. But in the extreme conditions much of the country is currently facing, it may not help as much as you’d think.\n\n\n\nThe U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises against using electric room fans...","content":"It seems a simple decision — using a fan to cool yourself down amid yet another heat wave. But in the extreme conditions much of the country is currently facing, it may not help as much as you’d think.\n\n\n\nThe U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises against using electric room fans if indoor temperatures rise above 90 degrees because doing so can actually increase your body’s core temperature. The World Health Organization places its threshold at 104 degrees to avoid overheating from electric fan use.\n\n\n\nIf it sounds counterintuitive, it’s likely because you’ve used a fan in milder weather and benefited from its effects. Fans circulate the air around you and help evaporate the sweat your body produces in an effort to cool down.\n\n\n\nBut once the air indoors is hotter than your core body temperature, studies have found that fans will stop facilitating sweat evaporation.\n\n\n\nThe American Lung Association calls it “false sense of comfort.” Fans, it advises, can actually increase your risk of heat-related illness, such as heat exhaustion, heat stroke, heat cramps and heat rash.\n\n\n\nIf you’re unsure whether it’s safe to use an indoor fan, give it a try, but turn it off it right away if makes you feel worse, Dr. John Torres, NBC News medical correspondent and ER physician, tells TODAY.com.\n\n\n\nAs 35 states from the Great Plains to the Northeast prepare for record heat this week — with temperatures between the high 90s and 100s, and heat indexes between 105 and 115 degrees — keep an eye out for these heat-related symptoms:\n\n\n\n\nSigns of heat exhaustion include fatigue, nausea and vomiting, TODAY.com previously reported.\n\n\n\nIf you notice someone is confused, that’s an indictor of a heat stroke. Heat stroke might also cause someone to lose consciousness, experience seizures and have a high body temperature, TODAY.com previously reported.\n\n\n\nHeat cramps can occur throughout the body including the arms and legs. They happen when you exert yourself, sweat profusely or exercise in high heat. Take this as a warning that a more serious heat illness might be coming on, according to the Cleveland Clinic.\n\n\n\nHeat rash is the result of an unusually high amount of sweat getting trapped in inflamed sweat glands. This will cause red, itchy and raised bumps to emerge throughout the body.\n\n\n\n\nTo keep cool…\n\n\n\nOther advice from Torres to navigate the current heat wave includes:\n\n\n\n\nStay in cool areas as much as possible, ideally air-conditioned spaces, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.\n\n\n\nIf you don’t have air conditioning in your home, find a local cooling center or another large, indoor, public space, like movie theaters or grocery stores.\n\n\n\nKeep your blinds down.\n\n\n\nKeep your windows closed unless the temperature inside exceeds the temperature outside.\n\n\n\nUse misting devices or wet towels to cool off.\n\n\n\nOpt for moisture-wicking pajamas and bedding.\n\n\n\nHydrate with plenty of water even if you don’t feel thirsty, and turn to electrolytes if you’re sweating a lot more than usual. Pale yellow urine is a sign you’re staying hydrated.\n\n\n\n\nThis story first appeared on TODAY.com. More from TODAY:\n\n\n\n\nI’m an ER Doctor. I Always Have These 4 Items on Hand During a Heat Wave\n\n\n\n3 Heat-Free Ways to Style and Protect Your Hair This Summer\n\n\n\nDoctor Reveals the 1 Thing She Wants You To Do if You Get a Summer Headache","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/extreme-heat-wave-indoor-fan-temperature/4044586/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Aryelle Siclait | TODAY","publishDate":"2026-07-03T13:10:15.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F07%2FGettyImages-2185688436.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5695%2C3797","slug":"amid-extreme-heat-wave-dont-use-fans-indoors-if-its-above-this-temperature-experts-warn"},{"id":"4h5hck","title":"3 injured in downtown Dallas motorcycle crash","excerpt":"Dallas police are investigating after three people were injured when a car struck a motorcycle downtown early Friday morning.","content":"Dallas police are investigating after three people were injured when a car struck a motorcycle downtown early Friday morning.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/3-injured-downtown-dallas-motorcycle-crash","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Steven.Ardary@fox.com (Steven Ardary)","publishDate":"2026-07-03T12:59:04.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2Fkdfwu20_8355_mxf_02.58.24.38.jpg","slug":"3-injured-in-downtown-dallas-motorcycle-crash"},{"id":"s6s10j","title":"Texas AG Paxton investigates StubHub over World Cup ticket complaints","excerpt":"The dream of going to a FIFA World Cup match is one many soccer fans can relate to, but for some fans, it’s not going as they imagined.\n\n\n\nFans are buying tickets on the StubHub website, but they’re not always delivered on time or matched to what was purchased.\n\n\n\nTexas Attorney General Ken Paxto...","content":"The dream of going to a FIFA World Cup match is one many soccer fans can relate to, but for some fans, it’s not going as they imagined.\n\n\n\nFans are buying tickets on the StubHub website, but they’re not always delivered on time or matched to what was purchased.\n\n\n\nTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into StubHub over issues with World Cup ticket purchases.\n\n\n\n StubHub has blamed the cancellations on “transfer problems” tied to FIFA’s ticketing platform.\n\n\n\nPaxton claims consumer complaints point to a broader pattern often called “ghost ticketing,” in which sellers list tickets they do not actually possess, collect payment, and then cancel when they cannot deliver.\n\n\n\n“In many cases, attending a World Cup match is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. If StubHub is ghost ticketing Texans out of that experience, my office will use every tool available to hold them accountable and help fans who have been wronged,” said Paxton.\n\n\n\nTexans who purchased World Cup tickets through StubHub and did not receive them, or received tickets significantly inferior to what they paid for, are encouraged to file a complaint with the Office of the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division.\n\n\n\nNBC 5’s sister station, Telemundo 39, spoke with a California viewer about a similar ordeal. Edgar Correa’s wife wanted to make his World Cup dream a reality.\n\n\n\n“So then she bought them and told me, ‘Hey, you won’t believe it. I’ve got World Cup tickets,’ and I was like, ‘That’s awesome,’” said Edgar Correa, who never received the World Cup tickets bought through StubHub.\n\n\n\nThe tickets were for the Bosnia-Switzerland match at Los Angeles Stadium on June 18; they bought the tickets on June 11. Plans were in place.\n\n\n\n“I’d already requested the day off work, we’d already booked a hotel, we’d already paid for parking. I mean, we had a lot of things planned,” Correa said.\n\n\n\nThe Correas paid $941.05 for two tickets in Section 311, Row 15. But as the day got closer and they still didn’t have the tickets, worry started to set in.\n\n\n\n“According to this, the seller has until one hour before the event to send the tickets,” Correa said.\n\n\n\nAfter several calls and messages with StubHub, the Correas received this message informing them: “Unfortunately, your order was not processed. This means the transaction was not completed and, therefore, no tickets were reserved for you,” Correa said. “It makes you angry because you spend a lot … time, money, and so many things to be there and then they just tell you, ‘No,’ not even, ‘Sorry.’”\n\n\n\nWhen we contacted StubHub about Correa’s specific ticket case, they told us they understand that attending the World Cup represents a considerable investment of time and money and that they take that responsibility to every fan very seriously. They added that a refund is being processed in accordance with their “fanprotect” guarantee, and that their customer service team is also offering the customer a credit for what happened.\n\n\n\nThey also explained that “the issues fans have experienced at this World Cup are largely due to performance failures in the event organizer’s own ticketing infrastructure, which has caused transfer errors across all resale platforms.”\n\n\n\nIn response, a FIFA spokesperson explained in a statement: “The official FIFA ticketing platform for the FIFA World Cup 2026 operates reliably and at scale, as demonstrated by the more than 4.6 million spectators who have attended matches to date, with tickets purchased, delivered, resold, transferred, and successfully validated through FIFA systems.”\n\n\n\n“FIFA rejects any suggestion that the functional problems experienced by users of third-party platforms in relation to tickets for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ are the result of FIFA’s ticketing infrastructure.”\n\n\n\nBut despite the situation, Edgar made his dream come true.\n\n\n\n“I started looking on FIFA, and by chance I found two tickets, and on top of that they cost me more, and I ended up way at the very top,” Correa said.\n\n\n\nAnd he says the situation taught him a lesson.\n\n\n\n“Like FIFA said, look on our website,” Correa said.\n\n\n\nThe FAQ section on FIFA’s website states that for any ticket sold through another platform, buyers must contact that platform directly, since FIFA cannot access or manage those tickets. It also recommends buying tickets only through FIFA’s official site.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWorld Cup\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNBC 5 Responds\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJul 1\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCustomer says StubHub seating map didn't match the tickets he received\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNBC 5 Responds\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 22\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTicket trouble resolved for young North Texas soccer fan","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/nbc-5-responds/fans-claim-world-cup-tickets-are-not-what-they-paid-for-ken-paxton-launches-investigation/4044561/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Olivia Martinez","publishDate":"2026-07-03T11:45:56.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FWorld-Cup-tickets-.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1920%2C1080","slug":"texas-ag-paxton-investigates-stubhub-over-world-cup-ticket-complaints"},{"id":"qvwhbw","title":"Best summer toys and gear to keep kids busy and entertained all season long","excerpt":"Summer break brings plenty of opportunities for fun, and plenty of opportunities for kids to announce they’re bored. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re looking to encourage outdoor play, build independence or simply survive the long days between camps and vacations, these products can help keep kids engaged all ...","content":"Summer break brings plenty of opportunities for fun, and plenty of opportunities for kids to announce they’re bored. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re looking to encourage outdoor play, build independence or simply survive the long days between camps and vacations, these products can help keep kids engaged all season long.\n\n\n\nSkylight Buddy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSummer routines can quickly disappear once school lets out, which is where the new Skylight Buddy comes in. Designed specifically for kids, the bedside device helps children move through routines independently with step-by-step guidance, visual timers, voice reminders, an alarm clock, sound machine and nightlight built in.\n\n\n\nOne standout feature for summer is the rewards system available with Buddy Plus, which allows kids to earn stars for completing chores, finishing summer reading or helping around the house. It gives children a sense of accomplishment while making responsibilities feel a little more fun.\n\n\n\n[Editor’s note: The Skylight Buddy is currently sold out, but you can sign up for restock notifications.]\n\n\n\nHuffy Grow Ride Move Bikes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLong summer days and bike rides practically go hand in hand. Huffy’s new Grow Ride Move bike line was designed to make learning to ride easier, safer and more enjoyable for kids.\n\n\n\nAvailable in sizes ranging from 12 to 24 inches, the bikes feature wider tires, lower standover heights and geometry designed to improve balance and confidence. Smaller models also include training wheels and a parent assist handle to help families through those first rides around the neighborhood.\n\n\n\nParents may also appreciate Huffy’s new Move-Up Program, which offers 25% off the next size up if children outgrow their bike within a year of purchase.\n\n\n\nJellycat High Summer 2026 Collection\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor quieter moments between summer adventures, Jellycat’s High Summer 2026 collection brings plenty of seaside charm. Inspired by boardwalks and beach days, the collection introduces a cast of coastal characters and summer-themed favorites.\n\n\n\nReturning star Bartholomew Bear is dressed for the season in sailor stripes and yellow dungarees, while newcomers including Roarwell Sea Lion, Maffles Manatee and Pinchsnap Crab join the lineup. The collection also features playful additions to the popular Amuseables range, including a roller-skating sun, football and life ring.\n\n\n\nUrban Air Unlimited Play Summer Pass\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen the weather is too hot, too rainy or simply too unpredictable, indoor adventures can save the day. Urban Air’s Unlimited Play Summer Pass offers three months of unlimited visits to the indoor adventure park for $79.99 with no blackout dates.\n\n\n\nThe pass arrives as many parents say they’re looking for activities that do more than simply keep kids occupied. A recent survey commissioned by youth enrichment company Unleashed Brands found that 68% of parents prioritize confidence-building activities, while many worry their children’s summer programs are little more than time fillers.\n\n\n\nFrom climbing attractions to obstacle courses, active play can help kids build confidence and resilience while burning off some of that endless summer energy.\n\n\n\nCamp Snap 2 Screen-Free Digital Camera\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor parents looking to cut down on screen time without taking away the fun of technology, the Camp Snap 2 offers a modern take on the classic point-and-shoot camera. The screen-free digital camera encourages kids to stay present and focus on capturing moments instead of reviewing every photo they take.\n\n\n\nThe updated version includes six built-in filters, a slimmer and more portable design, faster shutter response and improved battery life that allows the camera to instantly wake from sleep mode when it’s time to snap a photo. Kid-friendly lock settings also prevent younger photographers from accidentally changing important settings.\n\n\n\nLightweight and easy to toss into a backpack, beach bag or camp duffel, the camera gives kids a creative outlet for documenting summer adventures while staying offline.\n\n\n\nMax Liquidator Water Blasters\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFew things say summer quite like a backyard water battle. The Max Liquidator Water Blasters put a fun twist on the classic pool noodle design, creating lightweight water launchers that are easy for kids to use and carry.\n\n\n\nSimply pull back the handle to fill the blaster with water, aim and push forward to send streams flying up to 30 feet. Because they float, they’re ideal for pool days, lake trips and beach vacations, and the six-pack makes it easy to arm the entire family for an afternoon of outdoor fun.\n\n\n\nAvailable in bright colors and recommended for ages 6 and up, they’re an easy, low-tech way to get kids outside and moving this summer.\n\n\n\nSurfer Dudes Classics\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSome toys only work for a few minutes before getting lost in the waves. Surfer Dudes Classics are designed to do the opposite — kids simply toss them into the surf and watch as they catch the waves and ride right back to shore.\n\n\n\nThe secret is the toy’s self-righting design, which allows it to turn itself around and surf back again and again without batteries or remote controls. That means endless entertainment with very little effort from parents.\n\n\n\nMade from durable materials with no sharp edges or small parts, Surfer Dudes are built for long beach days, pool trips and family vacations, making them an easy addition to any summer packing list.\n\n\n\nHape Pocket Swing\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA swing can instantly turn an ordinary outdoor spot into a favorite summer destination. The Hape Pocket Swing is designed to travel with families, making it easy to create a swing almost anywhere there’s a pair of sturdy trees nearby.\n\n\n\nThe portable swing can be set up between trees in parks, campgrounds, backyards or on family vacations, giving kids a fun place to play or simply relax outdoors. When the day is done, it packs away into its own lightweight storage pouch that’s easy to toss into a backpack or beach bag.\n\n\n\nDesigned for children ages 5 and up, the swing is made using recycled polyester created from an average of three plastic bottles, making it a more eco-conscious option for outdoor adventures this summer.\nThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/best-summer-toys-gear-kids-busy-entertained/4044554/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Maria Chamberlain","publishDate":"2026-07-03T11:33:52.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F07%2FGettyImages-1386200984.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D6878%2C4585","slug":"best-summer-toys-and-gear-to-keep-kids-busy-and-entertained-all-season-long"},{"id":"xrn2d6","title":"Rare copy of the Declaration of Independence seized by the British in 1776 is found","excerpt":"A rare copy of the Declaration of Independence lost for 250 years has been discovered in London, where it is now the only known example of its kind outside the United States.\n\n\n\nPrinted in Exeter, New Hampshire, just days after the Declaration was adopted on July 4, 1776, the document was intende...","content":"A rare copy of the Declaration of Independence lost for 250 years has been discovered in London, where it is now the only known example of its kind outside the United States.\n\n\n\nPrinted in Exeter, New Hampshire, just days after the Declaration was adopted on July 4, 1776, the document was intended to spread news of American independence throughout the American colonies.\n\n\n\nThe early copy remained tucked away in Britain’s National Archives until a volunteer cataloging records from the American Revolutionary War came across it in May this year among the papers of Royal Navy captains. \n\n\n\nOnly 11 copies of the so-called Exeter printing are known to survive, and until this discovery, none had been found outside the United States, Britain’s National Archives said in a press release Thursday.\n\n\n\nThe copy of the ‘Exeter Declaration’ found at The National Archives. The National Archives\n\n\n\nThe Declaration was among a collection of papers seized by the Royal Navy in December 1776, after it captured the American privateer vessel the Dalton, it said.\n\n\n\n“It was an amazing addition to the story of the Dalton and the many other privateers that fought the British at sea,” Amanda Bevan, who leads the National Archives’ project cataloging Royal Navy correspondence from the American Revolution, told NBC News in an email Friday.\n\n\n\nPrivateers were privately owned ships authorized by the Continental Congress to attack British merchant vessels, disrupting trade and military supply lines during the Revolutionary War.\n\n\n\n“But the presence of the Declaration on the Dalton made it clear that they were doing this in the service of an ideal,” Bevan said.\n\n\n\nThe seized papers also included the Dalton’s commission, which granted the ship permission from Continental Congress to attack British vessels, and other official orders explaining the rules of warfare for privateers.\n\n\n\nBevan said it was common for such documents to be read aloud to crews to reinforce discipline.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“But I like to think that if Captain Johnson read the orders and the commission to his crew, he also read the Declaration to them,” she added. “It would have made clear what they were fighting for and involved all of them in that hope for a better world.”\n\n\n\nThe Dalton’s mission, however, ended in defeat.\n\n\n\nOn Christmas Eve 1776, the 18-gun vessel commanded by Eleazer Johnson was pursued for seven hours by the 64-gun HMS Raisonnable, commanded by Capt. Thomas Fitzherbert of the Royal Navy, before being captured off the coast of Portugal. Johnson and his crew of about 120 men were later imprisoned in Plymouth, England.\n\n\n\nThe seized Declaration, listed simply as “another paper” in the Royal Navy inventory, remained buried in British archives for centuries. It was eventually uncovered by Michael Scurr, a retired insurance executive who has volunteered at Britain’s National Archives for the past 11 years.\n\n\n\nWhile carrying out routine cataloging work designed to make the archives more accessible for future researchers, Scurr opened a report on the Dalton’s capture and immediately realized he had found something extraordinary.\n\n\n\nLetters from the Prize Papers collection, taken from ships (prizes) captured by the Royal Navy and British privateers between 1652 and 1815. The National Archives / Prize Papers Project\n\n\n\n“I thought, oh, right, this is definitely a Declaration of Independence,” Scurr told The Associated Press. “How exciting is this?”\n\n\n\nTo explain why the document went unnoticed for more than 250 years after it was seized by the British, historians say it is important to remember that its historical significance was not obvious when it was issued.\n\n\n\nAfter the Dalton was seized, the Declaration “might not have had the same significance and status for someone in the Royal Navy then that it would have subsequently,” said Nicholas Guyatt, a professor of North American history at the University of Cambridge. \n\n\n\n“From the British perspective, it was simply another document seized among many others,” he said. “It was filed away, sent back to London and ultimately disappeared into the archives.”\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAmerica250\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t9 hours ago\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe story behind one of the most famous American speeches in history\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nGuyatt added that the discovery serves as a reminder that physical archives continue to yield important historical finds.\n\n\n\n“It reminds us that it still takes someone working through physical collections to uncover an object that can reshape our understanding of an event or provide entirely new historical context,” he said.\n\n\n\nThe Associated Press contributed.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/rare-declaration-independence-found-in-uk/4044550/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Elmira Aliieva | NBC News","publishDate":"2026-07-03T11:27:13.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F07%2FGettyImages-2283833655.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D4102%2C2307","slug":"rare-copy-of-the-declaration-of-independence-seized-by-the-british-in-1776-is-found"},{"id":"mmndkg","title":"ICE arrests 10,000 in 5 days, a sharp late-June surge in Trump's deportation push","excerpt":"Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 10,000 people over a five-day period at the end of June, marking a major push by the agency tasked with carrying out the Trump administration’s mass deportations agenda.\n\n\n\nThe arrest numbers, obtained from a person familiar with the information who sp...","content":"Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 10,000 people over a five-day period at the end of June, marking a major push by the agency tasked with carrying out the Trump administration’s mass deportations agenda.\n\n\n\nThe arrest numbers, obtained from a person familiar with the information who spoke anonymously to discuss data that has not been publicly released, comes after the agency shifted its approach from high-profile arrest sweeps in major American cities to quieter ways to reach President Donald Trump’s deportation goals. \n\n\n\nThe figures indicate that while the administration is no longer cracking down on individual cities, the arrests continue and are surging. \n\n\n\nThe total number of arrests during the five-day period starting Friday and ending Tuesday translates into roughly 2,000 arrests per day. It was not clear where the arrests had taken place.\n\n\n\nThe spike in arrests was first reported by The New York Times.\n\n\n\n“Since Day One, DHS law enforcement has been delivering on President Trump’s promise to the American people to arrest and deport criminal illegal aliens including murderers, rapists, pedophiles, gang members, and terrorists,” said the Department of Homeland Security in a statement. “Our message is clear: if you come to our country illegally, we will find you, we will arrest you, and we will deport you.”\n\n\n\nThe arrests news also comes as the number of people entered into ICE detention facilities climbed in June to roughly 39,000 after hovering around 30,000 per month since February, according to information obtained by The Associated Press.\n\n\n\nICE doesn’t publicly release arrest data, making exact comparisons with previous periods difficult. But according to data provided to UC Berkeley’s Deportation Data Project and analyzed by The Associated Press, 2,000 arrests per day would mark a sharp increase over previous periods.\n\n\n\nDecember had the most ICE arrests since the beginning of the Trump administration, and that month only averaged 1,283 arrests per day nationwide. \n\n\n\nIn January, at a time when the administration flooded the streets of Minneapolis and surrounding regions with hundreds of immigration enforcement officers, arrests averaged about 1,212 per day across the country.\n\n\n\nBut Minneapolis proved to be a turning point in the Trump administration’s mass deportations agenda after two American citizens were killed by immigration officers while protesting the crackdown in Minneapolis.\n\n\n\nBorder Czar Tom Homan started drawing down the number of officers in Minnesota as the agency stepped back from the flashy surge operations that had been common during the tenure of then- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.\n\n\n\nOperations under Noem headed by former Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino were marked by frequent clashes between immigration enforcement officers and protesters, in footage that was often splashed across the Department’s social media channels. \n\n\n\nIn February, immigration arrests fell to 1,057 a day, according to information from the Deportation Data Project. The Project sued through the Freedom of Information Act to obtain the ICE arrests data and it is only current through February.\n\n\n\nAfter Noem was fired, her successor at Homeland Security, Markwayne Mullin, suggested he’d be taking a more low-profile approach to immigration enforcement and he aimed to get the department out of the headlines. But Mullin was expected to adopt Trump’s priorities on immigration.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/politics/ice-arrests-sharp-late-june-surge-trump-deportation-push/4044527/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Rebecca Santana | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-07-03T10:16:14.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F07%2FAP26166642963651.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D2531%2C1688","slug":"ice-arrests-10000-in-5-days-a-sharp-late-june-surge-in-trumps-deportation-push"},{"id":"57d2ii","title":"Maradona's ‘Hand of God' ball heads to auction in Dallas","excerpt":"The match ball from Argentina’s 1986 World Cup quarterfinal against England – better known as the ‘Hand of God’ ball, thanks to Diego Maradona’s famous goal – is set to go up for auction. It has been auctioned before, previously for $2.4m.\n\n\n\n Maradona’s shirt from that match sold for about $9 mi...","content":"The match ball from Argentina’s 1986 World Cup quarterfinal against England – better known as the ‘Hand of God’ ball, thanks to Diego Maradona’s famous goal – is set to go up for auction. It has been auctioned before, previously for $2.4m.\n\n\n\n Maradona’s shirt from that match sold for about $9 million back in 2022. Maradona and Argentina would return to the Estadio Azteca to win the tournament soon after, their second World Cup title. England has not played there since. \n\n\n\nArgentina’s soccer star Diego Maradona and West German goalkeeper Harald Schumacher holding their World Cup Soccer Ball awards while posing with two young soccer players during the Soccer Golden Shoe Award ceremony held in Paris, France, on Nov. 13, 1986.\n\n\n\nThe ‘Hand of God’ is famous because Maradona punched the ball in using his left hand over the English goalkeeper, making the score 1-0.Four minutes later, Maradona struck again. The Argentinian took 11 seconds and 11 touches to pass six English defenders and score what was later voted the “Goal of the Century.” The game ended 2-1.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe goal should not have stood, but no VAR meant no replay to overturn the call.\n\n\n\nThe game referee kept the ball in Tunisia for more than three decades. \n\n\n\nThis comes ahead of England’s return to the Azteca for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 against Mexico Sunday at 7 p.m. North Texas will likely be rocking from Sunday night right into the US Men’s National Team game against Belgium on Monday at 7 p.m. The winners of those games are headed to this year’s quarterfinals. \n\n\n\nMexico has never lost a World Cup game at the Azteca (7-3-0) and has only lost twice there in its history (70-17-2). England is 2-0 against Mexico in World Cup games, including on the way to their only World Cup title. That game was in England.\n\n\n\nMaradona died at the age of 60 in November of 2020.\n\n\nThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/world-cup/maradonas-hand-of-god-ball-heads-to-auction-in-dallas/4044519/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Charles Nichelson","publishDate":"2026-07-03T09:42:22.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2020%2F11%2Fmano-de-dios-gol-maradona.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1024%2C576","slug":"maradonas-hand-of-god-ball-heads-to-auction-in-dallas"},{"id":"t5z5kz","title":"Wings headed to Toronto after comeback over struggling Connecticut Sun","excerpt":"The Dallas Wings (12-8) take on the Toronto Tempo (9-10) Sunday at 2 p.m. \n\n\n\nPaige Bueckers is coming off a 25-point game, leading the Wings to a double-digit 4th quarter comeback. Jessica Shepard, who was also named an All-Star starter, scored 14 points. Bueckers will make her second start in a...","content":"The Dallas Wings (12-8) take on the Toronto Tempo (9-10) Sunday at 2 p.m. \n\n\n\nPaige Bueckers is coming off a 25-point game, leading the Wings to a double-digit 4th quarter comeback. Jessica Shepard, who was also named an All-Star starter, scored 14 points. Bueckers will make her second start in as many years; Shepard is making her All-Star debut.\n\n\n\n\n\nBueckers racked up the highest score among guards, followed by former TCU star Olivia Miles and Caitlin Clark. Clark, notably, finished 11th in the player vote, but was second in the fan vote and third in the media vote.\n\n\n\nBueckers is averaging 20 points per game. \n\n\n\nThe Wings just released new renderings of their Oak Cliff practice facility, which is currently under construction. They hope to move in next spring.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Wings play Toronto twice and the New York Liberty in between, before returning to North Texas for their first AAC game of the season against the Chicago Sky on July 12. Chicago is one of the worst teams in the league at 6-13.\n\n\n\nThe Wings’ other AAC games are Aug. 7 and 20 against the Golden State Valkyries and the Indiana Fever, respectively.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/wnba/wings-headed-to-toronto-after-comeback-over-struggling-connecticut-sun/4044514/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Charles Nichelson","publishDate":"2026-07-03T09:04:14.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2025%2F05%2FUSATSI_26118166_168413586_lowres.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1920%2C1080","slug":"wings-headed-to-toronto-after-comeback-over-struggling-connecticut-sun"},{"id":"8wdnyl","title":"Richardson native, MLS standout becomes Dallas Trinity FC Manager","excerpt":"Lee Nguyen is back in North Texas. The former US Men’s National Team midfielder and NWSL championship-winning coach is now leading Dallas Trinity FC.\n\n\n\nNguyen has been coaching in the National Women’s Soccer League, including helping Trinity Rodman and the Washington Spirit capture the 2021 NWSL...","content":"Lee Nguyen is back in North Texas. The former US Men’s National Team midfielder and NWSL championship-winning coach is now leading Dallas Trinity FC.\n\n\n\nNguyen has been coaching in the National Women’s Soccer League, including helping Trinity Rodman and the Washington Spirit capture the 2021 NWSL Championship.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHe also served as an assistant coach with Seattle Reign FC.\n\n\n\nNguyen is the third first-team manager in club history. Trinity FC was just acquired by USL Dallas, LLC, the ownership group behind Atlético Dallas.\n\n\n\n“This is an important moment for Dallas Trinity FC,” said Brian Corcoran, Sporting Director for Atlético Dallas. “Lee’s résumé speaks for itself, but what impressed us most was his vision for building a winning culture. Since taking over the club, we’ve been clear that we want to invest in local players and local coaches whenever we can. Bringing home someone who grew up in this community, earned respect throughout the game as both a player and a coach, and now has the opportunity to lead this club made perfect sense. We’re excited to see him lead Dallas Trinity into its next chapter.”\n\n\n\nBefore entering coaching, Nguyen enjoyed one of the most accomplished playing careers of any American midfielder of his generation. Across 17 professional seasons, he competed in the Netherlands, Denmark, Vietnam and Major League Soccer, where he made more than 250 appearances with the New England Revolution, LAFC and Inter Miami CF.\n\n\n\nA finalist for the 2014 MLS Most Valuable Player Award and an MLS Best XI selection, Nguyen helped lead the Revolution to the MLS Cup Final before later winning the 2019 Supporters’ Shield with LAFC. He also earned nine appearances with the United States Men’s National Team.\n\n\n\nBorn in Richardson and raised in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Nguyen played youth soccer for the Dallas Texans before starring at Plano East Senior High School and Indiana University. A dual U.S.-Vietnamese citizen, he also became the first American player to compete in Vietnam’s top professional league, adding another unique chapter to a career that has connected soccer communities across the globe.\n\n\n\nNguyen’s return to North Texas also represents a full-circle moment. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he returned home and helped coach girls’ teams for the Dallas Texans, an experience that sparked his transition from an accomplished playing career into coaching. He now returns to lead Dallas Trinity FC into its next era.\n\n\n\n“Coming home to North Texas to lead Dallas Trinity FC is an incredible opportunity,” said Nguyen. “This club has already established a strong foundation, and I’m excited to work with our players, staff and supporters as we continue building something special. Dallas has always been part of who I am, and it’s an honor to help shape the future of this club and continue growing the women’s game in this community.”\n\n\n\nThe club also announced that First Team Manager Nathan Thackeray and Technical Director Chris Petrucelli have departed.\n\n\n\n“I want to thank Dallas Trinity for the opportunity to lead this remarkable group of players and staff, as well as the fans for all their support,” said former Dallas Trinity FC First Team Manager Nathan Thackeray. “I am incredibly proud of what we accomplished together and excited for the future of the club. While I’m disappointed not to be returning next season, I wish everyone associated with Dallas Trinity nothing but success.”\nThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/richardson-native-mls-standout-becomes-dallas-trinity-fc-manager/4044498/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Charles Nichelson","publishDate":"2026-07-03T07:48:37.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F07%2FGettyImages-1396594288.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D4800%2C3201","slug":"richardson-native-mls-standout-becomes-dallas-trinity-fc-manager"},{"id":"wwlawt","title":"Why the Republican Party is bringing its first midterm convention to Dallas","excerpt":"Thousands of Republican Party members will visit Dallas this September 9th and 10th at the American Airlines Center, the first-ever midterm national convention.\n\n\n\nNBC 5’s Phil Prazan spoke to the Republican National Committee Chair, Joe Gruters, about the decision. \n\n\n\nPresident Donald Trump is ...","content":"Thousands of Republican Party members will visit Dallas this September 9th and 10th at the American Airlines Center, the first-ever midterm national convention.\n\n\n\nNBC 5’s Phil Prazan spoke to the Republican National Committee Chair, Joe Gruters, about the decision. \n\n\n\nPresident Donald Trump is facing his worst poll numbers ever, and the President’s party typically loses in the midterms.\n\n\n\nGOP leaders are betting on Dallas to turn around their fortunes.\n\n\n\n“The president loves Dallas, and, you know, Texas is a perfect spot to host something that’s never been, never has happened before. We’re excited about it. We got three competitive congressional districts. We have a Senate district we’re watching,” Gruters said.\n\n\n\nGruters says there will be no official party business at the convention; instead, he’s aiming for a pep rally to get Republican voters excited about November elections.\n\n\n\nSources tell NBC 5 the focus is fundraising now that parties can officially coordinate with candidates, specifically Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s race against State Representative James Talarico (D).\n\n\n\n“We’ll do whatever is needed to make sure Ken Paxton is gonna get over the finish line as a winner. But in our books, and if you look at my board in terms of the competitive races, we think Ken Paxton’s an easy winner. But just like any races, we always watch out and see how they’re doing and the direction they’re going,” Gruters said.\n\n\n\nThe Democrats are planning counter-programming.\n\n\n\n“I don’t get nervous when the circus comes to town because I’m not afraid of clowns. I mean, of course they pick Texas. Of course they picked Dallas. I love hanging out in Dallas. That’s why I live here,” Texas Democratic Party Chair Kendall Scudder said. \n\n\n\nDemocrats are hoping to flip Texas blue for the first time in decades.\n\n\n\n“I mean there’s a lot of battlegrounds all across the country right now. Their internal polling must be telling them that they have something to be afraid of here in Texas,” Scudder said.\n\n\n\nThe election is November 3. Texans will vote for U.S. Senate, Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General and many of the statewide positions.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/politics/why-the-republican-party-is-bringing-its-first-midterm-convention-to-dallas/4044489/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Charles Nichelson and Phil Prazan","publishDate":"2026-07-03T07:08:45.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2020%2F09%2FAmerican-Airlines-Center.png%3Ffit%3D1920%2C1080%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"why-the-republican-party-is-bringing-its-first-midterm-convention-to-dallas"},{"id":"319s4i","title":"Eovaldi takes a no-hitter into the 5th in the Rangers' 10-4 win over the Tigers","excerpt":"Nathan Eovaldi weathered a three-run Detroit uprising after taking a no-hitter into the fifth inning, and Elias Díaz, Josh Smith and Evan Carter hit solo home runs to help the Texas Rangers beat the Tigers 10-4 on Thursday night.\n\n\n\nThe Rangers matched a season high with 17 hits en route to their...","content":"Nathan Eovaldi weathered a three-run Detroit uprising after taking a no-hitter into the fifth inning, and Elias Díaz, Josh Smith and Evan Carter hit solo home runs to help the Texas Rangers beat the Tigers 10-4 on Thursday night.\n\n\n\nThe Rangers matched a season high with 17 hits en route to their seventh victory in eight games. The Tigers arrived at Globe Life Field after sweeping three games at Yankee Stadium.\n\n\n\nEovaldi (9-7) allowed only one walk through four innings and matched a season high with nine strikeouts in winning his fourth consecutive start, pitching five-plus innings. Detroit’s Colt Keith led off the fifth by homering on an 0-2 cut fastball above the strike zone. Hao-Yu Lee added a two-run homer that barely cleared the wall in left, just beyond Alejandro Osuna’s reach.\n\n\n\nEovaldi allowed five hits in the fifth inning and was pulled leading 5-3 after Riley Greene led off the sixth with a double. Peyton Gray, Texas’ third pitcher in the sixth, struck out Lee with the bases loaded to end the inning.\n\n\n\nDíaz’s home run came in Texas’ three-run second inning, his second in two games.\n\n\n\nSmith, recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday after previously missing 37 games primarily due to viral meningitis, hammered a first-pitch fastball for his first homer of the season and his first career pinch-hit homer in the sixth.\n\n\n\nCarter, activated from the injured list on Sunday, homered in the eighth.\n\n\n\nOsuna and Nicky Lopez each had three hits.\n\n\n\nFramber Valdez (4-6) allowed five runs on nine hits and two walks in five innings. That ended Detroit’s club-record 35-game streak of starting pitchers allowing no more than four runs.\n\n\n\nUp next\n\n\n\nThe series will take a break on Friday with a World Cup game between Australia and Egypt at the Dallas Cowboys’ stadium. On Saturday, Tigers RHP Jack Flaherty (1-8, 4.97 ERA) was scheduled to face Rangers RHP Kumar Rocker (2-6, 3.83).","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/red-fever/eovaldi-takes-a-no-hitter-into-the-5th-inning-in-the-rangers-10-4-win-over-the-tigers/4044458/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-07-03T06:18:10.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2023%2F05%2FAP23138013818319.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D3810%2C2540","slug":"eovaldi-takes-a-no-hitter-into-the-5th-in-the-rangers-10-4-win-over-the-tigers"},{"id":"gkt8lo","title":"What's open and closed on the Fourth of July? Here's what to know for 2026","excerpt":"While banks, government offices and mail delivery services will pause operations for Independence Day, most retailers, grocery stores and restaurants plan to remain open on July Fourth.\n\n\n\nThis year’s holiday falls on Saturday, July 4, as the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of the ...","content":"While banks, government offices and mail delivery services will pause operations for Independence Day, most retailers, grocery stores and restaurants plan to remain open on July Fourth.\n\n\n\nThis year’s holiday falls on Saturday, July 4, as the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, also known as America’s semiquincentennial. Communities across the country are marking the occasion with parades, barbecues, concerts and fireworks displays.\n\n\n\nHere’s what’s open and closed this Fourth of July:\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFourth of July\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 27\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFourth of July deals 2026: Freebies, food discounts and summer savings\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFourth of July\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 27\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRecord travel expected for July Fourth weekend. Here's how to beat the holiday traffic\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nWhat does the Fourth of July celebrate?\n\n\n\nThe Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776.\n\n\n\nThe document announced the American colonies’ separation from Great Britain and laid the foundation for the United States as an independent nation.\n\n\n\nAccording to the Library of Congress, the first anniversary celebration took place in Philadelphia in 1777, but widespread observances didn’t become common until after the War of 1812. Congress officially designated Independence Day as a federal holiday in 1870.\n\n\n\nIs the post office open on the Fourth of July?\n\n\n\nNo.\n\n\n\nThe U.S. Postal Service will be closed on Saturday, July 4, and there will be no regular mail delivery or retail service. Post offices will reopen and normal mail delivery will resume on Monday, July 6. USPS locations will operate normally on Friday, July 3.\n\n\n\nWill I receive my UPS or FedEx package?\n\n\n\nMost UPS and FedEx pickup and delivery services will not operate on July Fourth.\n\n\n\nUPS says there will be no regular pickup or delivery service on Independence Day, though its UPS Express Critical service remains available. Many UPS Store locations may also be closed or operate with modified hours.\n\n\n\nFedEx will also suspend many delivery operations for the holiday, though some specialty and expedited services may continue operating. Customers should check with their local FedEx office for specific hours and service availability.\n\n\n\nWill banks be open on the Fourth of July?\n\n\n\nMost banks will be closed on Saturday, July 4.\n\n\n\nSince Independence Day falls on a Saturday this year, some banks may observe modified schedules on Friday, July 3, while others will operate normal business hours. Customers are encouraged to check with their local branch. Online banking services and ATMs will remain available.\n\n\n\nAre government offices closed on the Fourth of July?\n\n\n\nFederal offices, courts and many state and local government agencies will be closed on July 4 in observance of the holiday.\n\n\n\nMany DMV locations, Social Security offices and public libraries will also be closed, though hours can vary by jurisdiction.\n\n\n\nWill federal employees get the day off?\n\n\n\nMost federal employees receive a paid holiday for Independence Day. Because July Fourth falls on a Saturday this year, many federal workers observed the holiday on Friday, July 3. State and local government schedules may vary.\n\n\n\nAre businesses open on the Fourth of July?\n\n\n\nMost major retailers, grocery stores and restaurants will remain open on July Fourth, although some locations may operate with reduced holiday hours.\n\n\n\nOne notable exception is warehouse club giant Costco Wholesale, which closes its stores for Independence Day each year.\n\n\n\nMajor retailers including Target and Walmart are expected to remain open, while many grocery chains such as Kroger, Publix and Whole Foods Market also plan to operate, though some may have shortened hours. Customers should check with their local store before heading out.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/whats-open-closed-fourth-of-july-what-to-know-2026/4044122/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Staff","publishDate":"2026-07-03T05:51:42.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2024%2F07%2FGettyImages-134023377.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D2122%2C1412","slug":"whats-open-and-closed-on-the-fourth-of-july-heres-what-to-know-for-2026"},{"id":"ibk7u","title":"Half Price Books summer reading camp","excerpt":"Half Price Books is offering its annual free summer reading camp that the whole family can enjoy.\n\n\n\n“The program is recommended for readers up to age 14, and kids can earn Bookworm Bucks through the end of July. Campers can spend their Bookworm Bucks in any Half Price Books location through the ...","content":"Half Price Books is offering its annual free summer reading camp that the whole family can enjoy.\n\n\n\n“The program is recommended for readers up to age 14, and kids can earn Bookworm Bucks through the end of July. Campers can spend their Bookworm Bucks in any Half Price Books location through the end of August,” HPB President Kathy Doyle Thomas said.\n\n\n\nThrough reading logs that can be picked up at a location near you, students can earn rewards while sharing their favorite books all summer long! Families can register online and immediately join in on the fun.\n\n\n\nThe reading camp provides coloring pages, activity ideas, book lists, and so much more. Even families who don’t live next to a Half Price Books can participate in their digital content.\n\n\n\nIn addition to the Summer Reading Camp that launched in 2021, the Dallas flagship location offers free children’s story times every Saturday at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. That’s located at 5803 E. Northwest Highway in Dallas.\n\n\n\nHeadquartered in Dallas, the company is known as a big chain with big discounts on popular titles. \n\n\n\nHalf Price Books opened its first store in 1972 and has since grown to more than 100 stores across 19 states.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/about-nbc-5/community/reading-with-you/half-price-books-summer-reading-camp/4044416/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Laura Harris","publishDate":"2026-07-03T05:11:29.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F07%2FSummer-Reading-Camp-2-e1783073722745.jpeg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D3024%2C1707","slug":"half-price-books-summer-reading-camp"},{"id":"1rjjz5","title":"The benefits of “repeat reading”","excerpt":"Does your child like to read the same book over and over again? While it may get old to hear, some literacy experts find this could actually be helpful. \n\n\n\nAccording to the experts at Hooked on Phonics, repetition is not always a sign that a child is stuck.\n\n\n\nHooked on Phonics is a decades-old ...","content":"Does your child like to read the same book over and over again? While it may get old to hear, some literacy experts find this could actually be helpful. \n\n\n\nAccording to the experts at Hooked on Phonics, repetition is not always a sign that a child is stuck.\n\n\n\nHooked on Phonics is a decades-old program for children ages three to eight to help them along on their early reading journey. Their experts post new and free information to their social media pages. They report that when a child re-reads a book, it can do real work behind the scenes.\n\n\n\nHere are some of the main benefits they cite, several things like helping kids figure out what might come next in a story. It helps them build a timeline in their minds. Reading a story over again could also help reduce the stress a child might feel reading a new book every time, which may help them focus on more of the meaning of the story instead of trying to figure out a new plot every time.\n\n\n\nThey also report it helps to strengthen confidence since they are working with familiar text.\n\n\n\nWhile sometimes a child may want to read a book over and over because they just know what’s coming next, for many, it’s an opportunity to get a deeper understanding of the story and how it was put together.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/about-nbc-5/community/reading-with-you/the-benefits-of-repeat-reading/4044413/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Laura Harris","publishDate":"2026-07-03T05:10:34.000Z","category":"library","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2025%2F03%2Fbooks.png%3Ffit%3D624%2C349%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"the-benefits-of-repeat-reading"},{"id":"mfivh5","title":"From the Firehouse – July 2026","excerpt":"Happy 250th Birthday America! As we celebrate this historic occasion, we encourage everyone to do so safely. If your celebrations include fireworks, please remember that many fireworks are illegal in portions of our area and can quickly ignite grass fires during hot, dry conditions. Attend organi...","content":"Happy 250th Birthday America! As we celebrate this historic occasion, we encourage everyone to do so safely. If your celebrations include fireworks, please remember that many fireworks are illegal in portions of our area and can quickly ignite grass fires during hot, dry conditions. Attend organized displays whenever possible, keep water nearby and closely supervise children.\nThe Texas summer heat also presents serious risks. Stay hydrated, limit strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest parts of the day, and check on older adults, young children, and neighbors who may be more susceptible to heat-related illnesses. If your plans include time at the pool or lake, designate a responsible adult to actively supervise children at all times and ensure inexperienced swimmers wear properly fitted life jackets.\nAs we reflect on the history of our nation, I’m equally reminded of the history of the fire and emergency medical services.  From volunteers using “bucket brigades” to extinguish a log cabin on fire, to today’s use of smart technologies in our electrocardiograms (EKGs), or drones and thermal imaging cameras for locating victims, there is one common trait throughout our history – the strength of our nation has never been found in new technologies, our buildings, institutions, or even our history alone. Our strength has always been found in people and their selfless service to helping others.  \nFor 250 years, Americans have faced challenges, endured hardships, and overcome adversity by standing together. In times of crisis, neighbors help neighbors, communities rally around those in need, and ordinary people demonstrate extraordinary compassion. We may come from different backgrounds and perspectives, but we are strongest when we choose kindness over division and service over self-interest.\nAs firefighters and paramedics, we witness this community spirit every day. We see it in the neighbors who give their time, family members who comfort a loved one, and our fellow first responders who answer the call without hesitation. These simple acts of caring for one another are what build resilient communities and define the very best of our nation.\nFor the month of May, the Denton County Emergency Services District #1 responded to 369 calls, with 56% being medical related and 44% being fire or service related, and an average response time of 6:27 minutes.\nTo reach Chief Vaughan, please send an email to RVaughan@DentonCountyESD1.gov or call 940.464.7102.\nThe post From the Firehouse – July 2026 appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/07/03/from-the-firehouse-july-2026/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)","author":"Contributing Writer","publishDate":"2026-07-03T05:01:10.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crosstimbersgazette.com%2Fcrosstimbersgazette%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F02%2FDenton-County-Fire-Chief-Ricky-Vaughan-WEB.jpg","slug":"from-the-firehouse-july-2026"},{"id":"xxwxyv","title":"Venezuela's interim leader angrily defends earthquake response","excerpt":"Venezuela’s U.S.-backed acting President Delcy Rodríguez on Thursday issued a fiery defense of her government’s response to last week’s devastating earthquakes, lashing out at critics who say authorities reacted too slowly, pushing back on suggestions that the true death toll is far higher than t...","content":"Venezuela’s U.S.-backed acting President Delcy Rodríguez on Thursday issued a fiery defense of her government’s response to last week’s devastating earthquakes, lashing out at critics who say authorities reacted too slowly, pushing back on suggestions that the true death toll is far higher than the government has acknowledged and rejecting accusations that the nation’s shoddily constructed social housing exacerbated the disaster.\n\n\n\nThe self-described socialist government of Rodríguez, striving for legitimacy months after the United States removed former President Nicolás Maduro from power in January, has come under fire for what residents have described as a sluggish and haphazard response to the quakes. \n\n\n\nResidents of the hardest-hit state, La Guaira, have complained that the initial absence of a serious government search-and-rescue operation left them alone to scour for neighbors and loved ones with their bare hands. Rescuers have lamented the country’s shortages of specialized equipment. Experts have warned that substandard construction of social housing projects — a hallmark policy of former President Hugo Chávez — left neighborhoods vulnerable to quakes. \n\n\n\nAt a press conference for foreign journalists in the capital of Caracas late Thursday, Rodríguez, wearing a black ribbon as a symbol of mourning, refused to accept the criticism.\n\n\n\n“We did not wait one day, two days or three days. We activated immediately,” she said, lacing into media outlets that she accused of spreading misinformation. “To politicize a humanitarian tragedy like this — when the Venezuelan government and its authorities have spared no effort, public, private, national, or international — is disgraceful.” \n\n\n\nAuthorities have counted at least 2,295 people killed by the earthquake as of Wednesday — a number that’s expected to rise. They did not offer an updated death toll on Thursday, and have maintained tight control over public communications and relief efforts.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVenezuela\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 25\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow to help those impacted by earthquakes in Venezuela\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVenezuela\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJul 2\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVenezuelan security guard pulled alive from building basement 8 days after twin quakes\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVenezuela\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJul 1\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSpotless uniforms, stalled cranes: Inside Venezuela's faltering quake rescue effort\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nA rare bright spot in the misery \n\n\n\nThe stench of decomposition hung heavy over streets of flattened buildings as rescue missions to find survivors of Venezuela’s devastating earthquakes increasingly turned to the recovery of corpses.\n\n\n\nDesperate for good news, Venezuelan and international emergency workers celebrated the near-miraculous rescue of a 43-year-old security guard found alive after nearly eight days under the rubble — five days beyond the critical 72-hour mark following a quake when experts say finding survivors is most likely.\n\n\n\nNational broadcasters reran footage of the exuberant moment he was pried free from the collapsed mall and lifted onto a stretcher as crowds cheered. Trapped in an air pocket beneath the concrete, Hernán Alberto Gil Flores survived on the food and water that rescuers managed to pass him through crevices. \n\n\n\nElsewhere across La Guaira, an air of hopelessness was setting in. The port city of Catia La Mar teemed with officials carrying body bags and stacking wooden coffins.\n\n\n\nMore than 38,000 reports of missing people — many of them likely buried beneath the rubble — have been sent to a website set up by the Venezuelan opposition, as the government has not given official figures for those missing.\n\n\n\nWhen one journalist asked Rodríguez about the true, still-unknown toll of the disaster, citing reports that the United Nations is procuring 10,000 body bags, Rodríguez defended the government’s tally.\n\n\n\n“We do not want to speculate,” she said. “The numbers we provide are rigorously verified.” \n\n\n\nIn La Guaira, several of Chávez’s signature social housing projects were razed by the earthquakes, prompting suspicions of flawed construction. Rodriguez deflected the accusations, claiming on Thursday that about 80% of the collapsed buildings were privately developed. She did not offer evidence.\n\n\n\n\n\nRodríguez’s denies a slow government response\n\n\n\nPressed on reports that residents were on their own in the first 48 hours after the quakes, with heavy machinery and official aid scarce, Rodríguez acknowledged that “naturally, at the sites where the building collapsed, the first people to arrive were survivors of the collapse itself, relatives and neighbors.”\n\n\n\nBut she railed against what she called “narratives manufactured in propaganda laboratories” and claimed that a day after the quakes, “We had already mobilized the full capacity of the Venezuelan state together with the private sector.”\n\n\n\nThe disaster has evolved into the biggest test of competence yet for Rodríguez, who served as deputy to Maduro until his ouster and became interim leader with the backing of the Trump administration.\n\n\n\nHer comments Thursday came a day before the extension of her 180-day mandate as acting leader was set to expire. It was unclear what would happen once the deadline passes Friday.\n\n\n\nUnder Venezuela’s constitution, temporary absences are to be filled by the vice president — which was Rodríguez’s former role — for up to 90 days. These interim appointments can be extended by the national assembly for an additional 90 days. The National Assembly, controlled by Rodríguez’s party, can trigger a snap election if lawmakers declare the post permanently vacant.\n\n\n\nU.S. support of a government under fire\n\n\n\nIn contrast to the aftermath of Venezuela’s catastrophic 1999 landslides, when then-President Chávez rejected offers of assistance from an adversarial U.S., Rodríguez has publicly welcomed aid and rescue teams from governments across the political spectrum — including the Trump administration and its regional allies.\n\n\n\nIn expressing thanks for the foreign help, Rodríguez singled out Israel, which has no diplomatic relations with Venezuela. She praised President Donald Trump and Secretary State of Marco Rubio, saying they “remained constantly attentive and offered support.” \n\n\n\nWashington has thrown its support behind Rodríguez in its bid to open up Venezuela’s lucrative energy industry and largely turned its back on opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado, who this week accused Rodríguez’s government of blocking her return to the country. \n\n\n\nThe U.S. has committed over $300 million and deployed some 900 military personnel to support rescue operations. On top of that, John M. Barrett, the U.S. chargé d’affaires to Venezuela, said the U.S. would make revenue from Venezuelan oil production, controlled by the U.S. Treasury since Maduro’s seizure, available for relief efforts. That promise has made demands for more transparency in U.S. management of Venezuelan oil sales all the more urgent, analysts say.\n\n\n\n“Venezuelans really need that money to be used for the protection of Venezuelans,” said Laura Cristina Dib, Venezuela program director at the independent human rights organization Washington Office on Latin America.\n\n\n\n\n\n___\n\n\n\nDeBre reported from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Associated Press journalists Ben Finley in Washington, Gabriela Aoun Angueira in San Diego, Gisela Salomon in Miami and Megan Janetsky in Mexico City contributed to this report.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/venezuela-interim-leader-delcy-rodriguez-defends-earthquake-response/4044409/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Regina Garcia Cano, Isabel Debre and Fernanda Pesce l The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-07-03T04:27:11.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26178857025042-e1782784418874.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D8640%2C4867","slug":"venezuelas-interim-leader-angrily-defends-earthquake-response"},{"id":"f4wzo4","title":"Dallas July 4 road closures aim to prevent gridlocks","excerpt":"The city of Dallas is going into the holiday weekend with a warning about what can happen when celebrations get out of hand. And to avoid a repeat, they've got a new plan to tackle the problems.","content":"The city of Dallas is going into the holiday weekend with a warning about what can happen when celebrations get out of hand. And to avoid a repeat, they've got a new plan to tackle the problems.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/video/fmc-2wub3s5dbx70q4nd","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-07-03T04:00:27.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fdxlzjxveopagb11t%2F57yyh580mm3sm30o.jpg","slug":"dallas-july-4-road-closures-aim-to-prevent-gridlocks"},{"id":"7xauwf","title":"5 alleged gang members indicted for murder, kidnapping","excerpt":"Five alleged members of a Venezuelan gang have been indicted on federal charges for murder, kidnapping, and other violent crimes. The victims include a man and two children in Farmers Branch.","content":"Five alleged members of a Venezuelan gang have been indicted on federal charges for murder, kidnapping, and other violent crimes. The victims include a man and two children in Farmers Branch.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/video/fmc-mmr7idn89sv1wgs0","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-07-03T03:42:26.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2F3x6b1d2709x6j5i1%2Fy0n5etsiaddvrau8.jpg","slug":"5-alleged-gang-members-indicted-for-murder-kidnapping"},{"id":"l264pe","title":"Copper Canyon Mayor’s Column – July 2026","excerpt":"Happy 250th Birthday to America! I hope we all take a few minutes to appreciate The United States of America. The desire for freedom and representation in the government under which you live has turned our country into the true shining light that draws people from around the world. There have bee...","content":"Happy 250th Birthday to America! I hope we all take a few minutes to appreciate The United States of America. The desire for freedom and representation in the government under which you live has turned our country into the true shining light that draws people from around the world. There have been some areas where we could have done things differently, but no country in world history has done it better. So, thanks to all the men and women who served in our nation’s military, thanks to all our front-line emergency responders and thank you to all who make America great every day.\nIn celebration of our nation’s birthday, don’t forget about our parade on Saturday, July 4th. As a reminder, we officially start lining up for the parade at 9:30 a.m., with it marching off at 10 a.m. If you wish to participate in the route through the Woodlands, join us outside Town Hall at 400 Woodland Drive. We will have a couple of extra handouts this year, while they last, so we hope to see you there. Also, please don’t forget that Copper Canyon prohibits fireworks and the discharge of firearms, so let’s be mindful of our neighbors and celebrate safely.\nAs far as Town news, the staff and Town Council are currently working on next year’s budget. Two Council Members and Town staff are collaborating to review revenue projections, expenditures and long-term financial planning. The budget review process we implemented last year helped us maintain spending below budget this year. We believe that same collaborative approach will continue to serve the Town well for 2026-2027. With this multi-layered review process, we are confident we will meet our deadlines and present a conservative, fiscally responsible budget that meets the expectations of our residents.\nStopping speeding on our roadways is always a challenge. Your Police Department is on patrol, and they maintain a small tolerance when it comes to speeding. You will soon be seeing new speed warning signs around town. These will show a vehicle’s speed and flash a warning if it is over the limit. We will not be using these signs to take down license plate numbers. These traffic control devices will be used to make drivers aware of their speed, as it is sometimes easy to exceed the speed limit.\nThe final subject for this month is our Town meeting agenda sequence. We will be moving most executive sessions towards the end of the meetings. There can be important reasons to have those executive sessions earlier in a Town meeting, and when necessary, we will do that. Sometimes moving those “non-public” council conferences to the end makes sense, too. Either way, I will make sure your Town Council has all pertinent information on every issue prior to voting.\nLastly, I have a request for volunteers. It is approaching that time of year to fill our required positions on the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of Adjustment. Every September, the Town Council reviews volunteer applications for both boards and selects members and chairpersons. Please utilize our Town website to fill out an application for one or both of those two boards. I think you’ll find both boards interesting and not terribly time-consuming. \nHave a great start of the summer and have a safe and happy 250th America’s birthday celebration!\nThe post Copper Canyon Mayor’s Column – July 2026 appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/07/02/copper-canyon-mayors-column-july-2026/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)","author":"Contributing Writer","publishDate":"2026-07-03T03:00:09.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crosstimbersgazette.com%2Fcrosstimbersgazette%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F08%2FCopper-Canyon-Mayor-Jeff-Mayer.jpg","slug":"copper-canyon-mayors-column-july-2026"},{"id":"giwwpg","title":"Video allegedly shows Pooh Shiesty robbing Gucci Mane at Dallas recording studio","excerpt":"Federal prosecutors revealed new video evidence showing rapper Pooh Shiesty allegedly using an AK-style pistol to kidnap and extort Gucci Mane at a Dallas recording studio back in January.","content":"Federal prosecutors revealed new video evidence showing rapper Pooh Shiesty allegedly using an AK-style pistol to kidnap and extort Gucci Mane at a Dallas recording studio back in January.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/pooh-shiesty-video-gucci-mane","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Peyton.Yager@fox.com (Peyton Yager)","publishDate":"2026-07-03T02:51:08.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2Fp-peyton-doj-arrests-pooh-shiesty-update-9p_kdfw92_00.00.04.38.jpg","slug":"video-allegedly-shows-pooh-shiesty-robbing-gucci-mane-at-dallas-recording-studio"},{"id":"x1kbwc","title":"Court orders Trump administration to rehire fired intelligence officers","excerpt":"A federal appeals court has ordered the Trump administration to rehire intelligence officers who were fired over their temporary assignments working on diversity issues, saying spy agencies had to uphold the employees’ constitutional right to due process.\n\n\n\nThe CIA and the Office of the Director...","content":"A federal appeals court has ordered the Trump administration to rehire intelligence officers who were fired over their temporary assignments working on diversity issues, saying spy agencies had to uphold the employees’ constitutional right to due process.\n\n\n\nThe CIA and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence failed to abide by their own regulations when they fired 19 career intelligence officers, the three-judge panel ruled in a 2-1 decision.\n\n\n\nThe intelligence officers previously argued their firings were “arbitrary” and “unsupported by any evidentiary record whatsoever.” They also maintained that they should have been reassigned to new duties instead of being penalized for jobs a previous administration ordered them to carry out.\n\n\n\nAttorneys representing the government argued that the head of the CIA, John Ratcliffe, and the director of national intelligence had unfettered authority to terminate employees with or without cause. \n\n\n\nKevin Carroll, the lawyer representing the intelligence officers in the case, welcomed the court’s decision.\n\n\n\n“We are gratified by the Court of Appeals upholding the District Court’s injunction. Intelligence officers have due process rights, too,” Carroll said in a statement.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tTrump Administration\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTrump administration\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t23 hours ago\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTrump administration's $46 billion ‘smart wall' races ahead on U.S.-Mexico border\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStudent Loans\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 30\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJudge strikes down Trump administration overhaul of student loan forgiveness program\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFourth of July\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t24 hours ago\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBabies born this year to receive ‘Freedom 250' Social Security cards, Trump administration says\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nThe CIA director and the acting director of national intelligence, Bill Pulte, now “ought to get these good Americans back to work for our country,” Carroll said.\n\n\n\nThe judges’ ruling said the key question before the court was whether the intelligence agencies’ termination rules granted an employee the right to be considered for reassignment and to appeal a termination decision. “We find that it does,” the appeals court wrote.\n\n\n\nIt remained unclear when the intelligence officers at the CIA and the intelligence director’s office would be rehired and given new assignments. In the meantime, the Trump administration is likely to appeal the ruling.\n\n\n\nThe CIA and the intelligence director’s office did not respond to a request for comment.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/politics/president-trump/court-orders-trump-administration-to-rehire-fired-intelligence-officers/4044404/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Dan De Luce | NBC News","publishDate":"2026-07-03T02:20:10.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F04%2FGettyImages-525633776.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D4992%2C3328","slug":"court-orders-trump-administration-to-rehire-fired-intelligence-officers"},{"id":"kj5qk4","title":"Mansfield hosts July 4 drone show","excerpt":"There will be an impressive drone and fireworks show in the sky in Mansfield tonight to celebrate Independence Day. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin got a preview of the drone technology.","content":"There will be an impressive drone and fireworks show in the sky in Mansfield tonight to celebrate Independence Day. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin got a preview of the drone technology.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/video/fmc-hokpjwehky1fuzuz","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-07-03T00:51:15.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fjt5g7b4ln1zd0hq7%2Fryvf7xcy8p76jhov.jpg","slug":"mansfield-hosts-july-4-drone-show"},{"id":"w7eoiu","title":"DPD warns against illegal fireworks, gunfire","excerpt":"This Fourth of July weekend, Dallas police will try a new strategy to combat illegal fireworks and gunfire, as well as prevent traffic gridlocks. It will mean some new road closures in the areas where holiday events are happening.","content":"This Fourth of July weekend, Dallas police will try a new strategy to combat illegal fireworks and gunfire, as well as prevent traffic gridlocks. It will mean some new road closures in the areas where holiday events are happening.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/video/fmc-mt3rzui6zro9cwpc","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-07-03T00:47:23.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fov02ydev0v50h9k1%2Fd3e5t9dtbn8p1blv.jpg","slug":"dpd-warns-against-illegal-fireworks-gunfire"},{"id":"bgpjmg","title":"Federal judge blocks Postal Service from carrying out Trump mail-in ballot order","excerpt":"A federal judge has blocked the U.S. Postal Service from carrying out an executive order on mail-in ballots.","content":"A federal judge has blocked the U.S. Postal Service from carrying out an executive order on mail-in ballots.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/federal-judge-blocks-postal-service-carrying-out-trump-mail-in-ballot-order","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-07-03T00:18:45.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2Fi-voted-getty-fox-news-scaled.jpg","slug":"federal-judge-blocks-postal-service-from-carrying-out-trump-mail-in-ballot-order"},{"id":"4bgrxt","title":"Plano Mexican restaurant packed after owner’s 15-year-old daughter makes viral plea","excerpt":"A 15-year-old girl made a plea for help on social media to get more people into her dad's restaurant. The idea worked – not because it was clever marketing, but because it was an honest message from a daughter about her father.","content":"A 15-year-old girl made a plea for help on social media to get more people into her dad's restaurant. The idea worked – not because it was clever marketing, but because it was an honest message from a daughter about her father.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/plano-mexican-restaurant-packed-after-owners-15-year-old-daughter-makes-viral-plea","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Alex.Boyer@fox.com (Alex Boyer)","publishDate":"2026-07-03T00:08:26.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2Fp-alex-plano-restaurant-viral-plea-530p_00.00.43.40.jpg","slug":"plano-mexican-restaurant-packed-after-owners-15-year-old-daughter-makes-viral-plea"},{"id":"rgnh4d","title":"Video: Small fire sparks at Disney World's 'it's a small world' after portable charger ignites","excerpt":"Guests were briefly evacuated from the typically calm and peaceful \"it's a small world\" ride at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom on Wednesday, July 1, after a small fire sparked within one of the ride's boats, according to a witness.","content":"Guests were briefly evacuated from the typically calm and peaceful \"it's a small world\" ride at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom on Wednesday, July 1, after a small fire sparked within one of the ride's boats, according to a witness.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/video-small-fire-sparks-disney-worlds-its-small-world-after-portable-charger-explodes","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Josh.Frigerio@fox.com (Josh Frigerio)","publishDate":"2026-07-02T22:00:55.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox35orlando.com%2Fwww.fox35orlando.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2Fmagic-kingdom-fire.jpg","slug":"video-small-fire-sparks-at-disney-worlds-its-a-small-world-after-portable-charger-ignites"},{"id":"9ogh0h","title":"One year later, construction continues across flood-ravaged Kerr County","excerpt":"Walking us through his home along the banks of the Guadalupe River, Scott Allen’s quick to note that not much has changed since we last saw it back in late August.\n\n\n\n“We said initially, I don’t know how we even said it. I feel silly. We said Memorial Day, by Memorial Day 2026. Now that seems rid...","content":"Walking us through his home along the banks of the Guadalupe River, Scott Allen’s quick to note that not much has changed since we last saw it back in late August.\n\n\n\n“We said initially, I don’t know how we even said it. I feel silly. We said Memorial Day, by Memorial Day 2026. Now that seems ridiculous to me now, and we’re not alone, by the way,” said Allen. “As I said to you last time, or I tried to say, many people had it far worse than we did.”\n\n\n\nBack then, Allen shared the story of how he used his shotgun to gain access to the second story of his home. He said the water rose so quickly that the doors wouldn’t open. His wife had the idea to shoot out the window across the breezeway.\n\n\n\n“The furniture was all floating,” he said. \n\n\n\nStanding in a room now stripped to the studs, Allen points to where the drywall’s been cut out on the floor above, showing where the water rose to the top of the stairs. \n\n\n\nLike many in Kerr County, where more than $1 billion in damage was reported, Allen and his wife have grown used to living alongside construction during the recovery from last year’s deadly flooding. \n\n\n\nAllen said they won’t return to the home they escaped. Instead, they’ll make a guest house at the front of the property their primary residence. For now, they’re living upstairs as they wait for construction downstairs to wrap up in the next month or so. \n\n\n\nThe house by the water likely won’t be ready for kids and grandkids to visit until the end of the year. \n\n\n\n “When we think of July 4th, we’ll always remember that night. I don’t think I could help but do that,” he said.\n\n\n\nStill, Allen said this one-year mark brings a sense of normalcy and a focus on the faith that’s carried them through. \n\n\n\n“When you encounter trials in life, you’re supposed to count it as all joy, because the testing of your faith produces patience and you should be patient and steadfast. So that’s what I’m trying to do, that’s what my wife’s trying to do, and I think that’s what everyone in this community is trying to do,” said Allen. \n\n\n\nAccording to the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, 228 households have either returned to permanent housing or are on an active pathway to recovery.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/one-year-later-construction-continues-across-flood-ravaged-kerr-county/4043996/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Allie Spillyards","publishDate":"2026-07-02T21:30:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F07%2Fposter-frame-1782998647548.png%3Ffit%3D1920%2C1080%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"one-year-later-construction-continues-across-flood-ravaged-kerr-county"},{"id":"gfd15s","title":"Dallas parents find hope through faith after losing daughters in Texas floods","excerpt":"Nearly one year after the devastating flooding in the Texas Hill Country on Friday, July 4, 2025, Annie and RJ Harber are sharing publicly for the first time how they are moving forward after losing their two daughters and RJ’s parents in one of the state’s deadliest flooding disasters.\n\n\n\nThe No...","content":"Nearly one year after the devastating flooding in the Texas Hill Country on Friday, July 4, 2025, Annie and RJ Harber are sharing publicly for the first time how they are moving forward after losing their two daughters and RJ’s parents in one of the state’s deadliest flooding disasters.\n\n\n\nThe North Texas couple said the grief remains overwhelming, but their faith has given them the strength to keep going and hope that one day they will grow their family again.\n\n\n\nInside St. Rita Catholic Church, Annie and RJ reflected on the lives of their daughters, 13-year-old Blair and 11-year-old Brooke, and the memories they cherish most.\n\n\n\nYou still wake up hoping that it’s a dream, and you get out of bed and this is our reality.Annie Harber\n\n\n\nBlair and Brooke had different personalities but shared a close bond.\n\n\n\n“Blair was my comfort. She was my closest companion,” RJ said.\n\n\n\nAnnie described Blair as “the kindest, most loving, gentle soul.”  Brooke, she said, brought joy wherever she went.\n\n\n\n“Brooke was just this ball of energy and joy that you couldn’t help but have fun with,” RJ said.\n\n\n\n“She was fearless. She was confident,” Annie added.\n\n\n\nBrooke Harber, left, and Blair Harber, right.\n\n\n\nThe family spent many summers along the Guadalupe River, building traditions together. That changed during the early morning hours of July 4, 2025, when catastrophic floodwaters swept through the area.\n\n\n\n“When I woke up to the lightning, the first thing I told RJ was, ‘We need to check on the girls,’ because I thought they might be scared,” Annie said. “Never did I think when he stepped out that our house would be flooded.”\n\n\n\nRJ said the water rose with astonishing speed.\n\n\n\n“If I had not put my foot down, Annie and I would have been washed away,” he said.\n\n\n\nThe couple escaped. Blair and Brooke, who were sleeping nearby in a neighboring house with RJ’s parents, did not survive. \n\n\n\nBrooke and Blair Harber, center, with their grandparents on their father’s side.\n\n\n\nAmong the family’s most treasured memories is one final text message from their daughters.\n\n\n\n“Their final words to us were a text message,” RJ said. “At 3:30 in the morning, it read, ‘I love you.’”\n\n\n\nHe said those words have become a source of comfort.\n\n\n\n“There was no message that said, ‘Help,’ or ‘I’m scared.’ Just, ‘I love you,’” he said.\n\n\n\nFor Annie, no sign or memory can replace being with her daughters again.\n\n\n\n“I would love the signs, but I would give anything to hold them in my arms. You know, one more hug,” she said.\n\n\n\nThe Harbers said their Catholic faith has sustained them through the most difficult period of their lives.\n\n\n\n“The only reason we’re here is because of God and our faith,” RJ said. “We want to be reunited with them one day.”\n\n\n\nAnnie and RJ Harber, right, talk with NBC 5’s Meredith Land, left, about the loss of their daughters and his parents in the 2005 flooding in Central Texas.\n\n\n\nLooking ahead, the couple said they hope to become parents again while always honoring Blair and Brooke.\n\n\n\n“We’re hopeful to be parents again one day, even though we’re always parents,” RJ said. “We want to raise another child.”\n\n\n\n“We still have so much more love to give,” Annie said.\n\n\n\n“There’s no such thing as a limit on love,” RJ added. “We just want to give a child even more love.”\n\n\n\nPhotographs of Blair and Brooke fill the Harbers’ home, and the girls remain at the center of the family’s lives.\n\n\n\n“We know Blair and Brooke are our angels in heaven,” Annie said. “We get up every day to honor them.”\n\n\n\nThe Harbers have also established a legacy fund supporting Catholic education and youth sports programs in honor of Blair and Brooke. More information is available at BlairAndBrooke.org.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tCentral Texas flood\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCentral Texas Flood\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t18 hours ago\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOne year later, construction continues across flood-ravaged Kerr County\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCentral Texas Flood\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJul 2\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAfter the Flood: Resilience along the Guadalupe River\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCentral Texas Flood\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJul 2\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMore Texas communities join cellphone emergency alert system after Central Texas floods","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dallas-parents-daughters-killed-texas-floods/4044346/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Meredith Land","publishDate":"2026-07-02T21:23:52.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F07%2Fkerville-flood-harber-family.png%3Ffit%3D859%2C483%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"dallas-parents-find-hope-through-faith-after-losing-daughters-in-texas-floods"},{"id":"j1sbfu","title":"Man with a Tibetan flag dies after setting himself on fire in front of UN headquarters","excerpt":"A man with a Tibetan flag in front of the United Nations headquarters in New York set himself on fire and died Thursday, according to officials.\n\n\n\nLaw enforcement responded to a 911 call at about 6:30 p.m. and found a 52-year-old man with severe burns throughout his body, the New York Police Dep...","content":"A man with a Tibetan flag in front of the United Nations headquarters in New York set himself on fire and died Thursday, according to officials.\n\n\n\nLaw enforcement responded to a 911 call at about 6:30 p.m. and found a 52-year-old man with severe burns throughout his body, the New York Police Department said.\n\n\n\nThe man was taken to the hospital and later pronounced dead, according to police.\n\n\n\nAuthorities were investigating. Officials were not able to comment on what prompted the man to set himself on fire.\n\n\n\nThe man’s name has not been released because his family hasn’t been notified yet.\n\n\n\nA U.N. spokesperson said the incident happened after all scheduled meetings were finished for the day and no U.N. business was affected.\n\n\n\nChina says Tibet has been part of its territory for more than seven centuries, and its Communist Party has governed the Himalayan region since 1951. But many Tibetans say they were essentially independent for most of their history and have protested what they regard as Beijing’s heavy-handed rule.\n\n\n\nThere have been more than 150 self-immolations by Tibetans between 2009 and 2022, according to the International Campaign for Tibet.\n\n\n\nChina does not recognize Tibet’s government-in-exile, the Central Tibetan Administration, and it has not held dialogue with the Dalai Lama’s representatives since 2010. \n\n\n\n\n\tIf you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or chat live at 988lifeline.org. You can also visit SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources for additional support.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/man-with-tibetan-flag-dies-after-setting-himself-on-fire-near-un-headquarters-in-nyc/4044402/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-07-02T21:09:32.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F07%2FGettyImages-2271833402.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D4000%2C2667","slug":"man-with-a-tibetan-flag-dies-after-setting-himself-on-fire-in-front-of-un-headquarters"},{"id":"m0p638","title":"Air Force officer arrested at Capitol after calling for Trump's impeachment","excerpt":"An Air Force major was arrested in uniform on the steps of the Capitol after he called for the impeachment of President Donald Trump.\n\n\n\nU.S. Capitol Police arrested Jason Watson, an active-duty service member, on Wednesday afternoon following remarks at a news conference where he said Trump and ...","content":"An Air Force major was arrested in uniform on the steps of the Capitol after he called for the impeachment of President Donald Trump.\n\n\n\nU.S. Capitol Police arrested Jason Watson, an active-duty service member, on Wednesday afternoon following remarks at a news conference where he said Trump and Vice President JD Vance should be removed from office.\n\n\n\nThe event was organized by the Removal Coalition, a group that lobbies members of Congress to impeach Trump, and attended by Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, who has repeatedly introduced articles of impeachment against Trump.\n\n\n\n“I’m here with him because Rep. Green is the only member of Congress that has demonstrated the courage and conviction to … force a vote on articles of impeachment,” Watson said at the event. “If Congress followed his example, we could remove the entire Trump administration, but Congress remains unconvinced of the urgency and necessity for them to honor their oaths, so we must persuade them with our unrelenting, uncompromising civil resistance.”\n\n\n\nWatson said he is not a Democrat and does not share policy positions with Green, who lost his re-election bid this year. Green’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Watson’s arrest.\n\n\n\nCapitol Police said in a statement that it “is generally against the law for the public to demonstrate on the House Steps unless they are with a Member of Congress.”\n\n\n\n“Yesterday afternoon, a man was escorted to the House Steps by a Member of Congress,” the statement said. “When the Member of Congress left the area, our officers gave the man lawful orders to stop the illegal demonstration or he would be arrested. The man refused our lawful orders.”\n\n\n\nCapitol Police identified the man as Watson, adding that he was arrested on charges of “Crowding, Obstructing, and Incommoding” and that it is legal to protest in other spots on the Capitol grounds.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFBI\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t20 hours ago\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFBI directing hundreds of analysts to probe of Georgia's 2020 presidential election\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTrump administration\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJul 2\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tU.S. Olympic canoeist David ‘Davey' Hearn charged in Reflecting Pool vandalism\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nService members are subject to stricter laws than the average citizen when it comes to protesting. The Uniform Code of Military Justice prohibits officers from “using contemptuous language towards the President, Vice president, the Secretaries of War and of a military department, Congress, and certain other officials,” according to an Air Force memo last year.\n\n\n\nAn Air Force spokesperson said in a statement Thursday: “Service members must comply with all laws, regulations and policies governing conduct and the wear of the uniform. All Department of the Air Force personnel are expected to uphold the highest standards of discipline and professionalism, both on and off duty.”\n\n\n\nAll service members, not just members of the Air Force, are prohibited from participating in “political activities” in uniform.\n\n\n\nWatson’s criticism of Trump and Vance focused on the administration’s actions in Venezuela and Iran, calling them “an unconstitutional usurpation of Congress’ authority and a violation of the War Powers Clause.”\n\n\n\n“These violations resulted in the deaths of 13 service members and injuries of hundreds more,” he said, referring to the number of U.S. military deaths tied to the Iran war. “For this, the president and vice president must be impeached, convicted and removed.”\n\n\n\nWatson also called the administration’s immigration policies and tactics unconstitutional.\n\n\n\nThe Removal Coalition did not immediately respond to a request for comment, and Watson could not be reached.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/air-force-officer-arrested-capitol-calling-trump-impeachment/4044362/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Lauren Zola | NBC News","publishDate":"2026-07-02T21:03:01.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F07%2FUSATSI_25006520-e1783044058231.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5699%2C3210","slug":"air-force-officer-arrested-at-capitol-after-calling-for-trumps-impeachment"},{"id":"v426b9","title":"How to watch Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo in the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest","excerpt":"The average adult consumes between 1,500 and 3,000 calories during a typical day. Joey Chestnut consumes about 20,000 during the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest.\n\n\n\nIn 10 minutes.\n\n\n\nThat generally includes over 70 hot dogs, and nearly 1,500 grams of fat, and 2,000 grams of carbohydrates, ...","content":"The average adult consumes between 1,500 and 3,000 calories during a typical day. Joey Chestnut consumes about 20,000 during the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest.\n\n\n\nIn 10 minutes.\n\n\n\nThat generally includes over 70 hot dogs, and nearly 1,500 grams of fat, and 2,000 grams of carbohydrates, and 55,000 grams of sodium, and what must be one heck of a post-contest stomach ache.\n\n\n\nThat, and perhaps high cholesterol, is the cost of being the Michael Jordan, Tom Brady and Simone Biles of competitive eating. \n\n\n\nThe 42-year-old Chestnut will look to win a second straight title and 18th overall victory in the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island, New York. Also returning is top-ranked women’s eating champion Miki Sudo, who holds 11 titles, including four straight, and the women’s record of 51 hot dogs.\n\n\n\nOn what will be a milestone Fourth of July, with the United States celebrating its 250th anniversary, Chestnut is relishing (pun intended) the opportunity to break his own Nathan’s record of 76 hot dogs set in the 2021 contest.\n\n\n\n“I’m putting together a plan for a new record, and I feel like things are going to work out,” Chestnut told NBC Local. ”I’m gonna be pushing hard. I’m hungry.”\n\n\n\nHere’s everything you need to know about the 2026 Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest:   \n\n\n\nWhen is the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest 2026? \n\n\n\nThe contest is as much a part of the Fourth of July as fireworks. It will be held on Saturday, July 4 in Coney Island, New York — a short walk from Nathan’s flagship restaurant.\n\n\n\nWhat time is the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest?\n\n\n\nCoverage of the women’s contest begins at 10:45 a.m. ET and the men’s coverage starts at 12 p.m. ET. \n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFourth of July\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t24 hours ago\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHot dog hot takes with Joey Chestnut: Q&A with the legendary competitive eater\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsports\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApr 16\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHere's your chance to face Joey Chestnut in an eating competition\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nHow to watch the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest\n\n\n\nThe women’s contest will be shown on the ESPN app. Coverage of the men’s contest will begin on ESPN2 at 12 p.m. ET and be simulcast on ABC beginning at 12:30 p.m. ET. The women’s contest will also be replayed during coverage of the men’s contest.\n\n\n\nBoth contests will stream on ESPN.com and the ESPN app — and will feature isolation cameras for Chestnut and Sudo.\n\n\n\nHow does the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest work?\n\n\n\nIt’s simple: whoever eats the most hot dogs in 10 minutes is the winner.\n\n\n\nCompetitors, who must be under contract with Major League Eating, make it to Coney Island through regional qualifying events around the country. While on stage at the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, which has taken place annually since 1916, the hot dog and bun can be consumed separately, with contestants dunking the bun in water to make it easier to swallow. \n\n\n\nPartially consumed hot dogs are tallied in eighths. Hot dogs that are in the mouth when time runs out do count as long as they are subsequently fully consumed. Taking a drink is permitted as needed during the contest.\n\n\n\nCompetitors can be penalized for “messy eating” and even disqualified for “reversal of fortune,” which in the competitive-eating world is a fancy way of saying “vomiting.” \n\n\n\nWhat does the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest winner get?\n\n\n\nWinners are awarded $10,000 and the Mustard Belt, a WWE-like bedazzled championship belt with the Nathan’s logo on it.\n\n\n\nHas Joey Chestnut ever lost?\n\n\n\nChestnut has won 17 of the 20 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contests he has competed in. He finished third in his 2005 debut with 32 hot dogs and second in 2006 with 52 hot dogs. He then won eight consecutive contests before getting upset in 2015 by Matt Stonie, who ate 62 hot dogs to Chestnut’s 60.\n\n\n\nChestnut won another eight straight contests between 2016 and 2023 before being banned from the 2024 competition. He returned last year and won with a total of 70.5 hot dogs.\n\n\n\nWho are the favorites in the 2026 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest?\n\n\n\nChestnut and Sudo are the heavily favored top dogs.\n\n\n\nChestnut’s top opponent will be the man who won the contest during his absence in 2024 and finished as last year’s runner-up. Patrick Bertoletti, of Chicago, returns looking to upset Chestnut and reclaim the throne, having devoured 58 hot dogs during his title year and 46.5 last year. Also returning is James Webb, an Australian who was last year’s third-place finisher with 45.5 hot dogs.\n\n\n\nLooking to end Sudo’s dynasty will be Michelle Lesco, last year’s runner-up from Arizona who downed just under 23 hot dogs.\n\n\n\nWhat is the record for hot dogs eaten in the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest?\n\n\n\nChestnut set the record for hot dogs eaten in the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest in 2021 with 76. He broke his previous record of 75 set in 2020. Sudo holds the women’s record of 51 hot dogs, which she set in 2024.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/how-to-watch-joey-chestnut-and-miki-sudo-in-the-nathans-hot-dog-eating-contest/4044307/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Mike Gavin","publishDate":"2026-07-02T21:02:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F07%2FGettyImages-2222807945-e1783033619151.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D4210%2C2365","slug":"how-to-watch-joey-chestnut-and-miki-sudo-in-the-nathans-hot-dog-eating-contest"},{"id":"f0a3jn","title":"Fireworks a no-go in southern Denton County towns, cities","excerpt":"Fireworks will be a big hit for America’s 250th birthday, but southern Denton County municipalities are asking residents to leave it to the professionals.\nWhile fireworks can be easily bought at stands just outside of town or city limits, they can not be shot off, or even possessed, within local ...","content":"Fireworks will be a big hit for America’s 250th birthday, but southern Denton County municipalities are asking residents to leave it to the professionals.\nWhile fireworks can be easily bought at stands just outside of town or city limits, they can not be shot off, or even possessed, within local town/city limits.\nArgyle, Bartonville, Copper Canyon, Denton, Double Oak, Flower Mound, Highland Village, Lantana and Northlake all have ordinances banning fireworks.\nAccording to a message from the Lantana Community Association, a fine of up to $1,000 could be issued per occurrence.\nShooting them off within a town or city where it is prohibited could land a resident paying a fine up to $2,000.\nFlower Mound emphasized that sparklers are prohibited, as well, and encouraged residents to call the non-emergency police line to report illegal firework use around town.\nThe association said it is an effort to ease pets that are frightened by the loud noise, combat veterans that might suffer from PTSD and other residents that might suffer from anxiety, panic or distress.\nMany pets often go missing around New Year’s and July 4 due to the noise, and fires can easily be started by fireworks when conditions are dry and windy, like they normally are in July.\nPretty much the only things that can be used within town or city limits are the little poppers that are thrown at the ground.\nIt is legal to discharge fireworks on private property in unincorporated Denton County, with permission of the property owner. Click here for more information on the county’s rules about the use of fireworks.\nRather than shooting off fireworks at home, check out some of these local firework shows:\n\nGet in early on the 250th celebrations with Roanoke’s July 3 festivities on Friday, which start at 5 p.m. Fireworks are set for just after 9:15 p.m. (More info here)\nA full day of festivities are scheduled on Saturday in Flower Mound, but the firework show at Independence Fest will start at 9:50 p.m., weather permitting, at Bakersfield Park. (More info here)\nThe City of Denton will host a parade and more festivities Saturday, with a fireworks show set for 9:30 p.m. (More info here)\nHead east to Grapevine for the city’s July 4 celebration on Saturday, which has fireworks over the lake slated for 9:30 p.m. (More info here)\n\nThe post Fireworks a no-go in southern Denton County towns, cities appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/07/02/fireworks-a-no-go-in-southern-denton-county-towns-cities/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)","author":"Micah Pearce","publishDate":"2026-07-02T20:10:26.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crosstimbersgazette.com%2Fcrosstimbersgazette%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2015%2F06%2Ffireworks-stand-copper-canyon.jpg","slug":"fireworks-a-no-go-in-southern-denton-county-towns-cities"},{"id":"34ga3a","title":"FBI directing hundreds of analysts to probe of Georgia's 2020 presidential election","excerpt":"The FBI has asked its field offices across the country to dedicate more than 200 staffers to its investigation of the 2020 election in Georgia’s Fulton County.\n\n\n\nA memo obtained Thursday by The Associated Press calls for the FBI to “surge” 260 investigative analysts and staff operations speciali...","content":"The FBI has asked its field offices across the country to dedicate more than 200 staffers to its investigation of the 2020 election in Georgia’s Fulton County.\n\n\n\nA memo obtained Thursday by The Associated Press calls for the FBI to “surge” 260 investigative analysts and staff operations specialists to the effort, which it described as a “priority investigation.”\n\n\n\nIt said each of them is to conduct a check of an estimated 708 records by July 17. While the memo does not describe the investigation, people familiar with the matter who insisted on anonymity to discuss internal decision-making confirmed the request was to help with the Georgia 2020 election investigation.\n\n\n\nFBI agents in January seized hundreds of boxes containing ballots and other documents related to the 2020 election in Georgia’s most populous county, which is heavily Democratic and includes most of the city of Atlanta. A Fulton County spokesperson declined to comment citing a pending investigation. The contents of the memo were first reported by MS NOW.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFBI\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 1\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFBI director's girlfriend sues MS NOW, accuses cable network of ‘false portrayal'\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFBI\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 12\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tKash Patel and Democratic senator trade alcohol-related allegations at congressional hearing\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nPresident Donald Trump and his allies have made false claims that widespread election fraud cost him the 2020 election. Georgia’s votes in the 2020 presidential race were counted three times, including once by hand, and each count affirmed Democrat Joe Biden’s win.\n\n\n\nThe Justice Department has previously said it is investigating “irregularities that occurred during the 2020 presidential election in the County.”","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/fbi-hundreds-analysts-probe-georgia-2020-presidential-election/4044344/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Kate Brumback, Alanna Durkin Richer and Eric Tucker | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-07-02T19:59:03.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F07%2FUSATSI_28937093-e1783040680211.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D3936%2C2217","slug":"fbi-directing-hundreds-of-analysts-to-probe-of-georgias-2020-presidential-election"},{"id":"1k3vzj","title":"Former Olympian indicted for felony vandalism at DC Reflecting Pool","excerpt":"Former U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn, 67, has been indicted on a felony charge for allegedly tearing up sealant at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on June 19.","content":"Former U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn, 67, has been indicted on a felony charge for allegedly tearing up sealant at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on June 19.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/former-olympian-indicted-felony-vandalism-dc-reflecting-pool","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Isabel.Soisson@fox.com (Isabel Soisson)","publishDate":"2026-07-02T19:51:50.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5dc.com%2Fwww.fox5dc.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2Fgettyimages-2284371608.jpg","slug":"former-olympian-indicted-for-felony-vandalism-at-dc-reflecting-pool"},{"id":"cpxs11","title":"Nancy Guthrie: California man pleads guilty to sending 'imposter ransom demand'","excerpt":"A California man who authorities say sent an \"imposter ransom demand\" to Nancy Guthrie's family members pleaded guilty to charges on Thursday.","content":"A California man who authorities say sent an \"imposter ransom demand\" to Nancy Guthrie's family members pleaded guilty to charges on Thursday.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/nancy-guthrie-california-man-pleads-guilty-sending-imposter-ransom-demand","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Brent.Corrado@fox.com (Brent Corrado)","publishDate":"2026-07-02T19:47:42.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox10phoenix.com%2Fwww.fox10phoenix.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2Fgettyimages-472131328-scaled.jpg","slug":"nancy-guthrie-california-man-pleads-guilty-to-sending-imposter-ransom-demand"},{"id":"cskt97","title":"Primary Care","excerpt":"Primary care is the diagnosis and treatment of minor illness and injury for adults and children.","content":"Primary care is the diagnosis and treatment of minor illness and injury for adults and children.","url":"https://www.dentoncounty.gov/653","source":"Denton County Government - News","author":"Denton County Government - News","publishDate":"2026-07-02T19:29:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"primary-care"},{"id":"67r2yf","title":"Top Twins prospect, nicknamed ‘Captain America,' helps fainting child on field","excerpt":"Walker Jenkins is known for his clutch hitting, but he can now add a big save to his stats.\n\n\n\nJenkins is the top prospect for the Minnesota Twins, playing for their Triple-A affiliate, the St. Paul Saints. He came to the aid of a boy who started to collapse during the national anthem before the ...","content":"Walker Jenkins is known for his clutch hitting, but he can now add a big save to his stats.\n\n\n\nJenkins is the top prospect for the Minnesota Twins, playing for their Triple-A affiliate, the St. Paul Saints. He came to the aid of a boy who started to collapse during the national anthem before the team’s home game against the Buffalo Bisons on Tuesday. Children stood on the field alongside Saints players as the song played.\n\n\n\nThe team posted a video on X, showing the boy, identified as Lincoln, swaying side to side between Jenkins and fellow outfielder Matt Wallner. When Lincoln started to stumble, Jenkins grabbed the child and carried him to the team’s dugout, where he was handed to head athletic trainer Chase Thompson.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear a #23 Saints jersey. We are happy to share Lincoln is doing well, and even got some new merch,” the team wrote, while also posting a picture of him wearing a T-shirt with Jenkins’ number on it.\n\n\n\nThe fifth overall pick in the 2023 Major League Baseball Draft, Jenkins, whose nickname is “Captain America,” ended up having a heroic day at the plate, as well. He went 3-for-5 with a triple, a double, one RBI, three runs scored and a stolen base to help the Saints win, 12-6.\n\n\n\nThe boy’s fainting spell comes as a good portion of the country deals with a heat wave, with forecasters saying multiple cities from Nashville to Detroit to Bangor, Maine, could experience record high temperatures during the holiday weekend.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHealth\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJul 1\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAmid extreme heat wave, don't use fans indoors if it's above this temperature, experts warn\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExtreme Weather\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 29\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBeat the heat: How to recognize and treat heat stroke\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nTODAY’s Al Roker said 163 million people around the country are at risk due to the heat over the weekend, with heat index values up to 115 degrees around the nation.\n\n\n\nExperts recommend people stay hydrated, while Amtrak has said there could be delays due to the heat, and flights could be pushed back because of scorching temperatures. The power grid will also be put to the test as air conditioning units are used to keep cool.\n\n\n\nThis story first appeared on TODAY.com. More from TODAY:\n\n\n\n\nJaylen Brown Responds to Viral Video of 6-Year-Old Sobbing After He Was Traded from Celtics\n\n\n\nUSWNT Star Lily Yohannes Says This Career Moment Is One She ‘Will Never Forget’\n\n\n\nNHL 1st Overall Pick Gavin McKenna Pays Homage To His Indigenous Heritage On Draft Night\n\nThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/mlb/twins-prospect-walker-jenkins-fainting-child/4044308/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Drew Weisholtz | TODAY","publishDate":"2026-07-02T18:27:29.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F07%2FGettyImages-2265944287-e1783033528957.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D7944%2C4475","slug":"top-twins-prospect-nicknamed-captain-america-helps-fainting-child-on-field"},{"id":"85q474","title":"Explosion erupts as firefighters investigate apartment complex","excerpt":"Dramatic video captured the moment an explosion erupted inside the electrical room of a Tacoma, Washington, apartment complex as firefighters investigated reports of smoke.","content":"Dramatic video captured the moment an explosion erupted inside the electrical room of a Tacoma, Washington, apartment complex as firefighters investigated reports of smoke.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/explosion-firefighters-tacoma-apartment-complex","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Chris.Williams@fox.com (Chris Williams)","publishDate":"2026-07-02T18:09:19.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2Fstoryful-344498-shocking_moment_explosion_rocks_apartment_complex_as_firefighters_are_investigating.00_00_05_23.still002.jpg","slug":"explosion-erupts-as-firefighters-investigate-apartment-complex"},{"id":"xv7tsf","title":"Heat adds to strains on areas with data centers, raising temperature on AI debates","excerpt":"Eileen Castle’s swimming pool, one of the only ones for blocks around, was once a refuge for neighborhood children on hot summer days.\n\n\n\nBut even as temperatures soared this week, Castle, 82, said she won’t be filling the pool — not with the data center behind her house buzzing with the sound of...","content":"Eileen Castle’s swimming pool, one of the only ones for blocks around, was once a refuge for neighborhood children on hot summer days.\n\n\n\nBut even as temperatures soared this week, Castle, 82, said she won’t be filling the pool — not with the data center behind her house buzzing with the sound of its industrial air conditioners and its backup diesel generators belching fumes at unexpected times.\n\n\n\n“I think about the air quality, the water, what effects it has on the kids in the area,” she said on her front stoop as children whirred past on bicycles.\n\n\n\nHot weather of the kind sweeping the eastern U.S. drives up electricity demand for data centers, adding to their strain on power grids and worsening air quality for surrounding areas. The impact on communities like the racially diverse Sacred Heart neighborhood in Lowell, Massachusetts underscores why the artificial intelligence industry is feeling so much heat over the fast-sprouting facilities.\n\n\n\nAround the country, data centers have been blamed increasingly for a host of environmental ills. Some tech industry figures say the facilities have become lightning rods for concerns over broader economic and societal changes posed by the AI boom. \n\n\n\nBut on sweltering days, it’s hard not to see the effects on Castle’s neighborhood, which the state has designated as facing higher environmental and health risks because of a population that’s been historically excluded from political decision-making. \n\n\n\n“It’s majority low-income and working family, family members who are working hard every day to just try to put food on the table,” said state Rep. Tara Hong, a Democrat who represents a heavily Cambodian American district in Lowell, a city of about 115,000 people northwest of Boston. “It’s an inclusive place there and that data center is just smack in the middle of everything.”\n\n\n\nData centers require more resources to cope with heat waves\n\n\n\nA heat wave is “almost the worst situation for data center operation,” said Shaolei Ren, a professor at the University of California, Riverside, who has studied AI’s environmental toll. \n\n\n\nA data center’s racks of computer servers run hot and there are two ways to keep them running without interruption, Ren said: refrigeration-based cooling, which is energy-intensive, and evaporative cooling, which is water-intensive. \n\n\n\nSome data centers will turn to backup diesel generators as a “preventative measure” to mitigate the likelihood of an outage, Ren said. If the grid is highly stressed, grid operators will sometimes ask data centers to turn on their generators as “the last line of defense,” Ren said. \n\n\n\nDiesel emissions can have harmful effects on human health, even with short-term exposure. If too many diesel generators are fired up during heat waves, Ren said that could be “a disaster for the local air quality.″\n\n\n\nThe operator of the Lowell data center, the Markley Group, said it has planted more than 2,000 trees nearby to improve air quality. CEO Jeff Markley said in a statement to The Associated Press that the company has switched on generators in an emergency only a handful of times.\n\n\n\n“They are not run proactively or continuously; they engage only during an actual power disruption to keep critical systems online, plus brief weekly testing of about five minutes per unit, run one generator at a time,” he said.\n\n\n\n\n\nA data center sprouted where a pasta factory made spaghetti\n\n\n\nMarkley said he chose Lowell because of its abundant water for cooling — supplied by the same Merrimack River that powered 19th century textile mills in the Industrial Revolution. He said the Lowell facility uses about 118,000 gallons of water per day at the peak of summer, a small fraction of the city’s daily consumption.\n\n\n\nCastle, a lifelong resident, was among those who welcomed the Markley Group a decade ago when it first started building on the site of an abandoned Prince spaghetti factory. But about two years ago, when the Markley Group added its second cooling tank behind her above-ground swimming pool, along with a growing number of surveillance cameras, the relationship had soured.\n\n\n\nIn response to growing opposition, Lowell’s City Council voted 10-0 in February to pass a moratorium blocking further data center expansion for a year.\n\n\n\nData center electricity use has grown in the last few years, said Jonathan Koomey, a researcher who has been studying the computing warehouses for 30 years. But it’s “very much a local phenomenon,” he said. On a national scale, Koomey said demand growth has been moderate in recent years and he doesn’t expect that to change. \n\n\n\n“This is not a national crisis. It’s not explosive growth nationally,” he said. But in communities surrounding data centers, there are environmental costs, local economic costs, traffic and other concerns that need to be accounted for, Koomey added. \n\n\n\nWhen temperatures climb into triple digits — as they’re expected to this week in New England — it’s harder to push heat out of a data center. Keeping it cool then requires more power, as is true of commercial buildings and homes. That can strain power grids and pose a “real risk” of power outages, Koomey said. \n\n\n\nThat strain looks different from the typical summer AC rush, when systems operators are dealing with “a lot of small loads” from individuals turning on home air conditioners, Koomey said. \n\n\n\n“One of the challenges that the data center operators face is that these data centers are pretty big loads. They are big enough that they have to think about how to coordinate them and make sure that they’re not all cutting off at the same time or coming on at the same time,″ he said.\n\n\n\nThe North American Electric Reliability Corporation, a nonprofit that develops and enforces standards for the utility industry, recently issued an alert about the “unprecedented challenges from a surge in large power consumers” and developed guidelines to mitigate the “immediate risks posed″ by AI data centers. \n\n\n\n\n\nAs servers heat up, so do community data center tensions \n\n\n\nTensions ran so high in Lowell this week that police officers temporarily detained a 14-year-old girl who spoke out of turn at a city-led community forum on data center zoning.\n\n\n\n“I’m not hurting anyone,” the girl shouted Monday after police officers escorted her from a middle school auditorium. “We just don’t want data centers!”\n\n\n\nA coalition of data center opponents is increasingly clashing with electricians employed by Markley and other data center backers who say the facility boosts Lowell’s ties to the tech industry.\n\n\n\nCriticized for calling police to the contentious meeting and later asking an officer to remove the girl, Lowell Mayor Erik Gitschier, whose office is nonpartisan, told local talk radio station WCAP he didn’t know her age at the time and defended his efforts to try to bring decorum to a topic he said deserves debate.\n\n\n\n“It was warm out,” he said. “You had people who had definite, passionate positions and they were screaming.” \n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIndiana\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApr 7\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tShots fired at Indiana politician's home after city approves data center: ‘No Data Centers'","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/heat-strains-data-centers-ai-debates/4044303/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Kaitlyn Huamani and Matt O'Brien | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-07-02T17:48:06.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F07%2FDATA-CENTER.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1200%2C675","slug":"heat-adds-to-strains-on-areas-with-data-centers-raising-temperature-on-ai-debates"},{"id":"cskruh","title":"Justice of the Peace Precinct 5","excerpt":"Discover helpful information about the Justice of the Peace Precinct 5.","content":"Discover helpful information about the Justice of the Peace Precinct 5.","url":"https://www.dentoncounty.gov/486","source":"Denton County Government - News","author":"Denton County Government - News","publishDate":"2026-07-02T17:34:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"justice-of-the-peace-precinct-5"},{"id":"2z7aos","title":"‘Right under our noses:' 16 kids found in squalid home shocks Ohio town","excerpt":"Just days after authorities removed 16 children from a squalid home and arrested four adult relatives, the question looms over their southern Ohio village: How could this have happened, for years, unnoticed, right here?\n\n\n\nNeighbors of the family in tiny Hamden, employees at local stores where th...","content":"Just days after authorities removed 16 children from a squalid home and arrested four adult relatives, the question looms over their southern Ohio village: How could this have happened, for years, unnoticed, right here?\n\n\n\nNeighbors of the family in tiny Hamden, employees at local stores where they shopped and even the investigators who responded to the scene have been left to wonder that aloud and to themselves, and the limited information shared by investigators doesn’t offer a full answer.\n\n\n\nThe children weren’t enrolled in school, the family moved around over the past two decades, and neighbors said they’d never spotted the kids. The children remained mostly confined to a small room in the house, investigators said, under deplorable conditions.\n\n\n\n“Right under our noses and nobody was able to help them sooner,” said Emily Collins, 27, owner of VC Farm & Floral in nearby McArthur. “It’s just crazy that all the wonderful things going on in our little Hallmark town and this is what puts us on the radar. It’s really sad,” said the mother of three, who was compelled to decorate the sidewalk with bright flowers and stars drawn in chalk to cheer herself up.\n\n\n\nLawyer: Let the case ‘play out’\n\n\n\nAuthorities said they had gone to the home Tuesday on an unrelated investigation and discovered the children — ages 1 1/2 to 18 years old — some of whom were unable to speak.\n\n\n\nSeven were taken to hospitals, including one who was in critical condition, investigators said. Their current conditions weren’t immediately known Thursday. Child welfare officials have temporary custody of the children.\n\n\n\nA man who lives three houses down from the Siders family said he had seen “no kids at all” there.\n\n\n\n“It’s a sad situation,” said Joseph Stewart, 60, who has lived in the “quiet neighborhood” for six years.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTrump administration\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJul 2\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tU.S. Olympic canoeist David ‘Davey' Hearn charged in Reflecting Pool vandalism\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNew York City\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJul 2\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tProposal worth the felony? Empire State Building climbing couple speaks after court\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nFour people who are the children’s parents and grandparents were arrested on child endangerment charges. Gary Siders Jr., 36, Gary Siders, 73, Elizabeth Siders, 33, and Christina Siders, 67, pleaded not guilty to child endangerment. Bond was set at $300,000 each.\n\n\n\nAn attorney for the elder Siders said he is presumed innocent.\n\n\n\n“While there is little ability to stop all speculation, conjecture, or uncorroborated guesswork from taking place, I would ask that we all let the process play out, irrespective of the sensationalist underpinnings of the allegations against Mr. Siders,” Dorian Baum said.\n\n\n\nAttorneys for Siders Jr. and Christina Siders declined to comment. Messages seeking comment from Elizabeth Siders’ lawyer were not immediately returned.\n\n\n\nLittle traffic on home’s rural road\n\n\n\nAuthorities wouldn’t publicly share the nature of the other investigation that led them to the house Tuesday. However, court records show a warrant was issued for Siders Jr. that day on misdemeanor indecent exposure charges related to alleged incidents on four days in May. He has pleaded not guilty.\n\n\n\nOn Thursday, windows and doors at the formerly wide-open home, about 60 miles southeast of Columbus, had been boarded up. Police tape and piles of refuse remained.\n\n\n\nThe previous day, a door was ajar and heaps of trash and children’s toys were visible inside. A wood deck and the backyard were filled with discarded tires, a high chair and other debris.\n\n\n\nItems including a high chair are seen in a home where authorities say they removed 16 children and arrested four adults in Hamden, Ohio, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)\n\n\n\nThe house sits on a road tucked alongside a steep railroad embankment, where tracks carry rumbling trains to a rail yard in the village of fewer than 1,000 residents. The closest neighbors are separated by trees and thick brush, but the house is easily visible from the road.\n\n\n\nKids not seen in schools\n\n\n\nInvestigators said members of the family had moved around southern Ohio over the past two decades and that it looks like they avoided creating a medical or governmental paper trail. The Vinton County Local School District, the only district in the area, said it has no records indicating that any of the children were ever enrolled.\n\n\n\n“These folks were pretty good at hiding these kids,” Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson said Wednesday.\n\n\n\nThe children’s absence from school, and the apparent lack of regular visits with medical professionals, likely contributed to keeping the dire situation unknown, said Jacqueline Yahn, an associate professor at Ohio University.\n\n\n\n“When kids are isolated or not participating, you don’t have someone who’s trained to know the clues,” said Yahn, who specializes in rural education and poverty. “A well-check is called that for a reason: They’re checking for well-being and development.”\n\n\n\nInvestigators were reviewing whether the family was reported to any children’s services agencies in the past.\n\n\n\nThe children spent most of their time in a room that was roughly 12 feet by 12 feet, according to investigators, who noted that human waste was all around.\n\n\n\n“They looked like almost feral animals. It was terrible,” Wilson said.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/hamden-ohio-squalor-children/4044261/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Julie Carr Smyth | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-07-02T17:31:39.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F07%2FAP26182745528622-e1783030182394.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D4032%2C2270","slug":"right-under-our-noses-16-kids-found-in-squalid-home-shocks-ohio-town"},{"id":"egks8b","title":"Congo coach surprised to share news of his father's death after World Cup game","excerpt":"The death of the father of Congo coach Sébastien Desabre was revealed at a media conference after his team was eliminated from the World Cup, an announcement in public that appeared to startle the Frenchman.\n\n\n\nDesabre had just finished taking questions from the media after Congo’s agonizing 2-1 ...","content":"The death of the father of Congo coach Sébastien Desabre was revealed at a media conference after his team was eliminated from the World Cup, an announcement in public that appeared to startle the Frenchman.\n\n\n\nDesabre had just finished taking questions from the media after Congo’s agonizing 2-1 loss to England in the round of 16 on Wednesday.\n\n\n\nThe team’s spokesman then closed the session by saying in French “the coach has lost his father. Sincere condolences.”\n\n\n\nDesabre looked to his right with an expression of surprise at press officer Jerry Kalemo Ngoy, but quickly recovered his composure and said “merci,” French for “thank you.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKalemo Ngoy said Thursday the passing of Desabre’s father had been known to him before the game.\n\n\n\nThe 49-year-old Desabre has coached Congo for four years and led the team to its first World Cup appearance since 1974.\n\n\n\nFrance coach Didier Deschamps briefly left the World Cup last week and returned home to attend the funeral of his mother.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/world-cup/congo-coach-news-fathers-death/4044263/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-07-02T17:25:11.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F07%2FGettyImages-2284225993-e1783029989194.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5050%2C2830","slug":"congo-coach-surprised-to-share-news-of-his-fathers-death-after-world-cup-game"},{"id":"r9pltz","title":"Eads: History offers perspective of 250th celebration","excerpt":"As we celebrate the 250th year of the signing of the Declaration of Independence this Fourth of July, it is important to reflect on a bit of history on the important role the United States has played as a symbol of freedom and democracy.\nWhen we think back on July 4, 1776, and the official signin...","content":"As we celebrate the 250th year of the signing of the Declaration of Independence this Fourth of July, it is important to reflect on a bit of history on the important role the United States has played as a symbol of freedom and democracy.\nWhen we think back on July 4, 1776, and the official signing of a document that would declare the rights of 13 colonies to govern themselves apart from the British Crown, what stands out is the equanimity of the men who spent many hours discussing each part of the 1,320-word document that would set the stage for what the U.S.A. would one day become.\nThe likely dynamic discussions are captured in an award-winning 1969 Broadway musical, “1776,” written from a book by Peter Stone. The play has been revived several times in New York and was made into a 1972 film.\nThough the play is written with an amusing tone, it captures the disparate personalities among the delegates and how the conversations could have occurred.\nAs someone who enjoys history, another standout for me is the “Four Freedoms” speech by President Franklin D. Roosevelt 11 months and two days before the U.S. entered World War II after a devastating attack on Hawaii’s Pearl Harbor.\nOn Jan. 6, 1941, President Roosevelt spoke in his State of the Union address about preserving four freedoms around the world in a call to support the war efforts overseas by supplying armaments to support countries fighting oppression.\nThese four Freedoms included: Freedom of Speech and Expression; Freedom of every person to worship God in his own way; Freedom from Want, which meant to secure every nation a healthy peacetime life for its inhabitants; and Freedom from Fear through reducing armaments to such a point that no nation would be in a position to commit an act of physical aggression against another country.\nFamous painter Norman Rockwell, known for his hometown style, was moved to create the freedoms mentioned in President Roosevelt’s speech. The Four Freedoms paintings became part of a 1943 government-sponsored tour of 16 cities, which raised more than $132 million in war bonds through displaying the paintings and offering prints to bond buyers.\nAs we celebrate locally, I would like to invite everyone to come see our county buildings that have been decorated in honor of this momentous occasion – from the Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square to the Denton County Administrative Courthouse off Loop 288. Even our Court Judges are decorated to honor the 250th anniversary. Thank you to our Denton County Facilities Department employees who have labored many hours and worked with others to make this happen.\n\nYou are also invited to visit our Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum this summer to see The American Revolution Experience, a traveling exhibit hosted by The Flower Mound Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. The exhibit gives insight into how the American Revolutionary War affected ordinary people who were trying to decide whether to remain loyal to the British Crown or pledge their loyalty to the Patriot cause of building a new nation – one that now celebrates 250 years of existence.\nAn opening reception is set for 5 p.m. on July 27th on the second floor of our historic Courthouse at 110 W. Hickory St. The exhibit will then be open Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays until August 12.\nHowever you choose to celebrate our Semiquincentennial, I hope you will take time to reflect on how blessed we are to live in the land of the free, home of the brave.\n Connect With Us: If you have any questions or comments, please let me hear from you. My email is andy.eads@dentoncounty.gov, and my office number is 940-349-2820. For more information, register for my newsletter at Dentoncounty.gov/countyjudgenewslettersignup\nThe post Eads: History offers perspective of 250th celebration appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/07/02/eads-history-offers-perspective-of-250th-celebration/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)","author":"Contributing Writer","publishDate":"2026-07-02T17:12:53.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crosstimbersgazette.com%2Fcrosstimbersgazette%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F01%2FAndy-Eads-headshot.jpg","slug":"eads-history-offers-perspective-of-250th-celebration"},{"id":"ceunrx","title":"Grapevine firefighters help family recover after duplex fire destroys home","excerpt":"A Grapevine single father and his two young sons are beginning the difficult process of rebuilding after a duplex fire left their home unlivable.\n\n\n\nJordan Ceman said he returned home from work last Tuesday, smelled smoke and then saw flames.\n\n\n\nCeman said he tried to put out the fire before fire...","content":"A Grapevine single father and his two young sons are beginning the difficult process of rebuilding after a duplex fire left their home unlivable.\n\n\n\nJordan Ceman said he returned home from work last Tuesday, smelled smoke and then saw flames.\n\n\n\nCeman said he tried to put out the fire before firefighters arrived.\n\n\n\n“I tried to put it out myself before the fire department got there and burned all the fingers on my left hand,” Ceman said.\n\n\n\nCeman escaped safely. His two sons were not home at the time of the fire, and neither was the family’s next-door neighbor.\n\n\n\nGrapevine firefighters, with assistance from Southlake firefighters, battled the attic fire in sweltering heat. Neighbors captured video showing exhausted crews after the fire as firefighters worked to keep the flames from spreading.\n\n\n\nCeman said he initially believed the situation was under control until he saw firefighters rush into action.\n\n\n\n“I was under the impression everything was good, and everything was OK, but then all of a sudden I saw people panicking and running. And I think one of the firefighters had passed out,” Ceman said.\n\n\n\nSouthlake Fire confirmed one firefighter felt faint during the response, was treated and released, and returned to work later that night.\n\n\n\nAlthough the fire was contained, Ceman said his family lost everything because of smoke and water damage.\n\n\n\n“My neighbor started that GoFundMe for us, and everybody has come through for us,” Ceman said.\n\n\n\nThe GoFundMe continued to grow after receiving an unexpected donation from the Grapevine Firefighters Union.\n\n\n\n“Blew me away. I couldn’t even believe it when I saw it,” Ceman said.\n\n\n\nGrapevine Firefighters Union President Jarred Irby said supporting families in need is part of the union’s ongoing outreach efforts. He said the organization has helped families during the holidays and is finalizing a scholarship fund for the school district.\n\n\n\n“Some of the members pointed this out, and I was like, ‘Hey, let’s, I mean, this seems like a good thing to do,’” Irby said.\n\n\n\nIrby said the union is committed to serving the community beyond emergency calls.\n\n\n\n“We’re involved in the community. We’re here all the time just trying to do anything we can to help out,” Irby said.\n\n\n\nCeman said the family did not have renters’ insurance and is especially thankful for the firefighters who responded to the fire.\n\n\n\n“You guys were so fast and so on point and you knew exactly what you were doing,” Ceman said.\n\n\n\nAs the family looks ahead, Ceman said the support from firefighters and neighbors has given them hope.\n\n\n\n“Our biggest concern is just rebuilding, starting over and going from there. And that alone is amazing,” Ceman said.\n\n\n\nThis story was originally reported for broadcast by NBC DFW. AI tools helped convert the story into a digital article, and an NBC DFW journalist edited it again before publication.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/grapevine-firefighters-help-family-duplex-fire/4044264/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Maria Guerrero","publishDate":"2026-07-02T17:07:48.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F07%2Fimage-43-1.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1500%2C846","slug":"grapevine-firefighters-help-family-recover-after-duplex-fire-destroys-home"},{"id":"a76c1p","title":"Trump administration's $46 billion ‘smart wall' races ahead on U.S.-Mexico border","excerpt":"For decades, all that separated the U.S. from Mexico was barbed wire.\n\n\n\nNow, after a massive infusion of cash from Congress, President Donald Trump’s administration is swiftly building what it has dubbed a “smart wall,” a combination of 30-foot-tall steel fencing and an array of sophisticated te...","content":"For decades, all that separated the U.S. from Mexico was barbed wire.\n\n\n\nNow, after a massive infusion of cash from Congress, President Donald Trump’s administration is swiftly building what it has dubbed a “smart wall,” a combination of 30-foot-tall steel fencing and an array of sophisticated technology like sensors, cameras and towers allowing Border Patrol to surveil the territory.\n\n\n\nThe wall is under heavy scrutiny for the billions of dollars being dedicated to it when border crossings are at their lowest in decades. Critics say the U.S. is militarizing the border as it increasingly deploys sophisticated surveillance technology to the area, impacting local communities.\n\n\n\n“We are seeing a massive expansion of surveillance and surveillance technology across the borderlands,” said Ricky Garza, border policy counsel at the Southern Border Communities Coalition, an advocacy group. “The wall in all its forms is harmful to communities.”\n\n\n\nOfficials say the technology is complementary to the physical wall and frees up agents for other tasks. \n\n\n\n“It’s a smart wall. It’s not just a barrier,” Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott said during recent congressional testimony. “It maximizes the use of our most valuable resource, which is our agents.”\n\n\n\nContracts for hundreds of miles of wall already inked\n\n\n\nThe wall has been a top priority for Trump, a Republican, since he first ran for president.\n\n\n\nDuring the administration of President Joe Biden, a Democrat, the border emerged as a flashpoint, with thousands of people seeking to cross into the country each day. Those numbers started to taper off shortly before Trump returned to office last year and then slowed to a trickle, with his broader immigration crackdown serving as a deterrent for would-be migrants.\n\n\n\nFlush with $46 billion to finish the wall after an infusion by Congress for immigration enforcement, CBP is inking tens of billions of dollars in contracts to build the wall and push along the president’s signature project.\n\n\n\nHomeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said recently that a preliminary part of the wall will be finished by “this time next year.” Scott said his agency is putting up 6 miles of wall a week.\n\n\n\nHundreds of miles had already been built before Trump returned to office. As of mid-June 2026, CBP has erected another 74 miles and aims to build hundreds more. There is no wall planned for roughly 535 miles of the roughly 2,000-mile-long border, because rugged terrain already serves as a barrier. Ground sensors and towers will be used instead.\n\n\n\nCBP is also going back to hundreds of miles of already built wall and adding more technology, lights and roads. Along the long stretches of river in Texas that mark the border with Mexico, they’re deploying 12- to 15-foot-long cylinder-shaped buoys meant to keep migrants or smugglers from crossing the border.\n\n\n\nMore technology being deployed on the border\n\n\n\nTechnology is playing a greater role in the Trump administration’s effort to make illegal crossings along the border more difficult, part of a broader transformation of CBP in the years since Sept. 11, 2001, into an intelligence operation with a mass surveillance network whose reach extends far beyond the nation’s frontiers, according to reporting by The Associated Press.\n\n\n\nAnd critics say the border technology poses a threat. \n\n\n\nThe Southern Border Communities Coalition says surveillance technologies can push migrants into more dangerous routes to avoid being detected. \n\n\n\nGarza, the group’s policy counsel, warned that surveillance technology infringes on the privacy rights of border residents and that locals have found ground sensors used to detect smuggler or migrant traffic placed on their property without their consent.\n\n\n\nNayda Alvarez and her relatives own land along the Rio Grande roughly 125 miles inland from the Gulf of Mexico. She has found cameras placed on her family’s land, and just last week she spotted a surveillance tower about a quarter of a mile down the river from her house.\n\n\n\n“Are we expecting a war or something?” she said. “It doesn’t make me feel safer.” \n\n\n\nDave Maass, director of investigations for the Electronic Frontier Foundation, a nonprofit that focuses on civil liberties related to digital technology, said the technology has made the border area “a hostile environment” for locals and would-be migrants.\n\n\n\nThe foundation has published a guide on the various types of surveillance towers in use along the southern border designed to help local residents. \n\n\n\nThese can range from fixed towers with video, infrared and radar technologies that have a range of roughly 8 miles to remote video surveillance systems that have cameras and a spotlight fixed on top. Some are mounted on the backs of trucks so agents can drive them to different parts of the border.\n\n\n\nIncreasingly, these towers are autonomous. They can scan an area, analyze what they’re seeing using artificial intelligence and alert Border Patrol agents to something suspicious. Proponents say this helps keep Border Patrol agents out in the field instead of sitting in front of computer screens watching for activity. But it also increases AI decision-making along the border when experts have warned about the technology’s potential for bias or other problems.\n\n\n\nThe big GOP tax cuts and spending bill passed by Congress last summer requires that CBP buys only the autonomous towers, and the department is deploying an additional 95.\n\n\n\nUnderground, buried fiberoptic cables can sense movement, capturing data that is also then analyzed by AI. \n\n\n\n“We follow the contour of the land. We go through trees. We go down into the river banks. We can go absolutely everywhere,” said Magnus McEwen-King, CEO of Sintela, which has a contract with CBP to install the cables. He spoke at a recent border security expo in Phoenix, where some of the technology was on display.\n\n\n\nCBP also uses ground sensors and trail cameras to detect smuggling routes.\n\n\n\nConcerns over cost and future plans\n\n\n\nThe nonpartisan watchdog group Taxpayers for Common Sense has questioned both the huge amounts of money for the wall-building and whether taxpayers are getting their money’s worth.\n\n\n\nIn 2011, under Democratic President Barack Obama, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano pulled the plug on a project to build a “virtual wall” of integrated technology like radars, sensors and cameras across the entire border after it ran over budget, faced technological glitches and was behind schedule.\n\n\n\nJosh Sewell, director of research and policy at Taxpayers for Common Sense, said the organization would like to see more “robust evaluation” of the technologies being used to avoid similar scenarios. And he criticized the Trump administration for lack of oversight on how the money is being spent, a charge CBP has denied, citing “oversight mechanism.”\n\n\n\nIn the Big Bend area of southern Texas, opposition to the department’s wall-building plans gathered strong bipartisan support especially in the most sensitive areas that run through a state and national park and a wildlife area. \n\n\n\nCBP now says it is not planning to build a 30-foot-high bollard wall in those areas. Its recently announced plans include installing patrol roads and some barriers designed to stop cars and using detection technologies.\n\n\n\nClara Benson, who is one of the founders of the No Big Bend Wall coalition, says bright lights in the area designed to illuminate the border could pollute the skies in an area renowned for having some of the best views of the stars. Even without a 30-foot-tall steel wall running through the land, there is concern about CBP’s plans.\n\n\n\n“There’s still a lot of fear and dread that the plan is still going to be quite damaging,” she said.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/trump-administration-smart-wall-us-mexico-border/4044247/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Rebecca Santana | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-07-02T16:49:35.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F07%2FAP26182761624524.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1200%2C687","slug":"trump-administrations-46-billion-smart-wall-races-ahead-on-us-mexico-border"},{"id":"bwmj1x","title":"Utz potato chips issued highest-level FDA recall over salmonella concerns","excerpt":"The Food and Drug Administration has elevated its recall of Utz potato chips to its highest level over concerns of potential salmonella contamination, which can cause foodborne illness.\n\n\n\nThe FDA classified the recall of some of the company’s Dirty and Zapp’s brand chips as a Class 1 designation...","content":"The Food and Drug Administration has elevated its recall of Utz potato chips to its highest level over concerns of potential salmonella contamination, which can cause foodborne illness.\n\n\n\nThe FDA classified the recall of some of the company’s Dirty and Zapp’s brand chips as a Class 1 designation, its highest level, according to Friday’s weekly enforcement report. The report does not explain why the recall warranted its most serious classification. \n\n\n\nThe Class 1 designation is used for “a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death,” according to the FDA. \n\n\n\nIn May, Utz voluntarily recalled these potato chip brands due to the risk of salmonella contamination with the dry milk powder used to make seasoning. The powder, sourced from California Dairies and supplied by a third-party, tested negative for salmonella before the company used it in the chips. \n\n\n\nIn a May 5 press release, Utz said it had not detected salmonella in any of its products and that there had been no reports of illness. The company said it issued the recall out of “an abundance of caution.”\n\n\n\n\n\nThe company said in May that no illnesses were reported in connection with the recalled chips.\n\n\n\nWhich Utz products are included in the recall?\n\n\n\nThree flavors of Zapp’s chips and three flavors of Dirty chips, totaling over 650,000 bags, are affected by the recall update from Friday. They include: \n\n\n\n\n1.5-ounce Zapp’s Brand Bayou Blackened Ranch Potato Chips with UPC code 83791272917 and best-by dates and batch codes of Aug. 3 (26030070101), Aug. 10 (26036070102), Aug. 17 (26043070101) and Aug. 24 (26052070103).\n\n\n\n\n\n2.5-ounce Zapp’s Brand Bayou Blackened Ranch Potato Chips with UPC code 83791272924 and best-by dates and batch codes of Aug. 3 (26029070104), Aug. 17 (26044070104; 26045070104) and Aug. 31 (26058070104).\n\n\n\n\n\n8-ounce Zapp’s Brand Bayou Blackened Ranch Potato Chips with UPC code 83791272931 and best-by and batch codes of July 27 (26024070105; 26024070104), Aug. 3 (26029070104; 26030070104), Aug. 10 (26037070105; 26038070105), Aug. 17 (26044070105; 26045070105).\n\n\n\n\n\n1.5-ounce Zapp’s Brand Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips (60 ct) with UPC code 83791010144 and best-by and batch codes of Aug. 3 (26030070101; 26031070101) and Aug. 10 (26036070102; 26037070102).\n\n\n\n\n\n2.5-ounce Zapp’s Brand Big Cheezy Potato Chips with UPC code 83791192208, best-by date of Aug. 31 and batch code 26058070104.\n\n\n\n\n\n8-ounce Zapp’s Brand Big Cheezy Potato Chips with UPC code 83791192246, best-by date of Aug. 31 and batch code 26058070104 or 26059070104.\n\n\n\n\n\n2-ounce Dirty Brand Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips with UPC code 83791520148 and best-by and batch codes of Aug. 3 (26030070104; 26031070104; 26031070101), Aug. 10 (26038070102; 26038070103).\n\n\n\n\n\n2-ounce Dirty Brand Maui Onion Potato Chips with UPC code 83791520162, best-by date of Aug. 8 and batch code 26052070103.\n\n\n\n\n\n2-ounce Dirty Brand Sour Cream and Onion Potato Chips with UPC code 83791520094, best-by date of Aug. 31 and batch code 26059070104.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to do if you bought recalled products\n\n\n\nIf you purchased any of the included in this recall, you should not eat them and throw them out, the company urges.\n\n\n\nConsumers who have concerns or would like a refund should contact the Utz online or call 1-877-423-0149.\n\n\n\nSalmonella symptoms\n\n\n\nSymptoms of salmonella infection, known as salmonellosis, can include:\n\n\n\n\nStomach cramps\n\n\n\nDiarrhea\n\n\n\nNausea\n\n\n\nVomiting\n\n\n\nFever\n\n\n\nHeadache\n\n\n\nBlood in the stool\n\n\n\n\nThe symptoms of a salmonella infection generally resolve on their own, but an infection can sometimes cause dehydration serious enough to require hospitalization. If the infection moves beyond the intestinal tract, it can cause life-threatening issues.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/recall-alert/utz-potato-chips-fda-recall-salmonella-concerns/4044242/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Sarah Jacoby and Ally Gallant | NBC News","publishDate":"2026-07-02T16:31:14.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F07%2FThe-girl-takes-crispy-fried-fatty-potato-chips-fro-1351837172-Getty.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1200%2C691","slug":"utz-potato-chips-issued-highest-level-fda-recall-over-salmonella-concerns"},{"id":"ipwdds","title":"Flower Mound bank robber sentenced to six years in federal prison","excerpt":"A Denton man that made out with about $450,000 in cash after robbing multiple banks in 2022 and 2023, including one in Flower Mound, was recently handed his prison sentence.\nJonathan Mark Fleming, 41, will serve six and a half years in federal prison after U.S. District Judge Richard Schell sente...","content":"A Denton man that made out with about $450,000 in cash after robbing multiple banks in 2022 and 2023, including one in Flower Mound, was recently handed his prison sentence.\nJonathan Mark Fleming, 41, will serve six and a half years in federal prison after U.S. District Judge Richard Schell sentenced Fleming Monday, according to a report from WFAA.\nFleming was first reported to have robbed PointBank in Flower Mound wearing all black clothing, ski goggles and gloves in February 2023.\nHe was later charged for that robbery and and one that occurred at a Wells Fargo Bank in Denton in November 2022.\nAccording to WFAA, Fleming was involved in third robbery sometime in 2022 or 2023.\nIn total, he absconded with approximately $450,000 in cash.\nPolice were able to find Fleming because of an anonymous tip that came after officials released surveillance footage of the vehicle Fleming used to execute each heist.\nAccording to WFAA, officials tracked Fleming down by following the paper trail he left when he purchased a luxury truck from a car dealership with a large cash down payment and the trade-in of a red sports car.\nWhen officials found Fleming in his apartment, they also found evidence linking him to the crime scenes, including the ski mask, goggles, a gun belt and the duffle bag used.\nLaw enforcement also found large sums of cash still in original bank currency bands, multiple firearms, including a handgun believed to have been used during the robberies, two police radio scanners and bank receipts showing Fleming had made deposits in the amounts ranging from $19,000 to $40,000 spread across various accounts.\nDenton, Flower Mound and Lewisville police departments worked together, in coordination with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, to bring down Fleming, who plead guilty to bank robbery.\nThe post Flower Mound bank robber sentenced to six years in federal prison appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/07/02/flower-mound-bank-robber-sentenced-to-six-years-in-federal-prison/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)","author":"Micah Pearce","publishDate":"2026-07-02T16:20:53.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crosstimbersgazette.com%2Fcrosstimbersgazette%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F02%2FScreen-Shot-2023-02-24-at-11.19.14-AM-e1783009507520.png","slug":"flower-mound-bank-robber-sentenced-to-six-years-in-federal-prison"},{"id":"tkua9r","title":"Preparing for Wildfires","excerpt":"Know your community’s evacuation plans.","content":"Know your community’s evacuation plans.","url":"https://www.dentoncounty.gov/1768","source":"Denton County Government - News","author":"Denton County Government - News","publishDate":"2026-07-02T16:16:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"preparing-for-wildfires"},{"id":"tkua9u","title":"Preparing For a Flood","excerpt":"Keep yourself and your loved ones safe by planning ahead.","content":"Keep yourself and your loved ones safe by planning ahead.","url":"https://www.dentoncounty.gov/1765","source":"Denton County Government - News","author":"Denton County Government - News","publishDate":"2026-07-02T16:14:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"preparing-for-a-flood"},{"id":"tkua9x","title":"Preparing for a Winter Storm","excerpt":"Be prepared before a winter storm hits by planning ahead.","content":"Be prepared before a winter storm hits by planning ahead.","url":"https://www.dentoncounty.gov/1762","source":"Denton County Government - News","author":"Denton County Government - News","publishDate":"2026-07-02T16:13:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"preparing-for-a-winter-storm"},{"id":"tkuabg","title":"Preparing for a Tornado","excerpt":"Know the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning.","content":"Know the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning.","url":"https://www.dentoncounty.gov/1749","source":"Denton County Government - News","author":"Denton County Government - News","publishDate":"2026-07-02T16:07:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"preparing-for-a-tornado"},{"id":"tkua9q","title":"Stay Safe During a Wildfire","excerpt":"Protect yourself from smoke.","content":"Protect yourself from smoke.","url":"https://www.dentoncounty.gov/1769","source":"Denton County Government - News","author":"Denton County Government - News","publishDate":"2026-07-02T16:06:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"stay-safe-during-a-wildfire"},{"id":"rgs3kq","title":"Storm season gives way to scorching summer","excerpt":"Denton County has now made it through a winter ice storm and the severe storms of April and May. Now comes what is statistically the deadliest weather hazard of the year: extreme heat. As mentioned last month—but it bears repeating—excessive heat kills more Americans each year than tornadoes and ...","content":"Denton County has now made it through a winter ice storm and the severe storms of April and May. Now comes what is statistically the deadliest weather hazard of the year: extreme heat. As mentioned last month—but it bears repeating—excessive heat kills more Americans each year than tornadoes and hurricanes combined.\nHere are the numbers. June’s average high temperature was 91.2 degrees, just one-half degree above Denton’s normal June high of 90.7. The average overnight low was 72.5 degrees, well above the normal low of 68.9 degrees.\nRainfall wasn’t bad, but it still fell short of normal. As of June 25, Denton Enterprise Airport had recorded 1.91 inches of rain, more than an inch below the normal June rainfall of 3.04 inches. Rainfall across Denton County was scattered and infrequent. The heaviest rainfall occurred June 6-7, when severe thunderstorms swept across North Texas, producing 1.91 inches of rain at the airport. Hail up to golf ball size (1.75 inches) also fell on June 7. Another 0.04 inch of rain was recorded June 12, followed by only a trace on June 18. That brought the month’s total to 1.91 inches. For the year, Denton County has received 13.38 inches of rain, about 5 inches below normal.\nThe Climate Prediction Center is forecasting warmer-than-normal temperatures and slightly below-normal precipitation for July. Historically, July is North Texas’ hottest and driest month, with an average high of 95.7 degrees, an average overnight low of 73.2 degrees and normal rainfall of just 1.77 inches. If those warmer, drier conditions materialize, the region could face increased wildfire danger and tighter watering restrictions.\nSpeaking of water, did you know it’s impossible to truly “waste” water? It’s true. One of my meteorology textbooks explained it this way: “Adam and Eve may have bathed in the water you brushed your teeth with this morning.”\nThe hydrologic, or water, cycle continually moves and purifies water around the Earth. Water from your sink flows into the sewer system, where it’s treated before entering a nearby creek or river. From there, it eventually reaches the Gulf through rivers such as the Trinity, Brazos or Sabine. Some of that water evaporates, leaving its salt behind in the ocean. As the water vapor rises and cools, it forms clouds, fog, rain and storms. The fresh water eventually falls back to Earth, filters naturally through soil and limestone into aquifers, or replenishes lakes, rivers and streams before making its way back to the sea which washes the seashores twice a day with the tides. Who could’ve thought up something that ingenious?\nThe post Storm season gives way to scorching summer appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/07/02/storm-season-gives-way-to-scorching-summer/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)","author":"Brad Barton","publishDate":"2026-07-02T16:00:15.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"storm-season-gives-way-to-scorching-summer"},{"id":"3hjobd","title":"Hot dog hot takes with Joey Chestnut: Q&A with the legendary competitive eater","excerpt":"It was best to be seated early for Chestnut family dinners.\n\n\n\nEarlier, at least, than Joey Chestnut.\n\n\n\nBeing last to the table of eight could mean an empty plate and stomach. Not because there wasn’t enough food to go around. But because the member of the family who’d become the most dominant c...","content":"It was best to be seated early for Chestnut family dinners.\n\n\n\nEarlier, at least, than Joey Chestnut.\n\n\n\nBeing last to the table of eight could mean an empty plate and stomach. Not because there wasn’t enough food to go around. But because the member of the family who’d become the most dominant competitive eater of all time could consume seven servings on his own before anyone else even lifted a fork.\n\n\n\n“Everyone in my family knew I was the biggest eater,” Chestnut told NBC Local prior to his quest for an 18th victory in the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on the Fourth of July. “Before dinner started, they would yell at me, like, ‘Hey! Don’t eat fast, leave some for everybody else!’”\n\n\n\nChestnut never leaves leftovers — or much chance of someone eating more than him.\n\n\n\nHe ate his way into the record books, holding more than 50 world records, according to Major League Eating. That includes 76 hot dogs in 10 minutes during the 2021 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, a record the 42-year-old king of consumption intends to gobble up.  \n\n\n\n“I’m putting together a plan for a new record, and I feel like things are going to work out,” Chestnut said. ”I’m gonna be pushing hard. I’m hungry.”\n\n\n\nJust as he was at those family dinners in Vallejo, California – with his parents, three brothers and two sisters – in what essentially were his earliest eating contests. At the time, having the reputation of being a fast eater left a bad taste in Chestnut’s mouth.\n\n\n\n“Growing up,” he said, “I was a little bit self-conscious of it.”\n\n\n\nHe didn’t fully ingest it until college, when he was pursuing a civil engineering degree at San Jose State University.  \n\n\n\n“My friends realized like, ‘Oh my God! He can eat fast!’” Chestnut recalled. “So, they made me do my first contest, I didn’t even really want to.”\n\n\n\nIt was a lobster-eating contest at a casino in Reno, Nevada – and a 21-year-old Chestnut agreed to enter when he was offered a free hotel room.  \n\n\n\n“Then when I got on stage for the first time I was like, ‘Oh my God, I love this. I don’t have to hold back at all.’ It’s crazy, they’re yelling at you to keep eating.”\n\n\n\nBut…he bit off more than he can chew. He was a rookie and ate like one, finishing third.\n\n\n\nHe earned his seat at the table in his second contest, eating 6.3 pounds of deep-fried asparagus to win a contest at the Stockton Asparagus Festival in California — the same contest that, years later, he’d set a world record in by eating more than 12 pounds.  \n\n\n\n“It became my favorite thing in life, competitive eating and beating people,” he said.\n\n\n\nHe developed an appetite for a new career path.\n\n\n\n“I was doing everything right…pretty much,” he said. “I was getting my civil engineer degree finished, working construction management. Then the eating was, like, a lot more fun.”\n\n\n\nNot so much for his parents who had put food on the table.\n\n\n\n“My mom wasn’t thrilled,” Chestnut said. “One of her things was, ‘As long as you’re healthy, you can do it.’ So, I put a lot into my health. I eat really clean in between, so on the weekends I can go have a really, really good time.”\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFourth of July\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t18 hours ago\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow to watch Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo in the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFourth of July\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 21\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJoey Chestnut will defend hot dog eating title while on probation for battery\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nThe man known as “Jaws” – who has won 17 of the 20 Nathan’s contests he’s competed in and consumed 1,289 hot dogs while doing so – regularly follows a low-carb, high-protein diet.\n\n\n\nHe’s had some cheat days of late while competing in food-eating competitions at Diamond Baseball Holdings minor league baseball games across the country — a tour in which he ate 10 cheeseburger dogs in 83 seconds in Reading, Pennsylvania, and 10 cinnamon rolls and 10 bowls of chili in three minutes and 36 seconds in Wichita, Kansas.\n\n\n\nThey are appetizers for his main course: the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest.\n\n\n\n“Get the reps in,” he said, “and my body will just be a hot-dog-eating machine by the Fourth of July.”\n\n\n\nChestnut talks more about hot dogs, his favorite and most hated foods, his career and other topics in a Q&A…\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a milestone Fourth of July for the country with the 250th anniversary, do you have anything special planned for the hot dog eating contest?\n\n\n\n“Oh my gosh, I’m gonna be pushing hard. I’m hungry. Im doing everything I can to try to get high, high numbers.\n\n\n\nDo you ever crave hot dogs or eat them just for pleasure?\n\n\n\n“Even if it’s midweek, no matter what, there’s always a reason for me to have a hot dog. I always have hot dogs, at least the meats, in the house. The buns, sometimes I wrap them in a cheese tortilla.”\n\n\n\nHow many hot dogs do you eat in a normal serving if you’re at a barbecue or baseball game?\n\n\n\n“Sometimes I can limit myself to one. But that’s rare. In Toledo [while attending a minor league baseball game] it was three. It was pretty quick. It just looks better on the plate. You can’t have a plate with one.”\n\n\n\nWhat condiments do you normally put on your hot dogs?\n\n\n\n“If I can get ‘em, raw onions and mustard. They’re pretty simple. If no raw onions, mustard is fine with me. Sometimes I’m craving a full-on Chicago dog with all the toppings. There’s a couple places in Indiana that do really good, drag it through the sink and they top it.”\n\n\n\nDo you ever think you’ll ever get sick of hot dogs?\n\n\n\n“No way. I love hot dogs. There’s so many styles with all of the different condiments, and they go perfect with being at a baseball game or other sporting events.  I’ve probably eaten more hot dogs than anyone, and that’s not going to stop!”\n\n\n\nHow do you and your stomach feel after a hot dog eating contest?\n\n\n\n“I’ll feel bloated and disgusting, but I’ve honestly come to kind of like that feeling. I think of it like my equivalent of the ‘runner’s high!’”\n\n\n\nWhat do you do the rest of the day to soothe the stomach and feel better? \n\n\n\n“I likely won’t eat the rest of the day. Mostly just water and liquids to stay hydrated and keep things moving. The day after I’ll start to add some fiber.  Likely a salad or maybe some yogurt. Then I just gradually build back from there.”\n\n\n\nWhat’s your diet normally like?\n\n\n\n“It’s a fairly green diet. Lots of greens, good protein, stay away from carbs, sugar during the week completely. I don’t have bread in my house unless it’s a practice or something. I try to do coffee in the morning, not too much breakfast. I like to have one larger meal a day and then a couple little protein supplements.”\n\n\n\nWhat’s something people would be surprised to learn about you?\n\n\n\n“I love to have a garden…I love good tomatoes. Cucumbers. Gardening. I’m just a goofy dude.”\n\n\n\nWhat’s your favorite food?\n\n\n\n“You’re married to one woman and that’s fine, but you don’t have to be married to one food. I get cravings. I love prime rib some days…Or I love good Mexican food…tacos and burritos, it makes me happy. I get a craving for a good pasta, good pasta with a pesto sauce. It’s like a cheat day for me if I eat pasta. When I eat it, oh my God, it sticks on me. If I eat like six pounds of pasta, the next day I’m like six pounds heavier.”\n\n\n\nWhat’s your most hated food?\n\n\n\n“I’ve been done dirty sometimes by a couple sponsors. There’s this zombie pub crawl in Minnesota. It was cow brain tacos. They pitched it to me, they were gonna really cook them like gourmet style. They sent me the recipe, so I made them at home. Then when I got to the event they were like boiled brains. They were rough, there were purple veins sticking out. That was gnarly. I won’t be doing cow brain tacos again.”\n\n\n\nWhat food would you most like to try in an eating competition that you haven’t done yet?\n\n\n\n“I would love to do a little bit more overseas. It would be really cool to do some pasta in Italy. That would give me a reason or really have a cheat day. Or do sushi in Japan.”\n\n\n\nWhat do you remember most about your first eating contest?\n\n\n\n“It was lobster. I just turned 21 and it was at a casino in Reno, Nevada. So, they offered me a free hotel room if I did the contest, and I was like I’ll do it. And so, I did it and it was such a pleasant surprise how much I loved it. It’s my favorite thing in life, competitive eating and beating people.”\n\n\n\nWhat’s your advice to new competitive eaters?\n\n\n\n“Don’t forget to breathe. A lot of people, they’re eating in front of people for the first time and they keep stuffing their mouth and they forget to breathe, and they’re like a deer in headlights and panic. Stay calm, swallow, breathe and wiggle it down.”\n\n\n\nWhat do you do to prepare for the hot dog eating contest?\n\n\n\n“Hopefully when I’m doing really well, I’m working out, I can recover and do a practice every fifth, sixth, if I’m not recovering fast, every seventh day. Hopefully I’ll be able to do a good number of practices, get the reps in and my body will just be a hot dog eating machine by the Fourth of July.”\n\n\n\nWhat are the practices like?\n\n\n\n“Oh baby, they’re full-on simulated contests. I videotape them, I have a couple of friends yelling at me. It gets intense. Sometimes I’m slowing down and it’s like no you gotta keep on going. Then I watch the video and try to simulate eating later in the week. A lot of trial and error over the years I’ve kept a lot of notes of what works and what doesn’t.”\n\n\n\nWhat’s your gameday routine for eating competitions?\n\n\n\n“I’ll do my fast the day of, probably 24 hours no solid food. Make sure I’m empty and it’s an easy highway to digest. It’s a clean highway, there’s no traffic jams. So, that’s the way I do it, even if it’s a smaller event, my body, I prep it so it’s easy to get it in, get it down and recover.”\n\n\n\nWhat are you most proud of in your career?\n\n\n\n“The hot dogs on the Fourth of July. Consistency, a lot of people can win something once or twice, but being able to do it over and over again. Consistency and longevity, I’ve been able to really make my body work for me for a long term.”\n\n\n\nWhat does it feel like to be the undisputed GOAT of something?\n\n\n\n“It’s wild. There are people who will still say [Takeru] Kobayashi, I love those people because they keep me pushing hard. I don’t think anybody goes in wanting to be the GOAT of anything, but you just find something you’re absolutely obsessed with. I’m obsessed, and I love it and I got lucky and it’s been such a fun ride.”\n\n\n\nWho better to end this national debate than Joey Chestnut himself…is a hot dog a sandwich?\n\n\n\n“No, a hot dog is a hot dog. It’s pretty simple. You don’t go to sandwich shops looking for a hot dog. And you don’t go to a hot dog shop looking for an Italian sub.”","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/one-on-one-with-joey-chestnut-his-first-eating-contest-least-favorite-food-is-a-hot-dog-a-sandwich/4043306/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Mike Gavin","publishDate":"2026-07-02T15:58:47.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2222807983-e1782869802732.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D6608%2C3723","slug":"hot-dog-hot-takes-with-joey-chestnut-qa-with-the-legendary-competitive-eater"},{"id":"956k12","title":"Babies born this year to receive ‘Freedom 250' Social Security cards, Trump administration says","excerpt":"Babies born in the U.S. this week through the end of the year will receive a Social Security card bearing the Freedom 250 logo to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary, the Trump administration announced Wednesday.\n\n\n\n“The next generation of Americans born during this historic year will rece...","content":"Babies born in the U.S. this week through the end of the year will receive a Social Security card bearing the Freedom 250 logo to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary, the Trump administration announced Wednesday.\n\n\n\n“The next generation of Americans born during this historic year will receive limited-edition Social Security cards bearing the Freedom 250 logo. Under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump, we are strengthening Social Security, improving service, and building an SSA to serve Americans today and in the future,” Social Security Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano said in a statement.\n\n\n\nThe limited-edition Social Security cards will be issued only to infants born from July 2 through December 31. Any replacement or duplicate cards ordered in that time period will not be printed with the Freedom 250 logo, the agency said.\n\n\n\nThe announcement comes as the nation plans to celebrate its semiquintennial birthday this weekend.\n\n\n\nAmong the celebrations in Washington are the ongoing Great American State Fair and Saturday’s planned Salute to America fireworks celebration. Those events and others, like the Sail250 celebration, this fall’s Patriot Games and the Rededicate 250 prayer jubilee that took place in May, were planned by Freedom 250, a group created by the Trump administration last year to create programming commemorating the nation’s 250th.\n\n\n\nFreedom 250, which was established by the Trump administration last year, is a separate entity from America250, a group that was created ten years ago through an act of Congress for the purpose of planning events to celebrate the nation’s semiquincentennial. \n\n\n\nCritics of Freedom 250 say the group is injecting partisanship into anniversary celebrations that are meant to be free from politics, but the group bills itself as nonpartisan and says that all are welcome to their events.\n\n\n\nThe commemorative Social Security cards are not the first official government documents to bear a symbol of the Trump administration this year.\n\n\n\nIn April, the State Department announced that Americans could receive a passport bearing an image of President Donald Trump on the inside cover if they chose to order passports from the Washington Passport Agency.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/babies-social-security-card-freedom-250/4044199/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Alexandra Marquez | NBC News","publishDate":"2026-07-02T15:34:39.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F07%2FGettyImages-615850898-e1783023608257.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D4524%2C2550","slug":"babies-born-this-year-to-receive-freedom-250-social-security-cards-trump-administration-says"},{"id":"acs8x4","title":"More people may be at risk for red meat allergy caused by ticks than previously thought","excerpt":"Far more people may be at risk for alpha-gal syndrome, the tick-borne illness that triggers an allergy to red meat, than previously thought.\n\n\n\nNearly a quarter of adults in five states where lone star ticks are prevalent are estimated to show signs that they’ve been bitten, according to new rese...","content":"Far more people may be at risk for alpha-gal syndrome, the tick-borne illness that triggers an allergy to red meat, than previously thought.\n\n\n\nNearly a quarter of adults in five states where lone star ticks are prevalent are estimated to show signs that they’ve been bitten, according to new research published Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.\n\n\n\nAlpha-gal syndrome is caused by ticks, usually the lone star tick, that have previously fed on mammals like cows, deer, goats and pigs. Those animals have a specific sugar molecule in their blood called alpha-gal. When those ticks go on to bite humans, they can transmit the molecule to people.\n\n\n\nIn some people, that triggers an allergic reaction to red meat, as well as meat byproducts like gelatin.\n\n\n\nThe new research is an analysis of blood samples from 3,000 adults in 10 states who donated blood from November 2024 to April 2025. People living in states already known to have high levels of lone star ticks were much more likely to have evidence that they’ve already been bitten by a tick and exposed to alpha-gal. \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout 24% of adults in five states — Arkansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Tennessee and Virginia — were estimated to have antibodies to alpha-gal, according to the analysis. The presence of alpha-gal antibodies means that a person has been exposed to the alpha-gal molecule at some point.\n\n\n\nThose antibodies don’t mean a person has alpha-gal syndrome, or should even be tested for it, said lead study author Dr. Eleanor Saunders, an infectious disease specialist at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. It simply indicates that they’ve likely been bitten by a tick that could make them sick.\n\n\n\nThe report isn’t intended “to create vegetarians out of people who don’t want to be them,” Saunders said. “We are concerned about overdiagnosis.” \n\n\n\nHowever, Saunders said it’s possible that those antibodies could raise a person’s risk of developing alpha-gal syndrome in the future. More studies need to be done, she said, to understand that level of risk.\n\n\n\nThe CDC has previously estimated that about 450,000 people in the U.S. could have alpha-gal syndrome, but the true prevalence is unknown. Only a handful of state health departments require doctors to report cases. And the condition has not yet made the list of diseases, such as Lyme disease and West Nile virus, tracked by the National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System, in which states voluntarily inform federal health officials of case counts.\n\n\n\n\n\nThat’s “mind-boggling,” said Sharon Forsyth, executive director of the nonprofit Alpha-Gal Alliance Action Fund, which works to raise awareness about the condition. “There’s no doubt that alpha-gal is one of the most common vector-borne diseases in the United States, yet they’re not counting cases. How insane is that?” \n\n\n\nThe CDC, along with the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists, meet annually to vote on nationally notifiable diseases. \n\n\n\nForsyth said that the number of people joining alpha-gal support groups has surged in recent years. And cases are forecasted to grow.\n\n\n\nWhile alpha-gal syndrome tends to be concentrated in the East and Midwest, it’s expected to spread farther west as the ticks that cause it continue to migrate, said Dr. Scott Commins, an allergy immunology specialist at the University of North Carolina Department of Medicine in Chapel Hill.\n\n\n\n“We’re seeing an increase in cases in the Oklahoma region, and northward into the Great Lakes,” Commins, a co-author of the new research, said. As winters become warmer, deer populations move into new areas of the country. The ticks that feed on those animals go with them. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe lone star tick isn’t the only one that can cause alpha-gal syndrome. According to the Alpha-Gal Alliance Action Fund, black-legged ticks, Cayenne ticks and Asian longhorned ticks can also transmit that sugar molecule to people.\n\n\n\nSymptoms of alpha-gal syndrome usually don’t appear right away, like they would for a peanut allergy, which can occur as soon as a person is exposed. It takes the body a while to digest meat, so symptoms often occur hours after a meal. That can sometimes make it difficult for people to connect their symptoms to what they ate.\n\n\n\nAccording to the CDC, symptoms include: \n\n\n\n\nHives or itchy rash\n\n\n\nNausea, vomiting or diarrhea\n\n\n\nSevere stomach pain, heartburn or indigestion\n\n\n\nCough, shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing\n\n\n\nDrop in blood pressure or dizziness\n\n\n\nSwelling of the lips, throat, tongue or eye lids\n\n\n\nAnaphylaxis, a life-threatening condition\n\n\n\n\nOnce a person develops alpha-gal syndrome, it is a lifelong condition. \n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHealth\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNov 13, 2025\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFirst death reported from meat allergy caused by tick bite\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHealth\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 14\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat to know about alpha-gal syndrome, the life-threatening meat allergy caused by tick bites","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/health/red-meat-allergy-ticks-alpha-gal-syndrome-cdc-risk/4044180/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Erika Edwards | NBC News","publishDate":"2026-07-02T15:15:16.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F07%2FLONE-STAR-TICK.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1200%2C675","slug":"more-people-may-be-at-risk-for-red-meat-allergy-caused-by-ticks-than-previously-thought"},{"id":"uizojp","title":"More Texas communities join cellphone emergency alert system after Central Texas floods","excerpt":"More communities in Texas and across the country are signing up to use the nation’s most powerful emergency alert system after deadly flooding in Central Texas exposed gaps in how warnings reach people in danger.\n\n\n\nNBC 5 Investigates learned more than 100 agencies nationwide, including more than...","content":"More communities in Texas and across the country are signing up to use the nation’s most powerful emergency alert system after deadly flooding in Central Texas exposed gaps in how warnings reach people in danger.\n\n\n\nNBC 5 Investigates learned more than 100 agencies nationwide, including more than two dozen in Texas, have applied over the last year to join the national wireless emergency alert system known as IPAWS.\n\n\n\nIt is the only system capable of reaching all cell phones and can be used during emergencies such as floods, wildfires or active shooter situations, sending warnings directly to mobile phones when time can make the difference between life and death.\n\n\n\nJeannette Sutton, an emergency alert researcher at the University at Albany, said the increase is encouraging.\n\n\n\n“I’m really glad to hear that there is an increase because it is one of the most powerful tools that they can have at their disposal,” Sutton said.\n\n\n\nSutton said the stunning Central Texas floods last July and the devastating Los Angeles wildfires in January of last year prompted more communities to join the program. She said those disasters served as deadly reminders of how quickly conditions can become dangerous.\n\n\n\n“Those two events coupled with one another really accelerated people’s interest in this problem and trying to put some solutions in place,” Sutton said.\n\n\n\nIn the year since deadly floodwaters hit Central Texas, the Federal Emergency Management Agency told NBC 5 Investigates it has seen increased interest in IPAWS, with at least 133 jurisdictions applying to join across the U.S., including 27 from Texas.\n\n\n\nFEMA said the first Texas application it received after the floods was from the North Texas Tollway Authority, which can now use IPAWS to reach phones along roadways in an emergency.\n\n\n\nCities, including Frisco and Arlington, also joined in the last year. Arlington officials told NBC 5 Investigates last summer that the catastrophic floods factored into their decision and that they worked quickly to implement IPAWS before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at AT&T Stadium so they could reach visitors’ phones in an emergency.\n\n\n\nAfter the flooding in Central Texas, NBC 5 Investigates reported that 120 of Texas’s 254 counties had no county or city agency authorized to send IPAWS alerts. In many cases, counties or cities had simply never signed up with the federal government.\n\n\n\nChristen Leaf, a parent who spoke with NBC 5 Investigates last year, said she was shocked to learn how many gaps existed. Leaf’s child was at Camp Mystic when the flooding occurred, but avoided the high water that killed 25 children and two counselors.\n\n\n\n“It’s shocking. It’s shocking. I mean, it’s disheartening because you know you think that there would be some sort of consistency at least within the same state, you know that you’re in,” Leaf said.\n\n\n\nLeaf hoped more Texas counties would join IPAWS. A year later, FEMA data shows that it is happening, though gaps remain in dozens of counties across the state. Some counties and cities said they use opt-in alert systems instead of IPAWS, allowing people to sign up to receive cell phone warnings. But experts said those systems do not have the same reach.\n\n\n\n“The number of people who opt in to local alerting and notification systems generally is around 20% of the population, which means you are really not able to get your message out to all of the people who need to hear it,” Sutton said.\n\n\n\nDuring last year’s flooding in Central Texas, the National Weather Service issued IPAWS alerts, though officials said those warnings may not have reached some people near the river in areas with poor cell service. FEMA records showed local officials had access to IPAWS but did not use it to send additional evacuation instructions.\n\n\n\nAuthorities have said they were uncertain whether telling some people to leave their homes in the darkness might increase the danger. Emergency warning experts told NBC 5 Investigates that they encourage communities to game-plan potential scenarios and craft messages in advance to avoid making difficult decisions in the heat of the moment.\n\n\n\nNow, out of tragedy, more communities are signing on to what is widely considered the nation’s most powerful warning tool.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tCentral Texas flood\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCentral Texas Flood\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t18 hours ago\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDallas parents find hope through faith after losing daughters in Texas floods\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCentral Texas Flood\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJul 2\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAfter the Flood: Resilience along the Guadalupe River\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCentral Texas Flood\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJul 1\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYear after July 4 flooding, responders say they left their hearts in Hill Country","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/investigations/more-texas-communities-join-cellphone-emergency-alert-system-after-central-texas-floods/4044167/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Scott Friedman, Eva Parks, Edward Ayala and Frank Heinz","publishDate":"2026-07-02T14:40:58.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F07%2Fipaws.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1920%2C1080","slug":"more-texas-communities-join-cellphone-emergency-alert-system-after-central-texas-floods"},{"id":"jxr27m","title":"Frisco's Little Bit Bakery draws lines flocking to a 21-year-old's front porch","excerpt":"If you drive through one Frisco neighborhood early on a Saturday morning, you might think something special is happening. Lawn chairs line the sidewalk. Customers sip coffee while waiting patiently. And just beyond the front yard, a bakery cart is about to roll onto the porch.\n\n\n\nThey’re waiting ...","content":"If you drive through one Frisco neighborhood early on a Saturday morning, you might think something special is happening. Lawn chairs line the sidewalk. Customers sip coffee while waiting patiently. And just beyond the front yard, a bakery cart is about to roll onto the porch.\n\n\n\nThey’re waiting for Little Bit Bakery.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe home bakery, operated by 21-year-old Angela Henson, has become a weekend destination for customers from across North Texas. Thanks to Texas’ Cottage Food Law, Henson is able to bake from her home and sell directly to customers — and demand has grown so quickly that many of her most popular items sell out within hours.\n\n\n\nHer Saturdays begin long before most people wake up.\n\n\n\n“I’ll wake up really early. I would say my average time is 2:30 in the morning… around 3,” she said, “I’ll bake, stock it up and just have it ready to go for 8 a.m. or whenever I open.”\n\n\n\nThe bakery’s popularity has been fueled in part by its growing social media presence, with thousands of followers on Instagram. \n\n\n\nCustomers quickly learned that arriving late often means leaving empty-handed.\n\n\n\n“We were way down there,” said Delilah Navarette of her first visit. “We had no idea how early we had to get here. We were worried we might not get anything.” \n\n\n\nThe menu changes weekly but often includes fresh sourdough bread, English muffins, cinnamon rolls and Henson’s highly sought-after oatmeal cream pies.\n\n\n\nRepeat customer Dana Eagle said the early wake-up call is worth it.\n\n\n\n“She is amazing. I love everything about what she’s doing. Her goodies — I don’t know what she does and what she puts in them, but they are phenomenal,” Eagle said on a recent Saturday. “And they’re well worth the wait. We got here a little after six o’clock this morning.”\n\n\n\nLittle Bit Bakery began after Henson discovered a love for baking during the COVID-19 pandemic, initially decorating custom cakes from home. Last September, she expanded the business by rolling a bakery cart onto her front porch, creating a neighborhood bakery experience that has quickly attracted a loyal following.\n\n\n\nThe business has grown enough that Henson has invested in larger equipment to keep up with demand. On a typical Saturday, she bakes about 85 loaves of sourdough, nearly 100 English muffins and lots of other baked goods.\n\n\n\n“I was able to get a bread oven, which has been probably the biggest game-changer of my entire life,” Henson said. “I wouldn’t be able to push out this much product at all without those things.” \n\n\n\nFor many customers, the appeal goes beyond the baked goods.\n\n\n\n“I think we’re kind of all her aunties — wishing her the best and supporting her,” Navarrete said.\n\n\n\nImages featured in this story were provided by HRN Photography.\n\n\n\n\nThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/friscos-little-bit-bakery-lines-customers-21-year-olds-porch/4044160/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Kristi Nelson and Robin Carter","publishDate":"2026-07-02T14:27:37.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F07%2FScreenshot-2026-07-02-at-2.58.27-PM.png%3Ffit%3D1237%2C704%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"friscos-little-bit-bakery-draws-lines-flocking-to-a-21-year-olds-front-porch"},{"id":"vdnc8b","title":"U.S. Olympic canoeist David ‘Davey' Hearn charged in Reflecting Pool vandalism","excerpt":"U.S. Olympic canoeist David “Davey” Hearn was indicted Thursday on a single count of destruction of property following his arrest last month at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. \n\n\n\nHearn was indicted in D.C. Superior Court on the felony charge. \n\n\n\nHearn previously told NBC News that he was ...","content":"U.S. Olympic canoeist David “Davey” Hearn was indicted Thursday on a single count of destruction of property following his arrest last month at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. \n\n\n\nHearn was indicted in D.C. Superior Court on the felony charge. \n\n\n\nHearn previously told NBC News that he was arrested and detained for five hours on June 19 after he touched a piece of the detached coating in the pool. He said he had stopped at the landmark during a bike ride “to satisfy my curiosity as a citizen of what was happening with all the algae and the peeling blue coating.” \n\n\n\nHearn said he did not remove, tear, or destroy any of the coating. \n\n\n\n“The condition of the Reflecting Pool was the same after I stepped away from the water as it was before I got there,” he said. \n\n\n\nSeveral people have been arrested and cited after President Donald Trump blamed, without evidence, vandals for destroying the pool. This spring, the pool underwent a $14-million-plus rehabilitation project, and a new liner and coating were added in a color Trump named “American flag blue.” \n\n\n\nBut photos of the pool showed that the blue sealant had started to peel away, leaving chunks floating on the surface, while algae growth turned the water green. \n\n\n\nLast month, the National Park Service said that the liner of the bottom of the pool was cut with a sharp knife or razor, causing damage to the foam sealant. The June 9 incident was reported to the U.S. Park Police. \n\n\n\nThe claims were made in a court document filed as part of a lawsuit by a nonprofit organization seeking to halt the Trump administration’s work on the pool. According to Frank Lands, deputy director of operations for the park service, roughly 70 fence post tops were also thrown into the pool.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/u-s-olympic-canoeist-david-hearn-charged-reflecting-pool-vandalism/4044151/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Minyvonne Burke, Marco Gacina and Ryan J. Reilly | NBC News","publishDate":"2026-07-02T14:04:52.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F07%2FGettyImages-72350489.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D3466%2C2281","slug":"us-olympic-canoeist-david-davey-hearn-charged-in-reflecting-pool-vandalism"},{"id":"dhhazc","title":"Jet ski crash on Grapevine Lake sends two to hospital","excerpt":"Three jet skis collided on Grapevine Lake Wednesday afternoon, sending a pair of riders to local hospitals.\nCrews from Flower Mound’s police and fire departments responded to a jet ski accident on Grapevine Lake around 4:05 p.m. Wednesday near Hollow Way.\n\nAccording to officials, three jet skis w...","content":"Three jet skis collided on Grapevine Lake Wednesday afternoon, sending a pair of riders to local hospitals.\nCrews from Flower Mound’s police and fire departments responded to a jet ski accident on Grapevine Lake around 4:05 p.m. Wednesday near Hollow Way.\n\nAccording to officials, three jet skis were involved in the accident, and all persons involved were successfully removed from the water via fire boat.\nThe event sent two people to a local hospital with injuries.\nCrews from the Grapevine Fire Department assisted Flower Mound FD in the water rescue.\nFlower Mound PD contacted the Texas Game Wardens in regard to the investigation, but an official cause of the wreck has not be released.\nThe post Jet ski crash on Grapevine Lake sends two to hospital appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/07/02/jet-ski-crash-on-grapevine-lake-sends-two-to-hospital/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)","author":"Micah Pearce","publishDate":"2026-07-02T14:04:18.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"jet-ski-crash-on-grapevine-lake-sends-two-to-hospital"},{"id":"99w0me","title":"Two Dallas Wings named WNBA All-Star starters","excerpt":"The Dallas Wings have two All-Star starters: Paige Bueckers and Jessica Shepard.\n\n\n\nBueckers, who is averaging nearly 20 points this season, received the most votes among all starters and will make her second straight All-Star start. She’s improved her points per game, assists per game, and shoot...","content":"The Dallas Wings have two All-Star starters: Paige Bueckers and Jessica Shepard.\n\n\n\nBueckers, who is averaging nearly 20 points this season, received the most votes among all starters and will make her second straight All-Star start. She’s improved her points per game, assists per game, and shooting percentages this season.\n\n\n\nShepard is making her All-Star debut in her sixth season, first with the Wings. The Wings already have more wins than they did last season. Shepard is averaging 14 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 assists per game. She leads the league with two triple-doubles this season.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOther starters include reigning league MVP A’ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark, and former TCU star Olivia Miles. \n\n\n\nThe WNBA All-Star game is July 25 at the United Center in Chicago.\nThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/wnba/two-dallas-wings-named-wnba-all-star-starters/4044139/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Charles Nichelson","publishDate":"2026-07-02T13:34:31.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F07%2F2026-05-29T030653Z_1768157147_MT1USATODAY29080830_RTRMADP_3_WNBA-LAS-VEGAS-ACES-AT-DALLAS-WINGS.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D6641%2C4427","slug":"two-dallas-wings-named-wnba-all-star-starters"},{"id":"e44ji4","title":"Dallas police step up Fourth of July public safety with bridge, freeway closures","excerpt":"Six months after a viral video showed several men firing automatic weapons along the Margaret McDermott Bridge on New Year’s Eve, Dallas Police are taking new steps to prevent similar incidents during this year’s Fourth of July holiday.\n\n\n\nThe Dallas Police Department announced it will implement ...","content":"Six months after a viral video showed several men firing automatic weapons along the Margaret McDermott Bridge on New Year’s Eve, Dallas Police are taking new steps to prevent similar incidents during this year’s Fourth of July holiday.\n\n\n\nThe Dallas Police Department announced it will implement first-of-its-kind road closures Saturday from 9 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., beginning a half hour before the end of the Klyde Warren Park Independence Day Celebration.\n\n\n\n“We’re letting them know it’s not going to happen again. It’s going to be different, and this is just another way for us to keep everyone safe,” Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux said.\n\n\n\nThe temporary closures will affect the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge, the Interstate 30 and Interstate 35E approaches to the Woodall Rodgers Freeway, the U.S. Highway 75 approach to the Woodall Rodgers Freeway, and streets surrounding Klyde Warren Park.\n\n\n\n\n\nPolice said they hope the closures will prevent the stalled traffic that occurred on New Year’s Eve, when vehicles stopped on roadways as people set off illegal fireworks and fired guns into the air.\n\n\n\n“Across the board, they need to know not to do it,” said Sgt. Kelvin Pope, a supervisor of the Dallas Police Traffic unit.\n\n\n\nDallas Police said they received more than 5,700 calls related to random gunfire between July 1 and July 5 last year.\n\n\n\nThe department also plans to increase its presence in the Highland Hills and Dixon Circle neighborhoods, which saw the highest number of random gunfire calls during last year’s Fourth of July weekend.\n\n\n\nFor those attending the FIFA Fan Fest fireworks celebration on Friday, police are encouraging people to carpool, use rideshare services or take public transportation. Street closures will also be in place near Gates 5 and 6 at Fair Park.\n\n\n\n“Please do not park your vehicles on the freeway, roadway or on the center median along the outer perimeter of Fair Park,” said Pope.\n\n\n\nPolice said the increased enforcement and temporary road closures are intended to prevent dangerous celebrations and random gunfire along some of Dallas’ busiest roadways during the holiday weekend.\n\n\n\nThis story was originally reported for broadcast by NBC DFW. AI tools helped convert the story into a digital article, and an NBC DFW journalist edited it again before publication.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dallas-pd-public-safety-plan-july-fourth-weekend/4044117/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Shannon Miller and Dominga Gutierrez","publishDate":"2026-07-02T12:59:22.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F05%2FDallas-Police-1.png%3Ffit%3D662%2C373%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"dallas-police-step-up-fourth-of-july-public-safety-with-bridge-freeway-closures"},{"id":"c38tb3","title":"This air conditioning strategy is the sweet spot for saving energy and money, experts say","excerpt":"Having air conditioning at home is a luxury that keeps people comfortable during the hottest months of the year, and it’s debated whether the AC should stay blasting or be turned off when people head to work during the day.\n\n\n\nSome swear that turning off the AC when they’re gone for a few hours i...","content":"Having air conditioning at home is a luxury that keeps people comfortable during the hottest months of the year, and it’s debated whether the AC should stay blasting or be turned off when people head to work during the day.\n\n\n\nSome swear that turning off the AC when they’re gone for a few hours is the most energy-efficient, cost-saving method. Others say it’s better to leave it running continuously, preventing the system from straining to rapidly cool the house down after the home has gotten warmer throughout the day. \n\n\n\nThree experts interviewed by The Associated Press agreed that setting the thermostat a few degrees higher than normal while you’re away is generally the best way to balance energy efficiency against comfort and humidity. \n\n\n\nWhile turning an AC unit off for several hours and turning it back on can save money and energy compared to continuously running it, that approach can lead to mold problems in humid environments as well as wear and tear that can cause more frequent repairs. The equation can also vary depending on other factors including comfort level, AC unit type and building insulation.\n\n\n\n\n\nAir conditioning strategies differ in humid or dry climates\n\n\n\nAccording to the U.S. Department of Energy, adjusting your thermostat by 7-10 degrees Fahrenheit for eight hours a day can save up to 10% a year on heating and cooling.\n\n\n\nExperts say there are a lot of factors to consider when deciding what AC habits save the most energy and money.\n\n\n\n“If you’re gone for like 15 minutes to go to the grocery store, you don’t get any gain” by turning off your AC, said Elizabeth Hewitt, professor and urban planning expert at Stony Brook University. \n\n\n\nBut as a general rule, “if you’re going for your work day, say for eight hours or so, you’ll almost always save more energy and money by turning things off,” she said. \n\n\n\nIn some climates, however, turning off the AC might not be feasible, so residents can set back their AC a few degrees instead of blasting cold air all day.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHealth\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJul 1\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAmid extreme heat wave, don't use fans indoors if it's above this temperature, experts warn\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExtreme Weather\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 29\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBeat the heat: How to recognize and treat heat stroke\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nIn dry places like Arizona, you can let the home warm up more by raising the thermostat a few degrees higher. But in humid climates like Florida, air inside the home can become damp and harder to cool, and turning the AC off for long periods can increase the risk of mold since the system helps control indoor moisture.\n\n\n\nBumping up the thermostat by 1 degree Fahrenheit yields about a 3% savings in cooling costs, said Patrick Phelan, mechanical engineering professor at Arizona State University.\n\n\n\nPhelan also said leaving your AC off for hours and then turning it back on could lead to wear that results in more frequent repairs. That is because it can take AC systems 15 to 30 minutes after they are turned on to perform most efficiently. \n\n\n\nHow much energy and money you can save depends on the kind of home you live in, said Gregor Henze, an architectural engineering professor at the University of Colorado Boulder.\n\n\n\nHomes built with heavy materials like concrete or brick hold in cool air longer, while older, draftier houses heat up faster. In less insulated homes, Henze said, it makes sense to adjust the thermostat even if you’re stepping out for just a few hours, because the indoor temperature can rise quickly.\n\n\n\n\n\nSome AC units save more energy than others\n\n\n\nWhether you have a window unit, a smart thermometer or central air could influence your savings.\n\n\n\nWindow units are generally less efficient because they’re installed in an open window, making it difficult to seal out hot air completely, said Hewitt. She added that spraying “cheap foam spray insulation in open windows or areas that are drafty is a really low-hanging fruit that doesn’t cost a lot of money and really helps retain the indoor temperature in your home.”\n\n\n\nPhelan says smart thermostats are a handy tool to remove the mental burden of tinkering with your manual thermostat multiple times a day. Smart thermostats “learn” by monitoring the occupancy with a sensor and raise the temperature when no one is home to conserve energy and lower it when people return.\n\n\n\n“If you’re going from just an ordinary manual thermostat to installing a smart one like a Nest, then you can expect something like 10% savings,” said Phelan.\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to cool your home without air conditioning\n\n\n\nEach expert said simple steps like blocking sunlight can go a long way in keeping homes cool.\n\n\n\nHenze pointed to “time-honored strategies” such as opening windows at night when it’s cooler. In dry climates, that night air doesn’t add much moisture, but in humid regions it can bring in dampness the AC will later need to remove.\n\n\n\nHewitt added that closing your blinds can make a difference of several degrees. \n\n\n\nPhelan also noted that some blinds are designed to reflect sunlight and said tinted window films are another option.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/maximize-air-conditioning-efficiency-summer-heat-wave/4044100/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Kiki Sideris and Isabella O'Malley | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-07-02T12:58:55.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F07%2FAC-WINDOW-UNIT.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1200%2C675","slug":"this-air-conditioning-strategy-is-the-sweet-spot-for-saving-energy-and-money-experts-say"},{"id":"tvdhnw","title":"Trump Accounts launch July 4, giving newborns $1,000. Here's what to know","excerpt":"On Saturday, President Donald Trump’s administration plans to launch Trump Accounts, tying the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence to an effort to boost financial independence for American kids.\n\n\n\nUnder the program, parents can open investment accounts for any chi...","content":"On Saturday, President Donald Trump’s administration plans to launch Trump Accounts, tying the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence to an effort to boost financial independence for American kids.\n\n\n\nUnder the program, parents can open investment accounts for any child born during Trump’s second term and automatically receive $1,000 from the government. Accounts can be opened on behalf of older children — as long as they don’t turn 18 before the end of the calendar year — but they will not receive the $1,000.\n\n\n\nThat money — and anything else deposited by employers, philanthropies and relatives — is invested in the stock market by private firms. Children can’t access the money until they turn 18, and then only for specific purposes, like paying for a home or school. \n\n\n\nThe accounts already have gotten a boost from billionaires beyond the $1,000 from the government. Michael Dell, the founder of Dell Technologies, and his wife, Susan, pledged to give $6.25 billion to the accounts of some kids who don’t qualify for the government’s $1,000. On Wednesday, Trump announced on Truth Social that Sanjay Mehrotra, CEO of Micron Technology, would give $250 million.\n\n\n\nThe donation “will help jumpstart the American Dream for these fabulous children as we celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary! This MASSIVE Investment will help MILLIONS of American children and families get a strong start in life, and give them REAL Financial Security,” wrote Trump, a Republican.\n\n\n\nTrump Accounts launch amid widespread affordability concerns. The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge rose to a new three-year high in May as gas prices peaked during the war with Iran. Food prices have risen since Trump’s inauguration, too. Meanwhile, many Americans are bracing for changes to social safety net programs like Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, which were cut under the same legislation that created Trump Accounts.\n\n\n\nHere’s what you need to know about Trump Accounts and how to claim the money:\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMelania Trump\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 12\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMelania Trump unveils a spinoff of Trump Accounts for children in foster care\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tpersonal finance\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJan 28\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYour baby could qualify for $1,000 with a ‘Trump Account.' Here's what to know\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nWhat is a Trump Account?\n\n\n\nIt’s a new savings tool in which money is invested in the stock market on a child’s behalf. The child can’t access the money until they turn 18 and can use it only for specific purposes, such as paying tuition, starting a business or making a down payment on a home. Families can already sign up at trumpaccounts.gov.\n\n\n\nAfter a parent or guardian opens an account, the U.S. Treasury Department will contribute $1,000 for newborns. Private banks and brokerages will manage the money, which must be invested in U.S. equity index funds that track the stock market and charge the accounts no more than 0.10% in annual fees.\n\n\n\nParents can contribute up to $2,500 annually in pretax income, much like they do for retirement accounts. Parents’ employers, relatives, friends, local governments and philanthropic groups can also pitch in. Yearly contributions are capped at $5,000, but contributions from governments and charities don’t count toward that total.\n\n\n\n“We’re doing something much better than giving the next generation a handout,” Trump said. “We’re giving them ownership of America’s future.”\n\n\n\nWho gets $1,000?\n\n\n\nAs part of the initiative’s launch, parents of older children also are encouraged to open accounts, but they won’t get the $1,000 bonus. That money is reserved for babies born during the calendar years of the current Trump administration. \n\n\n\nTo qualify for the $1,000 seed money, a baby must be a U.S. citizen, have a Social Security number and be born between Jan. 1, 2025, and Dec. 31, 2028. Any parent can open an account for a qualifying child, regardless of the parent’s immigration status.\n\n\n\nIt’s important to note the child won’t be able to access the money until they turn 18, except in rare circumstances. So the money can’t help with immediate expenses. And disbursements from the accounts will be subject to taxes.\n\n\n\nCan older kids get any bonuses for their Trump Account?\n\n\n\nSome can, thanks to contributions from some of the country’s wealthiest entrepreneurs. \n\n\n\nThe Dells’ $6.25 billion donation will allow some children who are age 10 or under to receive $250 in seed money if their parents open an account. That money is reserved for kids who live in ZIP codes with a median family income of $150,000 or less who are too old to get the $1,000 seed money from the Treasury.\n\n\n\nHedge fund founder Ray Dalio and his wife, Barbara, pledged $75 million for kids under age 10 in Connecticut, where Dalio lives. That would amount to $250 for 300,000 children in qualifying ZIP codes. \n\n\n\nTrump announced in January that investor Brad Gerstner would donate $250 to Trump Accounts for every child under age 5 in Indiana. \n\n\n\nSeveral major companies also plan to add Trump Account contributions to their benefits packages, including Uber, Intel, IBM, Nvidia and Steak ‘n Shake. The administration has encouraged such donations through what U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls the “50 State Challenge.”\n\n\n\nWhat’s the idea behind the accounts?\n\n\n\nBackers of the accounts say they want to introduce more people to the stock market and give even children born into poverty a chance to benefit from it. Supporters also say the accounts bolster capitalism when openly socialist candidates are growing more popular. \n\n\n\n“The answer to more socialism is more capitalism,” Gerstner said in January at a White House event. “This makes every child in America a capitalist from birth.”\n\n\n\nAbout 58% of U.S. households held stocks or bonds in 2022, according to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, though the wealthiest 1% owned almost half the value of stocks in that year.\n\n\n\nBefore Trump created the accounts, California, Connecticut and the District of Columbia were piloting baby bonds programs, which are similar to Trump Accounts in some ways. Several other states, including Maryland, are weighing programs.\n\n\n\nBut those programs are targeted to youths growing up in poverty or foster care, plus children who lost a parent to COVID-19. Wealthier children don’t benefit from them. They’re also managed by the state, not private investment firms.\n\n\n\nWhat do critics say?\n\n\n\nCritics point out the accounts do little to help children in their early years, when they’re most vulnerable and most likely to be in poverty. The accounts, they say, also fail to offset cuts the Trump administration and congressional Republicans have made to other programs that benefit young people and the adults in their lives, including food assistance and Medicaid. Republicans created the accounts in the Trump tax and spending cuts bill that reduced spending for some of those programs.\n\n\n\nAnd even with the contribution from the government, critics say the Trump Accounts will widen the wealth gap. Affluent families that can afford to make the maximum pretax contribution to the accounts will realize the greatest benefits. Poor families that can’t afford to set aside money for the accounts will benefit the least. Assuming a 7% annual return, the $1,000 in seed money would grow to roughly $3,570 over 18 years.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/trump-accounts-launch-july-4-newborns/4044084/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Moriah Balingit | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-07-02T12:38:39.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F07%2FAP26182640753207.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D7482%2C4988","slug":"trump-accounts-launch-july-4-giving-newborns-1000-heres-what-to-know"},{"id":"hwv8bx","title":"New information in Pooh Shiesty's Gucci Mane kidnapping, robbery case court docs","excerpt":"New federal court documents show what prosecutors say was the planned, armed kidnapping and robbery of Gucci Mane at a Dallas recording studio.\n\n\n\nRapper Pooh Shiesty, real name Lontrell Williams Jr., allegedly forced Gucci Mane, real name Radric Davis, to release him from his 1017 Records contra...","content":"New federal court documents show what prosecutors say was the planned, armed kidnapping and robbery of Gucci Mane at a Dallas recording studio.\n\n\n\nRapper Pooh Shiesty, real name Lontrell Williams Jr., allegedly forced Gucci Mane, real name Radric Davis, to release him from his 1017 Records contract. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe documents include video, photos, and screenshots of allegedly related text messages.\n\n\n\nWilliams’ father and fellow rapper Big30 were among the eight co-defendants listed when the charges were announced. Lontrell Williams Sr., Pooh Shiesty’s father, is allegedly the man in the picture on page 8 holding a document, believed to be the recording contract release form.\n\n\n\nOn pages 8 and 11, the court documents allege Pooh Shiesty’s dad printed the contract release form at a Staples just hours before the meeting.\n\n\n\nProsecutors say the video, which NBC 5 is working to obtain, captures Gucci Mane stating that “Pooh Shiesty dropped from 1017 (Records)” after signing the form, while someone blocked the door with a gun.\n\n\n\nThe alleged robbery has now been valued at $450,000, including Gucci Mane’s wedding band, watch, earrings and cash, according to page 9 of the court documents,\n\n\n\nPooh Shiesty only got out of a Florida prison last year for an unrelated gun charge. He was supposed to be on house arrest.\n\n\n\nProsecutors allege Pooh Shiesty was able “to travel to unapproved locations while he was supposed to be confined to his residence,” according to court docs, because he was “involved in an inappropriate relationship with at least one of his” case supervisors. That caseworker was later fired.\n\n\n\nText messages in page 21 of the court docs appear to show Pooh Shiesty talking about being “high and drunk,” which would be a violation of his probation.\n\n\n\nProsecutors say they have five cooperating victims/witnesses who corroborate the digital and physical evidence.\n\n\n\nPooh Shiesty remains in the Kaufman County jail, awaiting trial in February of 2027. Big30 was released on bond.\n\n\n\nPooh Shiesty faces up to life in prison if convicted. He’s pleaded not guilty to all charges.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/new-information-in-pooh-shiestys-gucci-mane-kidnapping-robbery-case-court-docs/4044104/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Charles Nichelson","publishDate":"2026-07-02T12:35:15.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F04%2Fimage-13-3.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1500%2C846","slug":"new-information-in-pooh-shiestys-gucci-mane-kidnapping-robbery-case-court-docs"},{"id":"yce8ga","title":"CDC is tracking the source of a parasite that causes ‘explosive' diarrhea","excerpt":"Cyclosporiasis, a nasty parasitic infection that causes “explosive” watery diarrhea, has sickened dozens of people in Michigan and other parts of the United States.\n\n\n\nCases of the gastrointestinal illness, caused by a parasite that spreads through contaminated food, have been on the rise in mult...","content":"Cyclosporiasis, a nasty parasitic infection that causes “explosive” watery diarrhea, has sickened dozens of people in Michigan and other parts of the United States.\n\n\n\nCases of the gastrointestinal illness, caused by a parasite that spreads through contaminated food, have been on the rise in multiple states since May, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. At least 20 people have been hospitalized nationwide so far.\n\n\n\nThe CDC is working to identify potential sources of the parasitic infection, which is commonly linked to fresh produce.\n\n\n\nJust last week, an unusual cluster of cases was reported in the Midwest. Health officials in Michigan are investigating a “sudden and large” increase in cases of cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.\n\n\n\nSince June 22, 2026, more than 170 cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported in southeast Michigan — up from 150 several days prior. That’s out of the norm for the state, officials say. “Michigan typically identifies 50 cases a year,” a spokesperson for the MDHHS said.\n\n\n\nCyclosporiasis is a seasonal illness in the U.S., and cases usually peak between May and August, per the CDC.\n\n\n\nIt’s not uncommon to see infections increase in the summer. However, the latest spike in Michigan has health officials on high alert and urging people to seek care if they experience symptoms.\n\n\n\nCyclosporiasis cases in the U.S.\n\n\n\nNationwide, at least 145 cases of cyclosporiasis were reported in 17 U.S. states between May 1 and June 16, according to the most recent data from the CDC. This data does not include the recent rise in cases in Michigan.\n\n\n\nPer the CDC, New York has reported the highest number of cases, followed by Illinois and Texas.\n\n\n\nThe infected range in age from 5 to 86 years old. There have been at least 20 hospitalizations, but no deaths reported so far.\n\n\n\n“The true number of people sick with cyclosporiasis was likely higher than the number reported,” the CDC notes.\n\n\n\nMore recently, over 170 cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported since last week across seven counties in Michigan: Monroe, Lenawee, Washtenaw, Wayne, Livingston, Shiawassee and Jackson. The source has not been identified so far, per the MDHHS.\n\n\n\nThe CDC is working with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and local officials to investigate clusters of cases in multiple states. The agency says those infected became sick after eating food in the U.S., and none reported traveling internationally in the weeks prior.\n\n\n\nCurrently, there is “no evidence of a single, multi-state cyclospora outbreak linking all cases,” the CDC said in an update on July 1. Investigations are ongoing.\n\n\n\nThe U.S. typically sees several hundred cases of cyclosporiasis annually. In recent years, the number of infections reported in the U.S. has increased significantly.\n\n\n\nIn 2019, an unusually high number of cyclosporiasis infections (4,703) were identified, according to a 2023 report from the CDC.\n\n\n\nWhat is cyclosporiasis?\n\n\n\nCyclosporiasis is a type of food poisoning. It can cause severe diarrheal illness, but it’s not usually life-threatening, per the CDC.\n\n\n\nThe culprit, Cyclospora cayetanensis, is a microscopic parasite that’s found in human feces.\n\n\n\nCyclosporiasis occurs in many countries, including the U.S., but the infection is most common in tropical and subtropical regions.\n\n\n\nHow does cyclosporiasis spread?\n\n\n\nCyclosporiasis spreads through the fecal-oral route. People become infected when they ingest the tiny cyclospora parasite by consuming food or water that’s contaminated with feces.\n\n\n\nPeople who are infected shed the parasite in their stool. According to the CDC, it usually takes one to two weeks outside the body for the parasite to become infectious, so human-to-human transmission is highly unlikely.\n\n\n\nIn the U.S., cyclosporiasis outbreaks have been linked to fresh fruits and vegetables, including basil, cilantro, raspberries and snow peas, per the CDC.\n\n\n\nIn 2022, a large cluster of cases in Florida was attributed to a Caesar salad kit containing bagged romaine lettuce.\n\n\n\nThe best way to prevent infection is to avoid consuming food or water that may be contaminated with feces, the CDC says. Following proper hand hygiene and safe food handling practices can also lower your risk of foodborne illness.\n\n\n\nCyclosporiasis symptoms include diarrhea\n\n\n\nIt takes anywhere from two to 14 days after ingesting the cyclospora parasite to show signs of illness.\n\n\n\nThe main symptom of cyclosporiasis is severe, watery “explosive” diarrhea.\n\n\n\nPeople who get infected may also experience appetite loss, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting and a low-grade fever, according to the Cleveland Clinic.\n\n\n\nCyclosporiasis can last for a few days to over a month or longer. Symptoms may come in waves, and return more than once after going away, also known as “relapses,” per the CDC.\n\n\n\nThe infection is typically treated with a combination antibiotic. However, most people with healthy immune systems will recover from cyclosporiasis on their own, the CDC says.\n\n\n\nIndividuals with weak immune systems are at higher risk for prolonged illness and relapses of symptoms.\n\n\n\nIndividuals who experience cyclosporiasis symptoms or severe, sudden gastrointestinal illness should contact their health care provider, the CDC says. If you test positive for the parasite, contact your local health department.\n\n\n\nThis story first appeared on TODAY.com. More from TODAY:\n\n\n\n\nMom Is Confused By Reaction She Got at Camp Drop-Off. She Missed One Big Detail\n\n\n\nHow to Help People Impacted by the Deadly Venezuela Earthquake\n\n\n\nGirl Dad Nick Viall Shares What He Fears He’d Pass On to a Son","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/health/diarrhea-cyclosporiasis-symptoms-cdc-us-states/4044069/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Caroline Kee | TODAY","publishDate":"2026-07-02T12:26:19.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F07%2FCDC-CYCLOSPORIASIS.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1200%2C675","slug":"cdc-is-tracking-the-source-of-a-parasite-that-causes-explosive-diarrhea"},{"id":"hhsq5r","title":"Proposal worth the felony? Empire State Building climbing couple speaks after court","excerpt":"A skyscraper-scaling daredevil told police that he and his girlfriend climbed the Empire State Building’s antenna and unfurled a banner about love and peace because he wanted to “do something special” for their engagement, prosecutors said Thursday at the couple’s arraignment on felony reckless e...","content":"A skyscraper-scaling daredevil told police that he and his girlfriend climbed the Empire State Building’s antenna and unfurled a banner about love and peace because he wanted to “do something special” for their engagement, prosecutors said Thursday at the couple’s arraignment on felony reckless endangerment, burglary and other charges.\n\n\n\nThe couple, who go by Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus, said little as they left court, though Beerkus responded to a journalist’s question about the stunt by saying: “We believe in love.”\n\n\n\nIvan Beerkus and Angela Nikolau leave court in Manhattan on July 2, 2026.\n\n\n\nAuthorities said the two — who were the subject of the 2024 Netflix documentary “Skywalkers: A Love Story ” about their “rooftopping” exploits and budding romance — created not only a spectacle but a danger by ascending the famed skyscraper’s broadcast antenna Wednesday.\n\n\n\nAfter reaching the top, 1,454 feet above midtown Manhattan, the climbers displayed a black banner reading: “When the power of love beats the love of power the world knows peace,” news helicopter video showed.\n\n\n\nThen they collected the banner and descended to a slightly lower ledge, where an apparently successful marriage proposal unfolded. Nikolau posted images of the escapade on her social media accounts, including a photo that modeled an engagement-style ring above a bird’s-eye view of Manhattan.\n\n\n\nPolice waited about a half-hour for the antenna to be powered down before Emergency Services Unit officers started ascending and eventually intercepted the climbers on their way down, according to the complaint, which noted the danger to officers who climbed about 1,250 feet above the ground. The court document identified the two by their formal names, Angelina Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Skywalkers: A Love Story” follows Beerkus, now 32, and Nikolau, 33, as they make often unauthorized ascents of tall structures, sometimes posing as construction workers to sneak in.\n\n\n\nThe court complaint said police found a broken lock on a security door on the Empire State Building’s restricted-access 104th floor, which provides access to the antenna. The highest public floor is the 102nd, where there’s an observation deck. Going higher requires a key card, according to the court complaint.\n\n\n\nThe Empire State Building’s management has called the climb “unauthorized” but hasn’t answered questions about what interactions, if any, the daredevils had with security workers. Visitors to the skyscraper are screened and told not to bring large packages, sports equipment, costumes or masks, among other items.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow high up did they climb?\n\n\n\nvar pymParent = new pym.Parent('empire-state-climbers', 'https://visuals.otsops.com/projects/empire-state-climbers/empire-state.html', {title: '', parenturlparam: '', parenturlvalue: ''});\n\n\nGraphic: Tejal Wakchoure/NBCSource: NBC, Council on Vertical Urbanism\n\n\n\nBeerkus and Nikolau were released without bail, in accordance with New York laws that restrict when monetary bail can be set. Their attorney, Jason Krinsky, said outside court that once prosecutors provide evidence, he and his clients would assess it and determine next steps.\n\n\n\n“What a way to propose — something you can only dream of,” Krinsky said. “So you’ve got to, you know, give him some credit for that.”\n\n\n\nOther daredevils have climbed the antenna and other parts of the Empire State Building. Those ascents have largely been unauthorized, but actor and musician Jared Leto was allowed to climb up to the base of the antenna from the 86th floor in 2023 to promote a tour.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/empire-state-building-climber-couple-charged-felony/4044124/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Jennifer Peltz | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-07-02T12:15:06.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F07%2Fimage-13.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1500%2C846","slug":"proposal-worth-the-felony-empire-state-building-climbing-couple-speaks-after-court"},{"id":"uf5flj","title":"Venezuelan security guard pulled alive from building basement 8 days after twin quakes","excerpt":"Rescuers pulled a 43-year-old security guard alive from a collapsed basement early Thursday, ending a grueling days-long operation that became a symbol of hope after the devastation of twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela eight days earlier.\n\n\n\nHernán Alberto Gil Flores was extracted safely aft...","content":"Rescuers pulled a 43-year-old security guard alive from a collapsed basement early Thursday, ending a grueling days-long operation that became a symbol of hope after the devastation of twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela eight days earlier.\n\n\n\nHernán Alberto Gil Flores was extracted safely after being trapped since June 24 under the rubble in the basement of the Galerías Playa Grande shopping center in the coastal town in La Guaira. Rescuers initially made contact with him over the weekend.\n\n\n\nTeams carrying flags from across the world cheered as rescuers carried Gil, wearing an oxygen mask on a stretcher covered in an orange tarp, through throngs of people into a Red Cross ambulance. \n\n\n\nA group of men in red Costa Rican Red Cross uniforms embraced and laughed in relief, while others broke out into applause.\n\n\n\nThe rescue was considered a small miracle cutting through a week of tragedy. With teams sustaining him with food and water while they excavated the concrete, they were able to keep him alive far longer than the 48-to-72-hour threshold most rescue operations give to find survivors in disasters.\n\n\n\nGil Flores worked as a night-shift security guard at the complex, and was inside his small security cabin when the first violent tremor struck. While the surrounding concrete structure collapsed around him, his workstation cabin held ground, shielding him from crushing debris and creating a vital pocket of air.\n\n\n\n“When we found him, he asked us not to tell his wife that he was alive, just in case he wouldn’t make it,” Costa Rican Red Cross rescuer Minyar Collado told The Associated Press, but she added “We were never going to leave him here.”\n\n\n\n\n\nA specialized team from the Costa Rican Red Cross first detected signs of life and established contact with him on Sunday.\n\n\n\nHis wife, Gusbimar González, told the AP that she had days of despair before hearing that rescuers made contact. “When I learned he was alive, I saw a ray of light in the darkness,” she said. The couple has two children, ages 8 and 10.\n\n\n\nThe operation was coordinated by an urban search and rescue team of Chilean firefighters, who worked around the clock with specialized teams from the United States, Portugal and Mexico, Costa Rica, El Salvador and Venezuela.\n\n\n\nRescuers navigated a highly unstable structure, torrential rain and persistent aftershocks to tunnel down to the survivor. They used a telescopic camera to help maintain constant contact with Gil Flores, passing water and liquid nutrients through a narrow shaft to keep him hydrated during the final three days of the extraction.\n\n\n\nMaría Paz Campos, a veteran firefighter from Chile, talked him through the entire operation, and kept him calm during the final excruciating hours of Thursday.\n\n\n\n\n\nIn a video published by the Chilean firefighters in the hours before the rescue, Gil Flores is seen drawing, seemingly to pass the time. Campos then gently tells him to look at the camera and to wear protective goggles.\n\n\n\n“I need you to keep the goggles on, for the small particles that are falling, to avoid them getting into your eye,” Campos told the Venezuelan survivor.\n\n\n\nThe collapse of the building was triggered by two back-to-back earthquakes on June 24 that registered magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, respectively. The shallow, violent tremors damaged or destroyed tens of thousands of buildings across northern Venezuela, killing more than 2,200 people, injuring over 11,000 and leaving La Guaira state as the hardest-hit region in the country.\n\n\n\n\n\nAssociated Press video journalists Andry Rincón and Brayan Antequero contributed to this report.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/security-guard-pulled-alive-building-twin-quakes-venezuela/4044050/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Fernanda Pesce and Juan Pablo Arraez | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-07-02T11:12:33.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F07%2FAP26183501752315.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D4703%2C3136","slug":"venezuelan-security-guard-pulled-alive-from-building-basement-8-days-after-twin-quakes"},{"id":"vi8j26","title":"Is July 3 a federal holiday? What's open and closed Friday ahead of Fourth of July","excerpt":"The fourth of July for 2026 falls on a Saturday, with this year marking the milestone of America’s 250th birthday. \n\n\n\nThe day, a national holiday, also means government offices are closed. But the fact that it falls on a Saturday means it will actually be observed on a weekday. \n\n\n\nSo does that ...","content":"The fourth of July for 2026 falls on a Saturday, with this year marking the milestone of America’s 250th birthday. \n\n\n\nThe day, a national holiday, also means government offices are closed. But the fact that it falls on a Saturday means it will actually be observed on a weekday. \n\n\n\nSo does that make Friday, July 3 a federal holiday? \n\n\n\nWhen a federal holiday lands on a weekend day, the holiday is typically observed either the Friday before or the Monday after. Since Fourth of July is a Saturday this year, the day in some ways will be observed Friday. \n\n\n\nAccording to the U.S. Government Office of Personnel Management, July 3 is observed as a federal holiday for 2026.\n\n\n\nHere’s what that means for mail, banks and more. \n\n\n\nIs there mail delivery on July 3?\n\n\n\nYes. \n\n\n\nAccording to the United States Postal Service, post offices will be open on Friday, July 3, with normal mail delivery. If a holiday falls on a Saturday, for some USPS employees, the preceding Friday will be treated as a holiday for pay and leave purposes.\n\n\n\nAre banks open on July 3?\n\n\n\nYes. \n\n\n\nAccording to the federal reserve, for holidays falling on Saturday, banks will be open the proceeding Friday. \n\n\n\nIs the stock market open Friday?\n\n\n\nThe stock market is not open on Friday. \n\n\n\nAccording to the New York Stock Exchange, all NYSE markets will observe the Fourth of July holiday on Friday. The same goes for Nasdaq’s holiday schedule. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRetail stores \n\n\n\nMost retail and grocery stores are expected to be open Friday.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/250-america-anniversary/is-july-3-a-federal-holiday-whats-open-and-closed-friday-ahead-of-fourth-of-july/4044455/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"NBC Chicago","publishDate":"2026-07-02T10:39:17.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2022%2F11%2FGettyImages-1424993159.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D6720%2C4480","slug":"is-july-3-a-federal-holiday-whats-open-and-closed-friday-ahead-of-fourth-of-july"},{"id":"zemqzn","title":"‘Guard, go home!' Hegseth National Guard event in D.C. park met by protest","excerpt":"Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hosted a ceremony in D.C.’s Malcolm X Park, also known as Meridian Hill Park, to recognize National Guard members and celebrate the restoration of the park’s fountains – and was met by protests.\n\n\n\n“Guard, go home!” and “Say it loud, say it clear: Immigrants are wel...","content":"Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hosted a ceremony in D.C.’s Malcolm X Park, also known as Meridian Hill Park, to recognize National Guard members and celebrate the restoration of the park’s fountains – and was met by protests.\n\n\n\n“Guard, go home!” and “Say it loud, say it clear: Immigrants are welcome here!” members of the crowd shouted as they blew whistles and banged on drums.\n\n\n\nHegseth was joined in the Northwest D.C. park by acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller and about 200 members of the National Guard.\n\n\n\nMiller thanked National Guard members for their service and said D.C. has seen “the largest, fastest, steepest reduction in violent crime that has been achieved in any city anywhere in this country since the recording of crime data has existed.”\n\n\n\nHegseth acknowledged the protesters.\n\n\n\n“This background noise this morning is perfect. It’s the sound of ingrates, of ingratitude, of people who are so blinded by ideology they can’t see law and order and common sense in front of them,” he said. “That there’s nothing ideological about this group. There’s nothing political about this exercise. Law and order is something all Americans deserve.”\n\n\n\n\n\nThe event included a moment of silence for the two National Guard members who were shot and wounded in downtown D.C. in November, killing Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and seriously injuring Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe.\n\n\n\nMiller said people tell him stories about parents telling their children to trust National Guard members.\n\n\n\n“I’ve heard story after story where parents say to their kids when they’re waiting to get picked up, ‘Just go find where the National Guard is and stand there and wait until I can come pick you up,’” he said. “You cannot put a dollar value on what you provided to not only the people who live in this city, but the people who visit this city.”\n\n\n\nA D.C. think tank recently found that the deployment of National Guard members by the Trump administration had no effect on violent crime but reduced opportunistic property crime in high-visibility tourist areas.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/guard-go-home-hegseth-ceremony-in-dcs-meridian-hill-park-met-by-protest/4044103/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Andrea Swalec and Justin Goldman |  NBC News","publishDate":"2026-07-02T10:38:35.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F07%2Fhegseth-protest-split-2.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1200%2C675","slug":"guard-go-home-hegseth-national-guard-event-in-dc-park-met-by-protest"},{"id":"gepn57","title":"The Onion's new parody of Infowars starts with $100,000 to Sandy Hook families","excerpt":"The satirical news site The Onion isn’t waiting to take possession of Infowars to launch a parody of Alex Jones ’ conspiracy platform.\n\n\n\nMore than a year after first trying to buy Infowars, The Onion on Thursday will debut a send-up under its own website with plans to give some of the revenue to...","content":"The satirical news site The Onion isn’t waiting to take possession of Infowars to launch a parody of Alex Jones ’ conspiracy platform.\n\n\n\nMore than a year after first trying to buy Infowars, The Onion on Thursday will debut a send-up under its own website with plans to give some of the revenue to families of the victims in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.\n\n\n\nThe families have still received no money from Jones since courts ordered him to pay more than $1 billion for falsely calling the 2012 shooting a hoax.\n\n\n\nThe Onion will start by sending the families $100,000 from merchandise sales that combine the conspiracy empire’s brand with the The Onion’s logo in rainbow colors, according to CEO Ben Collins, whose company is still in court trying to take control of Infowars. \n\n\n\n“Don’t give comedy writers a grudge for 18 months,” Collins said.\n\n\n\nThe parody will include a series of shows and other content under Infowars branding that spoof Jones’ aggressive mashup of conspiracies linking major news events, dubious scientific claims, attacks on people suffering in tragedies and sales of supplements and survival gear.\n\n\n\nJones’ claims that the 2012 shooting that killed 20 first graders and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut is a hoax have no truth, but Jones continued to amplify them. His followers started to harass victims’ families, suggesting they were “crisis actors” and even making death threats.\n\n\n\nJones’ Infowars empire had 10 million visitors a month and generated more than $50 million in annual revenues at its peak, according to the company. But the $1.4 billion judgements in defamation cases in Connecticut and Texas, where Jones is based, forced him into bankruptcy and broke Infowars apart.\n\n\n\n“All he’s been left with is an iPhone and a fancy microphone,” said Chris Mattei, an attorney for nine of the Sandy Hook families.\n\n\n\nJones has moved his show to a different website. An email sent to an address to request interviews went unanswered.\n\n\n\nThe families knew they could never stop Jones from getting his message out, and he has managed to avoid paying the judgement so far. But they could expose what he said and assure he can never profit again, Mattei said.\n\n\n\n“Every dime Alex Jones makes from here until the end of eternity is going to be claimed by the families,” Mattei said.\n\n\n\nThe Onion stepped in when Collins saw Infowars’ assets were going to be sold at auction.\n\n\n\nCollins spoke to Sandy Hook families, who said they were briefly skeptical, but then saw how The Onion’s staff could use the Infowars style and branding to take the moral high ground and make fun of the people who not only caused them so much pain but they felt also poisoned society.\n\n\n\nCollins didn’t want to give away too much of the new stuff before it goes live Thursday.\n\n\n\nBut the new Infowars will maintain The Onion’s sharp satire sprinkled with shock value. Collins said there will be a section selling a penis flattening device, a fake “pro oxygen” supplement pill that the host claims can replace breathing, as well as an extended debate on how many Bozo the Clowns there are.\n\n\n\n“It’s old-fashioned Infowars — using the tricks that they use to get people addicted to outrage and, I would say, addicted to anticipation, trying to find the thing that’s around the corner that’s going to save your life,” Collins said.\n\n\n\nThe Onion will keep chasing Jones’ property. Collins thinks they will soon get control of the Austin, Texas, studio Infowars once used.\n\n\n\nSome families can’t wait for that day. Collins said that Robbie Parker, whose daughter died at Sandy Hook, plans to read his book about fighting Jones while dealing with so much grief in the place Jones once sat.\n\n\n\nThe families at first wanted Infowars shut down forever and Jones never heard from again. But they are now looking forward to seeing what The Onion has planned, attorney Mattei said.\n\n\n\n“The idea that it could be turned to some social good. I think it’s even better,” Mattei said. “So, yeah, I think the families are both pleased and amused with what they’ve been able to achieve here.”","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/the-onion-infowars-sandy-hook-donations/4044035/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Jeffrey Collins | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-07-02T10:03:28.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F07%2FAP26182710635284.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D4444%2C2963","slug":"the-onions-new-parody-of-infowars-starts-with-100000-to-sandy-hook-families"},{"id":"ntmzpf","title":"Princess Kate returns to Wimbledon and greets tennis fans lining up in the Queue","excerpt":"Kate, the Princess of Wales, met tennis fans lining up in Wimbledon’s famous Queue on Thursday before attending a second-round match featuring British player Arthur Fery on one of the outer courts at the grass-court Grand Slam.\n\n\n\nThe princess, who early last year announced her cancer was in remi...","content":"Kate, the Princess of Wales, met tennis fans lining up in Wimbledon’s famous Queue on Thursday before attending a second-round match featuring British player Arthur Fery on one of the outer courts at the grass-court Grand Slam.\n\n\n\nThe princess, who early last year announced her cancer was in remission, is the patron of the All England Club.\n\n\n\n“On arrival, Her Royal Highness visited The Queue, spending time meeting attendees who have queued since early this morning, alongside AELTC’s honorary stewards, who volunteer each year to manage The Queue and welcome guests as they arrive at the Championships,” Kensington Palace said in a statement.\n\n\n\nWimbledon leaves a small batch of tickets available for same-day purchase and fans begin lining up and camping out the evening before in Wimbledon Park to get them each day.\n\n\n\nThe palace said Kate — who also helped out in a Wimbledon ticket office — was to meet with children from Shine Camera Club, a local program that supports children from disadvantaged backgrounds.\n\n\n\nKate last year was at Centre Court on consecutive days to present the winners’ trophies to singles champions Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner.\n\n\n\nA year ago, Kate offered consoling words to women’s runner-up Amanda Anisimova after a 6-0, 6-0 loss to Swiatek.\n\n\n\nIn 2024, while recovering from cancer, Kate did not attend the women’s final but was on hand for Carlos Alcaraz’s win over Novak Djokovic.\n\n\n\nFery was playing Otto Virtanen of Finland on Court 18. She sat next to Tim Henman, the former Wimbledon semifinalist who is now an All England Club board member.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/princess-kate-wimbledon-greets-fans/4044011/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Ken Maguire | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-07-02T09:59:27.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F07%2FAP26183369089132.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D6000%2C4000","slug":"princess-kate-returns-to-wimbledon-and-greets-tennis-fans-lining-up-in-the-queue"},{"id":"qvyzdp","title":"UK formally apologizes for forcing unwed mothers to give up babies for adoption","excerpt":"Prime Minister Keir Starmer formally apologized Thursday for the British state’s role in separating tens of thousands of unmarried mothers from their babies, a practice that lasted for decades until the 1970s.\n\n\n\nHe said in Parliament that “we are deeply and profoundly sorry” for what he called a...","content":"Prime Minister Keir Starmer formally apologized Thursday for the British state’s role in separating tens of thousands of unmarried mothers from their babies, a practice that lasted for decades until the 1970s.\n\n\n\nHe said in Parliament that “we are deeply and profoundly sorry” for what he called a “stain on our history.”\n\n\n\nAn estimated 185,000 babies of unmarried mothers were adopted in England and Wales between 1949 and 1976. Campaigners have fought for years for acknowledgment that women were pressured, deceived and threatened into giving up their babies.\n\n\n\nStarmer met Thursday with a group of campaigners, who watched from the public gallery of the House of Commons as he delivered the apology. \n\n\n\nHe said that women were “coerced, bullied or misled into feeling that they had no choice but to have their children taken away from them.”\n\n\n\n“Children grew up believing they were unwanted” and mothers were told “their babies would be better off without them,” he said.\n\n\n\n“To every one of those affected we say a deep and heartfelt sorry,” said Starmer, who is his final weeks as Britain’s leader.\n\n\n\nAlongside the apology, he announced support for affected mothers and children, including better access to adoption records and mental health support.\n\n\n\nApology follows others from Scotland, Wales and Church of England\n\n\n\nBritain is one of several countries reckoning with the legacy of social norms, religious practices and government policies that heaped shame on unwed mothers, hid them away in institutions while pregnant and took their children to be adopted by married couples.\n\n\n\nAnn Keen, a former U.K. health minister whose baby was taken for adoption in 1966 when she was 17, said the apology was part of “being released from my shame.”\n\n\n\n“We need this apology, because we have always been accused of giving up our babies, and we didn’t give them up,” she told the BBC. “We’ve now got the opportunity to really put this wrong right.”\n\n\n\nIn 2022, Parliament’s Joint Committee on Human Rights said the British state should apologize for “the pain and suffering caused by public institutions and state employees that railroaded mothers into unwanted adoptions.”\n\n\n\nThe semiautonomous governments in Scotland and Wales issued apologies the following year, but the Conservative U.K. government at the time declined to follow suit, saying that “the state did not actively support these practices.”\n\n\n\nBut Starmer said forced adoptions were the result of “practices embedded within systems” across local government, religious institutions and the health and social care systems.\n\n\n\n“The state bears responsibility for the systems it funded and legitimized which enabled these practices to occur,” he said.\n\n\n\nThe apology from Starmer’s Labour Party government comes two weeks after the Church of England said sorry for its role in forced adoptions.\n\n\n\nArchbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally said that “we are profoundly sorry for the pain, trauma and stigma experienced — and still carried — by many people because of historical adoption practices in homes affiliated to the Church of England.”\n\n\n\nOther countries have also apologized for forced adoptions\n\n\n\nIn 2013, Australia’s then-Prime minister, Julia Gillard, delivered a landmark national apology for the country’s history of forced adoptions and the “lifelong legacy of pain and suffering” it had caused.\n\n\n\nIreland has been reckoning with the legacy of mother-and-baby homes run by the Catholic Church, in which tens of thousands of women were housed in often degrading conditions. An inquiry found in 2021 that 9,000 children had died in 18 mother-and-baby homes during the 20th century.\n\n\n\nPrime Minister Micheál Martin apologized for the “profound and generational wrong” visited upon mothers and their babies who ended up in the institutions.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/uk-apologizes-unwed-mothers-baby-adoption/4044008/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Jill Lawless | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-07-02T09:59:20.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F07%2FAP26183378139398.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5500%2C3667","slug":"uk-formally-apologizes-for-forcing-unwed-mothers-to-give-up-babies-for-adoption"},{"id":"slfnv6","title":"After the Flood: Resilience along the Guadalupe River","excerpt":"Before dawn on July 4, 2025, catastrophic flooding swept through the Texas Hill Country when the Guadalupe River surged and rose about 30 feet in an hour, washing away bridges and roads and killing at least 137 people.\n\n\n\nFamilies celebrating the holiday weekend woke to rising water racing throug...","content":"Before dawn on July 4, 2025, catastrophic flooding swept through the Texas Hill Country when the Guadalupe River surged and rose about 30 feet in an hour, washing away bridges and roads and killing at least 137 people.\n\n\n\nFamilies celebrating the holiday weekend woke to rising water racing through neighborhoods and beloved campgrounds along the Guadalupe River. Within just a few harrowing hours, homes, cabins, and vehicles were inundated. Roads became impassable, and entire communities were cut off. In multiple locations, the Guadalupe reached levels associated with 100-year and even 500-year flood events, creating one of the deadliest natural disasters in modern Texas history.\n\n\n\nOne year ago, NBC 5 documented the devastation left behind by the catastrophic Hill Country floods and examined the questions they raised. Since then, the water has receded, but the recovery is far from over. NBC 5 has continued to follow the people, policies, and questions that remain. From recovery efforts to legislative reform to families finding meaning after their lives have been reshaped by the river, this is where the story stands today.\n\n\n\nOne year later: How one family is finding hope after the Texas Hill Country flood\n\n\n\nNearly one year after the deadly Texas Hill Country flooding, Annie and RJ Harber are sharing publicly for the first time about losing their daughters, Blair and Brooke, and RJ’s parents. They say their Catholic faith has helped them move forward while honoring their loved ones and hoping to grow their family again. NBC 5’s Meredith Land has more.\n\n\n\n\n\nHow an entire community is rebuilding after the Texas Hill Country flood\n\n\n\nRecovery efforts continue across Texas after last year’s devastating flooding. Relief leaders say millions of dollars have helped people return to permanent housing, but they say rebuilding the community will take years. NBC 5 has team coverage from Texas Hill Country.\n\n\n\n\n\nNorth Texas firefighters reflect on Hill Country flood response one year later\n\n\n\nAs many Texans celebrate the Fourth of July, others are remembering the victims of the devastating Hill Country flooding one year ago. More than 130 people across several counties died in the disaster, including 25 campers and two counselors from Camp Mystic. NBC 5’s Vince Sims spoke with North Texas firefighters who traveled to the Hill Country to assist with the response and reflected on the tragedy one year later.\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Texas communities join cellphone emergency alert system after Central Texas floods\n\n\n\nMore communities in Texas and across the country are signing up to use the nation’s most powerful emergency alert system after deadly flooding in Central Texas exposed gaps in how warnings reach people in danger. NBC 5 Investigates learned more than 100 agencies nationwide, including more than two dozen in Texas, have applied over the last year to join the national wireless emergency alert system known as IPAWS.\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom forecast to catastrophe\n\n\n\nIn the early days after the flood, questions arose about warning systems and alerts, and whether local National Weather Service offices were sufficiently staffed. The NWS said that on the morning of July 3, 2025, forecast briefings were held for emergency management, and a Flood Watch was issued that afternoon. NWS Meteorologist Jason Runyen told NBC 5 that extra staff were on duty during the storms.\n\n\n\n\n\nEarly warnings\n\n\n\nAccording to the NWS, meteorologists raised concerns well before flooding began. On Thursday, July 3, during forecast briefings with emergency managers, the National Weather Service warned that conditions were becoming favorable for heavy rainfall across the Hill Country. By 1:18 p.m., forecasters issued a Flood Watch for Kerr County and surrounding areas, warning that multiple rounds of rain could produce flash flooding through Friday morning.\n\n\n\nAs thunderstorms repeatedly moved over the same areas, rainfall intensified. At 11:41 p.m., the National Weather Service issued its first Flash Flood Warning of the event for neighboring Bandera County.\n\n\n\nJuly 4, 2025\n\n\n\nAt 1:14 a.m. Friday, a Flash Flood Warning with a “considerable” tag was issued for Bandera and Kerr counties. The inclusion of an Impact-Based Warning tag would automatically trigger Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs) on enabled mobile devices and over NOAA Weather Radio.\n\n\n\nAs water surged on the Guadalupe River, the NWS escalated the situation to a Flash Flood Emergency, its highest level of flood warning, at 5:34 a.m. The agency said automated rain gauges indicated “a large and deadly flood wave is moving down the Guadalupe River.” An NWS graph of flood sensor data in Kerr County showed that the river rose from about six feet to more than 29 feet in just three hours.\n\n\n\nOfficials began to provide information about the search for the missing as state agencies mobilized to aid local authorities. \n\n\n\nAt least 24 people were confirmed as deceased by the evening of July 4. An unknown number of people remained missing, including dozens of children from Camp Mystic.\n\n\n\nJuly 5, 2025\n\n\n\nAdditional rain fell as rescues continued into the early hours on July 5. State agencies reported more than 850 people were rescued unharmed, while 27 deceased victims were confirmed by midday. Additionally, 25 children and two counselors were reported missing from Camp Mystic, and officials could not estimate how many other people were unaccounted for. Damage from debris and floodwaters slowed the search, even as thousands of federal, state, and local responders came to offer aid. \n\n\n\nThe search continues\n\n\n\nAs search crews continued combing miles of debris along the Guadalupe River, officials faced another difficult challenge: determining how many people were still unaccounted for. Unlike hurricanes or wildfires, there was no comprehensive list of everyone in the flood zone. Many victims were tourists, campers and holiday visitors who had never checked into hotels or campsites, making it difficult to know who had been caught in the flood.\n\n\n\nState and local investigators worked to verify hundreds of missing-person reports while asking families to notify authorities if loved ones had been found safe. The process underscored both the scale of the disaster and the uncertainty that follows a catastrophic event, as search-and-recovery efforts continued across the Hill Country.\n\n\n\nBy July 10, the number of lives lost had risen to 96 and would eventually climb to more than 130 people, including 27 at Camp Mystic.\n\n\n\nQuestions began to emerge as some victims and lawmakers scrutinized emergency alerts, camp safety, and warning sirens. This eventually resulted in the inclusion of flood-related bills in the 2025 Special Session of the Texas Legislature. \n\n\n\nHonoring lost lives\n\n\n\nThose killed in the catastrophic flooding included campers, counselors, parents, grandparents, and children from communities all across Texas. In North Texas, the tragedy struck close to home. Seven girls from North Texas were among the 27 campers and counselors killed at Camp Mystic: Lila Bonner, Hadley Hanna, Janie Hunt, Hanna Lawrence, Rebecca Lawrence, Wynne Naylor, and Eloise Peck.\n\n\n\n\n\nOther North Texas families lost loved ones who were spending the holiday weekend near the river, including James and Cindy Rushing of Sulphur Springs, sisters Blair and Brooke Harber and grandparents Mike and Charlene Harber of Dallas, Carol Andrews of Athens along with her husband Richard Pagard, Tianna Mabey of Mansfield, and Tanya and Jeff Ramsey of Lewisville. Jeff Ramsey is one of two victims who have not been recovered. \n\n\n\nIn the months that followed, communities honored their memories through memorials, charitable foundations, scholarships and acts of service that reflected the lives they lived.\n\n\n\nFor some, grief became action; parents of Camp Mystic victims traveled to the Texas Capitol multiple times over the past year. The group advocated for camp safety on behalf of the children lost, known as”Heaven’s 27.”\n\n\n\n\n\nThey shared gut-wrenching testimony of their children’s stories, and called for change, demanding lawmakers strengthen camp safety requirements in the hopes of preventing another tragedy.\n\n\n\nLegislative changes\n\n\n\nSenate Bill 1 of the second special session of the Texas Legislature was known as the ‘Heaven 27 Camp Safety Act. \n\n\n\n\nCamps for children cannot be licensed if cabins are near a FEMA-designated floodplain\n\n\n\nAnnual emergency training and planning\n\n\n\nOnline registry of licensed youth camps\n\n\n\nExtends safety standards to campgrounds and RV parks\n\n\n\n\nHouse Bill 1, the Youth Camp Alert, Mitigation, Preparedness, and Emergency Response (Youth CAMPER) Act:\n\n\n\n\nRequires youth camps to adopt and annually update emergency plans and train staff and campers accordingly\n\n\n\nInform parents of floodplain risks in writing\n\n\n\nShare emergency plans with local emergency services.\n\n\n\nEnforcement authorized through the Department of State Health Services\n\n\n\n\nSenate Bill 3 offers cities and counties financial assistance to install early-warning sirens in flash-flood-prone areas. It establishes a $50 million grant program to help pay for siren equipment.\n\n\n\nSenate Bill 5 establishes a funding structure that directs resources to areas most affected by floods.\n\n\n\n\n$200 million in funding matching for federal disaster money\n\n\n\n$50 million for the previously mentioned warning siren grant program.\n\n\n\n$28 million for enhanced atmospheric measurement and modeling in Texas, to improve forecasting.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamp Mystic questions\n\n\n\nNearly a year after the flood, a state investigative report concluded Camp Mystic did not have a written flood evacuation plan and had not adequately prepared staff or campers for a flood emergency. Investigators found there was no organized evacuation strategy despite dozens of adults being on campus, and said stronger planning and training could have saved lives. The findings intensified calls for accountability and helped reinforce legislative changes requiring more robust emergency planning at youth camps.\n\n\n\nJust days later, Camp Mystic filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as it faced mounting lawsuits from victims’ families. The filing paused much of the ongoing civil litigation while legal questions surrounding the camp’s preparedness and response continued to play out in court.\n\n\n\nThe Steward family has become one of the most visible voices seeking accountability. Their daughter, Cile Steward, remains the only Camp Mystic camper who has not been recovered. Will and CiCi Steward have urged that the camp not reopen until the search for Cile is complete, while continuing to press for answers through the courts and in the public eye.\n\n\n\nWarning systems\n\n\n\nNearly a year after the flood, new warning systems are in development. The Upper Guadalupe River Authority has installed six sirens in Kerr County and will seek reimbursement through SB3.\n\n\n\nIn SB3, the state of Texas directed the Texas Water Development Board to assess the 30 counties impacted by the July 2025 disaster declaration issued by Gov. Greg Abbott and identify areas that are flood-prone and in need of warning sirens. Counties can receive up to $1 million to install outdoor sirens.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tCentral Texas Flood\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCentral Texas Flood\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJul 1\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYear after July 4 flooding, responders say they left their hearts in Hill Country\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCentral Texas Flood\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 24\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCamp Mystic files for bankruptcy after catastrophic floods killed 28 people\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCentral Texas Flood\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 18\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCamp Mystic report finds no evacuation plan before deadly flood\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\tThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/after-the-flood-resilience-along-the-river/4043252/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Sara Sanchez","publishDate":"2026-07-02T06:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F07%2Fctx-one-year-after-flood-fs-02.png%3Ffit%3D1920%2C1080%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"after-the-flood-resilience-along-the-guadalupe-river"},{"id":"u21xu5","title":"The Cross Timbers Gazette July 2026","excerpt":"View the Cross Timbers Gazette full-screen.\nThe post The Cross Timbers Gazette July 2026 appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","content":"View the Cross Timbers Gazette full-screen.\nThe post The Cross Timbers Gazette July 2026 appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/07/02/the-cross-timbers-gazette-july-2026/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)","author":"Max Miller","publishDate":"2026-07-02T05:30:59.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"the-cross-timbers-gazette-july-2026"},{"id":"tku8pz","title":"2026","excerpt":"View the 2026 West Nile Virus reports for Denton County.","content":"View the 2026 West Nile Virus reports for Denton County.","url":"https://www.dentoncounty.gov/1991","source":"Denton County Government - News","author":"Denton County Government - News","publishDate":"2026-07-01T22:01:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"2026"},{"id":"sd4vva","title":"Flower Mound PD’s motorcycle squad making a comeback","excerpt":"Flower Mound residents will soon see two-wheeled patrol units on the town’s roadways.\nThe Flower Mound Police Department announced Wednesday it is bringing back its Motorcycle Unit after nearly two decades.\nFlower Mound PD first launched a Motorcycle Unit in 1996, but the unit faded away as the m...","content":"Flower Mound residents will soon see two-wheeled patrol units on the town’s roadways.\nThe Flower Mound Police Department announced Wednesday it is bringing back its Motorcycle Unit after nearly two decades.\nFlower Mound PD first launched a Motorcycle Unit in 1996, but the unit faded away as the motorcycles went out of service.\n“By 2007, the unit had been phased out,” said the department on social media. “Now, they’re back and ready to help keep our roads safe.”\nAccording to Flower Mound PD, officers Jesse Hannah and Brian Hunter volunteered to work on the unit and completed extensive training to prepare, which included a two-week course through the Texas Department of Public Safety and training alongside neighboring agencies’ motorcycle units.\nOfficials described traditional patrol vehicles as the backbone of the department’s fleet, but said motorcycle units give officers another tool for improving traffic safety.\n“They’re especially effective for traffic enforcement at busy intersections and other high-incident locations where a traditional patrol car isn’t always the best fit,” said the department. “Their maneuverability allows them to navigate congested traffic and work areas that can be more challenging to access in a vehicle.”\nAccording to officials, the motorcycles will be equipped with the same technology from a traditional patrol vehicle, including advanced speed enforcement equipment and communication systems.\nSince it will be a change, Flower Mound advised residents to treat the new units as they would any other patrol vehicle.\n“As you start seeing these motorcycles around Flower Mound, know that they are fully marked police vehicles,” said officials. “If you see emergency lights and hear a siren, pull over just as you would for any other police car.”\nFlower Mound also offered some words of advice, letting residents know the best way to avoid meeting the new officers during a traffic stop would be to drive safely, obey the speed limit and stay focused on the road.\nThe motorcycle unit isn’t just making a comeback in Flower Mound. Lewisville PD also just reintroduced its motorcycle unit in hopes of increasing the efficiency of the department’s patrol.\nThe post Flower Mound PD’s motorcycle squad making a comeback appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/07/01/flower-mound-pds-motorcycle-squad-making-a-comeback/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette - Southern Denton County Local News","author":"Micah Pearce","publishDate":"2026-07-01T21:27:14.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"flower-mound-pds-motorcycle-squad-making-a-comeback"},{"id":"isszxq","title":"Argyle High School’s championship-winning golf coach suddenly passes away","excerpt":"The Argyle ISD community is grieving after a coach on the district’s staff passed away suddenly.\nArgyle High School boys golf coach and Argyle South Elementary School PE teacher Cody Vanderford died Monday, at the age of 61, following a medical emergency.\n“With deep sadness, we share the unexpect...","content":"The Argyle ISD community is grieving after a coach on the district’s staff passed away suddenly.\nArgyle High School boys golf coach and Argyle South Elementary School PE teacher Cody Vanderford died Monday, at the age of 61, following a medical emergency.\n“With deep sadness, we share the unexpected passing of a beloved member of the Argyle ISD family,” said the district in a message to the community.\nVanderford made an impact at the high school level and the elementary school level. He arrived at Argyle ISD in 2018 and led the Eagles to golf state champions in 2021 and 2022. He also served at Argyle Intermediate School before joining South Elementary when it opened in 2022.\n“Coach Vanderford was a dedicated and passionate coach, known for growing and developing elite golfers and building a golf legacy at AHS,” said the district. “He also made an impact at South Elementary, consistently creating a positive, engaging PE class environment that all his students enjoyed.”\nAccording to Argyle ISD, Vanderford accumulated more than 35 years in public education, feeling his greatest reward was a life of service to students.\nThe golf coach also had a hand in some success on the gridiron.\nVanderford played quarterback back in the day, and was described as a talented offensive strategist and architect of the high-powered Marcus Marauders offense in the late 1990s.\nWhile at Marcus, Vanderford helped the Marauders bring home a 5A state championship in 1997.\nWhen cross-town rival Flower Mound High School started its football program in 2000, Vanderford was there to coach the Jaguars.\nArgyle’s head football coach Todd Rodgers worked with Vanderford at Marcus before hiring him to coach the Eagles golfers in 2018.\n“Coach Cody Vanderford’s impact reached far beyond the football field, golf course or classroom,” said Rodgers. “He shaped countless young people through his leadership, character and genuine care for others. He was an exceptional coach, teacher, husband, father and friend whose legacy will live on in the lives he touched. He will be deeply missed.”\nArgyle ISD will share information regarding services for Vanderford as it becomes available.\nThe district will also be providing grief counseling to support Argyle ISD students. For more information, students and staff can reach out to Argyle High School staff.\n“Please pray for the Vanderford family and support those students, staff and families who knew and worked alongside him,” said the district.\nThe post Argyle High School’s championship-winning golf coach suddenly passes away appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/07/01/argyle-high-schools-championship-winning-golf-coach-suddenly-passes-away/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette - Southern Denton County Local News","author":"Micah Pearce","publishDate":"2026-07-01T18:21:06.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"argyle-high-schools-championship-winning-golf-coach-suddenly-passes-away"},{"id":"cskruc","title":"Justice of the Peace Precinct 1","excerpt":"Find information about Justice of the Peace Precinct 1.","content":"Find information about Justice of the Peace Precinct 1.","url":"https://www.dentoncounty.gov/481","source":"Denton County Government - News","author":"Denton County Government - News","publishDate":"2026-07-01T16:25:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"justice-of-the-peace-precinct-1"},{"id":"9xbq8v","title":"School in Lewisville catches fire overnight","excerpt":"Multiple crews from southern Denton County came together in Lewisville after a school caught fire Tuesday night.\nThe Lewisville High School – Killough campus caught fire late Tuesday night in the middle of its renovations.\n\nAccording to a dispatch call, black smoke was seen coming from the school...","content":"Multiple crews from southern Denton County came together in Lewisville after a school caught fire Tuesday night.\nThe Lewisville High School – Killough campus caught fire late Tuesday night in the middle of its renovations.\n\nAccording to a dispatch call, black smoke was seen coming from the school, and when crews arrived, it smelled like fireworks had been shot in the area.\nCrews searched the building and found heavy smoke, as well as a fire that had ignited on the roof, and jumped into action.\n“When tones dropped for a possible commercial structure fire, Lewisville Fire Department immediately dispatched 11 units to a large ‘Big Box’ building currently under renovation,” said Lewisville FD in a post to social media.\nCrews from southern Denton County used ladders to put out the fire at the Lewisville High School – Killough campus Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Lewisville FD)\nCrews used ladders, ventilation saws and aggressive water lines to begin containing the fire.\nFirefighters from Flower Mound, Lake Cities, The Colony and Carrollton assisted Lewisville in fighting the fire at the school.\n“A massive thank you to our mutual aid partners who answered the call and rolled in to back up our crews,” said Lewisville FD.\nAccording to Lewisville’s Battalion Chief Delane Graham, “everyone did their job,” which helped crews efficiently put out the blaze.\nWhile crews smelled fireworks in the area, the cause of the fire has not been officially confirmed.\nOfficials did not release any information regarding the extent of the damage.\nThe post School in Lewisville catches fire overnight appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/07/01/school-in-lewisville-catches-fire-overnight/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette - Southern Denton County Local News","author":"Micah Pearce","publishDate":"2026-07-01T16:13:41.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crosstimbersgazette.com%2Fcrosstimbersgazette%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2F735981454_1057901886812321_3661288910074023396_n.png-225x300.jpeg","slug":"school-in-lewisville-catches-fire-overnight"},{"id":"cskta8","title":"Heat-Related Illness Surveillance Report","excerpt":"Although Heat-Related Illnesses (HRIs) are not reportable conditions in the state of Texas, Denton County Public Health conducts syndromic surveillance for HRIs during the summer months. An HRI occurs when the body is unable to cool itself properly, resulting in conditions such as heat stroke, he...","content":"Although Heat-Related Illnesses (HRIs) are not reportable conditions in the state of Texas, Denton County Public Health conducts syndromic surveillance for HRIs during the summer months. An HRI occurs when the body is unable to cool itself properly, resulting in conditions such as heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, sunburn, and even death.","url":"https://www.dentoncounty.gov/669","source":"Denton County Government - News","author":"Denton County Government - News","publishDate":"2026-07-01T15:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"heat-related-illness-surveillance-report"},{"id":"csktbx","title":"Lake Ray Roberts Planning & Zoning","excerpt":"The purpose of the Lake Ray Roberts district is to promote health, recreation, safety, morals, and general welfare of the Lake Ray Roberts Zone in Denton County.","content":"The purpose of the Lake Ray Roberts district is to promote health, recreation, safety, morals, and general welfare of the Lake Ray Roberts Zone in Denton County.","url":"https://www.dentoncounty.gov/688","source":"Denton County Government - News","author":"Denton County Government - News","publishDate":"2026-07-01T14:51:00.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"lake-ray-roberts-planning-zoning"},{"id":"odp4g0","title":"North Texas real estate broker to advocate for Denton County property taxpayers","excerpt":"Homeowners across Texas continue to voice concerns over rising property taxes, and those in Denton County are no different.\nThat’s why a North Texas advocate known for helping homeowners protest their appraisals at no cost is bringing his efforts to Denton County for the first time.\nReal estate b...","content":"Homeowners across Texas continue to voice concerns over rising property taxes, and those in Denton County are no different.\nThat’s why a North Texas advocate known for helping homeowners protest their appraisals at no cost is bringing his efforts to Denton County for the first time.\nReal estate broker and registered senior property tax consultant Chandler Crouch will help represent homeowners during property tax appraisal hearings Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. at the Denton Central Appraisal District in Denton.\nCrouch, a real estate broker, has spent the past nine years assisting homeowners with the property tax protest process, filing more than 200,000 appraisal protests across Texas. He said the hearings provide an important opportunity for property owners to challenge valuations they believe are inaccurate.\n“This is about basic fairness,” said Crouch. “A homeowner should not have to be an expert in appraisal law just to keep the government from overvaluing their house. If the number is wrong, they deserve a chance to get it corrected.”\nIn addition to representing homeowners during appraisal review board hearings, Crouch has become a prominent advocate for property tax reform in Texas. He has worked alongside state lawmakers on legislation designed to improve transparency, accountability and fairness within the state’s property tax system.\nCrouch has also built a large online following by educating homeowners about the appraisal process. His YouTube videos covering topics such as appraisal districts, protest strategies, taxpayer rights and proposed reforms have attracted hundreds of thousands of views.\nLegislative efforts to reform the property tax system have continued, including Governor Greg Abbott signing a property tax relief bill in Robson Ranch a year ago, but Crouch said homeowners cannot afford to wait for policy changes.\n“I’ve worked on legislation and advocated for changes to the system, but homeowners can’t wait for the next legislative session,” he said. “Every hearing is a chance to make sure a family pays only what the law requires – not a dollar more.”\nCrouch said his services are provided free of charge to the homeowners he represents.\nThe post North Texas real estate broker to advocate for Denton County property taxpayers appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/06/30/north-texas-real-estate-broker-to-advocate-for-denton-county-property-taxpayers/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette - Southern Denton County Local News","author":"Micah Pearce","publishDate":"2026-07-01T00:07:55.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"north-texas-real-estate-broker-to-advocate-for-denton-county-property-taxpayers"},{"id":"tpdg48","title":"Paris deputy mayor blames the United States' carbon emissions for deadly heat wave","excerpt":"Paris Deputy Mayor Audrey Pulvar released a lengthy statement blaming the United States for the deadly heat wave over France this past week.","content":"Paris Deputy Mayor Audrey Pulvar released a lengthy statement blaming the United States for the deadly heat wave over France this past week.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/paris-deputy-mayor-blames-united-states-carbon-emissions-deadly-heat-wave","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-06-30T21:05:08.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fparis-heat-wave.jpg","slug":"paris-deputy-mayor-blames-the-united-states-carbon-emissions-for-deadly-heat-wave"},{"id":"yx9w91","title":"TxDOT to close parts of I-35W/I-35E merge as work continues","excerpt":"Commuters going through Denton for July 4 or FIFA World Cup activities should be wary of upcoming closures at the merge of I-35W and I-35E.\nTexas Department of Transportation will continue work on the $583 million road project and close parts of the merge Tuesday and Thursday night.\nAccording to ...","content":"Commuters going through Denton for July 4 or FIFA World Cup activities should be wary of upcoming closures at the merge of I-35W and I-35E.\nTexas Department of Transportation will continue work on the $583 million road project and close parts of the merge Tuesday and Thursday night.\nAccording to a press release from TxDOT, the northbound I-35E off-ramp to southbound I-35W will be closed from 9 p.m. Tuesday to 5 a.m. Wednesday.\nThe southbound I-35 off-ramp to Oak Street will also be closed from 9 p.m. Tuesday to 5 a.m. Wednesday.\nFinally, the on and off-ramp of southbound I-35 between Hwy 380 and I-35W will be intermittently closed from 9 p.m. Thursday to 5 a.m. on Friday.\n\nAccording to TxDOT, various frontage roads are also expected to be closed in the area during during this time.\nSigned detours will be in place, but drivers should expect delays through the area and plan for extra travel time.\nEarlier in June, TxDOT fully shut down I-35E through Denton as crews worked on the massive merge project, which the department said is expected to be completed in fall 2029.\nWork is weather-permitting, so if any heavy rain or storms come through the area, the work might be delayed.\nFor more information on the project, visit the TxDOT project tracker on the department’s website.\nThe post TxDOT to close parts of I-35W/I-35E merge as work continues appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/06/30/txdot-to-close-parts-of-i-35w-i-35e-merge-as-work-continues/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette - Southern Denton County Local News","author":"Micah Pearce","publishDate":"2026-06-30T18:57:52.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"txdot-to-close-parts-of-i-35wi-35e-merge-as-work-continues"},{"id":"tktsll","title":"Resolve Ticket","excerpt":"We can only help with tickets filed with our court. Municipal Courts, County Courts, and Justice Courts are separate courts and maintain separate records.","content":"We can only help with tickets filed with our court. Municipal Courts, County Courts, and Justice Courts are separate courts and maintain separate records.","url":"https://www.dentoncounty.gov/2011","source":"Denton County Government - News","author":"Denton County Government - News","publishDate":"2026-06-30T16:42:00.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"resolve-ticket"},{"id":"tktslh","title":"Compliance Dismissals","excerpt":"See forms of payment accepted, Court Office location and forms.","content":"See forms of payment accepted, Court Office location and forms.","url":"https://www.dentoncounty.gov/2015","source":"Denton County Government - News","author":"Denton County Government - News","publishDate":"2026-06-30T16:42:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"compliance-dismissals"},{"id":"wmvlqk","title":"July 4th deadly Texas floods, one year later","excerpt":"It's been one year since floodwaters swept through Central Texas over the July 4th weekend, claiming the lives of more than 130 people.","content":"It's been one year since floodwaters swept through Central Texas over the July 4th weekend, claiming the lives of more than 130 people.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/july-4th-deadly-texas-floods-anniversary","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Elizabeth.Evans@fox.com (Elizabeth Evans)","publishDate":"2026-07-03T17:33:21.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox7austin.com%2Fwww.fox7austin.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F05%2Fgettyimages-2223717483.jpg","slug":"july-4th-deadly-texas-floods-one-year-later"},{"id":"stej5a","title":"DFW Airport braces for crowds as 4th of July travel rush meets World Cup traffic","excerpt":"The Fourth of July travel rush is underway at DFW Airport, where officials expect one of the busiest holiday periods on record as holiday travelers and FIFA World Cup fans converge on North Texas.\n\n\n\nDFW Airport projects approximately 1.75 million passengers will travel to, through or from the ai...","content":"The Fourth of July travel rush is underway at DFW Airport, where officials expect one of the busiest holiday periods on record as holiday travelers and FIFA World Cup fans converge on North Texas.\n\n\n\nDFW Airport projects approximately 1.75 million passengers will travel to, through or from the airport between Thursday, July 2 and Tuesday, July 7. \n\n\n\nThursday is expected to be one of the busiest days of the travel period, with more than 275,000 travelers moving through the airport. Airport officials also expect Monday to be the busiest day overall.\n\n\n\nThe surge comes as North Texas prepares to host a FIFA World Cup match on Friday at Dallas Stadium, where Australia will face Egypt. It is expected to bring an additional wave of international visitors into the region.\n\n\n\nAirport officials say roadways, terminal curbs and parking facilities are expected to remain busy throughout the holiday weekend, particularly during late morning and early evening hours. \n\n\n\nTravelers are encouraged to arrive early, check parking availability ahead of time and monitor security wait times before heading to the airport.\n\n\n\nMany of the World Cup visitors arriving in North Texas have already logged thousands of miles following their teams across the United States.\n\n\n\nAustralian fan Harry Gelder described the lengthy journey his group took to reach California for a previous match before making plans to continue to Texas.\n\n\n\n“Twenty-four hours. We had to detour. We went to Hong Kong, then Vancouver, then Seattle, and drove all the way down to San Fran,” Gelder told the NBC-affiliate in the Bay Area for Australia’s most recent match. “Everyone has been so welcoming here. I honestly didn’t know the Americans could be this nice. The Aussies are the best, but you guys are not far behind.”\n\n\n\nThe influx of international visitors comes during what AAA projects will be a record-setting Independence Day travel period nationwide.\n\n\n\nAccording to AAA, 72.2 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home during the holiday period, surpassing last year’s record. In Texas, approximately 4.9 million people are expected to drive, while about 564,000 travelers will fly.\n\n\n\nDespite gas prices remaining higher than they were a year ago, AAA says driving continues to be the preferred option for most holiday travelers. About 85% of Americans traveling over the holiday are expected to drive to their destinations.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor many World Cup supporters, however, the long flights and crowded airports are part of the experience and make the travel worthwhile.\n\n\n\n“It is brilliant, and that’s what football does. The World Cup brings all different cultures together,” Australia resident Kristy Taddeo said.\n\n\n\nDFW Airport says some restaurants are equipped with TVs broadcasting the games so that they can host World Cup watch parties, allowing passengers to keep up with the tournament while waiting for their flights.\n\n\n\nAirport officials recommend arriving at least two hours before domestic departures and three hours before international flights to allow extra time for traffic, parking and security screening.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dfw-airport-braces-for-crowds-as-4th-of-july-travel-rush-meets-world-cup-traffic/4043989/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Alanna Quillen","publishDate":"2026-07-02T08:06:24.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F07%2Fposter-frame-1782997778213.png%3Ffit%3D1920%2C1080%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"dfw-airport-braces-for-crowds-as-4th-of-july-travel-rush-meets-world-cup-traffic"},{"id":"bla2x4","title":"Home","excerpt":"","content":"","url":"https://www.dentoncounty.gov/1","source":"Denton County Government - News","author":"Denton County Government - News","publishDate":"2026-06-30T15:06:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"home"},{"id":"k9xzvz","title":"Record decline in home asking prices offers buyers an affordability boost","excerpt":"Home listing prices are declining at the fastest pace in at least nine years. Here's what to know.","content":"Home listing prices are declining at the fastest pace in at least nine years. Here's what to know.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/record-decline-home-asking-prices-offers-buyers-affordability-boost","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-07-02T18:07:25.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2Freal-estate-fox-biz-getty-scaled.jpg","slug":"record-decline-in-home-asking-prices-offers-buyers-an-affordability-boost"},{"id":"95q9lx","title":"World Cup Round of 32 ends Friday with Dallas Stadium, wrapping up 3-game days","excerpt":"The 2026 FIFA World Cup moves to the Round of 16 on Saturday, but first the Round of 32 wraps up at Dallas Stadium.\n\n\n\nFriday is the final three-game day of the tournament. First is Australia versus Egypt at Dallas Stadium at 1 p.m. It is expected to bring an additional wave of international visi...","content":"The 2026 FIFA World Cup moves to the Round of 16 on Saturday, but first the Round of 32 wraps up at Dallas Stadium.\n\n\n\nFriday is the final three-game day of the tournament. First is Australia versus Egypt at Dallas Stadium at 1 p.m. It is expected to bring an additional wave of international visitors into the region during the busy July Fourth holiday weekend.\n\n\n\n\n\nAustralia has not scored in its last two World Cup games, after opening the tournament with a surprise 2-0 win over Turkiye, but it was still enough to advance after a 0-0 draw with Paraguay, which also advanced.\n\n\n\nEgypt is led by former English Premier League star Mohamed Salah. Their supporters plan to march through Arlington Friday morning, similar to what Sweden fans did before their game against Japan.\n\n\n\nSupporters will gather around 8:30 a.m. around the Texas Golden Boot at the intersection of Cowboys Way and Stadium Drive. \n\n\n\n\n\nAustralia supporters are planning to attend the Thursday, July 2, Texas Rangers game against the Detroit Tigers.\n\n\n\nThe early evening game is Argentina versus Cabo Verde. Argentina dominated their group on the back of Lionel Messi’s 6 goals. Messi became the first player to score in 7 straight World Cup games while extending his goals record.\n\n\n\nCabo Verde is the smallest country in the knockouts. They shocked Spain in their tournament opener with a 0-0 draw. They followed that up with an equally shocking 2-2 draw against Uruguay, meaning the tiny island nation played at the level of two previous tournament champions. They wrapped up group play with a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia to finish second behind Spain. Argentina is the heavy favorite, but Cabo Verde has proven they cannot be counted out.\n\n\n\nArgentina-Cabo Verde kicks off at 5 p.m. in Miami.\n\n\n\nColombia-Ghana is at 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 3. Colombia won Group K with a draw against Portugal; they had already defeated Uzbekistan and DR Congo.\n\n\n\nColombia is led by Bayern Munich star Luis Diaz. \n\n\n\nGhana is one of 9 African nations to advance to the knockout rounds; only Tunisia failed to make it out of the group stage. The previous record was two.\n\n\n\nHowever, only Morocco has won their Round of 32 game, against the Netherlands. Côte d’Ivoire, Congo, Senegal, and South Africa have all been eliminated, many of them in heartbreaking fashion.\n\n\n\nAlgeria, Cabo Verde and Ghana are yet to play, but are all considered underdogs in their current matchups.\n\n\n\nThere will be two games per day moving forward until the Quarterfinals begin on Thursday, July 9.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/2026-fifa-world-cup-round-of-32-wraps-up-friday-with-dallas-stadium-kicking-off-final-three-game-day-of-the-tournament/4044016/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Charles Nichelson","publishDate":"2026-07-02T09:33:33.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Fdownload-3-2.png%3Ffit%3D859%2C483%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"world-cup-round-of-32-ends-friday-with-dallas-stadium-wrapping-up-3-game-days"},{"id":"6neht7","title":"Fourth of July: Dallas adds road closures, celebratory gunfire ban","excerpt":"Dallas police are implementing a new safety strategy this Fourth of July weekend to increase security, curb illegal celebratory gunfire, and prevent severe traffic gridlock.","content":"Dallas police are implementing a new safety strategy this Fourth of July weekend to increase security, curb illegal celebratory gunfire, and prevent severe traffic gridlock.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/fourth-july-dallas-traffic-road-closures-celebratory-gunfire","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Shaun.Rabb@fox.com (Shaun Rabb)","publishDate":"2026-07-02T23:31:52.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2Fv-rabb-dallas-neighborhoods-safety-july-4-4p_00.00.01.08.jpg","slug":"fourth-of-july-dallas-adds-road-closures-celebratory-gunfire-ban"},{"id":"g2v3ul","title":"FBI says it's still investigating some notes in Nancy Guthrie case as legitimate","excerpt":"The FBI is still evaluating some ransom notes relating to the February disappearance of Nancy Guthrie as potentially “legitimate,” while others have been discounted as “extortion attempts,” the agency said in a Wednesday update.\n\n\n\n“This case continues to be investigated as a kidnapping for ranso...","content":"The FBI is still evaluating some ransom notes relating to the February disappearance of Nancy Guthrie as potentially “legitimate,” while others have been discounted as “extortion attempts,” the agency said in a Wednesday update.\n\n\n\n“This case continues to be investigated as a kidnapping for ransom case,” the FBI Phoenix office said in a post on X, noting that law enforcement had received “several ransom notes over the course of this investigation.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGuthrie, the 84-year-old mother of the “TODAY” show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing from her home near Tucson, Arizona, on Feb. 1. She was last seen the previous night around 9:45 p.m., according to Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos.\n\n\n\nTen days after Guthrie was reported missing, the FBI released chilling doorbell camera images of an armed and masked man outside her home on the morning of her disappearance. The FBI has since described that man as a suspect.\n\n\n\nThe Pima County Sheriff’s Department is also investigating the case and said in a Wednesday statement that it had “received information regarding potential ransom notes related to the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie” throughout its investigation.\n\n\n\nSurveillance footage of the suspect in the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie that was released by the FBI.\n\n\n\n“Every tip and lead is taken seriously and is forwarded directly to our detectives who continue to work in coordination with the FBI.” \n\n\n\nThe FBI statement rebuts a Tuesday Reuters report about the notes, citing an unnamed FBI official. \n\n\n\nWhile the FBI did not specify how many ransom notes had been received, NBC News has previously reported that investigators involved in the case have examined two notes sent to media outlets in the wake of Guthrie’s disappearance.\n\n\n\nThe first note said Guthrie was safe and requested cryptocurrency in exchange for her release. The second note sent to media outlets appeared to indicate that she had died, three people familiar with the matter previously told NBC News.\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter the second note was sent, Savannah Guthrie addressed her mother’s possible kidnapping in an Instagram video, saying the family would “pay” for her return.\n\n\n\nLast week, she made another plea on air stating that her family “are in agony. We cannot be at peace,” over her mother’s disappearance. \n\n\n\n“We’re begging for your help,” the host said. “Please, if you’re watching, no matter how small, the reward is there. You can tell us; it can be anonymous,” she said. \n\n\n\n“We love our mom, and we’ll never stop looking for her, ever.”","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/fbi-still-investigating-notes-nancy-guthrie-case-as-legitimate/4043983/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Adela Suliman | NBC News","publishDate":"2026-07-02T08:07:33.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F03%2FGettyImages-2264105435.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D4000%2C2667","slug":"fbi-says-its-still-investigating-some-notes-in-nancy-guthrie-case-as-legitimate"},{"id":"yebu3i","title":"One of Double Oak’s original residents still fighting for its future","excerpt":"No one can say longtime Double Oak resident Bernie Carrico isn’t flexible.\nFrom 1980 to 1983, Carrico, a former investment banker who’d moved his family from Michigan to Texas in 1974, was Double Oak’s sixth Mayor. For nearly three months during that stint, he was also the Chief of Police and the...","content":"No one can say longtime Double Oak resident Bernie Carrico isn’t flexible.\nFrom 1980 to 1983, Carrico, a former investment banker who’d moved his family from Michigan to Texas in 1974, was Double Oak’s sixth Mayor. For nearly three months during that stint, he was also the Chief of Police and the Town Judge.\n“Talk about a kangaroo court,” Bernie, now 80, said. His stint as mayor came after several years of service to Double Oak that began in the mid-1970s as an alderman and later Mayor Pro-Tem. “We were all volunteers in those days. My Chief of Police was a guy named Nelson Erdman, a pilot who looked just like Chuck Connors from “The Rifleman.” Well, Nelson got transferred to Denver for work. Under the General Law Charter, the Mayor automatically becomes the Chief if there’s no one else. So, in addition to being the Mayor, I’d go out on Saturday nights and bust kids for drinking beer on country roads.\n“Then our judge died suddenly. I oversaw one trial. The lawyer demanded a trial by jury, so I went out and stopped cars driving down Shiloh Road. I’d look at their driver’s license, and if they were Denton County residents, I said, ‘You’re on my jury this morning.’”\nBernie always had the town’s best interests at heart in those days—even if it was one of the smallest towns you’d ever seen. Double Oak is just a 2.4-square-mile slice of real estate bordering Flower Mound, Bartonville, and Copper Canyon. It became an incorporated town one month before he and his wife, Judy, officially moved into their newly built home, which was one of only six on their street at the time. There were 164 residents, and from his porch, Bernie could see the bright lights of the Denton Town Square.\nBernie, along with guys like J.R. Griswald, Chuck Bimmerle, Dick Cook, and Bill Brittain, was there to watch the whole thing grow from the first lot forward. And to say they were deeply involved in every decision would be an understatement.\n“I can remember sitting at a card table in my sunroom to draft our first zoning ordinances,” Bernie said. “These days, you can copy and paste with a click and drag of a mouse, but back then, we had scissors, paste, and tape.”\nFast forward to today—52 years later—and Bernie and his wife, Judy, are two of the last remaining original residents of a town that has come a long way but still maintains its independence and rural character, one that Bernie and other residents fought for decades ago. Double Oak, which now has roughly 3,000 residents, is a General Law City restricted to single-family residences with a minimum 1-acre lot size, and commercial development is permitted in the northeast part of the town limits. Residents govern Double Oak, which is represented by a mayor and a town council of five members, along with residents who volunteer to serve on the town’s boards.\nTo date, Double Oak still boasts the second-lowest tax rate in Denton County and operates with zero debt. \nAnd much to Bernie’s delight, they have their own police department, town hall, and volunteer fire department.\nBernie and Judy still live in that same house they built in 1974. Bernie rides his bike through town practically every day and has earned the nickname “Pops.” Meanwhile, Judy is still known as the “Peach Lady” for her famously delicious peaches and blueberries. \n“The minute I saw the town all those years ago, I knew it was exactly the spot we needed to be,” Bernie added. “Asphalt streets … no sidewalks … Bill Brittain gave me his spiel about what he planned to do; he wanted to incorporate so that Flower Mound couldn’t annex the town. I remember saying, ‘You’re my kinda guy.’ We’d host council meetings on Bill’s property. The area has exploded since then, and it’s been fun being part of it. The rest, as they say, is history.”\nBut if you think Bernie has slowed down after five decades of helping shape Double Oak, think again. \nThe father of five and grandpa to 11 is still knee-deep in town issues—this time as part of a citizen-led effort to diversify Double Oak’s revenue sources with a proposed liquor referendum. This includes plans for a potential November ballot measure. For Bernie, it’s simply the latest chapter in a lifetime of civic involvement.\n“This, along with a proposed shopping center on 407, can sustain this town for quite a while and keep things exactly how we intended all those years ago,” Bernie said. “Our motto from the very beginning was to create a safe place to live and raise your children. I think we’ve done that, and we want to keep it that way.”\nFlexible? Absolutely. But when it comes to Double Oak’s present and future, Bernie Carrico also doesn’t budge easily.\nThe post One of Double Oak’s original residents still fighting for its future appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/07/01/one-of-double-oaks-original-residents-still-fighting-for-its-future/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)","author":"Steve Gamel","publishDate":"2026-07-02T02:00:44.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"one-of-double-oaks-original-residents-still-fighting-for-its-future"},{"id":"mtzl7b","title":"Texas military installations contribute $148B to state's economy, report says","excerpt":"Texas is home to 14 military installations representing the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force, along with the National Guard and reserve components. According to the report, these bases combine to add 212,541 direct jobs and support 628,884 jobs indirectly.","content":"Texas is home to 14 military installations representing the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force, along with the National Guard and reserve components. According to the report, these bases combine to add 212,541 direct jobs and support 628,884 jobs indirectly.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/texas-military-installations-contribute-148b-states-economy-report-says","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Steven.Ardary@fox.com (Steven Ardary)","publishDate":"2026-07-03T17:09:45.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox7austin.com%2Fwww.fox7austin.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2F9477626-scaled.jpg","slug":"texas-military-installations-contribute-148b-to-states-economy-report-says"},{"id":"a616hj","title":"Man pleads guilty for role in 2022 San Antonio smuggling event that killed 53","excerpt":"A Guatemalan man pleaded guilty Thursday for his role in a 2022 mass casualty event that killed 53 migrants and injured 11 others.","content":"A Guatemalan man pleaded guilty Thursday for his role in a 2022 mass casualty event that killed 53 migrants and injured 11 others.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/man-pleads-guilty-role-2022-san-antonio-smuggling-event-killed-53","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Steven.Ardary@fox.com (Steven Ardary)","publishDate":"2026-07-03T15:52:45.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox7austin.com%2Fwww.fox7austin.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F06%2Fmigrant.jpg","slug":"man-pleads-guilty-for-role-in-2022-san-antonio-smuggling-event-that-killed-53"},{"id":"hvi41r","title":"Mansfield hosts Fourth of July drone and fireworks show","excerpt":"The Mansfield Rocks July 4 celebration in North Texas will feature a massive fireworks and a Sky Elements pyro drone show launched from the Mansfield Skinner Sports Complex to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday.","content":"The Mansfield Rocks July 4 celebration in North Texas will feature a massive fireworks and a Sky Elements pyro drone show launched from the Mansfield Skinner Sports Complex to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/mansfield-hosts-fourth-july-drone-fireworks-show","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Dionne.Anglin@fox.com (Dionne Anglin)","publishDate":"2026-07-02T22:42:51.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2Fv-sky-elements-drone-show-in-nrh-9a_kdfw8edd_146_m_00.01.32.16.jpg","slug":"mansfield-hosts-fourth-of-july-drone-and-fireworks-show"},{"id":"pirn9u","title":"U.S. employers pull back on hiring in June amid elevated inflation, global turmoil","excerpt":"U.S. employers slowed hiring last month and added only 57,000 jobs, less than half the previous month’s total and a sign companies still have a cautious economic outlook.\n\n\n\nThe Labor Department said Thursday that the unemployment rate declined to a low 4.2% from 4.3% in May, though the decline m...","content":"U.S. employers slowed hiring last month and added only 57,000 jobs, less than half the previous month’s total and a sign companies still have a cautious economic outlook.\n\n\n\nThe Labor Department said Thursday that the unemployment rate declined to a low 4.2% from 4.3% in May, though the decline mostly occurred because many people out of work gave up looking and were no longer counted as unemployed.\n\n\n\nThe figures suggest businesses remain wary of the economy’s health, with inflation at a three-year high and consumer confidence near post-pandemic lows. The job market has been stuck in a “low-hire, low-fire” rut in which the employed enjoy some job security while layoffs are low, but those out of work are struggling to get hired. Strong hiring in the spring raised hopes the economy was escaping that dynamic, but Thursday’s report suggests it hasn’t happened.\n\n\n\nStrong job gains that were initially reported in April and May were revised lower. Hiring in May was marked down to 129,000 from 172,000, while April’s job gains are now 148,000, down from an initial estimate of 179,000.\n\n\n\nRestaurants, bars, and hotels cut 61,000 jobs, a sharp disappointment for those who expected the World Cup tournament that is taking place in multiple U.S. cities would lead to at least temporary job gains. Retailers also shed 7,500 jobs.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEconomy\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 6\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLower-income Americans hit hardest by gas price spike, widening inequalities\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEconomy\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMar 27\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat is the annoyance economy? 3 ways Americans are losing time and money — and what to do about it\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nChad Moutray, chief economist at the National Restaurant Association, said member companies are seeing signs consumers are pulling back on eating out, particularly outside higher-income households. They are also seeing evidence of a “K-shaped” economy, with wealthier households pulling ahead of middle- and lower-income ones.\n\n\n\n“We continue to hear that a lot of Americans are struggling to make ends meet,” he said. “If you’re catering to the upper-end of the K, you’re doing fine. If you’re catering to the lower part of the K, you’re seeing some challenges in the last couple of months.”\n\n\n\nMany businesses may be wary of hiring as they navigate the implementation of artificial intelligence, but last month professional and business services, a category that includes architecture, engineering, and software developers — occupations expected to be vulnerable to AI — added 36,000 jobs. Healthcare, the economy’s most consistent job creator, added nearly 47,000 positions.\n\n\n\nThe economy is growing modestly despite ongoing challenges. It expanded at a 2.1% annual pace in the first three months of the year, though some forecasts expect it will slow in the April-June quarter.\n\n\n\nOngoing job gains, however, suggest that the Federal Reserve’s key interest rate, at about 3.6%, may not be high enough to restrain the economy and cool inflation. Fed chair Kevin Warsh in Portugal Wednesday reiterated that he would push inflation back to the Fed’s 2% target, though he wouldn’t comment on whether the Fed would raise rates at its next meeting, in July.\n\n\n\nHistorically, a job gain of just 57,000 would be seen as weak. Yet as more Americans retire and new immigration has dropped sharply, the U.S. workforce is barely growing. In that case, some economists think even gains at that level may be enough to keep the unemployment rate unchanged — or even lower it.\n\n\n\nMismatches between job-seekers and employers could be slowing hiring as well. Nicole Bachaud, labor economist at ZipRecruiter, said AI adoption could have encouraged a trend she’s noticed on their website: Companies are increasingly posting jobs seeking more senior, experienced workers, while job hunters are instead gravitating toward entry-level jobs.\n\n\n\nWith far fewer people quitting their jobs than just after the pandemic, Bachaud said, companies are having more trouble recruiting experienced workers from other businesses. At the same time, that’s left less-experienced workers struggling to break into the job market.\n\n\n\nThat gap “just shows the mismatch between what employers are looking for and what current job seekers have to offer,” she said. It has likely contributed to the frustration many job seekers feel even as the unemployment rate remains low.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/us-hiring-falls-june-elevated-inflation-global-turmoil/4043981/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Christopher Rugaber | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-07-02T07:54:37.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F07%2FAP26182716007492.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5521%2C3681","slug":"us-employers-pull-back-on-hiring-in-june-amid-elevated-inflation-global-turmoil"},{"id":"8dbze2","title":"LBJ, Beyonce, Willie Nelson top this list of most influential Texans","excerpt":"It's no secret that Texans have had tremendous influence over all aspects of America and American culture, from politics, to food, to entertainment, to sports there's likely been a Texan involved.","content":"It's no secret that Texans have had tremendous influence over all aspects of America and American culture, from politics, to food, to entertainment, to sports there's likely been a Texan involved.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/lbj-beyonce-willie-nelson-top-list-most-influential-texans","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX.Texas.Digital@fox.com (FOX Texas Digital)","publishDate":"2026-07-02T22:38:17.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox26houston.com%2Fwww.fox26houston.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2Finfluential-texans.jpg","slug":"lbj-beyonce-willie-nelson-top-this-list-of-most-influential-texans"},{"id":"af2nm1","title":"Tennessee university to pay professor $1.9M after calling Charlie Kirk a 'disgusting psychopath'","excerpt":"A University of Tennessee professor will receive $1.9 million to settle a lawsuit after being disciplined over social media posts criticizing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.","content":"A University of Tennessee professor will receive $1.9 million to settle a lawsuit after being disciplined over social media posts criticizing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/tamar-shirinian-tennessee-charlie-kirk-settlement","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-07-02T17:48:46.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2Fcharlie-kirk-uvu.jpeg","slug":"tennessee-university-to-pay-professor-19m-after-calling-charlie-kirk-a-disgusting-psychopath"},{"id":"f9p7g2","title":"Take a ride on some of America's historic roller coasters","excerpt":"From the steep descent of the Giant Dipper in Santa Cruz, California, to the twists and turns of Brooklyn’s Coney Island Cyclone, wooden roller coasters have defined American amusement parks for more than a century. And for families across the country, riding them has become the traditional summe...","content":"From the steep descent of the Giant Dipper in Santa Cruz, California, to the twists and turns of Brooklyn’s Coney Island Cyclone, wooden roller coasters have defined American amusement parks for more than a century. And for families across the country, riding them has become the traditional summer experience.\n\n\n\nThe historical element can’t be replicated in newer coasters, says Richard Munch, a founder of the American Coaster Enthusiasts.\n\n\n\n“You can have three or four generations riding the same coaster over 100 years,” he said. “It’s typical Americana.”\n\n\n\nThe classic wooden roller coasters may be more difficult to keep operating, but amusement parks across the country and dedicated enthusiasts are taking on the challenge. The coasters cost more, require more maintenance and are more prone to natural damage from storms, yet those same qualities make them unique. As the wooden structures respond to weather, not two rides are ever the same\n\n\n\nOceanside wooden roller coasters were the backbone of American amusement parks at their peak in the late 1910s to 1920s. At the time, about 1,250 roller coasters operated across 800 parks, but by the end of World War II, only 90 remained.\n\n\n\nThe American Coaster Enthusiasts and the National Amusement Park Historical Association began in the late 1970s to preserve historic rides. These groups suggest ways parks can avoid shutting down historic wooden coasters due to cost and maintenance.\n\n\n\nFor ones that couldn’t be saved or are already gone, Munch has collected artifacts to be displayed in exhibits at the National Roller Coaster Museum in Plainview, Texas, set to open next year. The museum’s mission is to establish a permanent home for memorabilia and save the legacy of America’s amusement parks for future  generations. It will feature historic details from forgotten rides and tell stories about modern classics.\n\n\n\nToday, there are around 100 wooden coasters in operation across the U.S.\n\n\n\nHere are some that you can explore the next time you’re searching for a thrill or want to experience American history.\n\n\n\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nNBC reporters visited each park to ride these coasters. Video shot by Jonathan Bloom, Sam Dunne, Jenny Lambert, Keagan Ostop, Michael Pegram, Karla Perez, Annetta Stogniew and Katy Zachry.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/americas-historic-wooden-roller-coasters/4043713/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Keagan Ostop and Annetta Stogniew","publishDate":"2026-07-02T07:05:04.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Frollercoasters-2-e1782760857243.png%3Ffit%3D1434%2C808%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"take-a-ride-on-some-of-americas-historic-roller-coasters"},{"id":"ndlgww","title":"11-year-old boy driving pickup truck crashes into group of Thai monks, killing 8","excerpt":"An 11-year-old boy crashed a pickup truck into a group of monks on a pilgrimage walk in northeastern Thailand on Thursday, killing eight, officials said.\n\n\n\nA total of 35 monks from Mukdahan province, about 600 kilometers northeast of the capital Bangkok, were on the pilgrimage. Five monks were k...","content":"An 11-year-old boy crashed a pickup truck into a group of monks on a pilgrimage walk in northeastern Thailand on Thursday, killing eight, officials said.\n\n\n\nA total of 35 monks from Mukdahan province, about 600 kilometers northeast of the capital Bangkok, were on the pilgrimage. Five monks were killed at the site, while three others died at a hospital, according to Mukdahan Governor Worrayan Boonnarat. Fourteen others were hospitalized, with four in critical condition.\n\n\n\nThe group started the 260-kilometer walk to Ubon Ratchathani province about 30 minutes before the crash.\n\n\n\nSecurity camera footage shared by a local rescue group, Ruam Jai Mukdahan Rescue Association, shows the monks walking in a single line on the side of a road before the truck crashes into them.\n\n\n\nLocal police said the boy is now in custody and will be questioned when state child protection officers arrive.\n\n\n\nThe police said the cause of the accident is still under investigation, but said they were told by the monks that they saw the vehicle swerving before it slid off the road and crashed into the group.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/boy-driving-pickup-truck-crashes-into-group-thai-monks/4043946/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-07-02T06:54:21.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F07%2FGettyImages-2283271930.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5672%2C3781","slug":"11-year-old-boy-driving-pickup-truck-crashes-into-group-of-thai-monks-killing-8"},{"id":"24sfxe","title":"Abbott proposes ban on rural data centers after shifting stance","excerpt":"Gov. Greg Abbott proposed a ban on rural Texas AI data centers and called to eliminate their tax breaks, marking a shift from his prior support as residents increasingly oppose the facilities over water, electricity, and noise concerns.","content":"Gov. Greg Abbott proposed a ban on rural Texas AI data centers and called to eliminate their tax breaks, marking a shift from his prior support as residents increasingly oppose the facilities over water, electricity, and noise concerns.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/abbott-proposes-ban-rural-data-centers-after-shifting-stance","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Steven.Dial@fox.com (Steven Dial)","publishDate":"2026-07-02T21:58:47.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F05%2Fs-vania-red-oak-council-data-center-10p_00.01.59.36.jpg","slug":"abbott-proposes-ban-on-rural-data-centers-after-shifting-stance"},{"id":"3ao5vs","title":"TxDOT launches July 4 DWI crackdown in partnership with North Texas mother","excerpt":"A TxDOT Fourth of July \"Drive Sober, No Regrets\" campaign features a Frisco mother who lost her daughter to a drunken driver, as Texas police ramp up holiday weekend DWI enforcement to prevent crashes.","content":"A TxDOT Fourth of July \"Drive Sober, No Regrets\" campaign features a Frisco mother who lost her daughter to a drunken driver, as Texas police ramp up holiday weekend DWI enforcement to prevent crashes.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/txdot-launches-july-4-dwi-crackdown-partnership-north-texas-mother","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Lori.Brown@fox.com (Lori Brown)","publishDate":"2026-07-02T21:13:10.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2Fv-lori-txdot-dwi-enforcement-4p_00.00.00.38.jpg","slug":"txdot-launches-july-4-dwi-crackdown-in-partnership-with-north-texas-mother"},{"id":"4g8tu7","title":"Man fatally shot after fight over Walmart parking spot","excerpt":"A Florida man was shot and killed by a woman after a verbal argument over a parking spot at Walmart led to a deadly shooting.","content":"A Florida man was shot and killed by a woman after a verbal argument over a parking spot at Walmart led to a deadly shooting.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/man-fatally-shot-after-fight-over-walmart-parking-spot","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Jason.Gunn@fox.com (Jason Gunn)","publishDate":"2026-07-02T17:26:59.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2Fbroward-sheriff-2.jpg","slug":"man-fatally-shot-after-fight-over-walmart-parking-spot"},{"id":"4p8gef","title":"Argyle Police Blotter","excerpt":"The following is a summary of recent incident reports made to the Argyle Police Department as compiled by the staff of The CTG:\nOn March 25, a few adventurous goats tested whether the grass really was greener on the other side by knocking down a fence and wandering near the road. Thankfully, a he...","content":"The following is a summary of recent incident reports made to the Argyle Police Department as compiled by the staff of The CTG:\nOn March 25, a few adventurous goats tested whether the grass really was greener on the other side by knocking down a fence and wandering near the road. Thankfully, a helpful citizen rounded them up and patched the fence long enough to keep the escape artists grounded.\nAlso on March 25, an officer checked an open gate at the new Gibson Middle School construction site. Everything appeared secure, though the officer did note the future school is “very big.” Case closed: the building is large.\nOn March 28, a local longhorn went on a neighborhood salad tour, munching bushes from yard to yard. Officers encouraged the bull to steer himself back home, and thankfully, he didn’t have any beef with the request.\nLater that day, a woman threatened to sue her neighbor after police were called about loud music from her backyard party. The woman, who was allegedly intoxicated, wanted to put her complaining neighbor on blast because “she spent $2,000 on the setup.”\nAlso on March 28, Tom Thumb employees reported teenagers repeatedly wandering in and out of the store without buying anything. When they finally attempted a purchase, it was alcohol. Officers checked on the group, who settled for candy and moved their hangout elsewhere.\nOn March 29, two men parked near a local park sparked suspicion from a nearby resident. Turns out, the duo was simply installing a new playground and there was no monkey business.\nOn April 2, a resident had a rude awakening after a neighbor’s alarm clock had been ringing for nearly 15 hours. \nOn April 19, a resident called 9-1-1 after their dog fell into a swimming pool and couldn’t get out. Thankfully, the pup managed to keep doggy-paddling until help arrived.\nOn April 22, officers assisted a turtle crossing the road, proving once again that slow and steady wins the race — especially when police provide traffic control.\nOn April 27, a hiss-terical resident reported two snakes in their backyard. Officers advised that since snakes generally live outdoors, there wasn’t much police could do about them.\nOn May 7, a pest control solicitor became angry after a resident declined his services and told him to buzz off. The salesman allegedly responded with profanity before riding away on a scooter.\nOn May 9, a young employee got extra saucy and called police claiming Chick-fil-A was withholding her paycheck. \nAlso on May 9, police received multiple reports of teens recklessly riding e-bikes and dirt bikes through neighborhoods, popping wheelies and cutting through backyards. Residents said the situation was literally spinning out of control.\nThe post Argyle Police Blotter appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/06/28/argyle-police-blotter-132/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette - Southern Denton County Local News","author":"CTG Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-29T03:33:27.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"argyle-police-blotter"},{"id":"8of0sk","title":"Double Oak Police Blotter","excerpt":"Double Oak Police responded to 36 agency-assist calls in April 2026 and handled 802 calls for service or self-initiated activity during the month. Officers also issued 430 traffic citations and warnings. Here are some recent calls for service:\nOn April 3, some juveniles were seen walking in the a...","content":"Double Oak Police responded to 36 agency-assist calls in April 2026 and handled 802 calls for service or self-initiated activity during the month. Officers also issued 430 traffic citations and warnings. Here are some recent calls for service:\nOn April 3, some juveniles were seen walking in the area of Waketon Road and Bridlewood Lane late at night.\nOn April 12, officers responded just as unholy things were about to take place in the church parking lot. Divine intervention occurred.\nOn April 16, a traffic stop led to the driver being arrested on outstanding warrants.\nOn April 19, a traffic stop led to the driver being arrested on outstanding warrants. Hopefully not the same person from above.\nOn April 20, a traffic stop resulted in an arrest, this time a DWI.\nOn April 22, a caller wanted to report their significant other missing. The person was later found at a nearby convenience store.\nOn April 23, a caller reported seeing a drone flying around the area.\nOn April 24, officers took a report regarding a possible assault.\nOn April 27, a traffic stop resulted in a DWI arrest.\nThe post Double Oak Police Blotter appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/06/28/double-oak-police-blotter-13/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette - Southern Denton County Local News","author":"Contributing Writer","publishDate":"2026-06-28T19:00:51.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"double-oak-police-blotter"},{"id":"ssu4j4","title":"Skydiving plane crashes in France, killing all 11 people on board","excerpt":"A skydiving plane crashed in northeastern France Sunday, killing all 11 people on board, authorities said.","content":"A skydiving plane crashed in northeastern France Sunday, killing all 11 people on board, authorities said.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/skydiving-plane-crashes-france-killing-all-11-people-board","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Heather.Miller@fox.com (Heather Miller)","publishDate":"2026-06-28T14:40:41.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fcrashfeatured.jpg","slug":"skydiving-plane-crashes-in-france-killing-all-11-people-on-board"},{"id":"mz000v","title":"Major airline 'reluctantly' changes family policy amid investigation","excerpt":"Ryanair will \"reluctantly\" allow parents to sit with their children for free after an investigation into the practice was opened, bringing the airline in line with European industry standards.","content":"Ryanair will \"reluctantly\" allow parents to sit with their children for free after an investigation into the practice was opened, bringing the airline in line with European industry standards.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/major-airline-reluctantly-changes-family-policy-amid-investigation","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-06-27T02:19:59.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fryanair2.jpg","slug":"major-airline-reluctantly-changes-family-policy-amid-investigation"},{"id":"kkw19z","title":"See the photos: Before and after satellite images show aftermath of deadly earthquakes in Venezuela","excerpt":"Satellite images captured the devastating aftermath of the deadly back-to-back earthquakes that struck Venezuela late Wednesday.","content":"Satellite images captured the devastating aftermath of the deadly back-to-back earthquakes that struck Venezuela late Wednesday.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/see-photos-before-after-satellite-images-show-aftermath-deadly-earthquakes-venezuela","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Catherine.Stoddard@fox.com (Catherine Stoddard)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T21:49:16.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fvenezuela-eq.jpg","slug":"see-the-photos-before-and-after-satellite-images-show-aftermath-of-deadly-earthquakes-in-venezuela"},{"id":"8rwis3","title":"Five alleged Tren de Aragua gang members charged in Farmers Branch kidnapping, execution","excerpt":"Federal prosecutors have unsealed an indictment charging five alleged members of the Venezuelan transnational gang Tren de Aragua (TDA) in connection with a 2024 kidnapping and execution-style murder outside Dallas.","content":"Federal prosecutors have unsealed an indictment charging five alleged members of the Venezuelan transnational gang Tren de Aragua (TDA) in connection with a 2024 kidnapping and execution-style murder outside Dallas.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/five-alleged-tren-de-aragua-gang-members-charged-farmers-branch-kidnapping-execution","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Amber.Kite@fox.com (Amber Kite)","publishDate":"2026-07-02T16:31:11.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2Ffarmers-branch-tda-arrests.png","slug":"five-alleged-tren-de-aragua-gang-members-charged-in-farmers-branch-kidnapping-execution"},{"id":"q5v3ac","title":"Texas Rangers, Budweiser aim to shatter Guinness World Record for largest glass of beer","excerpt":"The Texas Rangers and Budweiser are building a 12-foot tall, 600-gallon stein at Globe Life Field to break the Guinness World Record for the largest glass of beer this Saturday.","content":"The Texas Rangers and Budweiser are building a 12-foot tall, 600-gallon stein at Globe Life Field to break the Guinness World Record for the largest glass of beer this Saturday.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/texas-rangers-budweiser-aim-shatter-guinness-world-record-largest-glass-beer","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Amber.Kite@fox.com (Amber Kite)","publishDate":"2026-07-02T15:32:56.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2Frangers-guinness-world-record-_-part-1_2026_07_02_09.20.44.42.jpg","slug":"texas-rangers-budweiser-aim-to-shatter-guinness-world-record-for-largest-glass-of-beer"},{"id":"db1ldj","title":"FBI joins expanding search for missing 4-year-old South Carolina girl","excerpt":"The search for missing 4-year-old Javeayah Harris has intensified after the FBI joined state and local law enforcement agencies in Aiken County, South Carolina.","content":"The search for missing 4-year-old Javeayah Harris has intensified after the FBI joined state and local law enforcement agencies in Aiken County, South Carolina.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/missing-javeayah-harris-fbi-search-aiken-county","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Chris.Williams@fox.com (Chris Williams)","publishDate":"2026-07-02T17:05:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2F734706167_1603424461140604_2168582930769037472_na.jpg","slug":"fbi-joins-expanding-search-for-missing-4-year-old-south-carolina-girl"},{"id":"vz7gxv","title":"Alex Ovechkin re-signs with Capitals for 22nd season: 'I'm back!'","excerpt":"The Washington Capitals announced on Monday that captain Alex Ovechkin has officially signed a one-year contract extension to return for the 2026-27 NHL season.","content":"The Washington Capitals announced on Monday that captain Alex Ovechkin has officially signed a one-year contract extension to return for the 2026-27 NHL season.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/alex-ovechkin-re-signs-capitals-22nd-season-im-back","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Amanda.Hurley@fox.com (Amanda Hurley)","publishDate":"2026-07-02T16:52:51.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5dc.com%2Fwww.fox5dc.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2Fgettyimages-2270603683.jpg","slug":"alex-ovechkin-re-signs-with-capitals-for-22nd-season-im-back"},{"id":"xvo3yk","title":"16 children rescued from Ohio home: 'Livestock kept in better conditions'","excerpt":"Authorities serving a search warrant at a dilapidated Ohio home found 16 children living in deplorable conditions, surrounded by human waste and confined to one room for the past several years.","content":"Authorities serving a search warrant at a dilapidated Ohio home found 16 children living in deplorable conditions, surrounded by human waste and confined to one room for the past several years.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/16-children-rescued-from-ohio-home-livestock-kept-better-conditions","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Heather.Miller@fox.com (Heather Miller)","publishDate":"2026-07-02T13:47:13.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2Fohiomugs.jpg","slug":"16-children-rescued-from-ohio-home-livestock-kept-in-better-conditions"},{"id":"gb02u0","title":"West Nile virus season’s fastest start in decades spurs warning before 4th of July","excerpt":"Twelve states have reported cases. Arizona, by far, has had the most cases with 32 reported.","content":"Twelve states have reported cases. Arizona, by far, has had the most cases with 32 reported.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/west-nile-virus-seasons-fastest-start-decades-spurs-warning-before-4th-july","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Nick.Viviani@fox.com (Nick Viviani)","publishDate":"2026-07-02T01:06:13.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2Fwnv-gettyimages-2168742558.jpg","slug":"west-nile-virus-seasons-fastest-start-in-decades-spurs-warning-before-4th-of-july"},{"id":"u9ay9d","title":"Boba Bar opens new location in Flower Mound","excerpt":"A Highland Village bubble tea store is expanding further into southern Denton County.\nBoba Bar began a soft opening period Sunday at its second shop, which is located at 330 Parker Square Road in Flower Mound.\n\n“Our menu is limited for soft opening, we are still tweaking and working on our flow a...","content":"A Highland Village bubble tea store is expanding further into southern Denton County.\nBoba Bar began a soft opening period Sunday at its second shop, which is located at 330 Parker Square Road in Flower Mound.\n\n“Our menu is limited for soft opening, we are still tweaking and working on our flow at this new location,” said Boba Bar on a post to social media. “We are so excited to be apart of Parker Square.”\nAccording to the shop’s online menu, it features a variety of classic teas, fruit teas and special teas, as well as chai lattes, matcha, Vietnamese coffee, lemonade and slush drinks.\nGuests can also choose their sweetness level and add in toppings, such as sugar boba, popping boba, jelly and foams.\nBoba Bar takes over the space formerly occupied by 1102 Bubble Tea & Smoothies, a bubble tea franchise that opened in August 2023.\nFor more information on the shop, follow Boba Bar’s Facebook page.\nThe post Boba Bar opens new location in Flower Mound appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/07/01/boba-bar-opens-new-location-in-flower-mound/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)","author":"Micah Pearce","publishDate":"2026-07-01T20:04:14.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crosstimbersgazette.com%2Fcrosstimbersgazette%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2F724486316_1252598491262321_2074673752350819629_n-e1782934366190.jpg","slug":"boba-bar-opens-new-location-in-flower-mound"},{"id":"p6pt0n","title":"One man dead following overnight shootout near Deep Ellum","excerpt":"One man is dead following an overnight argument that escalated into a shootout near the Deep Ellum entertainment district, Dallas police said Thursday.","content":"One man is dead following an overnight argument that escalated into a shootout near the Deep Ellum entertainment district, Dallas police said Thursday.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/one-man-dead-following-overnight-shootout-near-deep-ellum","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Amber.Kite@fox.com (Amber Kite)","publishDate":"2026-07-02T13:04:41.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2Fv-main-st-homicide-6a_00.01.10.32.jpg","slug":"one-man-dead-following-overnight-shootout-near-deep-ellum"},{"id":"53eliz","title":"Dallas police searching for white sedan involved in fatal Pleasant Grove hit-and-run","excerpt":"Police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a pedestrian in the Pleasant Grove neighborhood of Dallas late Wednesday night, authorities said.","content":"Police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a pedestrian in the Pleasant Grove neighborhood of Dallas late Wednesday night, authorities said.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/dallas-police-searching-white-sedan-involved-fatal-pleasant-grove-hit-and-run","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Amber.Kite@fox.com (Amber Kite)","publishDate":"2026-07-02T12:48:54.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2Fv-buckner-pedestrian-fatal-5a_00.00.45.34.jpg","slug":"dallas-police-searching-for-white-sedan-involved-in-fatal-pleasant-grove-hit-and-run"},{"id":"f737vy","title":"One man wounded in overnight shooting at grocery store near Dallas Love Field","excerpt":"Police are investigating an overnight shooting at a grocery store near Dallas Love Field Airport that left one man wounded, authorities said Thursday.","content":"Police are investigating an overnight shooting at a grocery store near Dallas Love Field Airport that left one man wounded, authorities said Thursday.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/one-man-wounded-overnight-shooting-grocery-store-near-dallas-love-field","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Amber.Kite@fox.com (Amber Kite)","publishDate":"2026-07-02T12:25:57.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2Fv-maple-shooting-4a_00.00.27.48.jpg","slug":"one-man-wounded-in-overnight-shooting-at-grocery-store-near-dallas-love-field"},{"id":"pkri87","title":"NTSB releases first report from deadly apartment complex explosion","excerpt":"The first report was just released from the NTSB following that deadly apartment building explosion at the end of May in Oak Cliff. It says the gas line was not properly marked. Fox 4's Dan Godwin has the update from investigators.","content":"The first report was just released from the NTSB following that deadly apartment building explosion at the end of May in Oak Cliff. It says the gas line was not properly marked. Fox 4's Dan Godwin has the update from investigators.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/video/fmc-xn9srfi0afwqohab","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-07-02T12:19:26.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fuysb40h75sfpjsj5%2Fkiohzadjizveb7uc.jpg","slug":"ntsb-releases-first-report-from-deadly-apartment-complex-explosion"},{"id":"idfian","title":"North Texas Fourth of July weather: Hot and muggy DFW forecast","excerpt":"A typical early July weather pattern has settled over North Texas, bringing seasonable heat, mugginess, and minimal relief from low-grade rain chances over the holiday period.","content":"A typical early July weather pattern has settled over North Texas, bringing seasonable heat, mugginess, and minimal relief from low-grade rain chances over the holiday period.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/weather/north-texas-fourth-july-weather-hot-muggy-dfw-forecast","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Ali.Turiano@fox.com (Ali Turiano)","publishDate":"2026-07-02T11:46:34.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2F736372215_1552854582898296_6233042430973945355_n.jpg","slug":"north-texas-fourth-of-july-weather-hot-and-muggy-dfw-forecast"},{"id":"4jm3k2","title":"Arrest affidavit reveals details after Dallas police officer busted in undercover prostitution sting","excerpt":"A longtime Dallas Police Department officer has been placed on administrative leave following his arrest Monday afternoon during an undercover prostitution suppression operation, authorities confirmed.","content":"A longtime Dallas Police Department officer has been placed on administrative leave following his arrest Monday afternoon during an undercover prostitution suppression operation, authorities confirmed.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/arrest-affidavit-reveals-details-after-dallas-police-officer-busted-undercover-prostitution-sting","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"David.Sentendrey@fox.com (David Sentendrey)","publishDate":"2026-07-02T04:39:13.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fhelm.jpg","slug":"arrest-affidavit-reveals-details-after-dallas-police-officer-busted-in-undercover-prostitution-sting"},{"id":"c4yxbd","title":"Erling Haaland’s Dallas Western wear purchase goes viral","excerpt":"Following a World Cup victory, Norwegian soccer star Erling Haaland visited Wild Bill’s Western Store in Downtown Dallas, buying cowboy boots and a popular t-shirt that is now nearly sold out after going viral on social media.","content":"Following a World Cup victory, Norwegian soccer star Erling Haaland visited Wild Bill’s Western Store in Downtown Dallas, buying cowboy boots and a popular t-shirt that is now nearly sold out after going viral on social media.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/erling-haalands-dallas-western-wear-purchase-goes-viral","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Peyton.Yager@fox.com (Peyton Yager)","publishDate":"2026-07-02T04:15:43.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2Fp-peyton-erling-haaland-western-store-9p_00.00.18.46.jpg","slug":"erling-haalands-dallas-western-wear-purchase-goes-viral"},{"id":"6tx1jh","title":"Dallas officer arrested in prostitution case","excerpt":"A Dallas police officer is facing a solicitation of prostitution charge. Sr. Cpl. Zachary Helm was arrested Monday and is now on administrative leave.","content":"A Dallas police officer is facing a solicitation of prostitution charge. Sr. Cpl. Zachary Helm was arrested Monday and is now on administrative leave.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/video/fmc-jfm3uts10frkbla9","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-07-02T03:57:16.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2F65brtvyrxunpzzoi%2Fgz2ceidnrw35r9v1.jpg","slug":"dallas-officer-arrested-in-prostitution-case"},{"id":"opmpgz","title":"Texas Republicans want the state to deny birth certificates for children of non-citizens","excerpt":"Some Texas Republicans are calling on the state to deny birth certificates to babies when their parents are not citizens of the United States following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling that affirmed automatic citizenship for most people born in the United States.","content":"Some Texas Republicans are calling on the state to deny birth certificates to babies when their parents are not citizens of the United States following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling that affirmed automatic citizenship for most people born in the United States.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/texas-republicans-want-state-deny-birth-certificates-children-non-citizens","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Steven.Ardary@fox.com (Steven Ardary)","publishDate":"2026-07-02T21:34:37.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox7austin.com%2Fwww.fox7austin.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2Fheirloom-flag.jpg","slug":"texas-republicans-want-the-state-to-deny-birth-certificates-for-children-of-non-citizens"},{"id":"jro373","title":"Unmarked gas line blamed for fatal Dallas apartment explosion, NTSB preliminary report reveals","excerpt":"A newly released preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reveals that an underground natural gas line was left unmarked prior to a fatal apartment building explosion in Dallas in late May.","content":"A newly released preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reveals that an underground natural gas line was left unmarked prior to a fatal apartment building explosion in Dallas in late May.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/unmarked-gas-line-blamed-fatal-dallas-apartment-explosion-ntsb-preliminary-report-reveals","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Amelia.Jones@fox.com (Amelia Jones)","publishDate":"2026-07-02T03:55:33.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F05%2F41992285159-3.jpg","slug":"unmarked-gas-line-blamed-for-fatal-dallas-apartment-explosion-ntsb-preliminary-report-reveals"},{"id":"264782","title":"AMBER Alert issued for 11-month-old in West Texas","excerpt":"Authorities in West Texas have issued an Amber Alert for an 11-month-old boy who was reported missing Tuesday morning.","content":"Authorities in West Texas have issued an Amber Alert for an 11-month-old boy who was reported missing Tuesday morning.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/amber-alert-issued-11-month-old-west-texas","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Amber.Kite@fox.com (Amber Kite)","publishDate":"2026-07-02T18:46:13.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2Famber-alert-odessa.png","inBriefing":true,"slug":"amber-alert-issued-for-11-month-old-in-west-texas"},{"id":"ogcw6q","title":"Dallas County approves funding for Metrocare CFO amid projected $18M loss","excerpt":"Metrocare, Dallas County's largest provider of help to individuals struggling with mental health disorders and intellectual disabilities, is facing a desperate financial situation.","content":"Metrocare, Dallas County's largest provider of help to individuals struggling with mental health disorders and intellectual disabilities, is facing a desperate financial situation.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/dallas-county-approves-funding-metrocare-amid-projected-18m-loss","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Shaun.Rabb@fox.com (Shaun Rabb)","publishDate":"2026-07-02T01:19:26.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2Fv-rabb-metrocare-financial-problems-4p_00.01.21.22.jpg","slug":"dallas-county-approves-funding-for-metrocare-cfo-amid-projected-18m-loss"},{"id":"3451o5","title":"Highland Village Police Blotter","excerpt":"The following is a summary of recent incident reports made to the Highland Village Police Department as compiled by the staff of The CTG:\nOn April 22, a dog defended its home a little too well after tangling with a skunk that later tested positive for rabies. The skunk was put down, but the heroi...","content":"The following is a summary of recent incident reports made to the Highland Village Police Department as compiled by the staff of The CTG:\nOn April 22, a dog defended its home a little too well after tangling with a skunk that later tested positive for rabies. The skunk was put down, but the heroic pup was rewarded with a quarantine order. No good deed goes unpunished.\nOn April 23, a resident tried to hedge a $1,000 landscaping bill over dissatisfaction with the work. Officers explained that “buyer’s remorse” isn’t a legal defense against theft of service. The balance was eventually paid.\nOn April 27, police got into the weeds over a dispute between neighbors after a resident accused his neighbor of spraying Roundup on his grass, killing it and causing “thousands of dollars in damages,” despite previously warning his neighbor to stay off his property. \nOn April 29, a man allegedly tried to unleash a scam on a local business by signing up for animal training services under a fake name and later disputing the credit card charge.\nOn May 12, a woman lost $15,000 after scammers posing as the Denton County Sheriff’s Office convinced her she had missed jury duty and needed to pay in Bitcoin to avoid warrants. \nAlso on May 12, a woman reported feeling woozy at a local nail salon and feared her drink had been tampered with. After reviewing surveillance footage and lab results, police nailed down that no foul play occurred.\nThe post Highland Village Police Blotter appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/06/27/highland-village-police-blotter-78/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette - Southern Denton County Local News","author":"CTG Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-27T20:00:27.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"highland-village-police-blotter"},{"id":"nefybj","title":"$1 million Powerball ticket in Texas still unclaimed with time running out","excerpt":"A $1 million Powerball winner in Texas is running out of time to claim their prize.","content":"A $1 million Powerball winner in Texas is running out of time to claim their prize.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/1-million-powerball-ticket-texas-still-unclaimed-time-running-out","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Barbi.Barbee@fox.com (Barbi Barbee)","publishDate":"2026-07-02T17:56:29.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox26houston.com%2Fwww.fox26houston.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2Fpowerball.jpg","slug":"1-million-powerball-ticket-in-texas-still-unclaimed-with-time-running-out"},{"id":"or97f3","title":"Man sentenced for giving THC-laced candy to migrant children, smuggling them","excerpt":"A member of an organization that smuggled unaccompanied children into the United States from Mexico, sometimes using THC-laced candy, has been sentenced to federal prison.","content":"A member of an organization that smuggled unaccompanied children into the United States from Mexico, sometimes using THC-laced candy, has been sentenced to federal prison.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/man-sentenced-giving-thc-laced-candy-migrant-children-smuggling-them","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Steven.Ardary@fox.com (Steven Ardary)","publishDate":"2026-07-02T16:31:30.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox7austin.com%2Fwww.fox7austin.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F11%2Fscreenshot-2025-09-15-122651.png","slug":"man-sentenced-for-giving-thc-laced-candy-to-migrant-children-smuggling-them"},{"id":"89t4w","title":"4th of July deals and freebies","excerpt":"Many restaurant chains and food establishments are offering special discounts and freebies on July 4 in an effort to sweeten the holiday.","content":"Many restaurant chains and food establishments are offering special discounts and freebies on July 4 in an effort to sweeten the holiday.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/4th-july-2026-deals-freebies","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-07-01T23:57:07.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Famerica-250.jpg","slug":"4th-of-july-deals-and-freebies"},{"id":"8dreke","title":"Bus driver in fatal Virginia I-95 crash pleads not guilty to manslaughter","excerpt":"The driver of a motorcoach that plowed into a construction traffic backup on Interstate 95 in May, killing five people, has pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of involuntary manslaughter.","content":"The driver of a motorcoach that plowed into a construction traffic backup on Interstate 95 in May, killing five people, has pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of involuntary manslaughter.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/bus-driver-fatal-virginia-i-95-crash-pleads-not-guilty-manslaughter","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Isabel.Soisson@fox.com (Isabel Soisson)","publishDate":"2026-07-01T22:56:11.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5dc.com%2Fwww.fox5dc.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fjing-sheng-dong-1.jpg","slug":"bus-driver-in-fatal-virginia-i-95-crash-pleads-not-guilty-to-manslaughter"},{"id":"v4iyke","title":"Nancy Guthrie case: FBI determines some ransom notes were 'extortion attempts without legitimacy'","excerpt":"FBI officials say some of the ransom notes received in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has been determined to be \"extortion attempts without legitimacy,\" while noting that other ransom demands received may potentially be legitimate.","content":"FBI officials say some of the ransom notes received in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has been determined to be \"extortion attempts without legitimacy,\" while noting that other ransom demands received may potentially be legitimate.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/nancy-guthrie-fbi-determines-ransom-notes-fake-report-says","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Brent.Corrado@fox.com (Brent Corrado)","publishDate":"2026-07-01T22:51:24.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox10phoenix.com%2Fwww.fox10phoenix.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2Fnancy-guthrie-fbi-poster.jpg","slug":"nancy-guthrie-case-fbi-determines-some-ransom-notes-were-extortion-attempts-without-legitimacy"},{"id":"qi3r5w","title":"Firefighters save newborn after emergency birth in flood control tunnel","excerpt":"Las Vegas firefighters helped save a newborn after responding to reports of a woman in labor inside a flood control tunnel.","content":"Las Vegas firefighters helped save a newborn after responding to reports of a woman in labor inside a flood control tunnel.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/las-vegas-firefighters-save-newborn-flood-control-tunnel-birth","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Chris.Williams@fox.com (Chris Williams)","publishDate":"2026-07-01T21:36:41.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2Fbaby1-scaled.jpg","slug":"firefighters-save-newborn-after-emergency-birth-in-flood-control-tunnel"},{"id":"d45ul2","title":"Empire State Building climbers display quote on banner: What does it say?","excerpt":"Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building on Wednesday afternoon and unfurled a banner.","content":"Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building on Wednesday afternoon and unfurled a banner.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/empire-state-building-banner-jimi-hendrix-quote","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Chris.Williams@fox.com (Chris Williams)","publishDate":"2026-07-01T18:04:34.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2Fvideo.jpg","slug":"empire-state-building-climbers-display-quote-on-banner-what-does-it-say"},{"id":"krkbv5","title":"Empire State Building climb: 2 in custody after raising flag in apparent proposal stunt","excerpt":"Two masked individuals are in custody after scaling to the top of the Empire State Building on Wednesday to unfurl a banner promoting world peace before an apparent proposal unfolded.","content":"Two masked individuals are in custody after scaling to the top of the Empire State Building on Wednesday to unfurl a banner promoting world peace before an apparent proposal unfolded.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/people-climb-top-empire-state-spire-raise-flag-new-york-city","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Amanda.Hurley@fox.com (Amanda Hurley)","publishDate":"2026-07-01T17:35:30.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5ny.com%2Fwww.fox5ny.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2Fda026d57-video-1.jpg","slug":"empire-state-building-climb-2-in-custody-after-raising-flag-in-apparent-proposal-stunt"},{"id":"ddryhq","title":"America at 250: A call to remember – and to lead","excerpt":"Two hundred and fifty years ago, a small group of men did something extraordinary. They did not simply declare independence – they set in motion enduring truths that would shape the course of human history.\nOur Founding Fathers anchored this nation not in power, but in principle: that every perso...","content":"Two hundred and fifty years ago, a small group of men did something extraordinary. They did not simply declare independence – they set in motion enduring truths that would shape the course of human history.\nOur Founding Fathers anchored this nation not in power, but in principle: that every person is created equal, endowed by our Creator with rights that no government can give and no government can take away. That commitment came at a cost. The signers of the Declaration of Independence knew exactly what they were risking. They pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor as a binding promise to one another and to future generations.\nOn July 4, 2026, we mark America’s 250th anniversary, and we are called to do more than celebrate. We are called to remember, and we are called to recommit.\nFrom the very beginning, the Founders understood that this experiment in self-government was never guaranteed to succeed. As Benjamin Franklin reminded us, we have “a republic, if you can keep it.” Freedom is not self-sustaining. It requires the active engagement, character, and conviction of the people.\nOur history is not perfect, but it is powerful. The same principles declared in 1776 carried our nation through its greatest trials. They inspired those who confronted the evil of slavery, strengthened those who stood against tyranny at home and abroad, and guided us through seasons of hardship and uncertainty. Through it all, the promise of liberty endured. And today, the United States of America remains the shining beacon of freedom and opportunity.\nUnder the U.S. Constitution, strong states strengthen the Union, and that principle remains alive in state capitols across the country. In Texas, we understand this responsibility well. Our own history was forged in the fires of 1836. Texans do more than speak about these ideals – we work to uphold them, carrying them forward in our communities, our economy, and our system of government.\nAcross the nation, Americans are marking this historic milestone in meaningful ways throughout the year. Signature events are taking place. Families are gathering. Communities are reflecting. Churches are opening their doors. And in a powerful expression of unity and faith, many are participating in a national reading of the Bible to seek wisdom, renew their understanding of our founding principles, and recognize that our rights come not from government, but from God. That foundation remains essential to who we are as a nation.\nWe must protect the freedoms that define us. We must strengthen the opportunities that allow families to succeed. And we must ensure that government remains accountable to the people, not the other way around. That is how we preserve the promise of America.\nWe also live in a time when it is easy to speak of principles, but harder to stand for them. Too often, conviction is replaced with convenience. Too often, people hesitate, concerned about criticism or the cost of doing what is right. But the endurance of this republic has never depended on comfort. It has depended on citizens willing to act with courage.\nThat was the lesson of 1776. It was carried forward in 1836. And it is the responsibility of 2026.\nEach of us has a role to play in preserving and strengthening this nation for the next 250 years and beyond. That means getting involved, serving our communities, engaging in the civic process with civility, mentoring the next generation, and standing firm for the freedom and liberty that have guided America for the past 250 years.\nThe Founders gave us more than a nation. They entrusted us with a charge. A responsibility to cherish what has been built, to protect it, and to build upon it so that the promise of America remains alive.\nAs we commemorate and celebrate 250 years of American independence, let us do so with gratitude for what has been built and with determination for what lies ahead. Let us honor our freedom by choosing to lead with purpose and to secure the future of this great nation.\nAnd with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, let us recommit ourselves to the principles that have made America the freest and most opportunity-filled nation in the history of the world. Join in on the celebration by visiting america250.org\nMay God continue to bless the United States of America.\nPlease share your thoughts by contacting me at 512-463-0112 or tan.parker@senate.texas.gov. You can also follow @TanParkerTX on social media.\nThe post America at 250: A call to remember – and to lead appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/07/01/america-at-250-a-call-to-remember-and-to-lead/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)","author":"Contributing Writer","publishDate":"2026-07-01T11:01:10.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crosstimbersgazette.com%2Fcrosstimbersgazette%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F07%2Ftan-parker.jpg","slug":"america-at-250-a-call-to-remember-and-to-lead"},{"id":"m436gr","title":"American woman arrested at border with 57 pounds of meth","excerpt":"The woman, who was not named, was attempting to enter the United States from Mexico at the Paso del Norte point of entry when her vehicle was selected for a second inspection.","content":"The woman, who was not named, was attempting to enter the United States from Mexico at the Paso del Norte point of entry when her vehicle was selected for a second inspection.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/american-woman-arrested-texas-border-57-pounds-meth","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Steven.Ardary@fox.com (Steven Ardary)","publishDate":"2026-07-02T15:51:41.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F02%2Fb39206d6-0e7cefee-Handcuffs.jpg","inBriefing":true,"slug":"american-woman-arrested-at-border-with-57-pounds-of-meth"},{"id":"5ado14","title":"Dallas employees to take mandatory furlough days amid financial shortfall","excerpt":"City of Dallas employees will be required to take mandatory furlough days as the city tries to balance its budget.","content":"City of Dallas employees will be required to take mandatory furlough days as the city tries to balance its budget.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/dallas-employees-take-mandatory-furlough-days-amid-financial-shortfall","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Carter.Freemon@fox.com (Carter Freemon)","publishDate":"2026-07-02T00:37:34.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F01%2Fctv_kdfw_skyline.jpg","slug":"dallas-employees-to-take-mandatory-furlough-days-amid-financial-shortfall"},{"id":"e3fkhp","title":"Senate hopeful Talarico proposes major increase in minimum wage","excerpt":"In the hotly contested Texas race for U.S. Senate, the closely linked issues of pay and affordability are drawing major attention, with Democrat James Talarico pushing for a dramatic increase in the minimum wage.","content":"In the hotly contested Texas race for U.S. Senate, the closely linked issues of pay and affordability are drawing major attention, with Democrat James Talarico pushing for a dramatic increase in the minimum wage.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/senate-texas-us-minimum-wage-increase-talarico-james","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Greg.Groogan@fox.com (Greg Groogan)","publishDate":"2026-07-02T00:21:42.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox26houston.com%2Fwww.fox26houston.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2Fgettyimages-2234583692-scaled.jpg","slug":"senate-hopeful-talarico-proposes-major-increase-in-minimum-wage"},{"id":"p3y3l0","title":"Rotary Round-Up: Remembering the Bicentennial Wagon Train","excerpt":"The young schoolteacher, dressed in calicos and layers of ruffled petticoats, held the hands of her second graders as they watched the wagon train pull into their small town. The children had been preparing for this all year and couldn’t contain their excitement.\nThe date was 1976, Mid-May, when ...","content":"The young schoolteacher, dressed in calicos and layers of ruffled petticoats, held the hands of her second graders as they watched the wagon train pull into their small town. The children had been preparing for this all year and couldn’t contain their excitement.\nThe date was 1976, Mid-May, when Central Elementary lined U.S. 12 in White Pigeon, Michigan to welcome the Great Lakes Bicentennial Wagon Train.  I was that young 2nd grade teacher. This pilgrimage was a massive nationwide celebration which included thousands of volunteers, tracing different historic trails from coast to coast in covered wagons.\nBicentennial Wagon Train\nBetween 300 and 500 covered wagons traveled west to east that year, with new wagons joining the train along the way. The first train departed from Blaine, Washington in June 1975, taking over a year to complete the trek. All the trails led to Pennsylvania, the birthplace of our nation.\nIn the rear of our wagon train were Indians on horseback, dragging long poles with their teepees attached. Most trains had no Indians, but ours did.  This wagon train had families riding in wagons with others walking alongside or on horseback.\nEvery trail’s destination was Valley Forge, Pennsylvania for the grand encampment on July 3, 1976. The late President Gerald Ford, a Michigander, attended the event, establishing Valley Forge as a National Historical Park.\nAlong the routes, communities got involved including White Pigeon. We were fortunate because this group of wagons, teepees and people spent the night in our town. After school I went home to grab my husband and toddler and set off to visit our wagon train encampment. We spoke with the participants, watched as they prepared dinner, and we visited the teepees. The Indians were located outside the wagon circle, which I didn’t like but that is how it was done 200 years ago. As a teacher I was interested in their home-schooling (wagon-schooling is a better term) and how they could get by legally with children not attending school.\nOur school principal encouraged all staff and student body to wear costumes from the 1776 era. Each week we had a day where we pretended to live and teach in the 18th century. We were preparing for the wagon train’s visit in May. It was history alive!\nLooking back, the most remarkable thing about this successful event was the lack of technology. We had no Google, cell phones, or social media. We experienced this event up close and personal; not through a phone lens. I didn’t worry about how I’d look on social media or post a political statement on the treatment of American Indians. Everyone on that day, in my opinion, was on the same page; celebrating American’s 200th anniversary.\nLet’s all get on the same page this year. Leave your phones at home, attend a local celebration up close and personal and give thanks we live in this wonderful country. Happy 250th Anniversary America!\nRotary celebrates America250\nRotary clubs across the country are joining the America250 initiative by celebrating our nation’s 250th anniversary through local service and community events.\nAcross Denton County, Rotary clubs are expanding their community flag programs. Volunteers partner with local Scout troops to place American flags in subscribers’ yards for six patriotic holidays each year, then collect and store them afterward. The annual cost is approximately $60.\nFor more information, contact one of these local Rotary clubs:\nHighland Village/Lewisville Area Rotary Club\nThursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.\nSalerno’s Italian Restaurant, FM 407\nPresident: Lisa Mehl\nwww.hvrotary.org\nLewisville Noon Rotary Club\nWednesdays, noon-1 p.m.\nBistecca Italian Kitchen, Highland Village Road and FM 407\nPresident: Kathy Travis\nwww.lewisvillenoonrotary.com\nCross Timbers Rotary Club\nFridays, 8-9 a.m.\nCourtyard by Marriott, 4330 Courtyard Way\nPresident: Kelly Murray\nwww.crosstimbersrotary.com\nFlower Mound Rotary Club\nThursdays, noon-1 p.m.\nSalerno’s Italian Restaurant, FM 407\nPresident: Benjamin Hart\nwww.flowermoundrotary.org\nDenton Lake Cities Rotary Club\nTuesdays, 7-8 a.m.\nOakmont Country Club, 1901 Oakmont Drive, Corinth\nPresident: Pat Smith\nwww.dentonlakecitiesrotary.com\nDenton Noon Rotary Club\nThursdays, noon-1 p.m.\nGreater Denton Arts Council, 400 E. Hickory St., Denton\nPresident: Courtney Banatoski\nThe post Rotary Round-Up: Remembering the Bicentennial Wagon Train appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/06/30/rotary-round-up-remembering-the-bicentennial-wagon-train/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)","author":"Contributing Writer","publishDate":"2026-07-01T03:38:57.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crosstimbersgazette.com%2Fcrosstimbersgazette%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FBicentennial-Wagon-Train-300x231.jpg","slug":"rotary-round-up-remembering-the-bicentennial-wagon-train"},{"id":"go1ngk","title":"Argyle moves closer to creating walkable downtown district","excerpt":"Argyle is taking another step toward creating a downtown-style Town Center, with town leaders negotiating agreements that would allow construction of a new Main Street designed to become the heart of the community.\nThe Town Council discussed the project during its June meeting, where Town Manager...","content":"Argyle is taking another step toward creating a downtown-style Town Center, with town leaders negotiating agreements that would allow construction of a new Main Street designed to become the heart of the community.\nThe Town Council discussed the project during its June meeting, where Town Manager Mike Sims said the town is working with property owners on the north side of FM 407 along the east side of Hwy 377 to secure easement agreements for the proposed roadway.\nArgyle’s Town Center District aims to put a Main Street north of FM 407, connecting the retail with the town’s new town hall. (Photo courtesy of Town of Argyle)\nIf approved, the town would maintain the brick-paved street, which would remain open to vehicle traffic but could be temporarily closed for community events such as the Argyle Farmers Market, holiday celebrations and parades.\n“That might be what’s most important in the long term,” Council Member Chad Boyd said of the town’s ability to use the street for public events.\nPlans call for Main Street to prioritize walkability while also accommodating vehicles. The town would have the ability to install traffic-control measures, including stop signs and traffic signals, if needed.\n“If we get this right, people won’t simply visit Main Street to run errands—they’ll come here to make memories,” said Lynn Seeden, CEO of the Argyle Business Association. “I envision a timeless place that honors Argyle’s 1881 railroad heritage while becoming the community gathering place that future generations will proudly call the heart of our Town.”\nThe project is part of Argyle’s larger Town Center District, a long-term vision that includes a walkable retail district, a new Town Hall and police station on the south side of FM 407, and a connection to the planned Argyle Marketplace development.\nArgyle’s Town Center District stretches along Hwy 377 north and south of FM 407. (Photo courtesy of Town of Argyle)\nAdditional features include the future Argyle Nature Trail, expanded dining options and preserved green space. Town officials say the district will build on the area’s growing restaurant scene, which is expected to include Hurtado Barbecue when it opens this winter.\n“Picture an old-fashioned Main Street that looks like it is straight out of 1881. Picture wide sidewalks with bistro tables and people dining and having coffee together, lights in the trees, shoppers, lingering from store to store. Picture several great dining choices from first-class everyday eateries to special-occasion dining. Picture a cheese shop, a bookstore, a jewelry store, a family owned boots company, clothing boutiques, toy store, bakery … all the types of shops that make up the classic Americana main street,” said Seeden. “This will be the place to linger, to meet clients for lunch, to go out for dinner, to catch a movie at a small theater, to have a Christmas parade, a car show … the place to be proud of and make memories as a community.”\nSims said the town hopes to bring an easement agreement before the council for consideration as early as August.\nThe post Argyle moves closer to creating walkable downtown district appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/06/26/argyle-discusses-update-on-plans-for-main-street-project/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette - Southern Denton County Local News","author":"Micah Pearce","publishDate":"2026-06-26T19:14:48.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crosstimbersgazette.com%2Fcrosstimbersgazette%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FIMG_6848-300x223.jpg","slug":"argyle-moves-closer-to-creating-walkable-downtown-district"},{"id":"nt6ms5","title":"Mental health provider facing financial problems","excerpt":"Metrocare is the largest provider of help to people struggling with mental health disorders and intellectual disabilities in Dallas County. But the county-funding resource is facing financial problems. Leaders are hoping to fix them before it's too late.","content":"Metrocare is the largest provider of help to people struggling with mental health disorders and intellectual disabilities in Dallas County. But the county-funding resource is facing financial problems. Leaders are hoping to fix them before it's too late.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/video/fmc-7hby3metik6rgfr6","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-07-02T00:36:29.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fxrfhpwb7ivzzmz9i%2Fceiio1igpwkp8myj.jpg","slug":"mental-health-provider-facing-financial-problems"},{"id":"90ulcu","title":"July 4th: What's open and closed","excerpt":"As the Fourth of July holiday approaches this Saturday, most major retail chains and restaurants nationwide will remain open, though consumers should prepare for select closures and modified holiday hours.","content":"As the Fourth of July holiday approaches this Saturday, most major retail chains and restaurants nationwide will remain open, though consumers should prepare for select closures and modified holiday hours.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/july-4th-2026-whats-open-closed","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Mark.Richardson@fox.com (Mark Richardson)","publishDate":"2026-07-01T15:16:36.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F05%2Fwhite-house-flag-photo.jpg","slug":"july-4th-whats-open-and-closed"},{"id":"fe4miv","title":"Korean-style restaurant now open in Flower Mound","excerpt":"Another Korean-style restaurant is trying its hand at a shopping center in Flower Mound.\nDolsot Korean Kitchen opened at Robertson’s Creek Shopping Center in Flower Mound at the end of June.\nThe restaurant, named after the Korean word for a piece of cookware similar to a pot, serves authentic Kor...","content":"Another Korean-style restaurant is trying its hand at a shopping center in Flower Mound.\nDolsot Korean Kitchen opened at Robertson’s Creek Shopping Center in Flower Mound at the end of June.\nThe restaurant, named after the Korean word for a piece of cookware similar to a pot, serves authentic Korean cuisine.\n\n“A new Korean restaurant has arrived in Flower Mound and we’re excited to serve you,” said Dolsot in a post to social media.\nAccording to Dolsot’s online menu, the restaurant serves fish sticks, truffle fries, kimchi fries, fried dumplings, rolled omelets, deep-fried shrimp, and Tteokbokki, a popular Korean street food featuring rice cakes in a spicy, sweet and savory sauce.\nOther authentic options at Dolsot include lunch box options with bulgogi and spicy stir-fried pork, as well as Korean pancakes, Korean barbecue and a variety of soup and rice options.\n\nThe new authentic Korean spot replaces KO Chicken, which replaced CH Chicken. Both served Korean fried chicken and other Korean cuisines.\nBefore CM Chicken, the space was occupied by Penn Station East Coast Subs, which once brought President George W. Bush to Flower Mound in 2014.\nTo learn more about Dolsot, follow the restaurant on Facebook.\nThe post Korean-style restaurant now open in Flower Mound appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/06/30/korean-style-restaurant-now-open-in-flower-mound/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)","author":"Micah Pearce","publishDate":"2026-06-30T21:31:35.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crosstimbersgazette.com%2Fcrosstimbersgazette%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F733975031_1337157871947501_7358401632756577192_n.png-e1782855084440.jpeg","slug":"korean-style-restaurant-now-open-in-flower-mound"},{"id":"l23kc3","title":"Flower Mound Police Blotter","excerpt":"The following is a summary of incident reports made to the Flower Mound Police Department as compiled by the staff of The CTG:\nOn Jan. 29, an officer stopped a vehicle along FM 1171 and discovered the driver had outstanding warrants from neighboring agencies. Apparently, their recent choices had ...","content":"The following is a summary of incident reports made to the Flower Mound Police Department as compiled by the staff of The CTG:\nOn Jan. 29, an officer stopped a vehicle along FM 1171 and discovered the driver had outstanding warrants from neighboring agencies. Apparently, their recent choices had finally caught up with them.\nOn Jan. 30, officers responded after a man was found knocking on doors asking for help. Police determined he was intoxicated and kindly arranged complimentary overnight accommodations at the local jail.\nOn Jan. 30, a woman allegedly tried to leave Target with more than $300 worth of merchandise hidden in her purse. Her shopping spree was cut short when officers put a bullseye on the situation. She reportedly told police she stole the items because she didn’t have money.\nOn Feb. 8, a traffic stop on Waketon Road resulted in one arrest by a neighboring police agency. Not wanting to miss out, the passenger made it abundantly clear they were intoxicated enough to join their friend in jail. Friendship goals, perhaps.\nOn Feb. 11, a routine traffic stop near Grapevine Mills Mall turned into a “stop one, get three free” special as officers arrested a trio of wanted suspects between the ages of 19 and 25. Police also discovered a firearm and a stolen firearm inside the vehicle.\nOn Feb. 13, a resident reported vehicle damage at Target after a rogue shopping cart staged an unexpected hit-and-run.\nOn Feb. 23, someone apparently confused a resident’s car for a to-go meal and dumped leftover food on it. Thankfully, the mess cleaned up easier than the unknown suspect’s table manners.\nOn Feb. 27, an intoxicated woman wandered off a trail near Grapevine Lake and into a nearby neighborhood, where she caused a disturbance at a home and refused to leave — despite officers giving her every opportunity to “walk it off.” Instead, she decided to make a run for it, but officers quickly brought the footrace to a sobering end.\nOn March 6, a man with outstanding warrants made a pour decision to drink and drive. Officers pulled him over, he failed sobriety tests and spent the night sobering up in jail.\nOn March 8, a 41-year-old man hurled a brick through a local business window, causing about $7,000 in damage. Police got a break in the case after discovering he left a note identifying himself on the brick. The incident could be described as a “smash and blab.”\nThe post Flower Mound Police Blotter appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/06/25/flower-mound-police-blotter-95/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette - Southern Denton County Local News","author":"CTG Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-25T21:24:50.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"flower-mound-police-blotter"},{"id":"7wjd8d","title":"North Texas principal facing charges for allegedly selling weight loss drugs to teachers","excerpt":"A former Crowley ISD principal, who was later hired by Godley ISD, faces felony drug charges after investigators said he illegally sold a popular GLP-1 weight loss drug to school teachers and staff.","content":"A former Crowley ISD principal, who was later hired by Godley ISD, faces felony drug charges after investigators said he illegally sold a popular GLP-1 weight loss drug to school teachers and staff.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/north-texas-principal-facing-charges-allegedly-selling-weight-loss-drugs-teachers","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Alex.Boyer@fox.com (Alex Boyer)","publishDate":"2026-07-02T00:31:52.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2Fp-boyer-godley-isd-principal-arrest-4p_kdfw8aa9_71_00.00.21.46.jpg","slug":"north-texas-principal-facing-charges-for-allegedly-selling-weight-loss-drugs-to-teachers"},{"id":"hnqpy5","title":"Red, white, and blue: How to properly display and honor the American flag for the 4th of July","excerpt":"As the U.S. prepares to celebrate 250 years of Independence on July 4, American flags will be flying prominently throughout the country.  Here is the proper way to display Old Glory.","content":"As the U.S. prepares to celebrate 250 years of Independence on July 4, American flags will be flying prominently throughout the country.  Here is the proper way to display Old Glory.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/red-white-blue-how-properly-display-honor-american-flag-4th-july","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Mark.Richardson@fox.com (Mark Richardson)","publishDate":"2026-07-01T13:32:07.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fus-flag-flying-on-polejpg.jpg","slug":"red-white-and-blue-how-to-properly-display-and-honor-the-american-flag-for-the-4th-of-july"},{"id":"g7eq4o","title":"Another Tarrant County jail inmate dies","excerpt":"Victor  Runnels' family is demanding more transparency from the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office about his death. They claim he was still handcuffed to a hospital bed when he died, even though the department said he was released and was no longer in custody.","content":"Victor  Runnels' family is demanding more transparency from the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office about his death. They claim he was still handcuffed to a hospital bed when he died, even though the department said he was released and was no longer in custody.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/video/fmc-noyzdjnubhg9sfk6","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-07-02T00:30:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Furwom9oifi88z6sx%2F7xoc932b2bzojix3.jpg","slug":"another-tarrant-county-jail-inmate-dies"},{"id":"tehomh","title":"Dallas city employees facing furlough days","excerpt":"Dallas employees are going to have to take a significant hit to their budget with three upcoming furlough days. The first day civilian employees will go unpaid is next Friday.","content":"Dallas employees are going to have to take a significant hit to their budget with three upcoming furlough days. The first day civilian employees will go unpaid is next Friday.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/video/fmc-oun657t13ijc4ecj","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-07-02T00:23:57.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fzdb4dfg5gevl7k8j%2Fkj6tgfemv0hrx5wo.jpg","slug":"dallas-city-employees-facing-furlough-days"},{"id":"6zg09u","title":"Another Tarrant County jail inmate dies after being ‘released’","excerpt":"The family of Victor Rennels is demanding answers from the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office after his death following a 14-day jail stay, raising fresh questions about recent inmate deaths and the criteria used for in-custody reporting.","content":"The family of Victor Rennels is demanding answers from the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office after his death following a 14-day jail stay, raising fresh questions about recent inmate deaths and the criteria used for in-custody reporting.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/another-tarrant-county-jail-inmate-dies-after-being-released","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Dionne.Anglin@fox.com (Dionne Anglin)","publishDate":"2026-07-01T23:51:21.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2F6p-398-tz-tarrant-co-inmate-deaths_00.00.16.02.jpg","slug":"another-tarrant-county-jail-inmate-dies-after-being-released"},{"id":"25pscc","title":"Mesquite fire destroys apartment building, displacing 15 residents","excerpt":"A massive afternoon fire at the Westover on 80 in Mesquite destroyed nine apartment units and displaced 15 people, though no injuries were reported.","content":"A massive afternoon fire at the Westover on 80 in Mesquite destroyed nine apartment units and displaced 15 people, though no injuries were reported.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/mesquite-fire-destroys-apartment-building-displacing-15-residents","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Tracy.DeLatte@fox.com (Tracy DeLatte)","publishDate":"2026-07-01T22:15:23.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2Fv-mesquite-westover-apt-fire-4p_00.00.07.18.jpg","slug":"mesquite-fire-destroys-apartment-building-displacing-15-residents"},{"id":"2y2hv5","title":"2824 Earl Dr, Trophy Club, TX 76262 - Realtor.com","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqAFBVV95cUxNMTA4OTJJV3ZTQVhUdkRxSktZSmdTSkNYM0I2b0VmN08zd1I5LV9xTC00SDk2aFRoXzl5eUhKcGtiRk9ybmdiWHNlN0JIVklkbXpBdFVfakp4bzFMSmtLRFZZMDJVSy1oNnFoRHRGdFV2MEFhODJ1STV2Zi1vX2RUckZsYldOTmJXQ1NkQk82UE4yUDIybXB3MW1oY1BwS1JJX3loNGVjaUU?oc=5\" target=\"_blan...","content":"<a 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Texas","publishDate":"2026-06-30T03:56:27.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Flh3.googleusercontent.com%2FJ6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBuc%3Ds0-w300","slug":"2824-earl-dr-trophy-club-tx-76262-realtorcom"},{"id":"mtdai7","title":"Final 7 Antifa cell members involved in 2025 Alvarado ICE center attack sentenced to prison","excerpt":"The final seven co-defendants involved in a coordinated, midnight domestic terrorist ambush at a North Texas immigration facility last summer have been sentenced to prison.","content":"The final seven co-defendants involved in a coordinated, midnight domestic terrorist ambush at a North Texas immigration facility last summer have been sentenced to prison.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/final-sentencing-phase-begins-antifa-cell-members-involved-2025-alvarado-ice-center-attack","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Amber.Kite@fox.com (Amber Kite)","publishDate":"2026-07-01T20:11:06.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F11%2Fthumbnail_image012.png","slug":"final-7-antifa-cell-members-involved-in-2025-alvarado-ice-center-attack-sentenced-to-prison"},{"id":"x8sdee","title":"DPD eases dress code: Baseball caps, nose studs, and hand tattoos allowed while on duty","excerpt":"The Dallas Police Department has relaxed its strict policy on officer appearance, immediately authorizing personnel to wear baseball caps, sport visible hand and finger tattoos, and wear specific nose studs while on duty.","content":"The Dallas Police Department has relaxed its strict policy on officer appearance, immediately authorizing personnel to wear baseball caps, sport visible hand and finger tattoos, and wear specific nose studs while on duty.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/dpd-eases-dress-code-baseball-caps-nose-studs-hand-tattoos-allowed-while-duty","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Amber.Kite@fox.com (Amber Kite)","publishDate":"2026-07-01T18:46:34.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F12%2F121321-David-Taffala-10am-KDFWBCME01_mpg_10.13.16.06.jpg","slug":"dpd-eases-dress-code-baseball-caps-nose-studs-and-hand-tattoos-allowed-while-on-duty"},{"id":"5am891","title":"World Cup 2026: 4 arrests made at Norway-Ivory Coast match in Arlington","excerpt":"Four people were arrested in Arlington during Norway's win over the Ivory Coast on Tuesday.","content":"Four people were arrested in Arlington during Norway's win over the Ivory Coast on Tuesday.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/world-cup-2026-arrests-norway-ivory-coast","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Adam.Fullerton@fox.com (Adam Fullerton)","publishDate":"2026-07-01T17:48:49.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2F063026-stadium-2pm-bump-kdfweme003_14_00_18_1_mpg_00.08.08.36.jpg","slug":"world-cup-2026-4-arrests-made-at-norway-ivory-coast-match-in-arlington"},{"id":"e8d2j7","title":"Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock announces resignation","excerpt":"Acting Comptroller of Public Accounts Kelly Hancock announced Wednesday that he would step down from the position.","content":"Acting Comptroller of Public Accounts Kelly Hancock announced Wednesday that he would step down from the position.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/acting-comptroller-kelly-hancock-announces-resignation","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Steven.Ardary@fox.com (Steven Ardary)","publishDate":"2026-07-01T22:45:22.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox7austin.com%2Fwww.fox7austin.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2Fgettyimages-2261689537-2.jpg","slug":"acting-comptroller-kelly-hancock-announces-resignation"},{"id":"wmd05f","title":"Celebrity deaths of 2026: The entertainers and artists we lost this year","excerpt":"From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.","content":"From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/celebrity-deaths-2026-list","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-07-01T12:49:06.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F03%2Fchuck-norris-catherine-o-hara.jpg","slug":"celebrity-deaths-of-2026-the-entertainers-and-artists-we-lost-this-year"},{"id":"3vpvkp","title":"Michael Byrne, 'Harry Potter,' 'Indiana Jones' actor, dies: Reports","excerpt":"Michael Byrne, an actor known for his work in “Harry Potter,\" “Braveheart\" and “Indiana Jones,\" has died, according to reports. He was 82.","content":"Michael Byrne, an actor known for his work in “Harry Potter,\" “Braveheart\" and “Indiana Jones,\" has died, according to reports. He was 82.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/michael-byrne-harry-potter-indiana-jones-actor-dies","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-30T23:36:44.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fmichael-byrne-getty-scaled.jpg","slug":"michael-byrne-harry-potter-indiana-jones-actor-dies-reports"},{"id":"cb03qf","title":"Customs officers use Heimlich maneuver to save choking toddler","excerpt":"U.S. customs officers are being celebrated for saving the life of a toddler who was suffering a seizure at a Baltimore airport and started choking.","content":"U.S. customs officers are being celebrated for saving the life of a toddler who was suffering a seizure at a Baltimore airport and started choking.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/customs-officers-use-heimlich-maneuver-save-choking-toddler","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Nick.Viviani@fox.com (Nick Viviani)","publishDate":"2026-06-30T22:36:42.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fcbp-gettyimages-465228460.jpg","slug":"customs-officers-use-heimlich-maneuver-to-save-choking-toddler"},{"id":"bitn53","title":"Flower Mound grad’s personal experiences inspired her unique career path","excerpt":"Time in a dental chair can change more than a smile. Ask Marie Seykora of Flower Mound.\nThe Flower Mound resident graduated from Flower Mound High School in 2020, but four years earlier, she tripped and fell – losing a few of her front teeth.\nSeykora relied on her dental hygienist to give her a s...","content":"Time in a dental chair can change more than a smile. Ask Marie Seykora of Flower Mound.\nThe Flower Mound resident graduated from Flower Mound High School in 2020, but four years earlier, she tripped and fell – losing a few of her front teeth.\nSeykora relied on her dental hygienist to give her a smile she can be proud of again.\n“I had to go to the dentist a lot more, and the dental hygienist there really calmed me down,” she said.\nFast-forward to June 2026, Seykora has come full circle – smiling as she graduated top of her class at the Texas A&M University College of Dentistry in May and prepares to start a dentistry job in Richardson in July.\nBut Seykora wouldn’t have made it to where she is now without that incident back in October 2016.\nThe full saga of saving Seykora’s smile and her journey toward a dental hygiene degree includes doses of neighborly friendship and lessons in finding joy despite some of life’s worst obstacles.\nWhen Seykora fell outside her home in October 2016, her parents, Barbara and John, immediately sought the expertise of next-door neighbor and family friend, Dr. Aaron Vickers.\nDr. Aaron Vickers helped Marie Seykora when she found herself in need of a quick dental surgery.\nVickers is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon and an owner of the multilocation Texas Center for Oral Surgery & Dental Implants.\n“I looked at her mouth, and her teeth were all over the place,” he said.\nVickers was able to manually reposition Seykora’s teeth, using wire bonding to splint everything in place until she could follow up with her dentist.\nIt was a quick fix that Seykora needed.\n“This was a Thursday evening, so she had school the next day,” said Vickers. “I remember I told her to just take the day off. I said, ‘You are going to feel terrible, and you are going to look like you got beat up.’”\nSeykora thanked Vickers for his work, but didn’t take his advice and went to school the next day, anyway.\nLife continued, and both families of six grew closer. Seykora often babysat for the neighbors, even after both families had moved to other neighborhoods in Flower Mound.\nGrace Vickers, now 12, is the third child and has Kabuki syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that affects multiple systems in the body.\nSymptoms vary but often include intellectual disabilities, immune deficiencies, decreased muscle tone and cardiac and kidney abnormalities, according to Kabuki Syndrome Foundation.\nGrace has had three open-heart surgeries, is developmentally delayed and has low muscle tone.\nSecond-year dental hygiene student Marie Seykora has served as the nanny for Grace Vickers, the child of Dr. Aaron Vickers.\n“Grace is truly like a sister to me,”  said Seykora. “Despite her hardships, she remains positive and reminds me to always live life to the fullest.”\nAfter graduating from Flower Mound High, Seykora graduated from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville with a bachelor’s in public health in 2024, but she still didn’t feel like she was where she wanted to be.\nSeykora then considered pursuing a nursing degree, but always remembered her extensive dental treatment and wanted to help others, like Dr. Vickers.\n“In my mind, what sets dental professionals apart is the combination of both paying close attention to detail and [focusing] on skills while also having the ability to make patients feel comfortable,” she said.\nSeykora returned to Texas, enrolled at A&M Dentistry and became a part-time nanny for Grace. She cares for Grace a few nights a week and on occasional weekends.\nIt led Seykora down the career path she truly felt called to do.\n“My experience with her has led to my compassion in dentistry and the understanding of the connection between oral health and systemic health,” she Seykora. “Difficulties with oral hygiene can affect comfort, nutrition and other medical conditions, including heart health, which is a concern for Grace. Caring for her reinforces to me that proper oral health care is about caring for the whole body, not just teeth.”\nWith Grace in mind, Seykora sought opportunities in special care dentistry. That included working at A&M Dentistry’s Special Care Clinic. She also shadowed dentists at both Children’s Health and Scottish Rite for Children.\nSpecial care dentistry is growing in popularity worldwide, focusing on oral health care for a wide range of issues that limit patients’ ability to receive routine dental care.\n“It could be someone who has never been to the dentist before and has multiple cavities,” said Seykora. “That’s a special healthcare need. It’s not something you would typically see.”\nWith a license and a job locked down in Richardson, Seykora said she could also see a future in public health or academia, but will always strive to help patients who have special care needs.\n“In five to 10 years, I see myself as a compassionate dental professional dedicated to making every patient feel understood, respected and cared for, no matter their circumstances,” she said.\nTo learn more about the Texas A&M University College of Dentistry, visit the university’s website.\nThe post Flower Mound grad’s personal experiences inspired her unique career path appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/06/30/flower-mound-grads-personal-experiences-inspired-her-unique-career-path/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)","author":"Micah Pearce","publishDate":"2026-06-30T16:42:57.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crosstimbersgazette.com%2Fcrosstimbersgazette%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FYCM-8766-1-200x300.jpg","slug":"flower-mound-grads-personal-experiences-inspired-her-unique-career-path"},{"id":"vdsctz","title":"Three-alarm fire draws massive response to Killough High School in Lewisville","excerpt":"A three-alarm fire broke out on the roof of Killough High School late Tuesday night, drawing a massive response from local firefighters who worked into the early morning hours to contain the blaze.","content":"A three-alarm fire broke out on the roof of Killough High School late Tuesday night, drawing a massive response from local firefighters who worked into the early morning hours to contain the blaze.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/three-alarm-fire-draws-massive-response-killough-high-school-lewisville","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Amber.Kite@fox.com (Amber Kite)","publishDate":"2026-07-01T14:00:37.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2Flewisville-fire-hight-school-sh-kdfweme002_22_55_4_00.06.56.30.jpg","slug":"three-alarm-fire-draws-massive-response-to-killough-high-school-in-lewisville"},{"id":"8eszje","title":"New Texas law creates single statewide food truck permit","excerpt":"A new Texas law simplifying the mobile food vendor system takes effect today. Food trucks will now pay a single state fee instead of multiple city and county licenses.","content":"A new Texas law simplifying the mobile food vendor system takes effect today. Food trucks will now pay a single state fee instead of multiple city and county licenses.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/video/fmc-esdbe81cdwqqf1wo","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-07-01T13:36:53.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fixmqsha99g7x59br%2Fiwaruy7nitxswgc9.jpg","slug":"new-texas-law-creates-single-statewide-food-truck-permit"},{"id":"t15fjx","title":"Three-alarm fire heavily damages Uptown Dallas Pilates studio early Wednesday morning","excerpt":"A three-alarm fire severely damaged a Pilates studio operating out of a historic Victorian-style building in the Uptown neighborhood early Wednesday morning, according to Dallas Fire-Rescue officials.","content":"A three-alarm fire severely damaged a Pilates studio operating out of a historic Victorian-style building in the Uptown neighborhood early Wednesday morning, according to Dallas Fire-Rescue officials.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/three-alarm-fire-heavily-damages-uptown-dallas-pilates-studio-early-wednesday-morning","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Amber.Kite@fox.com (Amber Kite)","publishDate":"2026-07-01T12:17:07.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2F070126-routh-3-alarm-fire-tvs_2026_07_01t0528ct_21_05.31.49.22.jpg","slug":"three-alarm-fire-heavily-damages-uptown-dallas-pilates-studio-early-wednesday-morning"},{"id":"xd9cnz","title":"Summer mid-90s heat and isolated afternoon storms ahead of holiday weekend","excerpt":"North Texans can expect a continuation of mid-to-upper 90s temperatures alongside isolated, afternoon storm chances heading into the holiday weekend.","content":"North Texans can expect a continuation of mid-to-upper 90s temperatures alongside isolated, afternoon storm chances heading into the holiday weekend.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/summer-mid-90s-heat-isolated-afternoon-storms-ahead-holiday-weekend","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Ali.Turiano@fox.com (Ali Turiano)","publishDate":"2026-07-01T11:49:24.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2F734218668_1062480289481091_1262366552095546313_n.jpg","slug":"summer-mid-90s-heat-and-isolated-afternoon-storms-ahead-of-holiday-weekend"},{"id":"9nmhr9","title":"Suspected drunk driver hit victim twice","excerpt":"A suspected drunk driver hit an Irving man twice during a fatal accident earlier in June. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more.","content":"A suspected drunk driver hit an Irving man twice during a fatal accident earlier in June. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/video/fmc-wtsc3kr00k1li4zx","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-07-01T04:37:55.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fy5gby50azp7ukfev%2Fw9lil0vcge8lxdai.jpg","slug":"suspected-drunk-driver-hit-victim-twice"},{"id":"p9kygn","title":"Texas sends help to Colorado as deadly wildfires rage","excerpt":"As deadly wildfires rage in Colorado, Texas is sending help.","content":"As deadly wildfires rage in Colorado, Texas is sending help.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/texas-sends-help-colorado-deadly-wildfires-rage","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Aaron.Barker@fox.com (Aaron Barker)","publishDate":"2026-07-01T22:06:55.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox7austin.com%2Fwww.fox7austin.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2Fco-wildfire.jpg","inBriefing":true,"slug":"texas-sends-help-to-colorado-as-deadly-wildfires-rage"},{"id":"bm84fb","title":"Texas court orders porn site to pay $9M bond to unlock domain name","excerpt":"A Texas court has ordered that the domain name of a porn website be locked down after failing to comply with the state’s age-verification law.","content":"A Texas court has ordered that the domain name of a porn website be locked down after failing to comply with the state’s age-verification law.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/texas-porn-site-lock-age-verification-law-court-order","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Aaron.Barker@fox.com (Aaron Barker)","publishDate":"2026-07-01T21:19:09.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox7austin.com%2Fwww.fox7austin.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2Fage-verification.jpg","slug":"texas-court-orders-porn-site-to-pay-9m-bond-to-unlock-domain-name"},{"id":"bvsjli","title":"Atlético Dallas buys women's pro soccer club Dallas Trinity FC","excerpt":"Atlético Dallas has acquired Dallas Trinity FC, bringing the city's women's professional team and its future men's USL Championship franchise under a single ownership group.","content":"Atlético Dallas has acquired Dallas Trinity FC, bringing the city's women's professional team and its future men's USL Championship franchise under a single ownership group.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/atletico-dallas-buys-womens-pro-soccer-club-dallas-trinity-fc","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Joseph.Rowe@fox.com (Joseph Rowe)","publishDate":"2026-07-01T03:23:29.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F05%2Fdallas-trinity-logo.jpg","slug":"atltico-dallas-buys-womens-pro-soccer-club-dallas-trinity-fc"},{"id":"p3nest","title":"Dallas Police officer arrested for soliciting prostitution","excerpt":"A longtime Dallas Police officer was arrested this week on a prostitution solicitation charge.","content":"A longtime Dallas Police officer was arrested this week on a prostitution solicitation charge.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/dallas-police-officer-arrested-soliciting-prostitution","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Carter.Freemon@fox.com (Carter Freemon)","publishDate":"2026-07-01T02:19:31.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fhelm.jpg","slug":"dallas-police-officer-arrested-for-soliciting-prostitution"},{"id":"1a688c","title":"Grocery giant buyout: Kroger agrees to buy family-owned Giant Eagle for $1.25B cash","excerpt":"The Kroger Co. announced Wednesday it has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Giant Eagle, a move that will expand the retail giant’s footprint across five states in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions.","content":"The Kroger Co. announced Wednesday it has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Giant Eagle, a move that will expand the retail giant’s footprint across five states in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/grocery-giant-buyout-kroger-agrees-buy-family-owned-giant-eagle-1-25b-cash","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Amber.Kite@fox.com (Amber Kite)","publishDate":"2026-07-01T17:47:20.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F12%2FKroger-edit.jpg","slug":"grocery-giant-buyout-kroger-agrees-to-buy-family-owned-giant-eagle-for-125b-cash"},{"id":"rp5ffj","title":"Southern Denton County students earn 2026 National Merit Scholarships","excerpt":"A two-year long journey comes to a climax for many Southern Denton County students.\nThe National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced its scholarship winners Wednesday, June 3 which includes many students from southern Denton County.\nBelow compiles multiple rounds of winners from Lewisville IS...","content":"A two-year long journey comes to a climax for many Southern Denton County students.\nThe National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced its scholarship winners Wednesday, June 3 which includes many students from southern Denton County.\nBelow compiles multiple rounds of winners from Lewisville ISD, Northwest ISD, Denton ISD and other local students that attended nearby schools or academies.\nAccording to NMSC, the 6,700 total winners this year will earn parts of $24 million worth of scholarships.\nThe applicants applied their junior year and followed the process until graduating in May.\nArgyle ISD\nArgyle High School\nLiyah A. Cha of Argyle earned a scholarship and plans to pursue a career in marketing.\nSri Abhinav Thatavarthi of Argyle earned a scholarship and plans to pursue a career in medical research.\nRylee M. Pizana of Denton earned a scholarship and plans to pursue a career in biochemical engineering.\nDenton ISD\nDenton High School\nAnderson J. Trachsel of Denton earned a scholarship and plans to pursue a career in earth science.\nLewisville ISD\nFlower Mound High School\nMahesh Chintalapati of Flower Mound earned a scholarship to Texas A&M University and plans to pursue a career in medicine.\nHannah D. Deitrick of Flower Mound earned a scholarship to Oklahoma State University and plans to pursue a career in architecture.\nJeffrey B. Du of Flower Mound earned a scholarship to Texas A&M University, and is undecided on a future career path.\nSanjana Reddy Gokul of Flower Mound earned a scholarship to the University of Texas at Dallas and plans to pursue a career in medicine.\nAmy J. Johnson of Flower Mound earned a scholarship to attend Oklahoma State University and plans to pursue a career in electrical engineering.\nSujal Karegowdra of Flower Mound earned a scholarship to Texas A&M University and plans to pursue a career in healthcare.\nAnish Koduri of Flower Mound earned a scholarship to attend Texas A&M University and plans to pursue a career in biomedical engineering.\nHope Y. Robinson of Flower Mound earned a scholarship to the University of Alabama and plans to pursue a career in accounting.\nKeaton J. Wood of Flower Mound earned a scholarship to the University of Texas at Dallas and plans to pursue a career in computer science.\nVihaan R. Daggula of Flower Mound earned a scholarship and plans to pursue a career in business.\nNoah M. Kang of Flower Mound earned a scholarship and plans to pursue a career in marine biology.\nMarcus High School\nMeghan M. George of Flower Mound earned a scholarship to the University of Texas at Dallas and will pursue a career in accounting.\nNadia Oh of Flower Mound earned a scholarship to Texas A&M University and plans to pursue a career in engineering.\nJuliet E. Padilla of Flower Mound will stay local, earning a scholarship to the University of North Texas and will pursue a career in mechanical engineering.\nXavier E. Schwartz of Flower Mound earned a scholarship to attend Texas A&M University and pursue a career in mechanical engineering.\nZain R. Keshwani of Lewisville earned a scholarship the University of Texas at Dallas and plans to pursue a career in computer science.\nVeda S. Ganesan of Flower Mound earned a scholarship and plans to pursue a career in finance.\nSiddharth Prem of Flower Mound earned a scholarship and plans to pursue a career in microbiology or immunology.\nViraaj Seth of Flower Mound earned a scholarship and plans to pursue a career in electrical engineering.\nLewisville High School\nAiden J. Garrett of Lewisville will stay local, earning a scholarship to attend the University of North Texas and pursue a career in accounting.\nHebron High School\nTejasvi R. Kummetha of Carrollton earned a scholarship to the University of Texas at Dallas and plans to pursue a career in nueroscience.\nZoe T. Nguyen earned a scholarship to Texas A&M University and plans to pursue a career in mechanical engineering.\nEdwin H. Chung of Lewisville earned a scholarship and plans to pursue a career in applied mathematics.\nCallie J. Clay of Lewisville earned a scholarship and plans to pursue a career in business.\nYudhister Mallapuraju of Lewisville earned a scholarship and plans to pursue a career in computer programming.\nSophia A. Mathew of Lewisville earned a scholarship and plans to pursue a career in healthcare.\nEthan S. Shea of Lewisville earned a scholarship and plans to pursue a career in healthcare.\nNorthwest ISD\nByron Nelson High School\nBarrett M. Fickle of Fort Worth earned a scholarship to attend the University of Alabama and will pursue a career in aerospace engineering.\nJames M. Steele High School\nHarper R. Campbell of Haslet earned a scholarship to the University of Oklahoma and plans to pursue a career in meteorology.\nNorthwest High School\nDawson H. Barthelemy of Justin earned a scholarship to the University of Tulsa and plans to pursue a career in computer science.\nPrivate schools and academies\nTexas Academy of Mathematics and Science in Denton\nAneesh Krishna Doppalapudi of Copper Canyon earned a scholarship to Texas A&M University and plans to pursue a career in medicine.\nJoel U. Carbonell of Flower Mound earned a scholarship to Texas A&M University and plans to pursue a career in anesthesiology.\nShreyes Suribhotla of Flower Mound earned a scholarship and plans to pursue a career in computer science.\nFounders Classical Academy\nDiego A. Bustamante of Lewisville earned a scholarship to Texas A&M University and plans to pursue a career in nuclear engineering.\nFaith Christian School in Grapevine\nScarlett Bair of Flower Mound earned a scholarship and plans to pursue a career in medicine.\nSchool of Science and Engineering Magnet in Dallas\nAkshay R. Patil of Flower Mound earned a scholarship and plans to pursue a career in aerospace engineering.\nThe post Southern Denton County students earn 2026 National Merit Scholarships appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/06/29/southern-denton-county-students-earn-2026-national-merit-scholarships/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)","author":"Micah Pearce","publishDate":"2026-06-30T03:46:15.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crosstimbersgazette.com%2Fcrosstimbersgazette%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F05%2FScreen-Shot-2019-05-13-at-10.37.15-AM.png","slug":"southern-denton-county-students-earn-2026-national-merit-scholarships"},{"id":"28uiy0","title":"Ground breaks on 4,000-home development in southwest Denton","excerpt":"The development gap between Denton and southern Denton County continues to close as construction on a huge residential project gets underway.\nCole Ranch, a 3,100-acre residential community in southwest Denton, officially broke ground in June.\nCole Ranch in Denton.\nThe community is expected to hav...","content":"The development gap between Denton and southern Denton County continues to close as construction on a huge residential project gets underway.\nCole Ranch, a 3,100-acre residential community in southwest Denton, officially broke ground in June.\nCole Ranch in Denton.\nThe community is expected to have 4,365 single-family homes while preserving 1,200 acres of green space. Johnson Development Corporation said the community hopes to honor Miner Thomas “MT” Cole, who purchased the land in the 1930s and had a passion for the outdoors.\n“This is an exciting milestone that mans very much to my family,” said Jennifer Alexander, the great-granddaughter of MT Cole. “We are looking forward to seeing our vision for a timeless community that honors our family and the beauty of this area come to life.”\nAccording to Johnson Development, at least 26 miles of trails will meander through the community and connect to the heavily wooded Hickory Creek areas, as well as two large lakes.\nOne of the lakes is a 32-acre waterway and the other is a 13-acre lake that Cole originally constructed with mules pulling a Fresno Plow.\nCole Ranch’s master plan also includes 156 acres of commercial development, including a 55-acre business park, and 206 acres for two Denton ISD elementary schools, a middle school and a high school.\nSome of the development’s expected amenities are two amenity centers and a 50-acre city park.\nHome sales are expected to begin late 2027, right as Denton County is experiencing rapid growth.\n“We are proud to be part of the next chapter for this incredible ranch rooted in the history of Denton County,” said Tommy Tucker, Johnson Development’s vice president of business development for Central and North Texas. “And there’s no better time to enter the Denton market, which has grown nearly 29 percent since 2020. A development like Cole Ranch is ideal for accommodating this kind of monumental growth, not only by bringing new homes to the area, but by doing so in a way that considers open space, schools, commercial opportunities and long-term livability.”\nHouston-based Johnson Development Corporation is partnering with The Cole Ranch Company, L.P. and Denton Range LLC to develop the community, which will be Johnson Development’s third community in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.\nCole Ranch will be rising as construction on Hillwood’s Landmark development is in full swing.\nThe two major developments will decrease the large green space barrier between Denton and southern Denton County’s towns and cities, like Justin, Argyle and Flower Mound, in the I-35W corridor.\nArgyle is primed to develop a large commercial project on the west side of I-35W along Robson Ranch Road featuring a big box store and a major grocer.\nThe town is also working to lock down a wholesale membership club, like Sam’s Club, at the northeast corner of I-35W and FM 407.\nDenton landed an H-E-B in the same area on the other side of Robson Ranch Road.\nThe post Ground breaks on 4,000-home development in southwest Denton appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/06/25/ground-breaks-on-4000-home-development-in-southwest-denton/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette - Southern Denton County Local News","author":"Micah Pearce","publishDate":"2026-06-25T18:06:01.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crosstimbersgazette.com%2Fcrosstimbersgazette%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F10%2Fcole-ranch-map-300x192.jpg","slug":"ground-breaks-on-4000-home-development-in-southwest-denton"},{"id":"tktslj","title":"Driving Safety Course (DSC)","excerpt":"Includes Driving Safety Course Eligibility Checklist","content":"Includes Driving Safety Course Eligibility Checklist","url":"https://www.dentoncounty.gov/2013","source":"Denton County Government - News","author":"Denton County Government - News","publishDate":"2026-06-26T15:10:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"driving-safety-course-dsc"},{"id":"j3tjom","title":"Flower Mound restaurants help aid earthquake victims in Venezuela","excerpt":"Restaurants in Flower Mound are helping give back to a community beyond southern Denton County.\nHarold Dean Smoked Goods will host a fundraising event Tuesday from 4:30-9 p.m., donating 10% of every sale to organizations delivering immediate aid to the communities hit by the earthquakes.\nBarbara ...","content":"Restaurants in Flower Mound are helping give back to a community beyond southern Denton County.\nHarold Dean Smoked Goods will host a fundraising event Tuesday from 4:30-9 p.m., donating 10% of every sale to organizations delivering immediate aid to the communities hit by the earthquakes.\nBarbara Barrios of the Flower Mound “Mound Up” organization worked with Harold Dean to put on the event.\n“Our hearts are hurting as we watch families in our home country face a very large loss,” she said. “Homes have been destroyed, families have lost everything and many are in desperate need of food, water, shelter and medical care.”\nSuper Sandy’s in Flower Mound normally serves Venezuelan food, but recently collected hygiene products, diapers and baby formula for families impacted by the recent earthquakes in Venezuela.\n“At Super Sandy’s, we come together to help our Venezuelan brothers and sisters,” posted the restaurant on social media. “As a Venezuelan restaurant, Super Sandy’s wants to do our part to help.”\nThe restaurant has become a central part of the area’s effort to help those affected by the earthquakes in Venezuela, which have devastated much of the country, killed almost 1,000 and injured more than 3,000.\nHarold Dean is no stranger to helping the community. The barbecue joint joined forces with a local church group in June 2025 to help make baskets for families with babies in the hospital.\nSuper Sandy’s is located at 601 Cross Timbers Road, suite 126 and wrapped up collections Saturday, but can be followed on Instagram. Harold Dean is located at 5801 Long Prairie Road, suite 870 and can be followed on Facebook.\nThe post Flower Mound restaurants help aid earthquake victims in Venezuela appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/06/29/flower-mound-restaurants-help-aid-earthquake-victims-in-venezuela/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)","author":"Micah Pearce","publishDate":"2026-06-29T21:37:42.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"flower-mound-restaurants-help-aid-earthquake-victims-in-venezuela"},{"id":"cskta6","title":"Development Services","excerpt":"The Development Services Department is responsible for the management of various land-use programs within the unincorporated areas of Denton County.","content":"The Development Services Department is responsible for the management of various land-use programs within the unincorporated areas of Denton County.","url":"https://www.dentoncounty.gov/667","source":"Denton County Government - News","author":"Denton County Government - News","publishDate":"2026-06-24T20:21:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"development-services"},{"id":"tku8pr","title":"Title Transfers","excerpt":"The information provided covers common title transfer transactions.","content":"The information provided covers common title transfer transactions.","url":"https://www.dentoncounty.gov/1999","source":"Denton County Government - News","author":"Denton County Government - News","publishDate":"2026-06-24T19:01:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"title-transfers"},{"id":"sjmwvp","title":"Avelo Airlines to begin commercial flights from McKinney National Airport","excerpt":"McKinney National Airport will soon have a new commercial airline operating out of its gates, with the hope of providing a more affordable solution to North Texas passengers.","content":"McKinney National Airport will soon have a new commercial airline operating out of its gates, with the hope of providing a more affordable solution to North Texas passengers.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/avelo-airlines-mckinney-national-airport","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Carter.Freemon@fox.com (Carter Freemon)","publishDate":"2026-07-01T01:42:21.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F063026-avelo-airlines-lv-kdfweme002_14_32_20_mpg_00.02.05.16.jpg","slug":"avelo-airlines-to-begin-commercial-flights-from-mckinney-national-airport"},{"id":"4gkutz","title":"Fort Worth motel could be torn down for violations","excerpt":"A motel in Fort Worth with a history of compliance violations and police activity could soon be demolished if the owner doesn't make changes. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has an update on the city's NET Force pilot program to crack down on nuisance properties.","content":"A motel in Fort Worth with a history of compliance violations and police activity could soon be demolished if the owner doesn't make changes. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has an update on the city's NET Force pilot program to crack down on nuisance properties.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/video/fmc-d9m7bm8siurxjxa0","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-06-30T22:47:24.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fw5je2ln3mck0ty4v%2Fc3hg8i51snfipwxi.jpg","slug":"fort-worth-motel-could-be-torn-down-for-violations"},{"id":"yl19r3","title":"Prison bus flips during crash east of Waco","excerpt":"A Texas Department of Criminal Justice prison bus overturned during a crash just east of Waco.","content":"A Texas Department of Criminal Justice prison bus overturned during a crash just east of Waco.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/prison-bus-flips-during-crash-near-waco","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Aaron.Barker@fox.com (Aaron Barker)","publishDate":"2026-07-01T16:57:49.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2Fprison-bus.jpg","inBriefing":true,"slug":"prison-bus-flips-during-crash-east-of-waco"},{"id":"69iard","title":"Dallas to host Republican midterm convention, Trump says","excerpt":"Trump took to Truth Social to announce the event that he says will celebrate the “great American comeback\" where the party will look to ramp up support by touting what they see as successes during the Trump presidency.","content":"Trump took to Truth Social to announce the event that he says will celebrate the “great American comeback\" where the party will look to ramp up support by touting what they see as successes during the Trump presidency.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/election/dallas-host-republican-midterm-convention-trump-says","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Steven.Ardary@fox.com (Steven Ardary)","publishDate":"2026-06-30T22:21:51.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2283389436.jpg","slug":"dallas-to-host-republican-midterm-convention-trump-says"},{"id":"tpzuvs","title":"Construction-themed amusement park eyes opening date in Grapevine","excerpt":"Adults and kids alike will soon have a place to explore the world of construction at a ground-breaking new amusement park concept.\nDig World is set to open its new construction-themed amusement park in grand fashion on Friday, July 11 at Grapevine Mills Mall.\n“The wait is finally over. Dig World ...","content":"Adults and kids alike will soon have a place to explore the world of construction at a ground-breaking new amusement park concept.\nDig World is set to open its new construction-themed amusement park in grand fashion on Friday, July 11 at Grapevine Mills Mall.\n“The wait is finally over. Dig World is officially opening,” said the park on social media. “After months of planning, building and bringing this one-of-a-kind adventure to life, we’re ready to open our gates and let you dig in.”\n\nDig World will offer kids and adults a place to use purpose-modified construction equipment as a way to experience the fun of excavation, mining, steamrolling and equipment races.\nThe park’s original concept was built in Katy, Texas and the expansion into North Texas was announced in July 2025.\nDig World came to be after owner and founder Jacob Robinson’s son, Pierce, contracted bacterial meningitis in 2017. He spent two weeks in a coma and 75 days in the hospital.\nPierce’s love for construction was the main inspiration for Dig World.\nFollowing the concept’s appearance on the business reality show Shark Tank, it entered an agreement with Simon Centers to give the brand space to expand.\nThe project broke ground in late February and is now preparing to welcome its first visitors.\nGuests can get early access tickets and learn more about Dig World at the park’s website.\nThe post Construction-themed amusement park eyes opening date in Grapevine appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/06/29/construction-themed-amusement-park-eyes-opening-date-in-grapevine/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)","author":"Micah Pearce","publishDate":"2026-06-29T18:56:41.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"construction-themed-amusement-park-eyes-opening-date-in-grapevine"},{"id":"rk3fw0","title":"Lewisville ISD renames former Highland Village Elementary campus","excerpt":"Summer marks the end of the school year for students in Lewisville ISD, and the end of the first year with five closed elementary campuses, including Highland Village Elementary.\nAt the district’s regular board meeting on Monday, June 8, the Lewisville ISD Board approved a new name for the campus...","content":"Summer marks the end of the school year for students in Lewisville ISD, and the end of the first year with five closed elementary campuses, including Highland Village Elementary.\nAt the district’s regular board meeting on Monday, June 8, the Lewisville ISD Board approved a new name for the campus, the Highland Village Student Success Center.\n\nAccording to LISD, the campus will now house two district programs: the TEAMS (Teaching for Emotional Academic and Motivational Success) program and SAPP (School-Age Parent Program).\nThe TEAMS program is a specialized Special Education setting for students in grades K-12 who require intensive, highly structured support for behavior management, social adjustment and academic needs.\n“[Its] goal is to help each student transition back to their home campus,” said the district in a statement.\nAccording to LISD, the program is expected to serve about 30 students, but has the capacity to serve 74.\nThe SAPP program is intended to help student-parents continue their education.\nIt will also be the base for CHOICES staff and counselors, who support student-parents across LISD campuses\nWhile the program staff will be based at the former Highland Village Elementary location, the district said students in the program will continue to attend their home campuses.\n“SAPP students are not placed on site,” said the district in a statement. “Staff operate from this location while delivering services to students’ home campuses throughout the district.”\nIn addition to the change in use, updates to the Highland Village campus include a new, all-inclusive playground for ages 5-12 with enhanced accessibility components.\nIt will replace the previous playground, which was built in 2005.\nNew chainlink fencing will also be added to in two areas – between the playground and the baseball field and between the outdoor covered play area and the dumpsters.\n“Most existing fencing will remain in place, some gates and sections may be replaced due to condition,” said the district. “All new and replacement fencing will match the height of existing fencing.”\nThe parking lot will also be repaved, but there will not be a gated entryway. To maintain safety, LISD said it will place a Campus Guardian at the campus, as is custom for all elementary campuses in the district.\n“Campus Guardians are employed staff stationed on site at all LISD elementary campuses,” said the district. “The district does not anticipate a need for increased city services, such as police or fire, beyond what would have been required when the facility operated as an elementary school.”\nMill Street Elementary was also renamed by the district, as it was one of the five schools closed following the 2024-2025 school year due to LISD budget constraints.\nThat campus became the Vernell Gregg Early Childhood Center, named after one of the most influential individuals in Lewisville ISD’s history.\nThe post Lewisville ISD renames former Highland Village Elementary campus appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/06/25/lewisville-isd-renames-former-highland-village-elementary-campus/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette - Southern Denton County Local News","author":"Micah Pearce","publishDate":"2026-06-25T14:35:58.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"lewisville-isd-renames-former-highland-village-elementary-campus"},{"id":"ief3qc","title":"Fort Worth could soon demolish crime-ridden motel","excerpt":"The Fort Worth NET Force pilot program is cracking down on crime-ridden nuisance properties, resulting in hundreds of code compliance fixes and the potential demolition of the troubled Eco Motel on East Lancaster Avenue.","content":"The Fort Worth NET Force pilot program is cracking down on crime-ridden nuisance properties, resulting in hundreds of code compliance fixes and the potential demolition of the troubled Eco Motel on East Lancaster Avenue.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/fort-worth-could-soon-demolish-crime-ridden-motel","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Dionne.Anglin@fox.com (Dionne Anglin)","publishDate":"2026-06-30T22:10:08.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fv-anglin-fw-nuisance-businesses-4p_00.00.51.26.jpg","slug":"fort-worth-could-soon-demolish-crime-ridden-motel"},{"id":"bftc3g","title":"73,000 Texas school choice accounts get funded today, comptroller says","excerpt":"The first funding for Texas school choice accounts will be disbursed Wednesday, according to the state comptroller’s office.","content":"The first funding for Texas school choice accounts will be disbursed Wednesday, according to the state comptroller’s office.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/first-texas-school-choice-accounts-get-money","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Aaron.Barker@fox.com (Aaron Barker)","publishDate":"2026-07-01T16:20:21.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox7austin.com%2Fwww.fox7austin.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F11%2Feducation-generic-classroom.jpg","slug":"73000-texas-school-choice-accounts-get-funded-today-comptroller-says"},{"id":"vkicqh","title":"How US tech is being used globally to scam Americans of billions","excerpt":"An investigation reveals that technology from U.S. organizations is being used to fuel a revolution in the scam industry, playing a key role in global fraud.","content":"An investigation reveals that technology from U.S. organizations is being used to fuel a revolution in the scam industry, playing a key role in global fraud.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/us-tech-global-scam-americans-billions","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Daniel.Miller@fox.com (Daniel Miller)","publishDate":"2026-06-30T22:29:33.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fdark-web.jpg","slug":"how-us-tech-is-being-used-globally-to-scam-americans-of-billions"},{"id":"it6f72","title":"Moss Creek Lake temporarily closed by City of Big Spring, ahead of July 4th","excerpt":"The City of Big Spring has temporarily closed Moss Creek Lake effective immediately due to deteriorating conditions and a lack of maintenance resources, with no current timeline for reopening.","content":"The City of Big Spring has temporarily closed Moss Creek Lake effective immediately due to deteriorating conditions and a lack of maintenance resources, with no current timeline for reopening.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/moss-creek-lake-temporarily-closed-city-big-spring-ahead-july-4th","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Joseph.Rowe@fox.com (Joseph Rowe)","publishDate":"2026-07-01T01:00:19.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fmoss-creek-lake.jpg","slug":"moss-creek-lake-temporarily-closed-by-city-of-big-spring-ahead-of-july-4th"},{"id":"d663oy","title":"Flower Mound 9-year-old qualifies for prestigious national tennis competition","excerpt":"A 9-year-old from Flower Mound is making waves in the tennis world, winning a major regional tournament and advancing to nationals.\nEmilia Ancelin of Flower Mound won the 10U division of the Little Mo Texas/South Regional Tennis Championship at the end of May.\nNext, she will travel to Austin in S...","content":"A 9-year-old from Flower Mound is making waves in the tennis world, winning a major regional tournament and advancing to nationals.\nEmilia Ancelin of Flower Mound won the 10U division of the Little Mo Texas/South Regional Tennis Championship at the end of May.\nNext, she will travel to Austin in September to face some of the best in the country at the Little Mo National tournament.\n“Winning felt amazing because all my work has paid off, but my favorite part was having fun and making memories,” said Ancelin. “Now, my goal is to play my best at nationals, learn from it and see how far I can go.”\nThe Little Mo tournament has seen some of the best tennis players in the world compete early in their career, including Coco Gauff, Taylor Fritz, Andy Roddick, Taylor Townsend, Tommy Paul, Katie Swan, Evan King and more.\nAncelin’s father, Baptiste Ancelin, commended his daughter for her hard work on and off the court.\n“She has been training incredibly hard, balancing her time on the court with her schoolwork at Prairie Trail Elementary School,” he said in a press release.\nAccording to her father, Emilia is also trilingual and can fluently speak English, French and Spanish. He said that brings a truly global perspective to her competitive drive.\nFor Emilia, it has helped her enjoy tournaments outside of the competition, as well.\n“Getting to play against other kids from other states helped me make new friends,” she said. “Now, I’m excited to play against great players from all around the world.”\nEmilia said she hopes to be a professional tennis player when she grows up, and the best one, at that.\nIf she joins the professional ranks, Emilia would join another southern Denton County native in Ashlyn Krueger, who grew up in Highland Village and has since competed in multiple major tournaments, including the 2026 Roland-Garros French Open.\nTo follow along on Emilia’s journey, check out her tennis page on Instagram.\nThe post Flower Mound 9-year-old qualifies for prestigious national tennis competition appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/06/29/flower-mound-9-year-old-qualifies-for-prestigious-national-tennis-competition/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)","author":"Micah Pearce","publishDate":"2026-06-29T16:04:22.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"flower-mound-9-year-old-qualifies-for-prestigious-national-tennis-competition"},{"id":"itjhn7","title":"HOA threatens American flag-flying homeowners as they fight for Old Glory","excerpt":"San Marcos homeowners refuse to back down after an HOA ordered American flags removed from their homes","content":"San Marcos homeowners refuse to back down after an HOA ordered American flags removed from their homes","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/hoa-threatens-american-flag-flying-homeowners-old-glory-july-4","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-06-30T19:19:09.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fchristopher-amy-cook-fox-news-scaled.jpg","slug":"hoa-threatens-american-flag-flying-homeowners-as-they-fight-for-old-glory"},{"id":"9s1vdv","title":"These states are hit hardest by child care costs, new data shows","excerpt":"Think child care is expensive where you live? You’re probably right. A new report reveals the states where child care costs are eating up the biggest chunk of household income.","content":"Think child care is expensive where you live? You’re probably right. A new report reveals the states where child care costs are eating up the biggest chunk of household income.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/states-hit-hardest-child-care-costs-data","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-30T18:05:23.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fchild-care-getty-scaled.jpg","slug":"these-states-are-hit-hardest-by-child-care-costs-new-data-shows"},{"id":"rfvt7e","title":"Highland Village, TPWD to launch new paddling trails on Lewisville Lake","excerpt":"Paddlers of southern Denton County will soon have more trails to explore along the shores of Lewisville Lake.\nThe five new trails will be ceremoniously opened 11 a.m. Thursday at Lakeside Community Park in Highland Village.\n\nAccording to a press release from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, t...","content":"Paddlers of southern Denton County will soon have more trails to explore along the shores of Lewisville Lake.\nThe five new trails will be ceremoniously opened 11 a.m. Thursday at Lakeside Community Park in Highland Village.\n\nAccording to a press release from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the grand opening event will feature a ceremonial first launch, just in time for summer.\n“TPWD is excited about the addition of the Highland Village Paddling Trails on the Hickory Creek Arm of Lewisville Lake,” said Shelly Plante, nature tourism manager for TPWD. “Paddlers will have plenty of options for loops and one-way trails, along with opportunities to fish and view wildlife on this beautiful section of the lake.”\nThe trail will offer multiple access points with trip options ranging from half and hour to half a day.\nA map of the new paddling trail routes and access points along the shores of Lewisville Lake in Highland Village. (Photo courtesy of the City of Highland Village)\nPaddlers will be able to access Marauder Park, Pilot Knoll Park, Sunset Park, Lakeside Community Park and Copperas Branch Park.\n“Each trail offers a peaceful paddle of varying lengths and times depending on water levels, route taken, time spent observing and wind speed,” said TWPD. “Paddlers should also be aware of motorboats in high-traffic areas.”\nAccording to TWPD, anglers hoping to catch some fish will be able to target species such as largemouth bass, channel catfish, crappie, white bass and striped bass with small lures like jigs, crankbaits, plastic worms, spinnerbaits and swimbaits.\nTWPD partnered with the City of Highland Village to bring the new trails to fruition. More information can be found on the Lewisville Lake – Highland Village Paddling Trails website.\nThe Texas Paddling Trails program helps promote habitat conservation through sustainable economic development while providing additional recreational opportunities to the public. To learn more, visit the Texas Paddling Trails website.\nThe post Highland Village, TPWD to launch new paddling trails on Lewisville Lake appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/06/24/highland-village-tpwd-to-launch-new-paddling-trails-on-lewisville-lake/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette - Southern Denton County Local News","author":"Micah Pearce","publishDate":"2026-06-24T15:57:19.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crosstimbersgazette.com%2Fcrosstimbersgazette%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F723527691_1434383292051042_8785173755900629164_n-240x300.jpg","slug":"highland-village-tpwd-to-launch-new-paddling-trails-on-lewisville-lake"},{"id":"byhtpi","title":"5 Woodlands Ct, Trophy Club, TX 76262 - Realtor.com","excerpt":"<a 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\"Trophy Club\" Texas","publishDate":"2026-06-25T01:04:28.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"5-woodlands-ct-trophy-club-tx-76262-realtorcom"},{"id":"vc6c0k","title":"Tarrant County deputies investigating deadly Tuesday morning SUV crash","excerpt":"Tarrant County sheriff's deputies are investigating a single-vehicle crash that left a woman dead Tuesday morning after her SUV veered off the road and struck a tree.","content":"Tarrant County sheriff's deputies are investigating a single-vehicle crash that left a woman dead Tuesday morning after her SUV veered off the road and struck a tree.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/tarrant-county-deputies-investigating-deadly-tuesday-morning-suv-crash","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Amber.Kite@fox.com (Amber Kite)","publishDate":"2026-06-30T18:41:26.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Ftarrant-county-sheriff-generic.jpg","slug":"tarrant-county-deputies-investigating-deadly-tuesday-morning-suv-crash"},{"id":"w1byr4","title":"Man wins $50K lawsuit after protesting, trolling national guard with Darth Vader theme song","excerpt":"The District of Columbia has agreed to a $50,000 settlement to resolve a lawsuit from a man who claimed police detained him for playing Darth Vader's theme song while following an Ohio National Guard patrol.","content":"The District of Columbia has agreed to a $50,000 settlement to resolve a lawsuit from a man who claimed police detained him for playing Darth Vader's theme song while following an Ohio National Guard patrol.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/man-lawsuit-national-guard-darth-vadar-song","source":"FOX 4 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struck a motorized scooter operator twice in a hit-and-run crash and left him to die.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/irving-man-arrested-after-hitting-motorized-scooter-rider-twice-deadly-hit-and-run","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Amber.Kite@fox.com (Amber Kite)","publishDate":"2026-06-30T18:21:43.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Firvinghitandrun.jpg","slug":"irving-man-arrested-after-hitting-motorized-scooter-rider-twice-in-deadly-hit-and-run"},{"id":"f5grlb","title":"World Cup knockout match faces Texas heat; triple-digits in the forecast","excerpt":"A massive heat dome expanding across the United States is set to bake soccer fans Tuesday as North Texas hosts a World Cup knockout-round match amid skyrocketing temperatures, kicking off a hot week that will culminate in triple-digit heat for the Fourth of July.","content":"A massive heat dome expanding across the United States is set to bake soccer fans Tuesday as North Texas hosts a World Cup knockout-round match amid skyrocketing temperatures, kicking off a hot week that will culminate in triple-digit heat for the Fourth of July.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/weather/world-cup-knockout-match-faces-grueling-texas-heat-triple-digits-forecast","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Berkeley.Taylor@fox.com (Berkeley Taylor)","publishDate":"2026-06-30T12:13:28.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F46866303647.jpg","slug":"world-cup-knockout-match-faces-texas-heat-triple-digits-in-the-forecast"},{"id":"3abyz8","title":"Fort Worth neighbor shoots, kills man armed with machete","excerpt":"Police said a Fort Worth man shot a machete-wielding individual in a local neighborhood. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more.","content":"Police said a Fort Worth man shot a machete-wielding individual in a local neighborhood. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/video/fmc-cgb4ee80cgexp80t","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-06-30T04:26:11.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2F81iiw8jg22ogtmqn%2Fbwsq5fioqezul6b3.jpg","slug":"fort-worth-neighbor-shoots-kills-man-armed-with-machete"},{"id":"he4q6e","title":"Firefighters battle 3-alarm fire at Dallas Pilates studio","excerpt":"Firefighters are working to put out a large fire at a Dallas Pilates studio on Wednesday morning.\n\n\n\nAccording to Dallas Fire-Rescue, units were dispatched to Pilates Methodology at 2615 Routh Street shortly after 4 a.m. after an individual called 911 reporting smoke showing from the second floor...","content":"Firefighters are working to put out a large fire at a Dallas Pilates studio on Wednesday morning.\n\n\n\nAccording to Dallas Fire-Rescue, units were dispatched to Pilates Methodology at 2615 Routh Street shortly after 4 a.m. after an individual called 911 reporting smoke showing from the second floor of the building.\n\n\n\nOfficials said firefighters arrived at the two-story Victorian-style business and began working to put out the blaze. \n\n\n\nA second alarm response was requested at 4:28 a.m., followed by a three-alarm response at 4:54 a.m., for manpower, Dallas Fire-Rescue officials said.\n\n\n\nAccording to Dallas Fire-Rescue, it remains unclear if anyone was inside the building when the fire began, but no injuries have been reported at this time.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/firefighters-battle-3-alarm-fire-at-dallas-pilates-studio/4043373/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Hannah Jones","publishDate":"2026-07-01T05:37:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F07%2Fdownload-33.png%3Ffit%3D955%2C537%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","inBriefing":true,"slug":"firefighters-battle-3-alarm-fire-at-dallas-pilates-studio"},{"id":"sfa2jb","title":"Victor Willis, Village People lead singer, dies aged 74","excerpt":"Victor Willis, 74, the lead singer of the 1970’s disco-group Village People, has died, his team said Wednesday.\n\n\n\n“We are profoundly sad to announce the death of VICTOR WILLIS, lead singer of Village People,” according to a statement posted on the band’s official Facebook Page.\n\n\n\n“Victor passed...","content":"Victor Willis, 74, the lead singer of the 1970’s disco-group Village People, has died, his team said Wednesday.\n\n\n\n“We are profoundly sad to announce the death of VICTOR WILLIS, lead singer of Village People,” according to a statement posted on the band’s official Facebook Page.\n\n\n\n“Victor passed on Tuesday June 30, 2026 of a short but aggressive illness.Privacy is requested,” it added.\n\n\n\nThe band Village People (Victor Willis, Randy Jones, David Hodo, Felipe Rose and Glen Hughes) in New York in 1979.\n\n\n\nTexas-born Willis was a co-founder and original lead singer for the band who wrote many of their songs and was perhaps best known for dressing as a cop, with the hit single “YMCA”\n\n\n\nHe left the group in 1979 in hopes of embarking on a solo career.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/victor-willis-village-people-lead-singer-dies-aged-74/4043366/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Adela Suliman | NBC News","publishDate":"2026-07-01T05:02:47.000Z","category":"library","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F07%2FGettyImages-1194253891.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D3024%2C1994","slug":"victor-willis-village-people-lead-singer-dies-aged-74"},{"id":"7a89mf","title":"Trump's financial disclosure lists $1.4 billion in crypto earnings, powered largely by meme coins","excerpt":"President Donald Trump earned more than $635 million from a licensing agreement with a cryptocurrency group specializing in “meme” coins bearing his name last year, an amount that pushed his total crypto holdings past $1 billion, according to a lengthy financial disclosure form he released Tuesda...","content":"President Donald Trump earned more than $635 million from a licensing agreement with a cryptocurrency group specializing in “meme” coins bearing his name last year, an amount that pushed his total crypto holdings past $1 billion, according to a lengthy financial disclosure form he released Tuesday.\n\n\n\nThe figures from 2025 — the first year of Trump’s second term — were disclosed to the U.S. Office of Government Ethics in a 927-page document. By comparison, President Barack Obama’s final disclosure form was eight pages, while President Joe Biden’s was 11 pages. Vice President JD Vance’s form for last year is 17 pages.\n\n\n\nTrump’s meme-coin earnings came on top of more than $236 million worth from additional crypto token sales, and an additional sale of equity worth more than $65 million associated with Trump family crypto venture World Liberty Financial. There’s also more than $290 million classified as income from cryptocurrency wallets associated with World Liberty.\n\n\n\nThe $635 million was earned from a group called “Celebration Coins.” No digital footprint could be found for the group, and a representative for the Trump Organization did not immediately respond to a request for comment Tuesday night.\n\n\n\nA recent letter from Senate Democrats said a company called “Celebration Cards” registered in Wyoming, now a major crypto hub, facilitated a crypto conference held at Mar-a-Lago in April.\n\n\n\n“Neither the President nor his family has ever engaged — or will ever engage — in conflicts of interest,” a White House representative said in a statement Tuesday. “President Trump proudly made the United States the crypto capital of the world through executive actions, supporting legislation like the GENIUS Act, and other commonsense policies to drive innovation and economic opportunity for all Americans.”\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDonald Trump\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 2\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTrump's financial ties face scrutiny after moves benefiting allies and family\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDonald Trump\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApr 13\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFrom tariffs to military aid: How Trump uses the presidency to enrich his family businesses\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nUnlike past presidents, Trump did not divest his assets or place them in a blind trust before taking office. The Trump Organization has said the assets are managed by third-party financial institutions, with trades executed through automated technology.\n\n\n\n“What strikes me as remarkable is how many pies Trump has his fingers in,” said Douglas Brinkley, a history professor at Rice University. “There is no precedent to compare it with. No president in the 20th or 21st century has had something that’s vaguely comparable.”\n\n\n\nTrump has faced bipartisan criticism for alleged conflicts of interest, assertions the White House has vigorously denied.\n\n\n\nTrump’s total crypto earnings totaled some $1.4 billion during his first year back in office, when he began making liberalized cryptocurrency regulations a cornerstone of his presidency.\n\n\n\nBecause many of the amounts listed on the disclosure form are reported as ranges, it is impossible to state exactly how much Trump earned last year from his tens of thousands of investments.\n\n\n\nBefore Tuesday, Forbes estimated the president’s net worth at $6 billion, while Bloomberg put it at $7.6 billion.\n\n\n\n“This disclosure once again demonstrates that The Trump Organization continues to maintain a strong financial position, supported by world class, valuable assets, substantial liquidity and a conservative balance sheet,” a representative for Trump’s business firm said in a statement, adding that the form’s length “underscores our commitment to transparency.”\n\n\n\n“At nearly 1,000 pages, it represents one of the most comprehensive financial disclosure reports ever submitted and demonstrates a level of financial transparency unmatched in presidential history.”\n\n\n\nOther disclosures in the form include:\n\n\n\n\nFirst lady Melania Trump making more than $10 million from licensing her image to the producers of the documentary “Melania.”\n\n\n\n$80 million listed as income from settlements with ABC and anchor George Stephanopoulos, as well as CBS, Meta, YouTube and Sundar Pichai, chief executive of YouTube parent company Google. The proceeds from those settlements were paid to The Donald J. Trump Presidential Library Foundation Inc., according to the disclosure form.\n\n\n\nGifted tickets to sporting events for the president worth thousands of dollars by multiple professional team owners and the heads of various pro sports leagues including FIFA, NASCAR, PGA of America and UFC.\n\n\n\n\nPeter Nicholas contributed.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/trump-financial-disclosure-lists-crypto-earnings-meme-coins/4043345/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Rob Wile | NBC News","publishDate":"2026-07-01T03:19:14.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2283389168.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D4000%2C2668","slug":"trumps-financial-disclosure-lists-14-billion-in-crypto-earnings-powered-largely-by-meme-coins"},{"id":"48wdxn","title":"‘Pure evil': 4 arrested after 16 children found in deplorable conditions in Ohio home","excerpt":"Authorities arrested four adults on felony child endangerment charges after discovering 16 children in dire need of medical treatment Tuesday in a rural southern Ohio home.\n\n\n\nThe Ohio Bureau of Investigation and local sheriff’s department searched a home in the small village of Hamden, where the...","content":"Authorities arrested four adults on felony child endangerment charges after discovering 16 children in dire need of medical treatment Tuesday in a rural southern Ohio home.\n\n\n\nThe Ohio Bureau of Investigation and local sheriff’s department searched a home in the small village of Hamden, where they found the kids in what officials called “deplorable” conditions.”\n\n\n\n“Conditions you cannot even imagine people being in, let alone children being in,” Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson said at a news conference.\n\n\n\nLaw enforcement arrested Gary Siders Jr., Gary Siders Sr., Christina Siders and Elizabeth Siders. They have not yet been arraigned and assigned public defenders.\n\n\n\nVinton County prosecuting attorney William Archer said they were being charged with second-degree felony child endangering because it involves “serious physical harm.”\n\n\n\nOfficials did not confirm if the children were related but said it was not a human trafficking situation. They said the adults were not locals and appeared to have been traveling.\n\n\n\nHamden has a population of less than 1,000 people and is about 60 miles southeast of Columbus.\n\n\n\nThe children ranged from ages 1.5 to 18 and included both boys and girls, officials said. Several were in serious conditions when found, and two had to be flown to level one trauma centers because of their injuries.\n\n\n\nWilson said it was the worst scene he had ever encountered in his entire career, describing what he saw as “pure evil.”\n\n\n\nLaw enforcement were also executing a secondary search warrant at the home Tuesday, and the investigation is ongoing. The four adults will appear in court Wednesday morning.\n\n\n\n“Justice will be served for these children,” Wilson said.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/16-children-found-deplorable-conditions-southern-ohio/4043362/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Jaimie Ding | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-07-01T02:15:38.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F07%2FAP26182083198984.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D2546%2C1697","slug":"pure-evil-4-arrested-after-16-children-found-in-deplorable-conditions-in-ohio-home"},{"id":"t0r0c3","title":"The No. 1 plant-based protein to help build and maintain muscle, according to a dietitian","excerpt":"If you want to build muscle and get stronger, or simply maintain strength throughout life, protein is an especially important part of your plate.\n\n\n\nAnd, yes, it is entirely possible to get all the protein you need to build muscle from plant-based foods, says Natalie Rizzo, registered dietitian a...","content":"If you want to build muscle and get stronger, or simply maintain strength throughout life, protein is an especially important part of your plate.\n\n\n\nAnd, yes, it is entirely possible to get all the protein you need to build muscle from plant-based foods, says Natalie Rizzo, registered dietitian and TODAY nutrition editor. Or you can supplement some of the animal protein you eat with protein-rich plant foods, which also provide other healthy nutrients we need.\n\n\n\nBut you do have to keep two important things in mind, she says.\n\n\n\nFirst, “you are going to get less protein per volume of food from plant-based foods than animal foods,” she explains. For example, 3 ounces of tofu will give you about 10 grams of protein compared to about 20 grams of protein you’ll get from the same amount of chicken, Rizzo says.\n\n\n\nThat means you’ll need to eat a larger volume of plant food to get the same amount of protein that you would from animal sources. (Experts generally recommend aiming for at least 20 grams of protein per meal.)\n\n\n\nAnd, second, our bodies don’t use as much of the protein in plant foods as they do from animal foods. Our bodies are able to use upwards of 90% of the protein in animal foods, Rizzo says, while plant proteins generally are more in the 50-60% range.\n\n\n\n“You may need more protein than the recommendation because it may not all be being absorbed as much as animal foods,” she says. “You do have to keep that in mind if you’re an athlete or you’re really trying to build strains.”\n\n\n\nThat’s why some plant protein sources are better, more efficient options for building muscle than others. Here are Rizzo’s top favorites.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDiet & Exercise\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 30\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWant to absorb more nutrients? Dietitians share top healthy food pairings\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDiet & Exercise\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 31\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe top 5 healthy grains with the most protein, according to a dietitian\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nThe No. 1 plant-based protein to build muscle\n\n\n\nTofu\n\n\n\nTofu, made from coagulated soy milk, it Rizzo’s top plant-based protein to support your muscle gains.\n\n\n\nIn 3.5 ounces of tofu, you’ll get about 8-10 grams of plant protein, TODAY.com explained previously. Tofu is also often fortified with calcium and iron, which are essential minerals.\n\n\n\nAnd our bodies are able to use more of the protein in tofu than in some other plant proteins, Rizzo explains. Soy protein has a comparable bioavailability profile to that of whey, as TODAY.com explained previously, and it’s considered a complete protein because it contains all the essential amino acids in good amounts.\n\n\n\nWhen it comes to cooking, tofu is a super versatile ingredient and can easily stand in place of animal proteins you might be more used to eating, Rizzo says.\n\n\n\n“You could cook it different ways and marinate it with different things,” she says, “and you could even eat it raw.” (Try blending it into a smoothie for added texture and protein.)\n\n\n\nSome of Rizzo’s favorite ways to eat tofu include crumbling it into pasta dishes as a replacement for ground meat. She also likes to crisp it up in the air fryer for a crunchy snack or using it in high-protein breakfast burritos.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOther muscle-building plant-based proteins\n\n\n\nEdamame\n\n\n\nEdamame are young soy beans so, like tofu, they have more favorable bioavailability than other plant-based protein sources.\n\n\n\nRizzo always keeps edamame on hand, and they’re actually one of the beans with the most protein. Just a half-cup serving of edamame provides 9 grams of filling, satisfying protein, she says.\n\n\n\n“I usually buy it frozen, microwave it for a couple minutes, and sprinkle it with a little sea salt,” Rizzo said previously. “It’s such an easy, nutrient-dense snack.”\n\n\n\nLentils\n\n\n\n“Lentils have a lot more protein than people realize,” Rizzo says.\n\n\n\nA half-cup serving of lentils is packed with about 9 grams of protein along with a whopping 8 grams of gut- and heart-healthy fiber.\n\n\n\nThere are several different varieties of lentils to choose from, and they naturally lend themselves to stews and salads that encourage you to eat a lot of them, Rizzo says. Try a comforting bowl of garlic and tahini lentils, or a summer lentil salad packed with flavorful herbs.\n\n\n\nThis story first appeared on TODAY.com. More from TODAY:\n\n\n\n\nEating eggs every day is healthy — if you keep these 3 things in mind, dietitians say\n\n\n\nWhat to eat in a day to avoid acid reflux, according to a dietitian\n\n\n\n9 fruits that act as natural prebiotics for better gut health","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/health/best-plant-based-protein-help-build-maintain-muscle/4043358/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Sarah Jacoby | TODAY","publishDate":"2026-07-01T00:15:31.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F07%2FGettyImages-2196713858.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5006%2C3337","slug":"the-no-1-plant-based-protein-to-help-build-and-maintain-muscle-according-to-a-dietitian"},{"id":"ldtn2m","title":"Mexico dominates Ecuador and advances to World Cup round of 16","excerpt":"Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scored goals in a nine-minute span in the first half and Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 on Tuesday night to break a 40-year drought without a win in the knockout stage and progressed to the World Cup round of 16.\n\n\n\nQuiñones opened the scoring in the 22nd minute whil...","content":"Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scored goals in a nine-minute span in the first half and Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 on Tuesday night to break a 40-year drought without a win in the knockout stage and progressed to the World Cup round of 16.\n\n\n\nQuiñones opened the scoring in the 22nd minute while Jiménez added a strike in the 31st minute for the Mexicans, who had not won a knockout-stage match since defeating Bulgaria in the round of 16 when they hosted the tournament in 1986.\n\n\n\nMexico subsequently lost seven consecutive times at that same stage in the 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014 and 2018 World Cups.\n\n\n\nIn Qatar 2022, they were eliminated in the group stage for the first time since Argentina ’78.\n\n\n\nIt was Quiñones third goal of the tournament and he is now El Tri’s second-best scorer in World Cup history behind Luis “Matador” Hernández and Javier “Chicharito” Hernández, who scored four each.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJiménez scored his second goal of the tournament and has 47 with the national team to break a tie with Jared Borgetti. He is five away from tying “Chicharito” Hernández as the all-time leading scorer for Mexico.\n\n\n\nMexico will play another home match Sunday against the winner of Wednesday’s match between England and Congo.\n\n\n\nPlaying at the iconic Azteca Stadium, the Mexican squad boasts an undefeated record across 10 World Cup matches. Mexico has just two official losses at the venue — the last being a World Cup qualifying defeat to Honduras on Sept. 6, 2013.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2026 World Cup\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t12 hours ago\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tKylian Mbappe logs brace as France crushes Sweden 3-0 in World Cup Round of 32\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2026 World Cup\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t16 hours ago\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat we know about the World Cup Round of 16 qualified teams, schedule so far\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nWith the win, Mexico extended its unbeaten run to 12 games, dating back to a friendly loss against Paraguay in November.\n\n\n\nMexico also became the first CONCACAF side to eliminate a CONMEBOL side in a World Cup knockout match. Teams from South America won the previous five meetings.\n\n\n\nEcuador was trying to advance to the round of 16 for the second time in their history and the first since Germany 2006.\n\n\n\nThe match started one hour after the original scheduled time due to a thunderstorm.\n\n\n\nIt was the second match of the tournament affected by weather. A storm during the France-Iraq match at Philadelphia on June 22 caused a 2-hour, 11-minute suspension at the end of the first half.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/world-cup/mexico-dominates-ecuador-advances-round-of-16/4043347/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Carlos Rodríguez | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-30T23:16:24.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F07%2FAP26182096685868.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D3094%2C2063","slug":"mexico-dominates-ecuador-and-advances-to-world-cup-round-of-16"},{"id":"5zw2o5","title":"Dallas budget crisis leads to furloughs for city employees","excerpt":"Thousands of city employees will be required to take unpaid time off after Dallas leaders announced furloughs as part of an effort to address a $30 million budget shortfall.\n\n\n\nCity Manager Kim Tolbert said the decision was not the preferred solution but was necessary to reduce expenses.\n\n\n\nUnder...","content":"Thousands of city employees will be required to take unpaid time off after Dallas leaders announced furloughs as part of an effort to address a $30 million budget shortfall.\n\n\n\nCity Manager Kim Tolbert said the decision was not the preferred solution but was necessary to reduce expenses.\n\n\n\nUnder the plan, most nonuniform city employees will be required to take three predetermined furlough days, including one day in July and two days in September. The move is expected to save the city millions of dollars.\n\n\n\nChris Bowers, a former assistant city attorney for the City of Dallas, said furloughs can have lasting effects on employees.\n\n\n\n“I experienced it. In 2008 and 2009, the city had several furlough days,” Bowers said.\n\n\n\nWhile three days may seem minor to some, Bowers said the impact can be significant.\n\n\n\n“It meant that your paychecks were smaller than you might’ve expected. It meant the days that you were eligible to retire would be pushed off a few more days in the future,” he said.\n\n\n\nThe announcement quickly drew reactions from members of the Dallas City Council.\n\n\n\nCouncilwoman Cara Mendelsohn released a statement criticizing the use of furloughs as a short-term solution.\n\n\n\n“Instead of looking at short-term solutions like a furlough, I’d like to see departments that have grown tremendously over the last several years, like HR, Data Analytics, City Attorney’s Office, Mayor & City Council Office, return to the staffing levels of 2017,” Mendelsohn said in part. “There are other departments that are outside the scope of the city, like Community Empowerment, that should really be a county function, and some that are administering ineffective programs that need to be sunset.”\n\n\n\nMendelsohn also called for reducing the number of boards and commissions, scaling back the civilian pension cost-of-living adjustment, and requiring a full return to the office for city employees.\n\n\n\nCouncilman Adam Bazaldua also criticized the decision and the way it was communicated to council members.\n\n\n\n“This news is incredibly frustrating, as no matter the budget issues encountered, cutting workers’ pay should be the last resort we default to,” Bazaldua said in part.\n\n\n\n“It’s incredibly disappointing to find out this information via correspondence intended for the media, instead of a one-to-one conversations, so that council feedback could be factored into this decision. Oftentimes, council conversations are the only way the resident’s perspective gets factored into executive decisions – this is not a detail we should gloss over,” he added.\n\n\n\nBowers said the city manager has broad authority over city employees and the ability to implement furloughs.\n\n\n\n“The city manager is in control of the vast majority of city employees. They report directly or indirectly to her,” Bowers said.\n\n\n\n“It’s her prerogative to institute furloughs. It’s probably advisable that she let the elected officials that she reports to know about her decision-making,” he said.\n\n\n\nDallas Mayor Eric Johnson also released a statement, saying he has pushed for spending reductions and believes the effort has become increasingly urgent.\n\n\n\nJohnson said the city should examine every part of municipal government for opportunities to reduce spending.\n\n\n\n“At a time when rising costs continue to strain family budgets across this city, we simply cannot raise taxes in lieu of addressing much deeper and more structural fiscal challenges. These challenges are rooted in the City’s relaxed approach to spending and the longstanding resistance around the horseshoe to making meaningful spending reductions,” Johnson said in part.\n\n\n\nThe furloughs are expected to affect most nonuniform city employees as Dallas works to close its budget gap.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dallas-budget-crisis-furloughs-city-employees/4043326/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Candace Sweat","publishDate":"2026-06-30T21:35:37.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Fdallas-city-employees.png%3Ffit%3D859%2C483%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"dallas-budget-crisis-leads-to-furloughs-for-city-employees"},{"id":"8p32yb","title":"Eight arrested after repeated attempts to enter World Cup matches without tickets","excerpt":"Despite heightened security around World Cup matches at Dallas Stadium, Arlington police say eight people have now been arrested for attempting to enter games without tickets.\n\n\n\nThe latest arrests occurred Saturday during the Argentina vs. Jordan match. NBC 5 Investigates found similar incidents...","content":"Despite heightened security around World Cup matches at Dallas Stadium, Arlington police say eight people have now been arrested for attempting to enter games without tickets.\n\n\n\nThe latest arrests occurred Saturday during the Argentina vs. Jordan match. NBC 5 Investigates found similar incidents have happened multiple times during the tournament.\n\n\n\nPolice said all eight people arrested have been charged with criminal trespass.\n\n\n\nOn Saturday, Arlington police arrested 32-year-old New Zealand national Catalina Gambadoro, 26-year-old Argentine national Alejo Melgar and 18-year-old Kareem Kakour, who has an Indiana address.\n\n\n\nAccording to police, the three were apprehended quickly and did not make it inside the stadium. However, police said at least four people arrested this month were able to gain access to the venue before being caught.\n\n\n\nNBC 5 Investigates obtained police reports detailing arrests made on June 22 during the Argentina vs. Austria match.\n\n\n\nAccording to the reports:\n\n\n\n• Gerardo Nielsen, 46, of Cordoba, Spain, and Juan Ignacio Campoamor, 35, of Hollywood, Florida, unlawfully entered AT&T Stadium property without effective consent. Police said both had noticed that entry without a ticket was prohibited and pushed through a hole in a fence to gain access.\n\n\n\n• Leandro Ayala, 46, of Buenos Aires, Argentina, allegedly jumped a fence to gain access to AT&T Stadium without purchasing a ticket. Police said he entered the property without the owner’s effective consent despite notice that entry without a ticket was prohibited.\n\n\n\n• Federico Llach, 45, of Plano, allegedly crossed ticketed barriers and trespassed into AT&T Stadium.\n\n\n\nEarlier in the tournament, on June 14, police arrested Ryan King, 39, during the Japan vs. Netherlands match. According to a police report, King attempted to climb a security fence and enter the stadium before it opened to the public.\n\n\n\nOfficers quickly located and arrested him. The report states that officers determined he intended to watch the match without purchasing a ticket.\n\n\n\nSecurity measures at the stadium include vehicle barriers, metal fencing around the perimeter, and a heavy police presence at entry checkpoints.\n\n\n\nAfter the initial arrests, Arlington police said they were reviewing security procedures. It remains unclear whether any security changes have been implemented following the additional arrests.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/arrest-dallas-stadium-no-tickets/4043308/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Jala Washington and Eva Parks","publishDate":"2026-06-30T20:45:16.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Fdownload-3-2.png%3Ffit%3D859%2C483%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"eight-arrested-after-repeated-attempts-to-enter-world-cup-matches-without-tickets"},{"id":"iovx6a","title":"Rangers capitalize on costly Guardians mistake, extend winning streak to six","excerpt":"Jacob deGrom pitched seven strong innings and the Texas Rangers took advantage of a bone-headed play by Cleveland rookie outfielder Cooper Ingle on Tuesday night to beat the Guardians 4-2 and extend their winning streak to six games.\n\n\n\nDeGrom (7-5) allowed a two-run homer to Kyle Manzardo in the...","content":"Jacob deGrom pitched seven strong innings and the Texas Rangers took advantage of a bone-headed play by Cleveland rookie outfielder Cooper Ingle on Tuesday night to beat the Guardians 4-2 and extend their winning streak to six games.\n\n\n\nDeGrom (7-5) allowed a two-run homer to Kyle Manzardo in the first before turning dominant. The right-hander gave up a leadoff single in the second before retiring 18 of the next 19 batters, improving to 4-0 in June.\n\n\n\nJoc Pederson hit a two-run homer and Josh Jung added a solo shot as the AL West-leading Rangers improved to 7-2 on their road trip.\n\n\n\nThey got a big assist in the seventh inning when Ingle, making just his second major league start in the outfield, lost track of the number of outs and tossed a live ball into the stands, allowing the Rangers to take a 3-2 lead.\n\n\n\nWith a runner at second and one out, Ingle caught a routine fly ball hit by Rangers left fielder Alejandro Osuna for the second out. Thinking it was the third out, Ingle looked at the ball in his glove before throwing it over the protective netting to fans.\n\n\n\nThe umpires immediately ruled the ball was dead, and Ezequiel Duran was awarded home plate.\n\n\n\nPederson connected for his 14th homer — and 11th since May 26 — off Tanner Bibee (2-9) to tie it 2-all in the third.\n\n\n\nJung’s ninth homer made it 4-2 in the eighth.\n\n\n\nManzardo gave the Guardians a 2-0 lead in the first with his 10th homer.\n\n\n\nRangers shortstop Corey Seager was pulled before his at-bat in the first inning because of back discomfort. The five-time All-Star missed 19 games earlier this season with back spasms.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/red-fever/rangers-capitalize-on-costly-guardians-mistake-extend-winning-streak-to-six/4043310/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-30T20:43:28.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2283541421.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5680%2C3787","slug":"rangers-capitalize-on-costly-guardians-mistake-extend-winning-streak-to-six"},{"id":"tsw9kj","title":"Judge strikes down Trump administration overhaul of student loan forgiveness program","excerpt":"A federal judge on Tuesday struck down a Trump administration overhaul to a public service forgiveness program for student loans, ruling in favor of advocates who said the program risked becoming a tool for political retribution.\n\n\n\nU.S. District Judge Myong Joun in Massachusetts vacated the U.S....","content":"A federal judge on Tuesday struck down a Trump administration overhaul to a public service forgiveness program for student loans, ruling in favor of advocates who said the program risked becoming a tool for political retribution.\n\n\n\nU.S. District Judge Myong Joun in Massachusetts vacated the U.S. Education Department’s changes, saying they overstepped the agency’s power and threatened to violate First Amendment protections for free speech. His ruling came a day before the new rules were set to take effect.\n\n\n\nThe ruling came in response to a pair of lawsuits filed by more than 20 states along with a coalition of nonprofit groups and cities. The Education Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment.\n\n\n\nCongress created Public Service Loan Forgiveness in 2007 to encourage college graduates to work in government and nonprofit jobs. It promised to forgive their federal student loans after they worked in public service jobs for 10 years.\n\n\n\nLast year the Trump administration moved to add new eligibility rules that would strip the benefit from workers whose employers are deemed to have a “substantial illegal purpose.”\n\n\n\nThe overhaul targeted nonprofits and government organizations that support causes at odds with the Trump administration’s priorities. \n\n\n\nIt gave the education secretary power to exclude groups from the program if they engage in the trafficking or “chemical castration” of children, illegal immigration or supporting terrorist organizations. Its definition of “chemical castration” included using hormone therapy or drugs that delay puberty.\n\n\n\nJoun said the new rules threatened to impose the administration’s policy views on employers. The judge also faulted the department for failing to connect its definitions of illegal activity to criminal statutes.\n\n\n\n“The Department cannot create new criminal prohibitions through rulemaking,” he wrote.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tfinance\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 28\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTrump's ‘big, beautiful bill' is bringing a big set of student loan changes\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStudent Loans\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 26\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJudge blocks Trump plan to limit graduate student loans in nursing and other fields\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nThe judge also questioned the department’s stated rationale for proposing the new rules, drawing on its own estimates that fewer than 10 employers would be barred from the program per year.\n\n\n\n“The Department offers no explanation for why a Final Rule with such sweeping consequences is necessary to address the possibility that, at most, ten employers each year may be engaging in illegal activity,” Joun wrote.\n\n\n\nThe overhaul amounted to a major reworking of a program that has canceled loans for more than 1 million Americans. Nonprofits and government groups said it undercut an important benefit that helped attract college graduates to jobs that traditionally pay lower than the private sector.\n\n\n\nIn his ruling, Joun noted that more than 100 supporting briefs were filed on behalf of the groups challenging the rules, while none were filed supporting the Trump administration’s change.\n\n\n\n___\n\n\n\nThe Associated Press’ education coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations. AP is solely responsible for all content. Find AP’s standards for working with philanthropies, a list of supporters and funded coverage areas at AP.org.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/student-loan-forgiveness-program-overhaul-struck-down/4043288/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Collin Binkley | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-30T19:45:54.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2278290014-e1782866158523.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D8427%2C4747","slug":"judge-strikes-down-trump-administration-overhaul-of-student-loan-forgiveness-program"},{"id":"kzikoo","title":"GOP to hold midterm convention in Dallas, ‘to show the great things we have done,' Trump says","excerpt":"President Donald Trump has announced that Republicans will hold their first-ever national convention ahead of the midterm elections, an unusual event aimed at boosting turnout in races that will decide whether the party maintains control of Congress.\n\n\n\nThe convention will be held in Dallas on Se...","content":"President Donald Trump has announced that Republicans will hold their first-ever national convention ahead of the midterm elections, an unusual event aimed at boosting turnout in races that will decide whether the party maintains control of Congress.\n\n\n\nThe convention will be held in Dallas on Sept. 9 and 10.\n\n\n\nAlthough both major parties traditionally hold blockbuster conventions during presidential campaigns, Trump has long floated the idea of a similar gathering this year to focus voters’ attention on a sprawling collection of House and Senate races.\n\n\n\nIf Democrats regain control of either chamber, they will be empowered to block Trump’s agenda and launch investigations into his administration for the final two years of his term.\n\n\n\nRepublicans have only slim majorities in Congress, and the party in power normally loses ground in the midterms. And without Trump on the ballot, Republican leaders worry that it could be hard to galvanize their voters.\n\n\n\nTrump hopes the convention would help change that dynamic, and he’s been talking about it since last year. He floated in a social media post that Republicans would use the event “to show the great things we have done since the Presidential Election of 2024.”\n\n\n\nLocating the convention in Texas places a spotlight on the state’s Senate race, which pits Democratic nominee James Talarico against Republican nominee Ken Paxton.\n\n\n\nPaxton is the state attorney general who, with Trump’s backing, defeated longtime Sen. John Cornyn in a primary earlier this year. Republican Senate leaders fear that Paxton’s history of scandals — including an extramarital affair, an impeachment and a securities fraud case that did not lead to a conviction — could undermine his candidacy and turn a winnable race into a drain on party resources.\n\n\n\nIt also highlights the aftereffects of Trump’s mid-decade redistricting push that began in Texas, an effort to secure more seats for Republicans in this fall’s elections.\n\n\n\nThe Republican National Committee began laying the groundwork earlier this year, voting at its winter meeting in January to make such an event possible by amending procedures centered around quadrennial presidential nominating conventions.\n\n\n\nDemocrats considered holding a similar gathering ahead of the midterms but tabled the idea. However, the party did hold such conferences in the 1970s and 1980s.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/gop-republicans-midterm-convention-dallas-trump/4043219/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Meg Kinnard | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-30T17:04:28.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Ftrump-dallas.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1920%2C1080","slug":"gop-to-hold-midterm-convention-in-dallas-to-show-the-great-things-we-have-done-trump-says"},{"id":"vierhm","title":"Takeaways from major Supreme Court rulings as the term comes to a close","excerpt":"President Donald Trump didn’t get what he wanted in some of the biggest Supreme Court cases this year: tariffs, birthright citizenship and the attempted firing of Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook.\n\n\n\nBut he also emerged from the term with even greater power. \n\n\n\nHis immigration crackdown was la...","content":"President Donald Trump didn’t get what he wanted in some of the biggest Supreme Court cases this year: tariffs, birthright citizenship and the attempted firing of Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook.\n\n\n\nBut he also emerged from the term with even greater power. \n\n\n\nHis immigration crackdown was largely upheld, his call to redistrict for partisan advantage marched ahead and his ability to control federal regulatory agencies expanded dramatically when the court overturned a 90-year-old precedent. The court’s conservative majority also seemed willing to look past Trump’s invocation of racial tropes and boundary-pushing moves as it handed down decisions in line with its own conception of a powerful presidency.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe conservative majority seems fully behind the unitary executive theory \n\n\n\nThe court’s ruling Monday gave the president effective control over independent regulatory agencies by allowing him to fire their leaders at will.\n\n\n\nSeveral federal laws, some more than 100 years old, sought to protect agency independence by requiring the president to identify a cause, like negligence, before firing the leaders. The court struck down those provisions as unconstitutional limits on presidential power. \n\n\n\nThe decision could give the president the ability to reshape agencies Congress created to operate independently of the executive branch. It also could be a threat to the federal workforce, well below top executives, that has been covered by the civil service system, if future decisions allow the president to fire lower-level workers. \n\n\n\nOne agency that still appears beyond Trump’s reach is the Federal Reserve. Though many experts have said there is no principled distinction, the court ruled Monday that the Fed’s leadership can’t be fired at will. It said Cook can remain in her job while she challenges efforts to oust her over allegations of mortgage fraud, which she denies. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Voting Rights Act has been hollowed out\n\n\n\nIt was the crown jewel of the Civil Rights Movement: the 1965 federal law that finally opened the ballot box to Black Americans and other minorities and eventually led to the election of thousands of Black officeholders across the country.\n\n\n\nBut since 2013, the court has systematically and severely cut back on the ability of minority voters to invoke the law’s protections to challenge election changes, saying the need for those protections had largely passed. \n\n\n\nIn April, the court made it much harder for minority voters to challenge electoral districts that result in reduced opportunity to elect candidates of their choosing, unless they can effectively prove intentional racial discrimination.\n\n\n\nThe decision meshed with Trump’s call for Republicans to redraw as many districts as possible to try to hold on to their slim majority in the House.\n\n\n\nAlabama, Louisiana and Tennessee eliminated largely Black districts in response to the decision, including an Alabama district that was created in response to a Supreme Court ruling three years ago.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe immigration crackdown has been at the center of Trump’s agenda\n\n\n\nThe Trump administration notched a series of wins on immigration this term: The justices allowed the Department of Homeland Security to end deportation protections for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans and Haitians and to employ a restrictive policy limiting the number of people seeking asylum each day at the southern border.\n\n\n\nThey also allowed border officers wider latitude in cases of green-card holders accused of crimes, in a case that started during the Obama administration.\n\n\n\nIn the birthright citizenship case, Trump pushed for limits no president had sought before, and certainly not through an executive order that would bypass Congress. In the end, six justices ruled he had gone too far.\n\n\n\nBut four justices adopted the administration’s reading of the 14th Amendment that it would permit denying citizenship to children born to parents who are in the country illegally or temporarily.\n\n\n\n\n\nTrump’s crude racial and religious stereotypes get a pass from the court\n\n\n\nConservative justices have repeatedly discounted or taken the best possible view of Trump’s words and actions. Critics call it sanewashing.\n\n\n\nIn last week’s decision stripping protections from Haitian migrants, Justices Samuel Alito and Elena Kagan sparred over the role of race in Trump’s statements depicting Haitians as “poisoning our blood” and amplifying false rumors of them eating people’s pets in Springfield, Ohio, among other graphic comments.\n\n\n\n“None of the cited statements by either the President or the Secretary was overtly racial,” Alito wrote, contending they could have neutral explanations.\n\n\n\nKagan countered: “The statements fairly shout, in their racial undertones and overtones alike, that race entered into the President’s resolve to remove Haitians from this country.”\n\n\n\nThe findings echo the 2018 travel ban case where Chief Justice John Roberts said Trump’s comments about Muslims were beside the point in the court’s review of a “Presidential directive, neutral on its face, addressing a matter within the core of executive responsibility.” \n\n\n\nJustice Sonia Sotomayor saw things differently. “The full record paints a far more harrowing picture, from which a reasonable observer would readily conclude that the Proclamation was motivated by hostility and animus toward the Muslim faith,” she wrote.\n\n\n\nThe court also looked past the allegations against Trump when it ruled for him in the 2024 case that helped him avoid prosecution. Two of Trump’s appointees, Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh, had little interest in discussing Trump’s effort to undo the 2020 election results and the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol that followed. “We’re writing a rule for the ages,” Gorsuch said. Kavanaugh added later: “I’m not focused on the here and now of this case. I’m very concerned about the future.”\n\n\n\n\n\nThe court rejected Trump’s global tariffs \n\n\n\nA six-justice majority of three liberal and three conservative justices ruled in February that an emergency powers law doesn’t let Trump bypass Congress. No president had ever tried the tactic before.\n\n\n\nTrump responded to the loss by sharpy criticizing the justices who ruled against him, referring to those he nominated as an “embarrassment to their families.” \n\n\n\nMeanwhile, he has continued threatening tariffs under other authorities. And new tariffs he imposed in response to the high-court ruling remain in effect even as they, too, have been challenged.\n\n\n\n\n\nGun rights get a modest boost\n\n\n\nThe justices backed Second Amendment rights in a pair of rulings. One found that people can’t be barred from owning firearms just because they regularly use marijuana. While the federal ban wasn’t often enforced in broad terms, the court’s decision recognized that cannabis is now used by millions of people and said it can’t automatically be considered dangerous. \n\n\n\nAnother decision struck down a Hawaii law that had required people to get permission to carry guns into stores and hotels. A handful of other states have similar laws, some of which have already been blocked in court. \n\n\n\nThey’re the latest in a line of gun cases to reach the court since the justices expanded Second Amendment rights in a landmark 2022 decision. \n\n\n\nAnd a major new case on gun rights is looming. The court also announced Tuesday it will decide whether state and local bans on semiautomatic rifles commonly known as assault weapons violate the Second Amendment.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSupreme Court\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 18\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSupreme Court sides with Texas man who challenged law barring drug users from owning guns\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSupreme Court\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t19 hours ago\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSupreme Court agrees to hear challenge to assault weapon bans","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/supreme-court-rulings-immigration-fed-tariffs-trump/4043193/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Mark Sherman and Lindsay Whitehurst | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-30T16:33:10.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FSCOTUS-TAKEAWAYS.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1200%2C675","slug":"takeaways-from-major-supreme-court-rulings-as-the-term-comes-to-a-close"},{"id":"tglunr","title":"Where is Bosnia and Herzegovina? Meet the USMNT's next World Cup opponent","excerpt":"The FIFA World Cup gives a unique chance for spectators to learn about countries they may not have known beforehand.\n\n\n\nThe U.S. men’s national team’s next opponent will serve as a good example. Up next for the Stars and Stripes is a Round of 32 battle against Bosnia and Herzegovina.\n\n\n\nNo, it is...","content":"The FIFA World Cup gives a unique chance for spectators to learn about countries they may not have known beforehand.\n\n\n\nThe U.S. men’s national team’s next opponent will serve as a good example. Up next for the Stars and Stripes is a Round of 32 battle against Bosnia and Herzegovina.\n\n\n\nNo, it is not officially two countries. But there are two distinct regions within the allocated area.\n\n\n\nHere’s what to know about Bosnia and Herzegovina ahead of the USMNT game, set for Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET from the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium:\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere is Bosnia and Herzegovina?\n\n\n\nBosnia and Herzegovina is a country located in Southeast Europe. It borders Croatia to the north and southwest, Serbia to the East and Montenegro to the southeast.\n\n\n\nWhat is the population of Bosnia and Herzegovina?\n\n\n\nThe population of the nation is approximately between 3-3.5 million.\n\n\n\nWhat languages are spoken in Bosnia and Herzegovina?\n\n\n\nThe main languages of the country are Bosnian, Serbian and Croatian.\n\n\n\nIs Bosnia and Herzegovina two countries?\n\n\n\nNo. Despite the joint name, Bosnia and Herzegovina refers to two different and distinct regions within the country. Bosnia, the most known name, is the bigger region occupying most of the top half. It has more of a continental climate. \n\n\n\nHerzegovina refers to the smaller, southern region that is mostly mountainous with a Mediterranean climate. \n\n\n\nThe full history of the country is complex, with the Bosnian War in the 1990s being part of the breakup from Yugoslavia that led to its independence.\n\n\n\nWho are Bosnia and Herzegovina’s best players?\n\n\n\nEntering their matchup with the U.S., the key players to watch are 40-year-old striker Edin Dzeko, defender Sead Kolasinac and the rising winger pairing of Kerim Alajbegovic and Esmir Bajraktarevic.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/world-cup/where-is-bosnia-herzegovina-usmnt-game/4043151/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Sanjesh Singh","publishDate":"2026-06-30T16:16:44.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2281537419-e1782850127877.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5000%2C2933","slug":"where-is-bosnia-and-herzegovina-meet-the-usmnts-next-world-cup-opponent"},{"id":"17ndcx","title":"After rainbow crosswalk removal, Cedar Springs steps symbolize resilience","excerpt":"Less than a year after rainbow crosswalks disappeared from Cedar Springs, the neighborhood has found a new symbol of LGBTQ visibility: brightly painted rainbow steps.\n\n\n\nCommunity organizers celebrated the transformation of the steps outside The Oak Lawn Library into a vibrant rainbow installatio...","content":"Less than a year after rainbow crosswalks disappeared from Cedar Springs, the neighborhood has found a new symbol of LGBTQ visibility: brightly painted rainbow steps.\n\n\n\nCommunity organizers celebrated the transformation of the steps outside The Oak Lawn Library into a vibrant rainbow installation, culminating with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and dance party on June 27.\n\n\n\nRibbon cutting of the new Oak Lawn Library steps. Image courtesy Lee Daugherty \n\n\n\nThe colorful steps welcome visitors to Oak Lawn while reinforcing a message of safety, visibility and inclusion in one of Dallas’ historic LGBTQ neighborhoods.\n\n\n\nThe project grew after the removal of roughly 30 rainbow crosswalks earlier this year, after Republican Gov. Greg Abbott directed agencies to eliminate what he described as “non-compliant roadway markings.”\n\n\n\nKevin Miller, president of the Cedar Springs Merchant Association, said the effort grew out of conversations among neighbors after the rainbow crosswalks were removed. Miller said the neighborhood wanted a response that would endure.\n\n\n\n“Social media grabbed hold of it and said, let’s do something, let’s go paint the crosswalk at 2 a.m.” said Miller, “But we knew that wasn’t going to really be a lasting measure, so we invited folks to come back to this, to the CSMA meetings and talk about ideas.”\n\n\n\nThe crosswalks, first painted in 2020 with private funding from community organizations including the Cedar Springs Merchant Association, had been restored only months before they were removed.\n\n\n\nAfter their removal, the city and local community came together to help explore new ways to recognize and celebrate the neighborhood’s identity. In response, rainbow colors spread throughout Cedar Springs.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn October 2025, the Oak Lawn United Methodist Church painted its front steps in rainbow colors in a defiant show of support to the local LGBTQ community after residents encouraged businesses and institutions to display Pride symbols throughout the neighborhood.\n\n\n\nThe Dallas Landmark Commission later unanimously approved allowing the steps to remain in place on the historic church property for at least three years.\n\n\n\nBusinesses have painted storefronts and outdoor spaces, while new public art has continued to appear across the district.\n\n\n\n“Some of the barbershops painted their awnings, some bars painted different areas of their bars out front or put on coverings, some made banners,” said Miller.\n\n\n\nThe newest additions came Monday, when community leaders unveiled four painted bike racks. Speakers at the unveiling also highlighted walkability, transit access and bicycle infrastructure, arguing that welcoming public spaces extend beyond symbolic artwork to include how people safely move through the neighborhood.\n\n\n\nAcross the district, rainbow-colored public art has become an increasingly visible expression of the neighborhood’s history and identity, each new installation adding to a growing network of landmarks that community members say signal welcome, safety and belonging.\n\n\n\nThe two sets of painted steps are intended as bookends, marking the beginning and the end of a neighborhood with a long history of advocacy and community support. \n\n\n\n“Together, these new library steps and our church steps now bookend a neighborhood that has long been a refuge, a place of resilience, and a home for so many,” said Rev. Ryan Wager, executive pastor at Oak Lawn United Methodist Church.\n\n\n\nFor advocates in Oak Lawn, cans of paint and public art represent quiet rebellion and a message of unity.\n\n\n\n“We celebrate every visible reminder that our LGBTQIA+ neighbors belong in the life of our city. We are so appreciative of everyone that made the rainbow steps happen at the Oak Lawn Library,” said Wager in a written statement. “They are more than public art. They are an invitation. They remind every child, every family, every longtime resident, every visitor, and every person who has ever wondered if there is a place for them that they are seen, valued, and welcomed.”\n\n\n\nFor Miller, the project is also personal. He grew up on Cedar Springs and said he has watched the neighborhood evolve over the decades.\n\n\n\n“I grew up on this strip, and I’ve seen two generations of crosswalks come and go,” he said. \n\n\n\nMiller has a long history in Cedar Springs; his parents, Gary Miller and Alan Pierce, are owners of the Round Up Saloon and are original members of the Dallas Pride Board of Directors.\n\n\n\n“If you know the history of the Round-Up, it’s not just a bar for them,” Miller explained; it was a place where people built community.\n\n\n\nAs the neighborhood changes, he said the work becomes about reaching the next generation to help continue the legacy of connection through community.\n\n\n\n“That’s where I learn, that’s where I grow, is walking around the strip and learning about the stories,” said Miller. “For me, that’s the ever-growing history.”\n\n\n\nCommunity events like the Cedar Springs Wine Walk continue to help fund many of the neighborhood’s public art projects.\nThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/after-rainbow-crosswalk-removal-cedar-springs-steps-symbolize-resilience/4043145/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Sara Sanchez","publishDate":"2026-06-30T15:01:18.000Z","category":"library","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Fcedar-springs-library.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D4000%2C3000","slug":"after-rainbow-crosswalk-removal-cedar-springs-steps-symbolize-resilience"},{"id":"u2i4et","title":"What we know about the World Cup Round of 16 qualified teams, schedule so far","excerpt":"As the World Cup Round of 32 continues, nations are starting to punch their tickets to the next round.\n\n\n\nCanada became the first team to qualify for the Round of 16 after scoring a second-half stoppage time goal to eliminate South Africa.\n\n\n\nThe thrilling finishes continued with Gabriel Martinel...","content":"As the World Cup Round of 32 continues, nations are starting to punch their tickets to the next round.\n\n\n\nCanada became the first team to qualify for the Round of 16 after scoring a second-half stoppage time goal to eliminate South Africa.\n\n\n\nThe thrilling finishes continued with Gabriel Martinelli sending Brazil through over Japan, Paraguay toppling Germany in penalties for the biggest upset yet and Morocco stunning the Netherlands in penalties between two top-10 teams.\n\n\n\nOn Tuesday, Norway beat Ivory Coast with a last minute goal, France overpowered Sweden 3-0 and Mexico advanced to the Round of 16 with a convincing 2-0 victory over Ecuador.\n\n\n\nHere’s everything to know for the Round of 16 as the games progress:\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tMORE WORLD CUP COVERAGE\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWorld Cup\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 29\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tParaguay eliminates Germany in penalties for first major World Cup knockout blow\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2026 World Cup\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 28\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAfrican soccer makes history with nine teams in the World Cup knockouts\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWorld Cup\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 27\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDaMarcus Beasley explains why the USMNT could win a World Cup in the future\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nWhen are the World Cup Round of 16 games?\n\n\n\nThe next round will run from Saturday, July 4 to Tuesday, July 7. No games will be held on Wednesday, July 8.\n\n\n\nWhich teams have qualified for the World Cup Round of 16?\n\n\n\nThese nations punched their tickets to the Round of 16 so far:\n\n\n\n\nCanada\n\n\n\nBrazil\n\n\n\nParaguay\n\n\n\nMorocco\n\n\n\nNorway\n\n\n\nFrance\n\n\n\nMexico\n\n\n\n\nThese games are still to play:\n\n\n\n\nEngland/DR Congo\n\n\n\nBelgium/Senegal\n\n\n\nUSMNT/Bosnia and Herzegovina\n\n\n\nSpain/Austria\n\n\n\nPortugal/Croatia\n\n\n\nSwitzerland/Algeria\n\n\n\nArgentina/Cape Verde\n\n\n\nColombia/Ghana\n\n\n\nAustralia/Egypt\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorld Cup Round of 16 schedule\n\n\n\nHere’s the schedule to note as teams qualify:\n\n\n\nSaturday, July 4\n\n\n\n1 p.m. ET — Canada vs. Morocco – Houston Stadium\n\n\n\n5 p.m. ET — Paraguay vs. France — Philadelphia Stadium\n\n\n\nSunday, July 5\n\n\n\n4 p.m. ET — Brazil vs. Norway – New York New Jersey Stadium\n\n\n\n8 p.m. ET — Mexico vs. England/DR Congo – Mexico City Stadium\n\n\n\nMonday, July 6\n\n\n\n3 p.m. ET — Spain/Austria vs. Portugal/Croatia – Dallas Stadium \n\n\n\n8 p.m. ET — USMNT/Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Belgium/Senegal – Seattle Stadium\n\n\n\nTuesday, July 7\n\n\n\n12 p.m. ET – Australia/Egypt vs. Argentina/Cape Verde – Atlanta Stadium \n\n\n\n4 p.m. ET – Switzerland/Algeria vs. Colombia/Ghana – BC Place Vancouver","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/world-cup/round-of-16-teams-schedule-bracket/4042788/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Sanjesh Singh","publishDate":"2026-06-30T14:16:52.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Fhakimi-vini-haaland-getty-63026.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D2250%2C1269","slug":"what-we-know-about-the-world-cup-round-of-16-qualified-teams-schedule-so-far"},{"id":"ruikqn","title":"Former Fairfield police officer charged, surrenders in case of K9 death","excerpt":"The Fairfield Police Department announced a K9 (canine) Officer died earlier this month; the Ennis Police Department is investigating the incident.\n\n\n\nA Fairfield police officer, Joseph Silas, was let go on June 18, six days after the German shepherd died, after Fairfield’s Internal Affairs divis...","content":"The Fairfield Police Department announced a K9 (canine) Officer died earlier this month; the Ennis Police Department is investigating the incident.\n\n\n\nA Fairfield police officer, Joseph Silas, was let go on June 18, six days after the German shepherd died, after Fairfield’s Internal Affairs division investigated. That officer is facing a “cruelty to non-livestock animals” charge in Ennis, which is a third-degree felony.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSilas surrendered to the Ennis Police Department after a warrant was issued. He secured a bond and has been released.\n\n\n\nSilas was a two-year member of the Fairfield police force. \n\n\n\nThe Fairfield department said the incident occurred at Silas’s “personal residence” and that any questions about the charges “can be answered by the Ennis Police Department.”\n\n\n\nIt’s unclear how the dog died.\n\n\n\nAnimal cruelty involves inflicting harm, injury, or killing an animal. If you are aware of any instances of animal cruelty, please contact 911.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/former-fairfield-police-officer-charged-turns-himself-in-case-of-k9-death/4043042/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Charles Nichelson","publishDate":"2026-06-30T11:58:19.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2F475806726_529731253456741_5067784784303415364_n.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1200%2C675","slug":"former-fairfield-police-officer-charged-surrenders-in-case-of-k9-death"},{"id":"7u1k81","title":"Budget airline Avelo to fly out of McKinney National this fall. Here's where they'll go","excerpt":"McKinney National Airport’s first commercial airline carrier has just unveiled its first nonstop domestic flights and its fall launch date.\n\n\n\nHouston-based Avelo Airlines announced Tuesday morning that it will provide five nonstop routes from McKinney National Airport (DTX) to Las Vegas, Nevada ...","content":"McKinney National Airport’s first commercial airline carrier has just unveiled its first nonstop domestic flights and its fall launch date.\n\n\n\nHouston-based Avelo Airlines announced Tuesday morning that it will provide five nonstop routes from McKinney National Airport (DTX) to Las Vegas, Nevada (LAS), and four Florida cities: Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Fort Myers (RSW), Orlando (MCO), and Tampa (TPA).\n\n\n\nFlights from McKinney will begin on Wednesday, Nov. 11, using Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft, according to a press release from the company.\n\n\n\nThe low-cost carrier is the anchor tenant for the newly expanded airport in McKinney. McKinney’s expansion into commercial air travel had been years in the making and moved forward despite a failed 2023 bond election.\n\n\n\nCity leaders said that outcome led them to pursue a smaller project with different funding sources, including local and state grants and sales-tax-backed debt.\n\n\n\nAirport Director Kenneth Carley said in February that the city reduced the scope to focus on what’s required to operate at the start, with plans to expand later. Carley said the goal was to build only what’s needed for day one and grow from there.\n\n\n\nAvelo’s Courtney Goff said the carrier is drawn to operating at a secondary airport in a large metro area and is excited to be the first airline to be anchored in McKinney.\n\n\n\nHandout photo\n\n\n\nAvelo is also announcing that it will offer introductory one-way fares starting at $99 for customers booking on its website in July.\n\n\n\nCustomers booking in July will also receive their first checked bag free of charge, according to the press release.\n\n\n\n“We are very excited to be the anchor tenant and launch airline at McKinney National Airport, introducing nonstop service to popular destinations including Las Vegas (LAS), Orlando (MCO), Tampa (TPA), Fort Myers (RSW) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL),” said Avelo Airlines Founder and CEO Andrew Levy in a statement. “We believe our everyday low fares, convenient and reliable service, combined with an easy-to-use, small airport, will resonate with North Texas travelers. We are also proud to base two aircraft at DTX, reflecting our long-term commitment to the region. This investment will drive meaningful job creation and economic development, bringing well over 100 new jobs to the area. As a proud Texas company, we are excited to grow our presence just a few hours north of our Houston home. McKinney is a community on the rise, and we’re proud to be its hometown airline.”\n\n\n\nDuring a tour of the airport’s new passenger terminal in February, McKinney Mayor Bill Cox said projections show a significant economic impact tied to the airport’s future, and that an expansion of $600 million to $700 million is expected in the couple of years after the airport begins operations.\n\n\n\n“With growth patterns and traffic and population increases in the Metroplex, really in the northern part of the Metroplex, it only made sense that McKinney National become a reliever airport for DFW and also Love Field,” Cox said in February. “This is bigger than McKinney, and we are as pleased as can be.”\n\n\n\nThe city also said it is on track to secure a second carrier.\n\n\n\nIt is important to note that there are two three-letter identifiers for the McKinney National Airport, which is run by the city of McKinney and overseen by the McKinney City Council. Commercial service operations at the airport can be found using the International Air Transport Association (IATA) code DTX. According to the airport’s website, the three-letter identifier is derived from (D) Dallas (T)e(X)as. When booking flights to and from McKinney National Airport, DTX will appear on airline websites and booking portals, on your boarding pass and checked-baggage tags, and in travel itinerary emails and receipts. Information about general aviation operations at the airport can still be found using the FAA code TKI, which derives from (T)exas Mc(KI)nney, according to the airport’s website.\n\n\n\nAvelo flights in/out of McKinney National (DTX)\n\n\n\n\nAvelo will fly between McKinney National and Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas four times per week on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays beginning Thursday, Nov. 12.\n\n\n\nAvelo will fly between McKinney National and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport five times per week on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays beginning Thursday, Nov. 19.\n\n\n\nAvelo will fly between McKinney National and Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers, Florida, twice per week on Wednesdays and Saturdays beginning Wednesday, Nov. 11.\n\n\n\nAvelo will fly between McKinney National and Orlando International Airport five times per week on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays beginning Thursday, Nov. 12.\n\n\n\nAvelo will fly between McKinney National and Tampa International Airport four times per week on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays beginning Thursday, Nov. 19.\n\n\n\n\nAvelo Airlines also flies to three other airports in Texas, including Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, Houston Hobby Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tMcKinney National Airport\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMcKinney\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFeb 26\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMcKinney mayor shows off new passenger terminal as first airline prepares to launch\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTrump administration\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 13, 2025\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAvelo Airlines begins deportation flights from Arizona for ICE","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/business/avelo-airlines-to-launch-flights-out-of-mckinney-national-this-fall/4043033/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Maria Guerrero","publishDate":"2026-06-30T11:43:15.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FAvelo-Boeing-NG-737-800-Exterior-2.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1920%2C1080","slug":"budget-airline-avelo-to-fly-out-of-mckinney-national-this-fall-heres-where-theyll-go"},{"id":"nih171","title":"Supreme Court agrees to hear challenge to assault weapon bans","excerpt":"A Supreme Court that has expanded gun rights will consider whether bans on semiautomatic rifles, often called assault weapons, violate the Second Amendment.\n\n\n\nThe justices said Tuesday they will hear appeals challenging bans on the AR-15 and similar semiautomatic firearms in Connecticut and the ...","content":"A Supreme Court that has expanded gun rights will consider whether bans on semiautomatic rifles, often called assault weapons, violate the Second Amendment.\n\n\n\nThe justices said Tuesday they will hear appeals challenging bans on the AR-15 and similar semiautomatic firearms in Connecticut and the Chicago area.\n\n\n\nSimilar laws are in place in about a dozen states, covering major cities like New York, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. Congress allowed a national assault weapons ban to expire in 2004, but Democrats have supported renewing it in response to a series of mass shootings. States have also continued to pass their own laws, including recent measures in Virginia and Rhode Island.\n\n\n\nIt is the latest high-profile dispute over guns to reach the court since its conservative majority handed down a landmark ruling in 2022 that expanded Second Amendment rights and spawned challenges to firearm laws around the country.\n\n\n\nArguments are expected to be heard in the fall.\n\n\n\nThe Connecticut law was passed after a mass shooter used an AR-15 to kill 20 children and six educators at Sandy Hook Elementary in 2012. The state says the guns are a preferred weapon of mass shooters, and they can be banned because they are similar to military-grade weapons.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRhode Island\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 21, 2025\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRhode Island lawmakers pass bill to ban sales of assault weapons​\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\n“These laws are critical public safety measures, and they are consistent with the Second Amendment,” said Janet Carter, managing director of Second Amendment litigation at the gun-control group Everytown Law.\n\n\n\nGun rights groups, on the other hand, argue it’s unconstitutional to ban semiautomatic rifles, which are legally owned by millions of Americans.\n\n\n\n“The Second Amendment protects arms in common use for lawful purposes, and it’s hard to argue that a type of rifle that potentially outnumbers Ford F-150 trucks in America doesn’t meet that standard,” said Adam Kraut, executive director of the Second Amendment Foundation.\n\n\n\nFour conservative justices on the nine-member court, enough to grant review of a case, had signaled that it was only a matter of time before the court took up the issue.\n\n\n\nThe ban in Cook County, Illinois, was first passed in 1993. Lower courts have upheld both laws.\n\n\n\n“If the Second Amendment does not protect the most popular rifles in the country, it is hard to see how it protects any firearms at all,” aside from handguns kept in the home, the challengers wrote.\n\n\n\nAttorneys for Cook County, on the other hand, say the measure does pass constitutional muster. “The trauma that assault weapon massacres have inflicted on the public at large has been staggering,” they wrote.\n\n\n\nThe Supreme Court backed Second Amendment rights in two cases this term, striking down gun carry restrictions in Hawaii and a broad federal ban on gun ownership by marijuana users. They’ve previously upheld some restrictions, though, including a law barring people under domestic-violence restraining orders from having guns.\n\n\n\nAlso Tuesday, the court rebuffed a series of cases over restrictions on guns for young adults under age 21, declining to hear an issue that’s sharply divided lower courts in recent years.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSupreme Court\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t21 hours ago\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSupreme Court strikes down Trump's bid to limit birthright citizenship\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSupreme Court\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t21 hours ago\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSupreme Court upholds state bans on transgender athletes in girls and women's sports","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/supreme-court-will-consider-striking-down-assault-weapons-bans-in-connecticut-and-the-chicago-area/4043142/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Lindsay Whitehurst | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-30T11:30:42.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2283292349_bd7abb.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5315%2C3421","slug":"supreme-court-agrees-to-hear-challenge-to-assault-weapon-bans"},{"id":"ehop3v","title":"LeBron James will play next season but plans to leave Lakers","excerpt":"LeBron James isn’t retiring — but he will be on a new team next season.\n\n\n\nThe NBA’s all-time leading scorer will leave the Los Angeles Lakers as a free agent, the team confirmed Tuesday after multiple reports.\n\n\n\n“LeBron James is one of the greatest athletes in history,” Lakers owner Jeanie Buss...","content":"LeBron James isn’t retiring — but he will be on a new team next season.\n\n\n\nThe NBA’s all-time leading scorer will leave the Los Angeles Lakers as a free agent, the team confirmed Tuesday after multiple reports.\n\n\n\n“LeBron James is one of the greatest athletes in history,” Lakers owner Jeanie Buss said in a statement. “We will always be thankful for his eight years with the Lakers – including the title he led us to in 2020 under the toughest imaginable circumstances and the countless records he broke in purple and gold. We wish him all the best in the future, both on the court and off. He will always be a cherished part of the Lakers family.”\n\n\n\nJames, 41, spent eight seasons with the Lakers after previous stints with the Cleveland Cavaliers (2003-10, 2014-18) and Miami Heat (2010-14). He led the Lakers to their 17th NBA championship in the 2019-20 season, which ended in the bubble in Orlando due to Covid.\n\n\n\nOver his Lakers tenure, James became the league’s top all-time scorer, made eight All-Star appearances and seven All-NBA teams. He averaged 25.9 points, 7.7 rebounds and 7.9 assists per game in the regular season with 63 postseason games played.\n\n\n\nJames also famously joined his son, Bronny James, on the floor for the last two seasons as the first father-son duo to play together. The Lakers fully guaranteed the younger James’ $2.3 million contract for next season on Monday.\n\n\n\nThings have changed in recent years for James, though, since the Lakers acquired Luka Doncic. The younger superstar became the face and future of the franchise, leaving James to play in a secondary role alongside Austin Reaves.\n\n\n\nLast season, the Lakers went 53-29 and lost in the second round to the Oklahoma City Thunder. James played just 60 games, causing him to miss out on All-NBA for the first time since his rookie year.\n\n\n\nNow a free agent for the fourth time in his career, James’ next move could be his last. He will enter his 24th NBA season as the league’s oldest player.\n\n\n\nJames’ next team has been speculated as the Golden State Warriors, who reportedly could look to pair in-house stars Steph Curry and Draymond Green with James and his former teammate Anthony Davis. Other teams pursuing James could include his former homes in Cleveland and Miami, though they’ll have less money to spend compared to Golden State.\n\n\n\nNBA free agency officially opens at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT on Tuesday, June 30.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/nba/lebron-james-will-play-next-season-leave-lakers-reports/4043013/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Logan Reardon","publishDate":"2026-06-30T11:25:06.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2F260630-lebron-getty.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D3000%2C1688","slug":"lebron-james-will-play-next-season-but-plans-to-leave-lakers"},{"id":"nthmc9","title":"Baby boom! Triplets are taking over and setting records at Pennsylvania hospital","excerpt":"When doctors told Mallory Quinn she was pregnant with triplets, she couldn’t believe it.\n\n\n\n“We were pretty shocked,” Quinn tells TODAY.com. “It didn’t process at first. It took a minute … actually it took a few days.”\n\n\n\nBut after Quinn delivered her triplets — Caden, Eliana and Rory — at Allegh...","content":"When doctors told Mallory Quinn she was pregnant with triplets, she couldn’t believe it.\n\n\n\n“We were pretty shocked,” Quinn tells TODAY.com. “It didn’t process at first. It took a minute … actually it took a few days.”\n\n\n\nBut after Quinn delivered her triplets — Caden, Eliana and Rory — at Allegheny Health Network’s West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on June 10, something even more surprising happened.\n\n\n\nAfter a five year fertility journey, Mallory and Corri Quinn welcomed spontaneous triplets — Caden, Eliana and Rory — on June 10. \n\n\n\nA second set of triplets was delivered at the same hospital on June 11: Matt and Monica Wilden introduced the arrival of Dean, Charlie and Griffin.\n\n\n\nMonica and Matt Wilden went to the same hospital to deliver their triplets — Dean, Charlie and Griffin — on June 11.\n\n\n\nAnd a third set arrived on June 12: Julia and Jeff DeFrancisis with their babies, Mila, Clara and Lena.\n\n\n\nThat means that the hospital welcomed three sets of triplets in three days … and all nine babies spent time together in the hospital’s Level 3 NICU.\n\n\n\nJeff and Julia DeFrancisis welcomed their babies — Mila, Clara and Lena — on June 12.\n\n\n\nTwo of the three sets of triplets were conceived spontaneously (without the use of fertility medication). The odds of having spontaneous triplets are roughly 1 in 9,000.\n\n\n\nHaving three sets of triplets born in three consecutive days is a record for the hospital … but those aren’t even the only triplets that the hospital has seen recently.\n\n\n\nWest Penn recently helped Sydney and Grant Barnes welcome their triplets, Junie, Frankie and Teddy into the world on April 2. There have also been whispers about a fifth set of triplets on the way!\n\n\n\n“Every time I went for an ultrasound, (hospital staff) would be like, ‘We have so many triplets right now,’ but I had no idea that they were going to be all delivered within the same week!” says Quinn.\n\n\n\nMallory and Corri Quinn’s journey to parenthood included five years of heartache, from miscarriages to IVF to a stillbirth. To now be the parents of spontaneous triplets without a family history of multiples, they say, is nothing short of “a miracle.” Despite the hour-long car rides to the hospital every evening, Mallory Quinn says the birth of their first babies has been “a blessing.”\n\n\n\nBorn at 31 weeks, the Quinn triplets have to “learn how to regulate their temperature, and they have to gain weight, and they have to learn how to eat from a bottle” before they’ll be able to go home,” says their mother.\n\n\n\nThe triplet moms have all chatted at the hospital.\n\n\n\n“It was really nice to talk to them, and it would be nice to be able to stay in touch with them down the road,” Quinn adds.\n\n\n\nThis story first appeared on TODAY.com. More from TODAY:\n\n\n\n\nWyoming Mom Welcomes Record-Breaking Twins: ‘I’ve Always Had Big Babies’\n\n\n\nBarack Obama Gets Emotional Seeing Video From 24-Year-Old Who First Wrote Him at Age 7\n\n\n\nThese Sisters Refused to Settle for Love. Then a Family Crisis Changed Everything","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/pennsylvania-hospital-record-breaking-three-sets-triplets/4042984/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Rosie Colosi | TODAY","publishDate":"2026-06-30T11:22:34.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Fquinn.png%3Ffit%3D498%2C501%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"baby-boom-triplets-are-taking-over-and-setting-records-at-pennsylvania-hospital"},{"id":"eqxura","title":"More than 100 Venezuelans deported from the U.S. hours before earthquakes are missing","excerpt":"More than 100 people just deported from the United States were being held in a hotel when earthquakes struck Venezuela, setting off a scramble to find survivors and bodies buried in the rubble, according to survivors.\n\n\n\nA deportation flight from Miami arrived in Venezuela hours before Wednesday’...","content":"More than 100 people just deported from the United States were being held in a hotel when earthquakes struck Venezuela, setting off a scramble to find survivors and bodies buried in the rubble, according to survivors.\n\n\n\nA deportation flight from Miami arrived in Venezuela hours before Wednesday’s earthquakes. On board were 146 Venezuelans, including 19 women and seven children, according to ICE Flight Monitor, an initiative of Human Rights First, which tracks deportation flights. They were transported to a hotel in La Guaira.\n\n\n\nLisbeth Portillo, 58, said she escaped the rubble from the hotel with about 20 other deportees who walked the streets looking for help. They saw people running, some naked and others barefoot as they emerged from the rubble of the building in La Guaira, one of the areas that was hardest hit in Wednesday’s 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes.\n\n\n\n“We walked about five kilometers, and I cried and cried … there was no communication,” Portillo said in a phone interview from her home in Maracaibo, Venezuela. \n\n\n\nThey reached a National Guard building, where they had a chance to call relatives.\n\n\n\n“I was born again; God gave me a second chance,” said Portillo. “I am traumatized,” she said after a pause, weeping.\n\n\n\nThe Venezuelan government says more than 1,700 people were killed.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tU.S. and World\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVenezuela\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 29\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVirginia team rescues survivors from quake rubble in Venezuela: ‘A very emotional experience'\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNatural Disasters\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 27\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat to know about ‘doublet' earthquakes like the destructive pair that hit Venezuela\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVenezuela\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 25\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow to help those impacted by earthquakes in Venezuela\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nThey survived the earthquake the same day that were deported from the U.S.\n\n\n\nPortillo was caught up in the Trump administration’s drive for mass deportations. In May, ICE Flight Monitor tracked 288 deportation flights to 38 countries, including Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, Chile and the Ivory Coast.\n\n\n\nThe U.S. ran 12 deportation flights to Venezuela in May, operating three days a week, according to ICE Flight Monitor. Deportation flights to Venezuela resumed in February 2025 after a 13-month pause. \n\n\n\nPortillo said the government took them to the Hotel Santuario La Llanada, where they underwent medical exams and got identification documents. They were told they would go home the next day. \n\n\n\nPortillo was staying in a second floor room with 16 other women. She stepped onto a balcony to look at the sea and saw that the sky was black; it was very hot. She returned to the room, laid on a bed, and began to feel herself being shaken.\n\n\n\n“I started hearing ‘papa, papa papapa,’, and I saw the women next to me start to fall,” she said, describing the sounds from the earthquake. “They were all screaming for help.”\n\n\n\nAnd almost immediately, the second earthquake.\n\n\n\n\n\n“I fall and end up buried and covered by a beam, but the shaking shifted everything where I was buried and I was able to get out,” said Portillo, who has bruises all over her body.\n\n\n\nU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement did not immediately respond to a request for information from the AP.\n\n\n\nA video from the Venezuelan government posted on social media showed images of the deportees being received by Venezuelan authorities upon their arrival at the Caracas airport on Wednesday.\n\n\n\nJenny Rodriguez, 24, told the Telemundo network that she was on the flight and taken to the hotel.\n\n\n\n“I was trapped under the rubble. A colleague who had been on the same flight came by; I managed to free my hand from the debris, grabbed him by the trousers, and begged for help”, she said. “Thanks to God — and to him — I was able to get out of there.”\n\n\n\nLiliana Rojas told Telemundo that she has been trying to locate her 33-year-old partner. The detention center where he was held in El Paso, Texas, says only told that he was deported. \n\n\n\n“No one is giving an answer about anything,” Rojas said. \n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tMore News\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVenezuela\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t22 hours ago\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWife and children of Argentine soccer player Lucas Trejo killed in Venezuela earthquakes\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVenezuela\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 27\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDesperation mounts as officials say death toll from Venezuela earthquake rises to 1,430\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNatural Disasters\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 29\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSoccer star's wife dies saving 1-year-old daughter during Venezuela earthquakes\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nWoman says she feels ‘born again’ after surviving \n\n\n\nPortillo, who crossed the U.S. border with Mexico in November 2021 and said had an pending asylum claim, couldn’t remember her children’s phone number. She called her husband in the United States.\n\n\n\n“I said to him, ‘Cesar, I’m alive. Help me.’ And my husband kept saying, ‘It can’t be,’” she said. “‘I’m alive, I made it out of the rubble, I’m alive,’ I told him.”\n\n\n\nHer husband called their children, who picked her up and were able to reunite with their mother the following night.\n\n\n\n“I was born that day; on the 24th, I was born again,” said Portillo, who lived in South Florida for more than four years. \n\n\n\n___\n\n\n\nThis version corrects the headline to say the hotel was in La Guaira.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/venezuelans-deported-from-us-before-earthquakes-missing-2/4042982/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Gisela Salomon | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-30T10:35:39.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FTOPSHOT-VENEZUELA-EARTHQUAKE-AFTERMATH-2283416788-Getty.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D4032%2C2268","slug":"more-than-100-venezuelans-deported-from-the-us-hours-before-earthquakes-are-missing"},{"id":"uaibj4","title":"Surprising ticket prices for the Côte d'Ivoire-Norway match at Dallas Stadium","excerpt":"As Dallas-Fort Worth prepares to host its first knockout-round match of this World Cup, last-minute asking prices for tickets on the secondary market have dropped significantly compared with prices for earlier matches at Dallas Stadium.\n\n\n\nPaying a little more than $700 for Tuesday’s Ivory Coast-...","content":"As Dallas-Fort Worth prepares to host its first knockout-round match of this World Cup, last-minute asking prices for tickets on the secondary market have dropped significantly compared with prices for earlier matches at Dallas Stadium.\n\n\n\nPaying a little more than $700 for Tuesday’s Ivory Coast-Norway matchup on third-party ticketing platform StubHub can get you in the door for an upper-deck seat at Dallas Stadium.\n\n\n\n\n\nThat price stands in sharp contrast to last-minute prices for Saturday’s Argentina-Jordan match. Even with questions surrounding how much Lionel Messi would play, if at all, it cost more than $2,000 for the cheapest seat and a chance to see the global superstar, according to StubHub.\n\n\n\nThe upcoming Ivory Coast-Norway game won’t lack star power. It should feature Norwegian superstar striker Erling Haaland, one of the rising stars in this edition of the World Cup and a prolific scorer for Manchester City in England’s Premier League. \n\n\n\nRead more from our media partners, The Dallas Morning News.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/world-cup/surprising-ticket-prices-for-the-ivory-coast-norway-knockout-round-match-at-dallas-stadium/4042970/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Eric Prisbell, Michael Hogue, Staff Writers | The Dallas Morning News","publishDate":"2026-06-30T09:55:37.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FDallas-Stadium-rules.png%3Ffit%3D862%2C485%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"surprising-ticket-prices-for-the-cte-divoire-norway-match-at-dallas-stadium"},{"id":"tcn70c","title":"Supreme Court strikes down limits on party spending in federal elections","excerpt":"The Supreme Court on Tuesday erased limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates for Congress and president, striking down a federal election law that is more than 50 years old.\n\n\n\nProdded by a Republican-led lawsuit that includes Vice President JD Vance, the cou...","content":"The Supreme Court on Tuesday erased limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates for Congress and president, striking down a federal election law that is more than 50 years old.\n\n\n\nProdded by a Republican-led lawsuit that includes Vice President JD Vance, the court’s conservative justices were again in the majority of the latest decision that upended congressionally enacted limits on raising and spending money to influence elections. The court’s 2010 Citizens United decision opened the door to unlimited independent spending in federal elections.\n\n\n\nThe limits on party spending stem from a desire to prevent large donors from skirting caps on individual contributions to a candidate by directing unlimited sums to the party, with the understanding that the money will be spent on behalf of the candidate.\n\n\n\nThe Supreme Court had previously upheld the limits, in 2001.\n\n\n\nThe Republican committees for House and Senate candidates filed the lawsuit in Ohio in 2022, joined by Vance, then a senator from Ohio, and then-Rep. Steve Chabot.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tU.S. and World\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSupreme Court\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t21 hours ago\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSupreme Court strikes down Trump's bid to limit birthright citizenship\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSupreme Court\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t21 hours ago\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSupreme Court upholds state bans on transgender athletes in girls and women's sports\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nAfter President Donald Trump took office for his second term, the Federal Election Commission dropped its defense of the law and joined with Republicans in urging that it be overturned.\n\n\n\nDemocrats had called on the court to uphold the law, even though there is wide agreement that the spending limits have hurt political parties in an era of unlimited spending by other organizations.\n\n\n\nLast year, the coordinated party spending for Senate races ranged from $127,200 in several states with small populations to nearly $4 million in California, the most populous state. For House races, the limits were $127,200 in states with only one representative and $63,600 everywhere else.\n\n\n\nEntrenched divisions between liberal and conservative justices over campaign finance restrictions were on display when the court heard arguments in December.\n\n\n\n“Every time we interfere with the congressional design, we make matters worse,” said Justice Sonia Sotomayor, a dissenter in Citizens United and the court’s other campaign money cases.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBy contrast, Justice Samuel Alito, a member of the Citizens United majority, described the decision as “much maligned, I think unfairly maligned.” The effect of the decision was to ”level the playing field,” Alito said, by expanding the right to spend freely that had previously belonged only to media companies.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/party-spending-federal-elections-supreme-court/4042956/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Mark Sherman | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-30T09:55:14.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FSupreme-Court-Releases-Opinions-2283339986-Getty.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D4000%2C2666","slug":"supreme-court-strikes-down-limits-on-party-spending-in-federal-elections"},{"id":"ib6l6r","title":"Nursing gains ‘professional' label for student loans after ruling, theology dropped","excerpt":"Students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing, physical therapy and several other fields will be eligible to take out higher federal student loan amounts — at least for now — after a federal judge blocked part of a Trump administration rule that held them to lower limits.\n\n\n\nThe U.S. Education De...","content":"Students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing, physical therapy and several other fields will be eligible to take out higher federal student loan amounts — at least for now — after a federal judge blocked part of a Trump administration rule that held them to lower limits.\n\n\n\nThe U.S. Education Department issued a revised rule on Monday designed to follow the judge’s order from last week, officials told The Associated Press. Agency officials called it a temporary change while they fight in court to keep the original rule, which defined medicine, law and other fields as “professional programs” but excluded fields such as nursing.\n\n\n\nThe department disagrees with the judge’s order but will comply, even as officials plan to prevail in the case over which degrees are defined as “professional,” Undersecretary Nicholas Kent said in a statement. “We will continue to make the case that the definition is both lawful and appropriate,” he said.\n\n\n\nThe change represents a short-term win for groups that sued to stop the rule. Eight groups challenged the department’s definition in court, representing nurse practitioners, therapists, speech language pathologists and more.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tU.S. and World\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSupreme Court\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t21 hours ago\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSupreme Court upholds state bans on transgender athletes in girls and women's sports\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSupreme Court\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t23 hours ago\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSupreme Court set to rule on birthright citizenship. Here's a look at Trump's challenge\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nBut in strictly applying the judge’s order, the department is now striking some degrees from the list of professional programs, meaning those students will face lower loan limits. Theology studies programs are among the biggest to shift from professional to non-professional degrees in the shuffle, subjecting theology students to a lower student loan limit. The master of divinity degree — a common degree for pastors and ministers — remains on the professional list, with a more generous student loan limit.\n\n\n\nThe new rule, which takes effect Wednesday, comes from a student loan overhaul passed in President Donald Trump’s tax bill last year. Programs designated as professional degrees face federal loan caps of $200,000, while other graduate programs are capped at $100,000.\n\n\n\nPreviously, graduate students had been able to take out federal loans up to the full cost of their degree. Trump officials pushed for new loan caps to rein in student debt and lower tuition prices that they said had grown out of control.\n\n\n\nThe groups that brought the lawsuit said the rule would require students to forgo their studies or take out riskier private loans. Although many graduate nursing degrees fall within the lower loan limits, some can cost more than $100,000, including in high-demand fields like nurse anesthesia.\n\n\n\nIn a notification to universities on Monday, the Education Department said it’s confident the Trump administration’s initial rule will ultimately be upheld in court. The amended rule is expected to remain in effect during the judge’s preliminary stay, but the department warned that it “may change as litigation in the case proceeds.”\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tMore News\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEducation\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 26\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTexas board approves Bible stories as required reading in public schools\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUnited States\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 20\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPoll: Americans believe they aren't being taught enough about democracy\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nThe original rule included about a dozen programs that were deemed professional, which Trump officials had said was not a judgment on their importance but part of a technical definition dating to the 1960s. Along with law and medicine, that list also included theology, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, clinical psychology and more.\n\n\n\nThe temporary rule expands that list to 29 specific degree programs, including master of science in nursing, doctor of nursing practice, and doctor of nurse anesthesia practice. Others newly added to the professional list include degrees for physical therapy, athletic training, speech-language pathology, physician associates and anesthesiologist assistants.\n\n\n\nThe department’s communication listed about 25 programs that are now considered non-professional degrees. Along with theology, that list now includes applied psychology, pharmaceutical sciences and others. (The doctor of pharmacy degree remains professional.)\n\n\n\nLast week’s court ruling blocked parts of the Education Department’s definition that were added in a federal rulemaking process. U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell in Washington called it a “misguided” interpretation that strayed from a longstanding definition created by Congress.\n\n\n\nThe department’s definition laid out several criteria used to weigh if degrees count as professional programs. It said those degrees generally take six years to complete and require licenses to begin practicing, among other requirements.\n\n\n\nIt also said professional degrees cannot lead to employment that must be “be supervised by another professional” with “more education, training, and qualifications.”\n\n\n\nA separate lawsuit filed by a coalition of Democratic-led states challenging the loan caps is still pending.\n\n\n\n___\n\n\n\nAssociated Press Writer Heather Hollingsworth contributed to this report from Kansas City.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/nursing-gains-professional-label-for-student-loans-judge-rules/4042926/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Collin Binkley | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-30T09:46:53.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FUS-Department-of-of-Education-headquarters-2278290260-Getty.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D8358%2C5572","slug":"nursing-gains-professional-label-for-student-loans-after-ruling-theology-dropped"},{"id":"jeo8xx","title":"Supreme Court strikes down Trump's bid to limit birthright citizenship","excerpt":"The Supreme Court ruled President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting birthright citizenship is unconstitutional, striking down a key element of his immigration agenda.\n\n\n\nIn a 6-3 opinion, the high court held the order violates the 14th Amendment. Chief Justice John Roberts, writing for the ...","content":"The Supreme Court ruled President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting birthright citizenship is unconstitutional, striking down a key element of his immigration agenda.\n\n\n\nIn a 6-3 opinion, the high court held the order violates the 14th Amendment. Chief Justice John Roberts, writing for the majority, said that children born to parents who are in the United States unlawfully or temporarily are “born in the United States” and “subject to the jurisdiction thereof.” \n\n\n\n“Under the Constitution, they are citizens at birth,” Roberts wrote in his opinion, which was joined by Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, Ketanji Brown Jackson and Amy Coney Barrett. Justice Brett Kavanaugh joined the court’s majority to strike down the executive order but dissented in part, saying Trump violated federal law, not the Constitution. Kavanaugh’s opinion lays the groundwork for Congress to create birthright exceptions for the children of immigrants by changing the law.\n\n\n\n“Congress can and should address their situation,” he wrote. “The Fourteenth Amendment dictates who must be a citizen, but it does not address who may be a citizen by Act of Congress.”\n\n\n\nThree of the court’s conservative justices — Clarence Thomas, Neil Gorsuch and Samuel Alito — dissented.\n\n\n\n\n\nIn response to the ruling, Trump said the Supreme Court’s decision was “too bad for our Country,” but appeared to heed Kavanaugh’s suggestion that Congress take action through legislation. \n\n\n\n“No long and unwieldy Constitutional Amendment is necessary! Congress should start TODAY to work on ending expensive and unfair to our Country, Birthright Citizenship. They will have my Complete and Total Support! President DONALD J. TRUMP,” he wrote on Truth Social.\n\n\n\nThe case stems from an executive order Trump signed on his first day of his second term in January 2025 declaring that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens. The Constitution’s 14th Amendment, ratified in 1868, and federal law since 1940 confer citizenship on everyone born on American soil, with narrow exceptions for the children of foreign diplomats and those born to a foreign occupying force. \n\n\n\nThe 14th Amendment was intended to ensure that Black people, including former slaves, had citizenship, though the Citizenship Clause is written more broadly. “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside,” it reads.\n\n\n\nRoberts invoked the history of the 14th Amendment, and more recent federal laws, in ruling that anyone born in the country, with very limited exceptions, is a citizen.\n\n\n\n“Citizenship, then and now, was the right to have rights – to freely participate in our political community. The Framers of the Fourteenth Amendment extended that promise to ‘every free-born person in this land,'” Roberts writes. “We keep that promise today.”\n\n\n\nThe League of United Latin American Citizens, one of the plaintiffs in the case, hailed the court’s decision.\n\n\n\n“This decision confirms a truth that generations of Americans have lived by: a child born on this soil is a citizen of this nation,” Roman Palomares, president of LULAC said in a statement. “The Court has made clear that no president can override the Constitution by decree.” \n\n\n\n\n\nIn a 91-page dissent, more than three times as long as Roberts’ opinion, Justice Thomas argued the 14th Amendment “was designed and understood to secure equal rights for the freed blacks” whom he contends were entitled to citizenship because “they were Americans” with “no other homeland” or allegiance to another foreign power. It has “instead been repurposed for political projects that the Reconstruction Congress did not support,” he added.\n\n\n\nAlito argued in a separate dissent that Tuesday’s ruling “confers citizenship on virtually everyone who happens to be born in this country, including the children of ‘birth tourists,’ women who come here solely for the purpose of giving birth to a child and then promptly return home.”\n\n\n\n“Birthright citizenship for children of illegal aliens will continue to be a ballooning negative consequence of the failure to enforce our immigration laws,” said Dale Wilcox, executive director and general counsel of the Federation for American Immigration Reform, a group that support tough restrictions on immigration. “But that very fact makes it all the more urgent to step up enforcement to the maximum possible extent and end illegal immigration.”\n\n\n\nIn a series of decisions, lower courts have struck down the executive order as illegal, or likely so, under the Constitution and federal law. The decisions have invoked the high court’s 1898 ruling in Wong Kim Ark, which held that the U.S.-born child of Chinese nationals was a citizen.\n\n\n\nThe Trump administration argues that the common view of citizenship is wrong, asserting that children of noncitizens are not “subject to the jurisdiction” of the United States and therefore are not entitled to citizenship.\n\n\n\nDuring oral arguments in March, Solicitor General D. John Sauer sought to convince the justices that the 14th Amendment has been misinterpreted and past court rulings and laws passed by Congress mistakenly expanded the definition of birthright citizenship. The court should use the case to set straight “long-enduring misconceptions about the Constitution’s meaning,” Sauer said.\n\n\n\n\n\nBoth conservative and liberal justices were skeptical of the administrations arguments. Chief Justice Roberts suggested that Sauer was relying on quirky exceptions to citizenship to make a broad argument about people who are in the country illegally.\n\n\n\nMore than one-quarter of a million babies born in the U.S. each year would be affected by the executive order, according to research by the Migration Policy Institute and Pennsylvania State University’s Population Research Institute.\n\n\n\nWhile Trump has largely focused on illegal immigration in his rhetoric and actions, the birthright restrictions also would apply to people who are legally in the United States, including students and applicants for green cards, or permanent resident status.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/supreme-court-birthright-citizenship-trump-decision/4026931/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Danielle Abreu and The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-30T09:35:30.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2279653845.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5472%2C3648","slug":"supreme-court-strikes-down-trumps-bid-to-limit-birthright-citizenship"},{"id":"6w6cvc","title":"Plano firefighter helps battle brush fire while on vacation in Mexico","excerpt":"What started as a relaxing vacation in Cabo San Lucas turned into a familiar scene for a longtime Plano firefighter.\n\n\n\nPlano Fire Rescue Captain Chris Patterson was driving back to his condo while taking time off last week in Cabo when he noticed a man stomping around in a smoky field.\n\n\n\nRather...","content":"What started as a relaxing vacation in Cabo San Lucas turned into a familiar scene for a longtime Plano firefighter.\n\n\n\nPlano Fire Rescue Captain Chris Patterson was driving back to his condo while taking time off last week in Cabo when he noticed a man stomping around in a smoky field.\n\n\n\nRather than continue on his way, Patterson jumped in to help fight the brush fire.\n\n\n\n“We found two old buckets and started grabbing sand from the arroyo to start putting out the fire along the edge until the fire department arrived,” Patterson said.\n\n\n\nTwo other people also stopped to assist. After the flames were brought under control, Patterson struck up a conversation with the man he helped and soon learned the man was a retired firefighter from Mexico.\n\n\n\nPatterson told him that he was a firefighter from Texas, and when local crews arrived, the retired firefighter introduced him to the officer in charge. The firefighters exchanged stories and took a photo together, with Patterson even touring the fire station in downtown Cabo before he left.\n\n\n\nPatterson has been with Plano Fire-Rescue for more than 28 years and serves as a captain at Station 13, the department’s wildland station on the west side of the city. That means his expertise happens to be brushfires, which put him at the right place at the right time in Mexico. \n\n\n\nFirefighters at Station 13 operate specialized brush trucks that are deployed to wildfires and brush fires across North Texas and the state. Over the course of his career, Patterson has been deployed numerous times to major wildfires throughout Texas and beyond.\n\n\n\nAs for his time off work, Patterson said he enjoyed his trip.\n\n\n\n“Yes, we had an awesome vacation,” he told NBC 5. “It was great to get away for a while. And no, neither one of us is currently seeking employment with the fire department in Cabo.”","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/something-good/plano-firefighter-helps-battle-brush-fire-while-on-vacation-in-mexico/4042931/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Alanna Quillen","publishDate":"2026-06-30T09:14:21.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Fposter-frame-6.png%3Ffit%3D1920%2C1080%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"plano-firefighter-helps-battle-brush-fire-while-on-vacation-in-mexico"},{"id":"oli34p","title":"Supreme Court upholds state bans on transgender athletes in girls and women's sports","excerpt":"The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams. The ruling on a pair of separate cases from Idaho and West Virginia could carry far-reaching implications for transgender rights.\n\n\n\nThe court’s conservative majority ruled 6-...","content":"The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams. The ruling on a pair of separate cases from Idaho and West Virginia could carry far-reaching implications for transgender rights.\n\n\n\nThe court’s conservative majority ruled 6-3 that the laws did not violate the Constitution, while the justices agreed unanimously that barring transgender girls and women did not run afoul of the landmark Title IX law. It prohibits discrimination in education and has produced dramatic growth in girls and women’s sports.\n\n\n\nPresident Donald Trump, who made his opposition to transgender athletes a key feature of his speeches, embraced the Supreme Court decision.\n\n\n\n“BIG WIN,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “Wow! That takes that ridiculous situation off the table!!!”\n\n\n\nIn the first case, Lindsay Hecox, 25, sued over Idaho’s first-in-the-nation ban for the chance to try out for the women’s track and cross-country teams at Boise State University in Idaho. She didn’t make either squad because “she was too slow,” her lawyer, Kathleen Hartnett, told the court during oral arguments, but she competed in club-level soccer and running.\n\n\n\nThe second case centers around a 2021 West Virginia law that also bans trans athletes from participating on women’s and girls’ sports teams. Becky Pepper-Jackson, now a 15-year-old high school sophomore, wanted to join her middle school girls’ cross country team in 2021 and sued her state over the law. An appeals court granted a preliminary injunction barring the state from enforcing the ban that allowed her to try out for middle school sports. Pepper-Jackson has progressed from a back-of-the-pack cross-country runner in middle school to a statewide third-place finish in the discus in just her first year of high school.\n\n\n\nPepper-Jackson transitioned in third grade, publicly identified as a girl since age 8, and began taking puberty-blocking medication at the onset of her puberty. She’s also been issued a West Virginia birth certificate recognizing her as female. Pepper-Jackson is the only transgender person who has sought to compete in girls sports in West Virginia.\n\n\n\nJustice Brett Kavanbaugh wrote for the court that, “states may maintain women’s and girls’ sports for biological females.”\n\n\n\nWest Virginia and Idaho’s female sports teams did not violate the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment, his opinion says.\n\n\n\n“The States argue — and the Court agrees — that the interests of safety and competitive fairness are important interests for purposes of equal protection analysis,” he wrote.\n\n\n\nWest Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey, a Republican, applauded the Supreme Court’s decision, calling it “one of the most important victories for women’s athletics since the enactment of Title IX itself.” He added, “Future generations of female athletes will benefit from the certainty, fairness and opportunity this decision protects.”\n\n\n\nJustice Sonia Sotomayor, writing for the three liberal justices, argued that Pepper-Jackson should have been permitted a constitutional challenge to the ban.\n\n\n\n“To be clear, B.P.J. ultimately may not be able to show that the science is sufficiently on her side; this dissent takes no position one way or another on B.P.J.’s odds of success,” she wrote, using Pepper-Jackson’s initials. “In other words, West Virginia might be right that transgender girls retain some inherent athletic advantage over cisgender girls due to their sex identified at birth even after receiving the hormonal therapy B.P.J. identifies.”\n\n\n\n\n\nBut the courts had not made “the necessary factual findings about the state of the scientific debate,” she wrote. \n\n\n\nAdvocates for LGBTQ+ youth condemn the ruling, while the American Civil Liberties Union senior lawyer Joshua Block called it “heartbreaking.”\n\n\n\n “The reality is that the equality of transgender women and girls takes nothing away from, and in fact promotes, the equality of all women and girls,” Block said in a statement. “We will continue to advance the fundamental principle that all young people deserve equal opportunity to thrive and succeed.”\n\n\n\nDespite the small numbers of transgender athletes, the issue has taken on outsize importance. The NCAA and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committees banned transgender women from women’s sports after President Donald Trump, a Republican, signed an executive order aimed at barring their participation.\n\n\n\nAbout 2.1 million adults, or 0.8%, and 724,000 people age 13 to 17, or 3.3%, identify as transgender in the U.S., according to the Williams Institute at the UCLA School of Law.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/upreme-court-state-bans-transgender-athletes-girls-womens-sports/4042892/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"The Associated Press, Danielle Abreu and Noreen O'Donnell","publishDate":"2026-06-30T09:04:08.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2256086446.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D3823%2C2548","slug":"supreme-court-upholds-state-bans-on-transgender-athletes-in-girls-and-womens-sports"},{"id":"6gb9oz","title":"How one restaurant is creating jobs for adults with learning differences","excerpt":"A Fort Worth business and a non-profit partnered to help workers who are sometimes overlooked for opportunities.\n\n\n\nFred’s Texas Cafe has a workday program through a partnership with Stone’s Throw Farm. The nonprofit was started by Jackson Stone’s family to create work opportunities for young adu...","content":"A Fort Worth business and a non-profit partnered to help workers who are sometimes overlooked for opportunities.\n\n\n\nFred’s Texas Cafe has a workday program through a partnership with Stone’s Throw Farm. The nonprofit was started by Jackson Stone’s family to create work opportunities for young adults with learning differences.\n\n\n\n“That’s why we do what we do, is for so many folks like our son, Jackson, when they age out of school, there’s, for most, there’s not a lot waiting, and not a lotta ways to contribute to the world around them,” Jack Stone said. “He’s just a pure soul, and even though he might do things a little differently or a little slower or in kind of a quirky way, he needs to show that soul to the world.\n\n\n\nThe work experience is worth more than a paycheck for Jackson.\n\n\n\n“We see what they can do. And it’s an opportunity for everybody to see what’s. They can do,” Cliff Whaley, Fred’s Director of Operations, said. “I don’t know, just so proud to be able to work someplace that could do that for us.”","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/how-one-restaurant-is-creating-jobs-for-adults-with-learning-differences/4042904/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Noelle Walker and Charles Nichelson","publishDate":"2026-06-30T08:09:01.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Fposter-frame-1782825170710.png%3Ffit%3D1920%2C1080%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"how-one-restaurant-is-creating-jobs-for-adults-with-learning-differences"},{"id":"mtodr1","title":"Japan's World Cup run ends short of previous years, but with plenty of memories","excerpt":"Japan was eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup by five-time champions Brazil Monday afternoon at Houston Stadium. Japan scored first, but Brazil was able to level it in the second half and got the winner in the fifth minute of six added stoppage-time minutes.\n\n\n\nA disappointing end to the tour...","content":"Japan was eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup by five-time champions Brazil Monday afternoon at Houston Stadium. Japan scored first, but Brazil was able to level it in the second half and got the winner in the fifth minute of six added stoppage-time minutes.\n\n\n\nA disappointing end to the tournament that saw Japan fans turn downtown Dallas into a sea of blue, and similar scenes in Arlington and Plano.\n\n\n\n\n\nThose supporters cheered Japan to a 1-1 draw against Sweden, Japan’s second draw against a European side at Dallas Stadium in June.\n\n\n\nThe highlight of their tournament was the 4-nil win over Tunisia, but it will be hard to forget a fan biking to Dallas from Pennsylvania and then attending all three group stage games.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Samurai Blues have never won a knockout stage game, despite advancing out of their group in five of the last seven tournaments.\n\n\n\nBrazil will take on the winner of Côte d’Ivoire and Norway, which are playing at Dallas Stadium Tuesday at noon. That game is July 5 at New York/New Jersey Stadium – not everyone’s favorite stadium.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/world-cup/japan-ends-2026-world-cup-run-short-of-previous-years-but-with-plenty-of-memories/4042902/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Charles Nichelson","publishDate":"2026-06-30T07:59:45.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FUSATSI_29294123.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5448%2C3751","slug":"japans-world-cup-run-ends-short-of-previous-years-but-with-plenty-of-memories"},{"id":"1a1d2f","title":"Wife and children of Argentine soccer player Lucas Trejo killed in Venezuela earthquakes","excerpt":"An Argentine soccer player for a Venezuelan team lost his wife and two young children in the powerful twin earthquakes that struck the country last week.\n\n\n\nBefore their deaths were confirmed, Lucas Trejo described to Noticias Telemundo how he was “going through the rubble with my hands” searchin...","content":"An Argentine soccer player for a Venezuelan team lost his wife and two young children in the powerful twin earthquakes that struck the country last week.\n\n\n\nBefore their deaths were confirmed, Lucas Trejo described to Noticias Telemundo how he was “going through the rubble with my hands” searching for his wife, Yanina, and their young son and daughter.\n\n\n\nNoticias Telemundo confirmed the deaths with Trejo’s soccer club, Club Sport Marítimo de La Guaira, which mourned the tragic loss of their player’s family.\n\n\n\n“For the eternal rest of Yanina de Trejo (wife), Aarón Trejo (son) and Ainhoa Trejo (daughter) of our player Lucas Trejo. The great family of Club Sport Marítimo de La Guaira offers their words of condolence for the death of his family members,” the team wrote on Instagram.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrejo had been searching for his family since Wednesday, when a 7.2 earthquake struck near the town of San Felipe shortly after 6 p.m., followed by a more powerful 7.5 quake 39 seconds later near Yumare.\n\n\n\nMore than 1,400 people were killed, and some 3,150 were injured in the earthquakes.\n\n\n\nTrejo told Noticias Telemundo “Ahora” that the family’s home in La Guaira, the hardest hit area, collapsed in the quake. \n\n\n\n“I was playing at a game far from my home, I ran back to see if my family was good,” he said, getting emotional. “The building was destroyed.” \n\n\n\nHe told Noticias Telemundo that he was digging with his hands through the rubble because there was no digging equipment, and, even after one machine arrived, it was too small to lift the big pieces of debris. \n\n\n\nTrejo also described his desperate attempts to find his young son, Aaron, in hospitals after rumors circulated that a young child had come out alive from the building. “I don’t know where my family is, I’m looking for them but I don’t know,” he said, breaking up. \n\n\n\nAnother soccer player from the same team, Héctor Bello, lost his wife Andrea Bello after she died protecting their baby girl, family member David Barreto told Noticias Telemundo. \n\n\n\n“When everything crumbled all she did was get on top of the baby,” he said, adding it was her sense of protecting her child. \n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNatural Disasters\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 29\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSoccer star's wife dies saving 1-year-old daughter during Venezuela earthquakes\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVenezuela\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 29\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVirginia team rescues survivors from quake rubble in Venezuela: ‘A very emotional experience'\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nBello posted a tribute to his wife, writing on Instagram to his daughter about his wife: “But amidst all this pain, I know that if she had just a minute to say something to me, she’d tell me to protect you with my life—just as she did—and never to forget to buy you those bananas you love so much.” \n\n\n\nTens of thousands of people remain unaccounted for amid a desperate search for survivors. \n\n\n\nVenezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez said on Sunday that time was running out to rescue people still trapped under debris. \n\n\n\nInterim President Delcy Rodríguez said in a televised address on Sunday that search and rescue operations would continue after 33 people were found over the weekend.\n\n\n\n“We recovered people alive today,” she said. “Therefore, the rescue operations will not be suspended.”\n\n\n\nColin Sheeley contributed.\nThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/lucas-trejo-wife-children-killed-venezuela-earthquake/4042750/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Minyvonne Burke | NBC News","publishDate":"2026-06-30T07:57:55.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2F260630-lucas-trejo-getty.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D3345%2C1882","slug":"wife-and-children-of-argentine-soccer-player-lucas-trejo-killed-in-venezuela-earthquakes"},{"id":"sm2iwh","title":"Supreme Court set to rule on birthright citizenship. Here's a look at Trump's challenge","excerpt":"When it comes to birthright citizenship, the Trump administration hasn’t been subtle about its views.\n\n\n\nThe practice, which grants automatic citizenship to nearly everyone born on U.S. soil and which is soon to face Supreme Court judgment, is “a disgrace,” according to President Donald Trump. \n\n...","content":"When it comes to birthright citizenship, the Trump administration hasn’t been subtle about its views.\n\n\n\nThe practice, which grants automatic citizenship to nearly everyone born on U.S. soil and which is soon to face Supreme Court judgment, is “a disgrace,” according to President Donald Trump. \n\n\n\n“The gravest and most preposterous of all constitutional abominations,” top White House adviser Stephen Miller wrote on X. \n\n\n\n“The dumbest immigration policy in the world,” Vice President JD Vance said in 2025. \n\n\n\n“You know, we’re the only country that has it,” Trump said in one interview, a claim he has made repeatedly. And falsely.\n\n\n\nThe Supreme Court is expected to address the issue on Tuesday, ruling on a Trump executive order that would upend more than a century of constitutional and legal history.\n\n\n\n“It’s all up to a couple of people,” he told reporters recently. “I hope they do what’s right.”\n\n\n\nHere’s a closer look at the facts.\n\n\n\nBirthright citizenship became law in 1868\n\n\n\nBirthright citizenship became law in 1868 when the 14th Amendment was ratified in the aftermath of the Civil War, in part to ensure that former slaves would be citizens.\n\n\n\nIn the late 1800s, in the case of Wong Kim Ark, a man born in the U.S. to Chinese parents, it was expanded to include children of immigrants. In later cases, the Supreme Court ruled that anyone born in the U.S. is a citizen, including if their parents are in the U.S. illegally or temporarily.\n\n\n\nThere are a tiny number of exceptions, mostly for children born in the U.S. to foreign diplomats.\n\n\n\nIt became an accepted part of U.S. jurisprudence and, until Trump, few saw it as controversial. \n\n\n\nThat’s not surprising, since until fairly recently even many Republicans spoke warmly about immigration. \n\n\n\nRecent immigrants “have crawled over walls and under barbed wire and through mine fields” to reach the U.S., President Ronald Reagan said at a 1984 naturalization ceremony in Detroit for new citizens.\n\n\n\n“And all of them have added to the sum total of what your new country is.”\n\n\n\nTrump casts birthright citizenship as a ‘magnet for illegal immigration’\n\n\n\nOpposition to immigration has long been central to Trump’s campaigns, and he has tapped into public frustration with issues like soaring illegal border crossings during the Biden administration, when border arrests from Mexico reached a record-high of 250,000 in just one month.\n\n\n\nTo Trump, birthright citizenship is a “magnet for illegal immigration,” with administration officials often pointing to illegal “birth tourism” networks that arrange for non-U.S. citizens to come to the country solely to give birth. \n\n\n\nIn legal arguments against the practice, government lawyers often focus on one phrase in the amendment: “subject to the jurisdiction thereof.” Breaking with most legal scholars, they insist that means the U.S. can deny citizenship to babies born to women who are in the country illegally.\n\n\n\nBut during April’s oral arguments on the case, even some conservative Supreme Court justices questioned that approach.\n\n\n\nTrump says only the U.S. has birthright citizenship. Is that true?\n\n\n\nNo.\n\n\n\nIt’s true that the practice isn’t the norm around the world. In most countries, a child’s citizenship follows that of its parents, no matter where the birth takes place.\n\n\n\nYet dozens of countries other than the United States have unrestricted birthright citizenship. Most are in the Americas, including Canada, Mexico and many nations in Central and South America. \n\n\n\nDozens of other countries, from Germany to Australia, have a mixed approach, using a variety of principles, including parenthood, place of birth, residency and ethnicity, to decide a child’s citizenship.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/supreme-court-set-to-rule-on-birthright-citizenship-trump-challenge/4042895/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Tim Sullivan | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-30T07:50:14.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F04%2FGettyImages-2269379536.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D2674%2C1783","slug":"supreme-court-set-to-rule-on-birthright-citizenship-heres-a-look-at-trumps-challenge"},{"id":"zdsqe7","title":"NY/NJ Stadium criticised; fans wonder why Dallas not chosen for World Cup final","excerpt":"We tried to tell you.\n\n\n\nAs the World Cup moves into its knockout stages, fans from several countries have experienced matches in some of the United States’ top stadiums. Among those earning positive reviews throughout the tournament are Dallas Stadium in Arlington and Los Angeles Stadium in Ingl...","content":"We tried to tell you.\n\n\n\nAs the World Cup moves into its knockout stages, fans from several countries have experienced matches in some of the United States’ top stadiums. Among those earning positive reviews throughout the tournament are Dallas Stadium in Arlington and Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California. What about the venue for the World Cup final?\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter Saturday’s England-Panama match at New York New Jersey Stadium, a few English fans and journalists wondered why cities like Dallas and Los Angeles weren’t considered for the final. The biggest complaints from Saturday included the commute to the stadium in New Jersey, the stadium’s pitch and the venue’s general design.\n\n\n\nFIFA officially revealed New York/New Jersey Stadium (normally known as MetLife Stadium) as the venue for the World Cup final in February 2024. The area was picked over Dallas due to New York’s international reputation. More global fans are familiar with New York City than with Arlington.\n\n\n\nRead more from our media partners, The Dallas Morning News.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/world-cup/as-metlife-stadium-draws-criticism-fans-wonder-why-dallas-wasnt-chosen-for-world-cup-final/4042877/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"SportsDay Staff, Staff Writer | The Dallas Morning News","publishDate":"2026-06-30T07:13:17.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F05%2FGettyImages-2274072737.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1024%2C683","slug":"nynj-stadium-criticised-fans-wonder-why-dallas-not-chosen-for-world-cup-final"},{"id":"7hjwqq","title":"Côte d'Ivoire comes marching into Texas ahead of knockout game against Norway","excerpt":"Côte d’Ivoire, nicknamed the Elephants, has arrived in North Texas for their knockout game against Norway at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday at noon.\n\n\n\nThis is Dallas Stadium’s first knockout game.\n\n\n\nCôte d’Ivoire arrived to cheering fans in Downtown Dallas. Downtown Dallas resident Jennifer Wallace ...","content":"Côte d’Ivoire, nicknamed the Elephants, has arrived in North Texas for their knockout game against Norway at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday at noon.\n\n\n\nThis is Dallas Stadium’s first knockout game.\n\n\n\nCôte d’Ivoire arrived to cheering fans in Downtown Dallas. Downtown Dallas resident Jennifer Wallace captured the scenes from her apartment window of fans rushing to the players as they walked into the hotel.\n\n\n\nCôte d’Ivoire is led by teenager Yan Diomande, who played some high school soccer in Florida and plays professionally in Germany. The team has never won a knockout-stage game at the World Cup. This is their first knockout-round appearance.\n\n\n\nNorway fans are also rowing their way through North Texas, from the Fort Worth Stockyards to Downtown Dallas bars.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNorway’s star striker Erling Haaland is chasing Lionel Messi in the Golden Boot Race; he’s tied with Brazil’s Vinícius Júnior at 4 goals. Messi has 6. Haaland only played in 2 group stage games, however. \n\n\n\nHaaland was seen practicing at SMU’s Washburne Stadium ahead of the match.\n\n\n\nNow they’ve come to North Texas with a spot against Brazil on the table. That game is July 5 at New York/New Jersey Stadium – not everyone’s favorite stadium.\nThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/world-cup/cote-divoire-comes-marching-into-north-texas-ahead-of-knockout-game-against-norway/4042864/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Katy Blakey and Charles Nichelson","publishDate":"2026-06-30T06:57:45.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Fposter-frame-1782820723579.png%3Ffit%3D1920%2C1080%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"cte-divoire-comes-marching-into-texas-ahead-of-knockout-game-against-norway"},{"id":"h0lisk","title":"Norwegian fans row into North Texas, ready for game against Côte d'Ivoire","excerpt":"Norway fans took over Happiest Hour in Dallas Monday ahead of Tuesday’s game against Côte d’Ivoire at Dallas Stadium at noon.\n\n\n\nNBC 5 met the man behind the iconic celebration; his name is Ole Freystad. \n\n\n\n“Most people know me as Mr. Row Row,” Freystad said.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFreystad says he came up with...","content":"Norway fans took over Happiest Hour in Dallas Monday ahead of Tuesday’s game against Côte d’Ivoire at Dallas Stadium at noon.\n\n\n\nNBC 5 met the man behind the iconic celebration; his name is Ole Freystad. \n\n\n\n“Most people know me as Mr. Row Row,” Freystad said.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFreystad says he came up with the team’s unofficial chant a few weeks ago, and now it’s recognizable to a world of soccer fans.\n\n\n\n“I feel I’m like living in the dream,” Freystad said. \n\n\n\nNorway defeated Iraq and Senegal in the group stage before resting starters against France with their knockout round spot already secured.\n\n\n\nNow they’ve come to North Texas with a spot against Brazil on the table. That game is July 5 at New York/New Jersey Stadium – not everyone’s favorite stadium.\n\n\n\n“I just wanted to create a cool chant that could help our national team, and it seems like it’s right now creating unity between nations here in the World Cup and people having joy and fun together,” Freystad said.\n\n\n\nDallas residents were happily surprised to have their Monday happy hour interrupted by World Cup chants.\n\n\n\n“I just stopped by here to grab a beer, like I didn’t know that all this was going on,” Ashton Preston said. “And then next thing you know, I’m in the middle of the row, doing the row.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNBC 5 spoke to Norway fans who said they loved their time in Texas, including the Fort Worth Stockyards.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is Norway’s first World Cup since 1998.\n\n\n\nCôte d’Ivoire is led by teenager Yan Diomande, who played some high school soccer in Florida and plays professionally in Germany. The team has never won a knockout-stage game at the World Cup. This is their first knockout-round appearance. Fans greeted them as they arrived in Downtown Dallas.\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is Dallas Stadium’s first knockout game. The next is Friday afternoon with Australia and Egypt.\n\n\n\n\nThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/world-cup/norwegian-fans-row-into-north-texas-ready-for-game-against-cote-divoire/4042856/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Charles Nichelson and Jala Washington","publishDate":"2026-06-30T06:41:34.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Fposter-frame-1782819345732.png%3Ffit%3D1920%2C1080%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"norwegian-fans-row-into-north-texas-ready-for-game-against-cte-divoire"},{"id":"ck4pn8","title":"Heat dome threatens sweltering conditions for World Cup players, fans at East Coast venues","excerpt":"A summer World Cup in the United States was bound to be affected by heat, but temperatures for some of this week’s knockout round games could prove dangerous for players and fans.\n\n\n\nA threatening heat dome will engulf the central and eastern U.S. this week with heat index temperatures — which co...","content":"A summer World Cup in the United States was bound to be affected by heat, but temperatures for some of this week’s knockout round games could prove dangerous for players and fans.\n\n\n\nA threatening heat dome will engulf the central and eastern U.S. this week with heat index temperatures — which combine air temperature with humidity — soaring into the triple-digits in some areas. Conditions will bring above-average temperatures to World Cup host cities such as Boston, Philadelphia and Kansas City, Missouri, all of which have open-air stadiums.\n\n\n\n“This week is going to be very, very hot,” said Geoff Cornish, assistant chief video meteorologist for the weather forecasting company AccuWeather. “This is going be a significant heat wave, the likes of which we don’t see in every single year.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConcerns about extreme heat during the games taking place in the U.S., Canada and Mexico have been mounting for months. Worsening climate change, caused by burning oil, gas and coal, is fueling dangerous heat across the globe. In the U.S., heat kills more people every year than all other weather-related events, including hurricanes, flooding and tornadoes, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.\n\n\n\nHere’s a preview of how hot it will get, how cities, stadiums and FIFA prepared for this threat, and how to stay cool.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2026 World Cup\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 5\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMany soccer fans will be drinking alcohol and watching the World Cup. In heat, doing that is risky\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2026 World Cup\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApr 29\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHere's what's being done to prepare for extreme heat at 2026 FIFA World Cup games\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nHow hot will it get this week?\n\n\n\nThe National Weather Service issued an extreme heat watch for Philadelphia and surrounding regions starting Wednesday afternoon and into Saturday evening, with dangerously hot “feels-like” temperatures, another term for the heat index, up to 110 F during the daytime. As a result, FIFA’s Fan Festival in Philadelphia is shifting its hours this week, including Saturday’s watch party, which will end at the conclusion of the 1 p.m. game.\n\n\n\n“It’s going to be sweltering and dangerous for anybody who’s spending a long period of time outside unprepared for the heat,” said Cornish.\n\n\n\nAn extreme heat warning is also in effect for Kansas City and other portions of west central Missouri until Friday night, with heat index values as high as 105 F to 110 F expected.\n\n\n\nThe New York City area could see near-record high temperatures of up to 109 F with little respite overnight. An extreme heat watch will be in effect from Wednesday afternoon to Saturday evening.\n\n\n\n“This level of heat can be deadly for those without adequate cooling and hydration,” the National Weather Service said, adding that it could also impact transportation and electrical and water systems. \n\n\n\nThe heat index in Boston and much of southern New England could skyrocket to 111 F, with the weather warning starting Wednesday morning.\n\n\n\n\n\nHow could fans and players be impacted?\n\n\n\nPlayers have medical staff, three-minute cooling breaks midway through each half, regardless of temperatures, and other heat safeguards. But even the most highly trained, elite athletes are vulnerable to what’s called exertional heat illness. \n\n\n\nThis happens when your body’s temperature gets too hot and is accompanied by significant strain from intense exercise on a sizzling day. Symptoms include extreme fatigue, impaired performance, headache, irritability, nausea, dizziness, cramping and dehydration. Exertional heat stroke requires immediate medical attention and is the third leading cause of death in athletes.\n\n\n\nHeat also lowers game intensity. Players adapt, for example, by reducing how much they sprint, the amount of distance they cover or the risks they take. In a 2023 survey by World Athletics, a global sports federation, 75% of responding athletes said the impacts of climate change are negatively affecting their health and athletic performance. \n\n\n\nFor spectators, volunteers and workers, the greatest dangers could be outside the stadiums in fan zones, transportation routes, car parks and outdoor celebrations where they’re likelier to be exposed to heat for hours. Many soccer fans are also drinking alcohol and watching the World Cup. In heat, doing that is risky.\n\n\n\nSome cities and stadiums have increased access to shade, cooling areas and water for spectators and workers and have said they’ll issue heat notifications to the public. Medical personnel will also be stationed and available in FIFA Fan Festivals and around stadiums during matches to manage heat-related illnesses.\n\n\n\n\n\nTips for staying safe in the heat\n\n\n\nDrinking plenty of fluids, seeking shade or air-conditioning and staying out of the sun can help protect you from heat. If you have to be outside, wear light and loose-fitting clothing and limit strenuous activities during the hottest times of the day. Use cooling fans or towels and drink slushies or other icy beverages. \n\n\n\nLimit the amount of alcohol you drink and hydrate before it gets really hot, said Maggie Aldousany, associate clinical professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Sport Sciences at the University of Miami. \n\n\n\n“It’s really important to realize that it’s not enough to wait to get thirsty.” she said, adding, “Even if you’re going to go to one of the games in person or you’re going to go celebrate in your hometown or have a backyard barbecue, you make sure that you’re considering hydration even the couple days leading up to it and not just waiting until the morning of or until the event itself.”\n\n\n\nSpectators can check if they’re adequately hydrating by looking at the color of their urine — a light yellow is a good sign. \n\n\n\nPeople on certain medications, older people and those who aren’t heat-acclimated are among the most at risk. \n\n\n\n“If somebody realizes that they’re hot, but they’re not sweating, or if they begin to feel a little bit dizzy, those are some signs that they really need to take a break, get inside, find some cooling, and drink plenty of water,” said Cornish. “And if they really begin to experience significant symptoms, they need to seek medical attention right away.” \n\n\nThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/world-cup/heat-dome-engulf-world-cup-games-eastern-us/4042837/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Dorany Pineda | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-30T03:16:58.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26157656290542.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1798%2C1199","slug":"heat-dome-threatens-sweltering-conditions-for-world-cup-players-fans-at-east-coast-venues"},{"id":"st89l6","title":"Want to absorb more nutrients? Dietitians share top healthy food pairings","excerpt":"Eating a diet that’s full of a variety of nutritious foods is one of the most important ways to support your overall health.\n\n\n\nBut our bodies aren’t always great at actually absorbing and using all of the nutrients in our food, particularly when it comes to plant foods like fruits and veggies.\n\n...","content":"Eating a diet that’s full of a variety of nutritious foods is one of the most important ways to support your overall health.\n\n\n\nBut our bodies aren’t always great at actually absorbing and using all of the nutrients in our food, particularly when it comes to plant foods like fruits and veggies.\n\n\n\nWith some smart planning, you can pair foods together that actually help your body get more of those precious nutrients out of your meals, dietitians say.\n\n\n\nDietitian tip of the day: Pair your foods to get more nutrients\n\n\n\nThe degree to which we can absorb nutrients from food — called bioavailability — depends on factors like our gut health, age and our cooking methods, registered dietitian Kristin Kirkpatrick told TODAY.com previously.\n\n\n\nWhile we don’t always have control over bioavailability, we can increase the absorption of nutrients like vitamin D, iron and zinc by strategically pairing certain foods, she said.\n\n\n\nThat means that with a little extra planning, we can actually get even more of those important nutrients from the food we eat.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDiet & Exercise\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 8\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t5 foods to lower cholesterol that a cardiologist eats every day\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDiet & Exercise\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 17\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIs beef tallow healthy? What cardiologists want you to know\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nWhy it matters\n\n\n\nChoosing nutrient-dense foods is only one part of healthy eating because our bodies don’t always absorb all the vitamins and minerals in those foods.\n\n\n\nWhen it comes to vitamin D, for example, the fact that this is a fat-soluble vitamin is a major factor, registered dietitian Grace Derocha said previously. Pairing vitamin D foods or supplements alongside fatty foods essentially helps your gut absorb the vitamin more easily, she explained.\n\n\n\nWhat’s more, vitamin D and vitamin K2 also help your body absorb and use calcium effectively, Derocha said. Piggy-backing nutrient-dense foods in this way can increase the bioavailability of a wider variety of those nutrients.\n\n\n\nHow to get started\n\n\n\nThere are a few key ways to pair your foods in order to help your body squeeze out and actually use all those nutrients.\n\n\n\nSpecifically, the dietitians recommend:\n\n\n\n\nPair foods rich in vitamin C with iron-rich plant foods. Try adding strawberries to your spinach salad, Kirkpatrick suggested, or have a lentil salad with a lemon olive oil dressing.\n\n\n\nEat fatty foods with vitamins A, D, E and K. An easy way to do this is to drizzle olive oil on veggie-packed salads, or to top them with crunchy seeds or nuts. Almonds are an especially good choice, Derocha said, because they also contain magnesium to further support vitamin D absorption.\n\n\n\nUse spices like black pepper, garlic and ginger to increase the absorption of zinc, iron and the anti-inflammatory plant compound curcumin.\n\n\n\nPair vitamin D with calcium, Derocha said. Try some fatty salmon with a kale salad or bok choy on the side.\n\n\n\n\nNot only do these pairings boost the flavors of your meals, but they also help you get even more of the good stuff out of the healthy foods you’re already eating.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis story first appeared on TODAY.com. More from TODAY:\n\n\n\n\nEating eggs every day is healthy — if you keep these 3 things in mind, dietitians say\n\n\n\nWhat to eat in a day to avoid acid reflux, according to a dietitian\n\n\n\n9 fruits that act as natural prebiotics for better gut health","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/health/healthy-food-pairings-to-absorb-more-nutrients/4042831/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Sarah Jacoby | TODAY","publishDate":"2026-06-30T02:09:32.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-1134020377.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D2121%2C1414","slug":"want-to-absorb-more-nutrients-dietitians-share-top-healthy-food-pairings"},{"id":"f2sre5","title":"Four days to make victims fall in love: How global scammers use U.S. tech to swindle people","excerpt":"The instructions were clear: He had four days to make each victim fall in love. \n\n\n\nAnd there were a lot of victims. Online, Safeer Mohammed Koorimannil, who was trafficked to a scam center in Myanmar, impersonated a 28-year-old Singaporean woman named Ella. On a typical shift, he said, he chatte...","content":"The instructions were clear: He had four days to make each victim fall in love. \n\n\n\nAnd there were a lot of victims. Online, Safeer Mohammed Koorimannil, who was trafficked to a scam center in Myanmar, impersonated a 28-year-old Singaporean woman named Ella. On a typical shift, he said, he chatted with more than 100 people across dozens of profiles at the same time, as supervisors prowled among the desks with electric batons.\n\n\n\nIn just a month, Koorimannil targeted some 50,000 victims from at least 17 countries, according to records he smuggled out to The Associated Press. His “clients” included a widowed tailor in Kurdistan, a pastry chef in Turkey, a sheep farmer in Kyrgyzstan, soldiers in Iraq, an engineer in Russia, a building painter in Germany, a port officer in Argentina, a student in Indonesia, a security guard in Poland and a dairy farmer in the Republic of Georgia. And he did it using software built with artificial intelligence models from American tech companies that scammers are abusing to target victims at unprecedented speed and scale. “Everyone is a robot there,” he told AP from his home in southern India in his native Malayalam language.\n\n\n\nTechnology from American companies is being used to power a revolution in the scam industry, playing a key role in the industrialization and globalization of fraud in ways that have not been clear until now, an AP/”FRONTLINE” investigation has found. Watchdogs say these companies have the technical capacity to do more to protect against abuse but lack the legal, regulatory and business incentives to crack down on a crime the Federal Trade Commission estimates cost Americans nearly $200 billion in losses in 2024.\n\n\n\nWhile most public scrutiny of the technology that fuels scams has focused on the social media platforms victims see, the infrastructure exploited to commit fraud begins much farther upstream, the investigation showed. American technology is present all along the digital supply chains that connect scammers with the scammed, from AI models baked into powerful new tools to optimize workflow and create more perfect fakes, to satellite dishes that enable scammers to evade internet crackdowns, to internet service providers that carry traffic from the lawless borderlands of Myanmar to the phones and computers of millions of victims. \n\n\n\nThe AP found no evidence to suggest these companies were doing anything illegal themselves. However, the abuse of their tools and tech infrastructure at scam compounds in Myanmar, as documented by the AP and “FRONTLINE,” raises questions about how vigorously they are enforcing their own terms of service, which prohibit illegal activity and, in many cases, explicitly ban fraud. \n\n\n\n\n\nAmong the AP’s findings: \n\n\n\n\nAmerican-made AI models — chiefly ChatGPT and Gemini — have been used to build specialized software that allows scammers to seamlessly work across dozens of languages, surveil workers and target victims around the world, the investigation found with the help of C4ADS, a Washington-based nonprofit focused on global security. Scammers who purchased these tools took in tens of millions of dollars, according to blockchain analysis by TRM Labs at the request of AP/”FRONTLINE.”\n\n\n\n\n\nA sophisticated, global internet infrastructure supports Myanmar’s scam compound economy, which relies on services from Cogent Communications, AT&T, DigitalOcean and Oracle, among others. One in five signals from devices at four scam compounds linked to sanctioned entities in Myanmar was carried by a U.S.-registered company, according to an AP analysis of more than 200,000 device connections provided by International Justice Mission, an anti-trafficking nonprofit.\n\n\n\n\n\nElon Musk’ s satellite internet company, Starlink, is the number one internet service provider in Myanmar, including to scam centers, according to device data, public records and interviews — despite public pressure from Congress and a widely publicized crackdown last fall.\n\n\n\n\n\nAt least 25 new scam compounds have been built deep inside Myanmar since a high-profile crackdown along the Thai border last fall, new satellite imagery shows. Scammers from at least 13 of these outposts used Starlink IP addresses to get online between early March and the end of May, an AP analysis of device and satellite data from International Justice Mission shows.\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tScams\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 11\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFacebook allows repeat scam artists to send ads to seniors, researchers say\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tArtificial Intelligence\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMar 28\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSend this to your boomer parents: Avoid AI scams with 1 trick from a deepfake expert\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nThe AP/”FRONTLINE” investigation was based on tens of thousands of leaked scam center files, videos and photos; an analysis with C4ADS of misuse of AI at scam centers; an examination of more than 200,000 connections made by devices over a year at four scam compounds in Myanmar linked to entities sanctioned by the U.S. government; and interviews with 58 scam victims and three dozen current and former scammers from 19 countries.\n\n\n\nCybersecurity experts say internet service providers, AI companies and Starlink could do more to prevent the abuse by scammers — but lack the legal, regulatory and business incentives. \n\n\n\n“If there’s no disincentive to continuing this, if there’s no cost to actually facilitating scamming, then why would I spend a dollar to prevent scamming?” said Sascha Meinrath, the Palmer chair in telecommunications at Penn State University. “This is the problem. It’s identifiable, it’s addressable — at least somewhat — but it costs something. And right now the cost of facilitating scamming is zero.” \n\n\n\nOutside the United States, that cost is starting to rise. The United Kingdom, the European Union, Australia and Singapore have introduced new regulations that require companies to do more to prevent scams — or face financial penalties. \n\n\n\nMeanwhile, in Washington, lawmakers and government officials have been asking American tech companies to cooperate to cut scammers off from U.S. infrastructure, but on a voluntary basis.\n\n\n\nIn November, District of Columbia U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro created the Scam Center Strike Force to target scam compounds. In a four-day exercise in May, the Strike Force worked with Meta, SpaceX, Google and others to disrupt more than 1.4 million social media and email accounts, interrupt malicious IP address traffic, seize satellite internet terminals and decommission servers and hosting infrastructure linked to Southeast Asian scam networks. “We will not allow criminal organizations to weaponize our own infrastructure against us or devastate the life savings of hardworking families,” Pirro said in an email to AP. “Our message is clear: we will find you, we will stop you, and we will protect the American people.”\n\n\n\nOpenAI and Google both said they have robust programs in place to proactively disrupt scammers from abusing their tools. Starlink did not respond to detailed requests for comment.\n\n\n\nInternet service providers emphasized that they can’t see the content their networks carry or what end users are doing online — privacy by design that constrains their ability to monitor for abuse. All said they respond to valid abuse reports and cooperate with law enforcement. None would disclose specific customer information, citing privacy rules, but several said they had taken concrete action in response to AP’s reporting. \n\n\n\nOpenAI said that based on the information AP shared, it identified and banned three accounts that had been using its models to support online scams. Oracle said it was “diligently working with law enforcement” on the material shared by AP. UpCloud, a Finnish cloud services provider with servers in the U.S., said AP’s query had prompted an internal review and refinement of its risk assessment processes. \n\n\n\nOpenAI CEO Sam Altman has likened artificial intelligence to a utility, akin to electricity or water. But unlike water utilities, tech and telecom companies in the United States are generally not responsible for proactively ensuring the safety of the content they carry.\n\n\n\nSome people believe that should change. \n\n\n\n“This has to be like clean water,” said Matthew Moynahan, the CEO of GetReal Security, a cybersecurity firm. “Anything coming out of the tap for an end user, whether that tap is a PC, a browser somewhere, or your mobile phone, dirty water shouldn’t get to you. This is what this is.” \n\n\n\n\n\nAlmost Automated: American AI abused for industrial-scale scamming in SE Asia \n\n\n\nThe use of AI in scams is exploding so fast that many in the cybersecurity community fear fully-automated scams run by AI agents will soon become commonplace. \n\n\n\n“We’re moving towards a world where maybe you don’t need human scammers anymore,” said Ari Redbord, global head of policy at TRM Labs, a crypto analytics firm. “All you need is hundreds, thousands, millions of agentic agents who don’t need to sleep, don’t need to eat, who are 24/7 doing this.” \n\n\n\nAlready, the basic AI-powered tools Koorimannil used required scant human intervention. His job was to cut and paste responses from scripts his scam bosses generated. \n\n\n\nKoorimannil and his best friend had answered an ad online for jobs encouraging tourism to Thailand. From the airport in Bangkok, however, a waiting black car sped them to the border with Myanmar, he said, and the next morning armed men escorted them across the Moei River to Tai Chang, a scam compound the U.S. government sanctioned last year. \n\n\n\nKoorimannil managed to sneak out a screenshot from his computer that AP and security nonprofit C4ADS used to identify the key to his productivity — a software platform called Kongtian Intelligent Customer Acquisition, or KT for short. \n\n\n\nAP also identified a similar suite of software, called Global Social Traffic Navigation, or 007TG, described by a former scammer as a “one-stop shop” for running scams at industrial scale. \n\n\n\nKT and 007TG are part of a thriving gray market for tech that has both legitimate and illegitimate uses and is widely exploited by scammers, according to blockchain analysis, a review of Telegram channels frequented by scammers, and interviews with scammers from three countries. KT and 007TG were created by for-profit businesses using AI models from leading global companies and sold to scammers — who in turn generated tens of millions of dollars in illicit profits. \n\n\n\nOpenAI’s ChatGPT played the most prominent role, along with Google’s Gemini, though the software incorporated other AI models as well, including from Europe and China. Both KT and 007TG used ChatGPT and Gemini to generate automated replies, power a role-play chatbot, which scammers could use to develop convincing characters, and embed real-time translation in over 100 languages, C4ADS found. KT and 007TG software also tracked the performance of workers — to devastating effect, in Koorimannil’s case. \n\n\n\nHe was beaten for being bad at scamming people, leaving his body red and swollen with lashes, photographs show.\n\n\n\n“When they came near my computer, my hands would shake and sweat,” Koorimannil told AP. \n\n\n\nAt night, he said, he and his best friend curled in the same narrow bunk, too frightened to sleep alone. \n\n\n\nBlockchain analysis, done for AP/”FRONTLINE” by TRM Labs, shows how powerful these tools can be. Cryptocurrency transactions are recorded on an indelible public ledger, or blockchain, which can be analyzed to show the pattern and volume of cryptocurrency transactions. TRM Labs found that a single crypto wallet used by 007TG received $860,000 in payments between April 2024 and December 2025 — including transfers from at least four cryptocurrency wallets associated with known scam networks. Those scammers, in turn, raked in at least $75 million. \n\n\n\nStopping AI abuses at scale is challenging because scammers often use ChatGPT the same way hundreds of millions of other people do — to translate, help write messages, create content and do basic research, according to OpenAI. The intimacy, financial pressure and manipulative language in romance scams, for example, may be hard to distinguish from genuine users seeking help with a divorce. And tools like KT and 007TG can have legitimate uses, especially for Chinese businesses seeking to expand overseas. \n\n\n\nBut by tracking user behavior over time to surface patterns of deception and manipulation, OpenAI said it detects scams with 95% accuracy and takes down 100,000 scam accounts each month. The company said it has also independently disrupted service to scam networks operating from Cambodia, Myanmar and Nigeria. \n\n\n\nEven as fraud networks exploit their technology, a growing number of people are using the same tools to fight back. OpenAI said people use ChatGPT millions of times a month to identify and avoid scams — up to three times more often, the company estimates, than the model is abused by scammers. OpenAI also recently collaborated with the Global Anti-Scam Alliance to launch scam.org, which helps users assess the risk they are being targeted by scammers. \n\n\n\nGoogle did not respond to specific questions about AP’s findings, but said the company is “committed to developing AI responsibly” and engineers its models with safety guardrails to filter out content that promotes scams. 007TG went dark in December but has since claimed to be back up and running. Neither it nor KT responded to requests for comment. \n\n\n\nIn the end, through a connection in Bahrain, Koorimannil and his friend found a broker who oversaw ransom payments for 21 Indians from their compound, he said. \n\n\n\nThey each had to pay 500,000 Indian rupees ($5,300) for their freedom. \n\n\n\n\n\nMissed signals: U.S. internet service providers play outsized role in carrying scam center traffic \n\n\n\nIt took a long time for Chris Colocousis to understand the extent to which scammers around the world use American technology to prey on people like him. At first, all he saw was that the woman who reached out to him on Facebook had a New York phone number — not too far away from his home in Massachusetts — and said she worked at a well-known financial firm in Atlanta. \n\n\n\n“Eliza” suggested a video call. And there she was — the same blond beauty as in her Facebook photos. She even had little bags under her eyes. She was too real not to be real. \n\n\n\nNow Colocousis, a divorced man in his 60s, has no idea where “Eliza” really is, whether he was talking with her or with ChatGPT — and even if she’s a she. He does know that the $400,000 he says he “invested” under Eliza’s guidance is now gone, robbing him of the secure retirement he’d spent years working for. \n\n\n\n“You just feel like your whole world fell apart,” he said. “I’m thinking about all this time that I invested into reaching a point where I could retire at a certain age — and it’s just gone.”\n\n\n\nEach step of a fraud is a digital signal, said John Breyault, vice president of public policy, telecommunications and fraud at the nonprofit National Consumers League. And internet service providers are the network on which many of these services ride. \n\n\n\n“The ISPs are in a particularly critical place in this chain,” he said. \n\n\n\nNew data shows that U.S. internet service providers play an outsized role in scams run out of Myanmar. The AP analyzed a sample of 202,013 connections made by devices at four scam compounds in Myanmar — KK Park, Tai Chang, Deko Park and a newer site near Hpakalu. One in five was routed through U.S. internet service providers. No other nonregional country came close. \n\n\n\nAmong them were Cogent Communications, Oracle, AT&T and DigitalOcean. Companies outside the United States — including UpCloud, the Finnish cloud provider, and GlobalTeleHost, a Canadian hosting and internet infrastructure company — also used servers in the U.S. to host high-risk traffic from scam centers, the data shows. \n\n\n\n“They are getting paid a lot of money to route these IP addresses,” said Riley Kilmer, co-founder of Spur Intelligence Corporation, a cybersecurity company. “Right now the revenue outweighs the risk. And if you could shift that balance, the ISPs would have to act.” \n\n\n\nInternet service providers have access to a trove of data that could be used to minimize illicit activity, but doing so requires significant investment, cybersecurity analysts say. \n\n\n\n“The policy in much of the hosting world tends to be, we will take action after the fact,” said Dan Winchester, co-founder of Scamalytics, a fraud prevention company. “That’s not really very effective. What you need to be doing is proactively stopping fraud on your servers.” \n\n\n\nThe ad tech data was compiled by International Justice Mission between February 2025 and January 2026. This data captures a slice of activity from apps that share information with data brokers, which can reveal the location and IP address a given device is using when it goes online. AP then identified the companies those IP addresses had been allocated to using a database maintained by Scamalytics, which also rates IP addresses for potential fraud risk.\n\n\n\nThese companies were among the most significant players in the dataset:\n\n\n\nORACLE \n\n\n\nMore than 100 U.S.-geolocated IP addresses allocated to Oracle were used at the KK Park scam compound between February and April 2025. AP shared the detailed connection data with Oracle. “We are diligently working with law enforcement on this matter,” an Oracle spokesperson told AP. \n\n\n\nCOGENT COMMUNICATIONS\n\n\n\nCogent Communications was among the biggest players, with connections from KK Park and Tai Chang scam compounds. Nearly 40% of the IP addresses allocated to Cogent appeared on publicly available blacklists of potential abuse, according to Scamalytics data. Scamalytics rated 99.6% of them as potentially risky. Cogent says it relies on third parties to report fraud and investigates every verified complaint, but like other ISPs, it can’t see user traffic directly. \n\n\n\nAT&T\n\n\n\nIP addresses allocated to AT&T were used at three compounds between February 2025 and January 2026. AT&T says it’s cracking down on fraud by making traffic on its network more transparent. In September it began enforcing new rules that require business customers to route traffic under their own network identity, not AT&T’s, to make it harder to disguise questionable activity. \n\n\n\nDIGITALOCEAN\n\n\n\nDevices from KK Park and Hpakalu used at least 41 IP addresses allocated to DigitalOcean, a cloud infrastructure provider based in Colorado. Scamalytics rated nearly all as potentially risky. DigitalOcean said it reviewed the data shared by AP but declined to disclose the outcome. The company said it does not control how customer applications are used and works closely with them to fight abuse. \n\n\n\nUPCLOUD\n\n\n\nUpCloud had a single IP address — linked to a server in New York City and rated very high risk by Scamalytics — which connected at least 382 times between February and April 2025 with devices inside KK Park. UpCloud said the data AP shared “triggered a thorough internal review on our side to ensure that the risk of similar situations is further reduced going forward.” The company said it may have involved a VPN hosted on its platform, but noted that it cannot access customer systems, which are private. They declined to provide further details, citing European data protection laws. The firm said it monitors for illegal activity as mandated by EU law but does not rely on Scamalytics because their risk assessments are not detailed enough. \n\n\n\nGLOBALTELEHOST \n\n\n\nGlobalTeleHost, a Canadian company that provides data center equipment and network connectivity for business customers, was allocated IP addresses used at KK Park and Tai Chang. Two-thirds appeared on public blacklists as potentially abusive, according to Scamalytics, which rated 99.9% as potentially risky. GlobalTeleHost said it does not serve end users directly and does not control its customers’ applications, traffic or internal review processes. The company said the IPs shared by AP were assigned to commercial VPN providers. The company said it passed AP’s technical findings to those customers and asked them to investigate, but some responded that their records were not detailed enough to identify specific users. GlobalTeleHost said it does not rely on Scamalytics risk ratings but acts on “verified abuse complaints and lawful requests from authorities.” \n\n\n\n___\n\n\n\nIn many cases, scammers in Myanmar routed their internet connections through U.S.-based cloud services to hide where they were really located before connecting to major platforms — chiefly Meta, which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, according to Kentik, a network monitoring firm in San Francisco that mapped internet traffic from a sample of data shared by AP. That makes it easier for scammers to appear to be somewhere else and slip past platform safety checks. \n\n\n\nMeta said that kind of deliberate evasion is why collaboration — with law enforcement and across industry, including connectivity and technology companies — is key to disrupting bad actors at scale. \n\n\n\n“Scammers are determined criminals who use increasingly sophisticated tactics to defraud people and evade detection on our platforms and across the internet,” a spokesperson said in a statement. By analyzing behavioral patterns of users, Meta said it has been able to disrupt millions of accounts tied to scam centers across Southeast Asia and the United Arab Emirates. \n\n\n\n“This stuff is so pervasive,” said Doug Madory, director of internet analysis at Kentik. “You can successfully launder connections to your heart’s content.” \n\n\n\nOne way to do that is by leasing IP addresses which can be more valuable when traffic appears to originate from a well-known provider. This profitable loophole can be exploited to evade security controls. AT&T began enforcing a change in September that tightened this loophole by requiring business customers to announce their own network identity. \n\n\n\n“It would be great if everybody did what AT&T did,” Madory said. “They probably lost some customers out of that policy, but those were pretty bad customers.” \n\n\n\nColocousis said people who think scam victims like him are gullible idiots don’t understand the sophistication of criminal organizations behind online fraud. \n\n\n\nOn Jan. 25, 2025, Colocousis laid out $80,000 cash in neat rows on his table, just as the customer service representative at his crypto trading app had instructed. Eliza had told him if he just paid this last bit, he could unlock his funds and withdraw all his money. \n\n\n\n“I will tell you that I feel a little uneasy but I know you keep telling me it’s ok,” he messaged her. She responded instantly with a string of kiss emoji.\n\n\n\nThe next morning a young man, who Colocousis said showed up in a Jeep with New York plates, trudged across a thin layer of snow to his doorstep. Once inside, the man — who said his name was Vincent — told Colocousis to put the stacks of $50 and $100 bills in a plastic shopping bag. Vincent sent a message and the money instantly appeared in the fraudulent crypto trading account Eliza had helped Colocousis open, he said. \n\n\n\nVincent left with a big smile and a quick, amiable wave. “See you next time,” he said. “Maybe. OK. Bye-bye.” \n\n\n\nColocousis believes American tech companies should do more to protect people like him. He is still so shaken that he says he sometimes has trouble leaving his house. \n\n\n\n“The greed is –,” Colocousis searched for words. “I’m all for capitalism, but when it’s totally ruining people’s lives, people that have worked their whole life towards a goal so that they don’t have to work anymore, only to have it just ripped out of their chest — you know, something’s wrong.” \n\n\n\nStarlink is the top internet service provider in Myanmar and scammers have been a big part of its user base, data shows \n\n\n\nToday, Musk’s Starlink satellite service is the most widely used internet provider in Myanmar, including at known scam compounds, AP found — despite an ongoing congressional investigation, a November order from a U.S. court to seize Starlink accounts from specific Myanmar scam compounds and announcements, in October and June, that Starlink had cut service to thousands of units around scam centers.\n\n\n\nSen. Maggie Hassan, a New Hampshire Democrat who is leading a bipartisan congressional investigation into the role Starlink and other companies play in the surging losses of scam victims in America, has pressed SpaceX for details on Starlink’s role in transnational fraud and urged the company to do more to prevent the criminal misuse of its devices. “We need to do more at every level to combat the scams that are plaguing Americans across the country,” she said in an email to the AP. “Given that SpaceX’s Starlink is the first choice of satellite internet technology for many scammers, cutting off scammers’ access to Starlink is a key way to prevent scams at the source.”\n\n\n\nTo be sure, Starlink has been a lifeline for schools, humanitarian groups, hospitals, media and more in Myanmar, according to Amnesty International and others. But data from the Asia Pacific Network Information Center (APNIC), the regional internet registry, indicates that scammers represent a disproportionate share of its user base. \n\n\n\nMyanmar has become a haven for industrial-scale scam compounds, which have drafted some 300,000 people from dozens of countries, often against their will, according to the United Nations. One of those compounds is Deko Park, a conglomeration of big, blue-roofed buildings dotted with white satellite dishes near the Thai border.\n\n\n\nData from a sample of devices at Deko Park, provided by International Justice Mission, shows Starlink among the top internet service providers in use from Dec. 10, 2025, to Jan. 6, 2026, just after two regional telecom companies.\n\n\n\nAn Ethiopian engineer named Ebisa told AP he used Starlink at Deko Park from December 2024 through December 2025, when he managed to escape. He asked AP to only publish his first name because he wants to protect his privacy. Ebisa’s job was to collect the WhatsApp numbers of rich, vulnerable men. He said he was constantly punished — beaten, shocked, detained and forced to exercise for hours at a time — for failing to meet impossible performance goals. \n\n\n\nOne day, he said, he got fed up and tried to evade a beating. He didn’t get very far. He said the security guards at Deko Park beat him so badly he was blinded in one eye. Photographs show his eye injuries and AP spoke with an NGO who helped him seek medical care in Thailand.\n\n\n\n“It was hard to survive,” he told AP. “Finally, God helped us out from that hell.”\n\n\n\nSpeaking from a shelter for human trafficking victims in Thailand in December, he said he wanted to get his eye fixed before going home because his mother’s health is fragile and he worried the sight of his injury might kill her.\n\n\n\n“It’s very shameful,” he said. “If God helps me, if I get medication, maybe I can get back my eye.” \n\n\n\nHe told AP on Monday from his home in Ethiopia that doctors had informed him they could not save his eye. “It’s been a tough reality to face,” he said. “They told me that it’s too late to bring back my sight.”\n\n\n\nA Nigerian who was also tricked into working at Deko Park, Obinna Okeadu, never made it back home, according to three co-workers, a human rights activist and reports from his family back in Nigeria.\n\n\n\nOn the afternoon of Oct. 28, 2025, Okeadu and his roommate, Ogbonnaya Tochukwu Agwu — known as Valentine — came off an unsuccessful overnight shift and were called out for punishment. \n\n\n\nBack in their dorm room after the beating, Valentine watched as Okeadu began to tremble uncontrollably. Okeadu slid to the ground with a thud, his head lolling strangely, with sharp, anguished sounds rising from his body. \n\n\n\n“It’s OK,” a friend told him softly. “We’re here.”\n\n\n\nBut Okeadu was not OK. \n\n\n\n“I’m going to die like this,” Okeadu called out, according to Valentine. \n\n\n\nValentine said Okeadu was taken away — presumably to a hospital. He prayed for his friend. But the next day, Okeadu’s computer disappeared and his name was deleted from work chats. \n\n\n\nValentine never saw him again. \n\n\n\nThis kind of abuse — and the swelling cost of cyberscams to victims around the world — has led to periodic crackdowns. In early 2025, Thailand temporarily cut off internet connectivity, electricity and gas supplies to scam compounds just over its border with Myanmar. \n\n\n\nStarlink was a way around the blockade at the time. Satellite dishes proliferated on the rooftops of scam centers in Myanmar, satellite imagery showed, and Starlink usage in Myanmar surged, according to APNIC data. \n\n\n\nIn April 2025, as the United States prepared sanctions against foreign scam networks in Southeast Asia, SpaceX reassigned IP addresses from Tanzania to create a dedicated block for Myanmar. It’s not clear why, but experts say that step is usually taken to serve growing demand or prepare for entry into a new market. \n\n\n\nBy June 2025, Starlink was the number one internet service provider in the impoverished, war-torn country, with a 14% share of the market — despite its relatively high cost, according to APNIC data. \n\n\n\nIn October, amid another sweeping crackdown, Starlink said it cut services to more than 2,500 units near scam compounds in Myanmar. It lost nearly half of its users in the country and its market share plunged from 15% to 6.5%, according to APNIC data.\n\n\n\nBut in December, Starlink use surged back, and by February, the company was again number one in Myanmar. Today it has a nearly 20% share of the market, APNIC data show. \n\n\n\nSpaceX’s October service cuts demonstrated that the company can sever scam centers from its satellites when it wants to — and shows just how important the criminal networks that pay for scam center infrastructure have been to its user base. \n\n\n\nAccording to Starlink’s own coverage map, it does not sell services in Myanmar. AP asked Myanmar’s ruling military government whether Starlink was legally authorized to work in the country but got no response. \n\n\n\nStarlink also declined to respond to detailed requests for comment. But in public comments, Lauren Dreyer, vice president of Starlink business operations at SpaceX, has said that Starlink has “zero tolerance” for abuse.\n\n\n\n“We proactively detect and disable terminals involved in illegal activity,” she said in a June statement about the company’s work with the Scam Center Strike Force. “Through collaboration with law enforcement and technology companies, we advance global anti-scam efforts and ensure Starlink remains a force for good.”\n\n\n\nYet Starlink’s service cuts have not stopped scammers — not even from one of the most high-profile scam compounds in Asia, KK Park. \n\n\n\nIn October, in response to growing international pressure, Myanmar’s military government began demolishing the compound and broadcast images of dozens of seized Starlink terminals. But when the scammers scattered, they brought their tech with them. \n\n\n\nBy January, at least seven devices used at KK Park had migrated to a new compound some 30 kilometers to the northwest, near Hpakalu, according to International Justice Mission, which tracked the devices using ad tech data. \n\n\n\n“These new compounds are showing up in the middle of nowhere and they’re walled multibuilding complexes with a bunch of these terminals on the roof,” said Eric Heintz, a global analyst at IJM. “You should be able to shut them down, and there should be a paper trail for who’s paying the subscriptions for them.” \n\n\n\nHeintz has identified at least 25 new sites in Myanmar that have appeared or grown significantly since the crackdown last fall. Satellite imagery, verified by AP, shows empty fields transformed into industrial-scale office parks in just a few months and new roads cut through thick trees. \n\n\n\nWhite satellite dishes dot the rooftops of some of them, and geolocated device data shows that scammers from at least 13 are logging on just as they did before: With Starlink.\n\n\n\n—-\n\n\n\nThis story is part of an ongoing collaboration between The Associated Press and “FRONTLINE” (PBS) that includes an upcoming documentary.\n\n\n\n—\n\n\n\nKinetz reported from Rome, Washington, London and Lisbon, Portugal. AP journalists Juliet Linderman in Washington and Raynham, Mass, Ope Adetayo in Lagos, Nigeria, Larry Fenn in New York, Huizhong Wu in Bangkok and Michael Reo in Washington contributed to this story. Freelance reporter Rejimon Kuttappan in Thiruvananthapuram, India, and Anthony DeLorenzo, Martha Mendoza and Peter Klein from “FRONTLINE” (PBS) also contributed.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/tech/how-global-scammers-use-us-tech-to-fleece-people/4042827/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Erika Kinetz | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-30T00:42:03.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26180593139573.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5822%2C3882","slug":"four-days-to-make-victims-fall-in-love-how-global-scammers-use-us-tech-to-swindle-people"},{"id":"64ceit","title":"Morocco stuns Netherlands in World Cup penalty shootout","excerpt":"Ismael Saibari scored the decisive goal in a penalty shootout, and Morocco sent the Netherlands to its earliest World Cup exit, eliminating the Dutch 3-2 after a 1-1 draw on Monday night.\n\n\n\nWith the shootout tied at 2-all after four rounds, Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou made a strong save of...","content":"Ismael Saibari scored the decisive goal in a penalty shootout, and Morocco sent the Netherlands to its earliest World Cup exit, eliminating the Dutch 3-2 after a 1-1 draw on Monday night.\n\n\n\nWith the shootout tied at 2-all after four rounds, Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou made a strong save of Crysencio Summerville’s attempt, batting it away with his left hand. Saibari then sent the winner into the low left corner as goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen went the other direction. The midfielder tore off his shirt and screamed with joy as he was mobbed by teammates.\n\n\n\nThe Netherlands had reached at least the Round of 16 in 11 previous World Cups, including a quarterfinal appearance four years ago in Qatar, when Morocco made a breakthrough run to the semifinals. In this year’s expanded tournament, 32 teams reached the knockout stage for the first time.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMorocco moves on to face Canada in the Round of 16 on Saturday in Houston.\n\n\n\nIn the second round of the shootout with Morocco trailing 1-0, Verbruggen appeared to have stopped an attempt by Soufiane Rahimi, but the goalkeeper couldn’t secure the ball and deflected it over the line with the back of his leg.\n\n\n\nCody Gakpo scored in the 72nd minute for Netherlands. After the goal, which was assisted by Summerville, the Dutch bench ran onto the field to embrace the 27-year-old Gakpo, who broke down in tears. Gakpo and his partner, Noa van der Bij, recently announced that they lost their unborn child.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWorld Cup\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 29\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tParaguay eliminates Germany in penalties for first major World Cup knockout blow\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2026 World Cup\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 29\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBrazil rallies to beat Japan 2-1 to reach World Cup Round of 16\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nMorocco’s Issa Diop tied it in the 91st minute. Chemsdine Talbi sent a looping cross into the box from about 28 yards out on the left side and connected with Diop for a clean header that Verbruggen had no chance to stop.\n\n\n\nNeither team had a strong scoring opportunity in 30 minutes of extra time at Estadio BBVA, in Monterrey, Mexico.\n\n\n\nIt was the second game of the tournament to conclude with a shootout. Paraguay beat Germany on penalties earlier Monday.\n\n\n\nThe teams entered with the highest combined ranking of any Round of 32 match. Morocco was sixth in the world and the Netherlands was seventh.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/world-cup/morocco-stuns-netherlands-penalty-shootout/4042820/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-29T23:31:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26181144169891.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D4425%2C2950","slug":"morocco-stuns-netherlands-in-world-cup-penalty-shootout"},{"id":"xr8tmu","title":"Venezuelans deported from U.S. hours before earthquakes hit are missing, some confirmed dead, families say","excerpt":"Some families in Venezuela are mourning and others are desperately trying to find loved ones who had been deported from the U.S. and arrived hours before the earthquakes struck last week.\n\n\n\nThe deportees were being processed at the Hotel Santuario La Llanada in the coastal state of La Guaira, on...","content":"Some families in Venezuela are mourning and others are desperately trying to find loved ones who had been deported from the U.S. and arrived hours before the earthquakes struck last week.\n\n\n\nThe deportees were being processed at the Hotel Santuario La Llanada in the coastal state of La Guaira, one of the hardest-hit areas. Families have confirmed some deportees have died while others are unaccounted for.\n\n\n\nEnit Hernández told NBC News her husband, José Rafael Rossi Ydrogo, is one of the missing deportees. \n\n\n\n“On Tuesday he called me and said they told him to gather his belongings because he was leaving the next day. That was the last time I ever heard from him,” Hernández said from Texas, where the couple lived. \n\n\n\nHernández said that her husband was detained during an ICE check-in and that even though he was told a judge would review his case, he was deported Wednesday. In Fort Worth, Rossi Ydrogo owned a construction business and remodeled homes. \n\n\n\nThe couple came to the U.S. in 2021 and lived in New Jersey with their daughter before they moved to Texas.\n\n\n\n“My entire life changed in just one day. There was no need for him to go through all of this. I’m here alone with my daughter now. It’s not easy,” she said. \n\n\n\nHernández said Rossi Ydrogo had just called his brother in Caracas 20 minutes before the earth started to shake.\n\n\n\nAsked for information about the flight, a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security said that it “safely reached Venezuela” and that all the people on board had been returned home.\n\n\n\n“When an individual is no longer in ICE custody, ICE is no longer responsible for them,” the spokesperson said.\n\n\n\nOn board the deportation flight were 146 Venezuelans, including 19 women and seven children, according to ICE Flight Monitor, an initiative of Human Rights First, which tracks deportation flights, The Associated Press reported. The country’s main airport, Simón Bolivar International Airport, is in La Guaira, where the Hotel Santuario La Llanada collapsed. Other deportees have been processed there in the past. \n\n\n\nMultiple relatives and friends have said authorities aren’t allowing them or rescue workers near the collapsed building, making attempts to obtain information nearly impossible. \n\n\n\nFrom Chile, a cousin of Daniel Alejandro Nuñez Ramirez, 28, who’s also missing, said that his mother was told he had been found alive in the rubble and had been taken out but that so far the family hasn’t found him in any of the hospitals. \n\n\n\n“We feel destroyed, because it really hurts us,” said the cousin, Yaneth Gabriela Mejías Ramirez. “At the same time, we have faith we will find him. But even if he passed away, we want to find him.” \n\n\n\n\n\nMejías Ramírez said that in the U.S., her cousin had been working in construction when police stopped him two months ago for a minor traffic violation and that he agreed to be deported to Venezuela following his detention. \n\n\n\nAngelo Mejía Meléndez, 27, was also deported on the “infamous” flight, as some relatives refer to it. His mother, Luz Marina Meléndez, told Noticias Telemundo that she found out he was killed in the earthquakes when a survivor told her he saw her son perish next to him.\n\n\n\n“I’m sad and I’m enraged,” Meléndez said, adding that the family was to have had a reunion that very weekend. \n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVenezuela\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 28\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTeams scramble to locate survivors four days after Venezuela earthquakes as death toll rises to 1,450\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNatural Disasters\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 27\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat to know about ‘doublet' earthquakes like the destructive pair that hit Venezuela\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nKatherine Arana, a Venezuelan American from Greenville, South Carolina, who is a friend of missing deportee Nuñez Ramirez, said that amid the lack of information and the ensuing chaos, she created a spreadsheet to keep track of the deportees on the flight. \n\n\n\nShe has heard from relatives that at least 25 deportees were killed, 21 were still missing Monday and nine had survived. She also said some bodies recovered from the rubble hadn’t been identified. \n\n\n\nIn Venezuela, the number of dead and injured has been rising since the magnitude-7.2 and -7.5 quakes struck Wednesday. The Venezuelan government raised the toll Monday to 1,719 dead and 5,034 injured. The United Nations estimates 50,000 people are missing. \n\n\n\nRescue teams from around the world, including the U.S., have been searching frantically for days.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/venezuelans-deported-from-us-before-earthquakes-missing/4042796/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Carmen Sesin | NBC News","publishDate":"2026-06-29T21:00:11.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26178857025042-e1782784418874.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D8640%2C4867","slug":"venezuelans-deported-from-us-hours-before-earthquakes-hit-are-missing-some-confirmed-dead-families-s"},{"id":"m3jw4q","title":"Adolf Hitler's baby photo published in N.J. middle school's yearbook: ‘Stupid prank'","excerpt":"A New Jersey middle school is trying to figure out how a baby picture of Adolf Hitler ended up in their yearbook.\n\n\n\nThe baby photos from the graduating eighth graders at East Brook Middle School in Paramus are from 2012 and 2013. But a black-and-white photograph of Hitler shortly after his birth...","content":"A New Jersey middle school is trying to figure out how a baby picture of Adolf Hitler ended up in their yearbook.\n\n\n\nThe baby photos from the graduating eighth graders at East Brook Middle School in Paramus are from 2012 and 2013. But a black-and-white photograph of Hitler shortly after his birth in 1889 was part of the collage after it was submitted by a student.\n\n\n\n“I’ve seen kids at the park here who joke about that stuff. It’s not funny at all, it’s just gross,” said 17-year-old Jackson Tarabokija.\n\n\n\nThe incident has sparked questions about how no one noticed before it went to print. The early image of the Nazi dictator who ordered the deaths of more than six million Jews during World War II made it through the proofreading phase and went to print. \n\n\n\nShortly after East Brook graduating eighth graders starting signing each other’s yearbooks earlier in June, a teacher sounded the alarm.\n\n\n\n“When anything happens like this, it’s disappointing because I know one bad apple doesn’t reflect the 27,000 residents that love this community and call it home,” said Paramus Mayor Chris DiPiazza.\n\n\n\nThe yearbooks were collected before students could take them home and school administrators said they were working on returning corrected versions so the photo won’t remain in circulation. East Brook’s principal emailed families, saying in part, “even if the image was not immediately recognizable, its inclusion in an official school publication is a severe breach of our values.”\n\n\n\nA parent said that it was a “stupid prank” that the student should be punished for, but did not think law enforcement should get involved.\n\n\n\n“It’s important for the child to understand his mistake, learn that it’s a serious mistake, but it shouldn’t define his life,” said math teacher Mike Neibart.\n\n\n\nThe Bergen County prosecutor’s office did get involved, however, calling it a “bias incident” and not a bias crime. The Paramus mayor said the student who submitted the photo has been identified, but it was not clear if there would be any consequences for the incoming high school freshman.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/baby-photo-of-adolf-hitler-included-in-new-jersey-middle-schools-yearbook/4043077/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Jen Maxfield","publishDate":"2026-06-29T20:29:56.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Fimage-18-5.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1500%2C846","slug":"adolf-hitlers-baby-photo-published-in-nj-middle-schools-yearbook-stupid-prank"},{"id":"6vcwlh","title":"Woman dies after alligator bites off her arm in Florida river","excerpt":"A 31-year-old Florida woman died after an alligator bit off one of her arms and mauled the other at a state park near Orlando, authorities and a 911 call revealed Monday.\n\n\n\nThe victim had been hiking with her boyfriend and her best friend on Sunday in the Little Big Eco State Forest when they wa...","content":"A 31-year-old Florida woman died after an alligator bit off one of her arms and mauled the other at a state park near Orlando, authorities and a 911 call revealed Monday.\n\n\n\nThe victim had been hiking with her boyfriend and her best friend on Sunday in the Little Big Eco State Forest when they waded into the Econlockhatchee River to cool off, Grant Eller, lieutenant with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, said.\n\n\n\nThey were kneeling in 3-feet-deep water when the alligator suddenly attacked at around 1:30 p.m. and bit her arms, Eller said. \n\n\n\nThe boyfriend was still “trying to get her arms away from the alligator’s mouth” when he called 911 for help, Eller said.\n\n\n\nIn a recording of the 911 call obtained by NBC News, screams and crying can be heard in the background as what sounds like a female on the phone line tells the emergency dispatcher, “Okay, both her arms, both her arms, both her arms are off, like basically.”\n\n\n\nThe dispatcher tells her that help is on the way and asks “does she still have her arms attached to her.”\n\n\n\n“One of them is like, very hanging on (by a) thread, and the other was off,” the female on the phone replies.\n\n\n\nWhen the dispatcher asks again where the other arm is, the female on the phone answers, “Gone.”\n\n\n\nThen there is more screaming as the two friends carrying the mortally wounded woman try to get the attention of the arriving rescue workers. \n\n\n\nThe victim, who lived in Orlando, died before rescue workers could get her to a hospital, Eller said. He did not identify the woman because they’re still trying to reach her family, who live out of the state. \n\n\n\nMeanwhile, Seminole County Sheriff deputies and a professional alligator trapper have “harvested” two alligators that were spotted near the scene, Eller said.\n\n\n\nOne of the them was 13-feet-long, the other was 12-feet-long. Their DNA has been sent to state lab to determine which one attacked the woman.\n\n\n\nEller said he couldn’t say what caused the alligator to attack. But he said it’s the end of the mating season “and alligators are very territorial this time of year.”\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMexico\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 27\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCalifornia couple on vacation witnesses deadly crocodile attack in Puerto Vallarta\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLouisiana\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 8\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMan fleeing police attacked by alligator before continuing his getaway, Louisiana authorities say\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nAlso, he said, because of the statewide drought, water levels are very low. \n\n\n\nThe attack happened near the Barr Street Trailhead, which remained closed off on Monday. \n\n\n\nNancy Palmer, who regularly hikes the trail with her husband Rodney, pointed to the alligator warning signs. \n\n\n\n“There’s a place where a female gator hangs out to lay her eggs … and most people that come out here very often know that she could be there, and so keep your eyes open and don’t get in the water,” Palmer told the local NBC News affiliate.\n\n\n\nSerious injuries caused by alligators are rare in Florida, according to the WFC.\n\n\n\nBut this was the third reported alligator attack in the past seven days, and the second in the past 24 hours in Central Florida, the affiliate reported.\n\n\n\nAnd on Monday, the FWC was investigating reports that a boy who had been fishing in Marion County was bitten on the hand byan alligator. \n\n\n\n“There are alligators in all 67 Florida counties,” Eller said. “There are risks when you swim in Florida.”","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/woman-dies-after-alligator-bites-arm-in-florida-river/4042785/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Austin Mullen and Corky Siemaszko | NBC News","publishDate":"2026-06-29T19:35:51.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2019%2F09%2Foutdoorsirens.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D652%2C367","slug":"woman-dies-after-alligator-bites-off-her-arm-in-florida-river"},{"id":"clvmba","title":"Paraguay eliminates Germany in penalties for first major World Cup knockout blow","excerpt":"The four-time World Cup champions are…out in the Round of 32.\n\n\n\nGermany fell to Paraguay 1-1 (4-3 penalties) in each side’s first knockout game on Monday, easily the most stunning result of the tournament so far.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGermany came into the tournament as a top-10 ranked nation by FIFA, while Pa...","content":"The four-time World Cup champions are…out in the Round of 32.\n\n\n\nGermany fell to Paraguay 1-1 (4-3 penalties) in each side’s first knockout game on Monday, easily the most stunning result of the tournament so far.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGermany came into the tournament as a top-10 ranked nation by FIFA, while Paraguay were in the 40s. What was supposed to be a tough but winnable game for Germany has turned into a complete nightmare.\n\n\n\nIt was all Germany for the entirety of the first half. Paraguay understandably sat back in a low block to frustrate its opponents and hit back on the counter.\n\n\n\nThough the counter-attacking moments weren’t always completed with quality, Paraguay opened the scoring on a cross from the right flank following a corner kick. Matias Galarza’s 42nd-minute cross was headed home by Julio Enciso, who has been enjoying a solid tournament.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGermany went down into the break trailing, but the equalizer came from its most probable source.\n\n\n\nStriker Kai Havertz of Arsenal somehow flicked in a header from a tight angle in the 54th minute, as Liverpool forward Florian Wirtz put in a solid cross from the left flank.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBut Germany still couldn’t find the winner from that point and struggled to break down Paraguay’s block. A struggling Leroy Sane came off for Jamal Musiala, but the young prodigy failed to make a notable difference yet again following last summer’s serious leg injury.\n\n\n\nGermany thought it found the winner deep into first-half extra time, but Jonathan Tah’s header from a corner was called back due to a foul by Waldemar Anton on goalie Orlando Gill.\n\n\n\nGill, a 6-foot-6 ‘keeper, put his size to use in the shootout. He saved efforts from Havertz and Nick Woltemade, but veteran German goalie Manuel Neuer responded with some key moments of his own to keep his country breathing.\n\n\n\nHowever, when the moment turned to center-back Tah to give Germany the edge, he blasted his chance over the crossbar. Jose Canale then won it on the following kick.\n\n\n\nGermany entered the shootout with a 4-for-4 record at the men’s World Cup in such instances. But it was Paraguay that broke the streak.\n\n\n\nParaguay’s best run was making the quarterfinals in 2010. It will have to take down the winner of France vs. Sweden in order to replicate that this year.\n\n\n\nFor Germany, this exit is the latest of brutal stings. After winning the 2014 tournament, Germany was grouped in each of the 2018 and 2022 editions.\n\n\n\nYoung German head coach Julian Nagelsmann was brought in to take the nation back to the top following his success at club level, but the combination of his tactics and player quality led to the failure.\n\n\n\nGermany will need to focus on developing more youth talents for the next cycle as the Bundesliga, the nation’s top-flight league, continues to be dominated by Bayern Munich. That won’t be helpful if it persists by 2030.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/world-cup/germany-paraguay-score-penalties/4042762/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Sanjesh Singh","publishDate":"2026-06-29T18:51:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2283925461-e1782775997377.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5605%2C3260","slug":"paraguay-eliminates-germany-in-penalties-for-first-major-world-cup-knockout-blow"},{"id":"hcp0e","title":"Trump's Religious Liberty Commission recommends expanding public religious expression","excerpt":"The Trump administration is considering a series of recommendations aimed at expanding protections for religious expression in public life — an effort led by Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick that is expected to reignite debate over the separation of church and state.\n\n\n\nPresident Donald Trump created t...","content":"The Trump administration is considering a series of recommendations aimed at expanding protections for religious expression in public life — an effort led by Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick that is expected to reignite debate over the separation of church and state.\n\n\n\nPresident Donald Trump created the Commission on Religious Liberty and selected Patrick to chair it. After hearing testimony from more than 100 witnesses over seven months, the commission released 12 recommendations that now await further debate.\n\n\n\nStanding alongside the president, television host Dr. Phil McGraw and other commission members, Patrick presented the findings.\n\n\n\n“It’s our conscience. It’s that little voice inside of us that tells us right from wrong,” Patrick said.\n\n\n\nPatrick argued that many witnesses told the commission they faced consequences for publicly expressing their faith because of what he described as a misunderstanding of the separation of church and state.\n\n\n\n“The overwhelming majority of our witnesses said that they were attacked and punished, and what was used against them was one phrase that’s not in the Constitution. And that phrase is ‘separation of church and state,'” Patrick said.\n\n\n\nThe recommendations call for actions involving agencies, including the Department of Justice and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Among the proposals are protections for religious expression in public settings, such as teachers praying before class and students wearing or displaying crosses.\n\n\n\nPresident Trump said the recommendations now need broader support before they can move forward.\n\n\n\n“They’ve made some very strong recommendations, and now we have to, convince people to adhere by those regulations,” Trump said.\n\n\n\nAndrew Freeman with the Texas Freedom Network said weakening the concept of separating church and state could allow the government to favor one religion over another.\n\n\n\n“You have a lot of implied rights that aren’t expressly written about, but things that we cherish as Americans, like the you’re innocent until proven guilty,” Freeman said.\n\n\n\nFreeman also said religious beliefs should remain a private matter.\n\n\n\n“These should be and always have been conversations that happen at home. That are beliefs that are shared with the family, with their places of worship, it’s private,” Freeman said.\n\n\n\nThe commission’s recommendations also include repealing the law that bans churches from endorsing political candidates, creating a new Presidential Award for Religious Liberty and issuing new legal guidance from the Department of Justice.\n\n\n\nThe proposals would require either executive action by the president or legislation passed by Congress before they could take effect.\n\n\n\nThis story was originally reported for broadcast by NBC DFW. AI tools helped convert the story into a digital article, and an NBC DFW journalist edited it again before publication.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/politics/trumps-religious-liberty-commission-recommends-expanding-public-religious-expression/4042748/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Phil Prazan","publishDate":"2026-06-29T18:03:46.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FReligious-liberty-e1782776061149.png%3Ffit%3D493%2C267%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"trumps-religious-liberty-commission-recommends-expanding-public-religious-expression"},{"id":"zhwwbb","title":"Supreme Court rules that broad cellphone location data sweeps require warrants","excerpt":"The Supreme Court held Monday that constitutional privacy protections extend to cellphone location information, ruling in the case of a bank robber whose identity was discovered through a geofence warrant.\n\n\n\nJustice Elena Kagan wrote for the 6-3 court that people don’t forfeit expectations of pr...","content":"The Supreme Court held Monday that constitutional privacy protections extend to cellphone location information, ruling in the case of a bank robber whose identity was discovered through a geofence warrant.\n\n\n\nJustice Elena Kagan wrote for the 6-3 court that people don’t forfeit expectations of privacy even when they opt into Google’s location history.\n\n\n\n“A cellphone user is not to be viewed as sharing private information with third parties—which then can be freely passed on to the government—just by doing the ordinary things cellphone users do,” Kagan wrote.\n\n\n\nJustice Samuel Alito wrote in dissent that Okello Chatrie had no expectation of privacy in information he voluntarily turned over to Google.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSupreme Court\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 29\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSupreme Court rules Trump can't fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSupreme Court\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 29\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSupreme Court rules states can count late-arriving mailed ballots\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nThe decision is the court’s latest effort to apply a constitutional provision ratified in 1791 to technology the nation’s founders could not have envisioned.\n\n\n\nPolice obtained a geofence warrant after a bank robbery in a suburb of Richmond, Virginia, and used it to locate cellphones that were near the bank around the time it was robbed in May 2019.\n\n\n\nOne of those phones belonged to Chatrie, who had eluded the police until they turned to the powerful technological tool.\n\n\n\nThe warrant kick-started the investigation. After determining that Chatrie was among those near the Call Federal Credit Union in Midlothian at the time, police obtained a search warrant for his home. They found nearly $100,000 in cash, including bills wrapped in bands signed by the bank teller.\n\n\n\n\n\nChatrie pleaded guilty to robbing the bank and was sentenced to nearly 12 years in prison. His lawyers argued on appeal that none of the evidence should have been used against him.\n\n\n\nThey challenged the warrant as a violation of his privacy because it allowed authorities to gather the location history of people near the bank without having any evidence they had anything to do with the robbery. Prosecutors argued that Chatrie had no expectation of privacy because he voluntarily opted into Google’s location history.\n\n\n\nThe Supreme Court did not decide Monday whether the search complied with the Fourth Amendment, which bans unreasonable searches and seizures. It sent the case back to a lower court for more work.\n\n\n\nA federal judge had ruled that the search violated Chatrie’s rights, but allowed the evidence to be used because the officer who applied for the warrant reasonably believed he was acting properly.\n\n\n\nThe federal appeals court in Richmond upheld the conviction in a fractured ruling. In a separate case, the federal appeals court in New Orleans ruled that geofence warrants “are general warrants categorically prohibited by the Fourth Amendment.”","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/supreme-court-cellphone-location-data-privacy-warrants/4042730/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Mark Sherman | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-29T17:59:25.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FSCOTUS-CELLPHONE-DATA.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1200%2C675","slug":"supreme-court-rules-that-broad-cellphone-location-data-sweeps-require-warrants"},{"id":"rozj6j","title":"Lions release cornerback Terrion Arnold, who is charged over kidnappings","excerpt":"The NFL’s Detroit Lions on Monday released cornerback Terrion Arnold, only days after his arrest over allegations that he orchestrated the abduction and beating of three men who prosecutors believe he wrongly suspected of having stolen luxury goods and $100,000 in cash from him.\n\n\n\nThe team made ...","content":"The NFL’s Detroit Lions on Monday released cornerback Terrion Arnold, only days after his arrest over allegations that he orchestrated the abduction and beating of three men who prosecutors believe he wrongly suspected of having stolen luxury goods and $100,000 in cash from him.\n\n\n\nThe team made the announcement on the X social media platform. Arnold had two years left on his four-year rookie contract, worth $14.3 million. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe team did not give a reason, but the announcement came the same day that a Florida judge set Arnold’s bail at $1 million. Prosecutors say the three victims, including a man who worked as a driver for Arnold, were robbed while being held at gunpoint in a Tampa apartment in February.\n\n\n\nProsecutors had wanted Arnold held without bond on the eight felony charges he faces. But Chief Circuit Court Judge Christopher Sabella granted bond to him. \n\n\n\nThe judge did not require Arnold to wear an ankle monitor because it would have prevented him from taking the field for games and training. The judge also said Arnold already has a “paparazzi monitor,” referring to the photographers who have been watching his movements.\n\n\n\n“If he shows up on a beach in Tahiti, he’ll be on social media,” Sabella said at the end of the bond hearing in Tampa. \n\n\n\nSabella said that although the charges are serious — each could bring a life sentence if Arnold is convicted — prosecutors are “not there yet” in having a strong case for Arnold’s guilt.\n\n\n\nThe judge did order Arnold to remain at his home in Tallahassee except for when he’s playing, training and traveling with the Lions. He also said Arnold cannot have any contact with other people tied to the case and must surrender his passport within 48 hours. \n\n\n\nArnold, 23, was a first-round pick in the 2024 draft after playing at the University of Alabama. He had 31 tackles and an interception last season as part of the Lions’ defense. \n\n\n\nAccording to prosecutors, the victims were abducted three days after cash and luxury items, including Rolex watches and Louis Vuitton bags, were reported stolen from Arnold at an Airbnb rental in the Tampa area. Prosecutors allege that six of Arnold’s associates actually carried out the crimes, holding, beating and pistol-whipping the victims, and that Arnold wasn’t there at the time.\n\n\n\nNone of Arnold’s co-defendants had bond set for them. Two female co-defendants have pleaded guilty and are cooperating with authorities. Their statements tie Arnold, who was not at the apartment, to the crimes, according to prosecutors.\n\n\n\nProsecutors argue that Arnold is as responsible for the crimes as his co-defendants because he told his associates that he thought he knew who had stolen from him and said he wanted to confront them, setting events in motion.\n\n\n\n“Our office remains committed to seeking justice for the three victims in the case who were beaten, robbed, and held against their will,” said Erin Maloney, a spokesperson for the state attorney’s office.\n\n\n\nBut Harvey Steinberg, an attorney for Arnold, argued in court Monday that prosecutors are “not even close” to showing that Arnold that he knew or directed what his associates would do. \n\n\n\nDenise White, the CEO of EAG Sports Management, which represents Arnold, said before the Lions announced they were releasing Arnold that the judge’s ruling “confirms that there is very little evidence to even suggest any criminal involvement by Mr. Arnold.”\nThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/nfl/lions-release-terrion-arnold/4042723/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"John Hanna | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-29T17:13:09.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2189320390-e1782770486315.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5608%2C3402","slug":"lions-release-cornerback-terrion-arnold-who-is-charged-over-kidnappings"},{"id":"ca47l9","title":"Move over, Starbucks Bear Cup: The Dunkin' Eagle Cup has landed","excerpt":"In these United States, we are offered the inalienable rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of a clear, animal-shaped cup out of which to drink our coffee.\n\n\n\nIn honor of America’s upcoming 250th birthday, Dunkin’ has dropped the limited-edition Eagle Cup, giving customers a way to start their...","content":"In these United States, we are offered the inalienable rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of a clear, animal-shaped cup out of which to drink our coffee.\n\n\n\nIn honor of America’s upcoming 250th birthday, Dunkin’ has dropped the limited-edition Eagle Cup, giving customers a way to start their mornings in an unmistakably American way — with a huge beverage in an obnoxiously adorable vessel that may or may not fit in their car’s cupholder.\n\n\n\nThe Eagle Cup holds 24 ounces, features a clear base and is “a striking sculpted eagle lid” for a totally see-through beverage experience — so, if you get a Blueberry or Black Cherry Refresher, you can really lean into the patriotic vibes this Independence Day.\n\n\n\nPlus, customers who purchase an Eagle Cup for $10.99 will automatically receive a free medium Dunkin’ beverage with their purchase.\n\n\n\nDunkin’s Eagle Cup.\n\n\n\nAdditionally, each Eagle Cup will include a unique code redeemable for a $3 medium Refresher or a Zero beverage. The limited-time code must be activated and redeemed by July 31, but since you can use it once per day, it’s better to use it earlier rather than later.\n\n\n\nThe Eagle Cup is perched at participating Dunkin’ locations nationwide while supplies last, but availability may vary by store. I called my local Dunkin’ in the Washington, D.C. area, and the manager said, as of this morning, there were “a lot” left, but that might not be the case in your neck of the woods.\n\n\n\nPeople are already showing off their beaked beakers on social media, and plenty are making aquiline jokes.\n\n\n\nOne TikTok user commented, “but imagine saying i need to get my caw caw cup ✨.”\n\n\n\n“Got ours and now my husband is saying he wants it to be his urn,” wrote one Instagram user.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“My daughter got me the eagle dunkin cup!!” posted one X user. “I’m so excited to use this July 4th!”\n\n\n\nThe Dunkin’ Eagle cup arrives just after the fog has lifted on the viral Starbucks Bearista cup, which, in November 2025, caused Pink Stanley Cup-like commotion, including long lines, TikTok tirades and even physical altercations on the day of release.\n\n\n\nStarbucks has since released variations on the cup to capitalize on its virality, from the soccer-themed Bearista Cup for the World Cup to the Pink Drink-inspired Bearista Glass for summer.\n\n\n\nThis story first appeared on TODAY.com. More from TODAY:\n\n\n\n\nI Tried Crumbl’s New ‘Charger’ Drink, a Sugar-Packed Dirty Soda. Here’s How It Went\n\n\n\nM&M’s Is Cutting 2 Colors From Certain Bags — Here’s Why\n\n\n\nChef Goes Viral for Feeding a Family With $5. Here Are His Top Tips\n\nThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/entertainment/the-scene/dunkin-eagle-cup-america-250/4042531/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Joseph Lamour | TODAY","publishDate":"2026-06-29T16:45:17.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2F5_344c2c.png%3Ffit%3D4688%2C3750%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"move-over-starbucks-bear-cup-the-dunkin-eagle-cup-has-landed"},{"id":"3edcmh","title":"What did George Washington smell like?","excerpt":"A Rhode Island apothecary created a series of 20 fragrances nearly three centuries ago. One of them became George Washington’s signature scent.\n\n\n\nCologne Number Six, the personal fragrance of the first president of the United States, smells like citrus, lavender, and rosemary, with an undertone ...","content":"A Rhode Island apothecary created a series of 20 fragrances nearly three centuries ago. One of them became George Washington’s signature scent.\n\n\n\nCologne Number Six, the personal fragrance of the first president of the United States, smells like citrus, lavender, and rosemary, with an undertone of musk, said Margaret Newell, a professor of history at Ohio State University.\n\n\n\nThe apothecary, founded in 1752 by Scottish physician Dr. William Hunter in Newport, eventually evolved into the luxury fragrance brand Caswell Massey. \n\n\n\nAccording to Harry Kang, the company’s CEO, Washington was meeting with French officials during the Revolutionary War when he happened to enter the apothecary, smell the fragrance, and take a liking to it.\n\n\n\n“He bought some, took it, and was a longtime customer from what we could tell,” Kang said. He added that, during the war, Washington gifted the fragrance to his trusted advisors and to Marquis de Lafayette, a French military ally who entered the American Revolution against Great Britain.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tU.S. and World\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAmerica250\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 2\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFollow along live as 48 tall ships from around the world head to New York Harbor for the U.S. 250th\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFourth of July\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 27\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t55 fun and patriotic things to do on July 4th\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFourth of July\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 17\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t50th Macy's 4th of July Fireworks special: Time, performances and what to know\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nThe Founding Father “really cared about how he smelled” and was “very fastidious about his personal hygiene,” Newell said.\n\n\n\n“He washed a lot, so that would be his opportunity to include putting cologne on in his practice,” she said.\n\n\n\nWashington’s love for grooming also applied to his iconic hair. \n\n\n\n“It was not a wig,” Newell said. In fact, Washington hated wigs and was proud of his natural hair, she said.\n\n\n\n“He styled himself to mimic a wig, but he didn’t like the idea of wearing them,” she said. “People often shave their heads to wear wigs, and he didn’t want to do that.”\n\n\n\nWashington’s penchant for hygiene dates back to his teenage years, when he copied etiquette manuals by hand to study appearance, manners and what it meant to be a gentleman. \n\n\n\nThese manuals were self-help books for what Newell called the “18th century looksmaxxing man,” a historic take on the controversial modern beauty trend involving maximizing physical attractiveness.\n\n\n\nWashington’s decision to adopt a personal fragrance was a sign of his wealth and and his desire to appear as a gentleman, Newell said. \n\n\n\nCaswell Massey still sells the historic cologne. At 274 years old, the scent predates even the existence of the United States.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/what-did-george-washington-smell-like/4042651/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Katharine Lee","publishDate":"2026-06-29T15:51:11.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FWashington-Crossing-The-Delaware-1218044840-Getty.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D4960%2C2867","slug":"what-did-george-washington-smell-like"},{"id":"cdgjin","title":"Rapper Twista pleads guilty to not paying taxes and faces potential prison time","excerpt":"The Chicago rapper known as Twista has pleaded guilty to five counts of willfully failing to pay his income taxes and faces up to five years in prison.\n\n\n\nThe IRS Criminal Investigations division, the crime-fighting arm of the IRS, says Twista, whose legal name is Carl Mitchell, failed to pay inc...","content":"The Chicago rapper known as Twista has pleaded guilty to five counts of willfully failing to pay his income taxes and faces up to five years in prison.\n\n\n\nThe IRS Criminal Investigations division, the crime-fighting arm of the IRS, says Twista, whose legal name is Carl Mitchell, failed to pay income tax from 2019 to 2023 and owes more than $440,000 in back taxes.\n\n\n\nLast week, Mitchell pleaded guilty to five counts of willfully failing to pay income tax. He is scheduled for sentencing on Oct. 22.\n\n\n\nBest known for his 2004 album “Kamikaze,” Mitchell has collaborated with musicians including Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, and Jamie Foxx on the song “Slow Jamz.” He has received two Grammy nominations.\n\n\n\nHis income stemmed from performances, album sales, streaming and royalties, according to IRS-CI.\n\n\n\nDespite warnings from both the IRS and his own accountants of his tax debts, “instead, Mitchell entered into agreements with a third-party company to pay him advances on future royalties, knowing that the IRS would not be able to levy these funds,” the IRS said in a statement.\n\n\n\nMitchell also has unpaid tax liabilities dating back to 2011, and the government alleges Mitchell made large purchases to support his lifestyle, including buying at least four luxury vehicles.\n\n\n\nRepresentatives for Mitchell did not immediately respond to an Associated Press request for comment.\n\n\n\n“IRS Criminal Investigation doesn’t care how famous you are or what you’ve accomplished,” Adam Jobes, with IRS-CI’s Chicago field office, said in a statement. “If you willfully refuse to pay your taxes, we’ll follow the money and bring you to justice.”","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/rapper-twista-pleads-guilty-not-paying-taxes/4042644/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Fatima Hussein | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-29T15:28:09.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FTWISTA.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1200%2C675","slug":"rapper-twista-pleads-guilty-to-not-paying-taxes-and-faces-potential-prison-time"},{"id":"hwkf27","title":"WhatsApp will allow users to go by usernames instead of phone numbers for added privacy","excerpt":"WhatsApp users will soon get the option of going by usernames instead of phone numbers, the company said Monday, announcing plans to address a privacy blind spot.\n\n\n\nThe app said it has started allowing users to reserve unique usernames, which can be used to contact WhatsApp users when the featur...","content":"WhatsApp users will soon get the option of going by usernames instead of phone numbers, the company said Monday, announcing plans to address a privacy blind spot.\n\n\n\nThe app said it has started allowing users to reserve unique usernames, which can be used to contact WhatsApp users when the feature is launched later this year.\n\n\n\nWhatsApp, which says it has more than 3 billion users globally, has until now allowed users to be contacted by anyone who has their phone number.\n\n\n\nThe app, owned by Meta Platforms, said in a blog post that over the “coming months” users will get the option to be found and contacted only by their username, and not their number. It wasn’t more specific about the timeline.\n\n\n\n“We have designed this as a core privacy feature,” Alice Newton-Rex, WhatsApp’s vice president of product, told reporters. \n\n\n\nThere won’t be a directory of usernames on the app, and the app won’t suggest names as you type. \n\n\n\n“People will need to know your exact username to contact you for the first time,” she said. \n\n\n\nWhatsApp’s current privacy settings are limited to blocking individual users and silencing unknown callers. The app also allows users to add a profile name, but that’s only displayed in chat groups for other people who don’t have the user’s contact info saved. \n\n\n\nWhile Americans still prefer text messaging to WhatsApp, the app is widely used in Europe, Asia and much of the rest of the world.\n\n\n\nCatchy online handles are highly coveted and users will likely scramble to claim a desirable one.\n\n\n\n“I think a lot of people will go and get usernames and that’s why we decided to open reservations early,” Newton-Rex said. \n\n\n\nCompanies, organizations and creators with existing accounts on Meta’s social media platforms, Instagram and Facebook, will get the chance to claim their usernames on WhatsApp.\n\n\n\nUsernames need to be between three and 35 characters. To prevent impersonation, WhatsApp will hold back usernames for high-profile people or groups such as celebrities, public figures and government entities.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/whatsapp-usernames-phone-numbers-privacy/4042592/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Kelvin Chan | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-29T14:30:22.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2F260629-whatsapp-getty.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D3489%2C1962","slug":"whatsapp-will-allow-users-to-go-by-usernames-instead-of-phone-numbers-for-added-privacy"},{"id":"qkduts","title":"Red, white, and blue: Fourth of July events near you","excerpt":"Sparks will fly across North Texas this Fourth of July, and NBC 5 has compiled a great list of celebrations for you and your family to enjoy.\n\n\n\nFourth of July, also known as Independence Day, marks the day in 1776 when America officially declared its independence from British rule, and Americans...","content":"Sparks will fly across North Texas this Fourth of July, and NBC 5 has compiled a great list of celebrations for you and your family to enjoy.\n\n\n\nFourth of July, also known as Independence Day, marks the day in 1776 when America officially declared its independence from British rule, and Americans have been celebrating ever since. This year marks a special anniversary since the good ol’ U.S.A. is commemorating its 250th birthday.\n\n\n\nAddison\n\n\n\nAddison Kaboom Town, July 3, 5 to 11 p.m. at Addison Circle Park \n\n\n\nFor four decades, Addison Kaboom Town! has attracted people from all over the country for a night of breathtaking fireworks, thrilling aerial shows, and more. \n\n\n\nArlington \n\n\n\nLight Up Arlington, July 5, 6 p.m., in Downtown Arlington \n\n\n\nCelebrate with fireworks, a drone show, and patriotic activities at the nearby Arlington Museum of Art and National Medal of Honor Museum. Festivities are free and open to the public.\n\n\n\nIndependence Day Parade: July 4, 9 a.m. in Downtown Arlington \n\n\n\nThe Arlington Independence Day Parade is one of the longest-running annual events in Arlington, and has been named the Best Parade of Its Size in Texas for the third consecutive year by the Texas Festivals and Events Association.\n\n\n\nBedford \n\n\n\n4thFest, July 4, 5 to 10 p.m. at Generations Park at Boys Ranch \n\n\n\nBedford 4thFest will feature free live music from Downtown Fever Band, a kid’s zone, food trucks, and a spectacular fireworks show when the sun goes down. Admission is free. \n\n\n\nBurleson \n\n\n\nRed, White & BTX, July 4, 4 p.m. at Chisenhall Fields \n\n\n\nBring your blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy the city’s annual 4th of July celebration, featuring food trucks, a free concert, and a spectacular fireworks show. Gates open at 4 p.m., the headlining concert starts at 7:30 p.m., and fireworks start at 9:20 p.m.\n\n\n\nLions Club Parade: July 4, 9 a.m. at Old Town Burleson\n\n\n\nThe 22nd Annual Independence Day Parade is presented by the Burleson Lions Club and hosted in partnership with Atmos Energy and the City of Burleson. \n\n\n\nCoppell \n\n\n\nParty in the Park, July 4, 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at Andrew Brown Park East \n\n\n\nThe event will feature lawn games, festive photo opportunities, and fireworks. Plus, guests will see performances from Beach Boys tribute band Endless Summer and headliner Empire 6.\n\n\n\nParade Down Parkway, July 4, 9 a.m. from Samuel Blvd. to Parkway Blvd. to Town Center\n\n\n\nKick off Independence Day with the Parade Down Parkway! Gather up your crew and get ready for all the red, white, and blue. Be sure to line the parade route early for the best spot to see all the floats go by! \n\n\n\nSensory Sensitive 4th of July Celebration, July 3, 6 to 10 p.m. at The Sound at Cypress Waters \n\n\n\nThis free event offers a calmer environment for individuals with autism, sensory sensitivities, veterans, and pets, with features such as a sound-controlled tribute band, a light show instead of fireworks, and a calm zone. \n\n\n\nCrowley \n\n\n\nCelebration of Freedom-Crowley Lights the Sky, July 11, 9 p.m. at 405 S. Oak Street\n\n\n\nThe City of Crowley is hosting the Celebration of Freedom: “Crowley Lights the Sky” with a fireworks-only celebration. Enjoy the show together from neighborhoods across the city. \n\n\n\nDallas \n\n\n\nKlyde Warren Park Independence Day Celebration, July 4, 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nEnjoy summer treats from a variety of food trucks, live music from Emerald City Band, family-fun programming and fireworks, presented by Crescent Row and Oncor, lighting up the Dallas skyline. This event is free and open to the public, and seating is first-come, first-served. \n\n\n\nIndependence Day Family Fun Weekend on July 3-5 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Dallas Arboretum \n\n\n\nThe Dallas Arboretum is participating in the Independence Day festivities with a family fun weekend. The event will include a petting zoo, historical tours, and live music.\n\n\n\nFourth of July Arts Events, July 3-5 in Dallas\n\n\n\nCelebrate the nation’s 250th birthday with theater, patriotic music, and fireworks. Arts organizations like Shakespeare Dallas, Dallas Chamber Symphony, and Dallas Winds have some spectacular ways to celebrate Independence Day.\n\n\n\nDuncanville \n\n\n\nRed, White, & Goals: 4th of July in Duncanville, July 3-4 at 1 p.m.\n\n\n\nThe City of Duncanville is hosting a two-day Independence Day event filled with family fun, community spirit, and patriotic festivities. On July 3, enjoy a Soccer Watch Party and Family Soccer Day featuring soccer-themed activities, games, entertainment, and fun for all ages. The celebration continues on July 4 with the Lions Club Parade at 9 a.m., followed by an evening of live music, family activities, amusement rides, food vendors, and a fireworks show.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFourth of July\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 27\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCelebrate the Fourth of July with Dallas' favorite arts groups\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFourth of July\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 27\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFive ways to protect your pets during the Fourth of July\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFourth of July\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 27\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFourth of July deals 2026: Freebies, food discounts and summer savings\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFourth of July\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 27\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRecord travel expected for July Fourth weekend. Here's how to beat the holiday traffic\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nEnnis\n\n\n\nEnnis Freedom Fest, June 27, 2026 in Downtown Ennis\n\n\n\nEnnis Freedom Fest is celebrating 13 years of this patriotic celebration on Saturday, June 27. Festivities kick off with the Red, White & Bike Parade in historic Downtown Ennis, followed by a party in the park with free kids’ activities, live music, food, and fireworks. \n\n\n\nFort Worth \n\n\n\nFort Worth’s Fourth, July 4, 5 p.m. at Trinity River at Panther Island Pavilion \n\n\n\nFor the 19th year, Fort Worth is hosting an evening of festival food, cold drinks, kids’ activities, live music, and incredible fireworks along the banks of the Trinity River at Panther Island Pavilion.\n\n\n\nFrisco \n\n\n\nFrisco Freedom Fest Block Party, July 4, 5 to 10 p.m. at Riders Field\n\n\n\nFrisco’s Independence Day celebration heads to Riders Field to mark the United States Semiquincentennial with a free, fun-filled Freedom Fest Block Party on Saturday evening from 5 to 10 p.m.\n\n\n\nParty in the U.S.A. 5K, July 4, 8 to 10 a.m. at Harold Bacchus Community Park\n\n\n\nStart Independence Day with the Party in the USA 5K on our double-loop course through Harold Bacchus Community Park. Registration costs $35 per person.\n\n\n\nGarland \n\n\n\nRed, White & You, July 3, 5 to 10 p.m. at Downtown Garland Square \n\n\n\nThe City of Garland is hosting an Independence Day celebration featuring music, food, games for all ages, and a drone show in the heart of the Downtown Garland Square. Admission is free.\n\n\n\nMcKinney \n\n\n\nRed, White and BOOM Parade and Block Party, July 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Downtown McKinney \n\n\n\nThe Independence Day celebration kicks off with downtown events, including a hometown parade and the East Louisiana Block Party. Families can also explore the dining and shopping options that downtown has to offer.\n\n\n\nRed, White and BOOM Fireworks and Concert, July 4, 6 to 10 p.m. at Towne Lake Park \n\n\n\nActivities and fireworks finale viewing will take place at Towne Lake Park. Fireworks will be launched from the Grady Littlejohn Softball Fields. \n\n\n\nPlano \n\n\n\nAll American 4th, July 4, 6 to 10 p.m. at Collin College Spring Creek Campus\n\n\n\nCelebrate America’s 250th anniversary at the All American 4th event. The event will feature games, food and drinks (available for purchase), and a fireworks show at 9:30 p.m., which will be simulcast live on 97.5 KLAKE! Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and coolers.\n\n\n\nProsper \n\n\n\nPride in the Sky, July 2, 5 to 10 p.m. at Frontier Park \n\n\n\nThe Town of Prosper is once again sponsoring Cedarbrook Media’s Annual Prosper Pride in the Sky event. It will be an evening of celebration, complete with Live Music, Kid Zones, Food, the Posting of the Flags, and Fireworks.\n\n\n\nRed Oak\n\n\n\n Red Oak White & Blue, June 27, 7 to 10 p.m. at Oaks Church\n\n\n\nThis annual free family-friendly event takes place at Oaks Church (777 S I-35). With a live DJ, bounce houses, rides, food trucks, and a spectacular Fireworks Display, it is the community event you will not want to miss.\n\n\n\nWaxahachie\n\n\n\nCrape Myrtle Festival and Fireworks, July 3-4 at the Waxahachie Sports Complex\n\n\n\nThe Crape Myrtle Capital of Texas will be in full bloom and ready to celebrate Independence Day with the 28th Annual Crape Myrtle Festival & Parade. The Crape Myrtle Festival is FREE to the public. The patriotic celebration will begin on Friday, July 3, at 6 p.m. at the Waxahachie Sports Complex located at 151 Broadhead Rd. Guests will enjoy a concert at 7:30 p.m. featuring ZZ Tex – the ultimate tribute to ZZ Top. The spectacular H-E-B and Myrtle Creek fireworks display will begin at 9:15 p.m.\n\n\n\nWeatherford \n\n\n\nSpark in the Park, July 4, 6 p.m. at Heritage Park \n\n\n\nThe City of Weatherford is hosting a free night of live music, family fun, and one of North Texas’ largest fireworks shows as we celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/red-white-and-blue-fourth-of-july-events-near-you-2/4042318/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Hannah Jones","publishDate":"2026-06-29T10:25:42.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2019%2F09%2Fdallas-skyline-4th-of-july.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1200%2C675","slug":"red-white-and-blue-fourth-of-july-events-near-you"},{"id":"ylvoxm","title":"Watch: Bear found sitting in front seat of man's truck","excerpt":"A Colorado man got an unexpected surprise when he opened the door to his 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the winner advancing to play Paraguay in Philadelphia on July 4.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/france-vs-sweden-preview-world-cup-knockout-clash-will-decide-paraguays-july-4-opponent-philadelphia","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Tyler.Thrasher@fox.com (Tyler Thrasher)","publishDate":"2026-06-30T11:36:28.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5ny.com%2Fwww.fox5ny.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F3b8cf003-untitled-june-20-2026-at-07.18.48-2.png","slug":"france-vs-sweden-preview-world-cup-knockout-clash-will-decide-paraguays-july-4-opponent-in-philadelp"},{"id":"r41wwy","title":"AI is helping gas stations collude to raise California fuel prices, lawsuit says","excerpt":"A lawsuit accuses California gas station operators of using artificial intelligence software to illegally coordinate and drive up prices at the pump.","content":"A lawsuit accuses California gas station operators of using artificial intelligence software to illegally coordinate and drive up prices at the pump.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/ai-gas-stations-collude-california-fuel-prices","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Daniel.Miller@fox.com (Daniel Miller)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T21:27:24.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fcalifornia-gas-prices.jpg","slug":"ai-is-helping-gas-stations-collude-to-raise-california-fuel-prices-lawsuit-says"},{"id":"mm0e2e","title":"2026 Patriot Games: Dates revealed, applications opened for national high school competition","excerpt":"The Patriot Games are coming Washington, D.C. in the first weeks of August.","content":"The Patriot Games are coming Washington, D.C. in the first weeks of August.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/patriot-games-dates-applications-scholarships-details-how-to-apply","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Joe.Calabrese@fox.com (Joe Calabrese)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T19:44:17.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5dc.com%2Fwww.fox5dc.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F05%2Fgettyimages-2217838849.jpg","slug":"2026-patriot-games-dates-revealed-applications-opened-for-national-high-school-competition"},{"id":"ge85go","title":"New ranking reveals America’s most and least educated cities","excerpt":"America’s most educated workers aren’t spread evenly across the nation, they cluster in places that offer better job markets, higher wages and better lifestyle rewards for their degrees.","content":"America’s most educated workers aren’t spread evenly across the nation, they cluster in places that offer better job markets, higher wages and better lifestyle rewards for their degrees.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/new-ranking-reveals-americas-most-least-educated-cities","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Jason.Gunn@fox.com (Jason Gunn)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T18:58:59.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-1241147150-scaled.jpg","slug":"new-ranking-reveals-americas-most-and-least-educated-cities"},{"id":"xiuc75","title":"2 massive earthquakes rock Venezuela in less than a minute","excerpt":"In less than a minute’s time, two massive earthquakes shook the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday evening, turning buildings into rubble as panicked people rushed onto the streets for safety.","content":"In less than a minute’s time, two massive earthquakes shook the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday evening, turning buildings into rubble as panicked people rushed onto the streets for safety.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/2-massive-earthquakes-rock-venezuela-less-than-minute","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Nick.Viviani@fox.com (Nick Viviani)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T03:00:17.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2282641271.jpg","slug":"2-massive-earthquakes-rock-venezuela-in-less-than-a-minute"},{"id":"rwg3fl","title":"‘Sister Letty,' a Texas nun taken by ICE while walking to Sunday Mass, released","excerpt":"A nun was released from immigration custody after she was arrested while walking to Mass in her habit in South Texas.\n\n\n\nSister Leticia Ugboaja, aka “Sister Letty,” was walking to Our Lady of Sorrows Church in McAllen, just a few miles from the U.S.-Mexico border, on Sunday when she was detained ...","content":"A nun was released from immigration custody after she was arrested while walking to Mass in her habit in South Texas.\n\n\n\nSister Leticia Ugboaja, aka “Sister Letty,” was walking to Our Lady of Sorrows Church in McAllen, just a few miles from the U.S.-Mexico border, on Sunday when she was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers.\n\n\n\nThe Department of Homeland Security and ICE have not responded to a request for comment since Sunday.\n\n\n\nParish officials posted a message on social media shortly after the arrest that gained traction in the news and prompted members of Congress, including U.S. Rep. Monica de la Cruz, to intervene on Ugboaja’s behalf.\n\n\n\n“We ask our parish family to please keep this religious sister Letty in your prayers. Reports indicate that she was detained by ICE while on her way to Sunday Mass. We pray for her safety, peace, and strength during this difficult time, and we hope for a swift and just resolution that allows her to be released soon,” the parish posted at about 1:40 p.m. Sunday.\n\n\n\nA few hours later, they shared an update that she was being released.\n\n\n\n“I just got off the phone with Secretary Mullin. I’m pleased to announce that Sister Letty will be coming home. My office worked closely with the Department of Homeland Security, and I’m grateful they acted to resolve this quickly. Thank you to everyone who kept her in their prayers. God is good,” the parish posted.\n\n\n\nThe nun is a member of the Daughters of Mary, Mother of Mercy and volunteered as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, according to Brenda Riojas, a spokesperson for the Diocese of Brownsville.\n\n\n\nUgboaja is also a registered nurse at South Texas Health System and worked previously for 10 years as a certified nursing assistant at DHR Health in Edinburg, Riojas confirmed.\n\n\n\nMembers of Congress representing South Texas intervened with federal officials. As of Monday, Ugboaja was back in her home.\n\n\n\n“We are grateful for the quick response of local representatives who reached out to the Department of Homeland Security to get her released from custody,” Riojas added in her statement.\n\n\n\nPresident Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown — including at sensitive sites such as houses of worship — has prompted faith leaders to adjust their response to church members who have become too afraid to attend. Some have encouraged online attendance, while others have offered help with errands, such as grocery shopping, for people too fearful to leave their homes.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/ice-releases-texas-nun/4042591/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Valerie Gonzalez | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-29T14:18:16.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Fsister-letty-olos-ap.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1920%2C1080","slug":"sister-letty-a-texas-nun-taken-by-ice-while-walking-to-sunday-mass-released"},{"id":"8k8387","title":"Cause of death revealed for ‘Lilo & Stitch' and ‘The Ring' actor Daveigh Chase","excerpt":"A cause of death has been revealed for 35-year-old former child actor Daveigh Chase, known for her roles in “Lilo & Stitch” and “The Ring.”\n\n\n\nThe Los Angeles County Medical Examiner indicated Chase’s cause of death was acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) with chronic polysubstance use, tak...","content":"A cause of death has been revealed for 35-year-old former child actor Daveigh Chase, known for her roles in “Lilo & Stitch” and “The Ring.”\n\n\n\nThe Los Angeles County Medical Examiner indicated Chase’s cause of death was acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) with chronic polysubstance use, taking more than one drug at the same time, listed under other significant conditions.\n\n\n\nChase died June 16 at a hospital, her father said in a text message to NBC News. Chase, who starred in Disney’s hit movie “Lilo & Stitch” in 2002 as the voice of Lilo, had been homeless and living in Los Angeles near the hospital, her father said.\n\n\n\nChase also had roles in the TV adaptation of the film from 2003 to 2006.\n\n\n\nShe also had roles in “ER,” “Charmed,” “The Practice” and “Sabrina the Teenage Witch.”\n\n\n\nIn 2002’s horror film “The Ring” about a cursed VHS tape, Chase portrayed the child ghost Samara. She won a MTV Movie Award for Best Villain and reprised the role in 2005’s “The Ring Two.”","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/daveigh-chase-cause-of-death/4042708/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Jonathan Lloyd","publishDate":"2026-06-29T14:15:42.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-108016193.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D3000%2C1942","slug":"cause-of-death-revealed-for-lilo-stitch-and-the-ring-actor-daveigh-chase"},{"id":"ko5mto","title":"‘I consider myself cancer-free,' Deion Sanders says he feels like his old self after surgery","excerpt":"Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders says he feels like his old — and younger — self again a year after undergoing surgery to remove his cancerous bladder.\n\n\n\n“I consider myself cancer-free,” thanks to robotic surgery that also reconstructed his bladder using part of his intestine, Sanders told The Associ...","content":"Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders says he feels like his old — and younger — self again a year after undergoing surgery to remove his cancerous bladder.\n\n\n\n“I consider myself cancer-free,” thanks to robotic surgery that also reconstructed his bladder using part of his intestine, Sanders told The Associated Press after getting a tutorial in the surgical system that was used in his operation.\n\n\n\nThis being Men’s Health Awareness Month, the University of Colorado football coach wanted to get a firsthand look at the Intuitive Da Vinci System, which is less invasive than open surgery, reduces hospital stays and speeds recovery.\n\n\n\n“I was fighting” last year at this time, Sanders recalled. “I was walking out on the property with a bag of blood and also urine and trying to get back. But this expedited the process. Last year at this time, I was in a whole different place, and I’m just thankful.”\n\n\n\nSanders missed football camps last summer in Boulder as he went through cancer treatments. The Buffaloes finished with a 3-9 mark a year after making a bowl game behind Shedeur Sanders and Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter.\n\n\n\nThis summer, he appears much fitter and more energetic as he oversees offseason training.\n\n\n\n“If I pull my shirt up, I’m not scarred, it’s not flawed. I’m not embarrassed by anything that transpired. I’m elated by everything that transpired,” Sanders said.\n\n\n\nAt a routine checkup last spring, a CT scan showed a mass on Sanders’ bladder. He was referred to the University of Colorado Anschutz, where he met Dr. Janet Kukreja, director of urologic oncology at the CU Cancer Center and UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital.\n\n\n\nSanders, who turns 59 later this summer, was diagnosed with a malignant tumor in his bladder. Although the tumor hadn’t reached the muscle layer in his bladder, it was considered “very high risk,” with a 50-50 chance of recurring or progressing after treatments.\n\n\n\nKukreja is among the small group of surgeons in the U.S. who perform robotic removal of the entire cancerous bladder — called a radical cystectomy — and robotic reconstruction of the organ, which involves having a section of intestine function as a bladder.\n\n\n\n“It got me back in the game, got me back on my feet and got me out of the darn hospital and back into the normalcy of my life,” Sanders said. “I’m here to let people know there’s another option if you need surgery.”\n\n\n\nHe called the robotic system his time machine.\n\n\n\n”I’d be a fool to be blessed the way I was blessed and not sound alarms,” Sanders said. “When I opened up a club years ago, I went to the mountaintop and told all the stations come on to the nightclub. So, why wouldn’t I do this? Saved me time so I could get back on the field, get back on my game instead of sitting up there in the hospital having a pity party. It saves you time. That’s what we’re all fighting for is time. We never know how much we get.”\n\n\n\nFootball past and present\n\n\n\nSanders has recently spent time with his son, Shedeur, who’s entering his second year with the Cleveland Browns and will compete for the starting job with Deshaun Watson in training camp.\n\n\n\n“He’s on vacation, but he’s going to the hills in St. Croix right now doing gassers,” Sanders said.\n\n\n\nAsked what he thought about Hunter, entering his second season in Jacksonville, possibly focusing on playing defensive back after pulling double duty as a DB and wide receiver in college, Sanders said: “I just want him to be happy. I can’t tell those coaches how to coach and Travis what he’s gifted to do. I just want him happy; that’s all I want.”\n\n\n\nAs for Julian “JuJu” Lewis, the Buffs’ starting quarterback and former five-star recruit out of Carrollton, Georgia, who took over the starting role as a freshman late last season, Sanders said those cameos will pay dividends in 2026.\n\n\n\n“I think the entire team is benefiting” from lessons learned last year and new faces arriving this spring, Sanders said. “I have the best coaching staff I’ve ever featured. Everybody’s unified. I just walked out of the weight room. They’re lifting their butts off and they can’t wait to go to camp. It’s going to be phenomenal.”","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/i-consider-myself-cancer-freedeion-sanders-says-he-feels-like-his-old-self-after-surgery/4042578/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Arnie Stapleton | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-29T14:13:58.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26180548569747.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D3936%2C2214","slug":"i-consider-myself-cancer-free-deion-sanders-says-he-feels-like-his-old-self-after-surgery"},{"id":"xqqc3g","title":"Man holding a machete and dragging a screaming woman fatally shot by neighbor, witnesses say","excerpt":"A woman’s screams for help led to a deadly confrontation with a man carrying a machete in Fort Worth late Sunday night. \n\n\n\nFort Worth Police said officers were called to the 2900 block of Ross Avenue at about 10:20 p.m. for a man with a weapon. \n\n\n\nWhen officers arrived, they found a man with an...","content":"A woman’s screams for help led to a deadly confrontation with a man carrying a machete in Fort Worth late Sunday night. \n\n\n\nFort Worth Police said officers were called to the 2900 block of Ross Avenue at about 10:20 p.m. for a man with a weapon. \n\n\n\nWhen officers arrived, they found a man with an apparent gunshot wound. Officers and Fort Worth firefighters provided medical care before the man was taken to a hospital, where he later died.\n\n\n\nWitnesses told investigators that before the shooting, the man had been involved in a verbal and physical argument with a woman, where he was “dragging the female down the street with a machete in his hand.”\n\n\n\nA resident who heard the woman screaming came outside and saw the man dragging the woman and told him to stop. Police were told the man with the machete then approached the man confronting him. That man then shot him at least one time. \n\n\n\nPolice said witnesses called 911, and that the man who shot the man carrying the machete remained at the scene, cooperated with investigators, and was interviewed by homicide detectives.\n\n\n\nThe Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office will determine the man’s identity, as well as the official cause and manner of death.\n\n\n\nOfficials did not say whether the woman had been injured.\n\n\n\nAt this time, no arrests have been made in the case.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/man-machete-shot-killed-fort-worth/4042536/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Deborah Ferguson, Shannon Miller and Frank Heinz","publishDate":"2026-06-29T13:19:54.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2019%2F09%2FFort-Worth-police-generic-1.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1920%2C1080","slug":"man-holding-a-machete-and-dragging-a-screaming-woman-fatally-shot-by-neighbor-witnesses-say"},{"id":"kgfd67","title":"Henry ‘Hank' Nava Jr. highway sign unveiled in front of fallen officer's family","excerpt":"Fort Worth city leaders unveiled the Hank Nava Jr. Memorial Highway sign on Monday, honoring the life, service, and legacy of the police officer’s impact on the community and law enforcement.\n\n\n\nFort Worth police officer Henry “Hank” Nava Jr. was shot and killed in 2005 while serving a warrant on...","content":"Fort Worth city leaders unveiled the Hank Nava Jr. Memorial Highway sign on Monday, honoring the life, service, and legacy of the police officer’s impact on the community and law enforcement.\n\n\n\nFort Worth police officer Henry “Hank” Nava Jr. was shot and killed in 2005 while serving a warrant on a parole violator.\n\n\n\nThe highway sign is on Northwest Loop 820, east of the Marine Creek Parkway exit ramp, in the grassy area adjacent to the freeway. City leaders and Nava’s family gathered at the spot for an unveiling ceremony.\n\n\n\nTeresa Nava-Salazar, Hank Nava’s widow, said the recognition for her late husband was the culmination of decades of work.\n\n\n\n“Twenty one years ago, I promised everyone that Hank’s name would not be forgotten,” Nava-Salazar said. “Hank deserves to be remembered. He is our legacy, as well as Fort Worth’s legacy. This memorial highway sign is another permanent reminder of him. Would he like all this attention? Probably not, but as long as I’m alive, his name will not be forgotten. Thank you to all who came today for this very special day.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFort Worth Councilmember Charles Lauersdorf said the sign was a long time coming and that it honors Nava’s legacy.\n\n\n\n“A lot of people came together to make today happen, but it wouldn’t have happened without y’all’s fierce advocacy reminding us of what today really means. So thank you. Please accept our apology for this taking entirely way too long,” said Lauersdorf. “It honors the Nava Family and what Hank stood for, and it’s not taking the path of least resistance. It’s running towards the chaos, not from the chaos. It’s leaving family behind, which is not the easy thing to do.” Lauersdorf added. “The sign honors a legacy. It honors everything that your family stood for. And quite frankly, it tells the thousands and millions of drivers that are gonna be driving through Fort Worth that this is a city that cares about its officers and its fallen officers and the sacrifices that we ask them to make and that some do.”\n\n\n\nPolice Chief Eddie Garcia spoke about what it means to him.\n\n\n\n“Thousands of people will pass the stretch of highway. Many may not know Hank’s story. But they will see his name. We hope it encourages them to pause, if only for a moment, and remember that our freedom, safety, and protection are secured through courage and selflessness from people like Hank,” Garcia said.\n\n\n\nLoved ones were also on hand for the event.\n\n\n\nHenry ‘Hank’ Nava \n\n\n\nHenry “Hank” Nava was fatally shot when he tried to arrest Stephen Herd on a parole violation at his mobile home on Nov. 29, 2005. Herd emerged from a bedroom with a 9 mm pistol and shot Nava in the head.\n\n\n\nNava died two days after the shooting. His patrol car, which was signed by friends and loved ones after his death, is now on permanent display inside the Fort Worth police headquarters.\n\n\n\nIn 2007, Herd was sentenced to life in prison for Nava’s murder. He died in 2021.\n\n\n\nIn 2011, Nava’s 10-year-old son changed his name to Henry Nava III to honor his slain father. \n\n\n\nLast year, family and friends gathered for a vigil in his honor and his family continues to hold an annual blood drive in his honor.\n\n\nThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/henry-hank-nava-jr-memorial-highway-sign-unveiled-in-front-of-fallen-officers-family/4042514/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Charles Nichelson","publishDate":"2026-06-29T12:30:43.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Fposter-frame-1782752472569.png%3Ffit%3D1920%2C1080%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"henry-hank-nava-jr-highway-sign-unveiled-in-front-of-fallen-officers-family"},{"id":"f0zy2m","title":"Dallas begins cleanup at Trinity River dump site","excerpt":"The city of Dallas has started a massive cleanup of an illegal dumpsite along the Trinity River after police arrested a man for running a dumping scheme on the property he allegedly stole with a forged deed.","content":"The city of Dallas has started a massive cleanup of an illegal dumpsite along the Trinity River after police arrested a man for running a dumping scheme on the property he allegedly stole with a forged deed.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/video/fmc-y2joxhgyypxlrypy","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-06-30T00:12:22.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fgn0io1y2b1sw401m%2Fx3lfs058l48wq1xh.jpg","slug":"dallas-begins-cleanup-at-trinity-river-dump-site"},{"id":"3wkqm8","title":"Soccer star's wife dies saving 1-year-old daughter during Venezuela earthquakes","excerpt":"The wife of a Venezuelan soccer star died while protecting their 1-year-old daughter during the twin earthquakes that devastated the South American country last week.\n\n\n\nHéctor Bello, a defender for Venezuela’s professional soccer team Marítimo de La Guaira, announced on Instagram that his wife, ...","content":"The wife of a Venezuelan soccer star died while protecting their 1-year-old daughter during the twin earthquakes that devastated the South American country last week.\n\n\n\nHéctor Bello, a defender for Venezuela’s professional soccer team Marítimo de La Guaira, announced on Instagram that his wife, Andrea Bello, was killed as she used her body to shield their daughter, Alana, as their building collapsed during Wednesday’s earthquakes. Alana survived and was rescued from the rubble.\n\n\n\n“You’ll always be our favorite heroine, Mommy,” Bello wrote in Spanish in a post paying tribute to his late wife. “I’ll make sure to remind our baby girl how wonderful you were and how much you loved her.”\n\n\n\n“I’ll tell her the story of how you saved her, my love — how you gave your own life for our daughter, how you were a brave woman who, even as you breathed your last breaths, never abandoned her,” he added. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccording to Cumaná de Campeones, a local Venezuelan soccer organization, Andrea Bello was “found dead in the rubble” of the collapsed building where she lived following the earthquakes.\n\n\n\n“His daughter survived the collapse of the building where the entire family lived,” the organization said, adding, “The entire state of Sucre and the entire football community embrace you and stand with you in respect and solidarity, hoping you find peace in this time of sorrow.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenezuela was hit by powerful 7.2 and 7.5-magnitude twin earthquakes that occured within 39 seconds of each other on June 24. As of Monday, 1,450 people have been reported dead, with thousands more still missing as rescue missions remain underway, according to The Associated Press. The event is believed to be the largest earthquake in the South American country in over a century. \n\n\n\nIn a series of emotional Instagram posts, Bello shared updates on his daughter’s condition and the heartbreak he’s enduring over the death of his wife. \n\n\n\n“My daughter and her aunt are doing well, they won’t be discharged today – they’re staying at the hospital. Thank you so much for supporting me through this immense pain,” he wrote Friday from a hospital in Caracas.\n\n\n\nIn another post, Bello shared a message to his daughter.\n\n\n\n“I need you to be strong,” he wrote. “Just wait a little longer. I need you to be the one to heal my heart, which is in pieces.”\n\n\n\n“You won’t see your daddy strong or smiling like always, but I promise to heal and make you the happiest girl in the world,” the 28-year-old added. “Now it’s just you and me and your mommy watching over us from heaven. I know Andrea will give me strength.”\n\n\n\nThe soccer star concluded with a message to Alana on Andrea’s behalf. “I know that if she had a minute to say something to me,” he wrote, “she would tell me to protect you with my life like she did, and not to forget to always buy you the bananas you love so much.”\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tU.S. and World\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVenezuela\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 28\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTeams scramble to locate survivors four days after Venezuela earthquakes as death toll rises to 1,450\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNatural Disasters\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 27\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat to know about ‘doublet' earthquakes like the destructive pair that hit Venezuela\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVenezuela\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 25\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow to help those impacted by earthquakes in Venezuela\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\tThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/soccer-star-wife-dies-protecting-daughter-venezuela-earthquakes/4042435/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Katharine Lee","publishDate":"2026-06-29T12:18:55.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2F730109472_18053568383763047_4035207464058785332_n.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1440%2C810","slug":"soccer-stars-wife-dies-saving-1-year-old-daughter-during-venezuela-earthquakes"},{"id":"ln3yre","title":"Dallas begins cleanup at Trinity River illegal dump site","excerpt":"The city of Dallas has started a massive cleanup of an illegal dumpsite along the Trinity River after police arrested a man for running a dumping scheme on the property he allegedly stole with a forged deed.","content":"The city of Dallas has started a massive cleanup of an illegal dumpsite along the Trinity River after police arrested a man for running a dumping scheme on the property he allegedly stole with a forged deed.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/dallas-begins-cleanup-trinity-river-illegal-dump-site","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Lori.Brown@fox.com (Lori Brown)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T22:46:42.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F062926-trinity-river-dumping-qt-530-pkg_kdfw7dfa_1_00.00.13.08.jpg","slug":"dallas-begins-cleanup-at-trinity-river-illegal-dump-site"},{"id":"t0nl5t","title":"Widely used heart, kidney medications recalled due to ‘foreign substance'","excerpt":"Nearly one million bottles of common heart and kidney prescription medication have been voluntarily recalled due to “presence of a foreign substance,” according to a Food and Drug enforcement report.\n\n\n\nThe recall was issued by California drugmaker Amgen June 4, the report said. In total, more th...","content":"Nearly one million bottles of common heart and kidney prescription medication have been voluntarily recalled due to “presence of a foreign substance,” according to a Food and Drug enforcement report.\n\n\n\nThe recall was issued by California drugmaker Amgen June 4, the report said. In total, more than 944,000 bottles were recalled, with the prescription pills distributed to patients nationwide.\n\n\n\nOne of the medications recalled was Coloranor (generic name ivabradine), the report said, with 5 mg tablets and a number of lots impacted. Expiration dates range from Aug. 2026 to Dec. 2028. The other drug was Sensipar (generic name cinacalcet), with 30 mg tablets recalled. \n\n\n\nSensipar was recalled, the report said, due to deviations during the manufacturing process, which could impact the safety and effectiveness of the pills. \n\n\n\nAccording to Amgen, Colanor is used to treat heart failure. The drug was approved by the FDA in 2015. Sensipar is typically used to treat chronic kidney disease.\n\n\n\nThe recall comes amid other recent drug and medication recalls, including recalls involving blood pressure and anxiety prescriptions. \n\n\n\nNBC Chicago reached out to Amgen for comment on this story. \n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRecalls\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApr 15\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBottles of Xanax recalled nationwide. Here's what to know\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRecalls\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 22\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThousands of bottles of blood pressure medication recalled nationwide","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/recall-alert/heart-kidney-medication-recalled-due-to-foreign-substance/4042771/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Francie Swidler","publishDate":"2026-06-29T12:10:26.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2023%2F03%2FGettyImages-185235418.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D4256%2C2832","slug":"widely-used-heart-kidney-medications-recalled-due-to-foreign-substance"},{"id":"l34gkk","title":"Fort Worth prepares for Fourth of July fireworks celebration","excerpt":"Fort Worth's Fourth at Panther Island Pavilion gears up for a massive July 4th fireworks show and festival, with organizers expecting record crowds in North Texas for the nation's 250th anniversary.","content":"Fort Worth's Fourth at Panther Island Pavilion gears up for a massive July 4th fireworks show and festival, with organizers expecting record crowds in North Texas for the nation's 250th anniversary.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/fort-worth-fourth-july-fireworks-celebration","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Dionne.Anglin@fox.com (Dionne Anglin)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T21:57:11.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fv-fort-worth-fourth_kdfw7b09_146_mxf_00.00.02.30.jpg","slug":"fort-worth-prepares-for-fourth-of-july-fireworks-celebration"},{"id":"7k2k7w","title":"JetBlue plane collides with drone in New York City","excerpt":"A JetBlue pilot reported hitting a drone as the flight made its approach to John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City Monday, aviation officials say.\n\n\n\n\nThe pilot reported the incident at an altitude of about 3,000 feet while the flight was on its final approach to the Queens hub ar...","content":"A JetBlue pilot reported hitting a drone as the flight made its approach to John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City Monday, aviation officials say.\n\n\n\n\nThe pilot reported the incident at an altitude of about 3,000 feet while the flight was on its final approach to the Queens hub around 7:15 a.m. Air traffic control radio showed the pilot say, “it hit us right above the cockpit.”\n\n\n\nJetBlue said in a statement that the flight, which had departed from Las Vegas, landed without incident or any additional help. Customers deplaned normally, and post-flight inspection revealed no damage or evidence of a collision.\n\n\n\n“We collided with a drone back there in the turn,” the pilot told an air traffic controller, according to ATC.com.\n\n\n\nThe airline asserted safety as its top priority, and pledged to cooperate in any related investigations. The Airbus A321 plane, which flew overnight to the NYC airport, was removed from service so it could be inspected. The FBI said it was investigating.\n\n\n\nThat hasn’t been the only drone-related incident at a local airport in the last few days. \n\n\n\nA recording from ATC.com captured a scare for a Newark-bound United flight on Friday afternoon. \n\n\n\nMoments after that flight saw the drone, a second plane confirmed its own sighting a mile “to the right of us.”\n\n\n\nThe Federal Aviation Administration is investigating both cases. The agency gets more than 100 drone-sighting reports near airports each month. It says flying a drone so close to aircraft is not only dangerous, but illegal.\n\n\n\nDrones are generally allowed to fly below 400 feet, but the FAA does restrict airspace around airports and public events like the World Cup because of safety concerns. Law enforcement officials say that even when a drone pilot is just trying to shoot an overhead video, their presence distracts officers from dealing with other potential threats.\n\n\n\nBut even though drones are supposed to stay under 400 feet unless their pilots get approval, many drones are capable of flying more than 3,000 feet in the air. Scott Shtofman, who is with the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International, said even a drone as small as five pounds or so can fly that high.\n\n\n\n“Now the rules restrict that, but that doesn’t mean that somebody couldn’t do it,” said Shtofman, who is vice president and counsel for regulatory affairs for the trade group.\n\n\n\nDrone operators that violate restricted airspace can face substantial fines and even lose their license or have their drones confiscated. But Shtofman said collisions between drones and other aircraft have been rare thus far.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/jetblue-flight-hits-drone-jfk-airport/4042710/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Jennifer Millman and Josh Funk | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-29T12:03:57.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2019%2F09%2Fjetblue-generic1-1.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D722%2C406","slug":"jetblue-plane-collides-with-drone-in-new-york-city"},{"id":"lwxjn3","title":"Virginia team rescues survivors from quake rubble in Venezuela: ‘A very emotional experience'","excerpt":"A mix of rescue teams and civilians on Sunday peered at a mountain of rubble almost indistinguishable from the other ruins lining swathes of the northern Venezuelan coast following two devastating earthquakes.\n\n\n\nIn the days since Wednesday’s 7.2 and 7.5 quakes, search teams and locals had believ...","content":"A mix of rescue teams and civilians on Sunday peered at a mountain of rubble almost indistinguishable from the other ruins lining swathes of the northern Venezuelan coast following two devastating earthquakes.\n\n\n\nIn the days since Wednesday’s 7.2 and 7.5 quakes, search teams and locals had believed that there were no signs of life under the concrete mass in La Guaira state, one of the hardest-hit areas.\n\n\n\nThen on Sunday came a burst of movement. A pair of dust-coated legs was pulled out of a hole by rescue teams from Virginia, France and Venezuela.\n\n\n\nTeams gently carried the man from the structure where he had been trapped for four days, his body slack but still gripping his phone, onto a black tarp and administered an IV.\n\n\n\nThen came his young son, pulled shirtless and almost unresponsive over a pack of hard-hat clad rescue workers with the words “Fairfax County Urban Search & Rescue” emblazoned on the backs. \n\n\n\n“Slow, slow, gentle, gentle,” chanted rescue teams in a mix of Spanish and English, as they passed the father and son through a crowd of onlookers into a nearby ambulance. \n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVenezuela\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 25\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow to help those impacted by earthquakes in Venezuela\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNatural Disasters\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 27\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat to know about ‘doublet' earthquakes like the destructive pair that hit Venezuela\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nThe teams burst out into applause days into search and rescue efforts, at a time that hope of finding survivors was dimming.\n\n\n\nAssociated Press journalists Juan Pablo Arraez and Matías Delacroix were among the throng of people who witnessed the rescue.\n\n\n\nOn Sunday, Arraez said they were scouring the La Guaira region “trying to see if we can see any miracles” when they found the U.S. rescue teams and local civilians calmly working to pull the father and son out of the building.\n\n\n\n“At this stage many begin to lose hope. You see that in their faces,” Arraez said, as helicopters flew overhead. “When somebody makes it out alive, this father and son. It’s more than a glimpse, it’s real hope for people.”\n\n\n\nVirginia Task Force 1, a group of 80 first responders from Fairfax County, deployed to Venezuela on Friday with 70,000 pounds of medical and rescue equipment. Over the weekend the team also successfully rescued a mother and her 9-month-old baby from a collapsed building.\n\n\n\n\n\n“It was a very emotional experience, and it’s great when all of the residents around you and the Venezuelans are clapping along because they’re happy that these rescues are occurring,” John Morrison, a spokesman for the Fairfax County Urban Search and Rescue Team, told NBC affiliate WAVY.\n\n\n\nMorrison said the mother and child were found trapped deep within the rubble, but miraculously escaped severe physical harm.\n\n\n\nThe one-two punch of the earthquakes has been the greatest natural disaster the South American nation has faced in decades.\n\n\n\nAuthorities reported 1,450 people were dead on Sunday, with thousands more injured and many more missing.\n\n\n\nThe first 48 to 72 hours after a natural disaster are crucial to rescue efforts, though survival can be extended if people have access to food and water. \n\n\n\n\n\nBut small moments of optimism, solidarity and humanity like this have cut through almost overwhelming grief.\n\n\n\nVenezuelan firefighters poured water into the mouth of a dust-covered dog peeking its head through cracks in the concrete.\n\n\n\nAfter being trapped for 70 hours, one woman sat up on a stretcher, grinning and waving at cheering crowds as she was loaded on a gurney into an ambulance. \n\n\n\n——\n\n\n\nAssociated Press photojournalist Matías Delacroix contributed to this report.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/virginia-rescue-team-earthquake-survivors-venezuela/4042484/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Juan Pablo Arraez, Matias Delacroix and Megan Janetsky | The Associated Press 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Freemon)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T20:35:59.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fjordanking.jpg","slug":"king-abdullah-ii-of-jordan-visits-richardson-restaurant-during-world-cup-visit"},{"id":"6nnyn2","title":"Three of Texas' 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders arrested in Houston, Plano, and Hidalgo","excerpt":"Three fugitives on the Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders list are back in custody following a series of multi-agency arrests across the state.","content":"Three fugitives on the Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders list are back in custody following a series of multi-agency arrests across the state.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/three-texas-10-most-wanted-sex-offenders-arrested-houston-plano-hidalgo","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Joseph.Rowe@fox.com (Joseph Rowe)","publishDate":"2026-06-30T23:34:09.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox7austin.com%2Fwww.fox7austin.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F3-fugitives-captured.jpg","inBriefing":true,"slug":"three-of-texas-10-most-wanted-sex-offenders-arrested-in-houston-plano-and-hidalgo"},{"id":"flfwgt","title":"American pride reaches lowest level in quarter century, poll finds","excerpt":"As the U.S. gears up for its 250th anniversary, a new poll reveals American national pride has plummeted to its lowest level in over two decades.","content":"As the U.S. gears up for its 250th anniversary, a new poll reveals American national pride has plummeted to its lowest level in over two decades.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/american-pride-reaches-lowest-level-quarter-century-poll","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T18:06:13.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Famerican-pride-getty-scaled.jpg","slug":"american-pride-reaches-lowest-level-in-quarter-century-poll-finds"},{"id":"x6thqh","title":"After tumor discovery, surgery complications, man grapples with a life changed","excerpt":"The procedure, the surgeon explained, was relatively low risk. It was sensitive — any procedure that goes through the nose and toward the brain is bound to be — but it was also fairly straightforward. Just a biopsy.\n\n\n\nPerry Lynch, a 59-year-old Texan, turned out to be the exception. In his case,...","content":"The procedure, the surgeon explained, was relatively low risk. It was sensitive — any procedure that goes through the nose and toward the brain is bound to be — but it was also fairly straightforward. Just a biopsy.\n\n\n\nPerry Lynch, a 59-year-old Texan, turned out to be the exception. In his case, the biopsy of a mass at the base of his skull resulted in a rare complication and marked the beginning of a cascade of medical events that have fundamentally changed his life.\n\n\n\nBefore the procedure, Lynch was active. He played tennis when he had time, he said, and he regularly rode his mountain bike. Since February 2025, when he underwent the biopsy at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, that’s changed.\n\n\n\nHe described his most troubling symptoms like this: He has double vision. He’s sometimes gripped by searing pain through the back of his head. He struggles so much with balance that it is, some days, a Herculean feat to walk to the mailbox and back.\n\n\n\nYou can read more from our media partner, The Dallas Morning News.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dallas-morning-news/after-tumor-discovery-and-surgery-complications-north-texas-man-grapples-with-a-life-changed/4042471/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Emily Brindley | The Dallas Morning News","publishDate":"2026-06-29T10:47:06.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Fratio3x2_960.webp%3Ffit%3D960%2C640%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"after-tumor-discovery-surgery-complications-man-grapples-with-a-life-changed"},{"id":"bhyfc9","title":"Texas and Oklahoma partner on real-time traffic data to cut highway delays","excerpt":"TxDOT and Oklahoma have launched a real-time data-sharing traffic network. The upgrade came just in time to manage the massive travel surges expected for the World Cup, according to TxDOT officials.","content":"TxDOT and Oklahoma have launched a real-time data-sharing traffic network. The upgrade came just in time to manage the massive travel surges expected for the World Cup, according to TxDOT officials.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/texas-oklahoma-partner-real-time-traffic-data-cut-highway-delays","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Joseph.Rowe@fox.com (Joseph Rowe)","publishDate":"2026-06-30T21:17:43.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox7austin.com%2Fwww.fox7austin.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F05%2Ftexas-highway.jpg","slug":"texas-and-oklahoma-partner-on-real-time-traffic-data-to-cut-highway-delays"},{"id":"f27x86","title":"Crazy Cool Family: Created for a purpose","excerpt":"One of the most important things a parent can do is help a child understand this simple truth: You were created on purpose and for a purpose.\nChildren are not accidents. They are not random combinations of personality traits, talents, emotions and weaknesses. Every child is intentionally designed...","content":"One of the most important things a parent can do is help a child understand this simple truth: You were created on purpose and for a purpose.\nChildren are not accidents. They are not random combinations of personality traits, talents, emotions and weaknesses. Every child is intentionally designed by God with unique gifts, desires, perspectives and callings.\nPsalm 139:13 says, “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.” Before anyone else saw them, God saw them. Before anyone understood them, God understood them.\nThat means even the qualities that frustrate us as parents may actually point toward part of God’s design and purpose for their lives.\nThe strong-willed child can develop into a courageous leader who creates great purpose and change in a company or ministry. \nThe emotional child can develop into deeply compassionate person who cares for the unloved. \nThe endlessly curious child can develop into an innovator who brings new and improved products or ways of doing things. \nThe quiet child can develop into a wise and discerning writer whose words inspire others.\nWhat if our goal is to see our children as God sees them and to call out His gifts in them?\nThe world is constantly trying to label our children through performance, appearance, popularity and success. The world tries to put our children in a certain box of trying to be like everyone else in order to be liked or admired.\nBut parents have the privilege of speaking a deeper purpose for our children. We know them best so we can call out in them their unique giftings and talents. The world tells them who they are not. Parents tell children who they are.\nWe tell them what God tells them in the next verse of Psalm 139: “I praise you because you are fearfully and wonderfully made.” When is the last time you have said something like that to your child? \nWe say it to them because they are fearfully and wonderfully made. That child may be on your very last nerve but it doesn’t change the way God made them. They are fearfully and wonderfully made. They are uniquely gifted. They do have an incredible purpose in life to pursue – with your encouragement. \nHow do we inspire our child toward God’s purpose for their lives? Over and over in everyday moments—encouraging their gifts, noticing what energizes them, affirming character, and helping them connect their passions to purpose. Consistently telling them who they are and encouraging them to live like it.\nWhen children begin to believe they were created on purpose and for a purpose, it changes how they see themselves, their future, and even God.\nAnd parents have the incredible privilege of helping them discover that purpose one conversation at a time.\nThe post Crazy Cool Family: Created for a purpose appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/06/28/crazy-cool-family-created-for-a-purpose/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)","author":"Don &#38; Suzanne Manning","publishDate":"2026-06-28T12:00:29.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"crazy-cool-family-created-for-a-purpose"},{"id":"enwgr4","title":"Klyde Warren Park will get a $200M expansion, Dallas city leaders announce","excerpt":"Dallas city leaders announced a $200 million, 1.7-acre expansion of Klyde Warren Park over the Woodall Rodgers Freeway, featuring a new event pavilion, ice skating rink, and lawns to further connect Uptown and Downtown.","content":"Dallas city leaders announced a $200 million, 1.7-acre expansion of Klyde Warren Park over the Woodall Rodgers Freeway, featuring a new event pavilion, ice skating rink, and lawns to further connect Uptown and Downtown.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/klyde-warren-park-will-get-200-expansion-dallas-city-leaders-announce","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Tisia.Muzinga@fox.com (Tisia Muzinga)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T18:55:37.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fkwp-expansion-project-_-part-1_2026_06_29t0711ct_9_07.11.43.18.jpg","slug":"klyde-warren-park-will-get-a-200m-expansion-dallas-city-leaders-announce"},{"id":"y12jsh","title":"Texas gas prices well below national average ahead of July Fourth travel","excerpt":"Texas gas prices are well below the national average as travelers gear up for Fourth of July holiday travel, according to the American Automobile Association.","content":"Texas gas prices are well below the national average as travelers gear up for Fourth of July holiday travel, according to the American Automobile Association.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/texas-gas-prices-well-below-national-average-ahead-july-fourth-travel","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Steven.Ardary@fox.com (Steven Ardary)","publishDate":"2026-06-30T18:07:35.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox7austin.com%2Fwww.fox7austin.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F11%2Fab0e29ff-FRI-CW-Gas-Prices-9PKG-0304_WITI2b94_186_mp4_00.00.33.00.jpg","slug":"texas-gas-prices-well-below-national-average-ahead-of-july-fourth-travel"},{"id":"5mx67k","title":"Body of missing man recovered from Benbrook Lake","excerpt":"Search crews have recovered the body of a man who disappeared beneath the surface of Benbrook Lake after jumping into the water to rescue a child over the weekend, state authorities confirmed Monday morning.","content":"Search crews have recovered the body of a man who disappeared beneath the surface of Benbrook Lake after jumping into the water to rescue a child over the weekend, state authorities confirmed Monday morning.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/search-missing-man-benbrook-lake-slowed-due-high-winds-underwater-terrain","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Amber.Kite@fox.com (Amber Kite)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T16:28:04.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F062926-sky-4-952a-kdfweme002_09_52_40_1_mpg_00.08.38.52.jpg","slug":"body-of-missing-man-recovered-from-benbrook-lake"},{"id":"5ymuey","title":"Haslet congregation blocks return of pastor who hired sex offender son","excerpt":"Congregation members of a North Texas church have voted against reinstating their former senior pastor, months after he stepped down for secretly employing his son, a lifetime registered sex offender, on the church and school campus.","content":"Congregation members of a North Texas church have voted against reinstating their former senior pastor, months after he stepped down for secretly employing his son, a lifetime registered sex offender, on the church and school campus.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/haslet-congregation-blocks-return-pastor-who-hired-sex-offender-son","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Amber.Kite@fox.com (Amber Kite)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T16:18:35.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2Fv-heritage-baptist-church-sex-offender-update-9p_00.00.26.32.jpg","slug":"haslet-congregation-blocks-return-of-pastor-who-hired-sex-offender-son"},{"id":"54c19d","title":"Fort Worth neighbor kills machete-wielding man who was attacking woman","excerpt":"A neighbor fatally shot a man wielding a machete who was allegedly arguing with a woman and dragging her down a Fort Worth street. Police say no arrests have been made.","content":"A neighbor fatally shot a man wielding a machete who was allegedly arguing with a woman and dragging her down a Fort Worth street. Police say no arrests have been made.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/fort-worth-shooting-machete-attack","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Paige.Ellenberger@fox.com (Paige Ellenberger)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T15:36:19.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fkdfwu20_8232_mxf_02.07.33.12.jpg","slug":"fort-worth-neighbor-kills-machete-wielding-man-who-was-attacking-woman"},{"id":"efalzo","title":"Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis charged in gambling scandal","excerpt":"Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted in the latest round of charges in the government’s gambling investigation, authorities said Monday.\n\n\n\nWhen he was playing for the Milwaukee Bucks in 2024, Beasley agreed to tailor his performance based on betting trends in those ga...","content":"Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted in the latest round of charges in the government’s gambling investigation, authorities said Monday.\n\n\n\nWhen he was playing for the Milwaukee Bucks in 2024, Beasley agreed to tailor his performance based on betting trends in those games, prosecutors alleged.\n\n\n\n“Bribery and insider betting schemes like this one involving former NBA players and a current NBA player agent who exploited inside NBA information for profit erode the integrity of American sports and victimize the sports-watching public,” U.S. Attorney Joseph Nocella Jr. said.\n\n\n\nBeasley’s attorney was not immediately available for comment. The identity of Davis’ lawyer was not immediately known.\n\n\n\nNocella said the scheme involved hundreds of thousands of dollars. Six people were named in the indictment returned in Brooklyn. Davis, who has been out of the NBA since 2022, was among those placing bets on Beasley’s performance, the indictment states.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tgambling\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 26\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGambling disorder diagnoses spike in states that legalized sports betting, study shows\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsports\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMar 27, 2024\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat are the gambling policies for each sports league? Here's what players can and can't bet on\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nIn April, former NBA player Damon Jones, 49, became the first person to plead guilty in a gambling sweep that led to the arrests of more than 30 people, including reputed mobsters and other basketball figures.\n\n\n\nJones entered guilty pleas to two counts of conspiracy to commit wire fraud for his role in schemes to defraud major sportsbooks, including DraftKings and FanDuel, and filch millions of dollars from unwitting poker players.\n\n\n\nJones said he used “insider information” through his relationships in the NBA to gain an edge in sports bets.\n\n\n\nBeasley last played for the Detroit Pistons in the 2024-25 season, averaging 16 points. He is one of five players in NBA history with more than 300 3-pointers in a season; he made 319 in 2024-25 and has not played in the NBA since because of his involvement in the betting investigations. He played briefly for a team in Puerto Rico earlier this year.\n\n\n\nDavis was a journeyman who was primarily a backup in his 12-year career that saw him play for eight different franchises and earn roughly $48 million in gross salary. He averaged 5.9 points and 6.4 rebounds per game and last appeared in the NBA in 2022. Beasley and Davis briefly were teammates in Minnesota in the 2020-21 season.\n\n\n\nOne of the biggest figures in the sprawling gambling investigation is Chauncey Billups, a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame who was coach of the Portland Trail Blazers when he was charged last year.\n\n\n\nBillups is accused of participating in a conspiracy to fix high-stakes card games tied to La Cosa Nostra organized crime families that cheated unsuspecting gamblers out of at least $7 million. He has pleaded not guilty.\n\n\n\nAnother key figure is Terry Rozier, who was on the Miami Heat when he was charged in 2025. Rozier is accused of conspiring with friends to help them win bets on his performance during a 2023 game when he played for the Charlotte Hornets. He, too, has pleaded not guilty.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/nba/malik-beasley-ed-davis-charged-gambling-sports-betting-scandal/4042422/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-29T10:44:30.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2F260629-malik-beasley-getty.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D3913%2C2201","slug":"former-nba-players-malik-beasley-and-ed-davis-charged-in-gambling-scandal"},{"id":"uziq1i","title":"Three women arrested in deadly stabbing of another woman","excerpt":"Three women were arrested Thursday afternoon for a deadly stabbing near the Val Verde Regional Medical Center. \n\n\n\nPolice say they were called around 2 p.m. after a woman was reportedly stabbed multiple times. The woman who was stabbed was taken to San Antonio for emergency treatment, but later d...","content":"Three women were arrested Thursday afternoon for a deadly stabbing near the Val Verde Regional Medical Center. \n\n\n\nPolice say they were called around 2 p.m. after a woman was reportedly stabbed multiple times. The woman who was stabbed was taken to San Antonio for emergency treatment, but later died around 9 p.m.\n\n\n\nPolice say the victim is a 32-year-old woman and arrested three suspects: Kitty Mia Diaz, 21; Amaya Cookie Diaz, 19; and Kyandra Renee Faz, 21.\n\n\n\nPolice say surveillance video, other evidence, and witnesses led them to the arrests. The trio has now been charged with murder and were taken to GEO Correctional Facility.\n\n\n\nPolice say the investigation is ongoing and more charges may be filed.\n\n\n\n\nThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/three-women-including-sisters-arrested-in-deadly-stabbing-of-woman/4042448/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Charles Nichelson","publishDate":"2026-06-29T10:27:30.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2021%2F09%2Fdel-rio-texas-state-police-02.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1920%2C1080","slug":"three-women-arrested-in-deadly-stabbing-of-another-woman"},{"id":"y2hx4r","title":"Dusty May takes over as Dallas Mavericks head coach","excerpt":"The Dallas Mavericks introduced new head coach Dusty May, who is taking over for Jason Kidd. The Mavericks and Kidd mutually agreed to part ways after five seasons together that included a run to the NBA Finals.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMay won a national championship in his second season at Michigan, but has neve...","content":"The Dallas Mavericks introduced new head coach Dusty May, who is taking over for Jason Kidd. The Mavericks and Kidd mutually agreed to part ways after five seasons together that included a run to the NBA Finals.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMay won a national championship in his second season at Michigan, but has never been a college head coach before.\n\n\n\nMay is excited to join the Mavs front office. \n\n\n\n“Masai (Ujiri), Mike (Schmitz), Patrick (Dumont), everyone was aligned on doing this together and building a foundation to get the Mavericks back on a championship level, and it started with last year’s draft. It continues with this year’s draft and also with the group we have. I’ve spoken with all the players. I’ve met several of them. And these guys are going to be easy to root for. They’re winners. They’re great citizens, great human beings. And so it’s just, it’s an exciting time to be a part of this organization. It’s very difficult to leave the situation we were in, but it was very simple because it was the Mavericks and the people that were here and going to work with every single day,” May said.\n\n\n\nUjiri said he was really looking forward to working with May.\n\n\n\n“One thing with Coach Dusty is how collaborative he is. And, honestly, it’s the people he wants to bring in. You know, he asks us questions, and we give him the best advice we can,” Ujiri said. “But he’s done this at the highest level, you know, bringing in people that you trust, hard workers.”\n\n\n\nThe Mavericks selected one of May’s former players, Morez Johnson, Jr., with the ninth overall pick in the NBA draft last week. Two other starters were top 15 picks in the draft as well.\n\n\n\nJohnson attended May’s introduction, sitting close to NBA Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg.\n\n\n\nMay said he did not decide to leave Michigan until after NBA combine.\n\n\n\n“At that point, I had full intentions of being back at Michigan no matter what, and we had a great conversation, had nothing to do with this position,” May said. “It was mentioned that ‘would I have any interest in this job,’ and my eyes lit up… I said, ‘There’s certain criteria for any job that we coaches have. Mine’s always been a little bit different, but this job checks all of them.'” \n\n\n\nMay said he was excited to work with former NBA champion point guard Kyrie Irving.\n\n\n\n“Kyrie knows what it takes to win a championship. So as a first-time NBA coach, I’m going to lean on him in a lot of areas. And someone as intelligent as he is is going to bring a lot to the table for all of us. And so, you know someone he’s one of the greatest point guards to ever play our game. I mean, he’s a jazz musician, and so I can’t wait to be around him every day and, just help him on his journey,” May said.\n\n\n\nMay previously coached at Florida Atlantic, where he reached the 2023 NCAA Final Four. May began his college coaching career as an assistant at Murray State in 2005-06. He then served on staffs at UAB, Louisiana Tech and Florida before getting his first head coaching job at FAU.\n\n\n\nHe took over at Florida Atlantic in 2018 and had four consecutive seasons of finishing just over .500 — before striking gold in the 2022-23 season, going 35-4 and taking the Owls on that improbable Final Four run.\n\n\n\nHe went 25-9 at FAU the following season, then went to Michigan and brought the Wolverines back to prominence. Michigan went 27-10 two seasons ago before the run to the championship. May won the Big Ten twice in two seasons.\n\n\n\nMay plans to hit the ground running in Dallas.\n\n\n\n“We have some veterans that have done it before in pivotal moments, and we have some young guys that are on the cusp of breakthrough seasons and taking a lot of pride in being a part of the team. So I felt like we’ve all overachieved. And so if we’re all committed to play an incredibly unselfish basketball, competing at the highest level and really, really sharing the success and caring about each other, then we’ll surpass all expectations. But it’s going to take some health and other things. But I know one that will put a staff together that’s going to be in there every single day, serving our players, helping them with a plan to be the absolute best they can be,” May said.\n\n\n\nMay’s record in his last four college seasons was 124-26, an .827 winning percentage that was third best in all of major college men’s basketball over that span behind Houston’s Kelvin Sampson (.861) and Duke’s Jon Scheyer (.832), who coach at national powers.\n\n\n\nThe Indiana native was a student manager for the Hoosiers and coach Bob Knight while he was in school there from 1996-2000. He gained experience in scouting, video operations, and player development while with the Hall of Fame coach, who died in 2023.\n\n\n\n“I played Division II one year and didn’t have a great experience. And at that point in my life, I just wanted to be a high school coach in Indiana like my coach. So I went to work for Coach Knight, with all intents and purposes, of just being a high school coach. While I was there, I learned that you could actually not play major basketball and still be a coach in college,” May said. “But immediately after becoming a head coach, I instantly started referring back to the lessons that I learned from him the day-to-day. And I think it’s a lot like your parents, you know, your kids, hopefully, take what you said later on when it’s time to apply those things.” \n\n\n\nMay credits his players for his coaching success.\n\n\n\n“I’ve worked for great coaches, and I wouldn’t be here without them. I’m a piece of all of them, but it’s incredible how much I’ve learned from each and every player. You know, even our three draftees and I. And so I learned something. I learned significant amounts about playing the game, about how they, you know, operate from each of them. And I feel like it’s just a combination of being around so many driven, successful people.” May said. \n\n\n\nThe Mavericks did not say who would coach the summer league roster this year.\n\n\n\nAP Basketball Writer Tim Reynolds in Miami and AP Sports Writer Stephen Hawkins in Arlington, Texas, contributed to this report.\nThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/dallas-mavericks/dusty-may-takes-over-as-dallas-mavericks-head-coach/4042434/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Charles Nichelson and SCHUYLER DIXON | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-29T10:08:54.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Fposter-frame-1782759803716.png%3Ffit%3D1920%2C1080%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"dusty-may-takes-over-as-dallas-mavericks-head-coach"},{"id":"ze4izz","title":"Taylor Swift wedding invites came with NDAs, source tells NBC News; MSG bash set for Friday","excerpt":"People have been talking about “THE wedding” well before he ever proposed. \n\n\n\nSo will Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tie the knot at Madison Square Garden? \n\n\n\nThe speculation is hitting a fever pitch. \n\n\n\nLast week, NBC News reported that a source said the venue was preparing for a major event t...","content":"People have been talking about “THE wedding” well before he ever proposed. \n\n\n\nSo will Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tie the knot at Madison Square Garden? \n\n\n\nThe speculation is hitting a fever pitch. \n\n\n\nLast week, NBC News reported that a source said the venue was preparing for a major event the July 2-4 weekend. A source with knowledge of the matter, who is among the invitees, tells NBC News that 1,100 people are expected to attend the Swift-Kelce wedding festivities at MSG on Friday, July 3.\n\n\n\nThat invitee told NBC News that invitees were sent non-disclosure agreements along with electronic invitations. The person also said multiple performances are expected from various artists. \n\n\n\nPreviously, a spokesperson for Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s office confirmed the existence of an event permit for the area around Madison Square Garden between July 2 and July 4.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccording to that spokesperson, the permit requests a crowd size between 500 and 999 people. The permit also requests a tent and street closures around The Garden.\n\n\n\nThe Mamdani administration declined to say who filed the permit. \n\n\n\nWhen asked over the weekend, some workers at MSG said they were working “the event” while not sharing more information, while others said they were not.\n\n\n\nRumors have been flying ahead of the couple’s nuptials, which is sure to be one of the most closely-watched wedding events in recent years. Reports of a possible ceremony in Rhode Island earlier this month proved unfounded, but triggered a fresh wave of speculation.\n\n\n\nThe New York Times, which first reported the existence of a permit last week, had additional sources that said multiple members of the Kansas City Chiefs booked hotel rooms in Manhattan for that weekend.\n\n\n\nIf Swift and Kelce, in fact, are planning a wedding at MSG this weekend, they will be part of an already busy one for the city. New York, already bustling with World Cup tourists, is hosting a flotilla of tall ships on July 4 in addition to the annual holiday fireworks show in celebration of the country’s 250th birthday.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/taylor-swift-wedding-madison-square-garden-latest-details/4042532/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Jennifer Millman and Lauren Harrington","publishDate":"2026-06-29T09:47:13.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FTaylorWeddingAH041026.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1920%2C1080","slug":"taylor-swift-wedding-invites-came-with-ndas-source-tells-nbc-news-msg-bash-set-for-friday"},{"id":"h776ry","title":"Forward With Fope: Pushing Forward","excerpt":"I’ll be honest, I’ve been pretty frustrated lately. Not even about the turmoil in Austin or Washington, the economy or any of the other thousand soundbites floating in the media — rather, in the past few months, I’ve had the usual growing pains of a new business, a recent cancer scare that turned...","content":"I’ll be honest, I’ve been pretty frustrated lately. Not even about the turmoil in Austin or Washington, the economy or any of the other thousand soundbites floating in the media — rather, in the past few months, I’ve had the usual growing pains of a new business, a recent cancer scare that turned out being a benign golf-ball-sized lump in my chest and family drama that has taken my ‘eye off the ball’ to an extent. \nI’m learning the hard way that as a general rule, you can’t control your initial reaction to something. But you can control what you do about that reaction. I think if you were to ask me this time next year how I was feeling now, I think I would respond, “stymied.” \nI know I’m not the only one feeling this way so far this year, but I am trying to be wary of when I feel it. Frustration is one of those emotions that can really sting with a negative feedback loop — it doesn’t matter if you’re an entrepreneur or a newlywed starting a family — frustration has a nasty way of compounding, especially when we can’t show that we are frustrated. \nAll that to say, trusting in God’s timing is difficult. I have been described as extremely patient and I even struggle with this quite a bit. We all are on the edge of our seats to close a deal, buy a new car, get our test results. But at the end of the day, frustration — and eventual anxiety — won’t make reality come one second quicker. Easier said than done, right? \nOne thing I’ve found true through all of life is that frustration is a symptom of success. It means that our current situation is at odds with where our momentum is headed — the biggest trick for us is to not get distracted from that momentum. For me, I have to tell myself that as almost a self-affirmation — and it’s often reinforced for me in prayer. \nIt’s okay to sit with those emotions sometimes, not just to let emotions subside, but to genuinely understand yourself better. Frustration eventually fizzles into action and anxiety eventually distills into clarity, but acting on it in the climax of your emotion generally is counter-productive to where you’re heading. Every emotion is fleeting — especially frustration. Yes, action does fix frustration but unless you take the time to understand that emotion, it’s doomed to repeat itself. \nMy advice is to remember the old adage, ‘this too shall pass.’ Take those emotions to God in prayer and take the opportunity to learn something about yourself. When the Bible says “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding,” in Proverbs 3:5, it means on any ground and in any heart. Remember that, and you may start building momentum too. \nSee y’all next month.\nThe post Forward With Fope: Pushing Forward  appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/06/28/forward-with-fope-pushing-forward/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)","author":"Nick Fopiano","publishDate":"2026-06-28T10:00:00.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"forward-with-fope-pushing-forward"},{"id":"3vqvyi","title":"Supreme Court rules Trump can fire leaders of independent agencies, overturning precedent","excerpt":"The Supreme Court struck down a federal law that restricts the president’s ability to fire members of the Federal Trade Commission, expanding presidential control over independent federal agencies.\n\n\n\nThe court’s conservative majority voted 6-3 to uphold President Donald Trump’s decision to fire ...","content":"The Supreme Court struck down a federal law that restricts the president’s ability to fire members of the Federal Trade Commission, expanding presidential control over independent federal agencies.\n\n\n\nThe court’s conservative majority voted 6-3 to uphold President Donald Trump’s decision to fire Rebecca Slaughter, a Democratic commissioner on the Federal Trade Commission who was removed from her position, along with another Democratic member, because he said their views didn’t align with his agenda.\n\n\n\n“Although it is up to the Senate to decide whether to confirm those with whom the President would prefer to work, neither Congress nor the courts may saddle him with those with whom he cannot work,” Chief Justice John Roberts wrote for the majority. “Subordinates who exercise the President’s power are subject to removal by him.”\n\n\n\nThe ruling overturns a unanimous 90-year-old decision known as Humphrey’s Executor that has limited when presidents can fire agencies’ board members — in part to try to ensure decision making free of political influence — or leave it with only its shell intact. The three liberal justices — Sonia Sotomayor, Ketanji Brown Jackson and Elena Kagan — dissented. \n\n\n\n“Today, this Court undoes centuries of political practice and concludes that all three branches of Government have been acting in open defiance of the Constitution all this time. Its conclusion is wrong,” Sotomayor wrote in her dissent, adding, “the Court gives the President a power unknown even to the English Crown against which the Founders revolted, elevating him above his once coequal branches by transforming a duty to take care that the laws be faithfully executed into a license to act in defiance of those very laws.”\n\n\n\nThe logic of the decision extends to other agencies, including the National Labor Relations Board, the Merit Systems Protection Board and the Consumer Product Safety Commission, where Trump also has fired board members. However, the justices carved out an exception for the Federal Reserve, where it ruled Trump did not have authority to remove Lisa Cook from the central bank. \n\n\n\nTrump voiced his approval in a Truth Social post. “It is such an Honor to be the sitting President who won this Historic and Unprecedented Ruling, one of the most important ever given with respect to Presidential Powers,” he wrote.\n\n\n\nIn the Slaughter case, Trump fired her without cause, despite a provision of federal law that says presidents can only remove commissioners for “inefficiency, neglect of duty or malfeasance in office.” Slaughter sued and lower courts ordered her reinstated because the law allows commissioners to be removed only for problems like misconduct or neglect of duty. Chief Justice Roberts halted those decisions in a brief order, responding to an appeal from the Trump administration on the court’s emergency docket. The order allowed Slaughter and the board members of other agencies to be removed from their jobs even as their legal challenges continued.\n\n\n\nThe Justice Department argued that the FTC and other executive branch agencies are under Trump’s control and the Republican president is free to remove commissioners without cause. Solicitor General D. John Sauer, who argued the case before the high court, called on the justices to jettison Humphrey’s Executor.\n\n\n\nSauer said the decision “hasn’t withstood the test of time” and had enabled a “headless fourth branch” of government, the administrative state that conservatives and business interests have been taking aim at for decades.\n\n\n\nNo president before Trump had sought to wrest control of the agencies that regulate wide swaths of American life, including nuclear energy, product safety and labor relations. But at arguments in Slaughter’s case in December, the six conservatives, including three appointed by Trump, seemed more concerned about issuing a ruling that would endure than handing too much power to Trump.\n\n\n\nTheir rhetoric was reminiscent of the presidential immunity case in 2024 that allowed Trump to avoid prosecution for his efforts to undo his 2020 presidential election loss to Democrat Joe Biden. The court is writing a decision “for the ages,” Justice Neil Gorsuch said then.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/supreme-court-slaughter-trump-independent-agency-board-members-decision/4023976/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Danielle Abreu and The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-29T09:35:09.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F04%2FGettyImages-2157829281.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5566%2C3711","slug":"supreme-court-rules-trump-can-fire-leaders-of-independent-agencies-overturning-precedent"},{"id":"jh2u1c","title":"Denton County ESD No. 1 and 2 recognized for vital role in saving patient in cardiac arrest","excerpt":"If there was any doubt about first responders in southern Denton County being the best, there isn’t anymore.\nDenton County Emergency Services District No. 1 & 2 received the first Guardian Award from BEST EMS in honor of the department’s exceptional service, clinical excellence and dedication to ...","content":"If there was any doubt about first responders in southern Denton County being the best, there isn’t anymore.\nDenton County Emergency Services District No. 1 & 2 received the first Guardian Award from BEST EMS in honor of the department’s exceptional service, clinical excellence and dedication to patient care.\nThe award recognized the department’s response during a cardiac arrest call from January.\n“It exemplifies everything emergency medicine strives to achieve,” said Denton County ESD in a press release.\nAccording to officials, a father suffered sudden cardiac arrest in January, prompting a bystander to immediately begin CPR.\n“That action set into motion what we call the chain of survival — a series of critical links that give patients their best chance at survival,” the department said. “Early recognition, early CPR, rapid defibrillation, advanced life support and high-quality hospital care. Each link matters.”\nAfter receiving CPR from the bystander, the patient was treated by crews from Denton County ESD No. 1 and No. 2 before being transported to a local hospital.\nThere, he was able to fully recover – something healthcare workers said rarely happened in the past.\nDenton County ESD said advances in CPR quality, post-resuscitation care, cardiac interventions and community education have dramatically improved outcomes.\n“From the bystander who refused to stand by, to our crews who provided advanced life-saving care, to the team at Texas Health who continued that care, every person played a role in this remarkable outcome,” said Denton County ESD. “Today, when every link in the Chain of Survival works together, lives can be saved – and families can be kept whole.”\nDenton County ESD No. 1 and 2 earned the Guardian Award for its role in saving a father suffering from cardiac arrest. (Photo courtesy of DCESD 1/2)\nThe award comes at a perfect time, just after Father’s Day, which the patient was able to celebrate with his family because of the community that fought to keep him alive.\n“For EMS providers, there are few moments more meaningful than seeing the person behind the call,” said Denton County ESD. “We often meet people on the worst day of their lives and rarely get to see the chapters that come after. Seeing this patient return to personally thank the crew who cared for him is a powerful reminder of why we do what we do.”\nDenton County ESD serves southern Denton County, including Argyle, Bartonville, Copper Canyon, Corral City/Draper, Lantana and Northlake, as well as surrounding areas of Denton County.\nHowever, the department helps other agency whenever it can.\nFires have started in many residential areas following heavy lightning or random sparks, and Denton County ESD’s crews were there. The crews have also been the first to show up when aircrafts crash land or a major wreck happens.\nDenton County ESD is also committed to the community, hosting blood drives, helping out at the local safety fair and participating in the program that brings Santa through town on a fire truck.\n“We are incredibly proud of the personnel recognized with this award,” said the department. “Through decisive action, sound judgment, thinking outside the box and unwavering dedication to patient care, they demonstrated the very qualities of a guardian – protecting patients, supporting their team and upholding the highest standards of emergency medical service.”\nFor more information on Denton County ESD No. 1 and 2, visit the department’s website.\nThe post Denton County ESD No. 1 and 2 recognized for vital role in saving patient in cardiac arrest appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/06/23/denton-county-esd-no-1-and-2-recognized-for-vital-role-in-saving-patient-in-cardiac-arrest/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette - Southern Denton County Local News","author":"Micah Pearce","publishDate":"2026-06-23T21:24:43.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crosstimbersgazette.com%2Fcrosstimbersgazette%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FIMG_0030-225x300.jpeg","slug":"denton-county-esd-no-1-and-2-recognized-for-vital-role-in-saving-patient-in-cardiac-arrest"},{"id":"5faxm","title":"Supreme Court rules Trump can't fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook","excerpt":"The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected President Donald Trump’s legal rationale for removing Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook from office, ruling she can stay on the job while her challenge to the firing plays out in court.\n\n\n\nIn a 5-4 vote, the high court said Trump does not have the constitution...","content":"The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected President Donald Trump’s legal rationale for removing Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook from office, ruling she can stay on the job while her challenge to the firing plays out in court.\n\n\n\nIn a 5-4 vote, the high court said Trump does not have the constitutional authority to fire a Fed governor without cause. While the landmark ruling limits a president’s authority over the central bank, a majority of the justices separately ruled Trump has free rein to fire agency heads at will.\n\n\n\nChief Justice John Roberts wrote the opinion for the majority, which was joined by conservative justice Brett Kavanaugh, as well as the court’s three liberal members, Elena Kagan, Sonia Sotomayor and Ketanji Brown Jackson. The four other conservative justices, Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett, dissented.\n\n\n\nAllowing Cook to be ousted now, Roberts wrote, “would allow the President to remove a member of the Federal Reserve at any time, for any reason, without any notice before, and without any judicial check after. That would turn for-cause protection into little more than at-will employment.”\n\n\n\nIn August, Trump announced on social media that he was firing Cook, alleging she had committed mortgage fraud, which she denies. The case against Cook stems from allegations she claimed two properties, in Michigan and Georgia, as “primary residences” in June and July 2021, before she joined the Fed board. Such claims can lead to a lower mortgage rate and smaller down payment than if one of them was declared as a rental property or second home.\n\n\n\nNBC News reported that Cook described her Atlanta condo on financial forms as a “vacation home,” which undermine’s Trump’s mortgage fraud allegations. Cook has denied any wrongdoing and has not been charged with a crime.\n\n\n\nCook sued and both a U.S. District Court and a federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., ruled the president’s effort to remove Cook likely violated the Federal Reserve Act. Under that law, designed to insulate the central bank from political interference, Fed governors can only be removed “for cause,” which is generally seen as some kind of malfeasance or dereliction of duty. Trump then issued an emergency appeal to the Supreme Court to overturn the lower court’s ruling.\n\n\n\nIn a statement after the ruling, Cook said her case was “never about mortgage documents signed years before I became a Federal Reserve governor.”\n\n\n\n“It was an attempt to remove me on a manufactured pretext because I refused to bow to political pressure and continued to set interest rates based only on what would best serve the American people. That is the most fundamental obligation of a Federal Reserve governor,” Cook said. “Today’s ruling affirms a principle that has underpinned sound economic stewardship for generations: that the Federal Reserve must make all its policy decisions guided by evidence and independent judgment, free from political interference.”\n\n\n\nNo president has fired a sitting governor in the 112-year history of the Fed, which was structured to be independent of day-to-day politics. The case presented the court with one of the more extraordinary efforts by Trump to expand presidential power.\n\n\n\nDuring oral arguments in January, the justices casted doubt on Trump’s bid to wrest control of the nation’s central bank. Allowing Cook’s firing to go forward “would weaken, if not shatter, the independence of the Federal Reserve,” said Justice Brett Kavanaugh, one of three Trump appointees on the nation’s highest court.\n\n\n\nThe true motivation for trying to fire Cook, Trump’s critics say, is the Republican president’s desire to exert control over U.S. interest rate policy. If Trump succeeds in removing Cook, the first Black woman Federal Reserve governor, he could replace her with his own appointee and gain a majority on the Fed’s board. \n\n\n\nTrump has been dismissive of worries that cutting rates too quickly could trigger higher inflation. He wants dramatic reductions so the government can borrow more cheaply and Americans can pay lower borrowing costs for new homes, cars or other large purchases, as worries about high costs have soured some voters on his economic management.\n\n\n\nBesides trying to fire Cook, Trump had threatened to fire former Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell if he didn’t leave the board when his term as chairman ended in mid-May. Powell has remained as a governor, even as Kevin Warsh has replaced him as chairman.\n\n\n\nTrump suggested Monday that he would still seek to remove Cook, saying in a Truth Social post that he lost this case “on a strictly procedural basis” and “we “will take appropriate action immediately to make sure that someone who has committed wrongdoing will not be making vital decisions concerning the Welfare of the United States of America!”","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/supreme-court-rules-lisa-cook-federal-reserve-trump/3999187/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Danielle Abreu and The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-29T09:25:18.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FFacade-of-US-Supreme-court-in-Washington-DC-United-599386584-Getty.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5166%2C3420","slug":"supreme-court-rules-trump-cant-fire-federal-reserve-governor-lisa-cook"},{"id":"btfjar","title":"Texas fire chief killed while directing traffic at Mabank rodeo","excerpt":"A Texas fire official is dead after he was hit by a truck while directing traffic after a rodeo. It happened in Mabank, about an hour southeast of Dallas.","content":"A Texas fire official is dead after he was hit by a truck while directing traffic after a rodeo. It happened in Mabank, about an hour southeast of Dallas.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/video/fmc-1kq27umjl07s15cs","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T12:48:06.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fr3ba866xmab13tvw%2Fa22vyvt8zsdqliwg.jpg","slug":"texas-fire-chief-killed-while-directing-traffic-at-mabank-rodeo"},{"id":"6xj5uv","title":"North Texas faces intense summer heat and Saharan dust ahead of the Fourth of July","excerpt":"While heat alerts grip more than 20 states from the Plains through the Midwest and Great Lakes, North Texas is carving out its own distinct brand of summer swelter this week.","content":"While heat alerts grip more than 20 states from the Plains through the Midwest and Great Lakes, North Texas is carving out its own distinct brand of summer swelter this week.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/weather/north-texas-faces-intense-summer-heat-saharan-dust-ahead-fourth-july","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Berkeley.Taylor@fox.com (Berkeley Taylor)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T11:44:27.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-29-081922.png","slug":"north-texas-faces-intense-summer-heat-and-saharan-dust-ahead-of-the-fourth-of-july"},{"id":"1bw8ry","title":"Expect a massive state trooper presence on Texas roads this Fourth of July weekend","excerpt":"The Texas Department of Public Safety is ramping up traffic enforcement for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday weekend as millions of Texans prepare to travel for the nation’s 250th anniversary.","content":"The Texas Department of Public Safety is ramping up traffic enforcement for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday weekend as millions of Texans prepare to travel for the nation’s 250th anniversary.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/expect-massive-state-trooper-presence-texas-roads-fourth-july-weekend","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Amber.Kite@fox.com (Amber Kite)","publishDate":"2026-06-30T16:30:43.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox7austin.com%2Fwww.fox7austin.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Ftexas-dps-vehicle-2.jpg","slug":"expect-a-massive-state-trooper-presence-on-texas-roads-this-fourth-of-july-weekend"},{"id":"sws75j","title":"AI may spot deadly heart risk in a routine ECG","excerpt":"UC Berkeley researchers say a new AI model found a hidden ECG signal that could help doctors identify more people at risk before sudden cardiac death.","content":"UC Berkeley researchers say a new AI model found a hidden ECG signal that could help doctors identify more people at risk before sudden cardiac death.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/ai-may-spot-deadly-heart-risk-routine-ecg","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T16:38:54.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2249507851-scaled.jpg","slug":"ai-may-spot-deadly-heart-risk-in-a-routine-ecg"},{"id":"pbsqp3","title":"Supreme Court rules states can count late-arriving mailed ballots","excerpt":"The Supreme Court ruled Monday that states should be allowed to count ballots that are mailed on time but arrive after Election Day.\n\n\n\nIn a 5-4 decision, the high court rejected a Republican-led attack on laws in more than half the states and the District of Columbia that permit mailed ballots t...","content":"The Supreme Court ruled Monday that states should be allowed to count ballots that are mailed on time but arrive after Election Day.\n\n\n\nIn a 5-4 decision, the high court rejected a Republican-led attack on laws in more than half the states and the District of Columbia that permit mailed ballots to arrive and be counted some number of days after the election, provided they are postmarked by Election Day. The outcome spares officials the headache of changing their ballot rules just a few months before the 2026 midterm congressional elections.\n\n\n\nThe decision, written by Justice Amy Coney Barrett, is a defeat for President Donald Trump who has repeatedly claimed mail-in voting encourages fraud, an assertion not backed up by evidence. Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. also joined the court’s three liberals in the ruling.\n\n\n\nThe question before the court was whether Mississippi was acting legally when it permitted ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted if they arrived within five business days of the election.\n\n\n\n“The federal election-day statutes do not preempt Mississippi’s law because the defining element of an ‘election’ has always been the electorate’s choice of candidate,” the decision said. \n\n\n\nA voter’s choice is made when voting is complete, not when ballots are received, it said.\n\n\n\nThirteen other states have grace periods for ballots cast by mail. Another 15 have longer deadlines for military and overseas voters.\n\n\n\nLast year, Trump signed an executive order that would require votes to be “cast and received” by Election Day, but it has been blocked by court challenges.\n\n\n\nMississippi Solicitor General Scott Stewart noted during arguments before the Supreme Court in March that the Trump administration had failed to produce a single case of fraud due to mail ballots that arrived after Election Day.\n\n\n\nAmong the state with deadlines after Election Day are California, Texas, New York and Illinois. Rural areas of Alaska also allow post-Election Day ballots.\n\n\n\nThe Associated Press reported that four states dominated by Republican lawmakers, Kansas, North Dakota, Ohio and Utah, dropped their grace periods last year. That’s according to the National Conference of State Legislatures and Voting Rights Lab.\n\n\n\n\n\nDuring arguments, some of the conservative justices seemed skeptical of late-arriving mail ballots. Justice Samuel Alito for example asked about the appearance of fraud if ballots that arrived after Election Day flipped an election.\n\n\n\nThe liberal justices on the other hand indicated they would uphold the state laws and noted that federal law allows states to set their own regulations governing elections. Justice Sonia Sotomayor said the states and Congress should decide the issue, not the courts. \n\n\n\nFederal law sets Election Day as “the Tuesday next after the first Monday in November.”\n\n\n\nMississippi passed its election law during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was challenged by the Republican National Committee, the Mississippi Republican Party and others. \n\n\n\nAn appellate court, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, struck down Mississippi’s grace period. Judge Andrew Oldham wrote that the state law allowing the late-arriving ballots to be counted violated federal law.\n\n\n\nThe three judges who decided Mississippi’s law was unconstitutional were all appointed by Trump during his first term.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/supreme-court-late-arriving-mail-in-ballots-mississippi/4026695/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Noreen O'Donnell and Danielle Abreu","publishDate":"2026-06-29T09:16:05.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2279653845.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5472%2C3648","slug":"supreme-court-rules-states-can-count-late-arriving-mailed-ballots"},{"id":"z2fi02","title":"Former NFL star Chris Johnson, 40, shares ‘shocking' ALS diagnosis","excerpt":"Former NFL star Chris Johnson revealed Monday that he was diagnosed with ALS last year.\n\n\n\nIn an interview with “Good Morning America,” the 40-year-old Johnson said he has no family history of the disease.\n\n\n\n“That’s one of the reasons this disease can be so shocking,” Johnson said through a spee...","content":"Former NFL star Chris Johnson revealed Monday that he was diagnosed with ALS last year.\n\n\n\nIn an interview with “Good Morning America,” the 40-year-old Johnson said he has no family history of the disease.\n\n\n\n“That’s one of the reasons this disease can be so shocking,” Johnson said through a speech-generating device based on recordings of his voice to speak. “It can happen to someone who never expected it.”\n\n\n\nJohnson spent 10 seasons in the NFL, playing for the Tennessee Titans (2008-13), New York Jets (2014) and Arizona Cardinals (2015-17).\n\n\n\nIn just his second season after being a first-round pick, he rushed for 2,006 yards and earned the nickname CJ2K. He was just the sixth player to ever reached 2,000 yards, a club that now includes nine players. That 2009 season earned Johnson the NFL Offensive Player of the Year award and First Team All-Pro.\n\n\n\n“Honestly, I don’t know if you ever fully process it,” Johnson said of the diagnosis. “At first, you’re in shock. Then you realize you have two choices. You can give up, or you can fight. I chose to fight.”\n\n\n\nALS is a nervous system disease that attacks cells in the brain and spine that control muscles throughout the body, according to the Mayo Clinic. The disease leads to muscle weakness and other symptoms that get worse over time, with no known cure. The exact cause of diagnosis is still not known in most people, but it can be inherited from a parent for a small percentage of people.\n\n\n\nALS became known as Lou Gehrig’s disease after the star baseball player for the New York Yankees was diagnosed in 1939.\n\n\n\nJohnson said he is taking part in a clinical trial as part of his treatment. The first symptom he noticed was when he had a weaker grip.\n\n\n\n“I want people to know that I’m still me. ALS has changed what my body can do, but it hasn’t changed who I am,” Johnson said. “People sometimes look at the physical disability and assume you’re not still the same person inside. I still think the same. I still dream. I still love my family. My body just doesn’t cooperate.”\n\n\n\nThroughout his NFL career, Johnson dealt with multiple injuries. His reported ailments included a torn meniscus in 2013, fractured tibia in 2015 and torn groin muscle in 2016.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/nfl/chris-johnson-als-diagnosis-titans-cardinals/4042382/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Logan Reardon","publishDate":"2026-06-29T09:08:27.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2F260629-chris-johnson-getty.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D3175%2C1786","slug":"former-nfl-star-chris-johnson-40-shares-shocking-als-diagnosis"},{"id":"3oxkki","title":"Body of newborn found in portable restroom at Electric Forest music festival in Michigan","excerpt":"Officials are investigating after the body of a baby was found inside a porta-potty bathroom at the popular Electric Forest festival in Michigan over the weekend.\n\n\n\nMichigan State Police posted about the incident at 1:18 p.m. Sunday, confirming that the body of the infant was found in a portable...","content":"Officials are investigating after the body of a baby was found inside a porta-potty bathroom at the popular Electric Forest festival in Michigan over the weekend.\n\n\n\nMichigan State Police posted about the incident at 1:18 p.m. Sunday, confirming that the body of the infant was found in a portable restroom in the camping area at the festival. The baby, who is believed to be less than a month old, was found Sunday morning.\n\n\n\n“The body was discovered by an employee of the restroom vending company during routine maintenance,” MSP said.\n\n\n\nA later update from MSP said investigators were asking for the public’s assistance as their investigation continues. \n\n\n\n“If you were in the area and observed anything unusual, or if you have information that you believe may be relevant, we encourage you to come forward,” police said. \n\n\n\nOn Sunday night, the festival, in Rothbury, Michigan, posted a message about the incident on social media, sharing the details provided by MSP.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Forest Family, it causes us so much pain to have to share this difficult news with you,” the post said. “Michigan State Police continues to investigate this tragic event if you can assist in any way. HQ is heartbroken and knows that our Forest Family is as well.”\n\n\n\nThe four-day Electric Forest music festival in western Michigan was held Thursday, June 25 through Sunday.\nThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/electric-forest-music-festival-michigan-newborn-found-in-bathroom/4042777/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Francie Swidler","publishDate":"2026-06-29T08:40:56.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-1179000085.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D6160%2C4107","slug":"body-of-newborn-found-in-portable-restroom-at-electric-forest-music-festival-in-michigan"},{"id":"1jivce","title":"Four knockout-round World Cup matches in Texas this week","excerpt":"We now know the 9 teams playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in Texas this week, with two more games left in Dallas in July.\n\n\n\nMonday, the knockout rounds continue with Brazil vs. Japan at noon CST in Houston.\n\n\n\nBrazil, a 5-time tournament champion, kicks off its knockout-round run on the...","content":"We now know the 9 teams playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in Texas this week, with two more games left in Dallas in July.\n\n\n\nMonday, the knockout rounds continue with Brazil vs. Japan at noon CST in Houston.\n\n\n\nBrazil, a 5-time tournament champion, kicks off its knockout-round run on the same day it won its first FIFA World Cup over Sweden back in 1958. Then, Brazil was led by a 17-year-old Pele, who would go on to win two more World Cups and become soccer royalty. Brazil became the first team to win a World Cup outside its continent, and Pele scored 5 times over the course of the final and semifinal. Brazil has reached the knockout rounds in 15 straight World Cups.\n\n\n\nTuesday, it’s Côte d’Ivoire and Norway, also at noon at Dallas Stadium. Norway is a slight favorite. Norway’s star striker Erling Haaland is chasing Lionel Messi in the Golden Boot Race; he’s tied with Brazil’s Vinícius Júnior at 4 goals. Messi has 6. Haaland only played in 2 group stage games, however.\n\n\n\nHaaland is one of the top goal scorers in the world over the past few seasons. The 6-foot-5 Norwegian plays for Manchester City in the Premier League, and he’s already won just about every trophy available to him. Norway has never reached the World Cup quarterfinals.\n\n\n\nCôte d’Ivoire is led by teenager Yan Diomande, who played some high school soccer in Florida and plays professionally in Germany. \n\n\n\nFriday is the last Round of 32 match at Dallas Stadium, Australia against Egypt at 1 p.m. CST. Egypt is hopeful that English Premier League star Mohamed Salah is healthy enough to play after leaving their group-stage game against Iran in the second half on Friday. Salah, Egypt’s most accomplished active player, went down with a knee injury. His status will be monitored throughout the week. \n\n\n\nAustralia is coming off a second-place finish in Group D, defeating Turkiye, losing to the USMNT, and then drawing with Paraguay.\n\n\n\nSaturday is the first Round of 16 match, with Canada taking on the winner of the Netherlands-Morocco in Houston at noon. Canada defeated South Africa Sunday in the first game for a host nation outside its host country (Canada is hosting jointly with the United States and Mexico, but lost its group and was forced to play at Los Angeles Stadium). It will also be the last 2026 match in Houston.\n\n\n\nDallas still has a Round of 16 match July 6 and a semifinal July 14.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/world-cup/four-knockout-round-world-cup-matches-in-texas-this-week/4042345/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Charles Nichelson","publishDate":"2026-06-29T07:05:15.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F03%2FFIFA-World-Cup-e1774553959518.png%3Ffit%3D1638%2C925%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"four-knockout-round-world-cup-matches-in-texas-this-week"},{"id":"y0jbbm","title":"Texas leaders react after Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship","excerpt":"Texas lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are reacting after the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that President Donald Trump's 2025 executive order declaring that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.","content":"Texas lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are reacting after the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that President Donald Trump's 2025 executive order declaring that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/texas-leaders-react-after-supreme-court-upholds-birthright-citizenship","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Steven.Ardary@fox.com (Steven Ardary)","publishDate":"2026-06-30T16:15:50.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox7austin.com%2Fwww.fox7austin.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2283477743.jpg","inBriefing":true,"slug":"texas-leaders-react-after-supreme-court-upholds-birthright-citizenship"},{"id":"m6o7cv","title":"Bill Maher awarded Mark Twain Prize during Kennedy Center ceremony","excerpt":"Those who were looking forward to witnessing one of comedy’s biggest nights of the year on Sunday will get their chance late next month as the presentation of the 2026 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor returns to Netflix.","content":"Those who were looking forward to witnessing one of comedy’s biggest nights of the year on Sunday will get their chance late next month as the presentation of the 2026 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor returns to Netflix.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/bill-maher-awarded-mark-twain-prize-during-kennedy-center-ceremony","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Nick.Viviani@fox.com (Nick Viviani)","publishDate":"2026-06-28T23:39:05.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fbm-headshot-kevin-kwan-june-28-2026-at-19.25.jpg","slug":"bill-maher-awarded-mark-twain-prize-during-kennedy-center-ceremony"},{"id":"b6nh7n","title":"The Arts: Lewisville Lake Symphony strikes a chord with local students","excerpt":"By Kevin Geise, member of the Flower Mound Cultural Arts Commission\nOne by one, the big yellow school buses arrived in perfect harmony, their synchronized schedules the result of meticulous planning. Considering there are 32 Lewisville ISD elementary schools across 13 municipalities, it’s easy to...","content":"By Kevin Geise, member of the Flower Mound Cultural Arts Commission\nOne by one, the big yellow school buses arrived in perfect harmony, their synchronized schedules the result of meticulous planning. Considering there are 32 Lewisville ISD elementary schools across 13 municipalities, it’s easy to see why the logistics were inherently remarkable. \nAs the buses unloaded, a continuous and seemingly endless stream of children filed in to their assigned locations, faces aglow with anticipation. Making their grand entrance, the wide-eyed faces of youthful exuberance were struck with awe, releasing a series of oohs and aahs as if they were discovering a hidden kingdom.\nWas this another field trip to Six Flags amusement park? Or maybe, perhaps, a three-ring circus? No, it was the annual Lewisville Lake Symphony (LLS) concert for third graders at Valley Ridge Church, now running 13 consecutive years. With both morning and afternoon sessions, the total attendance would reach an estimated 3,800 students, a perfect climax to their third-grade music education where they learned about the history of musical composition and the wide range of instruments that comprise an orchestra.\nContinuing their education, LLS Conductor Adron Ming graciously introduced the instruments, one at a time, allowing each musician to improvise emblematically. Although the students applauded each performer with appreciation, the unquestionable winner was the harpist who was introduced to a round of cheers rivaling that of a rock star.\nWaltzing through the evolution of music, Maestro Ming began with the Baroque period and the music of Bach, followed by Mozart’s and Beethoven’s domination of the Classical period, and ending with Tchaikovsky’s influence over the age of Romanticism. Along the way, Ming delivered entertaining tales of Mozart’s childhood genius and how he wrote his first symphony at the age of eight, and how Beethoven, even when deaf, continued to compose some of his most famous works.\nAs if, by now, the students had not been entertained enough, Maestro Ming announced he would end the program with an all-time favorite, the theme from “Star Wars,” to which the students responded with a thundering round of applause, the perfect ending to an event that delivered on all fronts. According to Ming, “The students came prepared, wholeheartedly participating in all the trivia questions. They even knew the number of strings on a harp, 47 to be exact. For most, it was their first time attending an orchestra concert and it was our responsibility to make it a memorable experience.”\nDressed in their finest attire, the children left the auditorium in high spirits, delivering their thank-yous and goodbyes with impeccable manners. According to Nancy Wright, LLS Executive Director, “This is one of the most meaningful performances we put on all year long, and as a result, many of the students are inspired to play an instrument. Beyond the joy of making music, studies have proven that playing in an orchestra or band nurtures teamwork, self-discipline, creativity, and academic success. These programs are shaping our future leaders.”\nAfter viewing the day’s events, I’m confident our future is in good hands.\nThe post The Arts: Lewisville Lake Symphony strikes a chord with local students appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/06/27/the-arts-lewisville-lake-symphony-strikes-a-chord-with-local-students/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)","author":"Contributing Writer","publishDate":"2026-06-27T12:01:17.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"the-arts-lewisville-lake-symphony-strikes-a-chord-with-local-students"},{"id":"wujk40","title":"Camp Mystic victim Eloise Peck remembered through Living for Lulu Foundation","excerpt":"The parents of Eloise Peck, one of the 27 victims killed during last year's flooding at Camp Mystic, remember her through their Living For Lulu Foundation.","content":"The parents of Eloise Peck, one of the 27 victims killed during last year's flooding at Camp Mystic, remember her through their Living For Lulu Foundation.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/camp-mystic-victim-eloise-peck-remembered-through-living-lulu-foundation","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX.4.Staff@fox.com (FOX 4 Staff)","publishDate":"2026-06-30T03:24:14.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Frising-together-series_kdfw781b_186_mp4_00.01.25.54.jpg","slug":"camp-mystic-victim-eloise-peck-remembered-through-living-for-lulu-foundation"},{"id":"i02u0e","title":"Dallas Wings kick off 4-game road trip before returning to AAC for Chicago Sky","excerpt":"The Dallas Wings have lost back-to-back games for just the second time this season, and it again involved the Minnesota Lynx.\n\n\n\nDallas struggled offensively in the first half, only scoring 29 points and committing eight turnovers.\n\n\n\nPaige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd scored a combined 46 points, but ...","content":"The Dallas Wings have lost back-to-back games for just the second time this season, and it again involved the Minnesota Lynx.\n\n\n\nDallas struggled offensively in the first half, only scoring 29 points and committing eight turnovers.\n\n\n\nPaige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd scored a combined 46 points, but Minnesota had 4 players reach double-figures for points. The Wings only had Bueckers, Fudd, and 12 points from Maddie Siegrist.\n\n\n\nThe Lynx have the best record in the WNBA, led by rookie of the year favorite Olivia Miles, who went to TCU last season. Miles scored another 21 points and added 8 assists, along with a technical foul and some notable confrontations with Paige Bueckers and Wings’ forward Jessica Shepard.\n\n\n\n The Wings fell to 11-8. The Wings and Lynx play one more time in Minnesota on Aug. 9. \n\n\n\nThe Wings are headed on a two-week road trip to Connecticut, Toronto, and New York. Connecticut (4-15) has the worst record in the league and is in a transition phase, headed to Houston to revive the Comets franchise next season. Toronto is 9-10; New York is 12-8.\n\n\n\nThe Wings’ next home game is the first of the season at the American Airlines Center, July 12 against Chicago. Chicago is one of the worst teams in the league at 6-13.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/wnba/dallas-wings-kick-off-4-game-road-trip-before-returning-to-aac-for-chicago-sky/4042357/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Charles Nichelson","publishDate":"2026-06-29T07:35:07.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2F2026-05-29T011950Z_1064116327_MT1USATODAY29079280_RTRMADP_3_WNBA-LAS-VEGAS-ACES-AT-DALLAS-WINGS.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D8256%2C5504","slug":"dallas-wings-kick-off-4-game-road-trip-before-returning-to-aac-for-chicago-sky"},{"id":"dsjege","title":"O.J. Simpson not honored at new Buffalo Bills stadium","excerpt":"Former Buffalo Bills running back O.J. Simpson is one name football fans won’t be seeing at the team’s new stadium.\n\n\n\nThe new facility cost $2.1 billion and took three years to build, from groundbreaking to last week’s ribbon-cutting. Highmark Stadium honors the Bills’ past with a Wall of Fame f...","content":"Former Buffalo Bills running back O.J. Simpson is one name football fans won’t be seeing at the team’s new stadium.\n\n\n\nThe new facility cost $2.1 billion and took three years to build, from groundbreaking to last week’s ribbon-cutting. Highmark Stadium honors the Bills’ past with a Wall of Fame featuring team legends — but Simpson, the team’s No.1 draft pick in 1969, will be notably absent.\n\n\n\n“We have made an organizational decision that he is not a fit to display inside our new stadium and family circle,” said Pete Guelli, the team’s president of business operations, in a statement to the NBC News.\n\n\n\nThe Bills were home to nine of Simpson’s 11 NFL seasons, during which he became the first NFL player in league history to rush for 2,000 or more yards in a single season. Simpson was widely regarded as the best running back of his era before retiring and transitioning to a broadcast career. \n\n\n\nSimpson was celebrated for his football legacy until the 1990s, when his life took a dark turn. \n\n\n\nIn the summer of 1994, Simpson’s ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman were stabbed to death outside her Los Angeles home. When police arrived to speak with Simpson after discovering the bodies, he did not answer the door — and officers noticed a trail of blood leading from his car to his home.\n\n\n\nLos Angeles officials filed murder charges and moved to arrest him, but Simpson fled, setting off the now-infamous car chase in which he rode in the back of a white Ford Bronco as news helicopters tracked the vehicle across Southern California highways. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSimpson was ultimately acquitted during the 1995 criminal trial, which became known as the “Trial of the Century.” The case riveted the nation for months. Some defended Simpson, pointing to evidence presented by his attorneys that suggested racism inside the Los Angeles Police Department influenced the case. Others believed his wealth helped him get away with murder. \n\n\n\nThough he wasnever convicted of murder, Simpson was later found liable for the deaths in a wrongful death civil suit brought by Ronald Goldman’s father. \n\n\n\nSimpson’s reputation never recovered. In 2008 he was convicted of armed robbery in Las Vegas after targeting a sports memorabilia dealer — an incident Simpson maintained was an attempt to reclaim items stolen from him. He was sentenced to nine to 33 years in prison and served the minimum before being released on parole. \n\n\n\nSimpson died of cancer at the age of 76.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/nfl/oj-simpson-not-honored-new-buffalo-bills-stadium/4042349/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Doha Madani and Austin Mullen | NBC News","publishDate":"2026-06-29T07:25:14.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2F260629-oj-simpson-getty.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D3275%2C1842","slug":"oj-simpson-not-honored-at-new-buffalo-bills-stadium"},{"id":"zal7da","title":"3 firefighters die fighting Snyder Fire near Colorado-Utah border","excerpt":"The fast-moving flames of a wildfire burning near the Colorado-Utah border claimed the lives of three firefighters and injured two others who had huddled inside emergency shelters to escape the blaze.","content":"The fast-moving flames of a wildfire burning near the Colorado-Utah border claimed the lives of three firefighters and injured two others who had huddled inside emergency shelters to escape the blaze.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/3-firefighters-die-fighting-snyder-fire-near-colorado-utah-border","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Nick.Viviani@fox.com (Nick Viviani)","publishDate":"2026-06-28T19:46:44.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fcalifornia-wildfire-gettyimages-2280061555.jpg","slug":"3-firefighters-die-fighting-snyder-fire-near-colorado-utah-border"},{"id":"yv90hh","title":"Comcast to split into two companies, spin off NBCUniversal and Sky","excerpt":"Comcast announced Monday that it plans to split into two publicly traded companies by spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky.\n\n\n\nThe move will separate Comcast’s media and entertainment assets from its broadband and wireless business. The company’s stock surged more than 22% in pre-market trading foll...","content":"Comcast announced Monday that it plans to split into two publicly traded companies by spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky.\n\n\n\nThe move will separate Comcast’s media and entertainment assets from its broadband and wireless business. The company’s stock surged more than 22% in pre-market trading following the announcement. \n\n\n\nThe newly spun-off NBCUniversal will include the company’s theme parks division, Universal film and television studios, NBC and Telemundo networks, Peacock, Bravo, and Sky — the British broadcaster bought in 2018.\n\n\n\nComcast meanwhile will continue with its “broadband, wireless and entertainment platforms.” \n\n\n\nThe separation is expected to be completed in about a year, though Comcast expects to retain a stake of up to 19.9% in NBCUniversal for up to a year after the spinoff is completed. \n\n\n\nCurrent investors will have shares in both new companies, Comcast, the parent company of NBC News, said in a statement..\n\n\n\n“Upon completion of the transaction, Comcast shareholders will own shares in both Comcast and NBCUniversal, creating two focused industry leaders, each with significant scale, strong financial profiles and distinct strategic opportunities,” it said.\n\n\n\n“Comcast’s board and management team believe each company will be better positioned to pursue its own strategic priorities, invest for growth and create long-term shareholder value as independent entities,” the statement added.\n\n\n\nMike Cavanagh, Comcast’s co-CEO, will run the new NBCUniversal. Comcast will be led by the returning Michael Angelakis, a former chief financial officer.\n\n\n\nComcast Chairman and co-CEO Brian Roberts will “continue to be actively involved in the leadership” of both Comcast and NBCUniversal, “working in partnership with the CEOs of both companies,” the company said in the statement.\n\n\n\n“Both companies begin this next chapter from positions of strength,” Cavanagh said. “Comcast will continue to build on its leadership in connectivity, while NBCUniversal, together with Sky, will have the scale, brands, content and financial resources to compete as a premier global media and entertainment company.”\n\n\n\nThe move follows the spin-off of other cable networks previously owned by Comcast, including MSNBC (now MS Now) and CNBC, into a new separate company, Versant.\n\n\n\nThe new spin-off would be the latest shake-up in the industry following Paramount Skydance agreeing to buy Warner Bros. Discovery for $110 billion.\n\n\n\nThe Justice Department signed off on that merger earlier this month.\n\n\n\n___________\n\n\n\nSteve Kopack and Reuters contributed.\n\n\n\nComcast is the parent company of this NBC station.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/business/comcast-split-into-two-companies-spin-off-nbcuniversal-sky/4042342/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Alexander Smith | NBC News","publishDate":"2026-06-29T06:51:53.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2024%2F11%2F107405219-1732058983957-107405219-1713891898061-gettyimages-1488494963-mg_3602_esb03_05082023.jpeg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1700%2C1000","slug":"comcast-to-split-into-two-companies-spin-off-nbcuniversal-and-sky"},{"id":"i6ovjb","title":"Beat the heat: How to recognize and treat heat stroke","excerpt":"With temperatures rising during the summer months, it’s important to know how to stay safe and steer clear of heat-related illnesses like heat stroke.\n\n\n\nHeat stroke can be dangerous and is among the most serious heat-related illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. \n...","content":"With temperatures rising during the summer months, it’s important to know how to stay safe and steer clear of heat-related illnesses like heat stroke.\n\n\n\nHeat stroke can be dangerous and is among the most serious heat-related illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. \n\n\n\nHere are some ways you can identify heat stroke and what you should do when you see some of its symptoms. \n\n\n\nWhat is heat stroke?\n\n\n\nHeat stroke occurs when the body is unable to regulate its temperature. This happens when the sweating mechanism fails and the body cannot cool down, according to the CDC. \n\n\n\nHaving a heat stroke can cause the body temperature to rise to 106°F or higher within 10 to 15 minutes.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFrance\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 28\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFrance records around 1,000 additional deaths as extreme heat breaks European records\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWorld Cup\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 18\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFIFA in hot water over World Cup hydration breaks. Why are they so controversial?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nSymptoms of heat stroke to watch out for\n\n\n\n\nRed, hot, dry skin\n\n\n\nHigh body temperature\n\n\n\nRapid, strong pulse\n\n\n\nThrobbing headache\n\n\n\nDizziness\n\n\n\nNausea\n\n\n\nConfusion\n\n\n\nUnconsciousness\n\n\n\n\nHow to treat someone with heat stroke\n\n\n\nIf you see any of the listed signs, get the person to a shady area and cool the victim rapidly. \n\n\n\nSome cooling methods include wetting the skin, soaking clothing with cool water, or giving them a cold shower or ice bath if possible. \n\n\n\nContinue to monitor body temperature until it reaches 101-102°F. Do not give the person fluids. \n\n\n\nDelay in heat stroke treatment can be fatal. It’s important to get the victim medical assistance as soon as possible.\n\n\n\n\n\n(This story was first published on July 1, 2023.)","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/how-to-recognize-treat-heat-stroke/4042333/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Jessie Nguyen","publishDate":"2026-06-29T06:43:24.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2025%2F06%2FGettyImages-2160820300.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D6240%2C3832","slug":"beat-the-heat-how-to-recognize-and-treat-heat-stroke"},{"id":"tzishx","title":"Europe's record heat has overwhelmed Paris mortuaries and left families in distress","excerpt":"Every few minutes, the mortuary owner’s phone rings. Since a record-smashing heat wave started taking lives and storage space for bodies in Paris and beyond, the funeral directors and mourning families calling him mostly have the same question: Do you have room for one more?\n\n\n\nWith all 32 places...","content":"Every few minutes, the mortuary owner’s phone rings. Since a record-smashing heat wave started taking lives and storage space for bodies in Paris and beyond, the funeral directors and mourning families calling him mostly have the same question: Do you have room for one more?\n\n\n\nWith all 32 places in his cold room taken, Zouhaeir Hertelli reluctantly has to gently say “Non,” over and over and over again.\n\n\n\n“We’re facing a really catastrophic situation,” he said. “I’m getting hundreds of calls.” \n\n\n\nAs the historic heat wave shifted its deadly temperatures eastward this weekend to other parts of Europe, France began counting the human cost it left in its wake.\n\n\n\nTallying heat-related deaths could take time\n\n\n\nThe statistical and public health work of tallying heat-related deaths could take weeks or months. But it’s already apparent that the toll exacted by the intense, unrelenting extreme temperatures was terrible in France, the first country hit from mid-June, particularly among older people who died at home.\n\n\n\n“We’re dealing with an enormous spike of deaths because of the heat wave and we’re really full, full, full,” Hertelli said. \n\n\n\n\n\nIn its first preliminary estimate, the national public health agency said deaths surged during the heat wave’s peak in France last week, which roasted most of Europe’s largest country with temperatures that soared in many places above 104 degrees and also broke records for nighttime highs — an exhausting one-two punch for fatigued bodies.\n\n\n\nPublic Health France said there were more than 1,200 deaths last Wednesday, when France registered its hottest-ever day, breaking a record that had been set just the previous day. \n\n\n\nDeaths then increased to more than 1,400 on Thursday and another 1,400 on Friday, it said. By way of comparison, the pre-heat wave death rate in April and May was around 900 to 1,000 per day, it said.\n\n\n\nThe agency cautioned that its estimate of at least 1,000 additional deaths during those three sizzling days alone is expected to increase as more death certificates come in for people who died at home and in care facilities for older people, where most deaths are still not registered electronically.\n\n\n\n“Mortality will as a consequence be higher than these first figures,” the agency said. \n\n\n\nMany who died were 65 and older\n\n\n\nIt said that 85% of the deaths registered so far during the three days it studied involved people aged 65 and above and that there was a sharp increase in deaths at home — up by about 40% — particularly in the Paris region.\n\n\n\nHertelli and others in the funeral industry said Paris mortuaries quickly ran out of storage space. City Hall said two temporary storage units, with 20 places each, were installed for municipal mortuaries and that city hospitals provided another 50 additional places.\n\n\n\nStill, Hertelli said funeral directors he spoke to told him they were having to store bodies as far away as Chartres 50 miles from Paris — and in other regions around the capital. To open more space, he said he has asked authorities for permission to temporarily install refrigerated containers outside his mortuary, which is next to Paris’ Orly airport, but is still waiting for a green light.\n\n\n\n“Families are suffering,” he said. “We have no solution to offer them, because the funeral homes are full. So we are deeply affected, we have empathy for them, but there’s nothing we can offer. We are really facing a problem, a big problem,” he said.\n\n\n\n\n\nTemperatures reached historic highs\n\n\n\nHistoric high temperatures in 2003, surpassed this time, were blamed for 15,000 deaths, provoking a national reckoning about care of older people, who were particularly hard-hit. More than 5,700 deaths were also attributed to heat during an exceptionally hot summer last year. \n\n\n\nVéronique Bertrand, a Paris funeral director, said she fears that lessons have been forgotten. \n\n\n\n“Most of the deaths that we are dealing with at the moment were people who were living alone at home, isolated. Given the circumstances in which they were found, there can be no other conclusion than that these were deaths caused by the heat,” Bertrand said. \n\n\n\n“I think people absolutely need to wake up, that solidarity needs to come back, that what happened in 2003 led to a movement in that direction, with people thinking about their neighbors, of those around them who live alone and perhaps checking from time to time that they’re drinking water and are being looked after,” she said. \n\n\n\n“With the passing years, we’ve perhaps forgotten that it could happen again and that things would even perhaps be worse.”","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/europe-record-heat-overwhelmed-paris-mortuaries/4042311/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"John Leicester and Jeffrey Schaeffer | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-29T03:49:25.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26180161890498.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D7229%2C4819","slug":"europes-record-heat-has-overwhelmed-paris-mortuaries-and-left-families-in-distress"},{"id":"b8fab2","title":"Doctor reveals the thing she wants you to do if you get a summer headache","excerpt":"There are tension headaches, migraine headaches, sinus headaches and then there are summer headaches. While they aren’t technically a diagnosable type of headache, experts encourage their patients to take summer headaches seriously.\n\n\n\nThese headaches, says Dr. Jen Caudle, board certified family ...","content":"There are tension headaches, migraine headaches, sinus headaches and then there are summer headaches. While they aren’t technically a diagnosable type of headache, experts encourage their patients to take summer headaches seriously.\n\n\n\nThese headaches, says Dr. Jen Caudle, board certified family physician and associate professor at Rowan University, are triggered or made worse by summer factors including heat, bright light or glare, schedule changes and shifts in air quality or barometric pressure.\n\n\n\nAs summer approaches, Caudle says this tip will keep your head pain-free and your summer pleasant.\n\n\n\nExpert tip of the day: Keep a headache diary\n\n\n\nWhen you have a summer headache, take notes on your symptoms. “You want to write down when they’re coming, what they feel like, what’s going on,” Caudle tells TODAY.com. You’ll likely notice patterns in the conditions and settings that set off or worsen your headaches.\n\n\n\nMaybe they occur when you go to bed after a certain time, or don’t drink enough water, or increase your alcohol intake, or forget your sunglasses at home.\n\n\n\nWhy it matters\n\n\n\nA headache diary is useful throughout the summer and beyond, says Caudle. She asks every patient of hers to keep one.\n\n\n\n“What it does is it prompts you to think critically about the symptoms you’re having when you’re having them, how they feel, what makes them better, what makes them worse,” she says.\n\n\n\nWhile it will give you insight into what you’re dealing with, the diary is especially significant to medical providers. If you’ve ever struggled to recall the details of a medical episode by the time your doctor’s appointment rolls around, having notes to look back on will make all the difference. You’ll be able to categorize the severity of your pain, the time of day it happened and when it subsided without having to rely on memories that may have already started to fade.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tparenting\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 11\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat's the controversy about giving kids a '90s summer?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHealth & Science\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 27\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tScratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science explains why it's a bad idea\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nHow to get started\n\n\n\nBring your diary to your doctor’s appointment. “I never expect patients to figure this out on their own,” says Caudle. She’ll evaluate your notes, discover the root of your headaches and help you determine which summer conditions are bringing them on.\n\n\n\nShe might encourage you to maintain a more consistent sleep routine, to stay indoors during peak heat hours and help you prepare for a summer hike you have coming up. She might even discover the reason for your headaches is something else entirely and unrelated to the season. “Sometimes when things can seem like it’s one thing, it can actually be something else,” says Caudle.\n\n\n\nThis story first appeared on TODAY.com. More from TODAY:\n\n\n\n\nA dermatologist’s 1 simple tip for treating heat rash this summer\n\n\n\nAs a sleep scientist, I rely on these 4 items to get quality sleep in the summer\n\n\n\nA neurologist reveals her 7 daily habits that reduce her risk of stroke","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/health/doctor-reveals-what-to-do-you-to-do-if-you-get-summer-headache/4042306/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Aryelle Siclait | TODAY","publishDate":"2026-06-29T01:19:01.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-1519231118.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D2122%2C1412","slug":"doctor-reveals-the-thing-she-wants-you-to-do-if-you-get-a-summer-headache"},{"id":"twmr1h","title":"Comedian Bill Maher receives Twain humor prize amid uncertainty at Kennedy Center","excerpt":"Comedian Bill Maher was the guest of honor at the Kennedy Center on Sunday night. But President Donald Trump‘s presence wasn’t far away.\n\n\n\nJust moments after Maher began to accept the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, Matt Friend, a leading impersonator of the president, took to t...","content":"Comedian Bill Maher was the guest of honor at the Kennedy Center on Sunday night. But President Donald Trump‘s presence wasn’t far away.\n\n\n\nJust moments after Maher began to accept the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, Matt Friend, a leading impersonator of the president, took to the stage and, in Trump’s voice, joked that he would accept the award himself. Trump was the punchline for other comedians and entertainers, including Whitney Cummings, Jay Leno and Woody Harrelson.\n\n\n\nThe barbs were notable for unfolding in an iconic performing arts venue that has become a metaphor for Trump’s second-term effort to remake Washington in his image. But they were also paired with knocks at extremes in both political parties as Maher called out “groupthink.”\n\n\n\n“If you hang around long enough and create something important enough, everyone hates you at some point,” Maher said.\n\n\n\nTrump didn’t attend the ceremony. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick was the most prominent member of the administration in attendance. Other political guests included Paul Dans, who helped shape the Republican Project 2025 agenda. Some Democrats were in attendance, including Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania.\n\n\n\nThe future of the Kennedy Center hung over the event. Shortly after Trump returned to the White House in January 2025, the Republican president fired much of the center’s leadership and installed a board largely composed of allies. It named Trump as chairman and his name was added to the building’s iconic facade, prompting a legal battle that became a proxy fight over the extent of the president’s power.\n\n\n\nTrump later said the Kennedy Center would close in July for a two-year renovation. But U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper upended those plans in May by ruling that Trump’s name was illegally added to the building, ordering it removed. The judge also has blocked the closure.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tKennedy Center\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 12\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTrump's name is fully removed from Kennedy Center, official tells judge\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDonald Trump\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 30\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTrump vents about judge who blocked the Kennedy Center renovation\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nA legal saga that became fodder for jokes\n\n\n\nTrump’s name has come down from the building, in compliance with the judge’s order. But the part of the building once covered with letters spelling the president’s name is now shrouded in a tarp. The full closure is on hold. Lawyers for the Kennedy Center have said they are not planning for now to build out programming.\n\n\n\nCooper has asked for an update next month on how long the tarp will remain on the building. For now, the final event scheduled for the Kennedy Center’s well-known Concert Hall is “The Freedom Gathering: A Musical Celebration” on July 3. \n\n\n\nThe legal fight has turned into a saga that at points became fodder for jokes at the Twain gala.\n\n\n\nAt one point, Harrelson joked “we fixed that” in a nod to the court order calling for Trump’s name to be removed from the building.\n\n\n\nAhead of the ceremony, Lutnick said Trump “wants to make this building sensational.”\n\n\n\nBut others were more skeptical. As he walked the red carpet ahead of the ceremony, Leno said Trump’s moves at the Kennedy Center were both “hilarious” and about “vanity.”\n\n\n\n“It’s not a war,” he said. “It’s not people getting killed. It’s not anti Semitism. It’s a silly thing covering a name. I mean what’s funnier than that? I mean it’s just like, you know it’s high school with money.” \n\n\n\nFriend said he felt there was a “hunger games vibe” as he entered the building. \n\n\n\n“It’s crazy,” he said of the changes Trump has pushed for.\n\n\n\nMaher and Trump have a fraught relationship\n\n\n\nGiven Trump’s sway over the Kennedy Center, Maher’s selection for the award was notable because the two men have long had a fraught relationship. \n\n\n\nBefore he entered politics, Trump filed a $5 million lawsuit against Maher in 2013 for breach of contract. Appearing on Leno’s “The Tonight Show,” Maher said he would give $5 million to the charity of Trump’s choice if Trump could prove he was not “the spawn of his mother having sex with an orangutan.”\n\n\n\nTrump claimed that when he provided his birth certificate, Maher did not pay up, prompting the lawsuit. Trump ended up dropping it.\n\n\n\nThe Trump-Maher relationship exploded again earlier this year, when the president claimed on social media that he wasted time sitting down for a meal with the comedian last year.\n\n\n\nMaher hosted Vice President JD Vance on his show heading into the weekend. Vance, who is promoting a book, said he watches the show and laughed at Maher’s monologue “even though you were making fun of me.” During the interview, Maher pressed Vance on the Iran war, immigration enforcement and election conspiracy theories.\n\n\n\n“You guys have two outcomes that an election can be,” Maher told Vance. “Either we win or they cheated. That s—- has to stop.”\n\n\n\nThe Twain prize ceremony will air on Netflix on July 21.\n\n\n\n___\n\n\n\nAssociated Press videojournalist John Carucci contributed to this report.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/bill-maher-wins-twain-humor-prize-at-kennedy-center/4042301/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Steven Sloan | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-28T22:36:55.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26180045858365.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D7411%2C4941","slug":"comedian-bill-maher-receives-twain-humor-prize-amid-uncertainty-at-kennedy-center"},{"id":"d3xxyp","title":"Scooter rider killed in hit-and-run with suspected drunken driver","excerpt":"A North Texas family is making a desperate plea for justice after a man was killed in an alleged drunken driving hit-and-run crash.\n\n\n\nAccording to Irving Police,  31-year-old Tony Vasquez was hit by a driver while he was riding a scooter on June 19 at Cantrell Street and Cibola Drive in Irving.\n...","content":"A North Texas family is making a desperate plea for justice after a man was killed in an alleged drunken driving hit-and-run crash.\n\n\n\nAccording to Irving Police,  31-year-old Tony Vasquez was hit by a driver while he was riding a scooter on June 19 at Cantrell Street and Cibola Drive in Irving.\n\n\n\nInvestigators said the driver, identified as 36-year-old Noe Ibarra, admitted to drinking four to six beers while watching a World Cup match before getting behind the wheel.\n\n\n\nAccording to the arrest report, a witness saw Ibarra run over Vasquez twice and then drive away from the scene.\n\n\n\nPolice said Ibarra was eventually caught, and he later told them he knew he hit something, but didn’t realize it was a person.\n\n\n\nVasquez was taken to a nearby hospital, with numerous broken bones, damaged organs, and severe head/brain trauma, where he would later succumb to those injuries.\n\n\n\nHis family, shattered, spoke to NBC 5 on Sunday, urging others not to drink and drive.\n\n\n\n“My heart is broken in a thousand pieces,” Julio Vasquez, Tony’s father, said. “He [Ibarra] killed someone that had a lot of plans in his life. I just want justice. I believe in Texas law. I hope he pays for what he did because they need to put him in jail forever because we don’t want him on the street.”\n\n\n\nVasquez, who was a beloved son, nephew and friend, was a talented bass player in the North Texas band, Evolución Latina. The group practiced on Sunday for the first time without him since the tragedy.\n\n\n\n“He was the one who put energy on every practice,” Efrain Martinez, Tony’s friend, said. “Dancing, enjoying the moment, enjoying the music. That’s how he was.”\n\n\n\nTony got his love for music from his father. While mourning his absence, his family now waits for justice as Ibarra faces a number of charges, including intoxication manslaughter.\n\n\n\n“We’re a Christian family, so we leave everything in God’s hands, and we trust,” Luis Vasquez, Tony’s uncle, said.\n\n\n\nIbarra faces several felony charges, including intoxication manslaughter, collision involving death and being in the country illegally. He is being held on a $350,000 bond and also has an immigration hold.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/man-killed-by-drunk-driver-watching-world-cup-match/4042289/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Jala Washington","publishDate":"2026-06-28T21:47:22.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2F0_34-KXAS-WKND-10P-SUN-_-PKG-DFW-FIFA-WC-Game-Intox-Man-Killed-Pedestrian.png%3Ffit%3D1920%2C1080%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"scooter-rider-killed-in-hit-and-run-with-suspected-drunken-driver"},{"id":"qj7i1w","title":"Flower Mound believes parking proposal will be a win for residents, town and businesses","excerpt":"A proposed parking ordinance in Flower Mound could reduce overall parking space while increasing efficiency and landscaping at the town’s businesses.\nFlower Mound’s Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of an ordinance Monday that would encourage shared parking in all developments a...","content":"A proposed parking ordinance in Flower Mound could reduce overall parking space while increasing efficiency and landscaping at the town’s businesses.\nFlower Mound’s Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of an ordinance Monday that would encourage shared parking in all developments around town.\nAccording to the town, shared parking is only found in mixed use or planned developments like the River Walk, Lakeside or soon-to-rise Furst Ranch.\nThe River Walk has a shared parking garage, but the town is mainly focusing on surface parking lots, not specifically advocating for any garages.\nOther than that, the town can only reduce parking when a development requests to do so by a maximum of 20%.\nFlower Mound believes time-based shared parking and a coordination of complimentary building uses within developments will help reduce costs associated with building parking lots, reduce effects from runoff and reduce heat around town with less pavement and more landscaping.\n“The objective and strategic plan of this makes a lot of sense,” said P&Z Chairman Gregory Schultz. “We don’t want to overbuild parking, and we’re all in favor of having more green space and all the benefits that come with that.”\nThe proposed ordinance will help make the process of shared parking agreements between businesses more efficient.\nIf passed, a development with businesses that have differing peak times, like an office that uses more parking in the morning and afternoon next to a restaurant that uses more parking in the evening, could enter into a shared parking agreement without having to get a study done and coming before Town Council.\nAccording to the town, if a tenant leaves and a new tenant comes into a space within a development that has a shared parking agreement, the new tenant would be automatically locked into that shared agreement, as well.\n“I love it because this is a win for everyone – it’s a win for businesses that are here or will be coming here, it’s a win for the environment and all the things we’re dealing with,” said commissioner Michelle Jackson. “I really appreciate this… it’s business-friendly and environmentally-friendly.”\nP&Z unanimously recommended approval of the plan, but asked town staff to revisit the geographical limits of the ordinance to prevent visitors to developments from having to walk across large developments that all share parking spaces.\nIt will come before town council before it is enacted.\nThe post Flower Mound believes parking proposal will be a win for residents, town and businesses appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/06/23/flower-mound-believes-parking-proposal-will-be-a-win-for-residents-town-and-businesses/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette - Southern Denton County Local News","author":"Micah Pearce","publishDate":"2026-06-23T17:28:44.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"flower-mound-believes-parking-proposal-will-be-a-win-for-residents-town-and-businesses"},{"id":"52tjxt","title":"One dead, another in critical condition following Dallas double shooting","excerpt":"One man was killed and another was left in critical condition following a shooting Saturday afternoon in the Cedar Crest area of Dallas, police said.","content":"One man was killed and another was left in critical condition following a shooting Saturday afternoon in the Cedar Crest area of Dallas, police said.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/one-dead-another-critical-condition-following-dallas-double-shooting","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Amber.Kite@fox.com (Amber Kite)","publishDate":"2026-06-28T16:17:09.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F05%2Fpolice-tape-generic-1.jpg","slug":"one-dead-another-in-critical-condition-following-dallas-double-shooting"},{"id":"o8c0kp","title":"Saks Global comes out of bankruptcy with new name, fewer stores","excerpt":"The parent company for Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Bergdorf Goodman stores emerged from bankruptcy this week with a lot less debt, a lot fewer stores, and a whole new name.","content":"The parent company for Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Bergdorf Goodman stores emerged from bankruptcy this week with a lot less debt, a lot fewer stores, and a whole new name.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/saks-global-comes-out-bankruptcy-new-name-fewer-stores","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Nick.Viviani@fox.com (Nick Viviani)","publishDate":"2026-06-28T01:29:19.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fsaks-gettyimages-2254095265.jpg","slug":"saks-global-comes-out-of-bankruptcy-with-new-name-fewer-stores"},{"id":"zhpyel","title":"Judge lets Dan Sullivan run in Alaska primary - against Dan Sullivan","excerpt":"The political battle between two men named Dan Sullivan is back on after a judge reversed the decision by a state official to throw one of them off the ballot.","content":"The political battle between two men named Dan Sullivan is back on after a judge reversed the decision by a state official to throw one of them off the ballot.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/judge-lets-dan-sullivan-run-alaska-primary-against-dan-sullivan","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Nick.Viviani@fox.com (Nick Viviani)","publishDate":"2026-06-27T19:55:06.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fdan-sullivan-gettyimages-2273913289.jpg","slug":"judge-lets-dan-sullivan-run-in-alaska-primary-against-dan-sullivan"},{"id":"6md7k","title":"Ex-youth pastor arrested in 20-year-old death of wife at Zion National Park","excerpt":"Former youth pastor David Vander Meer has been arrested and charged with murder and insurance fraud in connection with the 2006 death of his wife, Bernadette Vander Meer, at Utah's Zion National Park.","content":"Former youth pastor David Vander Meer has been arrested and charged with murder and insurance fraud in connection with the 2006 death of his wife, Bernadette Vander Meer, at Utah's Zion National Park.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/david-vander-meer-charged-murder-wife-zion-national-park-death","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Chris.Williams@fox.com (Chris Williams)","publishDate":"2026-06-27T15:10:58.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2266754962.jpg","slug":"ex-youth-pastor-arrested-in-20-year-old-death-of-wife-at-zion-national-park"},{"id":"1a7vqj","title":"Dead, pregnant endangered fin whale found on bow of Alaska cruise ship","excerpt":"Draped over the massive cruise vessel's bow was the body of a 61-foot pregnant endangered fin whale, prompting a federal investigation into what officials believe was a fatal vessel strike.","content":"Draped over the massive cruise vessel's bow was the body of a 61-foot pregnant endangered fin whale, prompting a federal investigation into what officials believe was a fatal vessel strike.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/dead-pregnant-endangered-fin-whale-found-bow-alaska-cruise-ship","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T23:10:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fwhale-1-scaled.jpg","slug":"dead-pregnant-endangered-fin-whale-found-on-bow-of-alaska-cruise-ship"},{"id":"qoqwgt","title":"Air quality in Trophy Club - IQAir","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZkFVX3lxTE5Rakt2MXFJTi0tRnFlVjBfVUVQcDBjMFVNMklPT244dHREanpnR1JXT19ZRFBDamNSeGNrQ2hkaC1uNjQ1bmtqUEZjWmVPdWUxRllOaWl1dmh2TjNTV1liQVZ3WS1OUQ?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Air quality in Trophy Club</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">IQAir</font>","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZkFVX3lxTE5Rakt2MXFJTi0tRnFlVjBfVUVQcDBjMFVNMklPT244dHREanpnR1JXT19ZRFBDamNSeGNrQ2hkaC1uNjQ1bmtqUEZjWmVPdWUxRllOaWl1dmh2TjNTV1liQVZ3WS1OUQ?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Air quality in Trophy Club</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">IQAir</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZkFVX3lxTE5Rakt2MXFJTi0tRnFlVjBfVUVQcDBjMFVNMklPT244dHREanpnR1JXT19ZRFBDamNSeGNrQ2hkaC1uNjQ1bmtqUEZjWmVPdWUxRllOaWl1dmh2TjNTV1liQVZ3WS1OUQ?oc=5","source":"Google News - \"Trophy Club\" Texas","author":"Google News - \"Trophy Club\" Texas","publishDate":"2026-06-23T11:58:29.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"air-quality-in-trophy-club-iqair"},{"id":"nxoi8w","title":"Near triple-digit heat, gusty winds, and Saharan dust to blanket North Texas","excerpt":"North Texas faces intense heat, gusty winds, and a massive plume of Saharan dust bringing hazy skies and vibrant sunsets early this week.","content":"North Texas faces intense heat, gusty winds, and a massive plume of Saharan dust bringing hazy skies and vibrant sunsets early this week.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/weather/near-triple-digit-heat-gusty-winds-saharan-dust-blanket-north-texas","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Berkeley.Taylor@fox.com (Berkeley Taylor)","publishDate":"2026-06-28T13:09:14.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2F7umczaaw5y8pvgq3%2Fiuucnaft0wlft3yz.jpg","slug":"near-triple-digit-heat-gusty-winds-and-saharan-dust-to-blanket-north-texas"},{"id":"r0kfb9","title":"Remember Camp Mystic victim, Hadley Hanna, as family advocates for stronger camp safety standards","excerpt":"Nearly a year after 8-year-old Hadley Hanna died in the Camp Mystic flood, her parents are honoring her legacy by advocating for stronger camp safety while helping other children through the Hugs From Hadley Foundation.","content":"Nearly a year after 8-year-old Hadley Hanna died in the Camp Mystic flood, her parents are honoring her legacy by advocating for stronger camp safety while helping other children through the Hugs From Hadley Foundation.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/remembering-camp-mystic-victim-hadley-hanna","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Steve.Noviello@fox.com (Steve Noviello)","publishDate":"2026-06-30T03:20:31.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Frising-together-series_kdfw781b_186_mp4_00.09.19.38.jpg","slug":"remember-camp-mystic-victim-hadley-hanna-as-family-advocates-for-stronger-camp-safety-standards"},{"id":"pizwhw","title":"More than $72M in meth seized by CBP officers in South Texas","excerpt":"U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in South Texas made a massive bust on June 19, seizing more than $72.3 million worth of methamphetamine hidden inside two separate cargo shipments.","content":"U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in South Texas made a massive bust on June 19, seizing more than $72.3 million worth of methamphetamine hidden inside two separate cargo shipments.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/more-than-72m-meth-seized-cbp-officers-south-texas","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Joseph.Rowe@fox.com (Joseph Rowe)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T23:22:44.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox7austin.com%2Fwww.fox7austin.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fboxes-containing-7047.73-pounds-of-methamphetamine-seized-by-cbp-officers-at-laredo-port-of-entry.jpg","slug":"more-than-72m-in-meth-seized-by-cbp-officers-in-south-texas"},{"id":"fvum0v","title":"Gardening: The Great Tomato Sucker Debate","excerpt":"By Barbara Brown, Master Gardener\nGardening Grandma says… “You must remove suckers from your tomato plants. Suckers steal the plant’s energy, and you get fewer tomatoes.”\nTruth or myth? Let’s find out. \nWhat is a tomato sucker, anyway? Tomato suckers are small shoots of leaves that grow on a new ...","content":"By Barbara Brown, Master Gardener\nGardening Grandma says… “You must remove suckers from your tomato plants. Suckers steal the plant’s energy, and you get fewer tomatoes.”\nTruth or myth? Let’s find out. \nWhat is a tomato sucker, anyway? Tomato suckers are small shoots of leaves that grow on a new stem between two larger stems at a 45-degree angle. So, what is wrong with having suckers? Nothing is essentially bad about suckers, but they do take water and nutrients from the plant and usually do not produce any tomatoes themselves.\nTexas A&M University recommends removing tomato suckers, or side shoots, while they are small to help produce larger fruits. “Removing suckers helps direct the plant’s energy towards producing fruit rather than foliage. You should remove suckers at least once a week, and the sooner the better.” \nAre there benefits to removing the suckers? Yes. You will have better air circulation through the plant allowing the leaves to dry faster making them less susceptible to diseases like wilt and fungal leaf spots. With less dense foliage, it is easier to spot pests like the hungry tomato hornworms.\nCornell University Extension recommends, “When pinching out suckers, the earlier they are removed, the better. Once the suckers are thicker than a pencil, they will leave a large wound behind when removed. Check at least twice a week during the initial growing period to catch the suckers when small.”\nFrom those gardeners who do not recommend removing suckers, they report that they get more tomatoes, but acknowledge that the fruit is smaller on the plants with suckers left intact. Some authoritative sources also suggest removing early suckers from the bottom but leaving the rest on the plant to shade the fruit from sunscald. The Master Gardeners of the University of California Extension suggest that determinate tomatoes do not need to have the suckers pruned, but they recommend it for indeterminate tomato varieties. \nFor North Texas gardeners there is a potential benefit of removing at least some of those suckers. The suckers can be rooted and planted later for a fall tomato harvest. Plan on trying to root several suckers because individual cuttings will not always establish roots. Be sure to dip the end of the cutting into a rooting hormone to encourage root development.\nHappy Gardening!\nThe post Gardening: The Great Tomato Sucker Debate appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/06/27/gardening-the-great-tomato-sucker-debate/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)","author":"Contributing Writer","publishDate":"2026-06-27T07:01:58.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crosstimbersgazette.com%2Fcrosstimbersgazette%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FTomato-suckers-e1782572602770.jpg","slug":"gardening-the-great-tomato-sucker-debate"},{"id":"gyi5be","title":"1 killed in accidental shooting in Grand Prairie, 19-year-old suspect arrested","excerpt":"A 19-year-old faces a manslaughter charge after an accidental shooting inside a vehicle in Grand Prairie overnight.","content":"A 19-year-old faces a manslaughter charge after an accidental shooting inside a vehicle in Grand Prairie overnight.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/1-killed-accidental-shooting-grand-prairie","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Tracy.DeLatte@fox.com (Tracy DeLatte)","publishDate":"2026-06-28T01:27:11.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F062726-sh-gppd-shooting-macarthur-blvd_kdfw7572_18_00.30.34.40.jpg","slug":"1-killed-in-accidental-shooting-in-grand-prairie-19-year-old-suspect-arrested"},{"id":"b7y6f1","title":"Texas announces $34M AstraZeneca settlement over Medicaid scheme","excerpt":"Texas is recovering nearly $34 million from AstraZeneca to settle allegations that the pharmaceutical giant used an illegal kickback scheme to improperly influence Medicaid prescriptions.","content":"Texas is recovering nearly $34 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taken into custody following a afternoon stabbing in a Fort Worth Walmart parking lot on Clifford Street Saturday.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/fort-worth-walmart-parking-lot-stabbing-leaves-1-hospitalized","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Tracy.DeLatte@fox.com (Tracy DeLatte)","publishDate":"2026-06-28T00:36:46.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F062726-fw-clifford-st-stabbing-lv_00.02.48.46.jpg","slug":"fort-worth-walmart-parking-lot-stabbing-leaves-1-hospitalized"},{"id":"cskt99","title":"Women's Health Care","excerpt":"Access services offered for Women's Health Care.","content":"Access services offered for Women's Health Care.","url":"https://www.dentoncounty.gov/655","source":"Denton County Government - News","author":"Denton County Government - News","publishDate":"2026-06-22T22:39:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"womens-health-care"},{"id":"5w28mt","title":"Chase on I-45 ends with officer-involved shooting","excerpt":"A chase through several Texas counties Monday ended with an officer-involved shooting.","content":"A chase through several Texas counties Monday ended with an officer-involved shooting.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/i45-chase-leon-county-texas","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Aaron.Barker@fox.com (Aaron 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Kite)","publishDate":"2026-06-27T17:24:25.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fjermiah-savage.png","slug":"man-killed-in-dallas-shooting-suspect-identified-as-jermiah-savage"},{"id":"c2kx3r","title":"Texas Parks and Wildlife issues extreme heat guide for summer visitors, pets","excerpt":"As temperatures and heat indexes soar past 100 degrees this holiday weekend, Texas Parks and Wildlife is urging state park visitors to protect themselves and their pets with these essential heat safety tips.","content":"As temperatures and heat indexes soar past 100 degrees this holiday weekend, Texas Parks and Wildlife is urging state park visitors to protect themselves and their pets with these essential heat safety tips.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/texas-parks-wildlife-issues-extreme-heat-guide-summer-visitors-pets","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Joseph.Rowe@fox.com (Joseph Rowe)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T20:42:35.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox7austin.com%2Fwww.fox7austin.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F06%2FGettyImages-1328237455.jpg","inBriefing":true,"slug":"texas-parks-and-wildlife-issues-extreme-heat-guide-for-summer-visitors-pets"},{"id":"9r2zoj","title":"Taco Ocho keeps it fresh in Flower Mound","excerpt":"Taco Ocho will soon celebrate 11 years of serving fresh Mexican food in Flower Mound, and the secret can’t be found written in some recipe.\nFor owner and longtime Flower Mound resident Mani Bhushan, the most important part of running a restaurant is consistently meeting and exceeding expectations...","content":"Taco Ocho will soon celebrate 11 years of serving fresh Mexican food in Flower Mound, and the secret can’t be found written in some recipe.\nFor owner and longtime Flower Mound resident Mani Bhushan, the most important part of running a restaurant is consistently meeting and exceeding expectations.\nDespite the current economy being unfriendly to the restaurant industry, Bhushan refuses to back down from his original vision.\nHe doesn’t want to cut spending at the cost of quality.\nBhushan is committed to mixing up his fresh salsa with roasted jalapeños and freshly-cut cilantro every day.\nNot only does it provide a better taste, Bhushan said he only wants to use fresh ingredients that are healthy.\n“I could cut costs and buy pre-packaged ingredients or reduce portion sizes, but that’s not who I am and that’s not what I want for my business,” he said.\nThe fresh ingredients don’t stop at the salsa, either.\nTaco Ocho is known for its famous queso blanco, which is dressed with a splash of pico de gallo and a dash of cilantro.\nIt’s the perfect way to start a meal at Taco Ocho before diving into the restaurant’s Latin-inspired dishes, which offer flavors that go well beyond typical Tex-Mex fare.\nFrom brisket slow roasted with grilled poblano peppers, onions and Oaxaca cheese to smoked chicken elote, which is adobo chicken served with grilled corn and cotija cheese, the fresh-made tacos are grande but don’t leave you feeling bloated.\nThe beer-battered fish and the grilled shrimp tacos offer a great taste of the Latin American coast, as well.\nBhushan operates the restaurant, but gave credit to his wife, a Mexican cuisine expert, and seven other influential ladies for the recipes.\nFlower Mound isn’t the only place in North Texas with a Taco Ocho.\n\nBhushan started serving Latin-inspired cuisine in Richardson nearly 16 years ago. Flower Mound was the third restaurant to open. Other locations include Frisco and McKinney.\n“Taco Ocho has built a loyal following by combining chef-driven food, warm hospitality and neighborhood-friendly prices in a colorful, modern setting,” said Bhushan.\nAnother reason Taco Ocho has been able to survive is Bhushan’s ability to adapt.\nWhen COVID-19 hit, Taco Ocho was already set up for food delivery.\nAs diners started focusing on dietary restrictions and healthy foods, Taco Ocho already had the fresh ingredients, but quickly added vegan and vegetarian options to the menu.\n“I’ve eaten here every day since I opened,” said Bhushan. “And I’m in good shape. It’s all about the quality of food.”\nNow, Bhushan said a change in dining habits has once again disrupted the food industry.\nWith more work-from-home jobs, there are less people eating out for lunch, alcohol sales have dropped, the cost of ingredients have risen and restaurants are fighting for attention in a digital-focused marketing era.\n“One of the biggest challenges for established independent restaurants today is visibility,” said Bhushan. “In today’s environment, established restaurants must work significantly harder to maintain visibility.”\nBhushan, at 77 years old, was happy to show off the restaurant’s social media page. It’s just another thing to keep him busy.\nDespite facing every obstacle the restaurant industry has to offer, Bhushan and Taco Ocho have persevered.\nBased on the still-freshly-cut cilantro and peppers in the salsa, Taco Ocho will find a way to keep serving a high quality product until Bhushan is ready to enjoy retirement, whenever that may be. \nTaco Ocho is located at 3750 Long Prairie Road, Suite 100, in Flower Mound and is open daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, visit tacoocho.com. Please tell them we sent you!\nThe post Taco Ocho keeps it fresh in Flower Mound appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/06/26/taco-ocho-keeps-it-fresh-in-flower-mound/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)","author":"Micah Pearce","publishDate":"2026-06-26T21:00:33.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"taco-ocho-keeps-it-fresh-in-flower-mound"},{"id":"br3eah","title":"Celebrate America's 250th birthday at Texas State Parks","excerpt":"Texas State Parks roll out specialized historic, pioneer, and patriotic programming across the state for the nation's Semiquincentennial celebration.","content":"Texas State Parks roll out specialized historic, pioneer, and patriotic programming across the state for the nation's Semiquincentennial celebration.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/celebrate-americas-250th-birthday-texas-state-parks","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Amber.Kite@fox.com (Amber Kite)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T18:39:41.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox7austin.com%2Fwww.fox7austin.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F55298060515_db2bb9d4f0_c.jpg","slug":"celebrate-americas-250th-birthday-at-texas-state-parks"},{"id":"ct60me","title":"Kaufman County capital murder suspect arrested at Arizona-Mexico border","excerpt":"A months-long, multi-agency manhunt culminated in the arrest of a Texas capital murder suspect tracked down near the Mexican border in Arizona, authorities announced.","content":"A months-long, multi-agency manhunt culminated in the arrest of a Texas capital murder suspect tracked down near the Mexican border in Arizona, authorities announced.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/kaufman-county-capital-murder-suspect-arrested-arizona-mexico-border","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Amber.Kite@fox.com (Amber Kite)","publishDate":"2026-06-27T17:10:20.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fdiego-carlos-rodriguez.png","slug":"kaufman-county-capital-murder-suspect-arrested-at-arizona-mexico-border"},{"id":"g49ffv","title":"Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas; strict transport ban issued","excerpt":"Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 27, prompting Texas authorities to issue a fresh round of emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's expansion in West Texas.","content":"Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 27, prompting Texas authorities to issue a fresh round of emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's expansion in West Texas.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/flesh-eating-screwworm-outbreak-escalates-west-texas-strict-transport-ban-issued","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Amber.Kite@fox.com (Amber Kite)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T17:52:48.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox7austin.com%2Fwww.fox7austin.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2282764490.jpg","inBriefing":true,"slug":"flesh-eating-screwworm-outbreak-escalates-in-west-texas-strict-transport-ban-issued"},{"id":"6nk6lp","title":"Mabank Fire Chief killed while directing traffic at a Texas rodeo","excerpt":"Mabank Fire Marshal Charlie Woodard was struck and killed by a vehicle while directing traffic outside a local rodeo on Saturday night, sparking an investigation into the fatal incident.","content":"Mabank Fire Marshal Charlie Woodard was struck and killed by a vehicle while directing traffic outside a local rodeo on Saturday night, sparking an investigation into the fatal incident.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/mabank-fire-chief-killed-while-directing-traffic-texas-rodeo","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Joseph.Rowe@fox.com (Joseph Rowe)","publishDate":"2026-06-28T23:53:25.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fcharlie-woodard-mabank-fire-chief.jpg","slug":"mabank-fire-chief-killed-while-directing-traffic-at-a-texas-rodeo"},{"id":"gaq38o","title":"Johns Hopkins University lays off 110 workers after losing some federal funding","excerpt":"Johns Hopkins University laid off about 110 employees, citing significant cuts to federal research funding. Here's what to know.","content":"Johns Hopkins University laid off about 110 employees, citing significant cuts to federal research funding. Here's what to know.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/johns-hopkins-university-lays-off-110-workers-losing-federal-funding","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T20:45:56.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-1152502392-scaled-e1782506579375.jpg","slug":"johns-hopkins-university-lays-off-110-workers-after-losing-some-federal-funding"},{"id":"yx83jt","title":"Fort Worth Gun Violence detectives investigate late-night shooting on Ward Park Lane","excerpt":"A woman was hospitalized late Friday night after being shot during a dispute in northwest Fort Worth, police said.","content":"A woman was hospitalized late Friday night after being shot during a dispute in northwest Fort Worth, police said.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/fort-worth-gun-violence-detectives-investigate-late-night-shooting-ward-park-lane","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Amber.Kite@fox.com (Amber Kite)","publishDate":"2026-06-27T16:11:47.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F062726-sh-ftwpd-shooting-ward-park-ln_kdfw756a_186_00.04.46.02.jpg","slug":"fort-worth-gun-violence-detectives-investigate-late-night-shooting-on-ward-park-lane"},{"id":"j13i56","title":"Argentina fans take over Klyde Warren Park before World Cup match","excerpt":"Hundreds of Argentina fans are expected to gather at Klyde Warren Park in Dallas tonight ahead of the team's World Cup group stage match against Jordan at Dallas Stadium.","content":"Hundreds of Argentina fans are expected to gather at Klyde Warren Park in Dallas tonight ahead of the team's World Cup group stage match against Jordan at Dallas Stadium.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/argentina-fans-take-over-klyde-warren-park-before-world-cup-match","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Tisia.Muzinga@fox.com (Tisia Muzinga)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T23:08:20.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F41992285159-17.jpg","slug":"argentina-fans-take-over-klyde-warren-park-before-world-cup-match"},{"id":"8p38xb","title":"Physical therapy chain to replace Plaid Fox in Flower Mound","excerpt":"Plaid Fox Resale closed the doors in Flower Mound in June 2025 and will be replaced by a national physical therapy chain.\nPT Solutions is expected to move in to the old Plaid Fox space at Robertson’s Creek Shopping Center, according to a filing with the state.\nIt is located at the southwest corne...","content":"Plaid Fox Resale closed the doors in Flower Mound in June 2025 and will be replaced by a national physical therapy chain.\nPT Solutions is expected to move in to the old Plaid Fox space at Robertson’s Creek Shopping Center, according to a filing with the state.\nIt is located at the southwest corner of FM 2499 and Dixon Lane.\nPlaid Fox closed about a year ago after opening just a few months before in early 2025.\n\nAccording to PT Solutions’ website, its clinics offer orthopedic physical therapy, pre and post surgery physical therapy, pediatrics physical therapy, neurological rehabilitation, speech-language pathology, hand therapy and occupational therapy.\nThe clinics use different treatments such as dry needling, lymphedema treatment, pelvic floor therapy, vestibular therapy and concussion care.\nPT Solutions also offers sports-specific physical therapy.\n“At PT Solutions, our love for physical therapy drives everything we do. We blend science, training, and compassion to deliver care that supports patients through every step of their healing journey,” reads the PT Solutions website. “Rooted in research and focused on people, we strive to raise the standard for physical therapy – one connection, one breakthrough, one recovery at a time.”\nThe new Flower Mound location will be one of more than 550 PT Solutions locations across the nation.\n“PT Solutions continues to expand its national footprint through its unique model of hospital partnerships, private acquisitions and de novo clinics,” reads the clinic’s website. “Through APTA-accredited residency program, PT Solutions educates, trains and trusts its professionals to provide research-supported care in hospitality-driven and service-oriented environments.”\nConstruction is expected to start in July and be completed in early September.\nAtlanta-based PT Solutions started in 2003 by the brand’s CEO Dale Yake, who opened a private practice in Eufaula, Alabama.\nThe post Physical therapy chain to replace Plaid Fox in Flower Mound appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/06/26/physical-therapy-chain-to-replace-plaid-fox-in-flower-mound/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)","author":"Micah Pearce","publishDate":"2026-06-26T15:42:36.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crosstimbersgazette.com%2Fcrosstimbersgazette%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F285142cf50bf60aa31373434323935333133.jpg","slug":"physical-therapy-chain-to-replace-plaid-fox-in-flower-mound"},{"id":"eymrvr","title":"Fort Worth animal shelter reaches critical capacity, moves pets to outdoor enclosures","excerpt":"Fort Worth animal shelters are well beyond capacity and urgently need adopters and fosters to help ease the overflow.","content":"Fort Worth animal shelters are well beyond capacity and urgently need adopters and fosters to help ease the overflow.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/fort-worth-animal-shelter-reaches-critical-capacity-moves-pets-outdoor-enclosures","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Dionne.Anglin@fox.com (Dionne Anglin)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T22:52:41.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fv-dionne-fw-animal-control-over-capacity-4p_00.01.14.48.jpg","slug":"fort-worth-animal-shelter-reaches-critical-capacity-moves-pets-to-outdoor-enclosures"},{"id":"qbqavi","title":"Jordan fans in Arlington celebrate before historic World Cup match","excerpt":"Jordanian soccer fans are hosting a historic World Cup celebration at Arlington's Levitt Pavilion ahead of their team's final group stage match against Argentina at Dallas Stadium.","content":"Jordanian soccer fans are hosting a historic World Cup celebration at Arlington's Levitt Pavilion ahead of their team's final group stage match against Argentina at Dallas Stadium.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/jordan-fans-arlington-celebrate-before-historic-world-cup-match","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Alex.Boyer@fox.com (Alex Boyer)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T22:50:30.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fs-alex-wc-jordan-fans-5p_00.01.14.30.jpg","slug":"jordan-fans-in-arlington-celebrate-before-historic-world-cup-match"},{"id":"csku1r","title":"Tax Assessor / Collector","excerpt":"The Tax Assessor / Collector strives to ensure that your tax dollars are accurately and efficiently collected with the utmost integrity and honesty.","content":"The Tax Assessor / Collector strives to ensure that your tax dollars are accurately and efficiently collected with the utmost integrity and honesty.","url":"https://www.dentoncounty.gov/778","source":"Denton County Government - News","author":"Denton County Government - News","publishDate":"2026-06-22T14:37:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"tax-assessor-collector"},{"id":"34xo2k","title":"Fewer Texans qualifying for SNAP benefits, putting pressure on local food banks","excerpt":"With fewer people qualifying for SNAP benefits in Texas, local food banks and pantries are feeling the pressure.","content":"With fewer people qualifying for SNAP benefits in Texas, local food banks and pantries are feeling the pressure.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/fewer-texans-qualifying-snap-benefits-putting-pressure-local-food-banks","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Shaun.Rabb@fox.com (Shaun Rabb)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T21:29:05.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F10%2F8495tz-impact-of-snap-benefitss_00.00.02.22.jpg","slug":"fewer-texans-qualifying-for-snap-benefits-putting-pressure-on-local-food-banks"},{"id":"5x4p42","title":"3 firefighters killed in Colorado as wildfires stoked by heat, wind rage across West","excerpt":"Blistering heat and strong winds Sunday stoked wildfires across the West after three firefighters were killed a day earlier in Colorado while battling a blaze along the state’s border with Utah.\n\n\n\nThe National Weather Service said wildfire conditions “remain critical” across the Southwest, with ...","content":"Blistering heat and strong winds Sunday stoked wildfires across the West after three firefighters were killed a day earlier in Colorado while battling a blaze along the state’s border with Utah.\n\n\n\nThe National Weather Service said wildfire conditions “remain critical” across the Southwest, with risk high in the Four Corners region where Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah intersect. The agency warned of “extreme fire behavior” along the Utah-Colorado border, where “rapid fire growth is likely.” \n\n\n\nThe firefighters were killed and two sustained burn injuries when they were overcome Saturday by flames from fast-moving fires. They deployed emergency protective shelters during the so-called burnover — which occurs when a fire spreads and closes off all escape routes — in Mesa County, the U.S. Interior Department said.\n\n\n\nThey worked for the U.S. Wildland Fire Service and U.S. Forest Service and were part of an interagency response to the Knowles and Gore fires, which merged with other fires to form the Snyder Fire. So far, about 44 square miles (114 square kilometers) have burned.\n\n\n\nThe Wildland Fire Service, created earlier this year to streamline firefighting on public lands, said in a statement that it “stands united” with the Forest Service in grief and “in our unwavering support for the loved ones left behind.”\n\n\n\nThe names of the firefighters were withheld pending notification to their loved ones, the Interior Department said.\n\n\n\nTemperatures in Grand Junction — east of the fire — hit a high of 93 degrees Fahrenheit (34 degrees Celsius) Saturday, with winds gusting to 44 mph (71 kph), according to the National Weather Service. \n\n\n\nThe Mesa County Sheriff’s Office asked people to evacuate the potential path of the fire and to turn on irrigation water to saturate the land. The federal Bureau of Land Management on Saturday closed public access to lands it manages nearby.\n\n\n\nOn Sunday, strong winds pushed waves of thick, gray smoke from the fire as it burned through a desolate stretch of scrub and red mesa.\n\n\n\nHot, dry and windy conditions\n\n\n\nConsecutive days of hot, dry and windy weather fueled fires in Colorado, Utah, Arizona and elsewhere. New fires popped up across the region.\n\n\n\nThe largest blaze, the Cottonwood Fire, burned out of control in rugged terrain in southwest Utah. It ballooned Sunday to more than 146 square miles (378 square kilometers) after marching through canyons and mountainsides, destroying part of a ski resort. The cause is under investigation.\n\n\n\nFirefighters worked on multiple fronts, using bulldozers to scrape away brush and trees to starve the fire of fuel.\n\n\n\nNo estimates of damage were immediately available. Gov. Spencer Cox in a post on social media thanked crews for what he called “several miraculous stops and saves.” \n\n\n\nThe danger is even higher this year because of Utah’s record-low snowpack and its warmest winter on record. Much of the West is grappling with similar conditions, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. Some 12 fires were burning in Utah. None were contained by late afternoon Sunday.\n\n\n\n\n\nFires across the U.S. burn thousands of square miles this year\n\n\n\nNationally, nearly 4,688 square miles (12,142 square kilometers) have burned since Jan. 1. That is more than the 10-year average. \n\n\n\nFully or largely uncontained wildfires burned across the desert Southwest on Sunday, according to Forest Service data, including in Nevada and Arizona. Their area totaled nearly 469 square miles (1,214 square kilometers).\n\n\n\nEmergencies declared in Utah and Colorado\n\n\n\nCiting fire conditions, Cox declared an emergency last week and banned fireworks ahead of the July Fourth holiday. State officials said Utah has seen an increase in wildfire starts, with each fire showing unprecedented behavior and stretching wildland firefighting capabilities.\n\n\n\nColorado Gov. Jared Polis also declared an emergency on Saturday, authorizing the use of the National Guard to tackle the fires.\n\n\n\nSouth of Grand Canyon National Park, authorities said a new wildfire was moving away from Grand Canyon Village on Saturday. But about 50 miles (80 kilometers) away, another fire prompted Coconino County officials to issue evacuation orders for those near Kendrick Mountain. \n\n\n\nParts of northern Arizona were without power Saturday as the utility serving the area initiated a safety shut-off in hopes of lessening the wildfire risk. On Sunday, officials said power had been restored to much of Grand Canyon National Park.\n\n\n\nPower shutoffs have become more common in the West as wildfire risk has expanded. It is usually a last resort after utility forecasters weigh factors like sustained wind and gust speeds, available fuels and topography.\n\n\n\n___\n\n\n\nSmyth contributed from Columbus, Ohio. Sisak reported from New York. Associated Press writer Michael R. Blood in Los Angeles contributed.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/firefighters-killed-in-colorado-wildfires-heat-wind/4042280/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Ty Oneil, Michael R. Sisak and Julie Carr Smyth | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-28T20:25:35.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26179600829624-e1782695711429.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D7008%2C3948","slug":"3-firefighters-killed-in-colorado-as-wildfires-stoked-by-heat-wind-rage-across-west"},{"id":"wb0avi","title":"Mabank mourns Fire Chief hit, killed while directing traffic near rodeo grounds","excerpt":"The Mabank community is mourning the loss of Fire Chief Charles Woodard, who was killed while directing traffic outside the Mabank Rodeo Grounds.\n\n\n\nAccording to the Texas Department of Public Safety, Woodard was directing traffic Friday night when he stepped into the westbound lanes of U.S. High...","content":"The Mabank community is mourning the loss of Fire Chief Charles Woodard, who was killed while directing traffic outside the Mabank Rodeo Grounds.\n\n\n\nAccording to the Texas Department of Public Safety, Woodard was directing traffic Friday night when he stepped into the westbound lanes of U.S. Highway 175 and was struck by a pickup truck.\n\n\n\nWoodard was taken to UT Health in Gun Barrel City, where he succumbed to his injuries and died.\n\n\n\nThe driver of the pickup was not injured, DPS said.\n\n\n\nThe Mabank Fire Department shared an image honoring Woodard and asked the community to keep his family and fellow first responders in their prayers.\n\n\n\n“There are no words that can ease the pain of such a tremendous loss. When tragedy strikes, it affects us all. In these difficult moments, our communities always come together to surround one another with love, support, and prayer. Let us honor Chief Woodard’s life by remembering his selfless service and the sacrifices made every day by our first responders,” said Nicole Mason-Driver, Mayor of Malakoff, in a Facebook post.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe crash remains under investigation by the Texas Department of Public Safety.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/mabank-mourns-fire-chief-hit-killed-while-directing-traffic-near-rodeo-grounds/4042282/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"NBCDFW Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-28T20:19:21.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FDocument.jpeg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D500%2C361","slug":"mabank-mourns-fire-chief-hit-killed-while-directing-traffic-near-rodeo-grounds"},{"id":"sx3187","title":"Rangers complete 4-game sweep of slumping Blue Jays with 3-2 victory","excerpt":"Pinch-runner Jarred Kelenic scored the tiebreaking run by racing home from second base on a wild pitch in the ninth inning, and the Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 on Sunday to complete a four-game sweep.\n\n\n\nJosh Jung hit a two-out double off Louis Varland (3-3) in the ninth and Kele...","content":"Pinch-runner Jarred Kelenic scored the tiebreaking run by racing home from second base on a wild pitch in the ninth inning, and the Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 on Sunday to complete a four-game sweep.\n\n\n\nJosh Jung hit a two-out double off Louis Varland (3-3) in the ninth and Kelenic came in to run.\n\n\n\nVarland’s first pitch to Corey Seager bounced in front of the plate and ricocheted off Alejandro Kirk’s mitt. The catcher initially couldn’t find the ball, allowing Kelenic to come all the way around with the decisive run.\n\n\n\nCole Winn (3-2) pitched two innings for the win and Tyler Alexander finished for his fourth save in five chances.\n\n\n\nJoc Pederson homered on the first pitch of the game and Elias Díaz added an RBI single as the Rangers won for the seventh time in 10 games to reach .500 at 42-42.\n\n\n\nTexas has homered in a season-best 11 consecutive games.\n\n\n\nThe Rangers scored in the first inning of all four games against Toronto. They’re 32-10 this season when scoring first, and 10-32 when the opposition scores first\n\n\n\nTexas led 2-0 through seven innings before Nathan Lukes tied it with a two-run homer off Winn in the eighth, his fourth.\n\n\n\nToronto was swept for the third time this year and has lost six straight games overall.\n\n\n\nPederson hit his second leadoff home run of the series on the first pitch from Shane Bieber, who was making his second start of the season after returning from a sore elbow.\n\n\n\nBieber allowed three consecutive homers in his previous outing Tuesday against Houston.\n\n\n\nUp next\n\n\n\nRangers: Had not announced a starter for Monday’s game at Cleveland. LHP Parker Messick (7-4, 2.67 ERA) is scheduled for the Guardians.\n\n\n\nBlue Jays: RHP Trey Yesavage (3-3, 3.56 ERA) is expected to start Monday at home against Mets LHP Sean Manaea (1-2, 4.87).","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/rangers-complete-4-game-sweep-of-slumping-blue-jays-with-3-2-victory/4042271/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Ian Harrison | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-28T18:10:49.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2283233832.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D7804%2C5205","slug":"rangers-complete-4-game-sweep-of-slumping-blue-jays-with-3-2-victory"},{"id":"ccoo1x","title":"One dead, one critically injured in afternoon Dallas shooting","excerpt":"Dallas police are asking for the public’s help as they investigate a deadly shooting that left one man dead and another critically injured.\n\n\n\nOfficers responded around 2 p.m. Saturday to the 3900 block of Linfield Road, where they found two men who had been shot multiple times.\n\n\n\nPolice said 28...","content":"Dallas police are asking for the public’s help as they investigate a deadly shooting that left one man dead and another critically injured.\n\n\n\nOfficers responded around 2 p.m. Saturday to the 3900 block of Linfield Road, where they found two men who had been shot multiple times.\n\n\n\nPolice said 28-year-old Nigel Calhoun died at the scene. The other man was taken from the scene and remains in critical condition.\n\n\n\nInvestigators have not identified any suspects.\n\n\n\nAnyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Dallas police.\n\n\n\nThis story was originally reported for broadcast by NBC DFW. AI tools helped convert the story into a digital article, and an NBC DFW journalist edited it again before publication.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/one-dead-one-critically-injured-in-afternoon-dallas-shooting/4042249/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"NBCDFW Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-28T16:52:26.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2020%2F11%2FDallas-Police.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1200%2C675","slug":"one-dead-one-critically-injured-in-afternoon-dallas-shooting"},{"id":"z9iirt","title":"Trump says golf course renovation will have Washington hosting ‘major' tournament","excerpt":"President Donald Trump on Sunday surveyed several of his construction projects around the nation’s capital, suggesting afterward that his redevelopment of the East Potomac Golf Links would enable it to host a premier tournament.\n\n\n\n“When completed, this Course will have the ability to host Major ...","content":"President Donald Trump on Sunday surveyed several of his construction projects around the nation’s capital, suggesting afterward that his redevelopment of the East Potomac Golf Links would enable it to host a premier tournament.\n\n\n\n“When completed, this Course will have the ability to host Major Golf Tournaments, including The U.S. Open, The Ryder Cup, The PGA Championship, and other top PGA Tour events,” Trump posted on social media.\n\n\n\nTrump toured the course with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, various aides and the golf course architect Tom Fazio and his son, Gavin Fazio. The president’s redevelopment of the course is subject to a lawsuit in U.S. District Court.\n\n\n\nTrump complained in his post about the condition of the grass and the sprinkler system for the public golf course, but debris from the demolition of the White House East Wing has also been dumped on the grounds. The National Park Service said last month that the debris tested positive for lead, chromium and other toxic metals.\n\n\n\nTrump said in his post that work on the golf course would begin on Sept. 1. The president also toured updates to Lafayette Park on the north side of the White House and had his motorcade drive around where he plans to build a triumphal arch.\n\n\n\nThe president also said in a separate post that he would meet with Janeese Lewis George, who won the Democratic primary for Washington’s mayor. Trump in his post called Lewis George a “Communist.”\n\n\n\nAt a news conference Thursday, Lewis George said that as the next likely mayor that she would “work with anyone including the president for the best interest of D.C. residents” but stressed that she would not comply “in advance” to requests from the administration that could compromise the locally elected government.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/trump-dc-golf-renovation-plans/4042232/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Josh Boak | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-28T15:44:13.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26179533940202.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D2036%2C1357","slug":"trump-says-golf-course-renovation-will-have-washington-hosting-major-tournament"},{"id":"hyc0jt","title":"Teams scramble to locate survivors four days after Venezuela earthquakes as death toll rises to 1,450","excerpt":"Local and international rescue teams raced against the clock to pull survivors from the rubble in Venezuela on Sunday, four days after two powerful earthquakes shook the northern state of La Guaira.\n\n\n\nThe government reported 1,450 dead from the quakes Sunday afternoon as it faced growing critici...","content":"Local and international rescue teams raced against the clock to pull survivors from the rubble in Venezuela on Sunday, four days after two powerful earthquakes shook the northern state of La Guaira.\n\n\n\nThe government reported 1,450 dead from the quakes Sunday afternoon as it faced growing criticism from Venezuelans that its response was inadequate and was overshadowed by civilian-led efforts to rescue people buried under collapsed buildings. \n\n\n\nThousands have been reported missing, according to multiple databases being used by families searching for loved ones.\n\n\n\nEven as the likelihood of finding people alive diminished with each passing hour, rescuers continued to free some survivors from mountains of debris, offering anguished families a sliver of hope. The first 48 to 72 hours after a natural disaster as crucial to rescue efforts, though survival can be extended if they have access to food and water.\n\n\n\nMore than 2,600 rescue workers from around the world had arrived by Sunday, the government said, noting that crews were being supported in their efforts by nearly 140 specially trained dogs.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNatural Disasters\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 27\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat to know about ‘doublet' earthquakes like the destructive pair that hit Venezuela\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVenezuela\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 25\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow to help those impacted by earthquakes in Venezuela\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVenezuela\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 27\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCrucial window for rescuing survivors narrows as Venezuela enters third day after deadly twin quakes\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\n“It’s been incredibly hard work, but we’re going strong,” said Jason Mercano, a civilian who was able to communicate with family buried under the rubble via social media. \n\n\n\n“We’ve never given up hope,” he added.\n\n\n\nMasses of people gathered to watch as rescue crews from the U.S. and France pulled a man and his son from the ruins Sunday morning and carried them carefully on a black tarp into an ambulance.\n\n\n\nMore than 770 buildings partially or totally collapsed\n\n\n\nStill, many Venezuelans are struggling to hold onto hope in an increasingly desperate situation. The one-two punch of 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes that hit last Wednesday have left a trail of devastation.\n\n\n\nA layer of dust coated coastal communities, and as the stench of decomposing bodies spread, more people began to wear masks.\n\n\n\nAuthorities said Sunday that more than 770 buildings had totally or partially collapsed from the earthquakes, twice as many as were reported destroyed or damaged on Friday. The risk of further damage remains as aftershocks continued to shake Venezuela; quakes measuring 4.2 and 4.5 hit Sunday morning.\n\n\n\nMany living in disaster zones said they had seen little sign of their government since the quakes. But rescue efforts in La Guaira — the hardest-hit area — appeared significantly more organized on Sunday as international rescue missions arrived en masse. In previous days, residents there had expressed frustration and anger about the level of response.\n\n\n\nThe government reported on state television that more than 14,000 members of the military and police are now patrolling La Guaira state, where access is blocked and special permits are required to enter.\n\n\n\nBecause of the chaos and shoddy cellphone service since the earthquakes, many Venezuelans have turned to non-governmental digital databases to report their loved ones as missing. More than 50,000 people were reported missing on one such database, though it is unclear how many have been found.\n\n\n\nA man’s family anxiously watches rescue effort\n\n\n\nIn the seaside city of Catia La Mar, Venezuelan rescue teams called down to survivors after discovering signs of life. They shouted instructions to a man whose family watched anxiously as crews discussed how to bring him to safety.\n\n\n\nDespite the overwhelming demand for medical services and the shortage of supplies in Venezuela’s public health system, Domingo Luciani Hospital in the capital of Caracas coped with an influx of patients thanks to a flood of donations.\n\n\n\n“We have tons of patients, but thank god, people have responded by bringing us a great deal of supplies,” said Leomery Pérez, an anesthesiologist at the hospital.\n\n\n\nAuthorities said they had treated more than 3,100 wounded people, including many with crush injuries.\n\n\n\nA big challenge for Venezuela’s acting president\n\n\n\nThe disaster poses a significant challenge for acting President Delcy Rodríguez, the former vice president who took office in January after the U.S. capture and removal of then-President Nicolás Maduro.\n\n\n\nSince then, the U.S. government has played in increasingly powerful role in dictating the future of the South American nation. Venezuela has faced economic disarray for more than a decade, and many people reject the legitimacy of the political movement Rodríguez represents.\n\n\n\nThe country now faces an even more difficult circumstances, said Ronal Rodríguez, researcher for the Bogotá-based Venezuelan Observatory at the University of Rosario.\n\n\n\n“There is political interference by the United States, the operational incompetence of a government that has driven the country into a complex humanitarian crisis and, all of the sudden, an earthquake in a place that lacks human capital and short-term resources to address the situation,” he said.\n\n\n\nThe U.N. migration agency said up to 6.8 million people may be affected by the earthquakes. The International Organization for Migration said it was working with the Venezuelan government, the United Nations and humanitarian groups on a coordinated response.\n\n\n\n“It is already clear that displacement will increase, as people seek safety,” said Amy Pope, director general.\n\n\n\n___\n\n\n\nJanetsky reported from Mexico City. Associated Press journalists Andry Rincón, Fernando Vergara and Matías Delacroix in La Guaira, Venezuela; Jorge Rueda in Caracas, Venezuela; Clara Preve in Buenos Aires, Argentina; and Elliot Spagat in San Diego, contributed to this report.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/teams-scramble-locate-survivors-four-days-venezuela-earthquakes/4042220/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Regina Garcia Cano, Juan Pablo Arraez and Megan Janetsky | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-28T14:46:33.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26179596536960.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1200%2C687","slug":"teams-scramble-to-locate-survivors-four-days-after-venezuela-earthquakes-as-death-toll-rises-to-1450"},{"id":"mam6uh","title":"Goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa's emotional World Cup farewell leaves lasting legacy for Mexico fans","excerpt":"When Guillermo Ochoa stepped onto the pitch in the 78th minute of Mexico’s match with Czechia on Wednesday night, the stadium let out a roar that seemed to reverberate across the country and beyond. \n\n\n\nClad in a purple jersey and shorts, a misty-eyed Ochoa made the sign of the cross and high-fiv...","content":"When Guillermo Ochoa stepped onto the pitch in the 78th minute of Mexico’s match with Czechia on Wednesday night, the stadium let out a roar that seemed to reverberate across the country and beyond. \n\n\n\nClad in a purple jersey and shorts, a misty-eyed Ochoa made the sign of the cross and high-fived a handful of teammates. Edson Álvarez gave him the captain’s armband and then “Memo,” as the legendary goalkeeper is affectionately nicknamed, jogged over to the goal in Estadio Azteca, his signature curls bouncing with him. \n\n\n\nOchoa’s jersey was branded with a commemorative patch marking his sixth World Cup, an exclusive club with just two other members: Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. He had already indicated he’d retire after this one.\n\n\n\nOchoa, who turns 41 next month, is hanging up his gloves after six World Cup selections, more than 150 national team games, six CONCACAF Gold Cup titles and an Olympic bronze medal.\n\n\n\n“I felt that Memo had to play. For how long? I didn’t know,” Mexico national team coach Javier Aguirre told reporters post-match. “But I knew it was a night for Mexico to enjoy its legend that is Memo Ochoa.”\n\n\n\nAnd he had his moment: A long goal kick from Ochoa began a play that ended with teammate Alvaro Fidalgo scoring. Mexico, which has never lost a World Cup game on that sacred pitch, won 3-0 in front of a crowd of nearly 81,000.\n\n\n\nIt was a poetic return to the stadium where Ochoa kicked off his career at Club América as a fresh-faced 19-year-old before he left Mexico for Europe and went on to establish himself as an undisputed starter in front of his national team’s goal. \n\n\n\n“Being able to close it out here at Estadio Azteca — with my people, with my family, a World Cup — was the cherry on top,” he told Telemundo Deportes after the final whistle. “I’m happy, I’m grateful, empty — I’ve given it all. I left everything.” \n\n\n\n\n\nJesús Martínez, a 35-year-old lifelong Mexico fan who lives in Birmingham, Alabama, watched the match at a bar in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, and likened it to “a fairy tale.”\n\n\n\n“Everything just played out the right way for Mexico. When the crowd started chanting ‘Memo, Memo,’ you could hear it on the broadcast. People at the bar where I was at, we all started chanting it, as well, and then when he came in everyone was clapping and cheering,” he told NBC News.\n\n\n\n“It’s definitely a little sad,” to see Ochoa go, Martínez said.\n\n\n\nWhile this is Ochoa’s sixth World Cup, it’s his fourth in action. Ochoa had to watch from the bench in 2006 and 2010, but he finally made his World Cup debut in 2014 in Brazil. And so began the rise of a legend.\n\n\n\nOchoa became synonymous with soccer’s premier international competition after that. Save after improbable save, No. 13 transmuted from mortal to saint — “San Memo” — an icon and a savior to those who worship at the shrine of Mexican football.\n\n\n\nFor fans like Martínez, Ochoa’s Herculean moments are burned into memory. \n\n\n\nThere was Ochoa’s heroic save of Poland’s Robert Lewandowski’s penalty kick in the second half during the teams’ opening match in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, a game that ended in a draw.\n\n\n\nThere was the 2014 World Cup when he blocked Neymar’s zooming header with a shocking one-handed save to his right. The game ended nil-nil.\n\n\n\nAnd of course, there was the 2018 World Cup in Russia, where Ochoa soared to meet Germany’s Toni Kroos’ freekick that flew to the upper right corner of the net. With a magic touch on the ball, Ochoa sent it up to the crossbar.\n\n\n\n“I remember where I was those days, I remember how it felt, how everyone was going crazy watching those games,” Martínez said. \n\n\n\nHe said Ochoa’s presence added “a sense of security” that Mexico could keep a clean sheet against any team.\n\n\n\n“I really think he’ll be remembered alongside Jorge Campos, when people ask who the best Mexican keeper of all times has been,” Martínez said.\n\n\n\n\n\nEva Santana, 40, of Chicago, has been supporting “El Tri” as a family tradition since she was a child.\n\n\n\n“It doesn’t just feel like the end of a career, it feels like the end of a piece of our childhood,” she said about watching Ochoa’s return to the pitch.\n\n\n\n“For others it’s Ronaldo or Messi, but for Mexicans it’s Memo,” Santana said. “He has given fans hope, especially when Mexico was up against the world’s best teams. For many of us, he’ll always be remembered as the goalkeeper who stood tall when Mexico needed him most.”\n\n\n\nPosts on Mexico’s national team page of Ochoa are flooded with comments like “Leyenda” (legend), “Capitán por siempre” (forever captain) and “No Memo no party.”\n\n\n\nOn a post for a raffle to win his jersey, one fan wrote: “Memo, I’ve followed your career since I was just 10 years old … looking back now, I realize I’ve spent more than half my life admiring you.”\n\n\n\nHis own teammates are among his fans.\n\n\n\nGilberto Mora, Mexico’s 17-year-old starlet attacker, told FIFA earlier this month: “Memo Ochoa is my idol.”\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t2026 FIFA World Cup\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsoccer\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMar 3\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEverything to know about the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Teams, how to watch and more\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2026 World Cup\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDec 6, 2025\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFull 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule: See the key dates, kickoff times and venues\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2026 World Cup\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDec 3, 2025\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow will the 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup work? New format explained\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\n“When I was growing up, I used to watch the national team’s matches, and Memo was always in goal, making saves to keep us in the game. Now being able to play alongside him on the pitch and call him a team-mate is a dream come true.”\n\n\n\nAt the end of Wednesday’s game, Ochoa walked to his right and planted a kiss on the goalpost. He turned, walked to his left and kissed that one, too, a farewell to the structures he stood between over the course of his more than 20 years as a professional.\n\n\n\nOchoa took a knee in front of the goal and crossed himself again. His teammates made their way over and surrounded him, jumping in celebration. Then, they tossed him into the air as the ranchera classic “El Rey” — the king — played around them.\n\n\n\nOchoa will remain with the squad as it proceeds into the knockout stage, though it’s unclear but unlikely that he’ll play again. But if Wednesday night was his last stand, it was more than a triumph — it was a memory to last a lifetime.\n\n\n\n“Having the opportunity to close out today with this, in the stadium that saw me be born, that saw me grow, I think it was the perfect ending, the finishing touch, and with the love that the people showed me,” he told Telemundo Deportes. “I’m going to carry this with me as the best moment I’ve ever had with the national team.”","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/world-cup/guillermo-ochoa-world-cup-farewell-lasting-legacy-mexico-fans/4042207/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Marlene Lenthang and Rudy Chinchilla | NBC News","publishDate":"2026-06-28T12:20:39.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2F260628-ochoa-getty.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D4673%2C2629","slug":"goalkeeper-guillermo-ochoas-emotional-world-cup-farewell-leaves-lasting-legacy-for-mexico-fans"},{"id":"3aurzo","title":"France records around 1,000 additional deaths as extreme heat breaks European records","excerpt":"France saw around 1,000 additional deaths last week at the height of its record-smashing heat wave, the country’s public health agency said Sunday, as the head of the World Health Organization warned that Europe is now the fastest-warming continent and needs to do more to protect its citizens. \n\n...","content":"France saw around 1,000 additional deaths last week at the height of its record-smashing heat wave, the country’s public health agency said Sunday, as the head of the World Health Organization warned that Europe is now the fastest-warming continent and needs to do more to protect its citizens. \n\n\n\nTemperature records were toppled in several countries on the weekend, wildfires were sparked in Germany and Berlin police used water cannons to cool down the crowds.\n\n\n\nMeanwhile, the heat wave slowly moved toward eastern parts of the continent. \n\n\n\nGermany marked a new record for the third day in a row with 41.7 degrees Celsius (107 degrees Fahrenheit) in Neißemünde, near the border with Poland, which baked under its new all-time high of 40.5 C (104.9 F). The Czech Republic also experienced its hottest day ever with 41.1 C (106.4 F). \n\n\n\nA new study from the World Weather Attribution, a Europe-based collaboration of scientists, reported Friday that the record-breaking heat and humidity in Europe this past week would not have been possible without climate change.\n\n\n\nThe rapid study found that the heat would have been virtually impossible just five decades ago, and is 200 times more likely today than it would have been 20 years ago.\n\n\n\nFrance records surge in deaths during heat wave\n\n\n\nFrance reported a surge in deaths last week, including a sharp increase at private homes, especially in the Paris region, the national public health agency said Sunday.\n\n\n\nThere were more than 1,200 deaths on Wednesday, when France was sweltering under its hottest temperatures, increasing to more than 1,400 deaths on each of the two following days, Public Health France said. In April and May, before the heat wave, France’s rate of deaths was about 900 to 1,000 per day.\n\n\n\nThe agency concluded that France experienced a total of at least 1,000 additional deaths during those three days alone, an estimate it cautioned is likely to increase as more data is collected, including for deaths at home.\n\n\n\nThe increase was sharpest in areas under red warnings of extreme heat, it said. Those warnings blanketed about three-quarters of the country at the peak of the heat wave. The agency said that 85% of the deaths involved people aged 65 and above.\n\n\n\nEurope is the fastest-warming continent, WHO warns\n\n\n\n“Europe is the fastest-warming continent on Earth, heating at twice the global average,” WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Sunday on X. “Right now 150 million people are living under extreme heat, hundreds have died, schools are shut, grids are buckling.”\n\n\n\nDriven by climate change and global warming, the “once-in-a-generation” heat wave is now occurring nearly every year, Tedros said, adding that more than 1,300 excess deaths have been recorded since June 21 linked to high temperatures in Europe.\n\n\n\n“Heat stress is often called the ‘silent killer’ — and European homes, workplaces and schools were not built for these temperatures,” Tedros warned as he called on European countries to implement action plans. He said they should focus on preparedness, prevention and stronger health system responses.\n\n\n\nLightning strikes Swedish theme park\n\n\n\nIn Sweden, several people were injured when they were hit by lightning at an amusement park, the country’s TT news agency reported. \n\n\n\nThree adults were taken to the hospital, among them a woman with serious injuries, after the lightning struck the Tosselilla Sommarland park in Tomelilla in the south of the country.\n\n\n\nAcross Europe, the extreme heat has been followed by severe thunderstorms. \n\n\n\nDenmark, which marked new temperature records on Saturday, recorded 1,156 lighting strikes by Sunday morning, according to public broadcaster DR. \n\n\n\nHeat sparks wildfires in forests contaminated with WWII ammunition\n\n\n\nIn Gohrischheide, in eastern Germany, a fire broke out in a large forest that’s still contaminated with ammunition from World War II, which made the firefighters’ efforts even more complicated.\n\n\n\nSimilarly, a major firefighting operation was underway in southwest Germany near the village of Traisen, where the heat sparked a forest fire in an area that also contained unexploded ordnance. Firefighters had to be temporarily stop after explosions took place and an ordnance disposal unit was brought in to continuously assess the situation, German news agency dpa reported. Some 650 people in Traisen had to leave their homes Sunday afternoon because the fire continued to spread.\n\n\n\nThe big cities’ fire departments were busy sending out ambulances to people suffering from heat-related illnesses. In Berlin, an additional 500 ambulance dispatches were reported on Saturday, most of them heat-related. \n\n\n\nBerlin police use water cannons to cool down locals and tourists\n\n\n\nThe German capital’s police found a way to help suffering Berliners and tourists alike. They put up two huge water cannons — usually used to disperse unruly protesters — in front of the city’s iconic Brandenburg Gate and sprayed the cool water across the cheering crowd. \n\n\n\nThe heat also continued to damage the country’s infrastructure, with the concrete surface on countless highways breaking up, and a weekend warning by national rail operator Deutsche Bahn to avoid all unnecessary train travel.\n\n\n\nMore than 600 passengers had to be evacuated from an overheated train in Brandenburg after a tree fell onto an overhead power line during a storm on Saturday evening. The train, which was on its way from Hamburg to Prague, lost power. The air conditioners stopped working and the doors were locked until emergency responders forced them open. Two people were hospitalized with heat-related problems, dpa reported.\n\n\n\nIn the eastern city of Leipzig, no trams will be running until early Monday morning due to heat damage to tracks and switches. The Leipzig Public Transportation Authority said that the high temperatures had caused the joint sealant for asphalt and concrete in switches and tracks to run and clump together in many places throughout the city’s network.\n\n\n\n——\n\n\n\nLeicester reported from Paris. Associated Press writer Karel Janicek in Prague contributed to this report.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/france-records-additional-deaths-extreme-heat-breaks-european-records/4042204/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Kirsten Grieshaber | The Associated Press and John Leicester | The Associated Pr","publishDate":"2026-06-28T12:14:41.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2283196156.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5472%2C3648","slug":"france-records-around-1000-additional-deaths-as-extreme-heat-breaks-european-records"},{"id":"3r7n80","title":"Trump's ‘big, beautiful bill' is bringing a big set of student loan changes","excerpt":"One year after President Donald Trump signed his core domestic policy package into law, student loan borrowers are bracing for a major overhaul of the federal lending system that will begin this week.\n\n\n\nMany were already struggling when the Biden administration attempted to enact sweeping studen...","content":"One year after President Donald Trump signed his core domestic policy package into law, student loan borrowers are bracing for a major overhaul of the federal lending system that will begin this week.\n\n\n\nMany were already struggling when the Biden administration attempted to enact sweeping student debt relief in the wake of the Covid pandemic, but the proposal encountered Republican blowback. Now, under the Trump administration’s changes, borrowers will experience a range of effects with some seeing little difference in what they owe each month while many lower-income borrowers will be hit the hardest with increases, student advocacy groups and financial planners say.\n\n\n\nCome Wednesday, Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” will streamline the system to have fewer loan repayment program options and greater restrictions on how much students can borrow. And it will end the most borrower-friendly repayment program launched under President Joe Biden, forcing many of the more than 7 million people enrolled to pay more in their monthly federal loan bills. Separately, interest rates will also increase.\n\n\n\n“There is a real sense of urgency and almost fear around what’s to come,” said Becca Craig, a wealth adviser with Focus Partners Wealth in Kansas City, Missouri, who has seen an uptick in borrowers seeking help before the latest changes take effect.\n\n\n\nThe new direction is part of the Trump administration’s broader goal of slashing funding from government assistance programs across federal agencies. As part of the plan, the federal student aid program will be transferred from the Education Department to the Treasury Department, which administration officials say is better equipped to get debtors into compliance because it collects defaulted debt for federal and state agencies. \n\n\n\nThe White House has accused the Biden administration of focusing too heavily on student loan forgiveness and debt cancellation instead of ensuring loans are repaid in an effort to curtail federal spending and pressure colleges to lower tuition costs.\n\n\n\nStudent borrower Lori Correa, of North Carolina, is in knots over the changes and weighing her options. After using an online loan simulator, she said she estimates her monthly student loan payments would jump from $150 to $713 under one of the new plans because of changes in how payments are calculated.\n\n\n\nAs a single mother of three in the early 2000s, Correa switched careers from waitressing to legal studies, earning her associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees while maxing out her student loans in the hope that she would advance in better-paying jobs.\n\n\n\nShe earns about $60,000 a year as a real estate agent’s personal assistant and still owes roughly $200,000 in student debt, which has been financially crippling when coupled with housing costs and medical bills over the years.\n\n\n\n“I would have hoped that I would be making a decent living on the education that I paid such a dear price for,” Correa, now 57, said. “But I was sold a dream. It feels like now, if you are a normal, average person just trying to make it, you’re not going to.”\n\n\n\nIn the first quarter of 2026, almost 43 million student borrowers carried nearly $1.7 trillion in loans, according to Federal Student Aid statistics. In that same period, an additional 2.6 million student loan borrowers fell into default for nonpayment, a Federal Reserve Bank of New York report found. The report said the average defaulted borrower was nearly 40 years old, from a Southern state and did not have a history of nonpayment before the pandemic.\n\n\n\nAn Education Department spokesperson said the agency’s online loan simulator to help student borrowers select a new repayment option will be updated ahead of Wednesday and referred to materials on its website laying out how the new plan can be a “simple and affordable option.” Education Secretary Linda McMahon said in a statement in March that the Trump administration is “confident that American students, borrowers, and taxpayers will finally have functioning programs after decades of mismanagement.”\n\n\n\nStudent borrower advocacy groups, however, worry that the payment increases will only make it harder on people already grappling with a surge in inflation, rising energy and food costs, and affordability gaps in housing and healthcare. They also warn it may drive some low-income and first-generation students to the private lending market, where they may face higher interest rates and have fewer protections against predatory lenders. Or, advocates fear, those students may forgo higher education altogether, affecting their economic mobility and competitiveness.\n\n\n\n“Is this plan enough of a safety net for American families?” asked Kyra Taylor, a staff attorney at the National Consumer Law Center, a nonprofit consumer advocacy group. “I think simplification is a good goal, but it has to be affordable to families. If it’s not, then we’re going to see an increase in borrowers who go into default.”\n\n\n\nAs the new policies take effect, experts say there are four key changes that borrowers should know.\n\n\n\n1. New loans\n\n\n\nTypically, student borrowers have been able to choose from an array of repayment plans that either came with fixed terms or were based on income.\n\n\n\nBut those legacy plans are going away, and beginning Wednesday, borrowers who take out a student loan or seek to consolidate existing ones must select between only two new options.\n\n\n\nThe first, known as the Repayment Assistance Plan, is being touted by the Education Department as a replacement for the Biden-era Saving on a Valuable Education, or SAVE, plan. Under the new plan, borrowers’ monthly payments will be based on adjusted gross income — or their total annual income minus certain tax adjustments, including deductions for dependent children.\n\n\n\nAt the plan’s lowest income level, borrowers with an adjusted gross annual income of up to $10,000 must still pay at least $10 a month, said Aissa Canchola Bañez, policy director of Protect Borrowers, a student advocacy organization.\n\n\n\n“That doesn’t seem like a lot on its face, but if you’re earning $10,000 or less, that is a sizable amount,” Bañez said.\n\n\n\nBorrowers will also be required to make payments for 30 years before they may be eligible for loan cancellation.\n\n\n\nThe other repayment option for borrowers with new loans will be the Tiered Standard Plan, in which payments will be calculated based on one’s outstanding loan balance at a set fixed term from as little as 10 years and up to 25. That may be a faster way for borrowers to pay off their debts and save money on interest compared with the income-based option, which can carry higher interest costs.\n\n\n\nThe new plans mark a significant departure from the Biden-era offerings. \n\n\n\nThe SAVE plan has been the most affordable for financially strapped borrowers who may not even be required to make monthly payments. Those on the plan can also see their loans forgiven in as little as 10 years.\n\n\n\n2. Older loans\n\n\n\nBorrowers enrolled in the SAVE plan will have at least 90 days to move to one of the new plans, the Education Department said in a court filing last week. They could also select a current fixed-term plan or an older one tied to their income, although those will be phased out in 2028.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStudent Loans\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 26\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJudge blocks Trump plan to limit graduate student loans in nursing and other fields\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStudent Loans\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDec 9, 2025\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTrump administration announces deal to end key Biden-era student loan repayment program\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nThere’s one other option: They could choose the Income-Based Repayment plan, which isn’t going away because it was created by Congress two decades ago. The plan, which is geared toward borrowers with high debt relative to their income, can allow monthly payments of either 10% or 15% of one’s discretionary income, with loan forgiveness eligibility within 25 years.\n\n\n\nSince the plan is based on discretionary income — money left over after paying necessary living expenses — it can translate to a “lower payment for borrowers,” said Craig, the financial adviser.\n\n\n\nMillions of borrowers enrolled in Biden administration plans may also face a payment spike because they have not had to make any loan payments since July 2024, Craig said. At the time, some Republican-led states filed litigation attempting to block the SAVE plan, arguing that the Biden administration overstepped its authority in creating it, leading to a protracted court battle. \n\n\n\nWith the plan now ending, not only will borrowers need to begin payments, but their debt balances will have also accrued interest since summer 2025.\n\n\n\n3. Borrowing limits\n\n\n\nFor decades, graduate students and parent borrowers have had access to tailored loan programs that were not subject to borrowing limits. But beginning Wednesday, such plans will be eliminated and replaced with new loan restrictions, including borrowing no more than $257,500 in federal student loans in one’s lifetime.\n\n\n\nNicholas Kent, the Education Department’s undersecretary, said in a statement in April that creating borrowing limits would help students avoid “racking up excessive loan debt.”\n\n\n\nGraduate students will be allowed to seek up to $20,500 in loans each year and up to $100,000 in total.\n\n\n\nProfessional students, which include those studying law or medicine, can apply for up to $50,000 in loans each year and up to $200,000 in total.\n\n\n\nStudents currently enrolled in graduate or professional degree programs will be exempt from the new limits for three years. About 1.8 million student borrowers owed graduate loans last fall.\n\n\n\nThe loan limits have already been caught in a legal battle over who counts as professional students. The Education Department decided to exclude certain fields in healthcare under the changes. In response, several associations, including one for nurse practitioners, sued, and a federal judge last week agreed to pause the administration’s new categorization of “professional degrees” while another challenge to loan limits plays out in court. \n\n\n\nStill, the new loan caps can go into effect.\n\n\n\nThe Education Department said it is “reviewing the order and will take appropriate action.”\n\n\n\nUnder the new rules, parents can borrow up to $20,000 per dependent child each year, up to $65,000 per child in total.\n\n\n\nTaylor, of the National Consumer Law Center, said there may be an unintended consequence for students who realize they don’t have enough in loans to afford college: \n\n\n\n“They may not want to go to school at all,” she said.\n\n\n\n4. Auto pay discount\n\n\n\nWith just over a third of student borrowers regularly paying their loans, the Education Department is pushing for more people to sign up for automatic billing to ensure they don’t miss payments.\n\n\n\nBorrowers who do so by Sept. 30 will be eligible for a 1% interest rate reduction. Those enrolled already get a 0.25-percentage-point rate deduction, but that will increase to the full 1%, education officials said.\n\n\n\nAny interest rate reduction will be especially helpful now, Craig said, because new student loan interest rates are reaching some of their highest levels in years.\n\n\n\nBeginning Wednesday, the interest rate for undergraduate loans not subsidized by the government will be at 6.52% and for graduate students at 8.07%. Five years ago, the rates were at 2.75% and 4.3%, respectively. (The changes are unrelated to the bill.)\n\n\n\nThe new 1% discount, however, will only last through June 2028 and does not apply to some older loans.\n\n\n\n“This interest rate reduction will help borrowers as they consider new, affordable repayment plans and work to repay their loans on time,” Kent said in a statement.\n\n\n\nBañez, of Protect Borrowers, said the reduction is a sign that the Trump administration is facing pressure to provide some relief to borrowers, however small.\n\n\n\n“This is essentially a Band-Aid on a bullet wound,” she said.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/your-money/trumps-big-beautiful-bill-student-loan-changes/4042196/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Erik Ortiz | NBC News","publishDate":"2026-06-28T11:48:48.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2208280893.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D6000%2C3375","slug":"trumps-big-beautiful-bill-is-bringing-a-big-set-of-student-loan-changes"},{"id":"vup1ai","title":"BET Awards: Lauryn Hill honored, Janet Jackson stuns Teyana Taylor and Druski makes history","excerpt":"After watching a 20-minute tribute celebrating her groundbreaking career, Lauryn Hill surprised the BET Awards audience Sunday with an impromptu performance of her 1998 classic “Ex-Factor” after accepting the Living Legend Icon Award before closing the show with “Everything Is Everything.”\n\n\n\nInt...","content":"After watching a 20-minute tribute celebrating her groundbreaking career, Lauryn Hill surprised the BET Awards audience Sunday with an impromptu performance of her 1998 classic “Ex-Factor” after accepting the Living Legend Icon Award before closing the show with “Everything Is Everything.”\n\n\n\nIntroduced by Ice Cube, the eight-time Grammy winner was honored with performances at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater from SZA, Doechii, Lizzo, Queen Latifah, Common, her children Selah Marley and Zion Marley, who revisited songs from Hill’s stellar catalog while she stood smiling, singing along and applauding throughout the tribute.\n\n\n\nAfter she accepted the honor, Hill encouraged artists to embrace their gifts and remain true to their purpose.\n\n\n\n“I fight for y’all,” Hill said. “And fighting for y’all is me fighting for myself, it’s me fighting for my children, it’s me fighting for my community.”\n\n\n\nThe Living Legend Icon Award recognizes pioneers whose work has remained culturally essential across generations. Hill first emerged as a member of the Fugees before releasing her landmark solo debut, “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill,” featuring classics including “Doo Wop (That Thing),” “Ex-Factor” and “Everything Is Everything.”\n\n\n\nJanet Jackson surprises Teyana Taylor with honor\n\n\n\nTeyana Taylor fought back tears Sunday after an emotional surprise at the BET Awards:Janet Jackson walked onto the stage to present Taylor with the Icon of the Year Award.\n\n\n\nTaylor, visibly stunned as Jackson received a standing ovation, embraced the music legend before thanking one of her biggest inspirations.\n\n\n\n“They did not tell me Janet was coming,” Taylor said through tears. “There will be no me without you.”\n\n\n\nPresenting the award, Jackson praised Taylor’s relentless work ethic and artistic range, highlighting her Golden Globe win for best supporting actress in “One Battle After Another” and calling her gifts “God-given.”\n\n\n\nThe Icon of the Year Award recognizes a creative force whose influence is shaping culture. Taylor has evolved from a multiplatinum recording artist into an award-winning actor, director, producer and choreographer.\n\n\n\nAccepting the honor, Taylor reflected on her two-decade career.\n\n\n\n“I worked my (expletives) off 20 years,” she said. “So I’m not accepting what I’ve earned with arrogance. I’m accepting what I’ve earned with gratitude.”\n\n\n\nBET Awards remembers Clive Davis, Richard Smallwood and other trailblazers\n\n\n\nThe BET Awards paused to honor influential figures from music and entertainment who died over the past year during an emotional in memoriam tribute.\n\n\n\nErica Campbell of Mary Mary introduced the segment by reflecting on the enduring legacies left behind by those who died, paying special tribute to the late gospel composer Richard Smallwood, whose music she said strengthened her faith. She also remembered the late music executive Clive Davis, who died earlier this week at 94, before performing Whitney Houston’s “I Love the Lord” with Le’Andria Johnson.\n\n\n\nThe tribute remembered Smallwood, Davis, Malcolm-Jamal Warner and others whose contributions left a lasting mark on music, television and culture.\n\n\n\nD’Angelo honored with all-star tribute\n\n\n\nThe show also celebrated the late D’Angelo’s legacy with a star-studded tribute that opened with appearances by his three children.\n\n\n\nAri Lennox, BJ the Chicago Kid, Durand Bernarr, George Clinton and RAYE were among the artists who honored the singer with performances of his music, celebrating the enduring influence of one of R&B’s most acclaimed voices.\n\n\n\nSylvia Rhone honored for shaping generations of artists\n\n\n\nMusic executive Sylvia Rhone received the BET Ultimate Icon Award in recognition of her groundbreaking leadership and lasting impact on the music industry.\n\n\n\nPresented by Kelly Rowland, the honor celebrated Rhone’s trailblazing career as the first Black woman to lead a major record company owned by a Fortune 500 corporation. A video tribute featured messages from artists including Missy Elliott and Busta Rhymes, highlighting her role in helping develop the careers of performers such as Tracy Chapman, Brandy, Erykah Badu, Lil Wayne, Kid Cudi, Future, Travis Scott and Tyler, the Creator.\n\n\n\nWhile accepting the award, Rhone dedicated the honor to the artists and creative teams she has worked alongside throughout her career.\n\n\n\n“Tonight’s honor bears my name, but it really belongs to all of us who create culture,” she said.\n\n\n\nRhone also used the moment to urge the music industry to protect artists as artificial intelligence reshapes the business.\n\n\n\n“We make the algorithm. The algorithm doesn’t make us,” she said. “We must honor the musician. We must compensate the creator.”\n\n\n\nShe concluded by calling on the industry to ensure the next generation of artists has the opportunity to create “the songs that will change the world.”\n\n\n\nDruski opens BET Awards with dramatic entrance\n\n\n\nDruski made a grand entrance to kick off the BET Awards on Sunday, descending from the rafters in a harness as a choir filled the theater with a rendition of Kirk Franklin’s “Revolution,” setting the tone for a night celebrating music, comedy and culture.\n\n\n\nThe comedian and digital creator made history by becoming the youngest host of the ceremony.The show’s opening performances featured Kehlani, who sang “Folded” with Jamie Foxx and his daughter, Anelise Estelle Foxx, on guitar. Don Toliver also performed his hits “E85” and “Body.”\n\n\n\nAccepting the award for best female R&B/pop artist, Kehlani admitted she hadn’t prepared a speech, instead marveling that “Janet Jackson is here,” before telling the icon she was “really honored to be here” among the night’s talent.\n\n\n\nDruski, 31, surpassed Kevin Hart, who previously held the distinction as the BET Award’s youngest host when he emceed in 2011.\n\n\n\nThroughout the night, Druski leaned into his comedic persona with appearances alongside Martin Lawrence and Latto. Lawrence jokingly shut down Druski’s pitch to appear in the next “Bad Boys” film before teasing his upcoming Paramount+ series, while Latto playfully poked fun at the host during one of the show’s transitions. Druski also spoofed Jay-Z’s Roots Picnic freestyle.\n\n\n\nDruski became one of entertainment’s fastest-rising stars through his viral sketches before expanding into sold-out comedy tours and collaborations with artists including Drake and Snoop Dogg, as well as appearances alongside figures like Tom Brady and Timothée Chalamet.\n\n\n\nHip-hop pioneer MC Lyte returned as the show’s announcer.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/bet-awards-druski-lauryn-hill-teyana-taylor/4042194/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Jonathan Landrum Jr. | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-28T11:32:55.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26180125091681.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5513%2C3675","slug":"bet-awards-lauryn-hill-honored-janet-jackson-stuns-teyana-taylor-and-druski-makes-history"},{"id":"5x9ppo","title":"The U.S. lags other countries in social media restrictions for kids, but a reform push is growing","excerpt":"Amy Neville describes Kristin Bride as her “soulmate.” But the day that forged their bond — June 23, 2020 — was the worst of each of their lives.\n\n\n\nBoth Bride and Neville lost their teen sons that day. Their kids lived a thousand miles apart and never met, but they both died from harms related t...","content":"Amy Neville describes Kristin Bride as her “soulmate.” But the day that forged their bond — June 23, 2020 — was the worst of each of their lives.\n\n\n\nBoth Bride and Neville lost their teen sons that day. Their kids lived a thousand miles apart and never met, but they both died from harms related to their social media use.\n\n\n\nWhen the two mothers met, early in their advocacy work to protect other kids, Bride said she had felt “totally alone.” But they have since seen the online child safety movement blossom, with scores of other parents who lost kids pursuing stronger social media safeguards and legislation to protect children online. \n\n\n\nWith that momentum, advocates say the tide seems to be turning. A pair of landmark jury verdicts this year showed a way forward for holding tech companies accountable. And while the U.S. is nowhere near embracing social media bans for children like those seen from Australia to Indonesia, a push for regulation is simmering again in Congress. \n\n\n\n“Moving forward for me, it’s this groundswell. We now have the court of public opinion on our side, and that is powerful. That has brought things to the next level,” Neville said in an interview. \n\n\n\nHer son Alexander Neville was “brilliant and intense,” Neville said, with an entrepreneurial spirit and “the best laugh in the world.” When he was 14, a drug dealer connected with him on Snapchat and sold him the pill that killed him. Carson Bride was the “bright light” of his family, a funny and caring kid who loved connecting with people, his mother said. He died by suicide at age 16 after severe cyberbullying.\n\n\n\nThe teenagers were honored in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday alongside 270 other children and young people who died because of online harms. It was the sixth anniversary of the boys’ deaths, a date their families have worked to establish as Social Media Victims Remembrance Day.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSocial Media\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMar 25\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMeta and YouTube found liable of negligence in landmark social media addiction trial\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSocial Media\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMar 25\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat could come next for other social media firms as a jury finds Meta platforms harm children\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nJury verdicts hold social media companies responsible for harms\n\n\n\nGrowing awareness of the dangers social media poses for young, developing brains has shown up in a wave of new restrictions globally. Australia, the U.K., Turkey, Indonesia and others have passed bans on kids under 16 or 15 from using platforms like TikTok, YouTube and Instagram.\n\n\n\nIn the U.S., the movement turned a corner with two jury verdicts against Meta and one against Google that galvanized proponents for kids’ online safety. Evidence in the court cases revealed some of the tech companies’ inner workings, including communications of employees who likened their products to drugs and casinos.\n\n\n\nThat the Los Angeles trial accusing social media platforms of causing deliberate harm to children was allowed to move forward was itself a watershed movement, said Matthew Bergman, head of the Social Media Victims Law Center, which represents more than 1,000 plaintiffs in lawsuits against social media companies.\n\n\n\nSection 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act shields tech companies from legal responsibility for posted content. It has been a barrier to accountability but lawsuits are side-stepping its protections by focusing on the companies’ deliberate design choices rather than content.\n\n\n\n“It is still a hurdle, but it is no longer a barrier,” Bergman said.\n\n\n\nAdvocates say there’s a long road ahead\n\n\n\nIn the U.S., federal legislation of social media has moved at a glacial pace. The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, which took effect in 2000, requires kid-oriented apps and websites to get parents’ consent before collecting personal information of children under 13.\n\n\n\nThis week, lawmakers in the House unveiled a bipartisan deal called the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act. It includes portions of the the Kids Online Safety Act, or KOSA, which passed the Senate in 2024, but critics say it’s been stripped of its most important part — a provision called “duty of care,” a legal term that requires companies to take reasonable steps to prevent harm.\n\n\n\n“Without a duty of care, Big Tech companies will maintain the status quo of putting profit before the safety of our children,” Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., said in a statement.\n\n\n\nBride said advocates have to employ a three-prong approach, utilizing legislation, litigation and education. That way, “when one stalls, like legislation,” Bride said, “then we have the trials and we have litigation. So we keep pressing forward. We’re not going to give up.”\n\n\n\nRepresentatives from Meta, YouTube and TikTok did not immediately respond to messages for comment. Snap said in a written statement that it works continuously to strengthen safety protections across its platform. \n\n\n\nOver the years, social media platforms have introduced some safety features including separating minors into teen accounts and providing even tighter restrictions for younger teenagers. Instagram, for instance, now restricts teen accounts to viewing content that aligns with “PG-13” ratings and accounts are set to private and can’t be messaged by strangers. YouTube has a separate kids app and parental controls on its regular platform that allow for “supervised kid accounts” for preteens who have aged out of YouTube kids.\n\n\n\nBut child advocates say there’s still a long way to go.\n\n\n\n“Their fundamental incentive to design products that maximize engagement has not changed,” Bergman said. “Yes, there have been some improvements. A 13-year-old child is not by default provided with an open account for adult predators to prey upon. So, you know, there are baby steps, but there are steps in the right direction. We just need more of them.”\n\n\n\n\n\nSenators say social media concerns are reaching a tipping point\n\n\n\nSince 2024, the Senate has passed a resolution annually to recognize June 23 as Social Media Harms Victim Remembrance Day, which honors the lives of those who died because of online harms including suicide, drug poisoning, cyberbullying and dangerous social media challenges.\n\n\n\nAlongside several parents and advocates who spoke at the event Tuesday evening — including Bride and Neville — senators called for urgent action. \n\n\n\nSen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., advocated for the repeal of Section 230. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., said advocates and lawmakers need to “fight like hell for the living.” Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., assailed his fellow Congress members for not doing more, saying “we all know why” they haven’t acted. \n\n\n\n“It’s the same reason that the companies want the kids online, want their privacy destroyed, want all their information — it’s money,” Hawley said, noting the technology industry provides campaign contributions to lawmakers and spends millions on lobbying annually. \n\n\n\nThe Senate Judiciary Committee has invited the CEOs of Meta, Alphabet, TikTok and Snap to testify at an upcoming hearing about children’s safety on their platforms. The committee has suggested the U.S. is reaching a tipping point for awareness of the risks of social media, asking in the hearing title, “Is This Social Media’s Big Tobacco Moment?”\n\n\n\nBride and Neville will attentively listen to what the tech CEOs say under oath — as they did during a similar hearing in 2024 and many other events related to kids online safety — and they remain optimistic.\n\n\n\nNeville said she feels that “every morning I wake up, lives are on the line. If we’re not talking about these things, if we’re not doing something about it, lives are on line,” she said. “And that’s probably not good for my nervous system, but that’s the state that I’ll live in until I’ll probably die on this hill.”","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/us-lags-other-countries-social-media-restrictions-kids-reform-push-growing/4042189/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Kaitlyn Huamani and Barbara Ortutay | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-28T11:02:29.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26176591907185.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D6998%2C4665","slug":"the-us-lags-other-countries-in-social-media-restrictions-for-kids-but-a-reform-push-is-growing"},{"id":"duuzml","title":"NASA races to save Swift telescope from falling back to Earth with daring rescue mission","excerpt":"NASA is racing to save an aging telescope from falling back to Earth with a daring rescue mission.\n\n\n\nThe $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver. \n\n\n\nNASA hired startup Katalyst Space Technologies to boost the Swift Observat...","content":"NASA is racing to save an aging telescope from falling back to Earth with a daring rescue mission.\n\n\n\nThe $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver. \n\n\n\nNASA hired startup Katalyst Space Technologies to boost the Swift Observatory to a higher orbit where it can continue hunting for some of the universe’s biggest explosions. A three-armed spacecraft built by Katalyst will chase after Swift once it takes off from an atoll in the Pacific’s Marshall Islands aboard an airplane-launched Pegasus rocket. Liftoff could occur as early as Tuesday.\n\n\n\nScanning the cosmos since its launch in 2004, Swift has been sinking faster and faster because of recent intense solar activity. It needs to get to a higher, more stable orbit as soon as possible to survive.\n\n\n\nNASA’s Hubble Space Telescope — also at risk — could be next.\n\n\n\nLike Swift, Hubble is losing altitude as the sun erupts with one flare after another. Katalyst Space CEO Ghonhee Lee said his company’s next-generation robot, still in development, could save the day for the much bigger Hubble in a couple years.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNASA\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 10\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNASA addresses criticism over all-male crew selected for Artemis III test mission\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNASA\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 3\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNASA declares its Mars Maven spacecraft dead after six months of silence\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nOnly China has attempted a mission like the upcoming one, successfully boosting a satellite into a higher graveyard orbit four years ago.\n\n\n\n“This is the first American space robot to go up and do anything like this,” Lee told The Associated Press. “NASA has all these big senior observatories … all of them can benefit from a service like this. So what we’re proving with this mission is this is a new play in the playbook that’s available.”\n\n\n\nIt will take Katalyst’s autonomous spacecraft, named Link, about a month to rendezvous with Swift and catch it, and another couple months to raise its orbit from the current 224 miles (360 kilometers) to the desired 373 miles (600 kilometers). \n\n\n\nThe 1.6-ton (1.4-metric ton) gamma ray observatory must be above 185 miles (300 kilometers) for the rescue to work. It’s expected to reach that point of no return in October, according to the latest estimates.\n\n\n\nRoughly the size of a small kitchen refrigerator with a 40-foot (12-meter) solar wingspan, Link sports three arms with a reach of just over 3 feet (1 meter). Each arm has two finger-like pinching grippers that resemble the hands of a Lego mini figure. \n\n\n\nIf all goes well, Swift could be back in business by September, according to Lee.\n\n\n\nWorth hundreds of millions of dollars, Swift was never designed to be repaired, let alone retrieved by hands — human or otherwise. That’s what makes this so challenging, according to company officials, who stress there is no guarantee it will work.\n\n\n\n\n\nNASA signed a contract with Katalyst last September with only two requests: It has to be a rush job, but please don’t make things worse. Nine months later, the company is ready to rumble.\n\n\n\n“I have to be honest. No one thought it was going to be possible. No one thought we would get as far as we’ve already gotten today,” said Shawn Domagal-Goldman, NASA’s astrophysics director.\n\n\n\nNASA has bought a little more time for Swift, turning off all scientific instruments to slow its descent. Observations ceased in February.\n\n\n\nNASA’s science mission chief Nicky Fox said it’s worth the effort.\n\n\n\n“If we let Swift reenter, we would lose that telescope. We would lose a lot of capability,” she said. “We don’t currently have the budget to build another one to replace that.”\n\n\n\nWhile everything cannot be saved in space, Swift is special, said Domagal-Goldman. \n\n\n\nTrue to its name, Swift is designed to pivot quickly to capture late-breaking astronomical events such as gamma ray bursts and exploding stars. With more discoveries expected by the Webb Space Telescope and soon-to-launch Roman Space Telescope, Swift, if saved, would be busier than ever as “NASA’s first responder.”\n\n\n\nKatalyst sees Swift as the jumping-off point for a new repair business in space. The company’s next-generation robotic rescuer, scheduled to fly next year, will tackle satellites as high as 22,300 miles (35,800 kilometers) up. Lee envisions hundreds of robots in orbit one day, not only fixing and hoisting satellites but also refueling them and building solar farms, data centers and other platforms.\n\n\n\nThirty-six-year-old Hubble, which received repeat servicing by spacewalking astronauts during the shuttle era, could follow in 2028 with a life-extending Katalyst boost. \n\n\n\n“It’s a national treasure,” Fox said. “People love Hubble.”\n\n\n\n___\n\n\n\nThe Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Department of Science Education and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The AP is solely responsible for all content.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/nasa-save-swift-telescope-rescue-mission/4042178/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Marcia Dunn | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-28T08:46:27.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26176706630967.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D4008%2C2672","slug":"nasa-races-to-save-swift-telescope-from-falling-back-to-earth-with-daring-rescue-mission"},{"id":"uj72hl","title":"More evidence shows shingles vaccine protects against dementia. What's really going on?","excerpt":"The shingles vaccine may significantly help protect older adults against dementia, a growing body of evidence shows.\n\nExactly how is unclear. The nervous system, however, likely holds clues.\n\nShingles, a condition triggered by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus in the body, can cause ...","content":"The shingles vaccine may significantly help protect older adults against dementia, a growing body of evidence shows.\n\nExactly how is unclear. The nervous system, however, likely holds clues.\n\nShingles, a condition triggered by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus in the body, can cause a “war zone” of inflammation in the brain, said Dr. Jennifer Pauldurai, the medical director of the Inova Brain Health and Memory Disorders Program in Northern Virginia.\n\nPeople who have had chickenpox are at risk of developing the burning, itchy rash years or decades later. Long-term, debilitating nerve pain, called postherpetic neuralgia, is the most common complication of shingles because the varicella-zoster virus hides in the peripheral nervous system.\n\nIt’s not that the shingles vaccine itself is a “magic pill,” Pauldurai said. Rather, the vaccine guards against the disease, which is known to disrupt brain health.\n\n“When the brain is stressed or challenged with any kind of illness, underlying risks for dementia become more apparent,” Pauldurai said. “We are more likely to get dementia when our brain is not as healthy as it could be, had we not gotten sick from shingles.”\n\nA study published June 16 in the Annals of Internal Medicine indicates 1 in 17 dementia cases could possibly be prevented by shingles vaccination. Patients in nursing facilities who had received at least one dose of the shingles vaccine within a year of admission had a 5.8% lower risk of developing dementia over the next four years, according to health records of more than 509,000 people, ages 66 and older, who had been admitted to U.S. nursing facilities from 2017 through 2022.\n\n“That’s huge,” said Kaley Hayes, the lead study author and associate director of pharmacoepidemiology in the Center for Gerontology and Healthcare Research at the Brown University School of Public Health, who was surprised by the robust protection.\n\nInternational research has yielded comparable results. A study of more than 282,000 older adults in Wales, published in Nature last year, found shingles vaccination was associated with a 3.5% reduced dementia risk over seven years.\n\nAccording to a study of more than 101,000 older adults in Australia, published last year in the Journal of the American Medical Association, vaccine eligibility corresponded to a 1.8% reduced dementia risk over 7.4 years. A similar study of more than 232,000 older adults in Canada, published in February in the Lancet Neurology, linked vaccine eligibility to a 2% reduced dementia risk over 5.5 years.\n\nThe varicella-zoster virus causes both chickenpox and shingles. More than 99% of Americans born in 1980 or earlier have had chickenpox, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The first chickenpox vaccine was approved in 1995. About 1 million people in the U.S. develop shingles annually.\n\nPrevious research has established a link between shingles infection and increased dementia risk. For example, a study published last year in the Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease found that older adults in Italy hospitalized with severe shingles had a 13% higher risk of dementia compared to the general population.\n\nShingles can cause buildup of Alzheimer’s proteins\n\nA person’s risk for shingles increases with age, largely because the immune system naturally weakens over time.\n\nWhen the shingles virus is reactivated, it may trigger the accumulation of amyloid and tau in the brain, “those bad proteins related to Alzheimer’s disease,” said Dr. Timothy Chang, an assistant professor of neurology at the Mary S. Easton Center for Alzheimer’s Research and Care at the University of California, Los Angeles.\n\n\n\nChang theorized that the shingles vaccine may also help protect against dementia by boosting overall immunity.\n\n“Having the vaccine remind our bodies to help improve our immunity in general — not just specifically to the vaccine — can be beneficial also to reduce neuroinflammatory processes that are going on,” he said.\n\nIn addition, research has shown the shingles vaccine is associated with a lower dementia risk than the influenza and Tdap (tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis) vaccines.\n\n“It’s a good excuse to get the vaccine, if you were on the edge of considering it,” Chang said.\n\nShingles is also tied to increased risk of heart disease and stroke, offering yet another reason why the vaccine may protect brain health, Hayes said.\n\n“Obviously, a reduction in oxygen to the brain is directly correlated with cognitive function,” she said. “But there’s a further hypothesis that even if there might not be a full replication of the virus in your body … that basically might cause some kind of micro-damage to your cerebral arteries.”\n\nShingles vaccine may better benefit women’s brain health\n\nIn the U.S., people 50 and older are eligible for two doses of Shingrix, the only FDA-approved shingles vaccine. The single-dose Zostavax was less effective and discontinued in 2020.\n\nThe CDC recommends Shingrix even for people who have received Zostavax or the chickenpox vaccine or previously had shingles.\n\nThough Hayes studied Shingrix, which was approved in 2017, much of the other research linking shingles vaccination to reduced dementia risk focused on Zostavax.\n\nAnn Philbrick, a professor in the department of pharmaceutical care and health systems at the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy, said it’s promising that the newer vaccine appears to offer comparable neuroprotection. However, she noted this benefit wasn’t as strong in men.\n\nIn Hayes’ research, the link between Shingrix vaccination and reduced dementia risk was weaker among men, as well as people who had previously received Zostavax. Similarly, the Nature study of people in Wales showed a stronger link between Zostavax immunization and lower dementia risk among women. This may be because men and women both respond to vaccines and develop dementia differently.\n\nPhilbrick noted that people who get recommended vaccines tend to be more health-conscious. That is, people who get the shingles vaccine may already have a lower risk of dementia.\n\nHayes said her team’s results held up even when accounting for these limitations. And though her study was observational, it was designed to mimic a randomized controlled trial, which is the gold standard in clinical research.\n\nThe studies on people in Canada and Australia were designed to avoid possible bias from health-conscious participants. By examining people who were eligible for vaccination based on date of birth — not those who actually received the shot — researchers were left with a pool of participants who were less likely to have different lifestyles that could impact dementia risk.\n\nLess than half of eligible Americans have gotten shingles vaccine\n\nFor Philbrick, the vaccine’s apparent protection against dementia wasn’t the most surprising thing about Hayes’ study. It was the “unfortunate” finding that less than 2% of the nursing facility patients eligible for Shingrix — whose health was already vulnerable — had received even one dose.\n\nOnly about a third of U.S. adults 50 and older and 43.8% of those 60 and older had gotten at least one dose of either shingles vaccine as of 2022, CDC records show. The rates were lower for Black and Hispanic adults compared to white adults.\n\nBecause Shingrix is typically covered by Medicare Part D, Medicaid and commercial insurance providers, cost is less of a barrier than access, Philbrick said.\n\n“It takes an extra step, going to the pharmacy and making that appointment,” she said. “Making the follow-up appointment, too, because it is a two-dose series.”\n\nPauldurai, of Inova, said her patients often ask how they can prevent dementia. Though it’s not a substitute for healthy habits, getting the shingles vaccine may be one way to protect the brain.\n\n“Much like if you were riding a bike and you know that you can’t see very well, or your legs are not very reactive,” Pauldurai said. “You’re going to wear that helmet, you’re going to stay on quiet roads, you’re not going to take that extra risk.”","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/more-evidence-shingles-vaccine-protects-against-dementia/4042175/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Lindsey Leake | NBC News","publishDate":"2026-06-28T08:31:21.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2220397907.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D6000%2C4000","slug":"more-evidence-shows-shingles-vaccine-protects-against-dementia-whats-really-going-on"},{"id":"7mlhbr","title":"A skydiving plane crashes in northeastern France, killing all 11 people on board","excerpt":"Families watched in shock as a skydiving plane carrying their loved ones on what was meant to be a thrilling introduction to parachuting crashed in northeastern France on Sunday, killing all 11 people on board, authorities said. \n\nThe dead included five parachuting instructors, five novice jumper...","content":"Families watched in shock as a skydiving plane carrying their loved ones on what was meant to be a thrilling introduction to parachuting crashed in northeastern France on Sunday, killing all 11 people on board, authorities said. \n\nThe dead included five parachuting instructors, five novice jumpers and the pilot, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said. Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot said it was France’s biggest aviation accident involving skydiving in about 30 years.\n\n“Some of the victims’ families witnessed the aircraft falling with their own eyes. So there is tremendous emotion and an even greater psychological trauma,” Nunez said.\n\nHe refused to speculate on what caused the crash but said the plane dropped out of the sky suddenly. He said it had just taken off from the Nancy-Essey airfield on the outskirts of the city of Nancy when it came down about 300 meters (yards) from the runway.\n\nYves Séguy, prefect of the Meurthe-et-Moselle region, said the plane suffered a malfunction and “fell almost vertically,” narrowly missing a built-up area.\n\n“Had it occurred just a few dozen meters away, the accident could have caused collateral casualties,” he said.\n\nThe plane banked to the left after takeoff and crashed less than a minute later near houses, according to the flight tracking service Flightradar24.\n\nPolice cordoned off the crumpled wreckage.\n\nFlight tracking sites identified the plane as a single-engine Pilatus PC-6, a small transporter of freight, passengers and skydivers.\n\nThe parachutists were to have jumped as tandems, Nancy Mayor Mathieu Klein told public broadcaster France Info. Tandem jumps are skydiving experiences where two people, often an instructor and a novice jumper, are attached together for the descent.\n\nEmergency services responded immediately and were providing psychological support to victims’ relatives, officials said. The Paris prosecutor’s office is leading the crash probe, Nunez said.\n\nA resident, identified as John Curaku by BFM-TV, told the broadcaster that he was in his yard when he heard what sounded like a plane’s engine stopping, immediately followed by a bang. \n\nHe said he went to the crash site and “there were no signs of life,” with two of the bodies thrown a few meters (yards) from the plane. \n\n___\n\nLeicester reported from Paris and Hatton from Lisbon, Portugal.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/skydiving-plane-crashes-northeastern-france/4042172/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Antonin Utz | The Associated Press, John Leicester | The Associated Press and Ba","publishDate":"2026-06-28T08:11:26.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2214559643.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D7008%2C4672","slug":"a-skydiving-plane-crashes-in-northeastern-france-killing-all-11-people-on-board"},{"id":"xhk3f9","title":"Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait after U.S. strikes and threatens to halt talks","excerpt":"Iran‘s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard launched drone and missile attacks Sunday targeting Bahrain and Kuwait in response to U.S. airstrikes that hit the Islamic Republic, and threatened a “complete halt” could come to negotiations to end the war if Washington continues its attacks.\n\n\n\nEfforts t...","content":"Iran‘s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard launched drone and missile attacks Sunday targeting Bahrain and Kuwait in response to U.S. airstrikes that hit the Islamic Republic, and threatened a “complete halt” could come to negotiations to end the war if Washington continues its attacks.\n\n\n\nEfforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without Iran’s direct oversight sparked the crossfire now gripping the region. A multinational maritime body overseen by the U.S. Navy said Saturday that it would expand a route near Oman to allow for both inbound and outbound traffic, setting up a new flashpoint with Tehran. \n\n\n\nThe global community has long considered the strait an international passageway, despite its sitting in Iran and Oman’s territorial waters. In recent days, Iran has twice attacked vessels going through a route on the Omani side of the strait backed by a United Nations agency.\n\n\n\nIran insists that it alone must govern the strait, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf that once carried a fifth of the world’s oil and natural gas. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reiterated the claim during a state visit to Iraq on Sunday.\n\n\n\n“Any interference in this matter, any attempt to establish new or separate arrangements from those currently being carried out by the Islamic Republic of Iran, will only lead to further complications, delay the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and increase the level of tension, just as over the past two nights we witnessed incidents in the Strait of Hormuz that led to an increase in tension and confrontation,” he said in Baghdad.\n\n\n\nThe United States and Iran are still debating the terms of an interim peace deal, including shipping arrangements through the strait, removing a U.S. blockade and sanctions and addressing the future of Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium. Under the memorandum of understanding signed earlier this month, the U.S. and Iran have 60 days to iron out the details.\n\n\n\nThe strikes threaten to torpedo the deal before it can be finalized. Continued fighting in Lebanon, where an Israeli soldier was killed by Hezbollah fire early Sunday, has also threatened the agreement.\n\n\n\nStrikes target Gulf states hosting U.S. military\n\n\n\nThe Kuwaiti military said air defenses intercepted incoming Iranian drones and missiles Sunday morning, just after the U.S. strikes.\n\n\n\nKuwait, which hosts a major U.S. army base, said it had detected and intercepted two ballistic missiles and there were no reports of injuries or damage. \n\n\n\nBahrain’s Interior Ministry said the Iranian strikes damaged a residential building near the international airport and no one was killed. The ministry released photos of an 8-story building, with the top floor completely destroyed, filled with rubble and its windows blown out.\n\n\n\nBahrain is home to the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet, whose base there came under repeated attack during the war. The damaged building on Sunday was not near the fleet’s headquarters, in downtown Manama.\n\n\n\nBahrain’s Foreign Ministry issued a statement denouncing what it called “a dangerous escalation that reveals that what Tehran is doing is not a passing act, nor an isolated incident, but rather a deliberate approach and a systematic pattern of repeated aggression against the sovereignty of the kingdom, and the security of its citizens and residents.”\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWar with Iran\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 27\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tU.S. military says it struck 10 targets in Iran as ceasefire is strained by 2nd day of attacks\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWar with Iran\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 24\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUN nuclear boss says inspectors will visit Iran. Tehran says only after a final deal\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nTrump accuses Iran of violating ceasefire with ship attack\n\n\n\nThe strikes came after the US and Iran traded attacks over the weekend. The U.S. military’s Central Command said it struck Iranian military “surveillance infrastructure, communication systems, air defense sites, drone storage facilities and minelayer capabilities” on Sunday, following an attack on a ship at sea early Saturday morning. That ship, the Panamanian-flagged tanker Kiku, carried crude oil for the state-run energy company of Qatar, a key negotiator between Iran and the United States.\n\n\n\nIn a social media post, Trump said the U.S. had “struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations, and coastal radar sites, for violating the Cease Fire Agreement, AGAIN!” He warned of a point where the U.S. may no longer be able to be reasonable “and will be forced to militarily complete the job.”\n\n\n\n“If that happens, the Islamic Republic of Iran will no longer exist!” Trump wrote on Truth Social.\n\n\n\nThe incident follows a similar back-and-forth that occurred just days prior, when an Iranian drone struck a merchant vessel off the coast of Oman on Thursday, and the U.S. military retaliated with strikes\n\n\n\nIran and U.S. trade accusations of ceasefire violations\n\n\n\nThe Guard claimed responsibility for both attacks, saying it targeted Al Asad Air Base in Kuwait. \n\n\n\n“Let the enemy know that violating the ceasefire … will lead to a complete halt of ongoing processes,” the Guard added.\n\n\n\nThe Guard, which controls Iran’s ballistic missile arsenal, answers only to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei and is thought to be wielding even greater influence now in the Islamic Republic. \n\n\n\nThe U.S. military said that “Iran had a chance to honor the ceasefire agreement” but “elected not to” when its forces attacked the Kiku.\n\n\n\nAccording to ship-tracking websites, the Kiku left a Qatari oil field in the middle of the Persian Gulf earlier in the week and was bound for a port in the United Arab Emirates that sits on the Gulf of Oman, just on the other side of the Strait of Hormuz.\n\n\n\nIt appeared to be attempting to use a route established near the coast of Oman, serving as an alternative to the route sanctioned by Iran that runs through its own waters.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/iran-attacks-bahrain-kuwait-after-us-strikes/4042159/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Jon Gambrell | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-28T03:02:57.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26176389236342.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5500%2C3667","slug":"iran-attacks-bahrain-and-kuwait-after-us-strikes-and-threatens-to-halt-talks"},{"id":"th03v5","title":"Messi is the first ever to score in 7 consecutive World Cup matches","excerpt":"Lionel Messi didn’t have much time to try to become the first to score in seven consecutive World Cup games.\n\n\n\nArgentina‘s superstar did it anyway as a second-half substitute.\n\n\n\nMessi made it seven straight while extending the all-time men’s World Cup scoring record with his 19th goal in Argent...","content":"Lionel Messi didn’t have much time to try to become the first to score in seven consecutive World Cup games.\n\n\n\nArgentina‘s superstar did it anyway as a second-half substitute.\n\n\n\nMessi made it seven straight while extending the all-time men’s World Cup scoring record with his 19th goal in Argentina’s 3-1 victory over Jordan in a group stage finale on Saturday night.\n\n\n\nIn his first match since turning 39 three days earlier, Messi scored on a free kick after being taken down just outside the penalty box in the 80th minute. The low kick barely above the grass surface split two Jordan defenders into the left corner of the net.\n\n\n\nIt was his 72nd career goal on a free kick, including his 12th for Argentina. Messi now has 123 international goals — second all-time to Cristiano Ronaldo’s 145 — in 202 appearances.\n\n\n\nMessi had been one of only three players to score in six consecutive World Cup games along with France striker Just Fontaine (1958) and Brazil great Jairzinho (1970).\n\n\n\nMessi also scored on a free kick against Nigeria in the 2014 World Cup and is among six players since records are available dating to 1966 who scored two free kick goals in the World Cup. He joined Pelé, Rivellino, Téofilo Cubillas, Bernard Genghini and David Beckham.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2026 World Cup\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 23\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t‘Next question': Ronaldo cuts off reporter asking about Messi at World Cup\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2026 World Cup\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 10\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLast dance? Messi and Ronaldo among stars likely playing in their final World Cup\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\n“I am very happy for him, for the moment he is having,” Giovani Lo Celso said in translated remarks after becoming the first Argentine other than Messi to score in this tournament, also on a free kick in the 19th minute. “The truth is that seeing him every day excites, excites and infects a lot. So obviously seeing him like that for us is very important.”\n\n\n\nMessi didn’t start because Argentina had already clinched first place in Group J, and the game was further meaningless because Jordan was already eliminated from the knockout stage.\n\n\n\nNevertheless, the decidedly pro-Argentina crowd of 70,649 at the home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys was eager to see him.\n\n\n\nFans started chanting Messi’s name as soon as the second half started, and cheered loudly when he came off the bench merely to go through warmups.\n\n\n\nThe roar was louder when he stepped onto the field in the 60th minute, replacing Lautaro Martinez, who scored on a penalty kick in the first half.\n\n\n\nFor all the accomplishments of the eight-time winner of the Ballon d’Or as the best player in Europe, Messi has never won the golden boot as the top scorer in each World Cup. This is his sixth.\n\n\n\nMessi now has six goals in this tournament, two clear of Kylian Mbappé, Vinicius Júnior and Erling Haaland.\n\n\n\nMessi had been dealing with a minor hamstring injury with Inter Miami that slowed him in the lead-up to the World Cup.\n\n\n\nThe knockout round for Argentina begins Friday in Miami, and in this expanded 48-team tournament that would be the first of five matches in 17 days if La Albiceleste makes it to the final on July 19.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/world-cup/messi-first-ever-score-7-consecutive-world-cup-matches/4042152/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Shuyler Dixon | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-28T01:01:20.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2283148713.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D4282%2C2854","slug":"messi-is-the-first-ever-to-score-in-7-consecutive-world-cup-matches"},{"id":"mx12xh","title":"A dermatologist's simple tip for treating heat rash this summer","excerpt":"Your skin is itchy, prickly and red. The sun is blazing and temperatures are rising, but it’s not a sunburn.\n\n\n\nIt’s a heat rash — discoloration and bumps breaking through your skin in patches.\n\n\n\nIt happens when the body’s sweat ducts get blocked, says Dr. Angela Lamb, dermatologist and vice cha...","content":"Your skin is itchy, prickly and red. The sun is blazing and temperatures are rising, but it’s not a sunburn.\n\n\n\nIt’s a heat rash — discoloration and bumps breaking through your skin in patches.\n\n\n\nIt happens when the body’s sweat ducts get blocked, says Dr. Angela Lamb, dermatologist and vice chair of clinical operations and strategy at Mount Sinai Health. Instead of sweat trickling out as normal, the sizzling, humid summer heat can cause sweat glands to become inflamed, trapping sweat inside forming pimple-looking bumps.\n\n\n\nWhile it’s common in babies, getting older doesn’t guarantee protection. Here’s how to find relief.\n\n\n\nExpert tip of the day: Treat heat rash by lowering your core temperature\n\n\n\nOnce you notice the redness and bumps creeping up on your back, chest or under your breasts, it’s time to let your body cool down, says Lamb.\n\n\n\nThe key to treating heat rash is staying “well hydrated, using cool compresses, also those portable fans that can bring down your body temperature,” Lamb tells TODAY.com. These fixes, she says, will help reduce the amount of sweat struggling to burst from your sweat glands.\n\n\n\nWhy it matters\n\n\n\nSweat is the body’s way of cooling itself down, but when high and humid temperatures cause you to sweat more than usual, it can end up trapped in your glands, a process called occlusion, says Lamb. That trapped sweat can cause miliaria, the technical term for heat rash and the bumps it creates.\n\n\n\nIt’s exacerbated by thick lotions and heavy clothing that can also keep the body from releasing pent up heat and sweat from its pores.\n\n\n\nCombine all of that with rigorous activity typical of summer and long stints in skin-tight swimwear and you’ve got the perfect recipe for a rash.\n\n\n\nCooling your body down with ice, fans and water helps your body successfully complete its natural cool-down process so that your sweat glands aren’t forced to do all the heavy lifting on their own.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHealth & Wellness\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApr 18\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can put beef tallow and salmon sperm on your face. But should you?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLifestyle\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMar 3\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t‘Skin care in a can': The fishy beauty hack once again taking over TikTok\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nHow to get started\n\n\n\nMonitor your skin during especially hot days, says Lamb. As much as you can, opt for breathable clothing, lightweight creams and go to your outings prepared with ice packs, fans and water on hand to keep your body’s internal temperature regulated and cool.\n\n\n\nWhile heavy creams, including sunscreen can clog your pores, Lamb says to never skip on that kind of invaluable sun protection. Instead, “make sure you’re trying out sunscreens,” she says. “Make sure you’re finding ones that agree with your skin and that your skin likes, that’s really the key” to avoiding clogged sweat glands.\n\n\n\nMost heat rashes will go away on their own once you get your temperature down, but Lamb says you can speed up the process with hydrocortisone cream which can relieve swelling redness, itching and rashes.\n\n\n\nIf after a few days your rash persists, you get a fever or you notice signs of infection, Lamb says to see a dermatologist. What you thought was a heat rash might actually be another condition such as polymorphous light eruption or Grover’s disease.\n\n\n\nThis story first appeared on TODAY.com. More from TODAY:\n\n\n\n\nDermatologists share sunscreens with sting-free formulas that shouldn’t burn your eyes\n\n\n\nMedicare to cover GLP-1 weight-loss drugs for $50 a month: See if you’re eligible\n\n\n\nHow to give your immune system a boost: Flu shot, protein, more","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/health/simple-tip-for-treating-heat-rash-this-summer/4042150/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Aryelle Siclait | TODAY","publishDate":"2026-06-27T23:47:18.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2174796674.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D2121%2C1414","slug":"a-dermatologists-simple-tip-for-treating-heat-rash-this-summer"},{"id":"7ju78n","title":"Michigan parents charged with murder after 7-year-old son dies weighing 255 pounds","excerpt":"A Michigan couple have been charged with murder in connection with the death of their 7-year-old son, who was 255 pounds when he died, according to Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton.\n\n\n\nDamien O’Brien and Jessica O’Brien were arrested last November after a witness called authorities. Both fa...","content":"A Michigan couple have been charged with murder in connection with the death of their 7-year-old son, who was 255 pounds when he died, according to Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton.\n\n\n\nDamien O’Brien and Jessica O’Brien were arrested last November after a witness called authorities. Both face charges of second degree murder, second degree child abuse in the presence of another child, torture and two counts of second degree child abuse, according to court documents filed in the 67th Judicial District.\n\n\n\nTheir son, Casper O’Brien, died in November 2025, the prosecutor’s office told NBC News. The couple also has a daughter who, was 5 years old at the time. \n\n\n\nCourt filings allege that the parents failed to provide adequate care Casper who had allegedly become immobile due to their neglect.Prosecutors say the couple did not provide proper nutrition, a regimen of exercise, or a safe and clean living environment, and failed to seek medical treatment for the child despite the family having health coverage.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHarvey Weinstein\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 26\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHarvey Weinstein's California rape conviction upheld, but court says he must be resentenced\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVenezuela\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 27\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCrucial window for rescuing survivors narrows as Venezuela enters third day after deadly twin quakes\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nThey were also charged with a second count of child abuse because they allegedly failed to care for their 5-year-old daughter, who “was morbidly overweight, was dirty, knots in her hair, naked outside when law enforcement arrived,” according to court documents. \n\n\n\nAn autopsy conducted by the medical examiner determined that extreme morbid obesity caused Casper’s death. The report, released last month, allowing investigators to update their finding and present the case to the prosecutor’s office, which filed the charges against the O’Briens last week. The couple was arraigned Wednesday.\n\n\n\nIn a statement, Prosecutor Leyton called Casper’s death “a sad and horrific case involving the wanton and willful neglect by two parents for the care, welfare and medical needs of their son.” \n\n\n\n“Their neglect led to their child suffering severe bed sores, various rashes and other physical health disorders including extreme morbid obesity that ultimately led to his early death,” Leyton said. \n\n\n\nIt is unclear whether the O’Briens have legal representation. A probable cause hearing is scheduled for next Thursday in 67th District Court.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/michigan-parents-murder-charge-son-dies-255-pounds/4042118/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Mirna Alsharif | NBC News","publishDate":"2026-06-27T20:28:20.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2241042127.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1200%2C675","slug":"michigan-parents-charged-with-murder-after-7-year-old-son-dies-weighing-255-pounds"},{"id":"ceuvln","title":"TODAY reveals name of baby girl giraffe born at Fort Worth Zoo after viewer votes","excerpt":"The results are in!\n\n\n\nThe Fort Worth Zoo in Texas earlier this month sought out the help of TODAY viewers to vote on a name for their newborn baby girl giraffe. Thousands participated, and we are now ready to share the winning moniker.\n\n\n\nThe giraffe, who was born on May 31 to mom Kala and Dad A...","content":"The results are in!\n\n\n\nThe Fort Worth Zoo in Texas earlier this month sought out the help of TODAY viewers to vote on a name for their newborn baby girl giraffe. Thousands participated, and we are now ready to share the winning moniker.\n\n\n\nThe giraffe, who was born on May 31 to mom Kala and Dad Apollo, is officially named Kumi!\n\n\n\nThe results are in!\n\n\n\nThree names were in the running, with Kumi coming out on top, drawing 41.24% of the vote. The name just edged out “Honey,” which got 40.40% of the vote. “Iris,” which finished last, received 18.37% of the votes.\n\n\n\nAccording to the zoo, the name Kumi is particularly significant as it translates to the number 10 in Swahili. It honors the fact that the calf is mom Kala’s 10th baby.\n\n\n\nKumi, with her mom Kala.\n\n\n\nThe name isn’t the only good news from the Fort Worth Zoo. Just 13 days after Kumi was born, a second baby girl calf joined the zoo. While the newborn shares a father with Kumi, she has a different mother, a giraffe named Acacia.\n\n\n\nThe zoo is currently finalizing a name for their newest little giraffe. But for now, she’s been nicknamed “shin guards” due to the darker brown coloring on her lower legs and her birth lining up with the World Cup, the zoo said.\n\n\n\nThe Fort Worth Zoo’s new baby girl giraffe.\n\n\n\nThis story first appeared on TODAY.com. More from TODAY:\n\n\n\n\nI Tried Crumbl’s New ‘Charger’ Drink, a Sugar-Packed Dirty Soda. Here’s How It Went\n\n\n\nChef Goes Viral for Feeding a Family With $5. Here Are His Top Tips\n\n\n\nWoman Invites Strangers to Her Birthday Picnic. More Than 100 People Show Up","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/today-reveals-name-baby-girl-giraffe-fort-worth-zoo/4042091/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Kimmy Yam | TODAY","publishDate":"2026-06-27T18:31:55.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FScreenshot-2026-06-27-at-6.13.22-PM.png%3Ffit%3D1850%2C928%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"today-reveals-name-of-baby-girl-giraffe-born-at-fort-worth-zoo-after-viewer-votes"},{"id":"rmfovp","title":"Frisco leaders help non-profit pack ‘HOPE Kits' for women fighting breast cancer","excerpt":"About 25 leaders from different departments inside the City of Frisco took the time to pack “HOPE Kits” at the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) on Friday. \n\n\n\n The city manager chooses a non-profit for the leadership team’s day of service each year, and for 2026, they chose NBCF, which ha...","content":"About 25 leaders from different departments inside the City of Frisco took the time to pack “HOPE Kits” at the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) on Friday. \n\n\n\n The city manager chooses a non-profit for the leadership team’s day of service each year, and for 2026, they chose NBCF, which has its headquarters in Frisco.\n\n\n\n“It’s important for us to work and connect with the non-profit element because government can’t do everything, and we certainly want to be able to support a community, and we believe non-profits are important and a vital part of our community,” said Frisco City Manager Wes Pierson. “Working with the National Breast Cancer Foundation, being here in Frisco certainly is important because we all know people who’ve been affected by this horrible disease, and if we can do things to make awareness and certainly bringing eye balls to this cause, we certainly want to be able to help.”\n\n\n\nThe HOPE Kits are assembled with warm fuzzy socks, which help with cold sensitivity when someone is going through chemotherapy. The kits also have tea to help comfort a woman battling cancer. There are also letters of encouragement with daily affirmations. The kits include a tumbler, lip balm, hard candy, unscented lotion, beauty products and journaling materials.\n\n\n\n“Think about females that are going through a very vulnerable time in her breast health journey. We want to be able to offer her a tangible expression of hope. So there’s always an opportunity for people to fundraise, pack and deliver these kits,” said Ashley Miller, the Senior Director of Public Relations and Official Spokesperson at NBCF.\n\n\n\nMiller said group events help them meet their demand for the kits, which have a waiting list. They’re always looking for large groups to volunteer to assemble the kits.\n\n\n\n“We currently have over 5,000 women waiting for these HOPE Kits across the county. So I would just encourage people to sign up to not only donate a HOPE Kit to a female in need, but maybe to host a Hope Kit packing party at their business, maybe for your sports team, or even just for a fun girls night out. These are all things that we can do remotely and we would love to help you guys have a hands-on opportunity to help more women now,” said Miller.\n\n\n\n“As a leadership team, we feel it’s really important to not only come together to build team, but also to serve others. This is a opportunity not only to come together, but to give back,” said Pierson.\n\n\n\nNBCF was founded in 1991 by breast cancer survivor Janelle Hail, who wanted more information about the disease after she was diagnosed in 1980 at the age of 34.\n\n\n\nAfter completing her treatment, she started the non-profit to help other women going through the same experience have resources about the disease. Hail is currently the Chairman of the Board at NBCF. \n\n\n\nClick here to learn more about the HOPE Kits, which can be requested and sent to someone battling breast cancer.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/frisco-city-leaders-help-non-profit-hope-kits-breast-cancer/4042014/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Sophia Beausoleil","publishDate":"2026-06-27T18:05:07.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Fimage-41-1.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1500%2C846","slug":"frisco-leaders-help-non-profit-pack-hope-kits-for-women-fighting-breast-cancer"},{"id":"bidjhu","title":"Dallas shooting injures 2 as police search for suspect","excerpt":"Dallas police are searching for a shooting suspect after two people were shot early Saturday morning.\n\n\n\nThe shooting incident happened around 6:30 a.m. when Dallas officers responded to a shooting call in the 7600 block of South Central Expressway, where two people had been shot.\n\n\n\nOfficials sa...","content":"Dallas police are searching for a shooting suspect after two people were shot early Saturday morning.\n\n\n\nThe shooting incident happened around 6:30 a.m. when Dallas officers responded to a shooting call in the 7600 block of South Central Expressway, where two people had been shot.\n\n\n\nOfficials said one victim was taken to the hospital in critical condition by Dallas Fire-Rescue. The other was transported by private vehicle in stable condition.\n\n\n\nNo arrests have been made as of Saturday afternoon, according to Dallas Police.\n\n\n\nThe shooting investigation is ongoing and this story will be updated as we learn more.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dallas-shooting-injures-2-as-police-search-for-suspect/4042077/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Alton Worley II","publishDate":"2026-06-27T17:24:38.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2024%2F02%2FFIFO-SVR50__8P-12A_02-09-2024_2024-02-09-21-54-24.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1920%2C1080","slug":"dallas-shooting-injures-2-as-police-search-for-suspect"},{"id":"3u68ya","title":"Trump says he is nominating former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer to be ICE director","excerpt":"President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he nominated Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, to take over as director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.\n\n\n\n“I am very pleased to announce that I have nominated Lance Schroyer to be our next ICE Director,” Trump wrote in a Truth...","content":"President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he nominated Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, to take over as director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.\n\n\n\n“I am very pleased to announce that I have nominated Lance Schroyer to be our next ICE Director,” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post. “Lance has over 29 YEARS of Law Enforcement experience in Oklahoma.” \n\n\n\nSchroyer, who currently serves as a senior advisor to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, will replace Todd Lyons. Lyons took over the role in March 2025, during the ramp-up of Trump’s aggressive immigration enforcement campaign, before leaving the post last month. \n\n\n\nThree sources familiar with Trump’s choice to nominate Schroyer told NBC News that Mullin has been pushing for him to lead the agency for some time. \n\n\n\nSchroyer has local law enforcement experience, but not specifically with ICE, which could come as a surprise to ICE rank-and-file officers and agents, two sources said. \n\n\n\nA DHS official said current acting director David Venturella will continue to serve until Schroyer is confirmed.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tImmigration\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 18\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tImmigrant who self-deported defends himself after ICE said it was seeking his arrest in N.J.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDHS\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApr 16\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tActing ICE Director Todd Lyons is leaving the Department of Homeland Security\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDHS\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 29\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tICE eyes selling mega-warehouses purchased for mass detention\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nMullin congratulated Schroyer Saturday, writing in a statement that Trump “made a great pick.” \n\n\n\n“With over 29 years of law enforcement experience, Lance will play a vital role in helping deliver on the President’s mandate from the American people to target, arrest, and deport illegal aliens,” Mullin said in the statement. \n\n\n\nNo acting ICE director has been confirmed by the Senate since the second Obama administration. On Saturday, both Trump and Mullin urged the Senate to swiftly confirm Schroyer to the role. \n\n\n\n“The Senate must CONFIRM Lance, IMMEDIATELY — Do not delay,” the president wrote in his post. \n\n\n\nSchroyer’s nomination comes on the heels of two Supreme Court victories for Trump’s anti-immigration agenda this week. \n\n\n\nThe high court ruled Thursday to remove the legal protections from thousands of Haitian and Syrian immigrants in the U.S., clearing a path for their deportation. That same day, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration’s bid to make it easier to regulate the entry of asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border. \n\n\n\nTrump on Saturday highlighted Schroyer’s expected role in carrying out the president’s promise for large-scale deportations and immigration crackdowns across the U.S. \n\n\n\n“Importantly, Lance Schroyer has what it takes to DETAIN AND DEPORT Illegal Alien Criminals,” Trump wrote. “He is a PATRIOT with real operational experience, and proven leader with DECADES of experience locking up the worst of the worst.” \n\n\n\nUnder the second Trump administration, ICE and Border Patrol tactics have resulted in aggressive clashes in cities across the U.S., including in Minneapolis, where Renee Good and Alex Pretti were killed in separate shootings by agents. \n\n\n\nOn Thursday, the watchdog for the Department of Homeland Security announced it was launching two new reviews related to ICE’s handling of detained migrants. \n\n\n\nThe reviews, which will examine both an increase in deaths of ICE detainees and whether ICE facilities are following proper use-of-force standards, come after there were 20 deaths in ICE detention so far this year.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/trump-nominating-former-oklahoma-state-trooper-lance-schroyer-ice-director/4042070/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Kyla Guilfoil, Julia Ainsley, Julie Tsirkin and Laura Strickler | NBC News","publishDate":"2026-06-27T16:59:23.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2257017989.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1200%2C697","slug":"trump-says-he-is-nominating-former-oklahoma-state-trooper-lance-schroyer-to-be-ice-director"},{"id":"te0yul","title":"What to know about ‘doublet' earthquakes like the destructive pair that hit Venezuela","excerpt":"The second earthquake that hit Venezuela on Wednesday started rumbling before the first had even concluded. Their onsets were separated by just 39 seconds. \n\n\n\nThe U.S. Geological Survey has described the pair of earthquakes — a 7.1-magnitude and a 7.5-magnitude — as a doublet sequence, a phenome...","content":"The second earthquake that hit Venezuela on Wednesday started rumbling before the first had even concluded. Their onsets were separated by just 39 seconds. \n\n\n\nThe U.S. Geological Survey has described the pair of earthquakes — a 7.1-magnitude and a 7.5-magnitude — as a doublet sequence, a phenomenon in which two temblors of similar magnitude strike roughly the same area at around the same time. \n\n\n\n“The seismic waves from the first one weren’t done yet when the second one happened,” said Harold Tobin, the director of the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network and a professor at the University of Washington. \n\n\n\nIt’s not rare to have two earthquakes in relatively short succession. But in this case, the rapid, back-to-back shaking likely led to more collapsed buildings and other destruction. At least 188 people were killed and at least 1,520 were injured, with more than 150 still missing.\n\n\n\nThe first earthquake “will probably have weakened some buildings or structures,” Tobin said. “Then collapses would happen during the second earthquake, even if they made it through the first one.” \n\n\n\nA 7.5-magnitude temblor is about three times bigger than a 7.1, since the Richter scale is logarithmic. (Each whole number is 10 times bigger than the previous.) \n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVenezuela\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 25\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow to help those impacted by earthquakes in Venezuela\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVenezuela\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 27\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDesperation mounts as officials say death toll from Venezuela earthquake rises to 1,430\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVenezuela\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 27\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCrucial window for rescuing survivors narrows as Venezuela enters third day after deadly twin quakes\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nThe doublet pattern took place on a tangled system of faults near San Felipe, Venezuela. The zone is so complex that it will take more time for researchers to understand precisely which faults within it ruptured Wednesday. \n\n\n\nMaria Beatrice Magnani, a professor of seismology at Southern Methodist University, who mapped faults in Venezuela in the early 2000s, said the ruptures happened along a boundary between the South American and Caribbean tectonic plates, where the two are essentially sliding laterally past one another. In this area, the USGS estimates the Caribbean plate is moving eastward relative to the South American plate at a rate of about 20 millimeters per year (about three-quarters of an inch). The plates are also subject to compression — they’re being squeezed together as they move past one another. \n\n\n\nInitial data indicates both of these earthquakes were strike-slip, Magnani said, meaning one plate lurched past the other along the boundary. But she added that much about how the quakes played out is still to be determined.\n\n\n\n“It’s going to take some time to find a full history of the fault,” Magnani said. “It’s a very complex plate boundary.” \n\n\n\nTobin said it’s likely that the first earthquake triggered the second. \n\n\n\n“The area is actually mapped as not a single fault line, but a kind of a complex of faults and fractures in the Earth’s crust, and there’s not just one single one, and that may be part of what contributes to the complexity of this pair of earthquakes,” he said.\n\n\n\nAccording to a 1999 study in the Bulletin of Atmospheric Sciences, which reviewed seismic data from 70 events, doublets occurred in about 22% of earthquakes that were magnitude 7.5 or above. Venezuela experienced doublet earthquakes in 2025, with magnitudes of 6.2 and 6.3, but those were to the southwest of Wednesday’s event. The quakes killed one person and caused over 110 injuries, according to the USGS. \n\n\n\nIn 2023, doublet 7.8-magnitude and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes struck southern Turkey and Syria, killing more than 3,000 people.\n\n\n\nIn North America, two magnitude-6.2 earthquakes were reported near the border of northwestern British Columbia and Alaska within about two hours of one another in May 2017. And Klamath Falls, Oregon, saw doublet earthquakes in September 1993, when a magnitude-5.9 quake preceded a magnitude-6.0 by about two hours. \n\n\n\nTobin said scientists are still weighing whether Wednesday’s sequence was indeed a doublet, though the USGS described it as such.\n\n\n\n“It’s actually a subject of lots of discussion right now among seismologists about whether to call it two earthquakes or one earthquake with multiple phases or pulses of energy,” Tobin said, adding that the debate was a little semantic. \n\n\n\nAlthough Venezuela has had five earthquakes with magnitudes of 7.0 or higher since 1900, Tobin said none were along the same fault zone as Wednesday’s event. So the area had likely been accumulating stress for more than two centuries. \n\n\n\n“There hasn’t been a magnitude 7 plus earthquake anywhere along that fault, possibly since about 1812,” he said. \n\n\n\nMagnani said the twin earthquakes will offer new data for researchers to untangle the fault structure hidden below Earth’s surface.\n\n\n\n“It tells us something about how the faults are moving. It’s a new tassel that can explain better how this region works,” Magnani said. “Every earthquake and the aftershocks that happen will help us unravel even better the complexity of this region.”","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/what-to-know-doublet-earthquakes-destructive-venezuela/4042067/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Evan Bush | NBC News","publishDate":"2026-06-27T16:42:34.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FVENEZUELA-EARTHQUAKE-2283028019-Getty.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1200%2C683","slug":"what-to-know-about-doublet-earthquakes-like-the-destructive-pair-that-hit-venezuela"},{"id":"tvfo64","title":"The Viking Row, a human statue and a Tartan takeover: World Cup trends capture U.S. hearts","excerpt":"Fans from around the world have traveled thousands of miles to the World Cup, bringing with them displays of national identity that have delivered some of the tournament’s most iconic moments. \n\n\n\nAfter Norway beat Senegal 3-2 in New Jersey on Monday, it was the scenes in the stands that stole th...","content":"Fans from around the world have traveled thousands of miles to the World Cup, bringing with them displays of national identity that have delivered some of the tournament’s most iconic moments. \n\n\n\nAfter Norway beat Senegal 3-2 in New Jersey on Monday, it was the scenes in the stands that stole the spotlight. \n\n\n\nInstead of breaking into frenzied celebrations, thousands of Norwegian fans sat down and began rowing in their seats. \n\n\n\nSoon, the players on the field joined in, sitting down and rowing as captain Martin Ødegaard banged a large drum.\n\n\n\nThe simple routine requires people to sit shoulder-to-shoulder, mimic rowing a giant Viking vessel, while chanting “ro” — the Norwegian word for “row.” \n\n\n\nIt has become a signature show of support for the team, with Norwegian fans recreating it across New York and New Jersey, from subway trains to escalators.\n\n\n\nWhen fans took over Times Square on Monday for a group row, Ashley Locke, 34, from Nashville, Tennessee, was among them.\n\n\n\n“There’s nothing that feels similar to when everyone in one place has the same energy,” she told NBC News in a text message Wednesday, adding: “It was very cool and special, it’s something that doesn’t happen outside of the World Cup.”\n\n\n\nThe viral trend first emerged during a 0-0 friendly draw with Switzerland in March, as Norway prepared for the World Cup, and has swiftly become the country’s trademark national celebration. \n\n\n\nLocke said such trends are “a way in which people express their culture.” \n\n\n\nThe Norway team has made other nods to its historical roots, posing in Viking costumes for its departure photo ahead of the tournament.\n\n\n\nBefore this summer, Norway had not qualified for a World Cup in 28 years, but the team has now rowed its way into the knockout rounds.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nScotland fans, known collectively as the Tartan Army, have also made their presence felt during the team’s knockout matches in Boston and Miami.\n\n\n\nAn estimated 50,000 Scotland fans traveled to Boston for the team’s matches, determined to party hard despite Scotland’s mixed performance in the tournament. Dressed in traditional Scottish kilts, the fans frequently herald their arrival with the sounds of bagpipes blaring through the streets.\n\n\n\nAhead of Scotland’s ill-fated clash with Brazil on Wednesday, a large Tartan Army contingent took in a Miami Marlins baseball game, bringing bagpipes and the party with them. Fans have also indulged in a more modern Scottish tradition, adorning statues in both cities with traffic cones.\n\n\n\nScottish bagpipes are not the only unique instruments around the tournament, with Swiss fans recognizable from their ringing cowbells. One well-known sonic symbol that won’t be seen at this year’s tournament, however, is South Africa’s vuvuzela — a plastic horn that was banned from World Cup stadiums along with other noisemakers after its widespread use at the 2010 tournament hosted in the country.\n\n\n\n“What we are observing in the stands and along the streets of North America at this World Cup is a very interesting expression of national identity, which illustrates a shift in how culture is produced and circulated in global sport,” said Paul Widdop, an associate professor and reader in sport business at Manchester Metropolitan University in Britain. \n\n\n\n“What matters is not whether these practices are authentic or traditional,” Widdop said via email. “What matters is that they work as simple, repeatable forms of cultural expression that can be recognized across borders.” \n\n\n\nFor fans from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the symbol of national identity has taken a very different form. \n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2026 World Cup\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 24\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat you need to know about Round of 32 World Cup schedule after group stage\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2026 World Cup\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 26\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCape Verde's dream run continues, becoming smallest country into World Cup knockout round\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2026 World Cup\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 25\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCanada will be first World Cup host to play game outside its borders\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nThroughout the tournament, the Congolese have rallied around Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, a fan who attends matches as a living statue representing one of the country’s national heroes, assassinated independence leader and Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba.\n\n\n\nThe superfan, better known as Lumumba Vea, first gained attention during last year’s Africa Cup of Nations, where he stood completely motionless throughout matches dressed as Lumumba.\n\n\n\nDressed in a bright red jacket and tie, Mboladinga returned to the spotlight in Boston on Tuesday during his country’s group-stage match against Colombia, recreating the pose of Lumumba’s statue in Kinshasa, the Congolese capital. \n\n\n\nWidely regarded as a symbol of Congolese independence, Lumumba led the country out of Belgian colonial rule in 1960 before becoming its first prime minister and being assassinated just months later. \n\n\n\nAlthough Congo lost 1-0 to Colombia, “nations are not only being represented” on the field, Widdop said. “They are being made visible through these affective performances off it.” \n\n\n\nAt a time when Congo continues to grapple with armed conflict in its eastern regions and recurring public health crises, symbols of national resilience can carry particular emotional weight. \n\n\n\nMboladinga, who missed his country’s opening World Cup match against Portugal because of Ebola-related quarantine restrictions, has now become a social media star.\n\n\n\nFans who communicate through these forms of symbolic expression, Widdop said, “are not only expressing identity, but producing recognizable emotional signals about their country that others can instantly understand.”","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/world-cup/viking-row-human-statue-tartan-takeover-world-cup-trends/4042062/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Elmira Aliieva | NBC News","publishDate":"2026-06-27T16:28:46.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FUS-FBL-WC-2026-SCOTLAND-FANS-2281815300-Getty.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1200%2C692","slug":"the-viking-row-a-human-statue-and-a-tartan-takeover-world-cup-trends-capture-us-hearts"},{"id":"pu27la","title":"Celebrate the Fourth of July with Dallas' favorite arts groups","excerpt":"Arts organizations have some spectacular ways to celebrate Independence Day.\n\n\n\nSHAKESPEARE DALLAS\n\n\n\nCombine theater and fireworks for an unforgettable Independence Day celebration. Audiences for Shakespeare Dallas’ July 3 performance of Alice in Wonderland can watch the Fair Park Fireworks from...","content":"Arts organizations have some spectacular ways to celebrate Independence Day.\n\n\n\nSHAKESPEARE DALLAS\n\n\n\nCombine theater and fireworks for an unforgettable Independence Day celebration. Audiences for Shakespeare Dallas’ July 3 performance of Alice in Wonderland can watch the Fair Park Fireworks from their picnic blankets during the show’s intermission. Shakespeare Dallas invites guests to bring wine, beer, and a full picnic to enjoy during the show. Ticketholders can watch the fireworks with all the sparkle and none of the traffic. Gates open at 7:30 pm and performances begin at 8:30 pm. Tickets cost $20 for general admission and $15 for students and seniors.\n\n\n\nBring a picnic, enjoy the magic of Alice in Wonderland and see the Fair Park Fireworks during intermission on July 3.\n\n\n\n“There is something especially magical about celebrating the Fourth of July at Shakespeare Dallas because this year the fireworks celebration happens on July 3 right in the middle of Alice in Wonderland. During intermission, audiences will step out of Wonderland and look up together as fireworks fill the sky over the park before settling back in for the second act. It feels festive and a little unexpected in the best way. One of the things I love most is that it is such an easy way to celebrate. You can park, settle into your seat, enjoy live theatre under the stars, and experience the fireworks without the usual crowds and logistics. It becomes this joyful summer evening where storytelling, community, and celebration all come together in one place,” said Jenni Stewart, Executive & Artistic Director of Shakespeare Dallas.\n\n\n\nLearn more: Shakespeare Dallas\n\n\n\nDALLAS CHAMBER SYMPHONY\n\n\n\nCheck out Dallas’ newest park on July 4 and enjoy a free concert from the Dallas Chamber Symphony beginning at 7 p.m. Conducted by Richard McKay, Dallas Chamber Symphony’s Music and Artistic Director, the program will feature beloved American classics performed as the sun sets over the park’s lawn and seating areas. Guests are also invited to stay for fireworks, viewable from the park’s observation deck, making for a complete evening of celebration.\n\n\n\nThis 4th of July event is Dallas Chamber Symphony’s first collaboration with Halperin Park.\n\n\n\n“Halperin Park is a beautiful new green space for South Dallas, and we are so excited to help introduce it to the broader Dallas community on the most celebratory night of the year. As America marks its 250th anniversary, there’s something really meaningful about bringing live orchestral music outdoors, free of charge, to a neighborhood that deserves exactly this kind of investment. We hope Dallasites will come out, bring a blanket, and make it a tradition,” McKay said.\n\n\n\nLearn more: Dallas Chamber Symphony\n\n\n\nDALLAS WINDS\n\n\n\nIn Texas, the nation’s birthday is guaranteed to be hot. Celebrate Independence Day in air-conditioned comfort at the Dallas Winds’ annual Star‑Spangled Spectacular on July 4 at 1 pm at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas Arts District. Under the baton of Dallas Winds’ Music Director Jerry Junkin, this red‑white‑and‑blue extravaganza honors “mom, apple pie & the American way” with patriotic flair and musical brilliance.\n\n\n\nDallas Winds presents a spectacular indoor celebration of the nation’s birthday.\n\n\n\nBeyond the music, the event is a full sensory celebration: indulge in hot dogs and ice cream, marvel at indoor fireworks, and enjoy a festive atmosphere. For families, veterans, and music lovers alike, this concert is a beloved Dallas tradition that combines stirring melodies, patriotic tribute, and joyful celebration.\n\n\n\n“Nothing says Red, White and Blue like the Dallas Wind’s celebrating our nation’s 250th birthday in the comfort of the beautiful Meyerson Symphony Center! Marches, Broadway, Americana start to finish with amazing music, world class musicians and more than a few surprises.  Please join us – our semi quincentennial only comes around once!” Junkin said.\n\n\n\nLearn more: Dallas Winds | America’s Band\n\n\n\nDALLAS ARBORETUM\n\n\n\nCelebrate the holiday all weekend long with Dallas Arboretum’s Independence Day Family Fun Weekend. From July 3-5, visitors can enjoy Country Critters Petting Zoo, historical tours of the DeGolyer House, a Garden Chef Series at A Tasteful Place, and a different live music performance each day of the weekend.\n\n\n\nSlonem’s works appear in every corner of the Dallas Arboretum.\n\n\n\n Visitors can also enjoy the Dallas Arboretum’s summer exhibition, Hunt Slonem: Bunnies, Birds & Butterflies with 37 large-scale installations by the internationally recognized artist scattered throughout the garden. The garden will also be open for Twilight Nights from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. throughout the holiday weekend.\n\n\n\nLearn more: Dallas Arboretum","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/entertainment/the-scene/celebrate-the-fourth-of-july-with-dallas-favorite-arts-groups/4041800/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Kimberly Richard","publishDate":"2026-06-27T15:43:39.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2F7C29A1A0-0C00-4991-A2F8-3477DADAFC76.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D2000%2C1512","slug":"celebrate-the-fourth-of-july-with-dallas-favorite-arts-groups"},{"id":"kmv6wb","title":"Some paid the ultimate price to enact voting rights. Their survivors see America turning backward","excerpt":"Holiday gatherings and major life events have come with an empty seat. Certain dates on the calendar meant time at a cemetery, standing before granite stones. \n\n\n\nThey are a relatively small group of people, scattered across different states, but they share a common bond that stretches back decad...","content":"Holiday gatherings and major life events have come with an empty seat. Certain dates on the calendar meant time at a cemetery, standing before granite stones. \n\n\n\nThey are a relatively small group of people, scattered across different states, but they share a common bond that stretches back decades: Each had a family member die violently in the struggle for voting and civil rights, victims on a long and difficult path marked by blood that ended when the country seemed to mature into the nation of its creed.\n\n\n\nBut 61 years later, and as the country approaches its 250th anniversary, those sacrifices are in question. In a series of decisions over the past dozen years, including one in April, the Supreme Court has effectively dismantled the law that their family members died to see enacted, the Voting Rights Act of 1965.\n\n\n\n“My mother’s blood is on that bill. We were always proud of that, and now it’s gone,” said Anthony Liuzzo, whose mother, Viola Liuzzo, died on an Alabama highway between Selma and Montgomery while driving marchers in 1965.\n\n\n\nCritics of the law argue that times have changed, a point Chief Justice John Roberts made in a 2013 decision that was the first major step in rolling back the law.\n\n\n\nSurvivors of lost loved ones disagree, pointing to the speed with which Republican-led state legislatureseliminated majority-Black congressional districts after the court’s April ruling, which severely weakened a section of the law that had protected voting rights for minority communities. They feel anger and sadness that a milestone political victory decades ago has been reversed, but they are committed to keep fighting.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTrump administration\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 24\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTrump administration barred from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to vote\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTrump administration\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 28\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJudge declines to block Trump order to create federal voter list and limit mail voting\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nA church bombing and a chunk of concrete\n\n\n\nLisa McNair was born Sept. 19, 1964. Her older sister, Denise, died in the Sept 15, 1963, bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. The church had been a central organizing point for civil rights protest.\n\n\n\nThe explosion killed Denise McNair, 11, Addie Mae Collins, 14, Carole Robertson, 14, and Cynthia Morris Wesley, 14. Nearly two dozen others were injured. Three Klansmen were convicted years later.\n\n\n\nOne of Lisa McNair’s early memories of her sister was of the box that their grandmother kept from the funeral home. It included Denise McNair’s shoes, a purse and a rock-sized piece of concrete that had been embedded in her skull.\n\n\n\nThe crime brought the civil rights struggle onto the national stage and outraged Democratic President John F. Kennedy.\n\n\n\nThe times were tumultuous, McNair said, but it seemed the nation was heading in the right direction. Most of her life, “I’ve seen advances” on television, in commercials, with interracial marriages, civil rights and voting rights, “a plethora of rights that we got over the greater part of my lifetime.” But that has changed, she said.\n\n\n\nMcNair, 61, said she is “physically sick” about the Supreme Court decision and subsequent actions by lower courts and legislatures.\n\n\n\n“I am constantly working to pray my way through it, so I can get up and go to work in the morning and do what I need to do. But I just want to ask every white person I see, What more do you want?” she said. “Why do you hate us so?”\n\n\n\nThey left for Freedom Summer and never came home\n\n\n\nMichael Schwerner, known as Mickey, came from a family in which human rights activism and challenging social norms were expected. He was in Mississippi in 1964 as part of Freedom Summer when he, Andrew Goodman and James Chaney vanished one day in June while investigating a bombing at a Black church.\n\n\n\nTheir bodies were found weeks later, buried in an earthen dam in a rural area of Neshoba County. Schwerner, 24, and Goodman, 20, were white; Chaney, 21, was Black.\n\n\n\nStephen Schwerner, who died earlier this year and was a social activist in his own right, told The Associated Press in a 2023 interview that as soon as the family heard his younger brother and the other men were missing, they knew they were dead.\n\n\n\n“Our family was very out front in the media that the only reason there was international attention was two of the young men were white,” said Stephen’s daughter, Cassie Schwerner. “Had all three of those young men been Black, they would have ended up absent from our history and our narrative.”\n\n\n\nThe executive director of Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility, Cassie Schwerner, said her family has followed voting rights through their ups and downs. That includes the 2013 Supreme Court decision that allowed states and counties with a history of discriminatory voting rules to make changes without prior approval from the Department of Justice.\n\n\n\nThe court’s April decision, she said, brought rage “and a good deal of sadness — not for me and my family, but for this country.” There is, she said, work to be done on multiple fronts.\n\n\n\n\n\nRights paid for in blood turned out to be fragile\n\n\n\nTamara Orange said among her many thoughts when she heard of the Supreme Court decision in this year’s Voting Rights Act case, there was relief — “relief that my dad is not here to see that; that Jimmie Lee Jackson is not here to see it; that Viola Liuzzo is not here to see it,” she said. “I’m relieved for them because to me, it’s as though the sacrifices that were made were done in vain.”\n\n\n\nHer father, James Orange, was working with the Southern Christian Leadership Conference to organize voting rights protests in Marion and Perry County, Alabama, in 1965. When juveniles joined the effort, he was arrested for contributing to the delinquency of minors. Concern arose that Orange was going to be taken out of the jail and lynched.\n\n\n\nA protest to intervene ended with Jackson, a 26-year-old Black church deacon, being shot in the stomach by a state trooper while Jackson tried to shield his mother and grandfather.\n\n\n\nHis death was the catalyst for what became the Selma to Montgomery march and “Bloody Sunday.”\n\n\n\nOrange stayed in the movement all his life and died in 2008, Tamara Orange said. But even after the Voting Rights Act passed, “He would say, be careful or we’re going to lose it.” \n\n\n\n‘We got bad news for you’\n\n\n\nAnthony Liuzzo had just turned 10 when his mother, 39, left their middle-class neighborhood in Michigan and headed for Selma, Alabama. She had cried as she watched scenes from “Bloody Sunday” on television.\n\n\n\nViola Liuzzo participated in a portion of the second march and then helped drive other civil rights protesters around the Black Belt region of the state. On March 25, 1965, she was driving one protester between Selma and Montgomery when a vehicle pulled alongside and fired into the car.\n\n\n\nThe phone call came around midnight. Anthony Liuzzo remembers the caller asking his dad, “Is your wife Viola? We got bad news for you. She’s been shot.” When his father asked whether she was all right, the caller said “No, she’s dead,” and then hung up.\n\n\n\nAn informant for the FBI quickly identified members of the Ku Klux Klan as her killers. The three men charged would escape conviction on state charges but be convicted in federal court.\n\n\n\nAnthony Liuzzo and his siblings lived with the lost birthdays and other missed milestones. His comfort was that the voting rights she had died for had become a reality. But the April ruling by the Supreme Court and the subsequent rush by Republican-led legislatures in several Southern states to eliminate congressional districts represented by Black lawmakers left him angry and distraught.\n\n\n\nEven so, he said he is still proud his mother had the courage to go to Selma “when others sat in their pretty little houses.”\n\n\n\nOne morning, the Klan returned\n\n\n\nThe inscription at the bottom of Vernon Dahmer Sr.’s tombstone reads simply: “If you don’t vote, you don’t count.”\n\n\n\nIt is a message that embodies his life’s work and the story behind his death.\n\n\n\nEven after Democratic President Lyndon Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act, not every state was eager to implement the new law. In Mississippi, it came with a “poll tax.” The amount was $2, but in a world where a farmworker’s wages might only be $5 a day, that was substantial, said Dahmer’s son, Dennis Dahmer Sr.\n\n\n\nThe elder Dahmer, 57 at the time of his death, was a successful businessman who owned a store, sawmill and farm near Hattiesburg. He also was a civil rights leader and NAACP president in Ford County. He offered to pay the $2 for Black residents who wanted to register to vote.\n\n\n\nHe had already been under scrutiny by the local Ku Klux Klan. There was harassment and there were threatening phone calls. The windows were shot out of his store, but no one challenged him directly because his sons were always present and armed.\n\n\n\nThat seemed to trail off after Johnson signed the law.\n\n\n\n“The Klan quit calling,” Dennis Dahmer said. “They quit shooting out the windows, so my family thought that all of this was behind us.”\n\n\n\nThat changed in the early hours of Jan. 10, 1966, when two carloads of Klansmen showed up. They firebombed the house and adjacent grocery store and began shooting at the house. The elder Dahmer shot back, using his ample arsenal to fight off the attack.\n\n\n\nHis wife and the three children who were home survived, but he suffered severe injuries from inhaling the smoke and fumes from the flames. He died later that day.\n\n\n\nDennis Dahmer was 12 as he stood next to his dad’s hospital bed. He wondered why some people wanted his father dead just for trying to help Black people vote.\n\n\n\nA former Imperial Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan, Sam Bowers, was convicted in 1998 for the attack and sentenced to life.\n\n\n\nLike the families of other survivors, Dennis Dahmer’s family has witnessed the methodical dismantling of the Voting Rights Act.\n\n\n\n“Finally, they basically turned it into a relic,” he said.\n\n\n\nHis plan now is activism, to speak out and promote the need for a massive voter turnout. He also wants to remind people of the price that certain families paid for everyone to have the right to vote and be represented by someone of their choosing.\n\n\n\n“We’re living in a time when America has a lot of the same characteristics of the 1960s that I grew up in,” he said. “People say, are we going back? Hell, we’re already there.”","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/voting-rights-survivors-america-turning-backward/4042047/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Gary Fields | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-27T15:09:56.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26177661206022.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D6000%2C4000","slug":"some-paid-the-ultimate-price-to-enact-voting-rights-their-survivors-see-america-turning-backward"},{"id":"oyovql","title":"Desperation mounts as officials say death toll from Venezuela earthquake rises to 1,430","excerpt":"Tensions flared Saturday as desperation grew among anguished residents of the Venezuelan state of La Guaira, where rescuers and civilians searched for earthquake survivors amid a sharply rising death toll.\n\n\n\nVenezuela’s government said the number of people killed rose to 1,430 Saturday morning a...","content":"Tensions flared Saturday as desperation grew among anguished residents of the Venezuelan state of La Guaira, where rescuers and civilians searched for earthquake survivors amid a sharply rising death toll.\n\n\n\nVenezuela’s government said the number of people killed rose to 1,430 Saturday morning and families reported at least 68,900 people missing, three days after the one-two punch of 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes that devastated the South American nation.\n\n\n\nVenezuelans looking for loved ones and neighbors used shovels, heavy equipment, ropes and bare hands atop mounds of toppled concrete throughout La Guaira, one of the country’s hardest-hit states.\n\n\n\nMost of those digging were civilians who took search efforts into their own hands, and tensions peaked over inadequate response from the Venezuelan government, whose soldiers, firefighters, police and military cadets were evidently underprepared to respond to the tragedy.\n\n\n\nFrustration was only amplified by state efforts to project the image of a robust state response.\n\n\n\n“There’s a pile of bodies over there from last night. Newborn babies. Look what time it is, and they still haven’t come to recover them. At 8 p.m. there were people alive down there, and they haven’t bothered to rescue them. We’ve located several bodies, and they haven’t helped us recover them either,” said Mileidy Romero, who was among those searching the rubble in the seaside town of Caraballeada. “What are they waiting for?”\n\n\n\nAid agencies consider the first 48 to 72 hours as crucial for retrieving people alive, though that can be extended if they have access to food and water.\n\n\n\nHowever, a growing number of international rescue teams were joining the effort to save lives nearly 72 hours after the quake.\n\n\n\nActing President Delcy Rodríguez said on state television Saturday that more than 14,000 members of the military and police are patrolling the area, where access is now blocked and special permits are required to enter. More rescue teams sent by governments across the world arrived in Venezuela on Saturday.\n\n\n\nSimón Bolívar International Airport, which serves Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, was badly damaged in the quake. One runway was operational on Saturday as U.S. teams worked to repair the crucial throughway, said Jeremy Lewin, a senior State Department official in charge of foreign assistance told reporters.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVenezuela\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 27\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCrucial window for rescuing survivors narrows as Venezuela enters third day after deadly twin quakes\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVenezuela\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 25\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow to help those impacted by earthquakes in Venezuela\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nAnxious families wait to see if relatives survived\n\n\n\nIn the state of La Guaira, just north of Caracas, Nazareth Jiménez sobbed into a loved one’s shoulder on Friday as she watched neighbors use hammers and power tools to try to cut through slabs of concrete in a building reduced to a mountain of debris. She was wracked with anxiety as she waited to see if her siblings, nephews, nieces and friends would emerge alive.\n\n\n\n“My God, how are we going to get them out of there?” Jiménez murmured.\n\n\n\n“We’re making a call for help to the government and countries across the world,” she said, pleading for machinery capable of moving collapsed structures. “There are still people alive in there.”\n\n\n\nGovernment forces distributed food and water to survivors in La Guaira, and Rodríguez said her government was mounting a full response during these “critical hours for rescuing people alive.”\n\n\n\nThe disaster poses a huge challenge for Rodríguez, the former vice president who took office in January after the capture and removal of then-President Nicolás Maduro by the United States. Venezuela has been facing economic disarray for more than a decade, and many people reject the legitimacy of the political movement Rodríguez represents.\n\n\n\nThe number of dead was expected to climb, and people reported tens of thousands of missing on independent digital databases. Those figures likely included people who have been incommunicado due to the lack of cellphone signals, and some reports may be duplicated.\n\n\n\nThe number of injured stood at more than 3,300 as of midday Friday, and authorities said they rescued 243.\n\n\n\nSearch teams and foreign aid from Mexico, the U.S., Brazil, El Salvador, France, El Salvador and more continued to arrive to Venezuela Saturday morning to bolster recovery efforts.\n\n\n\nLewin, the State Department official, said the U.S. military would help coordinate flights to bring in search and rescue workers, mobile hospitals and supplies. He said two 80-person search teams were at work and a U.S. Navy transport ship was docked off the coast of Venezuela ready to receive airlifted survivors in need of medical attention. Lewin said it is a “race against the clock” to find people injured in the quakes.\n\n\n\n“People are trapped under rubble, and the priority is to get the search and rescue teams and the medical professionals and others to them as quickly as possible to save lives,” he said.\n\n\n\nMillions of people reeling\n\n\n\nThe International Organization for Migration said up to 6.76 million people could be affected, some 2 million of them in Caracas alone. The destruction was amplified by the quick succession of shallow quakes, experts said.\n\n\n\nLoyce Pace, the International Red Cross’ regional director for the Americas, said “people are still terrified to reenter what were their homes.”\n\n\n\nIndeed, many continued to sleep on the street.\n\n\n\nOmar Reyes said around 20 family members died.\n\n\n\n“I’ve been left alone in this life,” Reyes said, walking through the rubble where two of his children were buried.\n\n\n\nIn the city of Maiquetia, people lined up outside stores and pharmacies that served them one by one behind closed doors. At one point a woman in a crowd threw herself to the ground to protect a package of diapers with her body, desperate to keep it.\n\n\n\nTraffic and throngs of motorcyclists at times disrupted search efforts. Mexican soldiers and volunteers repeatedly asked for silence to try to hear signs of life under the rubble, but bikers — civilian and uniformed — continued to honk horns and rev engines to the first responders’ frustration.\n\n\n\nSome people began to carry off basic goods such as toilet paper and food from stores in Catia La Mar, adjacent to the country’s main airport. Others swarmed a civilian pickup truck that was giving out bread and water, until a soldier intervened. The parking lot of a pharmacy turned into a makeshift shelter with tarps, hammocks and tents.\n\n\n\nA few miles (kilometers) away, Yuleidy Cadenas, 28, stood across the street from a collapsed public housing building, hoping her son, mother and brother would be pulled out alive.\n\n\n\nShe fled barefoot from another building as it collapsed Wednesday and found her mother’s 12-floor apartment tower had pancaked.\n\n\n\n“I got on top of the rubble and told them to yell back, and nobody did, not my brother, nor my son or my mother,” Cadenas said.\n\n\n\n___\n\n\n\nJanetsky reported from Mexico City. Associated Press journalists Clara Preve in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Dánica Coto in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Ali Swenson in Washington, D.C. contributed to this report.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/desperation-mounts-death-toll-venezuela-earthquake-rises/4042042/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-27T13:58:32.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26178462757021.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D7904%2C5269","slug":"desperation-mounts-as-officials-say-death-toll-from-venezuela-earthquake-rises-to-1430"},{"id":"4zz7py","title":"South Carolina restaurant owner finds $12,000 in old cabinet and returns it to former owner","excerpt":"A South Carolina restaurateur is being hailed as a good Samaritan after he helped return $12,000 found in a sunglasses case to the store’s former proprietor.\n\n\n\nOn June 20, NBC affiliate WLBT3 first spoke to Sak Yiengjuntuek, who owns Lemongrass Vietnamese Pho & Thai Cuisine in Myrtle Beach, Sout...","content":"A South Carolina restaurateur is being hailed as a good Samaritan after he helped return $12,000 found in a sunglasses case to the store’s former proprietor.\n\n\n\nOn June 20, NBC affiliate WLBT3 first spoke to Sak Yiengjuntuek, who owns Lemongrass Vietnamese Pho & Thai Cuisine in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, about the “shock” of finding the stash in an old cabinet and his attempts to return the money to its rightful owner.\n\n\n\n“The money was very thick,” Yiengjuntuek tells TODAY.com, before explaining how he came upon the cache of cash earlier this month.\n\n\n\nBack on New Year’s Day, a neighboring Wholesale Furniture Gallery caught fire, with the origin traced to an electrical room, causing several businesses, including his, to lose power for months.\n\n\n\nYiengjuntuek says when the power was restored earlier this month, he used the opportunity to deal with some furniture left behind by previous tenants.\n\n\n\n“Two cabinets that belong to the previous owner,” he says. “Kind of junk. We have to put it in the back.”\n\n\n\nThe cabinet containing thousands in cash had been sitting outside for months. Courtesy Sak Yiengjuntuek\n\n\n\nWhile cleaning out one of the cabinets that had been sitting outside, he spotted a sunglasses case and decided to be a little nosy.\n\n\n\n“I saw the sunglasses case and then, you know, of course, when you see something like that, you want to open and look,” he says, adding that there was a stack of $100 bills filling the case to the brim.\n\n\n\n“I was so shocked,” Yiengjuntuek says. “I knew right then that it belonged to the previous owner.”\n\n\n\nYiengjuntuek says he had difficulty reaching him because the number he had on file had been disconnected.\n\n\n\nBut, while on-air with WLBT3, he remembered he had another number for the owner. Yiengjuntuek says the relief felt in the “oh my god” heard on the other end of the line was palpable.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYiengjuntuek says the news was particularly timely because the previous owner has been dealing with a serious and costly health battle.\n\n\n\nYiengjuntuek says that people around Myrtle Beach have recognized him and let him know he did a good deed.\n\n\n\n“The post office girl said, ‘Hey, that’s my boy, I saw you on the news, you did the right thing,’” he recalls. “I said, ‘Yeah, I will be proud of it.’ I like to be a good part of the community.”\n\n\n\nWhile he’s surprised by the attention he’s getting for his kindness, he hopes his actions can inspire others.\n\n\n\n“I just want to say: Do the right thing,” Yiengjuntuek says. “Don’t give up honesty.”\n\n\n\nThis story first appeared on TODAY.com. More from TODAY:\n\n\n\n\nI Tried Crumbl’s New ‘Charger’ Drink, a Sugar-Packed Dirty Soda. Here’s How It Went\n\n\n\nChef Goes Viral for Feeding a Family With $5. Here Are His Top Tips\n\n\n\nWoman Invites Strangers to Her Birthday Picnic. More Than 100 People Show Up","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/south-carolina-restaurant-owner-finds-thousands-returns-it/4042039/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Joseph Lamour | TODAY","publishDate":"2026-06-27T12:56:37.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Frestaurant-split.png%3Ffit%3D1906%2C948%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"south-carolina-restaurant-owner-finds-12000-in-old-cabinet-and-returns-it-to-former-owner"},{"id":"pjo3lw","title":"55 fun and patriotic things to do on July 4th","excerpt":"Independence Day marks the day in 1776 when America officially declared its independence from British rule, and Americans have been celebrating ever since. This year marks a special anniversary since the good ol’ U.S.A. is commemorating its 250th birthday.\n\n\n\nWhatever plans you’ve got on the cale...","content":"Independence Day marks the day in 1776 when America officially declared its independence from British rule, and Americans have been celebrating ever since. This year marks a special anniversary since the good ol’ U.S.A. is commemorating its 250th birthday.\n\n\n\nWhatever plans you’ve got on the calendar to recognize America’s big day, they likely include some kind of patriotic celebration, whether it’s watching fireworks with the family or hosting a backyard barbecue.\n\n\n\nIf you’re looking for other ways to level up the July holiday, see below for a list of things to do on July Fourth.\n\n\n\nAmong them are a variety of traditional activity ideas like going to a parade or spending the day at the beach. But we’ve also added a few suggestions that perhaps you haven’t thought of, like tracing your family tree, creating a freedom jar or making a Fourth of July playlist.\n\n\n\nYou’ll also discover fun ideas for kids, including making crafts, going on a scavenger hunt, watching movies in the backyard and a host of others.\n\n\n\nChoose one or try them all. Either way, these Fourth of July activities are sure to make this year’s celebration a star-spangled success!\n\n\n\nCatch a firework display\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you’re wondering if there are fireworks near you, there probably are! On the off chance that there aren’t any, you can always watch some on TV or take matters into your hands by picking up fireworks at the store, depending depending on which state you live in.\n\n\n\nSet up a lemonade stand\n\n\n\nGrab the kids, mix up a pitcher or two of lemonade and set up a lemonade stand this Fourth of July. It’s the perfect summer tradition, not to mention a great way to keep little entrepreneurs busy. Charge a fee or give the refreshing drinks away free to passersby who’ll appreciate the cool treat on a hot day.\n\n\n\nHave a water balloon fight\n\n\n\nEngage in a bit of competition this Independence Day by hosting a water balloon fight. Depending on the crowd, you can make it as low-key or intense as you want. Pick up red, white and blue balloons to keep the game on-brand, and turn the members of your crew who prefer not to participate into judges or cheerleaders. Either way, everyone stays cool under the hot summer sun.\n\n\n\nMake a time capsule\n\n\n\nCommemorate your 2026 celebration by creating a Fourth of July time capsule. Add notes or recordings recounting your day, sentimental items, photos, craft projects, pop culture moments or anything else you can think of to document what’s going on in your life this year. Seal it up and set a date to open it up one day in the future.\n\n\n\nMake custom t-shirts\n\n\n\nWhether you do tie-dye or create your own masterpiece, make matching t-shirts to wear in honor of America’s birthday. Use iron-ons to customize names or add other red, white and blue embellishments. Add funny puns or slogans like “Made in America” or “Here’s to the U.S. of Yay!”\n\n\n\nSet up a star-spangled scavenger hunt\n\n\n\nUse items from home or swing by the dollar store to pick up on-theme Fourth of July trinkets. Hide them in the house or around the yard, then print off a map or list of clues and send family and friends off to find them in a fun holiday scavenger hunt.\n\n\n\nStart a new tradition\n\n\n\nUse the Fourth of July holiday to start a new tradition. Take a road trip, make Grandma’s potato salad, host a neighborhood block party or any other activity that’s meaningful and make it an annual tradition. It’ll give you something to look forward to each year and is an opportunity to establish a new ritual to pass along to future generations.\n\n\n\nMake a freedom jar\n\n\n\nTake the gratitude jar concept and apply it to Independence Day. Decorate a Mason jar with patriotic embellishments, then invite everyone to jot down (or print off) the freedoms and opportunities they’re grateful for this year. Once collected, have someone read them all off. This one’s great for the whole family and brings extra meaning to the Fourth of July.\n\n\n\nShop for new appliances and housewares\n\n\n\nWhile some retailers and restaurants are closed in observance of Independence Day, many are open for business, including home stores. Better yet, most of them offer big discounts over the Fourth of July. Use the holiday to update your old washer, fridge, TV, pots and pans or any other home item, big or small, you’ve had your eye on.\n\n\n\nTackle a home project\n\n\n\nSpend this Independence Day tackling that long-overdue house project. Whether it’s finally planting those flowers you picked up from the home store earlier this summer or painting the deck, getting a bonus vacation day on the Fourth of July is the perfect excuse to get started.\n\n\n\nHost a movie night\n\n\n\nNational Harbor.\n\n\n\nThe only thing better than watching a movie on July Fourth is viewing it from the comfort of your own backyard. Hang a sheet, buy or rent a projector and stream your favorite movies outside. Invite family, friends or, heck, the whole neighborhood and make a night of it.\n\n\n\nTrace your roots\n\n\n\nUse Independence Day as an opportunity to find out more about your ancestry. Trace your family tree, ask relatives to share stories or order a DNA kit to learn more about your history and where you come from. Who knows? Maybe you’ll discover you’re related to a Founding Father.\n\n\n\nTry geocaching\n\n\n\nUp for a challenge this Independence Day? Try geocaching. The popular hobby requires participants to use an app or GPS device to find hundreds of thousands of hidden caches across the country. Hatch a plan to find one or more, then set out to locate them. Once you’ve discovered your buried “treasure,” sign your name in the attached logbook and take pictures of your discovery.\n\n\n\nSettle in for some stargazing\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSince you’re already outside watching fireworks anyway, why not do a little stargazing before or after the big display? Borrow or invest in a telescope to view the wonder of the night sky up close. Or simply lie on a blanket and see if you can spot the Big Dipper, North Star, planets and any other notable sights. Who knows? Maybe you’ll get lucky and see a real shooting star. If you do, don’t forget to make a Fourth of July wish.\n\n\n\nRent a boat or kayak\n\n\n\nIf you’ve got a boat, then, naturally, you’re probably planning to spend the Fourth on it. Even if you don’t, you still can enjoy a day on the water by renting a boat, pontoon, canoe or kayak. Whether you live near a lake or the ocean, there are plenty of retailers and other outlets that rent out water crafts by the hour or day.\n\n\n\nIndulge in an ice cream sundae bar\n\n\n\nHead over to the grocery store and stock up on ice cream. Lots of it. Vanilla, chocolate, strawberry or whatever flavor float your boat. Toss some fudge, whipped cream, candy toppings, jimmies, shots, sprinkles, cherries and whatever else you please and make a Fourth of July sundae bar. You can’t go wrong combining a hot summer day with everyone’s favorite frozen treat.\n\n\n\nPlay lawn games\n\n\n\nGo old school this Fourth of July and play lawn games like they did back in the days of “Downton Abbey.” Put up the badminton net, grab the mallots and set up a game of croquet, ring toss, horseshoes, cornhole or any other fun, outdoor game, then invite friends and family, heck, even the neighbors, over to play.\n\n\n\nVisit an amusement park\n\n\n\nWhen was the last time you screamed your way down the first drop of a wooden roller coaster or enjoyed a whirl on a merry-go-round? If it’s been a while (even if it hasn’t) spend the Fourth of July enjoying the delights of a local amusement park. Since many of them also have waterparks, pack your suit, some sunscreen and make a day of it.\n\n\n\nMake a Fourth of July cocktail\n\n\n\nIt’s America’s birthday! So, why not get into the spirit with a custom-themed cocktail or mocktail in honor of the big occasion? Take the sophisticated route by making martinis or, shall we say, star-tinis or whip up a pitcher of star-spangled margaritas. In fact, you can make any red, white and blue connection that fits the bill (and your tastebuds). You can even give your custom-cocktail a fun name like “The Uncle Sam” or “America the Brew-tiful.”\n\n\n\nRoast some s’mores\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSummer’s officially here and there’s no better way to celebrate than by indulging in the time-honored tradition of making s’mores over a campfire. A treat that tastes best midway between June and August. No fire? No problem, it’s just as easy to make a s’more dip or mini s’mores in the oven. That said, everyone knows the melted-chocolate, graham-cracker treat tastes best when made with a freshly-toasted marshmallow.\n\n\n\nPlay pickleball\n\n\n\nEver heard of pickleball? Of course you have! The latest sports craze is taking over the country and is a mashup between tennis and ping pong. With courts popping up everywhere you need only grab some rackets, a ball and round up your best pals to play a game (or ten). It’s addicting, so plan on being there for a while to determine who goes home the victor of the Fourth of July pickleball championship game.\n\n\n\nGet organized\n\n\n\nPerhaps getting organized isn’t “fun” per se, but it is a great way to spend the Fourth of July, especially if the weather isn’t cooperating or if you simply could use an extra day to catch up on life. Clean out your pantry, closet, basement or email inbox. Whatever it is, the fun part comes when you’re done and you find your favorite pair of shoes hiding at the bottom of your closet.\n\n\n\nLight sparklers\n\n\n\nIt wouldn’t be Independence Day without lighting a few sparklers. There’s something a bit magical about watching the sparks fly and kids of every age (including adults) can’t help but smile while indulging in this time-honored Fourth of July tradition. Try this pro-tip: Set your phone to slow motion and record your sparkler as it flames. The resulting video will leave you spellbound.\n\n\n\nCoordinate a red, white and blue photo shoot\n\n\n\nIf you’re spending the holiday with friends or relatives, use the occasion as an excuse to gather everyone together for a group photo. Make it intentional by creating a backdrop with Fourth of July-themed props. Ask loved ones to dress up for the event or come in Independence Day attire like patriotic t-shirts, hats or red, white and blue outfits.\n\n\n\nHost a patriotic dinner party\n\n\n\nTake the sophisticated route this Fourth of July and host a patriotic-themed dinner party. Invite friends or relatives over and make it a night to remember. Use the good plates and decorate with pretty flowers along with stars-and-stripes placemats. Light candles, serve wine with a whimsical place card that reads: “Red, white and beaujolais” and give attendees their own pack of sparklers to burn at the end of the night.\n\n\n\nAttend a Festival\n\n\n\nFrom coast to coast, cities across the country host all kinds of celebrations in honor of the Fourth of July, with some falling on the actual day and others are held the weekend before or after. Choose a festival near you and enjoy a day or two of events, music, food and good fun.\n\n\n\nShop ‘til you drop\n\n\n\nIf you’ve got time to kill before the big fireworks display, why not take advantage of Fourth of July sales and deals? Many retailers are open for business on the holiday (though they may have modified hours, so always check first) and there’s nothing like a little retail therapy to help get you in the spirit of the summer season.\n\n\n\nGo to the movies\n\n\n\nThey don’t call ‘em “summer blockbusters” for nothing. Some of the year’s best movies debut in theaters over the Fourth of July weekend, so grab a bucket of popcorn, your best pals and see a film on the big screen. If the weather’s miserable, make it a matinee. But if the sun is shining, pack up the car and take the family to the drive-in.\n\n\n\nGo camping\n\n\n\nSeeing as the Fourth of July is about celebrating stars and all, why not spend a night or two under ‘em? Whether you set up a tent in the backyard or go to an official campground, take in the sights and sounds of our country in the great outdoors. Even if you’re the sort who prefers a plush hotel bed to sleeping bags, you can still have a campfire, tell ghost stories and watch for shooting stars without even sleeping under the stars.\n\n\n\nGive back\n\n\n\nUse the holiday to give back. Find a volunteer opportunity online, at your church or in your community. Even if it’s just lending a hand to your neighbor, helping out is always appreciated. Go it alone or ask friends and family to join you in volunteering time this year.\n\n\n\nMake themed treats\n\n\n\nA Fourth of July cookout isn’t complete until the flag cake is served. Or the strawberry shortcake. Or the ice cream cake. Want to skip the slicing and serving altogether? Go with a less-mess Fourth of July dessert, like festive and fruity popsicles.\n\n\n\nHost a hot dog eating contest\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGive Joey Chestnut a run for his money this Fourth of July. Grill a bunch of hot dogs and see who can eat the most during a set time. A friendly reminder: You don’t want anyone to spoil the fun, so tell them to take it easy.\n\n\n\nTry a new restaurant\n\n\n\nNot all restaurants are open on July Fourth, but the ones that are will definitely appreciate your business. Do some homework and find somewhere you’ve never been before. It’s a fun Fourth of July activity, especially for anyone who would rather have someone else handle the cooking.\n\n\n\nPlan a picnic\n\n\n\nYou can’t go wrong with packing up a basket and going on a picnic. Make a few of your favorite finger foods beforehand, whip up an array of red, white and boozy cocktails, and find a scenic spot to enjoy ‘em.\n\n\n\nVisit a historical landmark\n\n\n\nEven if you’re far from the nation’s capital, you can still find a local historical landmark to visit on July Fourth. While some landmarks may be closed for the holiday, plenty of others remain open and you might uncover some interesting history right in your own backyard.\n\n\n\nMake a Fourth of July recipe\n\n\n\nIt doesn’t get any better than a red, white and blueberry pie — especially on the Fourth of July. Try a new recipe (or two) and put together an on-theme feast. Right before you grab a bite, take a picture of your creation and post it on social media to show off your skills.\n\n\n\nTake yourself out to a ball game\n\n\n\nA general view of Yankee Stadium during the game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the New York Yankees on Friday, April 5, 2024 in New York, New York. (Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images)\n\n\n\nWhat better way to spend July Fourth than at a baseball game? Load up the whole family and enjoy an afternoon at the ballpark. Bring on the hotdogs, peanuts and Cracker Jacks!\n\n\n\nVisit New York City\n\n\n\nThere’s nothing quite like watching fireworks light up the Statue of Liberty. Catch the display on TV or check it out in person. There are celebrations across the Big Apple throughout the long weekend, so you’re bound to find something to do.\n\n\n\nMake Fourth of July-inspired crafts\n\n\n\nGet the whole family involved and make a patriotic craft to celebrate America’s birthday. It doesn’t need to be complicated — just pick up some supplies at the craft store to make Independence Day fans, decorated stars or red, white and blue wreath to hang on your front door.\n\n\n\nWatch a Fourth of July movie or documentary\n\n\n\nIf the weather rains out your big Fourth of July plans, host an indoor movie marathon instead. Show an on-brand Fourth of July movie like “Jaws” or “Independence Day.” Or turn it into a teaching moment by playing a documentary about how the Founding Fathers ratified the Declaration of Independence in 1776. It’s your call!\n\n\n\nHit the beach\n\n\n\nWhile going to the beach for the Fourth of July is hardly an original suggestion, shake things up by finding a new spot to call your own for the holiday. Wherever you end up, a day of sun, sand and ice cream never gets old.\n\n\n\nVisit Washington D.C.\n\n\n\nFile photo: the National Mall\n\n\n\nNamed after the OG Founding Father himself, Washington is the place to be to get all the patriotic feels on the Fourth of July. Plan a pilgrimage to Mount Vernon, the birthplace of George Washington, or stay in the city center and visit all of the monuments. Just make sure you stick around long enough to watch the epic fireworks show on the National Mall.\n\n\n\nPlay outdoor games\n\n\n\nGot water balloons? Break ‘em out. Badminton? Set it up. Cornhole? You know the drill. It’s summer, so soak up the sunshine and play some backyard games with your family and friends. Whether it’s a chill game of croquet or nine innings of backyard baseball, it’s your time to shine and show the rest of the family who’s boss.\n\n\n\nCreate a care package\n\n\n\nFourth of July is a celebratory occasion, but it’s also a moment to show your thanks to the people who make your freedoms a reality. Turn your thoughts into actions by sending packages to active members of the military and their families.\n\n\n\nAttend a concert\n\n\n\nSo many summer concerts, so little time! July Fourth is the height of the season and between music festivals, concerts and other organized outdoor events, you’d be remiss to not attend at least one. Instead of hanging out at home, throw a couple of lawn chairs in the trunk and enjoy the music.\n\n\n\nDecorate your space\n\n\n\nShow Uncle Sam some love by decorating your house — indoors and out — with festive lights, flags and other Fourth of July decorations. It should come as no surprise that a red, white and bleu makeover will get everybody in the spirit.\n\n\n\nGo swimming\n\n\n\nIf you’ve got a pool, have a party. Period. If you don’t, call your friends with the aforementioned pool and invite yourself over (kindly, of course). Be those people and show up wear matching Fourth of July swimsuits. You won’t be sorry.\n\n\n\nJam out to a Fourth of July playlist\n\n\n\nSet the soundtrack for your celebration by making a patriotic songs playlist, including favorites like Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the U.S.A” and Katy Perry’s “Firework.” Don’t forget to sprinkle in a few classics — “The Star-Spangled Banner,” perhaps?\n\n\n\nGet a patriotic mani-pedi\n\n\n\nAlthough most nail salons will be closed on Independence Day, you can still treat yourself to a spa day in the days leading up to July Fourth. Whatever activities you’ve got planned for the holiday, make sure to put your nails on full display.\n\n\n\nHost a cookout\n\n\n\nOK, you don’t need us to tell you to do this — but we’ll do it anyway. Even though it’s an obvious choice, you can’t deny that everyone loves filling up on hamburgers, hotdogs and other cookout staples on a hot summer day. Even if you don’t or own a grill, many parks and public spaces have them, so pack a cooler and enjoy this summer staple.\n\n\n\nPlan a 1776 party\n\n\n\nIf you’re feeling positively revolutionary this Fourth of July, then travel back in time and host a 1776-themed party. Invite everyone over, dress up in powdered wigs and fancy attire, and play a bunch of drum and fife tunes. Finish off the day with a singalong screening of “Hamilton.”\n\n\n\nAttend a Fourth of July parade\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarching bands, firetrucks and people tossing candy – what could be better? Good news: Just about every small town in America has a Fourth of July parade, so you shouldn’t have any problems finding one nearby.\n\n\n\nBust out the board games\n\n\n\nMother Nature has a mind of her own, which means you may have to pivot and spend the day inside hiding from the raining. Board games are a solid option when the weather isn’t cooperating. It gives everyone a break from technology and might just start a new family tradition.\n\n\n\nThis story first appeared on TODAY.com. More from TODAY:\n\n\n\n\n125 Fourth of July Captions to Celebrate Independence Day\n\n\n\n50 Fourth of July Songs for a Star-Spangled Celebration\n\n\n\n50 Funny 4th of July Jokes That Totally Rocket","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/holidays/fun-patriotic-things-to-do-july-4th/4042032/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Sarah Lemire | TODAY","publishDate":"2026-06-27T12:34:01.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F05%2FGettyImages-1410190394.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1200%2C675","slug":"55-fun-and-patriotic-things-to-do-on-july-4th"},{"id":"pip2yk","title":"Five ways to protect your pets during the Fourth of July","excerpt":"Loud fireworks and raucous holiday parties can easily spook pets on the Fourth of July, and animal-advocacy groups regularly urge people to protect their furry friends on the holiday to ensure they don’t run away and wind up in shelters.\n\n\n\nDogs and cats can escape from small openings in houses a...","content":"Loud fireworks and raucous holiday parties can easily spook pets on the Fourth of July, and animal-advocacy groups regularly urge people to protect their furry friends on the holiday to ensure they don’t run away and wind up in shelters.\n\n\n\nDogs and cats can escape from small openings in houses and fenced yards in search of a safe place and may be injured in traffic or wind up in a crowded local shelter, officials warned.\n\n\n\nAnimal-care experts offered a series of tips aimed at protecting pets:\n\n\n\n\nMake sure pets have up-to-date identification tags and, if possible, a microchip registered with owner contact information.\n\n\n\nKeep pets inside in an enclosed, comfortable place with some “white noise” for distraction.\n\n\n\nIf pets must go outside, make sure gates and fences are very secure.\n\n\n\nCreate a safe space for pets at home, off limits to guests, with windows closed and covered, and plenty of water and food.\n\n\n\nBe sure to leave animals with a responsible party if leaving town for the holiday.\n\n\n\n\nExtra helpful tips\n\n\n\nOwners who do lose their pets, despite all precautions, are urged to quickly post signs in the neighborhood and go to the city or county animal shelter nearest to where the animal was last seen with a photo and detailed information about the dog or cat. \n\n\n\nIt is important to consider that fireworks oftentimes kick off days before the actual holiday. Starting your routine several nights before July 4 can be a helpful trick so your pet knows where their safe space is and what to expect.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt’s not just cats and dogs that react to fireworks; horses, livestock, rabbits, birds and other pets can be easily startled by sudden booms and flashes. \n\n\n\nLarge animals like horses are safest in familiar stalls or paddocks with secure fencing, since panic can lead to bolting or injury. Smaller pets, including rabbits and birds, should be moved to interior rooms and kept away from windows, with cages partially covered to dim the light and soften the noise. \n\n\n\nNo matter the species, creating a calm, enclosed environment and checking on them periodically can help prevent stress‑related accidents.\n\n\n\nEditor’s Note: This story was originally published in 2022.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/five-ways-protect-pets-during-fourth-of-july/4041650/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"NBC Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-27T11:33:48.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-1335109641.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D8091%2C4550","slug":"five-ways-to-protect-your-pets-during-the-fourth-of-july"},{"id":"gs66le","title":"Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science explains why it's a bad idea","excerpt":"You’ve likely heard it since childhood: Don’t scratch that bug bite or rash, you’ll make it worse. But why would something that feels so good be bad?\n\n\n\nA lot of things can cause itchiness, sometimes serious diseases. Whatever the cause, doctors have long warned that scratching too much can damag...","content":"You’ve likely heard it since childhood: Don’t scratch that bug bite or rash, you’ll make it worse. But why would something that feels so good be bad?\n\n\n\nA lot of things can cause itchiness, sometimes serious diseases. Whatever the cause, doctors have long warned that scratching too much can damage the skin. Now researchers better understand why even a mildly annoying itch could put you on an itch-and-scratch cycle if you give in.\n\n\n\nHow did they find out? In part by putting tiny “cones of shame” onto mice to uncover what happens on a cellular level when an itch gets scratched — or left alone.\n\n\n\nThey also gained insight into why a good scratch at least at first brings a sigh of relief. After all, not just people and other mammals scratch, even fish do. The commonality suggests there must be some evolutionary reason and the mouse experiment hints at a little germ protection — but still not a reason to scratch.\n\n\n\nExpect a more swollen, itchier spot if you can’t ignore that bug bite\n\n\n\nDr. Daniel Kaplan, a University of Pittsburgh dermatologist whose lab studies immune reactions in skin, was exploring a run-of-the-mill type of itch called allergic contact dermatitis, caused by irritants such as poison ivy or nickel in jewelry.\n\n\n\nKaplan’s research team put a rash-inducing irritant on the ears of mice. Normal mice scratched and inflammatory immune cells rushed to the site, increasing swelling. The rash was much milder in mice bred with defective itch-sensing nerve cells. But was the difference really the scratching?\n\n\n\nNormal mice put into collars like those veterinary “cones of shame” so they itched but couldn’t scratch gave the answer: They, too, had much less swelling and fewer inflammatory cells.\n\n\n\nKaplan said that evidence matches people’s everyday experiences that scratching really can make things worse.\n\n\n\nIgnore a mosquito bite and the itch is “gone in five or 10 minutes for most people,” he said. “But if you start scratching it, it’s your friend for a week,” getting itchier and more inflamed.\n\n\n\nThe immune system’s first responders can help — and hurt\n\n\n\nTo understand what was happening in the skin, Kaplan’s team took a deeper look at mast cells, among the immune system’s first responders. When called into action, they release compounds that can help fight germs or toxins — or, through a compound called histamine, trigger itchy allergic reactions.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHealth\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApr 8\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tItchy armpits? Here's what it could tell you about your health\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNov 24, 2023\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat causes skin to itch? New research pinpoints a previously unknown factor\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nScientists have long known that allergens can activate mast cells. But other signals can summon mast cells, too, including pain. And when we scratch, “we tend to scratch until it starts to hurt,” Kaplan noted.\n\n\n\nPain-sensing nerve cells release a chemical messenger called substance P. In findings published last year, Kaplan’s team reported that substance P can activate mast cells through a different molecular pathway than allergens do — a double whammy that explains why scratching further inflames itchy rashes or bites.\n\n\n\nThen why does a little scratching feel good?\n\n\n\nIf we experience pain like touching a hot stove, we’ll learn not to do that again. Yet relief from a good scratch, in evolutionary terms, is positive feedback. Why?\n\n\n\nOne long-held theory is that it may help creatures slough off parasites like fleas or mites. But Kaplan also was intrigued by other labs’ findings that mast cells could fend off a common type of skin bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus. So his team infected mice and then repeated the cone-of-shame itch experiment. Sure enough, those that scratched had lower levels of that germ on their ears, maybe because of the extra inflammation or some other mast cell-related compound.\n\n\n\nBut that’s not enough of an upside to change the health advice. \n\n\n\n“Ultimately, scratching is deleterious,” Kaplan stressed. “You should avoid scratching,” he said, although acknowledging that it’s “easier said than done.”\n\n\n\nHere’s how to handle a minor itch\n\n\n\nWhat fights an itch depends on its cause and there’s a need for better treatments. For now, antihistamines and certain other drugs for hives can tamp down some itchiness triggered by mast cells. Drug companies are experimenting with other approaches called MRGPRX2 blockers that target the pathway Kaplan’s team linked to scratching. Kaplan hopes better understanding of that pathway eventually could help skin diseases such as chronic eczema.\n\n\n\nFor the summer itchiness of bug bites, poison ivy and other types of contact dermatitis, dermatologists recommend anti-itch balms such as hydrocortisone cream, calamine lotion or oatmeal baths.\n\n\n\nAnother trick from Kaplan: Menthol-containing creams can temporarily fool the skin into sensing cold instead of itch, just long enough that “if you don’t scratch, then you break that itch-scratch cycle,” he said. “It’s like a cheat code.”\n\n\n\n___\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Department of Science Education and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The AP is solely responsible for all content.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/health/science-explains-bad-idea-scratching-bug-bite/4042023/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Lauran Neergaard | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-27T09:31:35.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-1621465568.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D7478%2C4989","slug":"scratching-that-bug-bite-might-feel-good-at-first-but-science-explains-why-its-a-bad-idea"},{"id":"dx792d","title":"Pete Buttigieg was briefly separated from his children after police say he was target of false report","excerpt":"Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was the target of an anonymous report that police determined was false and that he says forced him to spend a night away from his four-year-old twins.\n\n\n\nAccording to Buttigieg, a Michigan State Police officer and a child protective services worker c...","content":"Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was the target of an anonymous report that police determined was false and that he says forced him to spend a night away from his four-year-old twins.\n\n\n\nAccording to Buttigieg, a Michigan State Police officer and a child protective services worker came to his home in Traverse City after they received an anonymous report alleging he posed a danger to his children. Authorities arranged forensic interviews for his twins and instructed him not to be alone with them until the interviews were complete.\n\n\n\nButtigieg described the 24-hour ordeal in a Substack post as “among the darkest hours of my life.”\n\n\n\nMichigan State Police said in a statement to The Associated Press they received an “anonymous report” and that they and child protective services “responded and determined the report was false.”\n\n\n\nButtigieg said investigators told him the anonymous caller claimed he had confessed years earlier to violent crimes during a chance meeting in Alabama. Buttigieg said he had never been to the town where the meeting allegedly occurred.\n\n\n\nHe said police told him the allegation would not be referred to prosecutors and that they believed it to be politically motivated, while Child Protective Services found nothing to substantiate the report.\n\n\n\n“I cannot describe the mix of rage and sadness that I feel at the idea that someone brought our children into this,” writes Buttigieg. “They are four years old. Four. They do not know or care what a Democrat or a Republican is.”\n\n\n\nButtigieg, who is widely viewed as a potential Democratic presidential candidate in 2028, has long been the target of anti-LGBTQ attacks.\n\n\n\nIn recent years, conservative activists and some Republican officials have opposed efforts to portray same-sex parents as ordinary families in schools and public life. June — widely recognized as Pride Month — is Strong Families Month in Alabama, intended to coincide with Father’s Day. Gov. Kay Ivey’s proclamation says fathers are “the head of the household” and “homes led by a father and mother provide children with the structure and discipline necessary to succeed throughout life.”\n\n\n\nButtigieg wrote that the incident occurred soon after he shared photos of his family online for Father’s Day.\n\n\n\nButtigieg drew criticism from some Republicans for taking paternity leave after he and his husband, Chasten, adopted their twins while he was serving in the Biden administration. Buttigieg also wrote that he has faced death threats during his career.\n\n\n\n“But this is the ugliest thing that has happened to me since my career in service began,” he wrote.\n\n\n\n\n\nPublic officials from across the political spectrum have increasingly been targeted by swatting, which is the act of making a false call to emergency services to prompt a response at a particular address. The goal is to get authorities, particularly a SWAT team, to show up. Law enforcement agencies have warned that the incidents divert resources from other pressing tasks and pose risks to both law enforcement and the victims.\n\n\n\nButtigieg said the incident reflected a broader escalation in political attacks.\n\n\n\n“Everyone knows politics is ugly these days,” he wrote. “It’s always been ugly, but now it feels more and more like bloodsport.”\n\n\n\n“Even so, this is different.”","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/pete-buttigieg-was-briefly-separated-from-his-children-after-police-say-he-was-target-of-false-report/4042029/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Joey Cappelletti | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-27T09:16:53.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2024%2F07%2FGettyImages-2151616744.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D4000%2C2668","slug":"pete-buttigieg-was-briefly-separated-from-his-children-after-police-say-he-was-target-of-false-repor"},{"id":"nkgzh0","title":"Fourth of July deals 2026: Freebies, food discounts and summer savings","excerpt":"Restaurants and retailers are celebrating Independence Day with limited-time deals and patriotic specials\n\n\n\nWhether you’re firing up the grill, heading to a fireworks show or gathering with friends and family, the Fourth of July is one of the biggest weekends of the summer. It’s also a great tim...","content":"Restaurants and retailers are celebrating Independence Day with limited-time deals and patriotic specials\n\n\n\nWhether you’re firing up the grill, heading to a fireworks show or gathering with friends and family, the Fourth of July is one of the biggest weekends of the summer. It’s also a great time to save, with restaurants and retailers offering limited-time deals on burgers, pizza, desserts, drinks and more.\n\n\n\nThis year is especially festive as the United States celebrates its 250th birthday, and many brands are marking the milestone with patriotic promotions, $2.50 specials, bonus rewards and themed menu items. From family cookouts to last-minute catering and sweet treats, there are plenty of ways to celebrate without overspending.\n\n\n\nHere are some of the best Fourth of July deals available in 2026:\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFourth of July\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 17\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t50th Macy's 4th of July Fireworks special: Time, performances and what to know\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAmerica250\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 15\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA diamond, letters and a whale bone: What's inside the America 250 time capsule\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nBenihana\n\n\n\nBenihana is marking America’s 250th birthday with a limited-time All-American Menu available July 2 through July 5. Guests can order a Double Cheeseburger with fries and an apple crumble with vanilla ice cream for $17.76 in the bar and lounge. The restaurant is also serving $2.50 American beers, including Michelob Ultra, Bud Light and Coors Banquet, throughout the holiday weekend.\n\n\n\nBobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay\n\n\n\nBurger lovers can celebrate Independence Day with Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay. From July 1 through July 4, guests can order the Palace Classic Burger, made with a 6-ounce Certified Angus Beef patty, for $7.04.\n\n\n\nDog Haus\n\n\n\nDog Haus is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with special Fourth of July pricing. On July 4, guests can pair any hot dog, sausage or burger with a pint of beer for $17.76. Throughout July, diners can also add any slider to an entrée for just $2.50.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEddie Merlot’s\n\n\n\nSkip the cooking this Fourth of July weekend and let Eddie Merlot’s handle dinner. From July 3 through July 5, customers can save 25% on online orders using the code JULY. The promotion is valid on takeout orders only.\n\n\n\nGolden Corral\n\n\n\nGolden Corral is celebrating America’s 250th birthday with a commemorative America 250 Big Cup. Guests can upgrade to the limited-edition 32-ounce collectible while enjoying the buffet or ordering Meals To Go for their holiday celebrations.\n\n\n\nGopuff\n\n\n\nWhether you’re stocking up for a barbecue or cooling off after the fireworks, Gopuff has several frozen treat deals available June 30 through July 5. Promotions include $4 off select premium ice cream brands when you spend $15, two Bomb Pop packs for $8, 25% off JonnyPops, two ICEE cups for $5, 20% off Snickers and Twix ice cream bar multipacks and two Dr. Bombay pints for $12.\n\n\n\nHappy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream\n\n\n\nHappy Joe’s is celebrating America’s 250th birthday all summer long with specialty menu items, community events and sweepstakes. Through Aug. 15, customers who purchase a specialty pizza and Mountain Dew can enter to win one of three $3,000 cash prizes. Participating locations will also host America 250 Block Parties on June 29 featuring free slices of the limited-time Birthday Cake Dessert Pizza, plus games, trivia and giveaways.\n\n\n\nJason’s Deli\n\n\n\nJason’s Deli is introducing a patriotic Red, White & Blueberry Cake just in time for Independence Day. From July 1 through July 5, Deli Dollars Rewards members can receive a free slice with a qualifying purchase.\n\n\n\nLogan’s Roadhouse\n\n\n\nLogan’s Roadhouse is serving up several Fourth of July specials from July 3 through July 5. Guests can purchase a $25 digital gift card for just $17.76, enjoy a limited-time Red, White & Blue Cake made with layers of vanilla cake and white chocolate mousse, and receive the restaurant’s signature rolls with festive Red, White & Blue Butter while supplies last.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNothing Bundt Cakes\n\n\n\nNothing Bundt Cakes is leaning into America’s birthday celebration with festive seasonal treats throughout July. Guests can pick up Red Velvet Bundt Cakes, the returning S’mores Made with HERSHEY’S flavor and limited-edition Fireworks & Freedom Bundtini Toppers for summer gatherings and Fourth of July parties.\n\n\n\nOriginal ChopShop\n\n\n\nOriginal ChopShop is celebrating America’s 250th birthday with family-friendly savings. From July 1 through July 5, kids’ meals are just $2.50 with the purchase of an entrée after 4 p.m. Rewards members can also save $2.50 on any menu item by using the code FUELTHE4TH for online and app orders.\n\n\n\nPJ’s Coffee\n\n\n\nPJ’s Coffee is serving up a patriotic deal with its limited-time Firecracker Lemonade. From June 29 through July 5, customers can grab a 16-ounce Firecracker Lemonade for just $2.50 at participating locations.\n\n\n\nSullivan’s Steakhouse\n\n\n\nSullivan’s Steakhouse is offering 25% off online orders from July 3 through July 5 with the code JULY. The promotion is available on takeout orders and is a convenient option for holiday entertaining.\n\n\n\nTender Greens\n\n\n\nHosting a Fourth of July cookout? Tender Greens is offering bonus gift cards on catering orders from June 28 through July 5. Customers will receive a $20 gift card with catering orders of $200 or more or a $30 gift card with orders of $300 or more. There is no limit on redemptions.\n\n\n\nTeriyaki Madness\n\n\n\nMad Rewards members can earn 250 bonus points when they spend $15 or more on online orders July 4 and July 5. The patriotic promotion celebrates America’s 250th birthday and is available exclusively through online ordering.\n\n\n\nThe Greene Turtle\n\n\n\nThe Greene Turtle is raising a glass to America’s 250th birthday with $2.50 domestic draft beers on July 4. The dine-in offer is available with the purchase of an entrée or handheld sandwich at participating locations for guests 21 and older.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/holidays/fourth-of-july-deals-2026-freebies-food-discounts/4041270/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Maria Chamberlain","publishDate":"2026-06-27T08:52:55.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2276055846.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D6000%2C4000","slug":"fourth-of-july-deals-2026-freebies-food-discounts-and-summer-savings"},{"id":"y605gs","title":"Record travel expected for July Fourth weekend. Here's how to beat the holiday traffic","excerpt":"Planning on traveling to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday?\n\n\n\nIf so, you’ll be joining a record number of travelers hitting the roads and skies for the Fourth of July.\n\n\n\nMore than 72 million people are expected to travel for Independence Day between Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, July 5, acc...","content":"Planning on traveling to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday?\n\n\n\nIf so, you’ll be joining a record number of travelers hitting the roads and skies for the Fourth of July.\n\n\n\nMore than 72 million people are expected to travel for Independence Day between Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, July 5, according to AAA. That’s a slight increase from last year’s domestic travel record of 71.8 million.\n\n\n\n“For many Americans, traveling the week of July 4th is tradition,” said Stacey Barber, vice president of AAA Travel. “The 9-day travel forecast includes travelers who are vacationing all week and people just getting away for the long holiday weekend. While the overall number of Independence Day travelers appears to be plateauing, we’re still expecting record volumes this year.”\n\n\n\nThe vast majority — 61.4 million — will travel by car, even as gas prices remain at four-year highs. That’s because filling up your car’s tank is still cheaper that the cost of flights for many travelers, according to AAA, which noted domestic flights are averaging about $830 a ticket for the holiday weekend.     \n\n\n\nAir travelers will make up 8% of the share of holiday travelers, with AAA projecting 5.85 million people taking domestic flights over July 4th.\n\n\n\nRenting a car? That’s also more expensive this year. According to AAA booking data, domestic car rentals are up 10% this year. \n\n\n\nCar rental company Hertz expects Thursday, July 2, to be the busiest pickup day, with the highest demand for bookings at cities like Orlando, Denver, Boston, Los Angeles and New York City.\n\n\n\nTop Independence Day destinations \n\n\n\nAlaska cruises are in peak season, making Seattle, Anchorage and Fairbanks top domestic destinations. Independence Day fireworks and festivities in New York, Chicago and Boston also draw big crowds. Florida ranks high thanks to theme parks, beaches and cruise ports. On the international side, Vancouver tops the list, followed by major European cities like Rome, Dublin, Paris and London.  \n\n\n\nRANKING DOMESTIC INTERNATIONAL 1  SEATTLE, WA VANCOUVER, CANADA 2 ORLANDO, FL ROME, ITALY 3 ANCHORAGE, AK DUBLIN, IRELAND 4 MIAMI, FL PARIS, FRANCE 5 NEW YORK, NY LONDON, ENGLAND 6 CHICAGO, IL CALGARY, CANADA 7 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL REYKJAVIK, ICELAND 8 FAIRBANKS, AK AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS 9 DENVER, CO ATHENS, GREECE 10 BOSTON, MA  BARCELONA, SPAIN \n\n\n\nBest and worst times to drive\n\n\n\nDate Worst Travel Time Best Travel Time Saturday, Jun 27 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Before 10:00 AM Sunday, Jun 28 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Before 11:00 AM Monday, Jun 29 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Before 12:00 PM Tuesday, Jun 30 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Before 2:00 PM Wednesday, Jul 1 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM Before 12:00 PM Thursday, Jul 2 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Before 12:00 PM Friday, Jul 3 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM Before 11:00 AM Saturday, Jul 4 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM After 3:00 PM Sunday, Jul 5 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Before 11:00 AM \n\n\n\nPeak Congestion by Metro \n\n\n\nMetro Route Peak Congestion Period Est. Travel Time Increase Compared to Typical Atlanta Atlanta to Augusta via I-20 E Thursday 2nd  2:00 PM 3 hours  1 minute 58% Boston Boston to Hyannis via Pilgrim Hwy S Saturday 27th  10:45 AM 2 hours  1 minute 100% Chicago Indianapolis to Chicago via I-65 N Sunday 5th  5:30 PM 4 hours  6 minutes 41% Denver Denver to Fort Collins via I-25 N Monday 29th  2:30 PM 1 hour  36 minutes 78% Detroit Detroit to Grand Rapids via I-96 W Thursday 2nd  8:15 AM 2 hours  55 minutes 32% Houston Galveston to Houston via I-45 N Sunday 5th  1:00 PM 1 hour  13 minutes 71% Los Angeles Los Angeles to Bakersfield via I-5 N Saturday 27th  2:45 PM 2 hours  2 minutes 67% Minneapolis Eau Claire to Minneapolis  via I-94 W Sunday 5th  3:00 PM 1 hour  56 minutes 73% New York Jersey Shore to New York via Garden St Pkwy N Sunday 5th  12:45 PM 1 hour  55 minutes 90% Philadelphia Philadelphia to Rehoboth Beach  via I-95 S/Route 13  Saturday 27th  11:00 AM 3 hours  18 minutes 74% Portland Portland to Hood River via I-84 E Thursday 2nd  2:30 PM 1 hour  32 minutes 67% San Diego San Diego to Palm Springs via I-15 N Wednesday 1st  6:15 PM 4 hours  12 minutes 68% San Francisco Sacramento to San Francisco via I-80 W Sunday 5th  4:00 PM 2 hours  24 minutes 71% Seattle Ellensburg to Seattle via I-90 W Sunday 5th  5:00 PM 3 hours  24 minutes 89% Tampa Tampa to Orlando via I-4 E Wednesday 1st  2:15 PM 2 hours  43 minutes 80% Washington, DC Washington, DC to Annapolis via 50 E Friday 3rd  12:45 PM 1 hour  1 minute 100% ","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/holidays/record-travel-expected-for-july-fourth-weekend-heres-how-to-beat-the-holiday-traffic/4042020/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Danielle Abreu","publishDate":"2026-06-27T08:32:01.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-452281689.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D3000%2C2000","slug":"record-travel-expected-for-july-fourth-weekend-heres-how-to-beat-the-holiday-traffic"},{"id":"lk3uit","title":"U.S. military says it struck 10 targets in Iran as ceasefire is strained by 2nd day of attacks","excerpt":"The U.S. military said Saturday it had struck 10 targets in Iran at President Donald Trump’s direction, continuing a string of attacks that have shaken the war’s uneasy ceasefire.\n\n\n\nU.S. Central Command, in a post to social media, said that U.S. military aircraft targeted Iranian military “surve...","content":"The U.S. military said Saturday it had struck 10 targets in Iran at President Donald Trump’s direction, continuing a string of attacks that have shaken the war’s uneasy ceasefire.\n\n\n\nU.S. Central Command, in a post to social media, said that U.S. military aircraft targeted Iranian military “surveillance infrastructure, communication systems, air defense sites, drone storage facilities, and minelayer capabilities” following an attack on a merchant vessel early on Saturday morning. It later specified the strikes involved 10 Iranian military targets at multiple locations in and near the Strait of Hormuz.\n\n\n\nThe ongoing strikes in the Persian Gulf show the danger of the Iran war again spinning out of control, even after Iran and the U.S. reached an interim deal to try and agree on a final accord to end the conflict.\n\n\n\nIn a social media post, Trump said the U.S. had “struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations, and coastal radar sites, for violating the Cease Fire Agreement, AGAIN!” He warned of a point where the U.S. may no longer be able to be reasonable “and will be forced to militarily complete the job.”\n\n\n\n“If that happens, the Islamic Republic of Iran will no longer exist!” Trump wrote on Truth Social.\n\n\n\nThe incident follows a similar back and forth that occurred just days prior when an Iranian drone struck a merchant vessel off the coast of Oman on Thursday and the U.S. military retaliated with strikes the next day.\n\n\n\nUS says strikes were a response to Iranian attack on oil tanker\n\n\n\nU.S. Central Command said that in this latest attack Iranian forces attacked the oil tanker Kiku with a one-way drone. The tanker was laden with more than two million barrels of crude oil and sailing through the Strait of Hormuz.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWar with Iran\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 26\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tU.S. strikes Iran to respond to attack on ship that Trump says violated ceasefire\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWar with Iran\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 25\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSenate Republicans reverse Iran war powers vote after Trump berates them at Capitol meeting\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWar with Iran\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 24\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUN nuclear boss says inspectors will visit Iran. Tehran says only after a final deal\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nAccording to ship tracking websites, the Kiku left a Qatari oil field in the middle of the Persian Gulf earlier in the week and was bound for a port in the United Arab Emirates that sits on the Gulf of Aman, just on the other side of the Strait of Hormuz.\n\n\n\nIt appeared to be attempting to use a route that was established near the coast of Oman that is serving as an alternative to the route sanctioned by Iran that runs through its own waters.\n\n\n\nA multinational maritime body overseen by the U.S. Navy said Saturday that it would expand the Omani route to allow for both inbound and outbound traffic, likely setting up a new flashpoint with Tehran, which sees the strait as a key source of leverage in ongoing talks with the U.S.\n\n\n\nThe U.S. military said that “Iran had a chance to honor the ceasefire agreement” but “elected not to” when its forces attacked the Kiku.\n\n\n\nIran state TV reported explosions in an area just north of the Strait of Hormuz.\n\n\n\nBahrain condemns Iran’s drone attack\n\n\n\nEarlier on Saturday, a statement from Bahrain’s Foreign Ministry said a “number of Iranian drones” targeted the country. It called the attack “a flagrant threat to the security of citizens and residents.” There were no immediate reports of damage.\n\n\n\nIran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard earlier issued a statement carried by the state-run IRNA news agency saying it had targeted several locations “of the U.S. terrorist army in the region.” It did not name what areas were targeted.\n\n\n\n\n\nBahrain has been one of the strongest critics of Iran and is home to the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet. It just hosted U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio for a meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council’s foreign ministers, which ended with a call for an end to Iran’s attacks and for the strait to be completely open.\n\n\n\nOvernight into Saturday, the U.S. military’s Central Command said it had struck Iranian missile and drone locations and coastal radar sites.\n\n\n\nU.S. Vice President JD Vance, who has led the negotiations with Iran, said on social media Friday night that Iran should “pick up the phone” if there are disagreements about the ceasefire agreement, “but violence will be met with violence.”\n\n\n\nThe U.S. and Iran are negotiating terms of the deal including issues such as getting ships through the strait that’s vital to global supplies of oil and natural gas and addressing the future of Iran’s nuclear program and stockpile of highly enriched uranium.\n\n\n\nUnder the interim deal, the two sides have 60 days to work out the details. Ending the fighting in Lebanon between Israel and the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group is a key part of the deal.\n\n\n\nShip comes under attack as strait route expands\n\n\n\nThe British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center said that a tanker was attacked Saturday in the strait, with the crew safe and no environmental damage reported. No one immediately claimed the strike, but suspicion fell on Iran.\n\n\n\nJust after that report, the Joint Maritime Information Center, overseen by the U.S. Navy, said the route near Oman’s shore is expanding to allow for inbound and outbound traffic.\n\n\n\nIran has insisted that ships must obey its orders and warned it will start charging fees for transit through the strait. However, ships have been increasingly trying to leave the Gulf in recent days.\n\n\n\nEbrahim Azizi, who heads the Iranian parliament’s national security commission, wrote Friday that “the Strait of Hormuz is governed by Iran, so: Respect the rules.”\n\n\n\nThe U.S. and Gulf Arab states have rejected Iran’s demands. The strait is considered as an international waterway, despite being the territorial waters of Iran and Oman.\n\n\n\nThe Joint Maritime Information Center warned that the threat to ships was “substantial,” adding that “mariners are advised of the existence of mines and should expect a naval presence as clearance operations continue.”\n\n\n\nThe International Maritime Organization on Friday halted a new effort to evacuate ships said it won’t resume until there are guarantees that the other ships won’t be attacked. It said about 115 ships have been able to move out of the strait in recent days.\n\n\n\n___\n\n\n\nToropin reported from Washington, Associated Press writer Ali Swenson in New York contributed to this report.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/iranian-drones-attack-bahrain-ship-struck-in-the-strait-after-us-airstrikes-on-iran/4042010/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Jon Gambrell and Konstantin Toropin | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-27T06:24:12.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2283047015.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1200%2C687","slug":"us-military-says-it-struck-10-targets-in-iran-as-ceasefire-is-strained-by-2nd-day-of-attacks"},{"id":"r7j8mi","title":"Trossard, De Bruyne score and Belgium defeats New Zealand 5-1 to advance at the World Cup","excerpt":"With a flurry of of goals, Belgium finally found its footing at the World Cup.\n\n\n\nLeandro Trossard scored a pair of goals and Belgium overcame a slow start in the tournament to advance to the knockout round atop Group G with a 5-1 victory over New Zealand on Friday night.\n\n\n\nBelgium will face an ...","content":"With a flurry of of goals, Belgium finally found its footing at the World Cup.\n\n\n\nLeandro Trossard scored a pair of goals and Belgium overcame a slow start in the tournament to advance to the knockout round atop Group G with a 5-1 victory over New Zealand on Friday night.\n\n\n\nBelgium will face an as-yet undetermined third-place finisher on Wednesday in Seattle. The match was played simultaneously to the other group finale in Seattle between Egypt and Iran, which ended in a 1-1 draw, dropping Egypt out of first.\n\n\n\nThe Belgians went into the match a surprising third in its group after opening the World Cup with a 1-1 draw against Egypt and a scoreless draw against Iran.\n\n\n\n“I think we had the chances as well in the first two games, and we didn’t take them. So it’s important that we took them today,” Trossard said. “And it’s always nice to score a lot of goals, and we’re just really happy to go through in first place as well, and yeah, a lot of joy.”\n\n\n\nKevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Saelemaekers also scored for the Belgians, who were eliminated in the group stage in Qatar four years ago after finishing third at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.\n\n\n\nElijah Just scored for New Zealand, which needed to win outright to have a chance at advancing. The All Whites head home without a first-ever World Cup win.\n\n\n\nShould Belgium win its knockout round opener, it will face the winner of the match against the United States and Bosnia-Herzegovina in the round of 16.\n\n\n\n“First, we’ll have to win our round of 32 match. I don’t even know who we’ll be playing yet, so it would be disrespectful to start talking about the round of 16 already,” Belgium coach Rudi Garcia said. “We’ll see who comes through.”\n\n\n\nThe finish atop the group also means the Belgium won’t have to travel far for their first knockout game. The team’s training base is in Seattle.\n\n\n\nTrossard came oh-so-close to scoring early in the match, but goal-line technology determined that the ball did not cross the line.\n\n\n\nNew Zealand defender Finn Surman was called for a handball in the box in the 23rd minute, giving Belgium a penalty kick, but video determined that his arm was in a natural position and play continued.\n\n\n\nIn a scramble in front of the net, Trossard popped the ball up into the cross bar and it fell into the goal to put Belgium in front in the 28th minute.\n\n\n\nIt was Belgium’s first goal at the World Cup since Michy Batshuayi’s goal against Canada in the group opener in Qatar in 2022. Belgium’s goal in its 1-1 draw against Egypt in the opener of this tournament was an own goal.\n\n\n\nTrossard scored his second early in the second half, striking a rebound off a New Zealand player past goalkeeper Max Crocombe.\n\n\n\nDe Bruyne added a stunning strike from outside the box in the 66th minute to all but put the game away for Belgium. He celebrated by making a heart with his hands for the sellout Vancouver crowd.\n\n\n\nJust’s goal avoided the shutout for New Zealand in the 84th minute, but two minutes later Lukaku scored on a header for Belgium and blew a kiss to the fans. Saelemaekers scored in stoppage time.\n\n\n\n“It’s been a long journey, and proud of the boys,” said Just, who had three goals in the tournament. “Everyone worked their hardest, It just wasn’t there.”\n\n\n\nWinger Jérémy Doku started for Belgium after missing Sunday’s scoreless draw with Iran with an illness. He then flew to London for the birth of his son. He had only trained with the team once in seven days.\n\n\n\nGoalkeeper Thibaut Courtois made his 18th World Cup appearance for Belgium, breaking the mark set by Enzo Scifo.\n\n\n\nNew Zealand fell 3-1 to Egypt on Sunday in Vancouver, as the Pharaohs won for the first time at a World Cup. The All Whites tied 2-2 with Iran in their group opener.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/world-cup/belgium-defeats-new-zealand-5-1-to-advance-at-the-world-cup/4042008/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-27T06:13:47.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26178160219501.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D2870%2C1913","slug":"trossard-de-bruyne-score-and-belgium-defeats-new-zealand-5-1-to-advance-at-the-world-cup"},{"id":"qpbybi","title":"Crucial window for rescuing survivors narrows as Venezuela enters third day after deadly twin quakes","excerpt":"The situation has grown more desperate by the hour in Venezuela as people dig through the rubble of collapsed homes and apartment buildings three days after the devastating one-two punch of 7.2 and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes, knowing time is running out to find survivors. \n\n\n\nAuthorities announced...","content":"The situation has grown more desperate by the hour in Venezuela as people dig through the rubble of collapsed homes and apartment buildings three days after the devastating one-two punch of 7.2 and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes, knowing time is running out to find survivors. \n\n\n\nAuthorities announced Friday night that they would block access to La Guaira, the epicenter of the destruction, as chaos and traffic began to hamper search efforts. Officials said anyone who wants to enter would now have to seek official permits, but provided few details of who would be allowed in.\n\n\n\nVenezuelans took the search for missing loved ones into their own hands, citing a scarcity of government rescuers, as the human toll of Wednesday’s quakes climbed to at least 920 dead and more than 51,000 missing. People reported seeing few state rescue teams in the hardest-hit areas, despite authorities projecting an image of a robust government response.\n\n\n\nAid agencies consider the first 48 to 72 hours to be a crucial time frame to retrieve people alive, though that can be extended if they have access to food and water.\n\n\n\n“Each person saved is a miracle,” said Jorge Rodríguez, president of the National Assembly. “We are not going to hide absolutely anything about the magnitude of this tragedy.”\n\n\n\n\n\nAnxious families wait to see if relatives survived\n\n\n\nIn the state of La Guaira, just north of the capital, Caracas, Nazareth Jimenez sobbed into a loved one’s shoulder as she watched neighbors use hammers and power tools to try to cut through slabs of concrete in a building reduced to a mountain of debris. She was wracked with anxiety as she waited to see if her siblings, nephews, nieces and friends would emerge alive.\n\n\n\n“My God, how are we going to get them out of there?” Jimenez murmured.\n\n\n\n“We’re making a call for help to the government and countries across the world,” she said, pleading for machinery capable of moving collapsed structures. “There are still people alive in there.”\n\n\n\nGovernment forces distributed food and water to survivors in La Guaira, and acting President Delcy Rodríguez said her government was mounting a full response during these “critical hours for rescuing people alive.” \n\n\n\nShe welcomed the arrival of international rescuers and humanitarian aid. She said La Guaira had been militarized and more help was on the way, even as residents said it was just a fraction of what they needed.\n\n\n\nThe disaster poses a huge challenge for Rodríguez, the former vice president who took office in January after the capture and removal of then-President Nicolás Maduro by the United States. Venezuela has been facing economic disarray for more than a decade, and many people reject the legitimacy of the political movement Rodríguez represents.\n\n\n\nThe number of dead was expected to climb, and people reported tens of thousands of missing on independent digital databases. Those figures likely included people who have been incommunicado due to the lack of cellphone signals, and some reports may be duplicates.\n\n\n\nThe number of injured was more than 3,300 as of midday Friday, and authorities said they rescued 243.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVenezuela\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 25\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow to help those impacted by earthquakes in Venezuela\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVenezuela\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 26\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVenezuelans comb quake rubble in search for survivors: ‘There are still people alive in there'\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nMillions of people reeling\n\n\n\nThe International Organization for Migration said up to 6.76 million people could be affected, some 2 million of them in Caracas alone. The destruction was amplified by the quick succession of shallow quakes, experts said. \n\n\n\nLoyce Pace, the International Red Cross’ regional director for the Americas, said “people are still terrified to reenter what were their homes.”\n\n\n\nIndeed, many continued to sleep on the street.\n\n\n\nOmar Reyes said around 20 family members died. \n\n\n\n“I’ve been left alone in this life,” Reyes said, walking through the rubble where two of his children were buried. \n\n\n\nIn the city of Maiquetia, people lined up outside stores and pharmacies that served them one by one behind closed doors. At one point a woman in a crowd threw herself to the ground to protect a package of diapers with her body, desperate to keep it.\n\n\n\nTraffic and throngs of motorcyclists at times disrupted search efforts. Mexican soldiers and volunteers repeatedly asked for silence to try to hear signs of life under the rubble, but bikers — civilian and uniformed — continued to honk horns and rev engines to the first responders’ frustration.\n\n\n\nSome people began to carry off basic goods such as toilet paper and food from stores in Catia La Mar, adjacent to the country’s main airport. Others swarmed a civilian pickup truck that was giving out bread and water, until a soldier intervened. The parking lot of a pharmacy turned into a makeshift shelter with tarps, hammocks and tents.\n\n\n\n\n\nA few miles away, Yuleidy Cadenas, 28, stood across the street from a collapsed public housing building, hoping her son, mother and brother would be pulled out alive.\n\n\n\nShe fled barefoot from another building as it collapsed Wednesday and found her mother’s 12-floor apartment tower had pancaked. \n\n\n\n“I got on top of the rubble and told them to yell back, and nobody did, not my brother, nor my son or my mother,” Cadenas said.\n\n\n\nInternational aid on the way\n\n\n\nVenezuelan authorities said Friday that 861 volunteers from Mexico, the U.S., El Salvador, Switzerland, Colombia and beyond were in the country, and more were coming from elsewhere. \n\n\n\nActing President Rodríguez said she spoke to U.S. President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday and they reaffirmed their commitment to send rescue teams and aid equipment.\n\n\n\n\n\n___\n\n\n\nJanetsky reported from Mexico City. Associated Press journalists Clara Preve in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Dánica Coto in San Juan, Puerto Rico, contributed.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/venezuela-earthquakes-survivors-rescue-day-3/4042003/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Regina Garcia Cano, Juan Pablo Arraez and Megan Janetsky l The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-27T02:48:16.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26177702621588.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5460%2C3640","slug":"crucial-window-for-rescuing-survivors-narrows-as-venezuela-enters-third-day-after-deadly-twin-quakes"},{"id":"ju8g08","title":"Cape Verde's dream run continues, becoming smallest country into World Cup knockout round","excerpt":"Tiny Cape Verde defied odds to become the smallest country to earn a spot in the World Cup knockout round behind the stellar play of Vozinha, the 40-year-old goalkeeper who embodied the grit of his nation.\n\n\n\n“We are small,” he said. “But we have big hearts and we are fighters.”\n\n\n\nCape Verde com...","content":"Tiny Cape Verde defied odds to become the smallest country to earn a spot in the World Cup knockout round behind the stellar play of Vozinha, the 40-year-old goalkeeper who embodied the grit of his nation.\n\n\n\n“We are small,” he said. “But we have big hearts and we are fighters.”\n\n\n\nCape Verde completed an improbable run through the group stage with a third straight World Cup draw, a 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia on Friday night to advance in the tournament.\n\n\n\nThe small island nation off the western coast of Africa, which is making its debut on soccer’s grandest stage, already held 2010 champion Spain to a 0-0 draw and then came from behind to get a 2-2 result against Uruguay.\n\n\n\n“The team was very eager to show this to the whole world,” Cape Verde coach Bubista said while draped in his country’s flag. “We are proud of having arrived at this stage. We have shown that we are a small country, but that we fight for the things that we want to achieve.”\n\n\n\nCape Verde’s three points put the team in second place behind Spain, which beat Uruguay on Friday night and won the group.\n\n\n\nCape Verde will play reigning World Cup champion Argentina in Miami on July 3.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2026 World Cup\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 15\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCape Verde goalie Vozinha's social media following explodes after Spain draw\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWorld Cup\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 17\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCape Verde breakout star goalie Vozinha's mother gets visa to attend next World Cup match\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2026 World Cup\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 16\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow a LinkedIn DM helped Cape Verde recruit key player for World Cup\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nDrawing all three group matches doesn’t guarantee advancement at major soccer tournaments. But several teams have done it in the past, including Wales in 1958, Ireland and the Netherlands in 1990, and Chile in 1998. New Zealand, however, also got three draws at the 2010 World Cup and was eliminated.\n\n\n\nOn the eve of the match, Bubista mused, “everyone is entitled to dream and nothing is impossible.”\n\n\n\nThe Blue Sharks proved him right, overcoming seemingly insurmountable odds as this country of just more than 500,000 reached the round of 32.\n\n\n\nA woman, her face painted with a flag of the archipelago, held a sign that read: “Small Islands, Big Dreams.”\n\n\n\nA dream that these underdogs have made reality as they continue their charmed run on the world stage.\n\n\n\nThey did it with another strong game from Vozinha, whose tournament success has helped him amass more than 16 million Instagram followers.\n\n\n\nHe had a save in first half stoppage time, grabbing a header from Mohamed Kanno to keep Saudi Arabia scoreless. Another save came in the 66th minute when he leaped to deflect a shot from Mohammed Abu Al-Shamat.\n\n\n\nA third came in the 92nd minute when he stopped a shot by Abdullah Al-Hamdan.\n\n\n\n“There is a lot of quality in our national team,” Vozinha said. “Maybe for many of you, you think the Cape Verdean player is not good enough. But we came here to show that we have a lot of quality and we are here to compete and our players can play everywhere in the big competition, in the big leagues.”\n\n\n\nA group of shirtless men in the crowd each painted one letter of his name on their chests as they cheered Cape Verde.\n\n\n\nBut Vozinha had a much bigger fan among the crowd of 68,278 as his mother Ana Candida Evora watched from a luxury suite, waving a tiny Cape Verde flag. It was her second match of the tournament after missing Vozinha’s epic seven-save performance against Spain because of visa issues.\n\n\n\nCape Verde had a chance to score in the 50th minute, but Kevin Pina’s shot from distance was just above the crossbar. Another chance came in the 74th minute when Laros Duarte’s shot from the middle of the box was stopped by goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais.\n\n\n\nA last chance to score came in the final seconds when Nuno da Costa sent a shot from the middle of the box wide left.\n\n\n\nBut it didn’t matter because a couple of minutes after the final whistle, Spain completed its victory over Uruguay and set off a joyous celebration among Cape Verde’s players and fans, many of whom cried as they rejoiced.\n\n\n\nHaving led his squad to new heights, Bubista was asked if he could have imagined such a run entering the tournament.\n\n\n\n“I’ve always said that sooner or later Cape Verde would be on such a stage,” he said. “Of course it’s hard to have such a forecast, but I always knew.”\n\n\n\nSaudi Arabia was eliminated after finishing with two points in the group stage.\n\n\n\n“We were very poor in terms of creating things, controlling the game and creating actions,” coach Georgios Donis said. “And one cannot win a game this way. It would be very difficult.”","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/world-cup/cape-verde-becomes-smallest-country-into-world-cup-knockout-round/4041989/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-26T23:56:05.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26178095591718.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5135%2C3423","slug":"cape-verdes-dream-run-continues-becoming-smallest-country-into-world-cup-knockout-round"},{"id":"2eejon","title":"Harvey Weinstein's California rape conviction upheld, but court says he must be resentenced","excerpt":"An appeals court on Friday upheld Harvey Weinstein’s 2022 rape and sexual assault conviction in California, but ordered the trial judge who gave him 16 years in prison to resentence him.\n\n\n\nA three-judge panel from California’s 2nd District Court of Appeal unanimously issued the decision, saying ...","content":"An appeals court on Friday upheld Harvey Weinstein’s 2022 rape and sexual assault conviction in California, but ordered the trial judge who gave him 16 years in prison to resentence him.\n\n\n\nA three-judge panel from California’s 2nd District Court of Appeal unanimously issued the decision, saying his trial judge did not violate the former movie magnate’s constitutional rights.\n\n\n\n“We reject his attempts to disturb the jury’s guilty verdicts,” the judges wrote in their opinion.\n\n\n\nWeinstein spokesperson Juda Engelmayer said in an email that “We are disappointed by today’s decision and respectfully disagree with the Court of Appeal’s conclusions regarding the fairness of Mr. Weinstein’s trial. At the same time, the court correctly recognized that his sentence cannot stand.”\n\n\n\nThe decision came a day after prosecutors in New York decided Weinstein would not face a fourth trial there, dropping the #MeToo-era case after the accuser said she could not bear to testify again.\n\n\n\nThe California panel said that resentencing was necessary because the judge that sentenced him considered New York convictions that were later thrown out as an aggravating factor. California’s attorney general agreed.\n\n\n\nWeinstein, 74, still stands convicted of another sexual felony in New York, and he remains behind bars awaiting a September sentencing there. Prosecutors there are seeking a 20-year prison term.\n\n\n\nIn California, Weinstein was convicted in December 2022 of one count of rape and two counts of sexual assault against an Italian model and actor known during the trial as Jane Doe 1. He would serve his new sentence there only after his New York term is complete.\n\n\n\nAfter the trial, Jane Doe 1 came forward under her name, Evgeniya Chernyshova, when she sued Weinstein in civil court.\n\n\n\nThe Associated Press does not typically name people who say they have been sexually abused unless they come forward publicly as Chernyshova did. Her attorney also said she consented to being named.\n\n\n\nChernyshova testified that Weinstein arrived uninvited to her hotel room during the 2013 LA Italia Film Festival and assaulted her.\n\n\n\nWeinstein’s defense argued that Weinstein deserved a new trial because Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Lisa B. Lench wrongly prevented his trial lawyers from asking about Facebook messages between Chernyshova and festival head Pascal Vicedomini that would have shown they had a sexual relationship.\n\n\n\nThe questioning would have demonstrated that she perjured herself when she said she and Vicedomini were just friends and colleagues, the defense said. And the lawyers argued it would have bolstered their assertion that she was not even in her room on the night of the alleged assault.\n\n\n\n“The lower court all but gutted Mr. Weinstein’s defense,” attorney Jennifer Bonjean told the appeals judges at April 23 oral arguments.\n\n\n\nBut the appeals court said in its ruling that Weinstein did make the arguments he wanted during the trial based on other evidence, including another set of Facebook messages that Lench allowed.\n\n\n\n“Thus, there was no denial of Weinstein’s constitutional right to present a defense,” the panel wrote in its opinion.\n\n\n\nThe three judges also found that Weinstein’s lawyers failed to adhere to California’s rape shield law prohibiting evidence of an accuser’s sexual history when they tried to introduce the messages. Weinstein’s lawyers had argued that the shield law was not pertinent because they wanted to use the messages only to impeach the witness’s credibility.\n\n\n\nAnd the appeals judges said testimony from accusers describing sexual assaults Weinstein was not charged with was appropriate, and allowed under state law.\n\n\n\nBefore his sentencing, Weinstein told the judge that this was a “made-up story” from a woman he had never met.\n\n\n\nThe Los Angeles jury acquitted Weinstein of the sexual battery of a massage therapist and failed to reach verdicts on counts involving two other women.\n\n\n\n“This is not the end of the appellate process,” Engelmayer said in his email Friday. “We intend to seek review in the California Supreme Court because we continue to believe significant legal errors affected the proceedings and warrant further review.”\n\n\n\nThe Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said it would not have comment on the decision until the office reviewed it.\n\n\n\nChernyshova’s lawyer David Ring said in an email Friday that she “has persevered for years to reach this point against the man who raped her” and thanks the prosecutors and appellate lawyers “for putting Harvey Weinstein away for good.”","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/harvey-weinstein-conviction-must-be-resentenced/4042012/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Andrew Dalton","publishDate":"2026-06-26T23:24:29.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2024%2F08%2FAP24232569651019.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5371%2C3582","slug":"harvey-weinsteins-california-rape-conviction-upheld-but-court-says-he-must-be-resentenced"},{"id":"h16bkv","title":"North Texans among those searching for loved ones after Venezuelan quakes","excerpt":"For Venezuelans far from home, boxing shipments of collected relief supplies felt like the only option. \n\n\n\n“So this is the best that we can do, being immigrants and being outside our country,” said Diana Gomez.\n\n\n\nFriday afternoon, the community gathered outside of businesses along Trinity Mills...","content":"For Venezuelans far from home, boxing shipments of collected relief supplies felt like the only option. \n\n\n\n“So this is the best that we can do, being immigrants and being outside our country,” said Diana Gomez.\n\n\n\nFriday afternoon, the community gathered outside of businesses along Trinity Mills Road, gathering water, non-perishables and other necessities to ship to Caracas via an organization in Miami. \n\n\n\nTheir desire to help in the wake of twin earthquakes was growing alongside desperation. \n\n\n\n“We’re looking for a friend of my dad, Dayalyn Tellez. She was in the zone of la Calendaria in Caracas. She was leaving the building la Petunia,” said Sebastian Hernandez.\n\n\n\nHernandez came to the supply drive while his family searched for information about the woman, whom he says is like a sister to his father. They believe she’s one of the many trapped in the rubble of a collapsed high-rise.\n\n\n\n“I think she’s down in the building. We don’t know where she disappeared so any information about her and any dates about her will be appreciated for us,” he said.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVenezuela\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 25\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow to help those impacted by earthquakes in Venezuela\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVenezuela\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 26\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVenezuelans comb quake rubble in search for survivors: ‘There are still people alive in there'\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVenezuela\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 26\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRecovery efforts continue after Venezuela earthquakes\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVenezuela\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 25\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDesperate search for survivors under rubble after Venezuela quakes kill at least 235\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nA website created to locate the missing lists more than 60,000 people who are still unaccounted for, as of Friday evening.\n\n\n\nRescues throughout the day, including a baby girl found alive in the rubble, have buoyed hope while the death toll reaches 920.\n\n\n\nOne woman told rescuers she survived while holding onto a door frame as the floor beneath her gave way. \n\n\n\nHospitals in the region have reached capacity. \n\n\n\nThe U.S. State Department has committed more than $150 million to help Venezuela, along with search and rescue teams. \n\n\n\nSimilar rescue crews have deployed from around the world, according to the United Nations.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/north-texans-search-loved-ones-venezuelan-quakes/4041967/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Allie Spillyards","publishDate":"2026-06-26T21:47:04.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2F1_22-KXAS-10P-M-F-_-PKG-DFW-Venezuela-Local-Man-Missing-Family-Member.png%3Ffit%3D1920%2C1080%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"north-texans-among-those-searching-for-loved-ones-after-venezuelan-quakes"},{"id":"thuyy","title":"Mix of tariffs, labor & fuel prices drive higher HVAC repair costs during summer","excerpt":"As North Texas prepares for triple-digit temperatures at the start of July, homeowners may also need to prepare for higher air conditioning repair and replacement costs.\n\n\n\nHVAC companies say tariffs affecting imported electrical components and changes in refrigerant rules, combined with higher m...","content":"As North Texas prepares for triple-digit temperatures at the start of July, homeowners may also need to prepare for higher air conditioning repair and replacement costs.\n\n\n\nHVAC companies say tariffs affecting imported electrical components and changes in refrigerant rules, combined with higher material, fuel, and labor costs, are driving prices higher across the industry.\n\n\n\nDavid Hart, owner of Frontline HVAC Services, said the average cost of a new residential HVAC system is now about 10% to 12% higher than it was a year ago. He said some repairs cost as much as 30% more than they did 12-18 months ago.\n\n\n\n“With the demand for materials, copper, refrigerant changes, and efficiency requirements added on top of it, repairs just aren’t even feasible for the average consumer anymore,” Hart said. “We’re seeing folks take out financing for repairs now because something that you could have done for 30% less just 12 to 18 months ago is going through the roof.”\n\n\n\nHart said more customers are financing repairs and replacements, with some taking out loans for as long as 10 years to make the monthly payments more affordable.\n\n\n\nDespite the rising costs, Hart said homeowners can help avoid major repairs by staying on top of routine maintenance, including changing air filters, cleaning outdoor units and addressing small issues before they become bigger problems. He also urged homeowners to hire only licensed HVAC contractors. Consumers can verify a contractor’s license through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation before allowing someone to work on their system.\n\n\n\nRecognizing the financial strain many families are facing, Hart said several HVAC companies in Parker and Tarrant counties are setting competition aside to host a free back-to-school community event on August 7th.\n\n\n\nThe event will provide free school supplies, children’s haircuts, and other resources for local families, along with a free concert featuring country artist Kevin Fowler. Learn more here.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/as-temps-rise-mix-of-tariffs-labor-fuel-price-hikes-drive-hvac-repair-costs-higher/4041963/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Brittney Johnson","publishDate":"2026-06-26T21:30:13.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2F0_05-KXAS-10P-M-F-_-VO-DFW-Springtown-Tariff-HVAC-Impact.png%3Ffit%3D1920%2C1080%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"mix-of-tariffs-labor-fuel-prices-drive-higher-hvac-repair-costs-during-summer"},{"id":"bmrhnw","title":"At least 117 dead dogs found in ‘horrific scene' at California ‘no-kill' shelter","excerpt":"More than 100 intact dogs in various stages of decomposition were found at buildings and grounds associated with Miranda’s Rescue Animal Sanctuary in Fortuna, California, the Humboldt Sheriff’s Office said on Friday.\n\n\n\n\nThe sheriff’s office said they obtained a search warrant to search the groun...","content":"More than 100 intact dogs in various stages of decomposition were found at buildings and grounds associated with Miranda’s Rescue Animal Sanctuary in Fortuna, California, the Humboldt Sheriff’s Office said on Friday.\n\n\n\n\nThe sheriff’s office said they obtained a search warrant to search the grounds and buildings associated with Miranda’s Rescue and Shannon Miranda, for evidence related to fraud and animal cruelty on Thursday. The warrant allowed the sheriff’s office to excavate open fields for evidence of deceased dogs believed to be buried in mass graves, according to officials.\n\n\n\nSheriff’s officials reported investigators found 117 intact canine remains from two dig sites. Near that site, authorities said 21 canine skulls, hundreds of bones, and six loose microchips were also found.\n\n\n\nAccording to authorities, the 117 intact dogs were in various stages of decomposition. Officials added most of the dogs were microchipped.\n\n\n\nThe USDA and forensic veterinarians examined 70 of those dogs, determining the cause of death for most of them was gunshot wounds, authorities said. They added the other 47 dogs were not examined due to time constraints.\n\n\n\nThe sheriff’s office said they also found more dead canines in advance stage of decomposition. Investigators tried to remove the animals from the location, but due to their advance stage of decomposition, authorities said it was determined that the evidentiary value of removing the animals from the ground was not justified.\n\n\n\nOfficials said they also found a barn believed to be where the dogs were likely killed. There, the sheriff’s office reported investigators also found 600 dog collars.\n\n\n\nThe Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office noted that, due to the complexity of the investigation, the evidence review process might take a while. After all evidence is reviewed, they said if there is sufficient evidence to support violations of animal cruelty, fraud or other applicable laws, the case will be submitted to the persecution team for review.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/more-than-100-dog-remains-found-miranda-rescue-investigation/4042261/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Victoria Meza","publishDate":"2026-06-26T18:52:30.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FAuthorities-excavate-mass-graves-at-Northern-California-animal-rescue-in-search-for-730-missing-dogs.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1920%2C1080","slug":"at-least-117-dead-dogs-found-in-horrific-scene-at-california-no-kill-shelter"},{"id":"4z071m","title":"Fort Worth man accused of beating 9-year-old daughter to death","excerpt":"Warning: This article contains depictions of violence that some readers may find disturbing.\n\n\n\n\nA Fort Worth man is facing a capital murder charge after police say he beat his 9-year-old daughter to death with a belt after she wet the bed.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFort Worth Police said Wednesday that 35-year-old ...","content":"Warning: This article contains depictions of violence that some readers may find disturbing.\n\n\n\n\nA Fort Worth man is facing a capital murder charge after police say he beat his 9-year-old daughter to death with a belt after she wet the bed.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFort Worth Police said Wednesday that 35-year-old Marquise Dayshun Anderson was arrested Tuesday afternoon, about a week after the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled that his daughter’s death was a homicide caused by extensive blunt force injuries throughout her body.\n\n\n\nAccording to Fort Worth Police, on Feb. 8, officers were sent to a residence on the 1900 block of Daniel Street at about 3:15 a.m. and arrived to find CPR being given to a 9-year-old girl lying on the floor. The child was taken to the hospital by paramedics, where she later died.\n\n\n\nPolice said the attending physician told investigators that the girl, identified as Joanna Jordyn Shoulder, appeared to have extensive bruising all over her body. Homicide detectives requested an autopsy and went to the girl’s home to interview her father.\n\n\n\n\nAccording to an affidavit obtained by NBC 5, an unidentified woman whose name had been redacted from the report told police that Joanna had been visiting her father and that he used a belt to discipline her the day before her death. The woman also told investigators that Anderson woke her up and told her that his daughter had become ill while bathing and that when he left to get her some water, he heard a commotion in the bathroom and returned to find she had fallen, hit her head and begun vomiting. She said she performed CPR while waiting for paramedics.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPolice then spoke with the girl’s father, who said his daughter had wet the bed twice and that after the second time he disciplined her and put her in the tub to soak. Anderson told police the bath lasted about three hours. During questioning, police said Anderson admitted to spanking the girl with his hand a half dozen times. He said he then hit her with the blue cloth belt with a metal buckle 6-7 times because he said she smirked at him and that he didn’t think the previous discipline had been effective.\n\n\n\nAnderson told police that he checked on her periodically while in the bath and that she appeared “sleepy, thirsty, hot and slurring her speech.” He said when he went to get her some water, he returned to find her hanging over the edge of the tub and vomiting. He said she became unresponsive, and that about 10 minutes later, they called 911.\n\n\n\nAccording to the affidavit, police said Anderson gave them several explanations for injuries to his daughter’s head, including that she hit her head on the faucet when she fell and that she struck both sides of her head when he pulled her from the tub.\n\n\n\n\nPolice said records from Cook Children’s Medical Center said Joanna arrived at the hospital in cardiac arrest and doctors “documented multiple bruises on Joanna’s back, thighs, lower extremities, and flank. Medical personnel documented patterned injuries, including semi-circular bruising and a linear bruise on the thigh. Emergency physicians noted multiple bruises of varying size and appearance.” The medical examiner’s report said the child was subjected to extensive blunt force trauma and the exam revealed at least 30 contusions in the torso and lower extremities. Many of the injuries displayed the pattern consistent with a belt. The exam also uncovered “abundant hemorrhage of the soft tissues,” blunt force injuries to the head and neck, hemorrhaging beneath the scalp and hemorrhage involving the cervical and thoracic spinal canal. The examiner found no traumatic skeletal injuries, no toxicological substances and no natural disease process that contributed to the girl’s death.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInvestigators said the forensic pathologist who performed the autopsy said the injuries were consistent with the areas Anderson admitted striking and that a belt pattern was visible. \n\n\n\nJoanna’s biological mother was also interviewed, and she told police her daughter had no significant medical problems and was developing normally and capable of bathing on her own.\n\n\n\nAnderson has been charged with capital murder of a person under the age of 10 and is being held in the Fort Worth Jail. A bond amount has not yet been set and it’s unclear if he’s obtained an attorney to speak on his behalf. If convicted of capital murder, Anderson faces either life in prison without the possibility of parole or the death penalty.\n\n\n\n\nJoanna Jordyn Shoulder’s maternal uncle Brandon Shoulder agreed to speak to NBC 5 on Saturday about his beloved niece and last week’s arrest in her death.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccording to Shoulder, Joanna loved unicorns and giving hugs. She was in third grade and had big dreams.\n\n\n\n“She was very smart. The teachers loved her. She’s always willing to bring a teacher apple,” said Brandon Shoulder with a smile. “She wanted to be an astronaut and a pediatrician and a neurosurgeon at the same time.”\n\n\n\nUntil last week’s arrest in the case, Shoulder said he nearly lost hope.\n\n\n\n“My prayers been answered,” he said. “I knew since day one that he did it”\n\n\n\nWhile the girl’s death is just now beginging to take shape in the courts, in Texas, capital murder of a person under the age of 10 could carry an automatic life sentence without parole or the death penalty.\n\n\n\n“I’m actually hoping he get that needle,” said Shoulder. “I feel like he was sick. I think the brutality on which he did what he did is unforgivable in my eyes.”\n\n\n\nAccording to shoulder, his niece had only recently reconnected with her biological father after years of absence.\n\n\n\nHis sister, he says, agreed to allow Joanna spend weekends with her father and her father’s girlfriend in the 1900 block of Daniel Street in South Fort Worth.\n\n\n\nShoulder says his sister has been struggling with not just grief, but some online harassment where people are placing some of the blame on her for her daughter’s death.\n\n\n\nAnderson is being held in jail on 750,000 bond.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/fort-worth-man-accused-beating-9-year-old-daughter-death-murder-charge/4040831/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Frank Heinz","publishDate":"2026-06-24T17:02:42.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2024%2F03%2FFort-Worth-Police-patch.webp%3Ffit%3D1200%2C675%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"fort-worth-man-accused-of-beating-9-year-old-daughter-to-death"},{"id":"eqgddu","title":"Mark Hill prepares to take office as Frisco enters a new chapter","excerpt":"Frisco will soon have a new mayor for the first time in nearly a decade.\n\n\n\nMark Hill will be sworn into office on July 7 after winning a contentious runoff election. The attorney and former Frisco ISD school board member said one of his top priorities is bringing the city together following a di...","content":"Frisco will soon have a new mayor for the first time in nearly a decade.\n\n\n\nMark Hill will be sworn into office on July 7 after winning a contentious runoff election. The attorney and former Frisco ISD school board member said one of his top priorities is bringing the city together following a divisive campaign.\n\n\n\n“It’s building some continuity, lowering the temperature, I think from what the city’s been dealing with over the last numerous months,” Hill said.\n\n\n\nHill said his campaign centered on the goal of unifying Frisco after a multi-candidate race and runoff against conservative businessman Rod Vilhauer.\n\n\n\nThe election unfolded as Frisco continues to experience significant demographic change. The city’s South Asian population has grown from about 2% of residents 20 years ago to about 33% today, prompting some critics to claim there is an “Indian takeover” of the city.\n\n\n\nWhen asked how the community should respond to that change, Hill said Frisco is not alone.\n\n\n\n“I think everybody handles it differently. I mean, that’s a good question. I think the city is experiencing that. Honestly, North Texas is experiencing it. If you look at the data, it’s not just Frisco. I always like to respond by saying whatever growth Frisco is experiencing, we are a safe community,” Hill said.\n\n\n\nHill also discussed Frisco’s continued economic growth as businesses increasingly move to Collin County, including companies and organizations with long-standing ties to Dallas.\n\n\n\nWhen asked about Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson’s recent comments describing Collin County cities as “the wolves are up the tollway” competing for Dallas businesses, Hill said he intends to keep Frisco competitive.\n\n\n\n“I know I intend to be extremely competitive. I intend to help and work with Council and other leadership in Frisco to win a lot of those competitive battles,” Hill said.\n\n\n\nHill will be sworn into office on July 7.\n\n\n\nThis story was originally reported for broadcast by NBC DFW. AI tools helped convert the story into a digital article, and an NBC DFW journalist edited it again before publication.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/politics/lone-star-politics/mark-hill-prepares-to-take-office-as-frisco-enters-a-new-chapter/4041913/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Phil Prazan","publishDate":"2026-06-26T18:18:01.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FMark-Hill.png%3Ffit%3D598%2C336%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"mark-hill-prepares-to-take-office-as-frisco-enters-a-new-chapter"},{"id":"p4seqd","title":"418 Abbot Ln, Trophy Club, TX 76262 - Realtor.com","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijwFBVV95cUxNcExUbVFEamhOcmJnR0JfaU9LYzJYdEQ4SndndUd5Ml9VYlo3TzZMRUJPU0tXY295akU2MGpvcmlNYlFUdF9LdjcxQ3RYVmhtTmVFemU4NlpJTkEwYUlIaTdHUDU5VzJyTmJLaGdFanNvYjY1RjBneEVJOFdoUHlWSW1SSGR0UWZjXzAwTGp4UQ?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">418 Abbot Ln, Trophy Club, TX ...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijwFBVV95cUxNcExUbVFEamhOcmJnR0JfaU9LYzJYdEQ4SndndUd5Ml9VYlo3TzZMRUJPU0tXY295akU2MGpvcmlNYlFUdF9LdjcxQ3RYVmhtTmVFemU4NlpJTkEwYUlIaTdHUDU5VzJyTmJLaGdFanNvYjY1RjBneEVJOFdoUHlWSW1SSGR0UWZjXzAwTGp4UQ?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">418 Abbot Ln, Trophy Club, TX 76262</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">Realtor.com</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijwFBVV95cUxNcExUbVFEamhOcmJnR0JfaU9LYzJYdEQ4SndndUd5Ml9VYlo3TzZMRUJPU0tXY295akU2MGpvcmlNYlFUdF9LdjcxQ3RYVmhtTmVFemU4NlpJTkEwYUlIaTdHUDU5VzJyTmJLaGdFanNvYjY1RjBneEVJOFdoUHlWSW1SSGR0UWZjXzAwTGp4UQ?oc=5","source":"Google News - \"Trophy Club\" Texas","author":"Google News - \"Trophy Club\" Texas","publishDate":"2026-06-27T16:57:36.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Flh3.googleusercontent.com%2FJ6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBuc%3Ds0-w300","slug":"418-abbot-ln-trophy-club-tx-76262-realtorcom"},{"id":"dru65u","title":"Highland Hills breaks ground on new McDonald's","excerpt":"The Highland Hills community in southern Dallas is celebrating the start of construction on a new McDonald's restaurant. While that may not seem exciting to most people, it is for the people who live there. Their closest McDonald's is almost 6 miles away. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb said it's really a sto...","content":"The Highland Hills community in southern Dallas is celebrating the start of construction on a new McDonald's restaurant. While that may not seem exciting to most people, it is for the people who live there. Their closest McDonald's is almost 6 miles away. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb said it's really a story about investment in the community.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/video/fmc-7gkxgczvntmxmb4h","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T20:39:52.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2F3tmr7m5peigwe1kg%2Fwi9htfp3xkne4xux.jpg","slug":"highland-hills-breaks-ground-on-new-mcdonalds"},{"id":"yg3nsf","title":"Thousands expected in downtown Dallas for Argentina celebration and arts festival","excerpt":"Thousands of people are expected in downtown Dallas Friday night as Argentina fans return to Klyde Warren Park ahead of their team’s next match and another major event draws crowds just blocks away.\n\n\n\nThe celebration comes less than a week after an estimated 20,000 Argentina supporters packed Kl...","content":"Thousands of people are expected in downtown Dallas Friday night as Argentina fans return to Klyde Warren Park ahead of their team’s next match and another major event draws crowds just blocks away.\n\n\n\nThe celebration comes less than a week after an estimated 20,000 Argentina supporters packed Klyde Warren Park before Monday’s match, creating a lively atmosphere that officials say they are prepared to handle again.\n\n\n\nDallas police said traffic along Woodall Rodgers Freeway had been moving smoothly on Friday afternoon, but officers are focused on safely managing large crowds and heavy traffic as people head downtown after work.\n\n\n\nDevon Palk, deputy chief of the Dallas Police Department’s Central Patrol Division, said Friday’s timing presents additional challenges compared with the earlier celebration.\n\n\n\n“I think the biggest difference is with it being on a Friday, so, you know, we do have businesses where folks are getting off of work, not only you’re around the park, but throughout the downtown core. So it’s going to be managing that traffic of the folks coming to the event as well as everyone that’s trying to leave work for the weekend,” Palk said. \n\n\n\nPolice are not planning any street closures but may temporarily block roads if needed to safely move pedestrians.\n\n\n\n“The biggest, you know, areas around the park here, of course, are the Woodall roads of service roads between St. Paul and Pearl,” Palk said.\n\n\n\nDallas police said Klyde Warren Park has hired additional off-duty officers for the event, and the department is deploying extra resources while not anticipating any major issues.\n\n\n\nArea employers, including Hunt and the Federal Reserve, were advised about the potential for heavy traffic near Klyde Warren Park.\n\n\n\nLess than a half-mile away, another 10,000 people are expected for the Dallas Arts District’s Flora Street Live festival, which begins at 6 p.m. and stretches along Flora Street from the Meyerson Symphony Center to the Moody Arts Center.\n\n\n\nAndrea Kim with the Dallas Arts District said organizers are ready for the increase in visitors.\n\n\n\n“Dallas wants to welcome all visitors from all ranges, and it just so happens to be in the middle of FIFA,” Kim said.\n\n\n\nKim said the district has added security and traffic control measures.\n\n\n\n“We hired additional DPD officers to be crosswalk attendants, and PSO officers, as well, to assist with the traffic control of the region,” said Kim.\n\n\n\nPolice are encouraging anyone attending the events to follow officers’ directions as they manage vehicle and pedestrian traffic throughout the evening.\n\n\n\n“The biggest thing is, you know, as you see officers out here, if they’re directing traffic or helping people across the street, just follow their instructions,” Palk said.\n\n\n\nKlyde Warren Park is scheduled to close at 11 p.m. Park officials said the venue has hosted several events with crowds of around 10,000 people and has accommodated as many as 35,000 visitors in the past.\n\n\n\nThis story was originally reported for broadcast by NBC DFW. AI tools helped convert the story into a digital article, and an NBC DFW journalist edited it again before publication.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/world-cup/thousands-expected-in-downtown-dallas-for-argentina-celebration-and-arts-festival/4041907/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Shannon Miller","publishDate":"2026-06-26T18:05:33.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FArgentina_1fc057.png%3Ffit%3D598%2C336%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"thousands-expected-in-downtown-dallas-for-argentina-celebration-and-arts-festival"},{"id":"tb7gcb","title":"Frisco Triathlon Club pushes for stronger cyclist protections after fatal crash","excerpt":"Members of the Frisco Triathlon Club are urging Texas lawmakers to strengthen protections for bicyclists after two club members were killed while riding near Pilot Point in January.\n\n\n\nThe advocacy effort comes as club members continue waiting for answers in the crash that claimed the lives of tw...","content":"Members of the Frisco Triathlon Club are urging Texas lawmakers to strengthen protections for bicyclists after two club members were killed while riding near Pilot Point in January.\n\n\n\nThe advocacy effort comes as club members continue waiting for answers in the crash that claimed the lives of two cyclists.\n\n\n\nJeff Beckley, a member of the Frisco Triathlon Club, said the crash has had a lasting impact on everyone connected to the club.\n\n\n\nBefore describing the emotional toll, Beckley reflected on how the tragedy changed the group.\n\n\n\n“It’s been a traumatic experience. The day it happened all of our lives were changed forever,” Beckley said.\n\n\n\nBeckley said the lack of resolution in the case has made the grieving process even more difficult. He described the uncertainty surrounding the investigation.\n\n\n\n“What I would say might be the toughest part of that is we haven’t gotten resolution to the accident, to the crash itself,” Beckley said.\n\n\n\nAt the time of the crash, investigators in Pilot Point said the driver left the scene but later returned and cooperated with authorities.\n\n\n\nAccording to a crash report obtained by NBC 5, the 23-year-old driver did not have a driver’s license and was “speeding and not paying attention in front of him” when he struck the cyclists from behind.\n\n\n\nBeckley said he hopes the tragedy leads to meaningful safety improvements. He said stronger protections could help prevent similar crashes.\n\n\n\n“It was a needless accident. We’d love roads become safer where we don’t have these kinds of things happen and affect people’s lives,” Beckley said.\n\n\n\nIn the months following the Pilot Point crash, two more bicyclists were killed in separate crashes involving motorists in McKinney and Richardson.\n\n\n\nHoping to improve safety for cyclists and all road users, Beckley and other members of the Frisco Triathlon Club met with state Rep. Jared Patterson at his district office in Frisco.\n\n\n\nThe group is asking lawmakers to strengthen bicycle safety laws during the next legislative session.\n\n\n\nBeckley outlined what the club hopes lawmakers will accomplish.\n\n\n\n“We really want to see some teeth in some regulation, some laws passed,” Beckley said.\n\n\n\nAmong the proposals discussed were expanding dedicated bike paths, requiring a minimum three-foot passing clearance for motorists and preventing drivers involved in crashes from refusing drug or alcohol tests.\n\n\n\nFollowing the meeting, Beckley said he was encouraged by Patterson’s response. He said the club understands legislative change can take time.\n\n\n\n“Hopeful. Rep. Patterson seemed to be very responsive to our suggestions, very empathetic to our cause. We recognize that it takes time for legislation to occur. It may not happen in a single session,” Beckley said.\n\n\n\nThis story was originally reported for broadcast by NBC DFW. AI tools helped convert the story into a digital article, and an NBC DFW journalist edited it again before publication.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/frisco-triathlon-club-pushes-stronger-cyclist-protections-laws/4041855/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Maria Guerrero","publishDate":"2026-06-26T16:33:02.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2019%2F09%2FBicycle-Helmet.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1920%2C1080","slug":"frisco-triathlon-club-pushes-for-stronger-cyclist-protections-after-fatal-crash"},{"id":"spdb7t","title":"U.S. strikes Iran to respond to attack on ship that Trump says violated ceasefire","excerpt":"The U.S. struck Iran on Friday to respond to a drone attack a day earlier on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. It’s the most significant test yet to an interim understanding reached a week ago by the two countries to begin working to end their months-long war and reopen the pivotal waterway.\n...","content":"The U.S. struck Iran on Friday to respond to a drone attack a day earlier on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. It’s the most significant test yet to an interim understanding reached a week ago by the two countries to begin working to end their months-long war and reopen the pivotal waterway.\n\n\n\nPresident Donald Trump said the drone attack violated the ceasefire. The strikes came shortly after Trump told reporters, “You’ll find out,” whether the U.S. would respond.\n\n\n\nU.S. Central Command said the military struck missile and drone locations and coastal radar sites in Iran.\n\n\n\n“I don’t like the fact that they took a shot yesterday, actually four of them,” Trump said at the White House shortly before the U.S. struck back. When asked why there would be strikes when Trump has insisted talks with Tehran are going well, Trump said of Iran: “They’re a little bit different.”\n\n\n\nHe then abruptly cut off questions and reporters were ushered out of his office.\n\n\n\nEbrahim Azizi, who heads the Iranian parliament’s national security commission, responded to Trump on social media earlier Friday, saying, “the Strait of Hormuz is governed by Iran, so: Respect the rules” and to “not mistake control for escalation.”\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tU.S. & World\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWar with Iran\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 18\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat's in the U.S.-Iran agreement? Here's what to know\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOil & Gas\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 14\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOil and gas prices could take months to return to normal after Iran deal\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\n“This is not a violation of the ceasefire; it is ceasefire management,” Azizi wrote.\n\n\n\nFriday evening, Vice President JD Vance said on social media that Iran should “pick up the phone” if there are disagreements about the ceasefire agreement.\n\n\n\n“But violence will be met with violence,” Vance said.\n\n\n\nStrikes conclude an hour later\n\n\n\nThe strikes on Iran are still ongoing even as U.S. Central Command released a statement confirming the action, a U.S. official with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. The official spoke on condition of anonymity in order to discuss an ongoing military operation.\n\n\n\nThe British military said on Thursday that a container ship was hit a projectile off the coast of Oman, coming hours after Iran threatened vessels to stop using the route. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center said no injuries were reported.\n\n\n\nThe development came during a fragile time for the U.S. and Iran as they work to negotiate a permanent end to the war. Iran has increasingly challenged the region and the U.S. over its control of the Strait of Hormuz, even with the current interim deal it reached with the U.S. last week.\n\n\n\nThe attack on the cargo ship happened while a United Nations maritime agency was beginning an operation to move stranded ships out of the strait this week, using an alternative route, hugging the shores of Oman rather than sailing through the central part of the strait. \n\n\n\nThe International Maritime Organization halted the evacuations after the attack and said on Friday they won’t resume until there are guarantees that the other ships won’t be attacked. \n\n\n\nAbout 115 ships were able to move out of the strait in recent days, leaving about 500 still in the area, said Arsenio Dominguez, the agency’s secretary-general.\n\n\n\nThe opening of the alternative passage through the strait was expected to relieve pressure on the world economy and remove Iran’s main source of leverage in ongoing peace talks with the U.S. \n\n\n\nThe U.S. and Iran are still negotiating terms of the deal, including issues such as getting ships through the key strait and addressing the future of Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium. Under the interim deal, the two sides have 60 days to work out the details. \n\n\n\nCargo ship attack poses a test for shipping\n\n\n\nShipping analysts said the drone strike cast a shadow over what had been a growing stream of trapped vessels finally leaving the Gulf and an increasing flow of tankers carrying crude oil.\n\n\n\n“A week of widening commercial confidence in the Strait of Hormuz has hit its first significant test,” said marine data company Windward on X. It said that while the strait remains operationally open with 43 transits recorded after the incident, “the pace of normalization has slowed.”\n\n\n\nOn Wednesday before Thursday’s drone strike, 78 vessels transited the strait, the highest since the war began, although below the prewar averages of 130 or more per day. \n\n\n\nAt least two tankers reversed course while attempting to transit the strait on the U.N.-backed route near Oman after Iran insisted vessels use only the Teheran-approved routes, according to marine data and analytic firm Lloyd’s List Intelligence.\n\n\n\nMore than two dozen ships were still transiting the strait’s southern route after the attack, Lloyd’s said Friday. \n\n\n\nLebanon and Israel make a step toward peace \n\n\n\nAmbassadors from Israel and Lebanon announced an agreement Friday described as a step toward peace following months of conflict between Israeli troops and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.\n\n\n\nNada Hamadeh, Lebanon’s ambassador to the U.S., called the framework a move toward “enabling our people to go back to their land and allowing all Lebanese to live in peace, security, and prosperity.”\n\n\n\nIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the plan was a “great achievement” for Israel. \n\n\n\n“The most important thing, first and foremost, is that Israel will remain in the security zone in southern Lebanon,” he said, adding that they will stay until Hezbollah is disarmed and no longer poses a threat to Israel.\n\n\n\n___\n\n\n\nGambrell reported from Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Associated Press writers Ben Finley and Josh Boak in Washington, David McHugh in Frankfurt, Germany, and John Seewer in Toledo, Ohio, contributed to this report.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/us-strikes-iran-attack-ship/4041845/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Collin Binkley and Jon Gambrell | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-26T16:31:32.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FStrait-Of-Hormuz-Reopening-Complicated-By-Mines-An-2282654355-Getty.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D3500%2C2335","slug":"us-strikes-iran-to-respond-to-attack-on-ship-that-trump-says-violated-ceasefire"},{"id":"yyns93","title":"Jordan fans in North Texas celebrate World Cup history and cultural pride","excerpt":"The World Cup isn’t just a global sporting event — it’s a cultural exchange that, in North Texas, introduces locals to countries, traditions, and communities they may never have encountered before. That’s the case for Jordan, a World Cup contender for the first time in its history. \n\n\n\n“So many p...","content":"The World Cup isn’t just a global sporting event — it’s a cultural exchange that, in North Texas, introduces locals to countries, traditions, and communities they may never have encountered before. That’s the case for Jordan, a World Cup contender for the first time in its history. \n\n\n\n“So many people probably did not hear of Jordan before,” said Adham Shawish, a business owner in Richardson. \n\n\n\nBut on Monday night, more than 2,500 fans filled the Arabian Village in Richardson with the largest crowd the venue has ever seen to watch Algeria and Jordan face off on the pitch.\n\n\n\nShawish owns the property and described the atmosphere as electric: cheering, dancing, and people from all backgrounds celebrating side by side. Jordanian culture was everywhere: traditional food, clothing, chants, and flags filling the space with color and sound.\n\n\n\n“Americans, Arabs, Europeans,” he said. \n\n\n\nShawish said as a lifelong soccer fan, he loves the FIFA fever taking over the country, and spanning generations. \n\n\n\n“I’m very, very happy to see that my kids, other generations, younger or older, everybody is shifting toward soccer,” he said. \n\n\n\n“I think this is a good opportunity to learn more about soccer, about the country, about dreams they can have in the future,” added Hamza Salameh, another Jordanian fan. \n\n\n\nHis son, Wissam Shawish, said the turnout reflected only a small piece of the pride Jordanians feel.\n\n\n\n“It only shows a fraction of the excitement and the dedication of our people and how proud they are of their culture,” he said.\n\n\n\nThe 2026 World Cup holds special meaning for Jordanian fans.\n\n\n\n“It was achieving a dream that everyone was living in Jordan, to have their Jordan team in a World Cup,” said Hamzeh Tahat.\n\n\n\nThat dream is still realized, even though Jordan lost their match. \n\n\n\n“Just seeing our flag in the crowd, seeing our fellow community members come out to venues like this one and the level of generosity, the level of excitement, that’s stuff that, it’s there regardless, no matter the score at the end of the game,” Wissam said. “So, it doesn’t matter if they can get a goal, if they can’t, if they concede, just them being there is enough for us, and just us being able to watch them is enough for us,” he added. \n\n\n\nWissam said seeing his team’s behavior off the field gives him pride. FIFA posted about the players cleaning up their locker room after Monday’s match and leaving gifts for staff. \n\n\n\n“So many people probably did not hear of Jordan before,” Shawish said. \n\n\n\nHe said that as he learns more about other cultures, he hopes others are learning about his, too. And even though Jordan’s run may be over, that cultural exchange is worth keeping the celebration going. \n\n\n\n“Everyone is still ready to go to the match here in Dallas Stadium,” Hamzeh said.\n\n\n\nJordan’s Tourism Board is partnering with the City of Arlington for a Visit Jordan Experience at the Levitt Pavilion from June 25-27.\n\n\n\nAccording to the website, the free three-day festival will include “FIFA World Cup 26™ public viewing events, live entertainment, authentic Jordanian cuisine, a vibrant street bazaar, family activities and immersive tourism experiences that bring the sights, sounds and hospitality of Jordan to the heart of Downtown Arlington. The celebration culminates Saturday night with a public watch party for the historic Jordan vs. Argentina match.”","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/world-cup/jordan-fans-in-north-texas-celebrate-world-cup-history-and-cultural-pride/4041839/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Tahera Rahman","publishDate":"2026-06-26T16:14:23.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FJordan-fans.png%3Ffit%3D598%2C336%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"jordan-fans-in-north-texas-celebrate-world-cup-history-and-cultural-pride"},{"id":"u79az7","title":"Dallas Museum of Natural History, Old Mill Inn welcoming Fair Park visitors again","excerpt":"Two historic buildings that have welcomed generations of Texans are once again entertaining visitors at Dallas Fair Park.\n\n\n\nClosed for the last 14 years, the Dallas Museum of Natural History is opening to the public on Sundays only during the World Cup.\n\n\n\nThe museum spent decades teaching Texan...","content":"Two historic buildings that have welcomed generations of Texans are once again entertaining visitors at Dallas Fair Park.\n\n\n\nClosed for the last 14 years, the Dallas Museum of Natural History is opening to the public on Sundays only during the World Cup.\n\n\n\nThe museum spent decades teaching Texans about the state’s diverse wildlife.\n\n\n\nFormer exhibit director Walt Davis said seeing people tour its halls again feels like coming home.\n\n\n\n“It reminded me of my first visit here when I was 3 years old,” Davis said.\n\n\n\nBuilt to celebrate the Texas Centennial, the museum’s taxidermy displays date back to the 1930s. Each diorama depicts native wildlife and painted landscapes.\n\n\n\n“It was lovingly done by human hands, depicting a state with a really wonderful natural history,” said Davis.\n\n\n\nMore than 500 people showed up for last Sunday’s opening. \n\n\n\n“When they came through, they started telling each other stories about when they were children, brought their own children and grandchildren. It was like a big family reunion,” Davis said.\n\n\n\nThe free viewings are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 28, July 5, July 12 and July 19. Volunteers with Texas Master Nationalists, who worked with Fair Park on the project, are on site to answer questions. \n\n\n\nDavis said he hopes the limited reopening will spur interest in a Texas the museum sought to capture.\n\n\n\n“Anything that we can do to encourage people to preserve it and respect it and enjoy it is a good thing,” Davis said. \n\n\n\nAlso revived at Fair Park is the Old Mill Inn. Isaac Rousso, one of the concessionaires behind some of the most popular foods at the State Fair of Texas, has turned the landmark into a full-service bar and restaurant.\n\n\n\n“We’ve been eyeing this place for so long, we could see the potential, we just wanted to have a chance to bring it,” said son Joey Rousso.\n\n\n\nOutside, the water-powered paddlewheel is once again turning and inside hang old photos and relics of State Fair history, including belt buckles once worn by Big Tex. Open throughout the FIFA Fan Festival, the restaurant is already welcoming World Cup fans to its large patio to watch games.\n\n\n\nLater this summer, Rousso plans to unveil more details about what the pop-up concept will offer during the State Fair. He boasts that the patio offers the best view of Big Tex, and it will be an ideal place to share a bottle of wine.\n\n\n\n“This place is so unique and so original to the State Fair that Fair Park needed to have a restaurant,” Rousso said.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dallas-museum-of-natural-history-old-mill-inn-welcoming-fair-park-visitors-again/4041836/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Katy Blakey","publishDate":"2026-06-26T16:10:22.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FDallas-Museum-of-Natural-History.png%3Ffit%3D598%2C336%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"dallas-museum-of-natural-history-old-mill-inn-welcoming-fair-park-visitors-again"},{"id":"1u5kbr","title":"Sheriff’s Corner: Sheriff’s Office offers tips for a safe summer season","excerpt":"Summer has arrived, bringing plenty of opportunities for celebrations and outdoor activities across Denton County. First, congratulations to all the area graduates. Reaching this milestone reflects years of hard work and dedication, and we celebrate your achievements. As you enjoy this special ti...","content":"Summer has arrived, bringing plenty of opportunities for celebrations and outdoor activities across Denton County. First, congratulations to all the area graduates. Reaching this milestone reflects years of hard work and dedication, and we celebrate your achievements. As you enjoy this special time with friends and family, remember to celebrate responsibly. We wish you continued success in your future pursuits.\nAs summer activities ramp up, residents are encouraged to stay vigilant on the roads. Children will be outside playing, riding bikes and enjoying the sunshine, so drivers should use extra caution in neighborhoods and near parks. With rising temperatures, it is also important to stay cool, hydrated and aware of the dangers of extreme heat, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke.\nMany families will also travel during the summer months. Drivers should obey traffic laws, remain attentive and practice safe driving habits. Before leaving for vacation, consider asking a trusted neighbor or family member to watch your home, collect mail and packages, and check that doors and windows are secure. Timers or motion-sensor lights can also help deter burglars. Residents are encouraged to keep valuables out of sight and avoid posting travel plans on social media.\nMost importantly, never drink and drive. Always designate a sober driver or arrange for a safe ride home. Impaired driving puts everyone on the road at risk. By staying prepared and making smart decisions, everyone can enjoy a safe and memorable summer.\nThe Denton County Sheriff’s Office wishes everyone a safe, healthy and enjoyable summer.\nThe post Sheriff’s Corner: Sheriff’s Office offers tips for a safe summer season appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/06/26/sheriffs-corner-sheriffs-office-offers-tips-for-a-safe-summer-season/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)","author":"Contributing Writer","publishDate":"2026-06-26T05:05:23.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crosstimbersgazette.com%2Fcrosstimbersgazette%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F06%2FDenton-County-Sheriff-Tracy-Murphree-23.jpg","slug":"sheriffs-corner-sheriffs-office-offers-tips-for-a-safe-summer-season"},{"id":"ig9chf","title":"Shooting at extended stay hotel in Lewisville ruled accidental, self-inflicted","excerpt":"A shooting at an extended stay hotel in Lewisville is suspected to be accidental and self-inflicted, according to police.\nLewisville PD responded to a shooting at the Budget Suites in Lewisville Sunday evening.\n\nAccording to a preliminary report from officials, a juvenile accidentally shot themse...","content":"A shooting at an extended stay hotel in Lewisville is suspected to be accidental and self-inflicted, according to police.\nLewisville PD responded to a shooting at the Budget Suites in Lewisville Sunday evening.\n\nAccording to a preliminary report from officials, a juvenile accidentally shot themselves in the leg.\nThe juvenile was transported to a local hospital for treatment.\n“At this time, the incident appears to be accidental,” said Lewisville PD in a press release. “The investigation is ongoing.”\nThe Lewisville Police Department and Lewisville Fire Department responded to the initial call around 6:30 p.m.\nOfficials said the situation posed no threat to the public, and the scene was cleared about 30 minutes later.\nThe post Shooting at extended stay hotel in Lewisville ruled accidental, self-inflicted appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/06/22/shooting-at-extended-stay-hotel-in-lewisville-ruled-accidental-self-inflicted/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette - Southern Denton County Local News","author":"Micah Pearce","publishDate":"2026-06-22T15:57:21.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"shooting-at-extended-stay-hotel-in-lewisville-ruled-accidental-self-inflicted"},{"id":"ic83vs","title":"Kahwa Coffee to close Justin location","excerpt":"A Florida-based coffee shop chain is closing one of its two shops in Texas and its only one in southern Denton County.\nKahwa Coffee Roasting Company will close the doors to its Justin location on Sunday, the brand confirmed Wednesday, to focus more on the Fort Worth location.\n\nAn employee at the ...","content":"A Florida-based coffee shop chain is closing one of its two shops in Texas and its only one in southern Denton County.\nKahwa Coffee Roasting Company will close the doors to its Justin location on Sunday, the brand confirmed Wednesday, to focus more on the Fort Worth location.\n\nAn employee at the shop confirmed the Justin location would be closing, adding that management has been absent leading up to the closing date.\nAccording to the Kahwa Coffee website, the Justin shop opened in October 2024.\nThe closure was announced in a post to Facebook, thanking the community for their support over the last two years.\n“Thank you for making us part of your routines, your meetings, your celebrations and your ordinary days,” read the post. “You made this more than a coffee shop.”\nIn the post, Kahwa Coffee said this announcement isn’t a goodbye, but did encourage guests to visit the brand’s Fort Worth location.\n“While this chapter is ending, the story doesn’t have to,” read the post. “We’d love to continue serving you.”\nKahwa’s Fort Worth shop is located at 1050 Magnolia Avenue. After the Justin location closes, it will be Kahwa’s only shop outside of Florida.\nAccording to the post, Justin residents can still book the Kahwa Mobile Espresso Bar.\nKahwa has worked with the community, including hosting some Northwest High School athletes who created specialty drinks and competed to see which team could sell the most.\nThe post Kahwa Coffee to close Justin location appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/06/24/kahwa-coffee-to-close-justin-location/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette - Southern Denton County Local News","author":"Micah Pearce","publishDate":"2026-06-24T20:54:02.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"kahwa-coffee-to-close-justin-location"},{"id":"skfls2","title":"Dwyane Wade's son Zaire arrested on suspicion of domestic violence in Los Angeles","excerpt":"Zaire Wade, the son of NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade, was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence in Los Angeles, law enforcement sources told NBC LA\n\n\n\n\nBurbank police were called to a home at about 5:30 a.m. Sunday, after someone called 911 because a woman was screaming, according to the sou...","content":"Zaire Wade, the son of NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade, was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence in Los Angeles, law enforcement sources told NBC LA\n\n\n\n\nBurbank police were called to a home at about 5:30 a.m. Sunday, after someone called 911 because a woman was screaming, according to the sources. When police arrived, they found former reality show star and former basketball player Zaire Wade and a female who had on her lacerations on her face and body, the sources said.\n\n\n\nAfter talking to the parties involved, officers arrested Zaire Wade on suspicion of felony domestic violence, criminal threats and false imprisonment.\n\n\n\nParamedics responded to the scene to check on the woman. She was not transported to a hospital. A handgun was taken from the house after the arrest, authorities said.\n\n\n\nPolice issued an emergency protective order.\n\n\n\nZaire Wade, 24, posted $50,000 bond and was released later that day. The case will be forwarded to the LA County District Attorney’s office for possible charges.\n\n\n\nNBC LA has reached out to Zaire Wade and his family for comment.\n\n\n\nZaire Wade played basketball at Sierra Canyon School in Los Angeles. He has spent time in the G League and with teams overseas.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/zaire-wade-arrest-burbank/4042030/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Dennis Broad","publishDate":"2026-06-26T15:43:43.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-1252618285.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D6958%2C4641","slug":"dwyane-wades-son-zaire-arrested-on-suspicion-of-domestic-violence-in-los-angeles"},{"id":"jj5ekt","title":"Missing Hill Country giraffe found days after wandering off Texas ranch","excerpt":"After being missing for nearly two weeks, Gracie the Giraffe has been found.\n\n\n\nGracie disappeared from Cedar Hollow Ranch and was last seen on a game camera roaming in an area west of Leakey, a small city about 100 miles northwest of San Antonio, according to the Real County Animal Shelter-Rescu...","content":"After being missing for nearly two weeks, Gracie the Giraffe has been found.\n\n\n\nGracie disappeared from Cedar Hollow Ranch and was last seen on a game camera roaming in an area west of Leakey, a small city about 100 miles northwest of San Antonio, according to the Real County Animal Shelter-Rescue.\n\n\n\nAccording to Vic Jones, the giraffe’s owner, Gracie was spotted shortly before 7 a.m. during an aerial search of an area roughly 4 miles from the ranch, near the game camera where she had been seen several days ago.\n\n\n\nJones told NBC DFW that Gracie was on private ranch land in an area with plenty of food and water. He said she appeared to be happy and healthy.\n\n\n\n“She’s in good shape,” Jones said. “She’s standing there, swishing her tail.”\n\n\n\nJones said finding Gracie was the easy part and that the real work starts now. Jones told NBC DFW that he will now need to assemble a team to corral Gracie, sedate her, and put her on a transport trailer to bring her back to the ranch.\n\n\n\n“We didn’t bother her,” Jones said of the sighting. “She’s got water. She looked in really good shape.”\n\n\n\nGracie the giraffe is on the loose in the Texas Hill Country.\n\n\n\nGracie vanished after feeding on a rocky hillside where the ranch’s other giraffes don’t typically frequent, Jones told NBC DFW. She wandered to an unfenced area on the other side of an 8-foot-tall gate and escaped the ranch, Jones said.\n\n\n\nShortly after Gracie’s disappearance, Jones said he believed she was roaming in an area made up of private ranches and had helicopters searching an area of about 7,500 acres with no luck. A few days later, there was a report that Gracie was spotted to the south.\n\n\n\nBut by the time they could search the area, Jones said, she was already gone.\n\n\n\nThe ranch offered a $5,000 reward for information leading to Gracie’s capture and safe return.\n\n\n\nJones told NBC DFW that Gracie is estimated to be about 3 or 4 years old, 10-11 feet tall, weighs about 1,200 pounds and has been at the property since May. Despite Gracie’s size, she wouldn’t have harmed a person who encountered her off the ranch, Jones said.\n\n\n\n“If you move toward her, she’s taking off,” he said.\n\n\n\nThe ranch is home to hundreds of animals, including impalas, Nubian ibexes, and an antelope found in Central Africa. There are only two other giraffes on the property.\n\n\n\nThe Texas Hill Country has one of the largest concentrations of exotic captive animals in the country. Real County Sheriff Nathan Johnson said the mild climate and rugged terrain seem to serve as a good stand-in for most of the animals’ native African environments.\n\n\n\nHe rattled off a list of animals that have gone missing over the years, especially after floods, but said this was his first giraffe.\n\n\n\n“I’ve had wildebeests, I’ve had water buffalo, I’ve had monkeys, I’ve had zebras, all go missing,” Johnson said. “Sometimes we recover them, and sometimes we don’t.”","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/missing-texas-hill-country-giraffe-has-reportedly-been-found-after-days-long-search/4041676/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Hannah Jones","publishDate":"2026-06-26T10:09:03.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FScreenshot-2026-06-26-100757-e1782487254116.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D627%2C353","slug":"missing-hill-country-giraffe-found-days-after-wandering-off-texas-ranch"},{"id":"514nxd","title":"Massachusetts House passes bill protecting libraries from book bans","excerpt":"Lawmakers in Massachusetts are hoping to put into law a bill to give librarians more authority to protect against book bans in schools and libraries.","content":"Lawmakers in Massachusetts are hoping to put into law a bill to give librarians more authority to protect against book bans in schools and libraries.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/massachusetts-house-passes-bill-protecting-libraries-from-book-bans","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Jason.Gunn@fox.com (Jason Gunn)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T18:35:35.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-1232461514-scaled.jpg","slug":"massachusetts-house-passes-bill-protecting-libraries-from-book-bans"},{"id":"79uhxv","title":"Father of 4 children found dead was days from seeing them following visitation battle","excerpt":"A Utah father was days away from seeing his four children — the culmination of a years-long visitation battle — when he learned they had been killed in a heinous crime their grandmother is accused of committing.\n\n\n\nBrady Harmon said he was scheduled to pick up his children on Wednesday and return...","content":"A Utah father was days away from seeing his four children — the culmination of a years-long visitation battle — when he learned they had been killed in a heinous crime their grandmother is accused of committing.\n\n\n\nBrady Harmon said he was scheduled to pick up his children on Wednesday and return them to their mother in New York on Sept. 1, as part of a court-ordered parenting plan. Instead, Salt Lake City police delivered devastating news that his children — Harper Harmon, 13; Hudson Harmon, 11; and 10-year-old twins Gavin and Gracelynn Harmon — were found dead Tuesday in a Mechanicville, New York, apartment. \n\n\n\nThe children’s mother, Sarah Myers, 44, and their maternal grandmother, Amy Steadman, 64, were also found dead, Mechanicville police said. \n\n\n\nOfficers were dispatched to the apartment after a neighbor reported not having seen Steadman for some time. Police Chief William Rabbitt said at a Thursday news conference that Steadman lived in the apartment, while Myers and the children lived separately within the same building. \n\n\n\n“I don’t know what happened,” Harmon said in a phone interview Friday. “I have speculations, but not to be able to see my kids — that’s the part that sucks the most.”\n\n\n\nRabbitt said one of the children is believed to have suffered fatal sharp-force injuries. Evidence also points to intentional poisoning, including what he described as “numerous prescription and over-the-counter medications.” Causes and manners of death for all six people remain pending further testing. \n\n\n\nA handwritten note found in the apartment “strongly suggests that Amy Steadman was involved in the deaths,” Rabbitt said, declining to discuss the nature of the note. \n\n\n\nHarmon said he learned of Steadman’s suspected role by watching the news conference. “I have no idea why they could think it would be her,” he said. “The handwritten note, that’s one thing, but she had nothing to lose or gain by my kids coming out here.” \n\n\n\nHarmon said that he had been fighting for visitation rights for years. Court documents obtained by NBC News show the couple separated in November 2019,with their divorce finalized the following year. After the separation, Myers relocated to New York with her mother and the children. \n\n\n\nUnder the custody agreement, Harmon was entitled to have the children from July through September, along with regular FaceTime calls. But he said Myers repeatedly blocked both. The last time he saw his children in person was in 2019, he said. \n\n\n\n“There was always something that came up — she would find a way out of it,” he said. “Eventually, I had to get a different lawyer just to enforce the parenting plan.”\n\n\n\nDuring the FaceTime calls he was permitted, Harmon said he could speak with all four children together for roughly 15 minutes with Myers present in the room.\n\n\n\nHe recalled small, ordinary moments: Gavin showing off things he had built, Gracelynn and Harper sharing drawings they’d made for him.\n\n\n\nHe said he never suspected that anyone would harm his children, and that in recent months Myers had seemed to be honoring the parenting plan more consistently. Separate court documents show that Myers was scheduled to appear in Utah court on Monday. Harmon said they were supposed to discuss the parenting agreement before he got his children. \n\n\n\n“This is not something anyone could prepare for,” he said.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/father-4-children-found-dead-visitation-battle/4041834/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Minyvonne Burke | NBC News","publishDate":"2026-06-26T14:53:17.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Ftu062426_DeathFolo-in-Mechanicville-2283285355-Getty.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1200%2C675","slug":"father-of-4-children-found-dead-was-days-from-seeing-them-following-visitation-battle"},{"id":"jtotnh","title":"Arizona boy's one-of-a-kind baseball card sells for nearly $75,000","excerpt":"A routine trip to buy baseball cards turned into an unforgettable moment, and a sizable payday for a 9-year-old collector in Arizona.\n\n\n\nFor Mason Deane, opening packs of baseball cards with his dad is more than a hobby; it’s a tradition they enjoy together every month. The pair regularly visits ...","content":"A routine trip to buy baseball cards turned into an unforgettable moment, and a sizable payday for a 9-year-old collector in Arizona.\n\n\n\nFor Mason Deane, opening packs of baseball cards with his dad is more than a hobby; it’s a tradition they enjoy together every month. The pair regularly visits DNA Cards and Collectibles in search of new additions to their collection and cards featuring players they admire.\n\n\n\n“Normally, we look for Corbin Carroll, and we also look for packs,” Mason said.\n\n\n\nAccording to shop owner Adam Sidoti, collectors of all kinds can find something that catches their interest.\n\n\n\n“We have a little bit of everything for everyone: football, basketball, baseball, soccer for the World Cup. We’ve got Pokémon, Star Wars, Disney, Marvel, Deadpool,” Sidoti said.\n\n\n\nFor Mason’s father, Bradley Deane, the pastime has evolved into quality time spent together.\n\n\n\n“It’s something that’s fun to do with your son. We have what we call a trading business, and we just buy and sell baseball cards,” he said.\n\n\n\nMason’s approach to choosing cards is simple.\n\n\n\n“We normally just look around, and if I feel lucky, we get a pack,” Mason added.\n\n\n\nThat feeling of luck proved to be right in April when Mason selected a box of Topps Chrome Black baseball cards.\n\n\n\nInside was an incredibly rare find: a one-of-one redemption card for a signed rookie card of Chicago White Sox standout Munetaka Murakami.\n\n\n\n“That release happened to be ‘Murakami-sama’s’ first American Major League Baseball card,” Bradley said.\n\n\n\nMason immediately realized he had stumbled upon something special.\n\n\n\n“I was like, ‘This is crazy.’ I’d never heard of a card like that,” he said.\n\n\n\nThe Deane family eventually decided to put the card up for auction, though Bradley said the process was nerve-wracking.\n\n\n\n“I was sweating bullets as a father. Like, ‘Is this the right thing? Is this the right thing? Oh my gosh. Oh my gosh. Oh my gosh. Is it gonna work?'” he said.\n\n\n\nAs the auction neared its end, the excitement only grew. When the final bid came in, the card had sold for nearly $75,000.\n\n\n\n“I was like, ‘Oh, wow. That’s a lot.’ I was just surprised,” Mason said.\n\n\n\nSidoti believes the sale could be the largest in his store’s history.\n\n\n\n“I think that might be the biggest card to sell in the history of the store. So it’s pretty sick,” he said.\n\n\n\nMason already had a few ideas for what to do with the money.\n\n\n\n“I wanted to do a lot of things. I wanted to buy more cards, and some of it I wanted to get V-Bucks,” he said.\n\n\n\nHis father, however, saw an opportunity to invest in the future.\n\n\n\n“If you can take the value of it as is and put it toward the college fund, that’s what we opted to do,” Bradley said.\n\n\n\nAlthough the sale brought in a significant amount of money, the family says the experience itself is what stands out the most.\n\n\n\n“That’s probably the best card I’m gonna get,” Mason said.\n\n\n\nBradley feels the same way.\n\n\n\n“It’s just been a lot of fun. It’s a crazy, once-in-a-lifetime event,” he said.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/arizona-boy-baseball-card-75000-sale/4041769/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Maria Chamberlain","publishDate":"2026-06-26T13:39:02.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Faz-baseball-card-thumb.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1920%2C1080","slug":"arizona-boys-one-of-a-kind-baseball-card-sells-for-nearly-75000"},{"id":"q1gmmc","title":"Teenager drowns in Lake Jacksonville while attempting to rescue 5-year-old child","excerpt":"A 15-year-old boy drowned Saturday afternoon in Lake Jacksonville after trying to rescue a 5-year-old child who had drifted into deep water, police said.","content":"A 15-year-old boy drowned Saturday afternoon in Lake Jacksonville after trying to rescue a 5-year-old child who had drifted into deep water, police said.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/teenager-drowns-lake-jacksonville-while-attempting-rescue-5-year-old-child","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Amber.Kite@fox.com (Amber Kite)","publishDate":"2026-06-28T15:39:22.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Flake-jacksonville-tx.png","slug":"teenager-drowns-in-lake-jacksonville-while-attempting-to-rescue-5-year-old-child"},{"id":"n5qzrc","title":"Colombia will advance, but what else is at stake in Group K tonight?","excerpt":"Colombia wins World Cup Group K and plays in Kansas City on July 3 as long as they do not lose to Portugal. Their opponent is still to be determined. Colombia would still advance to Toronto and play on July 2 with a loss.\n\n\n\nPortugal wins Group K with a win over Colombia; they will be headed to T...","content":"Colombia wins World Cup Group K and plays in Kansas City on July 3 as long as they do not lose to Portugal. Their opponent is still to be determined. Colombia would still advance to Toronto and play on July 2 with a loss.\n\n\n\nPortugal wins Group K with a win over Colombia; they will be headed to Toronto with a draw or even a loss if Congo loses to Uzbekistan.\n\n\n\nCongo DR can only pass Portugal with a win if they overcome a 6-goal differential deficit. Congo DR and Uzbekistan are eliminated with a loss. Congo DR cannot win the group.\n\n\n\nUzbekistan needs a win just to be considered for third-place tie-breakers. They would also be eliminated with a loss.\n\n\n\nBoth games are at 7 p.m. tonight.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe full list of the eight best teams among those ranked third will be confirmed by FIFA on Saturday, after the games. Those teams will be determined as follows:\n\n\n\n\nthe greatest number of points obtained in all group matches\n\n\n\ngoal difference resulting from all group matches\n\n\n\nthe greatest number of goals scored in all group matches\n\n\n\nhighest team conduct score (players and team officials) relating to the number of yellow and red cards obtained in all group matches\n\n\n\nthe two or more teams still equal on points shall be ranked according to the most recent published edition of the FIFA/Coca‑Cola Men’s World Ranking","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/world-cup/colombia-will-advance-but-what-else-is-at-stake-in-group-k-tonight/4041778/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Charles Nichelson","publishDate":"2026-06-26T13:22:02.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2F2026-06-23T215020Z_710932547_UP1EM6N1DOGA1_RTRMADP_3_SOCCER-WORLDCUP-POR-UZB.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D4987%2C3282","slug":"colombia-will-advance-but-what-else-is-at-stake-in-group-k-tonight"},{"id":"jshb55","title":"Colorado mom allegedly bought alcohol daily for 16-year-old daughter found dead with 173 empty bottles","excerpt":"A Colorado mother has been charged in connection with the death of her 16-year-old daughter, who prosecutors say drank herself to death and had 173 empty alcohol bottles hidden in her bedroom.","content":"A Colorado mother has been charged in connection with the death of her 16-year-old daughter, who prosecutors say drank herself to death and had 173 empty alcohol bottles hidden in her bedroom.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/colorado-mom-allegedly-bought-alcohol-daily-16-year-old-daughter-found-dead-173-empty-bottles","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T17:38:46.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgretchen-leanne-ryan-scaled.jpg","slug":"colorado-mom-allegedly-bought-alcohol-daily-for-16-year-old-daughter-found-dead-with-173-empty-bottl"},{"id":"zhgsfo","title":"Emu loose after escaping North Texas home","excerpt":"A 15-month-old pet emu named Temu is missing in the Dallas-Fort Worth area after escaping from his home in Lancaster.","content":"A 15-month-old pet emu named Temu is missing in the Dallas-Fort Worth area after escaping from his home in Lancaster.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/emu-loose-after-escaping-north-texas-home","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Tracy.DeLatte@fox.com (Tracy DeLatte)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T19:38:32.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fv-missing-emu-9a_00.00.23.30.jpg","slug":"emu-loose-after-escaping-north-texas-home"},{"id":"127qip","title":"Europe record heatwave turns deadly after 40 drownings reported in France","excerpt":"A record-breaking heatwave that is sweeping across Europe has killed 40 people in France so far, according to French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu.","content":"A record-breaking heatwave that is sweeping across Europe has killed 40 people in France so far, according to French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/europe-record-heatwave-turns-deadly-40-drownins-reported-france","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Catherine.Stoddard@fox.com (Catherine Stoddard)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T23:58:08.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fheatwave.jpg","slug":"europe-record-heatwave-turns-deadly-after-40-drownings-reported-in-france"},{"id":"k8jmwh","title":"Multi-agency investigation underway after 4 shot in East Texas Whataburger parking lot","excerpt":"Two people were killed and two others were injured during an early morning shooting in an East Texas Whataburger parking lot, police said Saturday.","content":"Two people were killed and two others were injured during an early morning shooting in an East Texas Whataburger parking lot, police said Saturday.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/multi-agency-investigation-underway-after-4-shot-east-texas-whataburger-parking-lot","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Amber.Kite@fox.com (Amber Kite)","publishDate":"2026-06-27T18:17:09.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-27-131123.png","slug":"multi-agency-investigation-underway-after-4-shot-in-east-texas-whataburger-parking-lot"},{"id":"3qvcj0","title":"Dallas shooting leaves 1 dead, multiple suspects detained","excerpt":"Multiple people are in custody following a deadly shooting early Friday morning at a Dallas apartment complex on Linfield Road.","content":"Multiple people are in custody following a deadly shooting early Friday morning at a Dallas apartment complex on Linfield Road.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/dallas-shooting-leaves-1-dead-multiple-suspects-detained","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Tracy.DeLatte@fox.com (Tracy DeLatte)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T13:56:39.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fv-wilhurt-homicide-7a_00.00.14.36.jpg","slug":"dallas-shooting-leaves-1-dead-multiple-suspects-detained"},{"id":"agys89","title":"Mistrial declared after jury deadlocks in Palisades Fire trial","excerpt":"A federal judge declared a mistrial in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades Fire.","content":"A federal judge declared a mistrial in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades 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FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more.","content":"Two teenagers have been arrested in connection to two separate shootings that left multiple people dead in Dallas. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/video/fmc-uy75fvm5f5reu0dl","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T05:01:06.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fudegx5d158g5a5pv%2F32755ly21trtwk8m.jpg","slug":"teens-arrested-for-march-june-murders-in-dallas"},{"id":"59swm2","title":"Kaufman County bust recovers $400,000 in stolen property","excerpt":"The Kaufman County Sheriff's Office recovered hundreds of thousands of dollars in stolen property in a bust earlier in June.","content":"The Kaufman County Sheriff's Office recovered hundreds of thousands of dollars in stolen property in a bust earlier in June.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/kaufman-county-bust-recovers-400000-stolen-property","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Carter.Freemon@fox.com (Carter Freemon)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T02:47:36.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fkaufman-co-409k-stolen-property-bust-pic-2.jpg","slug":"kaufman-county-bust-recovers-400000-in-stolen-property"},{"id":"d9kaiz","title":"DCTA Access program helping seniors, residents with disabilities stay connected","excerpt":"Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA)’s Access program is an essential service for residents of its three member cities- Highland Village, Lewisville and Denton- who cannot use traditional public transportation due to age or disability.\nAccess is a dual-component service that provides par...","content":"Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA)’s Access program is an essential service for residents of its three member cities- Highland Village, Lewisville and Denton- who cannot use traditional public transportation due to age or disability.\nAccess is a dual-component service that provides paratransit rides to individuals who meet specific ADA eligibility standards and demand-response rides for seniors and non-ADA-qualifying individuals. The shared, origin-to-destination service benefits community members who need support getting to destinations such as medical appointments, the grocery store and social activities.\n“Everyone deserves equal access to reliable transportation and DCTA is proud to provide a public transportation option to the communities we serve,” said DCTA CEO Paul Cristina. “We operate not only to address mobility needs in Denton County through our Access program but also to empower residents to be independent and to contribute to and engage in the places they live.”\nIn fiscal year 2025, DCTA completed 23.4% more Access rides than in the previous year, reflecting the growing need for accessible transportation services in Denton County. So far, in 2026, the service has grown another 8%.\n“Our focus is to address the needs of our member cities and provide convenient, reliable and accessible mobility options for those who need assistance navigating to the places they need and want to go,” said Cristina.\nOnline booking for Access makes it easy for customers to schedule their ride. DCTA riders can also expect accessible accommodations, including accessible doors, ramps and priority seating in vehicles and facilities.\nTo further assist riders, the agency offers a free Travel Training program that equips seniors and individuals with disabilities with the skills and confidence to use public transit efficiently and effectively through a personalized, step-by-step walkthrough of DCTA’s system.\nTo serve every individual in its member cities through an interconnected system that supports all residents, Access is a part of DCTA’s member city network, which includes other transit options, like the A-train and GoZone, in Denton, Highland Village and Lewisville. To learn more, DCTA encourages residents to visit dcta.net.  \n\n(Sponsored content)\nThe post DCTA Access program helping seniors, residents with disabilities stay connected appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/06/25/dcta-access-program-helping-seniors-residents-with-disabilities-stay-connected/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)","author":"Contributing Writer","publishDate":"2026-06-25T05:01:54.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"dcta-access-program-helping-seniors-residents-with-disabilities-stay-connected"},{"id":"ctmi0","title":"Today's Hourly Weather Forecast - Trophy Club, TX - WeatherBug","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiAFBVV95cUxPWWV4cjV4OG82aG9zRHgtN0FsUDBMUnVrVFY1WG4ySDBFMUxUb3ByM3d1dVFaQ3NRZXhXdFJmdVVYdmtNWDdKWERXUHpIOWNuVENPZzB2RXNJdnd0Y1JZRmd1VDhzUmVnUFVhbHVRemc1bzJ4RWNueFJzc3NFR0F5YWpsUGQ0VzNp?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Today's Hourly Weather Forecast - Trophy...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiAFBVV95cUxPWWV4cjV4OG82aG9zRHgtN0FsUDBMUnVrVFY1WG4ySDBFMUxUb3ByM3d1dVFaQ3NRZXhXdFJmdVVYdmtNWDdKWERXUHpIOWNuVENPZzB2RXNJdnd0Y1JZRmd1VDhzUmVnUFVhbHVRemc1bzJ4RWNueFJzc3NFR0F5YWpsUGQ0VzNp?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Today's Hourly Weather Forecast - Trophy Club, TX</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">WeatherBug</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiAFBVV95cUxPWWV4cjV4OG82aG9zRHgtN0FsUDBMUnVrVFY1WG4ySDBFMUxUb3ByM3d1dVFaQ3NRZXhXdFJmdVVYdmtNWDdKWERXUHpIOWNuVENPZzB2RXNJdnd0Y1JZRmd1VDhzUmVnUFVhbHVRemc1bzJ4RWNueFJzc3NFR0F5YWpsUGQ0VzNp?oc=5","source":"Google News - \"Trophy Club\" Texas","author":"Google News - \"Trophy Club\" Texas","publishDate":"2026-06-21T04:28:46.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"todays-hourly-weather-forecast-trophy-club-tx-weatherbug"},{"id":"hii4pz","title":"Texas agricultural officials issue emergency quarantines across 21 counties for screwworm parasite","excerpt":"Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 26, as Texas authorities issue a wave of emergency quarantine orders to contain the flesh-eating parasite's expansion into Deep South Texas.","content":"Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 26, as Texas authorities issue a wave of emergency quarantine orders to contain the flesh-eating parasite's expansion into Deep South Texas.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/texas-agricultural-officials-issue-emergency-quarantines-across-21-counties-screwworm-parasite","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Amber.Kite@fox.com (Amber Kite)","publishDate":"2026-06-27T15:39:32.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox7austin.com%2Fwww.fox7austin.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2280736052.jpg","slug":"texas-agricultural-officials-issue-emergency-quarantines-across-21-counties-for-screwworm-parasite"},{"id":"u32zog","title":"What happens to Dallas City Hall if the city leaves?","excerpt":"The Dallas councilman who started the fact-finding process to move out of city hall is now raising concerns about the future of the site if the city were to leave.","content":"The Dallas councilman who started the fact-finding process to move out of city hall is now raising concerns about the future of the site if the city were to leave.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/video/fmc-oexztl97qjn6wryl","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T23:45:15.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fqnl2lvcthmvadfom%2Fxx6cly9ew7d4ye6k.jpg","slug":"what-happens-to-dallas-city-hall-if-the-city-leaves"},{"id":"in7klx","title":"Man runs into burning home to rescue 2 children","excerpt":"Fort Worth firefighters are investigating after a home caught fire overnight, killing a child. In total, five children and their parents were inside when the fire started. Leon Segura saw the smoke as he was driving by and ended up rescuing two of the children.","content":"Fort Worth firefighters are investigating after a home caught fire overnight, killing a child. In total, five children and their parents were inside when the fire started. Leon Segura saw the smoke as he was driving by and ended up rescuing two of the children.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/video/fmc-v9jh4247i7ar5g9n","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T23:16:56.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fswepv4h97rtjihvn%2F1uxc13p424lgi53j.jpg","slug":"man-runs-into-burning-home-to-rescue-2-children"},{"id":"cvalcl","title":"17-year-old, 18-year-old suspects arrested in connection to fatal Dallas shootings","excerpt":"Two teenagers are in custody over a March double homicide in Dallas, with one also connected to a separate June homicide.","content":"Two teenagers are in custody over a March double homicide in Dallas, with one also connected to a separate June homicide.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/dallas-audelia-road-walnut-street-murders","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Carter.Freemon@fox.com (Carter Freemon)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:54:07.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fdallashomicidesuspects.jpg","slug":"17-year-old-18-year-old-suspects-arrested-in-connection-to-fatal-dallas-shootings"},{"id":"hj3trf","title":"Texas cancer survivor surprised with historic World Cup tickets to see DR Congo","excerpt":"A cancer survivor’s unforgettable World Cup surprise proves some of life’s biggest wins happen far beyond the scoreboard.","content":"A cancer survivor’s unforgettable World Cup surprise proves some of life’s biggest wins happen far beyond the scoreboard.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/texas-cancer-survivor-surprised-historic-world-cup-tickets-see-dr-congo","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Eden.Checkol@fox.com (Eden Checkol)","publishDate":"2026-06-27T03:10:50.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F9p-292-tz-wc-dr-congo-trip_00.00.05.40.jpg","slug":"texas-cancer-survivor-surprised-with-historic-world-cup-tickets-to-see-dr-congo"},{"id":"i3vzkp","title":"SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions take effect July 1 in Arkansas — See what other states have bans","excerpt":"Arkansas is implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining other states too.","content":"Arkansas is implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining other states too.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/snap-junk-food-purchase-restrictions-arkansas","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Mark.Richardson@fox.com (Mark Richardson)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T12:45:20.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F11%2Fgettyimages-2246730128-copy-scaled.jpg","slug":"snap-junk-food-purchase-restrictions-take-effect-july-1-in-arkansas-see-what-other-states-have-bans"},{"id":"swepap","title":"Social Security July payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks","excerpt":"Social Security July payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.","content":"Social Security July payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/social-security-july-payment-schedule-heres-when-recipients-get-checks","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Mark.Richardson@fox.com (Mark Richardson)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T12:37:51.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F07%2Fsocial-security-getty.jpg","slug":"social-security-july-payment-schedule-heres-when-recipients-get-their-checks"},{"id":"eu67kv","title":"Brothers accused of mishandling dozens of decomposing bodies at Colorado funeral home","excerpt":"Former Pueblo County Coroner Brian Lee Cotter and his brother, Christopher Aaron Cotter, were arrested in Colorado and face 125 counts of abuse of a corpse, with a judge setting their bond at $1 million.","content":"Former Pueblo County Coroner Brian Lee Cotter and his brother, Christopher Aaron Cotter, were arrested in Colorado and face 125 counts of abuse of a corpse, with a judge setting their bond at $1 million.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/brothers-accused-mishandling-dozens-decomposing-bodies-colorado-funeral-home","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T01:06:19.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F03%2Fcasket-getty-scaled.jpg","slug":"brothers-accused-of-mishandling-dozens-of-decomposing-bodies-at-colorado-funeral-home"},{"id":"p35kek","title":"After nearly three decades, Fun Spot America closing Georgia park","excerpt":"Fun Spot America announced Thursday that its Georgia theme park will permanently shut down later this summer.","content":"Fun Spot America announced Thursday that its Georgia theme park will permanently shut down later this summer.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/after-nearly-three-decades-fun-spot-america-shuts-down-georgia-park","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Travis.Maurer@fox.com (Travis Maurer)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T23:10:44.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5atlanta.com%2Fwww.fox5atlanta.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Ffun-spot.jpg","slug":"after-nearly-three-decades-fun-spot-america-closing-georgia-park"},{"id":"z3hcyd","title":"LBJ Library displays rare National Archive documents for America's 250th anniversary","excerpt":"The LBJ Presidential Library is commemorating America's 250th anniversary with a traveling exhibit featuring rare documents from the National Archive vault.","content":"The LBJ Presidential Library is commemorating America's 250th anniversary with a traveling exhibit featuring rare documents from the National Archive vault.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/lbj-library-rare-national-archive-documents-america-250","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Angela.Shen@fox.com (Angela Shen)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T23:03:29.000Z","category":"library","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox7austin.com%2Fwww.fox7austin.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F46773033659.jpg","slug":"lbj-library-displays-rare-national-archive-documents-for-americas-250th-anniversary"},{"id":"m15k7k","title":"Palisades Fire verdict: Jury deadlocked; Florida man charged with starting historic California fire","excerpt":"A Los Angeles jury has announced it is deadlocked in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades Fire.","content":"A Los Angeles jury has announced it is deadlocked in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades Fire.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/palisades-fire-verdict-jury-deadlocked-florida-man-charged-starting-historic-california-fire","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:29:58.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox35orlando.com%2Fwww.fox35orlando.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fjonathanrinderknecht-1.jpg","slug":"palisades-fire-verdict-jury-deadlocked-florida-man-charged-with-starting-historic-california-fire"},{"id":"mqjfvw","title":"UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation","excerpt":"British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday that he will step down as leader of the governing Labour Party, ending a tenure that lasted less than two years after his landslide victory in 2024.","content":"British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday that he will step down as leader of the governing Labour Party, ending a tenure that lasted less than two years after his landslide victory in 2024.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/uk-prime-minister-keir-starmer-announces-resignation","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Jason.Gunn@fox.com (Jason Gunn)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T11:11:18.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2282206030-scaled.jpg","slug":"uk-prime-minister-keir-starmer-announces-resignation"},{"id":"7i04y4","title":"Too hot for hops: France bans booze at music festival, many public places","excerpt":"Festival-goers in France who were looking forward to having a beer during the country’s major musical celebration, Fete de la Musique, may have to find something else to sip on.","content":"Festival-goers in France who were looking forward to having a beer during the country’s major musical celebration, Fete de la Musique, may have to find something else to sip on.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/too-hot-hops-france-bans-booze-music-festival-many-public-places","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Nick.Viviani@fox.com (Nick Viviani)","publishDate":"2026-06-20T22:47:58.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fhot-france-gettyimages-2281963521.jpg","slug":"too-hot-for-hops-france-bans-booze-at-music-festival-many-public-places"},{"id":"9l4o2l","title":"Tea, boba and dessert shop opens in Flower Mound","excerpt":"A tea, boba and dessert shop in Little Elm just opened a second location in Flower Mound.\nCC Mango opened the doors to its Flower Mound location Thursday and celebrated the grand opening over the weekend.\nThe shop, located at the shopping center anchored by Kroger on FM 1171, specializes in milk ...","content":"A tea, boba and dessert shop in Little Elm just opened a second location in Flower Mound.\nCC Mango opened the doors to its Flower Mound location Thursday and celebrated the grand opening over the weekend.\nThe shop, located at the shopping center anchored by Kroger on FM 1171, specializes in milk tea, boba tea, smoothies and mango desserts.\n\nCC Mango’s first shop is located in Little Elm and expanded into southern Denton County after quick success.\n“What started as a dream has grown into something even sweeter,” said CC Mango in a social media post. “We couldn’t have done it without your incredible support.”\nA mango delight dessert at CC Mango. (Photo courtesy of CC Mango)\nThe shop’s menu includes classic and specialty boba teas, milk teas, matcha and strawberry lemonade, which can all have added toppings.\nCC Mango also serves specialty mango desserts made with fresh-cut mangos and other toppings like mango ice cream, chewy rice bowls and sago.\nFor more information on the sweet spot, follow CC Mango on Instagram.\nThe post Tea, boba and dessert shop opens in Flower Mound appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/06/24/tea-boba-and-dessert-shop-opens-in-flower-mound/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)","author":"Micah Pearce","publishDate":"2026-06-24T20:01:27.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crosstimbersgazette.com%2Fcrosstimbersgazette%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FScreen-Shot-2026-06-24-at-2.59.28-PM-300x246.jpg","slug":"tea-boba-and-dessert-shop-opens-in-flower-mound"},{"id":"59dpe1","title":"Texas confirms contagious equine virus case in Parker County donkey","excerpt":"Texas animal health officials have confirmed a case of a contagious neurologic equine virus in a Parker County rescue donkey, prompting an ongoing investigation and warnings for horse owners to monitor their animals.","content":"Texas animal health officials have confirmed a case of a contagious neurologic equine virus in a Parker County rescue donkey, prompting an ongoing investigation and warnings for horse owners to monitor their animals.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/texas-confirms-contagious-equine-virus-case-parker-county-donkey","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Joseph.Rowe@fox.com (Joseph Rowe)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T21:34:46.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox7austin.com%2Fwww.fox7austin.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Ftahc.jpg","inBriefing":true,"slug":"texas-confirms-contagious-equine-virus-case-in-parker-county-donkey"},{"id":"4yx674","title":"1 child dead, 3 children hospitalized after Fort Worth house fire","excerpt":"A child is dead and three other children are hospitalized after a devastating early morning house fire in south Fort Worth near the TCU campus.","content":"A child is dead and three other children are hospitalized after a devastating early morning house fire in south Fort Worth near the TCU campus.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/fort-worth-house-fire-mccart-ave","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Madi.Marks@fox.com (Madi Marks)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:12:10.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F4p-h2-fw-mccart-ave-house-fire_00.00.01.20.jpg","slug":"1-child-dead-3-children-hospitalized-after-fort-worth-house-fire"},{"id":"fdbcic","title":"Truck driver pleads guilty in fatal Kaufman County I-20 crash","excerpt":"A truck driver facing five counts of manslaughter after a fatal 18-wheeler crash on Interstate 20 in Kaufman County that killed five people entered a guilty plea Thursday.","content":"A truck driver facing five counts of manslaughter after a fatal 18-wheeler crash on Interstate 20 in Kaufman County that killed five people entered a guilty plea Thursday.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/truck-driver-expected-plead-guilty-kaufman-county-fatal-i-20-crash","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Tracy.DeLatte@fox.com (Tracy DeLatte)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T20:27:40.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgood-day-clean-thursday-2026_06_25-kdfweme001_03_5_00.04.31.48.jpg","slug":"truck-driver-pleads-guilty-in-fatal-kaufman-county-i-20-crash"},{"id":"ohtdg0","title":"27 Ways in 27 Days: Kerr County flooding victims’ legacies live on 1 year later","excerpt":"It’s been nearly a year since a devastating flood along the Guadalupe River killed more than 100 people in Kerr County. Over the next 27 days, FOX 4 will share 27 updates on the children who who died and how their legacy lives on.","content":"It’s been nearly a year since a devastating flood along the Guadalupe River killed more than 100 people in Kerr County. Over the next 27 days, FOX 4 will share 27 updates on the children who who died and how their legacy lives on.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/kerr-county-flooding-victims-legacies-live-1-year-later","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Steve.Noviello@fox.com (Steve Noviello)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T20:21:45.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fkerr-flooding-victims.png","slug":"27-ways-in-27-days-kerr-county-flooding-victims-legacies-live-on-1-year-later"},{"id":"u5xreb","title":"Lewisville approves stricter regulations on data center applications","excerpt":"Data centers can now only be approved in Lewisville if they are given a special use permit.\nLewisville City Council approved an ordinance Monday that requires any data center to apply for a special use permit, forcing them to appear before council to get approval.\nWith many artificial intelligenc...","content":"Data centers can now only be approved in Lewisville if they are given a special use permit.\nLewisville City Council approved an ordinance Monday that requires any data center to apply for a special use permit, forcing them to appear before council to get approval.\nWith many artificial intelligence data centers across the United States facing heavy pushback from the public, Lewisville believes the ordinance gives its citizens the chance to offer opinions on any proposed data centers.\n“We welcome responsible growth, but our residents come first,” said City Manager Claire Powell. “Data centers can sometimes consume resources at a scale that can strain communities, and this ordinance ensures every proposal is assessed thoroughly before it is approved.”\nThe city proposed the ordinance in May when the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended City Council approve it in June.\nWith its approval Monday, before any new data center can open in Lewisville, residents will now have two formal opportunities to weigh in.\nEach application must clear a public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission and a second hearing before the City Council, allowing residents the chance to share their opinion at every stage of the review.\n“The city retains full authority to impose conditions on any approved permit or reject proposals outright if they fall short of compatibility criteria,” said the city in a press release. “That protection simply did not exist before this ordinance.”\nIn the ordinance, data centers are also formally defined in the city’s Unified Development Code. They were previously considered warehouses, which were allowed by-right in industrially zoned areas.\nData centers are now only allowed in those zoned areas with a special use permit, and are prohibited in residential areas.\nAccording to the city, Lewisville currently has two data centers.\nCity staff noted that the newer facility has voluntarily incorporated water recycling measures, while an older, larger facility consistently uses more than 40 million gallons of water annually.\nThe city is concerned future data centers could significantly strain the city’s water and electrical systems, as well as potentially increase noise and negative environmental impacts.\nAccording to the city, data centers require substantially more electricity and water for cooling and operations than traditional warehouses, raising concerns about long-term infrastructure capacity.\n“Lewisville is open for business, and we intend to keep it a great place to live,” said Powell.\nThe post Lewisville approves stricter regulations on data center applications appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/06/19/lewisville-approves-stricter-regulations-on-data-center-applications/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette - Southern Denton County Local News","author":"Micah Pearce","publishDate":"2026-06-19T21:50:03.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"lewisville-approves-stricter-regulations-on-data-center-applications"},{"id":"4k38fo","title":"Here's how often AI ‘doctors’ get things wrong, according to human experts","excerpt":"A new study reveals how AI is changing the game for online medical advice, but researchers urge caution before you self-diagnose.","content":"A new study reveals how AI is changing the game for online medical advice, but researchers urge caution before you self-diagnose.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/how-often-ai-doctors-get-things-wrong-study","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:09:15.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fask-chatgpt-getty-scaled.jpg","slug":"heres-how-often-ai-doctors-get-things-wrong-according-to-human-experts"},{"id":"p8hep7","title":"Texas leaders approve Bible stories as required reading in schools","excerpt":"The Republican-led Texas State Board of Education voted in favor of a major curriculum rewrite and a required reading list featuring Bible stories.","content":"The Republican-led Texas State Board of Education voted in favor of a major curriculum rewrite and a required reading list featuring Bible stories.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/texas-leaders-vote-controversial-social-studies-reading-list-changes","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Dan.Godwin@fox.com (Dan Godwin)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T20:01:38.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fv-sboe-bible-curriculum-vote-today-4a_00.00.14.06.jpg","inBriefing":true,"slug":"texas-leaders-approve-bible-stories-as-required-reading-in-schools"},{"id":"oowy65","title":"El Centro College announces major downtown campus expansion","excerpt":"El Centro College is expanding its downtown presence to create a walkable campus, growing from 130,000 square feet to 800,000 square feet.","content":"El Centro College is expanding its downtown presence to create a walkable campus, growing from 130,000 square feet to 800,000 square feet.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/el-centro-college-announces-major-downtown-campus-expansion","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Paige.Ellenberger@fox.com (Paige Ellenberger)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T18:02:57.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F062526-dallas-college-el-centro-kdfweme003_06_22_0_00.07.27.00.jpg","slug":"el-centro-college-announces-major-downtown-campus-expansion"},{"id":"27e6a0","title":"Texas lake 'infested' with invasive species, officials say","excerpt":"An invasive species of shellfish has “infested\" a lake near Amarillo, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.","content":"An invasive species of shellfish has “infested\" a lake near Amarillo, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/zebra-mussels-lake-meredith-amarillo-texas","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Aaron.Barker@fox.com (Aaron Barker)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T19:24:42.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fzebra-mussels-tpwd.jpg","inBriefing":true,"slug":"texas-lake-infested-with-invasive-species-officials-say"},{"id":"fq55c8","title":"DART bus hits ‘hole’ on Harry Hines Boulevard, 15 hospitalized","excerpt":"A Dallas Area Rapid Transit bus struck a large hole caused by a shifted metal plate on Harry Hines Boulevard Thursday morning, sending 15 passengers to local hospitals.","content":"A Dallas Area Rapid Transit bus struck a large hole caused by a shifted metal plate on Harry Hines Boulevard Thursday morning, sending 15 passengers to local hospitals.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/dart-bus-hits-hole-harry-hines-boulevard-15-hospitalized","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Tracy.DeLatte@fox.com (Tracy DeLatte)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T16:32:11.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F062526-sky-4-1113a-kdfweme002_11_13_21_mpg_00.07.12.04.jpg","slug":"dart-bus-hits-hole-on-harry-hines-boulevard-15-hospitalized"},{"id":"tb4lcg","title":"Texas on track to be hit by big batch of Saharan dust","excerpt":"A massive plume of dust from the Sahara Desert in Africa is bound for Texas.","content":"A massive plume of dust from the Sahara Desert in Africa is bound for Texas.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/weather/texas-saharan-dust-plume-forecast","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Aaron.Barker@fox.com (Aaron Barker)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T16:36:31.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fdust-plume1.jpg","inBriefing":true,"slug":"texas-on-track-to-be-hit-by-big-batch-of-saharan-dust"},{"id":"jsfqx4","title":"Guyer grad’s passion for bees results in sweet success","excerpt":"Cooper Middleton has always had a passion for bees. When he was 5 years old, he eagerly stood side-by-side with his grandpa, Bob Traill, who had a staggering 16 hives on his Argyle property and seemingly knew everything there was to know about beekeeping. Every day, they’d suit up and wander out ...","content":"Cooper Middleton has always had a passion for bees. When he was 5 years old, he eagerly stood side-by-side with his grandpa, Bob Traill, who had a staggering 16 hives on his Argyle property and seemingly knew everything there was to know about beekeeping. Every day, they’d suit up and wander out to the hives together, add and rotate frames, check brood patterns, maintain equipment, and even harvest, filter, and bottle sweet honey.\nIt was a fun hobby that his parents and the rest of the family also got involved with, and as the years went on, Cooper was more than content with beekeeping being exactly that—a hobby.\n“To me, being around the bees was a normal part of life. It was something my grandpa did, and it intrigued me because it wasn’t something everyone gets a chance to do,” Cooper said. A Lantana resident, Cooper just wrapped up his senior year at Guyer. “When I asked if I could help, he said, ‘Why not?’ We did it all together, and it was always a fun experience.”\nThese days, beekeeping has become a lot more than a hobby.\nCooper Middleton earned honors for his beekeeping. (Photo by Denton ISD)\nCooper earned national recognition for his work in beekeeping at the 98th Annual National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis last October. Roughly 40,000 people packed Lucas Oil Stadium that weekend to see what was once a field of 23,000 competitors in the Specialty Animal Production Proficiency category, whittled down to three finalists. \nCooper, who logged more than 300 hours of detailed notes and activities in his beekeeping journal over the course of his high school career, had won district, area, and state events to qualify for nationals. He finished as Reserve National Champion. \n“I may not have won, but it was a wonderful experience,” Cooper said. “I remember being at the state event; everything was moving so fast, and there you are on stage, under these bright lights and in front of 18,000 people. By the time I got to nationals, I was finally used to all eyes being on me. It was pretty amazing.”\nSo, how did Cooper go from playing with bees on his grandparents’ property to competing on a national stage? His ag teacher at Guyer, Tracy Kalka-Nurenburg, knew he had been beekeeping on the side and suggested that he start competing. Her nephew had done something similar in the past, and she saw the same potential in Cooper.\nHe had the right mix of curiosity, patience, and hands-on experience to take beekeeping beyond a backyard hobby.\nThe problem was that this conversation didn’t happen until his junior year. To have a shot at winning district—which included competing against 16 other FFA chapters—meant going back to his freshman year and tracking everything he had done on a daily basis at the hives in a journal. What followed was a painstaking process of retracing his steps, covering everything from hive counts and equipment upgrades to even the most minor day-to-day responsibilities. \n“It took 900 hours to complete all four years of high school, and the notes had to be detailed,” he said. “Every time you look at the hives, you add them to the log. If your suit rips, you have to record it. If you’re checking brood patterns, you log that, too. Last year alone, I was at the school as early as 8 a.m., making sure everything was in place. My teacher and other people checked it … it had to be absolutely perfect.”\nAnd it was. After winning district, Cooper rolled through the area round and was one of 12 competitors to make it to state. \nHe won the state meet with a score of 99.2, then submitted his application for nationals.\n“I had five days to fix any mistakes from the state meet,” Cooper said. “It was nerve-racking, but also exciting.”\nNow that the whirlwind of competing in FFA competitions is behind him, Cooper said he doesn’t intend to put his beekeeping skills on the back burner. He will be attending Oklahoma State in the fall, and while his focus will be on biochemistry and molecular biology, he’s already scoped out OSU’s beekeeping setup. \n“They have an amazing entomology program in place, so this is something I definitely intend to keep doing,” he said.\nNot bad for a backyard hobby that started with a few hives and a little curiosity.\nThe post Guyer grad’s passion for bees results in sweet success appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/06/24/guyer-grads-passion-for-bees-results-in-sweet-success/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)","author":"Steve Gamel","publishDate":"2026-06-24T05:01:05.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crosstimbersgazette.com%2Fcrosstimbersgazette%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F54930220193_7a78638bea_o-300x200.jpg","slug":"guyer-grads-passion-for-bees-results-in-sweet-success"},{"id":"we0g7w","title":"Community helps Flower Mound teacher whose baby arrives premature on vacation","excerpt":"A Spring Break vacation turned into an extended stay after a Flower Mound teacher had her baby three months ahead of the expected due date.\nFlower Mound High School teacher Alisha Bradley spent her Spring Break visiting family in Alabama, but didn’t expect to give birth to her child while she was...","content":"A Spring Break vacation turned into an extended stay after a Flower Mound teacher had her baby three months ahead of the expected due date.\nFlower Mound High School teacher Alisha Bradley spent her Spring Break visiting family in Alabama, but didn’t expect to give birth to her child while she was there.\nBaby Loren Bradley was welcomed into the world after just 24 weeks, landing herself a spot in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) because of her prematurity.\nAlisha Bradley stayed in two different hospitals in Alabama from when she gave birth three months ago until Monday, when Loren was finally strong enough to make the move to a hospital in Texas.\nWhile the Bradley family was in Alabama, Alisha’s coworker Julie Timms started a fundraiser to help the family with medical and living expenses.\nBaby Loren Bradley is back home in Texas, celebrating her third month. (Photo courtesy of Alisha Bradley)\nDuring Loren’s time in Alabama, she surpassed two pounds in weight and was held by Alisha for the first time, a month after she was born.\nBaby Loren was flown to Texas and will now be in a hospital about 30 minutes away from Flower Mound.\nShe turned three months old Friday, has now surpassed four pounds and recently had her breathing tube removed for the first time.\n“It was a big day for her,” said Alisha Bradley.\nShe’s stronger, but still has a ways to go. Timms is thankful for the community’s strong support.\n“Thank you for the prayers, donations and love for this sweet family,” said Timms on the fundraiser page. “Between ongoing medical expenses and the added costs of gas and travel, every donation directly helps ease the financial burden on this family during an incredibly difficult time.”\nAlisha and her husband, Philip, are also raising their 3-year-old amid the chaos of welcoming baby Loren.\nTo donate to the family’s cause, which has already raised more than $7,000 of its $11,000 goal, visit the fundraisers webpage.\nThe post Community helps Flower Mound teacher whose baby arrives premature on vacation appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/06/19/community-helps-flower-mound-teacher-whose-baby-arrives-premature-on-vacation/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette - Southern Denton County Local News","author":"Micah Pearce","publishDate":"2026-06-19T18:47:54.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crosstimbersgazette.com%2Fcrosstimbersgazette%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FBLB_3Mo-225x300.jpg","slug":"community-helps-flower-mound-teacher-whose-baby-arrives-premature-on-vacation"},{"id":"p3hi0y","title":"Giraffe that escaped Texas ranch spotted by helicopter, manager says","excerpt":"A giraffe that escaped a ranch in the Texas Hill Country two weeks ago has been located, according to the manager of the ranch.","content":"A giraffe that escaped a ranch in the Texas Hill Country two weeks ago has been located, according to the manager of the ranch.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/gracie-giraffe-texas-escape-update","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Aaron.Barker@fox.com (Aaron Barker)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T15:47:17.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox7austin.com%2Fwww.fox7austin.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgracie-helicopter.jpg","inBriefing":true,"slug":"giraffe-that-escaped-texas-ranch-spotted-by-helicopter-manager-says"},{"id":"8c5kcv","title":"DFW FIFA watch party with FC Dallas' Chioma Ubogagu","excerpt":"A local professional soccer player will be a special guest at a watch party for the World Cup match tonight. Here's what to know about the Japan vs Sweden FIFA World Cup watch party in Lewisville.","content":"A local professional soccer player will be a special guest at a watch party for the World Cup match tonight. Here's what to know about the Japan vs Sweden FIFA World Cup watch party in Lewisville.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/video/fmc-u12gsfghjxxrvij8","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T15:10:31.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fjmcpitc4xffh25fj%2Fpep69f4ra058l3t9.jpg","slug":"dfw-fifa-watch-party-with-fc-dallas-chioma-ubogagu"},{"id":"jdg2t9","title":"Jane Doe found in Mississippi River identified more than 50 years later","excerpt":"Iowa authorities have identified a teenage girl whose body was found in the Mississippi River more than 50 years ago, solving the state's longest-unidentified \"Jane Doe\" case.","content":"Iowa authorities have identified a teenage girl whose body was found in the Mississippi River more than 50 years ago, solving the state's longest-unidentified \"Jane 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Here's information on street closures, parking restrictions and what you...","content":"The 16‑day Great American State Fair, marking the nation’s 1776 founding with themed days celebrating the military, health initiatives, patriotism and Independence Day, began Wednesday as the country starts its celebrations. Here's information on street closures, parking restrictions and what you need to know if you are attending.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/great-american-state-fair-street-closures-parking-restrictions-what-know","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Melanie.Alnwick@fox.com (Melanie Alnwick)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T14:48:30.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5dc.com%2Fwww.fox5dc.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fstatefair-5.jpeg","slug":"great-american-state-fair-street-closures-parking-restrictions-and-what-to-know"},{"id":"1stib5","title":"Germany vs Ecuador preview: Ecuador’s World Cup survival on the line in NYC, NJ","excerpt":"Germany faces Ecuador at New York New Jersey Stadium in a Group E World Cup match with major stakes for Ecuador and a local connection for fans across New York and New Jersey.","content":"Germany faces Ecuador at New York New Jersey Stadium in a Group E World Cup match with major stakes for Ecuador and a local connection for fans across New York and New Jersey.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/germany-vs-ecuador-preview-ecuadors-world-cup-survival-line-nyc-nj","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Tyler.Thrasher@fox.com (Tyler Thrasher)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T11:56:23.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5ny.com%2Fwww.fox5ny.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fchatgpt-image-jun-25-2026-07_54_13-am.png","slug":"germany-vs-ecuador-preview-ecuadors-world-cup-survival-on-the-line-in-nyc-nj"},{"id":"8s0lz9","title":"Judge blocks Trump plan to limit graduate student loans in nursing and other fields","excerpt":"A federal judge has blocked part of a Trump administration plan that would have limited access to loans for students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing, physical therapy, public health and some other fields.\n\n\n\nThe American Association of Nurse Practitioners, one of the groups that sued, descri...","content":"A federal judge has blocked part of a Trump administration plan that would have limited access to loans for students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing, physical therapy, public health and some other fields.\n\n\n\nThe American Association of Nurse Practitioners, one of the groups that sued, described the ruling in a Facebook post Thursday as “an important step for NP students, the future health care workforce and the patients who depend on them.”\n\n\n\nAt issue are caps on federal student loans that were passed as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and set to take effect in July. \n\n\n\nWhile graduate students could previously borrow loans up to the cost of their degree, the new rules set limits. Programs that were designated as “graduate” programs face a loan cap of $100,000, while professional degrees are capped at $200,000. \n\n\n\nThe Education Department defined the following fields as professional programs: pharmacy, dentistry, veterinary medicine, chiropractic, law, medicine, optometry, osteopathic medicine, podiatry and theology.\n\n\n\nEight groups sued, representing nurse practitioners, therapists, public health workers, speech language pathologists, physician assistants and more. All were left out of the new definition.\n\n\n\nThe groups alleged that students would be forced to forgo their education or accept burdensome private loans.\n\n\n\nIn pausing the Education Department’s definition of a “professional degree” late Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell found issue with the agency making updates that added “more stringent requirements” to the definition. Those new requirements include that professional degree holders ”must work free from another professional’s supervision.”\n\n\n\nHowell said Congress didn’t give the Education Department this authority and raised concerns that a loss of opportunities for prospective students would be “detrimental to the public, particularly in underserved communities that may face a shortage of healthcare and other critical professional services.”\n\n\n\nThe ruling doesn’t stop the loan caps, just the updated definition of a profession degree. \n\n\n\nThe Education Department said in a written statement that it is “reviewing the order and will take appropriate action.” It previously defended the caps on student loans, saying they were already incentivizing colleges and universities to lower tuition.\n\n\n\nA lawsuit filed by a coalition of Democratic-led states that also challenges the caps is still pending.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/judge-blocks-trump-plan-limit-graduate-student-loans-nursing-other-fields/4041580/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Heather Hollingsworth | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-26T07:23:28.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F01%2FAP26015668140263.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D6000%2C4000","inBriefing":true,"slug":"judge-blocks-trump-plan-to-limit-graduate-student-loans-in-nursing-and-other-fields"},{"id":"3wwxus","title":"Rescuers race to find survivors trapped in Venezuela quake rubble as death toll climbs","excerpt":"In cities across northern Venezuela, neighbors helped each other dig through rubble to search for loved ones, after back-to-back earthquakes killed at least 589 people and left thousands injured.\n\n\n\nActing President Delcy Rodríguez announced the new toll early Friday, surrounded by government and...","content":"In cities across northern Venezuela, neighbors helped each other dig through rubble to search for loved ones, after back-to-back earthquakes killed at least 589 people and left thousands injured.\n\n\n\nActing President Delcy Rodríguez announced the new toll early Friday, surrounded by government and military officials as she welcomed the arrival of rescue crews from all over the world.\n\n\n\n“We are going to rescue the people who are trapped,” she said. “We are working tirelessly on this task.”\n\n\n\nShe said the state of La Guaira has been hardest hit by the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes that struck Wednesday evening, noting that it has been militarized as crews search for survivors and distribute food and water.\n\n\n\nThe number of casualties is expected to climb with thousands reported missing and frantic rescue efforts continuing.\n\n\n\nThe International Organization for Migration said that up to 6.76 million people in Venezuela could be affected by the quakes, some 2 million of them in Caracas alone. Loyce Pace, the International Red Cross’ regional director for the Americas, said ” people are still terrified to reenter what were their homes.”\n\n\n\nThe injured were pulled out covered in dust and blood, among them children. Venezuelan state TV showed dramatic images of rescues, including a woman who was trapped under a cement slab with only a bare foot poking out before rescuers slid her out alive. But few government search teams were initially seen outside Caracas.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVenezuela\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t13 hours ago\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow to help those impacted by earthquakes in Venezuela\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEarthquakes\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 24\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAt least 164 dead and 971 injured after powerful quakes rock Venezuela\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nVenezuelans reeling from quakes\n\n\n\nMany were stunned Thursday morning as they saw buildings reduced to skeletons, furniture hanging out of windows and helicopters circling overhead. Buildings were flattened and streets cracked open.\n\n\n\nFamilies posted missing-person flyers with photos of loved ones while others shared handwritten lists of names as they searched. Venezuelans abroad struggled to make contact with relatives due to interrupted phone service in the country.\n\n\n\nIn downtown Caracas, hundreds spent the night huddled in parks, parking lots and other open spaces.\n\n\n\nMother of three Dayana Delgado asked where the heavy machinery was that government officials had promised and said residents were the ones digging through crumpled buildings.\n\n\n\n“I want to know where my child is, if he’s trapped or in a shelter,” she said of her missing 8-year-old son.\n\n\n\n\n\nOne mother sobbed and collapsed in grief as the bodies of her 3- and 10-year-old children were wrapped in blankets and carried away. Others screamed the names of the missing. Some stood in silent shock.\n\n\n\nVenezuelan authorities said they were diverting rescue teams from other parts of the country to La Guaira, which is no stranger to natural disasters: A 1999 mudslide killed thousands and is considered one of the country’s worst natural disasters.\n\n\n\nIn La Guaira, Cristian Carreño stared at his charred apartment building tilting precariously to one side.\n\n\n\n“I lost everything,” he said. “There are people still inside, I imagine, that couldn’t get out. It’s incredibly devastating.”\n\n\n\nRetired schoolteacher Juan Alberto Mendaño climbed through wreckage in La Guaira and past a dead body when he spotted a woman who was trapped and signaling with her hand for help.\n\n\n\n“May God rescue her as quickly as possible,” Mendaño said. “When we heard the scream, there was nothing we could do.”\n\n\n\nMedia reports have shared notable moments of hope among the destruction, including a young man brought out on a stretcher in the San Bernardino district of Caracas to the applause of onlookers as his tearful mother said, “Leandro, I love you.”\n\n\n\n\n\nVenezuelan public television broadcast video of a girl covered in dust and wrapping herself in a dark sweatshirt as she emerged from rubble with the help of rescuers. Caracas metropolitan rescue team head José Luis Núñez said she was found in a 10-story building in La Guaira that collapsed and flattened “like a pancake.”\n\n\n\n“We want to highlight this girl’s strength, determination and will to live,” Núñez said.\n\n\n\nGovernment and rescuers face huge challenges\n\n\n\nThe natural disaster is the latest challenge for acting President Delcy Rodríguez, the former vice president who took office in January after the capture and removal from power of then-President Nicolás Maduro by the United States. Venezuela has been facing economic disarray for more than a decade and many people reject the legitimacy of the political movement Rodríguez represents.\n\n\n\nRodríguez declared a state of emergency in an address to the nation late Wednesday. She said the government was creating a $200 million reconstruction fund for damaged hospitals and homes.\n\n\n\nShe appealed to businesses Thursday to make heavy construction equipment available for rescue operations.\n\n\n\n“We hope to rescue as many living people as possible,” Rodríguez said.\n\n\n\nWhile Venezuela sits near multiple fault lines, its position straddling the South American and Caribbean plates makes strong earthquakes much less common than in other parts of Latin America.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe U.S. Geological Survey said both earthquakes were centered near Moron on the Caribbean coast, about 170 kilometers (105 miles) west of Caracas.\n\n\n\nThe one-two punch of the quakes, combined with the shallow seismic movements, amplified the destruction, said Marcos Ferreira, a geophysicist and researcher at the Geological Survey of Brazil.\n\n\n\n“It is as if I am screaming and then someone starts screaming, too. That amplifies the vibration and adds to the potential hazard,” Ferreira said.\n\n\n\nShortly after United Nations officials in Venezuela called on the government to lift social media restrictions so people can get potentially life-saving information, Venezuelans in the country were able to access X. The site had been blocked by Maduro since August 2024 in an attempt to suppress the exchange of information among those who rejected his claim of victory in the July presidential election.\n\n\n\nForeign governments offer assistance\n\n\n\nU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who spoke to Rodríguez following the quake, said the United States was immediately deploying assistance.\n\n\n\n“We have a whole-of-government response. It’ll be big; it’ll be fast; and it’ll be effective,” Rubio said, while acknowledging the closure of Venezuela’s main airport near Caracas created logistical challenges.\n\n\n\nVenezuelan public television showed the arrival of rescue workers and aid from Chile at a military base in Aragua state early Friday, while a team of 80 specialists and eight search dogs from Switzerland also arrived with aid supplies. Turkey announced two flights will leave Istanbul on Friday with military, medical and rescue personnel and a pair of search dogs. China also said it will provide assistance. Leaders from Qatar, Brazil, Spain, Portugal and Canada vowed to send help.\n\n\n\n\n\nRescue teams from El Salvador and the Dominican Republic arrived in Venezuela on Thursday, along with rescuers and material aid from Mexico.\n\n\n\n“No country is prepared to provide the response that’s needed. That’s what neighboring countries are there for,” Dominican Air Force Major Carlos Olivares said.\n\n\n\nThe Venezuelan diaspora also was helping. In Ecuador, Félix Rodríguez said his store was receiving donations from his fellow Venezuelans as well as Ecuadorians.\n\n\n\n“My business is always ready for whatever Venezuela needs,” he said.\n\n\n\nGabby Graham said she regularly sends money from Spokane, Washington, to Venezuela using a peer-to-peer payment to a local business that gives cash to her family. But since the earthquakes they can’t locate the business owner and she is unable to share funds for food, water, medication and toiletries.\n\n\n\n“I think it hasn’t been easy for them for years. Just now it’s just even worse because it’s about finding these things,” Graham said.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJanetsky reported from Mexico City. Associated Press journalists Julie Watson in San Diego, Hallie Golden in Seattle, India Grant in Mexico City, Geir Moulson in Berlin, Suzan Fraser in Ankara, Turkey, and Teresa Medrano in Madrid contributed to this report.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/venezuela-earthquakes-rescue-efforts-survivors-rubble/4041549/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Megan Janetsky, Andry Rincón and Juan Pablo Arraez | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-26T06:22:30.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26176565840260.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5472%2C3648","inBriefing":true,"slug":"rescuers-race-to-find-survivors-trapped-in-venezuela-quake-rubble-as-death-toll-climbs"},{"id":"ibz9eu","title":"A'ja Wilson scores 32 points as the Aces beat the Wings 99-84 to avoid a sweep","excerpt":"LAS VEGAS (AP) — A’ja Wilson scored 32 points and the Las Vegas Aces led nearly throughout to avoid being swept by Dallas with a 99-84 victory over the Wings on Thursday night.\n\n\n\nChelsea Gray finished with 12 points and nine assists for the Aces, becoming the fourth player in WNBA history with a...","content":"LAS VEGAS (AP) — A’ja Wilson scored 32 points and the Las Vegas Aces led nearly throughout to avoid being swept by Dallas with a 99-84 victory over the Wings on Thursday night.\n\n\n\nChelsea Gray finished with 12 points and nine assists for the Aces, becoming the fourth player in WNBA history with at least 4,500 points and 2,000 assists for her career. She has 2,003 assists.\n\n\n\nJackie Young added 20 points, including a four-point play in the third quarter, and Cheyenne Parker-Tyus totaled 13 points.\n\n\n\nPaige Bueckers scored 25 points for the Wings, and Jessica Sheppard had 22 points and 14 rebounds.\n\n\n\nThe Wings were looking for their first sweep of the Aces since 2018 after winning the first two, both at Dallas. Their most recent victory over Las Vegas was a 96-66 rout on June 15.\n\n\n\nThe Aces sent a message that this matchup would be quite different. They went on a 10-point run to take a 15-4 lead and led 28-17 after the first quarter.\n\n\n\n“We came in with the focus to kick their butts,” Parker-Tyus told NBA TV after the quarter.\n\n\n\nLas Vegas, which made 53.3% of its shots, went ahead by as many as 17 points. But Dallas kept chipping away and got to within 53-49 early in the third quarter.\n\n\n\nThe Wings, who were 2 of 21 from the 3-point arc, got no closer. Dallas didn’t get many second chances, with the Aces winning the rebounding battle 35-24.\n\n\n\nThe Aces have won nine of their past 11 games, but were coming off an 87-76 loss to New York on Tuesday night.\n\n\n\nUp next\n\n\n\nWings: Host Minnesota on Sunday.\n\n\n\nAces: At Chicago on Sunday.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/wnba/aja-wilson-scores-32-points-as-the-aces-beat-the-wings-99-84-to-avoid-a-sweep/4041545/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"MARK ANDERSON | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-26T06:16:54.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2025%2F05%2FUSATSI_26290885.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1920%2C1080","slug":"aja-wilson-scores-32-points-as-the-aces-beat-the-wings-99-84-to-avoid-a-sweep"},{"id":"meoown","title":"How audiobooks can help your child with summer reading","excerpt":"Children are encouraged to read 15 to 30 minutes a day, but during the summer, that may get lost. A local nonprofit said something free and easy can help parents encourage those reading minutes.\n\n\n\n“When kids hear someone else read to them, even if it’s an audiobook, it helps them to actually hea...","content":"Children are encouraged to read 15 to 30 minutes a day, but during the summer, that may get lost. A local nonprofit said something free and easy can help parents encourage those reading minutes.\n\n\n\n“When kids hear someone else read to them, even if it’s an audiobook, it helps them to actually hear how it’s supposed to sound,” Ayanna Jackson, Director of Programs at Catch Up & Read, said. “It helps them to understand the pacing. Young readers can learn about reading too fast or too slow, because they can hear someone else doing it.”\n\n\n\nJackson said this also helps build your child’s confidence.\n\n\n\n“They can hear exactly how words are pronounced, so they don’t have to worry about getting it wrong. They hear it first. They can even rewind it to hear it multiple times,” Jackson said.\n\n\n\nShe said it also helps with vocabulary building.\n\n\n\nCatch Up and Read hosts various ways to help increase childhood literacy throughout the school year. Their mission is to help students in underserved communities to read on grade level by third grade. Students who are not reading on grade level by third grade are four times more likely not to graduate high school.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNBC 5 is Reading With You all summer long, with book lists in English and Spanish as well as ways to earn free stuff throughout the summer for reading minutes.\nThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/how-audiobooks-can-help-your-child-with-summer-reading/4041542/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Laura Harris","publishDate":"2026-06-26T06:08:56.000Z","category":"library","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Fposter-frame-1782472308633.png%3Ffit%3D1920%2C1080%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"how-audiobooks-can-help-your-child-with-summer-reading"},{"id":"nsewdp","title":"Local nonprofit helps mothers achieve homeownership","excerpt":"June is National Homeownership Month, and with many families reporting homeownership is further away than ever before, Ascend Dallas’ Bright Beginnings Fund might be able to help.\n\n\n\nThe fund helps North Texas mothers who qualify turn savings into a path to owning their own home with the help of ...","content":"June is National Homeownership Month, and with many families reporting homeownership is further away than ever before, Ascend Dallas’ Bright Beginnings Fund might be able to help.\n\n\n\nThe fund helps North Texas mothers who qualify turn savings into a path to owning their own home with the help of financial empowerment and education. \n\n\n\nAmanda Gameros is one of those mothers.\n\n\n\n“My mom was a single mother, and we never owned a home,” Gameros said. “We always lived in apartments, but never owned anything of our own. I just knew when I got pregnant, I wanted to work towards getting my child a home to live in.”\n\n\n\nFor Ascend Dallas, it’s not just about getting families into their first home, but also helping families go from living paycheck to paycheck to building a stable future for their children. The Bright Beginnings Fund helps low-income mothers build savings through a combined match savings program and coaching to sustain it.\n\n\n\n“I knew that I wouldn’t be able to afford a home where I was. That’s where Ascend Dallas came in to help. They closed the gap. They helped me save and learn more about saving,” Gameros said.\n\n\n\nParticipants save their own money toward an approved goal. The hope is that these young mothers can work towards a 4:1 savings match that can go towards purchasing a home or starting a small business. That match can be up to 8:1 for education, workforce training, or career skills development.\n\n\n\nCurrent participants or recent graduates of Ascend Dallas’ Nurse-Family Partnership program are eligible to enroll. The NFP is an evidence-based program that provides nurse-led support and maternal care for first-time mothers. Nearly 75-percent of those in the program earn less than $31,000 a year.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/something-good/local-nonprofit-helps-mothers-achieve-homeownership/4041539/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Laura Harris","publishDate":"2026-06-26T06:07:39.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Fposter-frame-1782472363238.png%3Ffit%3D1920%2C1080%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"local-nonprofit-helps-mothers-achieve-homeownership"},{"id":"aahdim","title":"Vance says Watergate would be ‘a 12-hour news story' today","excerpt":"Vice President JD Vance on Thursday said the Watergate scandal that brought down President Richard Nixon would have been a blip in today’s news cycle, and he drew parallels between Nixon and President Donald Trump — arguing that both were targeted by “deep state” forces.\n\n\n\nVance described his ad...","content":"Vice President JD Vance on Thursday said the Watergate scandal that brought down President Richard Nixon would have been a blip in today’s news cycle, and he drew parallels between Nixon and President Donald Trump — arguing that both were targeted by “deep state” forces.\n\n\n\nVance described his admiration for Nixon during a conversation at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library in Yorba Linda, California. Widely expected to be a presidential contender in 2028, Vance spoke at the library while promoting his new book, “Communion.”\n\n\n\nAfter talking about the book and his faith journey, Vance shifted to Nixon, saying the legacy of the 37th president is “enjoying a bit of a renaissance.”\n\n\n\n“If Watergate happened tomorrow, it would be like a 12-hour news story. The idea that it would have taken down a presidency is crazy,” Vance said.\n\n\n\nHe went on: “If you look at the story of how the deep state took down Richard Nixon, it’s not all that different from what the same groups of people, the same institutions tried to do to Donald Trump in the first Trump administration.”\n\n\n\nVance then noted his own similarities with Nixon.\n\n\n\n“Young senator, vice president, writes some bestselling books, is hated by the media,” he said. “It kind of sounds like JD Vance. I’ve always liked Richard Nixon.”\n\n\n\nNixon was in his second term when he resigned over the Watergate scandal in 1974.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/politics/jd-vance-says-watergate-would-be-a-12-hour-news-story-today/4041534/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-26T05:53:56.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2277988183.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D8445%2C5630","slug":"vance-says-watergate-would-be-a-12-hour-news-story-today"},{"id":"tqlok3","title":"Turkey stuns USA 3-2 with final kick of World Cup Group D finale","excerpt":"That’s not quite the way the U.S. men’s national team wanted to end the World Cup group stage.\n\n\n\nWith the final action of the game, Turkish defender Kaan Ayhan stabbed home from close range in he 98th minute to take all three points in a 3-2 win in Los Angeles.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAyhan came off the bench in...","content":"That’s not quite the way the U.S. men’s national team wanted to end the World Cup group stage.\n\n\n\nWith the final action of the game, Turkish defender Kaan Ayhan stabbed home from close range in he 98th minute to take all three points in a 3-2 win in Los Angeles.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAyhan came off the bench in the 88th minute. The result didn’t matter, but the U.S. was seeking to go 3-0-0 for the first time ever in the World Cup group stage. But the Crescent-Stars claimed a moment of their own.\n\n\n\nHead coach Mauricio Pochettino went with almost an entirely rotated side, making nine changes from the 2-0 win vs. Australia. Weston McKennie captained the side and was the only regular starter in the lineup, with Ricardo Pepi staying in attack in place of Folarin Balogun.\n\n\n\nTurkey, on the other hand, came out strong with Arda Guler and Kenan Yildiz headlining the young stars. Orkun Kokcu and Baris Yilmaz also received deserved starts with their respective qualities. \n\n\n\nJust like the first two games, the U.S. opened the score early in the first half. It wasn’t an own goal this time, however.\n\n\n\nIn just the third minute, a Sebastian Berhalter corner kick from the left flank found Auston Trusty at the back post. The makeshift left-back controlled it well before drilling it home with his left foot.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBut the lead didn’t last for long.\n\n\n\nSeven minutes later, Turkey scored its first goal of the tournament when Arda Guler got in behind Mark McKenzie and Miles Robinson.\n\n\n\nThe Real Madrid star had no issue smashing it home with his left foot past backup goalie Matt Turner, who came in for Matt Freese.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe momentum went back to the U.S. from there, but it struggled to create consistent pressure against Turkey with Pepi up top and Tim Weah and Brendan Aaronson on the wings.\n\n\n\nEventually, the first wave of Turkish possession resulted in a goal. Kenan Yildiz showed off his potential by opening the action up on the left flank, then playing it to left-back Eren Elmali. Elmali then cut it back inside the box, where midfielder Orkun Kokcu tapped home in the 31st minute.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt came at an inopportune time for the U.S. as McKenzie had just put the ball in the net a few minutes earlier, though offsides ruled it out. Turkey then dominated possession until halftime, but didn’t score.\n\n\n\nThe USMNT’s lack of backup quality was evident at the interval, as only Trusty and some flashes of Berhalter stood out among players not named McKennie. Pepi didn’t get involved enough and the wing creation lacked due to the wrong profiles operating there.\n\n\n\nBut the Stars and Stripes got on the board next — and it was Berhalter. \n\n\n\nIn just the 49th minute, the U.S. had a long throw from the left flank. McKenzie put it in towards the goal, but it was cleared just outside the box. That’s where Berhalter came to meet it. And meet it he did, drilling it with technique beyond goalie Ugurcan Çakir.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChristian Pulisic then came off the bench for Weah on the left wing in the 58th minute, which uplifted the home crowd even more.\n\n\n\nHe immediately got involved near the box and even had some close efforts, one that grazed the post and another outside the box that just went wide.\n\n\n\nIt came down to the final minutes. There were seven added minutes of stoppage time, but the winning goal came beyond that.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe U.S. will now move onto the Round of 32, where it will meet Bosnia and Herzegovina next Wednesday at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium. Kickoff time is set for 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET.\n\n\n\nTurkey, meanwhile, will go home after losing its first two games to Australia and Paraguay.\n\n\n\nHow the U.S. responds to this partial setback, even if the result doesn’t matter, will be vital. Turkey didn’t attack much in the second half and relied on transition plays to build momentum. The U.S. backups were trying to earn more minutes down the line, but most failed to impress.\n\n\n\nThe main starters will be back for Bosnia, so the hope will be to stay as healthy as possible to truly embrace a deep run.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/world-cup/usa-turkey-score-trusty-guler/4041502/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Sanjesh Singh","publishDate":"2026-06-25T23:17:03.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2282840884-e1782447363310.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D4816%2C2906","slug":"turkey-stuns-usa-3-2-with-final-kick-of-world-cup-group-d-finale"},{"id":"ja3uiy","title":"Wyatt Langford powers Rangers past Blue Jays with three-run homer","excerpt":"Wyatt Langford hit a three–run home run, Jake Burger and Joc Pederson also went deep, and the Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 on Thursday night.\n\n\n\nPederson went 2 for 3 with two walks and scored twice as Texas bounced back after losing the previous two.\n\n\n\nToronto’s Kazuma Okamoto c...","content":"Wyatt Langford hit a three–run home run, Jake Burger and Joc Pederson also went deep, and the Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 on Thursday night.\n\n\n\nPederson went 2 for 3 with two walks and scored twice as Texas bounced back after losing the previous two.\n\n\n\nToronto’s Kazuma Okamoto cut the deficit to one with a two-run homer off Jacob Latz in the ninth, his 18th.\n\n\n\nLatz recovered by retiring Alejandro Kirk on a grounder and striking out pinch hitter Brandon Valenzuela for his 15th save in 17 chances.\n\n\n\nRangers shortstop Corey Seager went 0 for 3 and walked twice after being activated off the concussion list. The two-time World Series MVP missed 12 games.\n\n\n\nTexas left-hander MacKenzie Gore (5-6) allowed three runs and four hits in seven innings, snapping a four-start winless streak.\n\n\n\nPederson led off with his 12th homer, capping an 11-pitch at bat with a 402-foot drive into the second deck. He fouled off seven pitches before homering.\n\n\n\nLangford and Burger both connected in a five-run third. Langford, who also went deep in Wednesday’s loss at Miami, hit his eighth homer. Seven have come in 19 games since he returned from the injured list June 5.\n\n\n\nBurger’s two-run shot was his 14th.\n\n\n\nAll three homers came off Kevin Gausman (4-6), who allowed six runs and 10 hits in six innings, his sixth straight winless outing.\n\n\n\nGausman was hit hard by the Cubs in his previous start on June 19 when he gave up seven runs on seven hits in two innings.\n\n\n\nToronto scored three in the fifth. Davis Schneider hit a bases-loaded sacrifice fly and Myles Straw followed with a two-run double.\n\n\n\nThe Blue Jays are 10-17 in series openers.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/red-fever/wyatt-langford-powers-rangers-past-blue-jays-with-three-run-homer/4041485/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"The Association Press","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:03:11.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2282632967.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D3861%2C2574","slug":"wyatt-langford-powers-rangers-past-blue-jays-with-three-run-homer"},{"id":"swzev","title":"She brought her late dad's vintage camera to her wedding. The film developed with a surprise","excerpt":"For years, Mia Chard imagined what her wedding day would feel like without her dad.\n\n\n\nHer father, Doug Chard, who died in 2018 at age 72 after a long illness, had been one of her closest companions.\n\n\n\nMia describes her father as “tough and tender.” Friends often thought he looked intimidating, ...","content":"For years, Mia Chard imagined what her wedding day would feel like without her dad.\n\n\n\nHer father, Doug Chard, who died in 2018 at age 72 after a long illness, had been one of her closest companions.\n\n\n\nMia describes her father as “tough and tender.” Friends often thought he looked intimidating, she says, but he was patient, caring and one of the gentlest people she knew.\n\n\n\n“I considered him one of my best friends,” Chard, a 43-year-old social worker in Utah, tells TODAY.com.\n\n\n\nGrowing up, her mother, Susana, owned a wedding business. They spent countless hours arranging flowers, decorating venues and helping other couples celebrate milestones, even as Chard wondered whether she would ever have one of her own.\n\n\n\n“I felt very insecure about my ability to find a partner or have relationships,” she says.\n\n\n\nShe had spent most of her life single, something she spoke about openly online. One of those videos caught the attention of Sam Perez, a 41-year-old film and video editor. He reached out. She responded.\n\n\n\nBefore long, they were building a future together.\n\n\n\nAs she and Perez planned their May 2 wedding, memories of her father seemed woven into nearly every decision.\n\n\n\nMia Chard says the photos from her wedding were a sign from her late dad. Courtesy Mia Chard\n\n\n\n“There was so much of him in everything we were doing,” she says.\n\n\n\nOne choice felt especially important.\n\n\n\nHer mother hoped one of Chard’s brothers would walk her down the aisle. Her oldest brother was already officiating the ceremony. But Chard couldn’t bring herself to replace the role she had always imagined her father filling.\n\n\n\n“If it’s not Dad, it’s no one,’” she remembered thinking. “I’ll do it myself.’”\n\n\n\nSee Chard’s TikTok here: A Wedding Memory: My Dad’s Spirit Captured on Film.\n\n\n\nBefore the ceremony, she made sure to bring something that belonged to him: a camera.\n\n\n\nIt was a vintage Rollei film camera her father had purchased in the 1970s. He carried it through different chapters of his life.\n\n\n\nAfter his death, Chard began bringing the camera to take photos at birthdays, family gatherings and trips, as “a way to keep him on adventures with us,” she says. She continued using it regularly.\n\n\n\nOn her wedding day, she handed it to one of her brothers and asked him to photograph whatever caught his eye. Then she forgot about it.\n\n\n\nNearly a month later, the developed images arrived by email.\n\n\n\nChard opened the gallery expecting wedding photographs. Instead, the first image left her stunned. It was a photo of her father and mother together … from an occasion years ago.\n\n\n\n“And I’m like, ‘What is this?’”\n\n\n\nAs she continued scrolling, she realized something unusual had happened. Images from her wedding day had been overlaid with photographs from a family gathering decades earlier. The older images appeared to date back to her brother’s graduation in 1999.\n\n\n\nAt first, she was disappointed. Then the more she studied the photographs, the harder they were to dismiss as simply damaged film. Family members appeared layered across wedding scenes. In one image, Chard noticed how the overlapping exposures framed her as she walked down the aisle.\n\n\n\n“It felt meant to be,” she says. “It truly felt meant to be.”\n\n\n\nFor Chard, who admits she has often been skeptical of assigning meaning to unusual events, the experience felt different. She believes in something beyond this life, she says, but she has also lived with doubt. Unlike some family members who speak openly about sensing her father’s presence, Chard says she rarely experiences those moments herself.\n\n\n\n“There have been instances where I feel like he connects with me through music,” she says. “And I feel like he connects with me through pictures in some ways.”\n\n\n\nThe mystery of the film only deepened that feeling. Chard remembers purchasing new film and believing that was what had been loaded into the camera.\n\n\n\nAlthough she had been using the camera for years without incident, Chard says she believed she had loaded a new roll of film several months before the wedding. Instead, when the images were developed, she realized the roll already contained photographs taken decades earlier.\n\n\n\n“I just can’t explain how in the world that roll of film was in my camera,” she says.\n\n\n\nRight before Chard stepped down the aisle, she thought about her father.\n\n\n\n“I wanted him with me,” she says.\n\n\n\nWeeks later, when she opened the gallery and saw her parents staring back her from the first photograph, she felt she had her answer.\n\n\n\n“And he was.”\n\n\n\nIn a TikTok video, Chard reflected on the discovery, writing that it felt as though “the one person I had wanted at my wedding was trying to tell me he had been there all along.”\n\n\n\nShe believes her father was “right beside ‘his girl’” as she walked down the aisle.\n\n\n\n“He’s alive in my memories, he’s alive in my heart,” she wrote. “The man who showed me how to love is alive in every act of love that comes from me.”\n\n\n\nShe ended the post with a simple conclusion:\n\n\n\n“Of course he made it to my wedding day. I want to believe I have the pictures to prove it.”\n\n\n\nThis story first appeared on TODAY.com. More from TODAY:\n\n\n\n\nShe Brought Her Late Dad’s Vintage Camera to Her Wedding. The Film Developed With a Surprise\n\n\n\nAfter Hundreds of Women Wrote In, ‘Date My Dad’ Bachelor Went on 3 Dates: Watch What Happened!\n\n\n\nMariska Hargitay Says Broadway Debut Was ‘Cripplingly Terrifying.’ She Hung These 4 Pictures in Her Dressing Room for Inspiration","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/she-brought-her-late-dads-vintage-camera-to-her-wedding-the-film-developed-with-a-surprise/4041483/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Rachel Paula Abrahamson | TODAY","publishDate":"2026-06-25T21:47:35.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FScreenshot-2026-06-25-at-9.37.08-PM.png%3Ffit%3D561%2C386%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"she-brought-her-late-dads-vintage-camera-to-her-wedding-the-film-developed-with-a-surprise"},{"id":"ghfded","title":"Fort Worth animal shelters over capacity, prompting urgent call for adopters","excerpt":"Fort Worth Animal Care and Control is making an urgent plea for the community’s help as its shelters operate over capacity.\n\n\n\nThe city says more than 600 dogs and cats are currently in its care and is asking residents to consider adopting or fostering an animal to help ease overcrowding.\n\n\n\nCat ...","content":"Fort Worth Animal Care and Control is making an urgent plea for the community’s help as its shelters operate over capacity.\n\n\n\nThe city says more than 600 dogs and cats are currently in its care and is asking residents to consider adopting or fostering an animal to help ease overcrowding.\n\n\n\nCat occupancy has reached an alarming 253% capacity at the Silcox Animal Campus. The shelter is caring for 165 cats and kittens, despite having approximately 65 standard cat enclosures. \n\n\n\nThe Silcox Campus said a significant portion of the cat population consists of kittens younger than eight weeks old, many of whom are being housed in temporary accommodations not intended for long-term care.\n\n\n\n56 additional cats and kittens are being cared for at Henry’s Animal Campus.\n\n\n\nFort Worth Animal Care and Control said the need is equally urgent for dogs and puppies. \n\n\n\nDog occupancy has been pushed to 137% capacity at Silcox. That shelter is housing 442 dogs, filling all 321 available short- and long-term kennels. Many dogs are being housed in temporary outdoor kennels, according to Fort Worth Animal Care and Control.\n\n\n\nHenry’s Animal Campus is caring for 250 large-breed dogs.\n\n\n\nOfficials said people who choose to foster will receive food, supplies and other support from the shelter.\n\n\n\nThose interested in helping can visit the Silcox Animal Campus or Henry’s Animal Campus to learn more about adoption and foster opportunities.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/fort-worth-animal-shelters-over-capacity-urgent-call-adopters/4041473/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Alton Worley II and NBCDFW Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-25T21:15:29.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2025%2F04%2FGettyImages-1352534230.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D4360%2C2907","slug":"fort-worth-animal-shelters-over-capacity-prompting-urgent-call-for-adopters"},{"id":"kalr9l","title":"USMNT to face Bosnia and Herzegovina in World Cup Round of 32","excerpt":"The U.S. men’s national team now knows its opponent for the Round of 32.\n\n\n\nUp next in the World Cup on home soil is Bosnia and Herzegovina, the third-place finishers in Group B. \n\n\n\nIt’s an opponent that was widely known for a while, but needed final confirmation steps from FIFA before becoming ...","content":"The U.S. men’s national team now knows its opponent for the Round of 32.\n\n\n\nUp next in the World Cup on home soil is Bosnia and Herzegovina, the third-place finishers in Group B. \n\n\n\nIt’s an opponent that was widely known for a while, but needed final confirmation steps from FIFA before becoming official. Japan and Sweden’s 1-1 draw Thursday sealed it.\n\n\n\nThe game is set for Wednesday, July 1 at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium. Kick-off time is slated for 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.\n\n\n\nThe U.S. won Group D without kicking a ball. After a 4-1 win vs. Paraguay and a 2-0 victory vs. Australia, the U.S. claimed first place after Turkey lost its two games leading up to the group finale. Turkey then beat the U.S. 3-2 with the last kick of the game.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tMORE WORLD CUP COVERAGE\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2026 World Cup\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 24\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat we know about the Round of 32 World Cup schedule and teams so far\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2026 World Cup\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 22\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUSMNT in the World Cup semifinals? Why a former player believes\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWorld Cup\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 27\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhere do the USMNT's World Cup stars play professionally? Here are their clubs\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nBosnia and Herzegovina, a European country bordered alongside Croatia, Serbia and Montenegro, opened the tournament with a 1-1 draw to Canada. The Dragons lost 4-1 to Switzerland in the second game, but rebounded with a 3-1 win vs. Qatar to solidify their spot in the Round of 32.\n\n\n\nThe Dragons, ranked No. 62 by FIFA, made their first World Cup appearance in 2014 but failed to advance past the group.\n\n\n\nThe U.S. men’s national team made the Round of 16 in Qatar but fell to the Netherlands. The Stars and Stripes’ best finish came in the first ever World Cup in 1930, where it came in third out of 13 teams.\n\n\n\nBosnia is led by veteran defender Sead Kolasinac and 40-year-old striker Edin Dzeko, while winger Kerim Alajbegovic is breaking out alongside Esmir Bajraktarević, who was born in Appleton, Wisconsin.\n\n\n\nThe U.S. should have enough quality in each phase to get through with a win in front of its home support, but underdogs have been shining throughout the tournament. Head coach Mauricio Pochettino will need to balance his team well.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/world-cup/usmnt-bosnia-herzegovina-round-32-opponent/4041406/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Sanjesh Singh","publishDate":"2026-06-25T20:01:07.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Fbalogun-alajbegovic-getty-62526.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D2250%2C1269","slug":"usmnt-to-face-bosnia-and-herzegovina-in-world-cup-round-of-32"},{"id":"36keow","title":"Recap: Turkey stuns USA 3-2 late in final World Cup group game","excerpt":"What to KnowTurkey scored the winner in the 98th minute when Kaan Ayhan stabbed home from close range as the USMNT couldn’t clear its lines.Auston Trusty scored in the third minute off a corner kick from Sebastian Berhalter, drilling it home from close range with his left foot. Berhalter later eq...","content":"What to KnowTurkey scored the winner in the 98th minute when Kaan Ayhan stabbed home from close range as the USMNT couldn’t clear its lines.Auston Trusty scored in the third minute off a corner kick from Sebastian Berhalter, drilling it home from close range with his left foot. Berhalter later equalized in the 49th minute.Real Madrid young star Arda Guler equalized for Turkey in the 10th minute after getting in behind Mark McKenzie and Miles Robinson. Orkun Kokcu made it 2-1 in the 31st minute.Christian Pulisic came in off the bench in the 58th minute following a calf injury that kept him out of the 2-0 Australia win. He came close to scoring on two occasions. The Stars and Stripes had already won Group D, with Turkey being eliminated from Round of 32 contention following two scoreless losses vs. Australia and Paraguay.The U.S. came in ranked No. 14 by FIFA, with Turkey at No. 32 following a drop of 10 spots from the last ranking.The U.S. will play in the Round of 32 on Wednesday, July 1 at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, with the opponent being Bosnia and Herzegovina.\n\n\n\nThis live blog on the USMNT-Turkey World Cup group-stage game has ended. Follow more coverage here.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/world-cup/usa-turkiye-score-live-updates/4040725/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Sanjesh Singh","publishDate":"2026-06-25T19:45:09.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2283364859_8b3e78-e1782446925451.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5502%2C2944","slug":"recap-turkey-stuns-usa-3-2-late-in-final-world-cup-group-game"},{"id":"dn93c1","title":"‘X-Men' star Tyler Mane opens up about breast cancer diagnosis: ‘Check yourselves, men'","excerpt":"Tyler Mane never imagined the hard lump that appeared on the left side of his chest would turn out to be breast cancer.\n\n\n\nThe “X-Men” actor and former wrestler says he first noticed it last fall, but wasn’t overly concerned. He thought it would go away. It was his wife, Renae, who urged him to g...","content":"Tyler Mane never imagined the hard lump that appeared on the left side of his chest would turn out to be breast cancer.\n\n\n\nThe “X-Men” actor and former wrestler says he first noticed it last fall, but wasn’t overly concerned. He thought it would go away. It was his wife, Renae, who urged him to get the lump checked out and removed this spring.\n\n\n\nThe diagnosis: invasive ductal carcinoma.\n\n\n\nIt was caught early, at Stage 1, when it hadn’t yet spread. Genetic testing revealed Mane has a gene mutation that increases his risk of breast cancer and other types, too.\n\n\n\n“It never even crossed my mind that I would be having male breast cancer,” Mane, 61, who lives in Atlanta, tells TODAY.com in a digital exclusive interview.\n\n\n\n“I was being conscious of heart conditions, but never breast cancer… I really want to say, ‘Check yourselves, men.’”\n\n\n\nHe announced his diagnosis on Instagram this month, calling it “super rare.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFewer than 1% of breast cancer cases occur in men, according to the American Cancer Society. Mane is one of 2,670 men expected to be diagnosed with the disease in the U.S. in 2026.\n\n\n\nFor men, the average lifetime risk of getting breast cancer is about 1 in 755, compared to 1 in 8 for women.\n\n\n\nMane going public “is a valuable reminder that men can get breast cancer,” Dr. Harold Burstein, director of breast cancer education at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, told NBC News.\n\n\n\nFor many men, “it’s just not widely known that it’s a possibility,” Burstein added.\n\n\n\nHow Mane discovered the breast cancer\n\n\n\nMane says his first reaction was to keep his diagnosis secret, calling it “kind of embarrassing.”\n\n\n\nHe explains he’s always been self-conscious about his chest.\n\n\n\n“It’s been an issue for me because that’s where I carry my fat,” Mane says.\n\n\n\n“All the way through high school, I had a fattier chest, meatier chest, and some kids can be cruel and make fun of you.”\n\n\n\nWhen the former wrestler started a health journey about two years ago, he had a DEXA scan to measure his body fat percentage and was shocked to discover it came in at 33%. Mane then started working out to get back into shape, and it dropped to 16% last fall. That’s when he began noticing the lump in his left breast, close to his nipple.\n\n\n\n“That was pretty much the only sign that I had,” he says.\n\n\n\n“(But) as a guy, you just put stuff off. You go, ‘I’ll get better, I’ll be fine. Don’t worry about it, it’ll go away.’”\n\n\n\nIn the spring, Mane’s brother died of a massive heart attack. Health was on the family’s mind, and Mane’s wife insisted he have a doctor look at the lump.\n\n\n\nHis primary care physician “kind of dismissed it,” but said he could go to a dermatologist, Mane recalls. The dermatologist sent him to a surgeon, who removed the lump on April 1.\n\n\n\nThe biopsy results revealed it was invasive ductal carcinoma, the most common type of breast cancer in men, according to the National Library of Medicine.\n\n\n\n“That’s when my life changed,” Mane says.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCelebrity News\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 10\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFormer wrestler Tyler Mane says he was diagnosed with breast cancer\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tArtificial Intelligence\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOct 22, 2025\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExclusive: ‘Revolutionary' AI-powered mammograms can predict breast cancer risk\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nGenetic testing reveals risk factor\n\n\n\nHe underwent a PET scan and had three lymph nodes removed from his left armpit. All came back clear, confirming it was Stage 1 cancer. No more breast tissue needed to be removed.\n\n\n\nGenetic testing revealed that Mane has the BRCA2 mutation, which increases a person’s risk of developing breast cancer and other cancers. “I am definitely a mutant,” he jokes, adding that it’s important information for his two children.\n\n\n\nOther testing showed Mane’s removed tumor was fast-growing, so he started four rounds of chemotherapy to make sure no cancer cells would be left behind. His first session was on June 8, and he has three weeks in between the treatments.\n\n\n\nThe former wrestler does squats and pushups to keep up his strength.\n\n\n\n“Right now, I’m feeling fine, but it has been a roller coaster,” he says, noting his facial hair is starting to fall out. “I was very tired, resting all the time, but you have to keep a strong mindset to come through this.”\n\n\n\nMane takes an estrogen blocker since his cancer was hormone receptor (HR) positive, which means it grows in response to estrogen.\n\n\n\nHe’ll undergo radiation once the chemotherapy is finished.\n\n\n\nTyler Mane’s wife, Renae, encouraged him to get the lump in his chest seen by a doctor. (Taylor Hill / WireImage)\n\n\n\nMission to raise awareness\n\n\n\nMane is grateful to all the fans who’ve reached out to support and encourage him. His next project is “Mane AF,” a podcast he plans to do with his wife that focuses on “dealing with midlife mayhem and marriage,” he says. It’s launching in about a month.\n\n\n\nBut his big mission is to raise awareness about breast cancer in men. Men have reached out to him on social media saying they wish they had gotten checked earlier, before their disease reached Stage 3 or 4.\n\n\n\nMen are more likely than women to die after being diagnosed with breast cancer, studies have found. One reason is that more men are diagnosed once the disease has already spread, which is likely due to a lack of awareness about breast cancer in men and screening for it, researchers noted.\n\n\n\nMane wants other men to know they’re not alone. He’s no longer embarrassed about his diagnosis.\n\n\n\n“Becoming an advocate for it is something that I felt that I had to do,” he says.\n\n\n\n“There’s no use hiding from stuff like that, because our bodies are our bodies, and we’re designed the way we are, and we have one go ‘round in life and make the best of it.”\n\n\n\nThis story first appeared on TODAY.com. More from TODAY:\n\n\n\n\nShe Brought Her Late Dad’s Vintage Camera to Her Wedding. The Film Developed With a Surprise\n\n\n\nAfter Hundreds of Women Wrote In, ‘Date My Dad’ Bachelor Went on 3 Dates: Watch What Happened!\n\n\n\nMariska Hargitay Says Broadway Debut Was ‘Cripplingly Terrifying.’ She Hung These 4 Pictures in Her Dressing Room for Inspiration\n\n\n\n\n\nThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/health/tyler-mane-discusses-breast-cancer-diagnosis/4041443/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"A. Pawlowski | TODAY","publishDate":"2026-06-25T19:41:32.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2163083177_059c5d-e1782431127705.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D6000%2C3380","slug":"x-men-star-tyler-mane-opens-up-about-breast-cancer-diagnosis-check-yourselves-men"},{"id":"ae6gg3","title":"How to help those impacted by earthquakes in Venezuela","excerpt":"Search and rescue efforts are underway in Venezuela after powerful 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes  struck Wednesday evening, rattling the nation in one of its strongest seismic events in more than a century.\n\n\n\nThe quakes were felt across the region, leaving at least 164 people dead, more tha...","content":"Search and rescue efforts are underway in Venezuela after powerful 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes  struck Wednesday evening, rattling the nation in one of its strongest seismic events in more than a century.\n\n\n\nThe quakes were felt across the region, leaving at least 164 people dead, more than 1,000 injured and thousands reported missing as officials worked to gauge the full scope of the disaster. \n\n\n\nCoastal areas like La Guaira, just north of Caracas, appear to be among the hardest hit, with some of the highest casualties and most extensive damage reported so far, according to officials.\n\n\n\nWhile the full extent of the damage is not yet clear, officials say emergency crews and aid groups have begun mobilizing across the country.\n\n\n\nHere are some ways to support people impacted by the earthquakes. Follow the links to learn more about the organizations and how to volunteer or donate.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVenezuela\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t19 hours ago\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDesperate search for survivors under rubble after Venezuela quakes kill at least 235\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVenezuela\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t19 hours ago\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDevastating scenes in La Guaira show aftermath of Venezuela earthquakes\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nBefore you give\n\n\n\nAs always, experts recommend making sure a charity is legitimate before you donate and choosing groups that are well-established. You can find information about them on GuideStar and Charity Navigator.\n\n\n\nHow to help\n\n\n\nAirlink\n\n\n\nAirlink is working with airline and logistics partners to mobilize humanitarian partners to help communities across Venezuela by sending: \n\n\n\n\nSearch and rescue and emergency medical teams\n\n\n\nDisaster assessment and management teams\n\n\n\nUrgently-needed aid, including medical supplies, medicines, water filters, food, shelter supplies and more\n\n\n\n\nWith damage to the largest airport in Venezuela, Simón Bolívar International Airport, temporarily pausing flights into the country, Airlink is working to find routes for responders. For more information, click here.\n\n\n\nAmericares\n\n\n\nAmericares trains local health workers to help people cope with the trauma of natural disasters and provides medical assistance to health facilities throughout the country. The Americares emergency team, including staff from the region, is assessing urgent health needs for survivors. They are also coordinating their response with the Pan American Health Organization, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and other disaster response organizations. Click here to learn more.\n\n\n\nCORE\n\n\n\nCORE, or Community Organized Relief Effort, delivers life-saving resources in the immediate aftermath – and empowers communities to be self-reliant in the long run. Its emergency response team is deploying and actively coordinating with trusted partners to assess the widespread needs on the ground. Visit CORE’s website for more information.\n\n\n\nDirect Relief\n\n\n\nDirect Relief maintains emergency medicines commonly requested during earthquake events, including wound care, surgical supplies, antibiotics, field medic packs to equip first responders and search and rescue crews, and more. The organization will continue to respond to requests in the region as they become known. To discover more about the relief efforts, click here.\n\n\n\nDoctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)\n\n\n\nDoctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) works to help people overcome significant barriers to health care by providing essential medical services and supporting the local health system. MSF teams in Caracas are assessing the situation and donating emergency trauma kits to hospitals. For more information on MSF, visit the website.\n\n\n\nGlobal Empowerment Mission (GEM)\n\n\n\nGEM is a disaster relief organization. The GEM team, partnered with I Love Venezuela, is currently mobilizing in response to the developing situation. The reconnaissance and emergency response teams will be assessing needs, coordinating with local partners, and beginning response operations. To learn more about GEM, click here.\n\n\n\nInternational Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC)\n\n\n\nThe International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC) said the Venezuelan Red Cross is continuing care in a network of hospitals and polyclinics. Rescue teams are supporting evacuation and search efforts. The Venezuelan Red Cross said its headquarters was among the buildings affected by the earthquake and the group is accounting for the safety of its staff and volunteers. Click here to learn more about IFRC’s relief efforts..\n\n\n\nInternational Rescue Committee (IRC)\n\n\n\nIRC teams are on the ground in Venezuela delivering urgent health, nutrition, WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene), protection, education, food security, and livelihood services. For more details on IRC in Venezuela, click here.\n\n\n\nIslamic Relief\n\n\n\nIslamic Relief is launching an emergency appeal to support those affected. Its members will be working with partners and local authorities to deliver lifesaving aid. For more information, including how to donate, click here.\n\n\n\nOCHA\n\n\n\nThe United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is rapidly deploying urban search and rescue teams — highly specialized emergency response units — through the International Search and Rescue Advisory Group, a U.N. advisory body. To discover more about OCHA, visit the website.\n\n\n\nProject HOPE\n\n\n\nProject HOPE is a U.S.-based international humanitarian aid nonprofit. The organization is mobilizing medical assistance, with international emergency medical personnel and a K-9 search and rescue team on standby. For more information, including how to support, click here.\n\n\n\nSave the Children\n\n\n\nThe international youth humanitarian group says it has already released emergency funds and stands ready to deliver health services, child protection support, shelter, food and essential relief items as needed. Click here to discover more about Save the Children.\n\n\n\nWorld Central Kitchen\n\n\n\nJose Andres’ World Central Kitchen also is on the ground in Venezuela providing food and water to evacuated residents, first responders and tourists. World Center Kitchen typically activates a network of local restaurants, food trucks and emergency kitchens. Visit the website to learn more about World Central Kitchen’s relief efforts.\n\n\n\nWorld Food Program USA\n\n\n\nWorld Food Program USA — and the international program The World Food Programme — delivers lifesaving food aid and is gearing up to support emergency response efforts in Venezuela. For more information including donations, click here.\n\n\n\nWorld Vision\n\n\n\nThe aid organization World Vision has people in Venezuela and said it was activating its emergency response including:\n\n\n\n\nEmergency food assistance to prevent hunger and malnutrition \n\n\n\nClean water and hygiene supplies to reduce the spread of disease \n\n\n\nTemporary shelter materials for families who have lost their homes \n\n\n\nMedical care and essential supplies for those injured or at risk \n\n\n\nChild-friendly spaces to provide safety, stability, and emotional care after trauma \n\n\n\n\nClick here to learn more about World Vision’s aid efforts.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/how-to-help-those-impacted-by-earthquakes-in-venezuela/4041360/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Alexis Garcia","publishDate":"2026-06-25T18:56:26.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FVENEZUELA-EARTHQUAKE-2282736489-Getty.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1200%2C675","slug":"how-to-help-those-impacted-by-earthquakes-in-venezuela"},{"id":"rq5mg","title":"Democratic rift over the party's future widens amid the left's New York victories","excerpt":"A trio of democratic socialist victories in New York City this week is deepening a schism among Democrats over who should lead the party and determine its direction as the midterms approach — and as the 2028 presidential race looms not far beyond.\n\n\n\nThe party’s left flank took a victory lap afte...","content":"A trio of democratic socialist victories in New York City this week is deepening a schism among Democrats over who should lead the party and determine its direction as the midterms approach — and as the 2028 presidential race looms not far beyond.\n\n\n\nThe party’s left flank took a victory lap after insurgent candidates backed by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani all won Tuesday night, knocking off a pair of House incumbents as well as the handpicked successor of a retiring congresswoman. \n\n\n\nThe results pushed long-held tensions into public view once again. Some in the establishment called for candidates to stop identifying as Democrats and instead start their own party if they detest its leaders so much. Others even accused Mamdani of trying to “blow up” the party.\n\n\n\nDemocratic congressional candidate Brad Lander, second right, arrives with Mamdani for an election night watch party on Tuesday. (Ryan Murphy / AP)\n\n\n\n“The constant bashing does hurt the Democratic Party’s brand. There’s a difference between constructive criticism and destructive criticism,” former Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison told NBC News, noting his objections had nothing to do with ideology. “Everyone wants to be the person throwing rocks at the house until they realize they’re the one expected to move in.”\n\n\n\n“I’ve even had conversations with people who are widely viewed as potential presidential candidates and told them it’s ultimately counterproductive,” he continued. “If you win the nomination, you inherit that party. Why spend years weakening the very vehicle you’ll eventually need to carry your message to the American people?”\n\n\n\nThose on both sides of the divide acknowledged that New York City is far more liberal than the swing states and districts that will determine whether the party wins majorities this fall. But progressive Democrats argue it’s undeniable that they are the ascendant wing. \n\n\n\n“The establishment and recycled faces need to step aside stage left,” said Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., who is widely expected to pursue a 2028 White House bid. “We need a new generation of bold progressive leadership that says ‘no’ to foreign war and takes on the massive economic inequality.” \n\n\n\nThe latest round of primary wins has plunged Democrats deeper into a tug-of-war over the direction of their party. It’s remained an open question since losses in 2024 turned over the White House and both congressional chambers to Republicans. At least part of the party blamed establishment Democrats, casting party elders as more interested in entrenched power than appealing to the kind of voters who helped usher in President Donald Trump’s second term. \n\n\n\nToday, the fissures in the Democratic Party go beyond progressives versus moderates, extending to critics of Israel versus supporters of the Jewish state, those backed by the party establishment versus insurgents, and those who accept corporate money versus those who refuse it. \n\n\n\nRebecca Katz, whose firm Fight Agency has worked with a number of the anti-establishment candidates, said there are different tactics and strategies for winning in New York City compared to winning in swing territory. She cautioned against taking “too much” from the victories on Tuesday when broadening out to think about where the Democratic Party is writ large ahead of the midterms.\n\n\n\nBut one through line, she said, is that the winning candidates in New York have adapted to the modern campaign landscape, while the more traditional Democratic playbook has not kept up with the realities of running in 2026.\n\n\n\n“Voters don’t care about labels, they care about ‘what you are going to do for me,’” she said. “I would guess most voters do not know the difference in labels between a progressive or a populist or a centrist.”\n\n\n\nJoseph Geevarghese, executive director of Our Revolution, the group Bernie Sanders founded, was more blunt on whether the far left was attempting to take over the Democratic Party: “Yes, we are!” \n\n\n\n“There’s been a longtime struggle within the Democratic Party, but in particular, over the last 10 years, over who sets the direction,” said Geevarghese, who said the group has cultivated a bench of candidates that is now rising to higher ranks of power. That includes people who have taken positions within the party infrastructure after feeling it was stacked against them. “We’re probably a more formidable force than we’ve ever been.” \n\n\n\nThis week’s victories follow other contested primary wins for outsider progressive and socialist candidates in recent months, including veteran and oyster farmer Graham Platner in the Maine Senate primary, Randy Villegas in a California swing district, state Rep. Chris Rabb in a blue district in Philadelphia, and Adam Hamawy and Rep. Analilia Mejia in a pair of New Jersey districts. \n\n\n\nPlatner’s candidacy ignited its own intraparty war in Maine, with some more establishment Democrats saying he carried too much baggage to defeat veteran Republican Susan Collins. But Platner supporters cast critics as those unhappy with his outsider tendencies. On the other side, some Democrats working in Maine politics were still hopeful Platner would somehow drop out even after clinching the nomination. \n\n\n\nIn ongoing contests, left-aligned candidates Abdul El-Sayed and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan are top contenders in Democratic Senate primaries in Michigan and Minnesota, respectively. Beyond that, two of the most popular figures on the left remain Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Both identify as democratic socialists.\n\n\n\nThe liberal grassroots group Roots Action said in a statement Wednesday that the New York victories meant “we’re on track to have one of the most progressive Democratic caucuses ever in the House. That means more pressure on the corporatist Democrats, and leaders who are willing to truly stand up to the fascistic Republican Party.”\n\n\n\nSome Democratic strategists say those on the far left are giving themselves too much credit, predicting their limitations in vital battlegrounds that will decide the partisan balance of power in Washington and in the states.\n\n\n\nOne strategist, Josh Marcus-Blank, pointed to the strong Democratic candidacies of Roy Cooper for Senate in North Carolina and Rob Sand for governor in Iowa, who are running ads designed to appeal to people “in the middle” and on the right. \n\n\n\n“They would be winning seats that Democrats have not been able to win for decades, and that is the lesson that we should be taking: How were they able to do that?” Marcus-Blank said of Cooper and Sand. Referring to the Democratic Socialists of America, he continued, “There is nothing to really take away from the DSA victory in New York that should be applied to North Carolina or Iowa, and folks should be able to recognize that.” \n\n\n\nAndrew Mamo, a spokesperson for The Bench, a group that is seeking to boost Democrats in contested primaries, said left-wing candidates have a ceiling of 30% in swing districts, while in New York City they’re able to break 50%.\n\n\n\n“So be it,” he said of the ultraprogressive victories in New York City.\n\n\n\nCenter-left candidates emerged in contested House primaries elsewhere in the country on Tuesday, including former Rep. Ben McAdams in the Democratic contest for Utah’s 1st District who won over a rival backed by Sanders. In Maryland, state Del. Adrian Boafo won a deeply contested primary over multiple candidates who ran to his left while seeking to succeed longtime Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Md.\n\n\n\n“In swing states and swing districts, they are voting for candidates that they believe can win the general. Roy Cooper took the primary in North Carolina by storm,” said Neera Tanden, president of the Center for American Progress, a Democratic think tank. “In some cities, not illegitimately, people are interested in putting up more liberal candidates. But I think that the health of the party is seen in whether you’re winning difficult races. And that’s the big test.” \n\n\n\nTanden argued that successful candidates have connected with voters with an economically populist message, pointing to Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico. \n\n\n\n“I don’t think economic populism is definitely left or right,” Tanden added. “Talarico in many ways is more moderate than Jasmine Crockett, but he has a very economically populist message.” \n\n\n\nSupport for democratic socialism is already on the rise in big cities. A democratic socialist recently advanced to the mayoral runoff in Los Angeles. A DSA member, Janeese Lewis George, just won the Democratic primary for Washington, D.C., mayor, too, and in Seattle, democratic socialist Katie Wilson took office earlier this year.\n\n\n\nAndrew Bard Epstein, communications director for Claire Valdez, the Mamdani-backed democratic socialist state assembly member who posted a huge margin of victory in the primary for New York’s 7th District on Tuesday, said there are lessons to extrapolate from the New York results to the rest of the country.\n\n\n\n“Democratic voters in New York City and around the country are done with the establishment of their party,” he said, calling out how the party’s establishment handled the war in Gaza and economic inequality. “I have never been more hopeful about taking back this party and turning it into an actual fighting force for the working class of this country.”\n\n\n\nEpstein said he welcomes Democratic leaders brushing off the advances of the party’s left flank in New York City by arguing such gains are not possible in swingier territory, saying the notion is “a self-flattering delusion.” He pointed to Platner’s victory in Maine and El-Sayed’s standing ahead of Michigan’s August primary as examples of left-wing candidates on the march elsewhere.\n\n\n\n“It’s not even really worth challenging those claims, because I think that they serve this insurgent movement,” he said. “The more this part of establishment tells themselves that their silence or complicity on the genocide in Gaza doesn’t matter, that their failure to mount a real working-class progressive populist alternative to MAGA fascism doesn’t matter, the more they will lose, and the better chance we have of turning this party into something we can actually be proud of.”\n\n\n\nTré Easton, a former top staffer for Sen. John Fetterman who now works at the Searchlight Institute, a new liberal think tank, pointed to McAdams’ victory in Utah and said, “everyone interested in a purely factional approach to this stuff has lost the plot.”\n\n\n\n“The Democratic Party has always been a ragtag coalition between center and left,” he added. “That’s not changing.”\n\n\n\nHe said that some positions espoused by Darializa Avila Chevalier — the most controversial of the three Mamdani-backed House candidates who won Tuesday, defeating Rep. Adriano Espaillat — concern him. But Easton said her victory is “a challenge we can address pretty easily and effectively.”\n\n\n\n“In short, everyone needs to chill,” he continued. “It’s a coalition. Sometimes one flank will be up. Sometimes another flank will!”","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/democratic-rift-future-new-york-victories/4041363/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Natasha Korecki and Allan Smith | NBC News","publishDate":"2026-06-25T17:27:24.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FCongressional-Candidate-Brad-Lander-Holds-Primary-2283036929-Getty.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D8192%2C5464","slug":"democratic-rift-over-the-partys-future-widens-amid-the-lefts-new-york-victories"},{"id":"pmtohy","title":"When a rip current sucks you out to sea, try not to panic","excerpt":"To someone who is getting sucked out to sea by a rip current, “Don’t panic!” may be difficult to heed, even if that’s exactly what you should do. But lifeguards say to not only relax but flip over and float out of the danger.\n\n\n\nRip currents are one of the coast’s greatest dangers and account for...","content":"To someone who is getting sucked out to sea by a rip current, “Don’t panic!” may be difficult to heed, even if that’s exactly what you should do. But lifeguards say to not only relax but flip over and float out of the danger.\n\n\n\nRip currents are one of the coast’s greatest dangers and account for the most beach rescues every year. About 100 people drown from rip currents along U.S. beaches each year, according to the United States Lifesaving Association. And more than 80% of beach rescues annually involve rip currents.\n\n\n\nAlready this year, there have been at least 21 people killed from rip currents in U.S. waters, according to the National Weather Service.\n\n\n\nHere are some things to know about rip currents:\n\n\n\nRip currents can be hard to spot\n\n\n\nRip currents are narrow columns of water flowing rapidly away from the beach. They don’t pull swimmers under water, but can carry them out a fair distance from shore.\n\n\n\n“A rip current is like a river that pulls out to sea,” said San Diego Lifeguard Marine Safety Lt. Charlie Knight. “So when the waves come into the beach, it needs somewhere to go. And so it takes these little channels out that we call rip currents to put all that water back into the ocean.”\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExtreme Weather\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 2\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExtreme weather can whip up anxiety. Here's how having a safety plan can help\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclimate change\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 28\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThink it's hot now? The next five years will smash records, U.N. says\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExtreme Weather\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 6\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOdds of a ‘super El Niño' increase, adding to fears of extreme weather around the world\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nLow spots along the beach, or areas near jetties or piers, are often where rip currents form. They can be connected to stormy weather but also sometimes occur during sunny days. They can be hard to detect because the surface water often appears calm.\n\n\n\nThe current can flow as fast as 8 feet per second, faster than even a strong swimmer can overcome, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.\n\n\n\nIt’s nearly impossible to fight rip currents\n\n\n\nThe most frequent advice from beach rescue teams and weather forecasters is to “’flip, float and follow.” Flipping over to float makes it easier to stay calm, conserves energy and keeps the airways open while the swimmer is in the rip current’s grip.\n\n\n\nIt’s nearly impossible to fight the current directly. Many swimmers who get in trouble tire themselves out trying to get back to the beach, lifeguards say.\n\n\n\n“People tend to panic when they can’t get into the beach, and that’s when we have problems,” Knight said. “So if you are caught in a rip current, the biggest thing is don’t panic, stay calm, flip over onto your back, float and allow the rip current to take you out.”\n\n\n\nOnce the rip current dissipates, it might leave the swimmer out in deeper water. Lifeguards recommend raising an arm to signal for help.\n\n\n\nLook for flags warning of rip current conditions\n\n\n\nFlags with different colors are used to warn beachgoers of various hazards.\n\n\n\nRed means a high hazard, yellow means a moderate threat and green means low danger. There’s also purple for dangerous sea life, such as jellyfish, and double red when a beach is closed for any reason.\n\n\n\nThe National Weather Service posts rip current risks on its websites around the coasts and has developed a computer model that can predict when conditions exist that may lead to their formation up to six days in advance for the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts, Puerto Rico, Hawaii and Guam.\n\n\n\nIf possible, it’s best to swim near a lifeguard station.\n\n\n\nWhat to do when swimmer is spotted in a rip current\n\n\n\nIt can be dangerous to try to rescue someone caught in a rip current, officials say. Often the people trying to perform the rescue can get into trouble themselves.\n\n\n\nIt’s best to find a lifeguard, if there is one, or call 911 if a struggling swimmer is spotted. \n\n\n\n___\n\n\n\nThe Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Department of Science Education and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The AP is solely responsible for all content.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/rip-current-sea-try-not-to-panic/4041314/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Javier Arciga | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-25T16:52:42.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26174639617644.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1200%2C697","slug":"when-a-rip-current-sucks-you-out-to-sea-try-not-to-panic"},{"id":"qs5qno","title":"Major bipartisan housing bill on hold as President ties signature to election bill","excerpt":"A landmark housing bill designed to make it easier to buy a home is on hold.\n\n\n\nThis week, lawmakers overwhelmingly approved the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a bipartisan measure aimed at increasing the nation’s housing supply and making it easier to build new homes.\n\n\n\nHours before Presiden...","content":"A landmark housing bill designed to make it easier to buy a home is on hold.\n\n\n\nThis week, lawmakers overwhelmingly approved the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a bipartisan measure aimed at increasing the nation’s housing supply and making it easier to build new homes.\n\n\n\nHours before President Donald Trump was scheduled to sign the bill into law, he announced he would not sign it until Congress passes the SAVE America Act. That bill would require voters to show identification and documents proving U.S. citizenship to vote.\n\n\n\nMany lawmakers and local housing advocates are disappointed that the housing bill, which received overwhelming bipartisan support, is being tied to unrelated legislation.\n\n\n\nAmong its many provisions, the bill creates new programs for housing funding and home repairs. It would also streamline some federal reviews to help speed up construction and reauthorize programs that help organizations like Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity build new homes.\n\n\n\nAshley Brundage, CEO of Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity, said the legislation would provide additional resources to help address the region’s affordable housing shortage.\n\n\n\n“A lot of new funding and reauthorization of current funding will help increase the supply of affordable homes and affordable apartments that we’re able to put on the ground here in the city,” Brundage said. “More homes is really what we need here. We’ve got a gap of 16,000 affordable homes for sale in the city of Dallas.”\n\n\n\nIf the president neither signs nor vetoes the bill and Congress remains in session, the legislation could still become law after 10 days under the U.S. Constitution.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/housing-bill-on-hold-trump-ties-signature-election-bill/4041347/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Brittney Johnson","publishDate":"2026-06-25T16:35:51.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2024%2F07%2FINSURANCE-SHOPPING-ZOGA-PKG-07-31-2024-10.14.52-AM_2024-07-31-18-26-05.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1920%2C1080","slug":"major-bipartisan-housing-bill-on-hold-as-president-ties-signature-to-election-bill"},{"id":"nn0vh1","title":"Driver pleads guilty, admits to falling asleep in 7-vehicle pileup that killed 5, injured 4","excerpt":"A driver who admitted he was behind the wheel of a tractor-trailer when he fell asleep and collided with stopped traffic pleaded guilty Thursday to nine charges related to the deadly 7-car pileup that killed five people and injured four others.\n\n\n\nA plea hearing was scheduled for Thursday for 28-...","content":"A driver who admitted he was behind the wheel of a tractor-trailer when he fell asleep and collided with stopped traffic pleaded guilty Thursday to nine charges related to the deadly 7-car pileup that killed five people and injured four others.\n\n\n\nA plea hearing was scheduled for Thursday for 28-year-old Alexis Osmani Gonzalez Companioni related to the June 28, 2025, crash. At that hearing, which came just three days before the first anniversary of the crash, Gonzalez Companioni pleaded guilty to nine felonies, including five counts of 2nd degree manslaughter and four counts of 2nd degree aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.\n\n\n\nJudge Casey Blair of the 86th District Court accepted the plea bargain and sentenced Gonzalez Companioni to 20 years in state prison, after which he will be deported. Gonzalez Compan\n\n\n\nKilled in the horrific crash were four members of one family and the driver of another vehicle. The victims were identified as 79-year-old Billy McKellar, 52-year-old Zabar McKellar, 45-year-old Krishaun McKellar and 16-year-old Kason McKellar. The family was all riding in their Ford F-150 pickup truck with 20-year-old Evan McKellar, who survived the crash that killed her brother, parents and grandfather.\n\n\n\n“But you know what God wants us to do? Love you, one another, as he has. Love us so, son, I forgive you. I love you because I’m supposed to love you. And we will continue to lift you up in prayer, as well as your family and the Gregory family. We got you,” said Ella Horne, Zabar McKellar’s mother, during victim impact statements after the sentencing.\n\n\n\nNicole Gregory was also killed. The 49-year-old woman from Dallas was driving her 2021 Jeep Compass when she was hit. Her mother, Emily LaJeunesse, also addressed the defendant after sentencing.\n\n\n\n“Young man, you took my daughter away, and I want you to remember her name for the rest of your life. Her name was Nicole Monique Lajeunesse Gregory and I pray that the Lord has mercy on your soul,” LaJeunesse said. \n\n\n\nDrivers and passengers of four other vehicles were also involved in the crash. Three people in a 2013 Ford Mustang were injured in the crash but were not hospitalized. Four others in three other vehicles were involved in the crash but were not injured.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/truck-driver-plea-guilty-kaufman-county-elmo-texas-sentence/4041342/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Frank Heinz and David Goins","publishDate":"2026-06-25T16:11:07.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Falexis-osmani-Gonzalez-Companioni.png%3Ffit%3D1920%2C1080%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"driver-pleads-guilty-admits-to-falling-asleep-in-7-vehicle-pileup-that-killed-5-injured-4"},{"id":"5s3f3q","title":"Luigi Mangione's attorneys discussed possible plea deal with feds ahead of trials: sources","excerpt":"Lawyers for accused killer Luigi Mangione had talks with federal prosecutors about a possible plea deal in advance of a scheduled court hearing on Monday, sources familiar with the matter said.\n\n\n\nAn agreement appeared close earlier this week but has since fallen aside, the sources said. News of ...","content":"Lawyers for accused killer Luigi Mangione had talks with federal prosecutors about a possible plea deal in advance of a scheduled court hearing on Monday, sources familiar with the matter said.\n\n\n\nAn agreement appeared close earlier this week but has since fallen aside, the sources said. News of plea talks in the federal case come after defense attorneys earlier this month had suggested in the state murder case they might seek a psychiatric defense for Mangione. The defense then withdrew their notice that they planned to pursue a defense that Mangione suffers from “extreme emotional disturbance.”\n\n\n\nMangione faces both federal and state charges for allegedly shooting United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The murder took place on December 4, 2024. Mangione has pleaded not guilty. \n\n\n\nLegal experts say plea talks are a common occurrence before most trials. NBC legal analyst Danny Cevallos said if any plea deal is reached in the federal case, New York state law may bar a successive state prosecution based on the same conduct.\n\n\n\nSpokespersons for the U.S. attorney, FBI, and Manhattan DA all declined to comment. \n\n\n\nMangione defense attorney Karen Friedman Agnifilo gave the following statement to NBC New York:\n\n\n\n“This information attributed to ‘anonymous sources’ is part of a troubling, deliberate pattern by prosecutors and law enforcement to prejudice Luigi, manipulate public opinion, and violate his constitutional right to a fair trial and impartial jury. Every defendant in America is presumed innocent until proven guilty, including Luigi, who has to fight the same charges twice.”\n\n\n\n\n\nMangione’s lawyers and prosecutors for both the state and federal government had been preparing for trials since the 28-year-old’s arrest on December 9, 2024, five days after the executive’s midtown sidewalk slaying. The state and federal trials had been scheduled to begin in September and January, respectively. \n\n\n\nThe killing set off a nationwide conversation about the health insurance industry and focused national attention on Mangione, who was decried by some as a violent extremist and defended by others as an avatar for rage over the insurance industry.\n\n\n\nFederal prosecutors brought four charges against Mangione, including two terror-related murder charges that were later dismissed by a New York district judge. He still faced weapon and stalking charges heading toward the start of the trial. \n\n\n\nMangione originally faced 11 state charges. Last year, Judge Gregory Carro tossed out two of the more severe counts: first-degree murder in furtherance of an act of terrorism and second-degree murder as a crime of terrorism. In May, Carro dismissed a criminal charge related to a gun magazine.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCrime and Courts\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJan 30\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJudge rules Luigi Mangione won't face death penalty in health care CEO murder case\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nMangione, 28, had previously pleaded not guilty to state and federal charges in killing of Thompson. His federal trial, which involved stalking charges, was set to begin on Oct. 13. He could spend his life in prison if convicted in either case.\n\n\n\nThompson, 50, was killed as he walked to a Manhattan hotel for UnitedHealth Group’s annual investor conference. Surveillance video showed a masked gunman shooting him from behind. Police say “delay,” “deny” and “depose” were written on the ammunition, mimicking a phrase used to describe how insurers avoid paying claims.\n\n\n\nThompson worked at the giant UnitedHealth Group for 20 years and became CEO of its insurance arm in 2021.\n\n\n\nMangione, an Ivy League graduate from a wealthy Maryland family, was arrested five days later at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, about 230 miles west of Manhattan. At the May 18 hearing, Carro ruled that a gun and notebook that prosecutors say link Mangione to the killing can be used as evidence against him.\n\n\n\nThe gun, a 3D-printed pistol, matches the one used to kill Thompson, prosecutors said. The notebook describes wanting to “wack” a health insurance executive and rebelling against “the deadly, greed fueled health insurance cartel.”\n\n\n\nThe Associated Press contributed to this reporting.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/luigi-mangione-plea-deal-talks-federal-trial/4041357/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Jonathan Dienst, Erica Byfield and Adam Reiss","publishDate":"2026-06-25T15:58:52.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2F48957748848-1080pnbcstations.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1920%2C1080","slug":"luigi-mangiones-attorneys-discussed-possible-plea-deal-with-feds-ahead-of-trials-sources"},{"id":"d74jq8","title":"Apple shares plunge after it hikes prices on iPads and laptops","excerpt":"Apple shares fell sharply Thursday after the tech giant raised prices on a number of its signature products to make up for what it said were skyrocketing memory prices resulting from the AI boom.\n\n\n\nAs of 2:00 p.m. ET, Apple stock was down by nearly 6%, putting the company on track for its worst ...","content":"Apple shares fell sharply Thursday after the tech giant raised prices on a number of its signature products to make up for what it said were skyrocketing memory prices resulting from the AI boom.\n\n\n\nAs of 2:00 p.m. ET, Apple stock was down by nearly 6%, putting the company on track for its worst one-day performance in more than a year, and wiping out about $250 billion worth of market value.\n\n\n\nThe company had announced that prices for its MacBook Neo, MacBook Air, iMac, and iPad product lines would all rise, in some cases by as much as $200. \n\n\n\nThe prices of the iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods were not impacted.\n\n\n\n“The rapid expansion of AI data centers has created an extraordinary surge in demand for memory and storage,” the company told NBC News in a statement. “We have never seen a component price increase this much, this quickly.”\n\n\n\nThe company said it had “shielded our customers from these increases so far, but we have now reached a point where we need to begin raising prices on a number of products, including today’s increases for iPad and Mac.”\n\n\n\nApple said it was “working tirelessly to find solutions.” The price increases took effect immediately and were already listed at Apple’s online store at midday on Thursday.\n\n\n\nLast week, Apple CEO Tim Cook told The Wall Street Journal that “price increases are unavoidable” given the memory crunch. “We’re doing our best to mitigate the huge increases that are being passed to us,” Cook told the paper.\n\n\n\nApple is far from the only tech giant under pressure from the rising cost of chips capable of storing all the data required to operate today’s cutting edge consumer products.\n\n\n\nMicrosoft’s Xbox division said Thursday it was raising prices by $100 for some models and $150 for higher-memory capacity models. \n\n\n\n“Unfortunately, console storage and memory prices have increased by more than 2.5x and we expect another doubling by the fall of 2027,” the company said.\n\n\n\nThe memory market is dominated by a small number of companies: South Korea’s Samsung and SK Hynix, Japan’s Kioxia and two American firms, Micron Technology and Sandisk.\n\n\n\nGiven the small number of companies that manufacture these two different types of memory and the expansive buildout of AI data centers around the world, supply is extremely tight, leading to surging prices. \n\n\n\nApple called the memory shortage “an unprecedented challenge” for the company. \n\n\n\nThe price of Apple’s MacBook Neo rose $100, while the price of its 13-inch MacBook Air jumped $200.\n\n\n\nThe price of Apple’s iPad that has an 11-inch screen rose $150, while the most basic iPad model’s price rose $100.\n\n\n\nThe price of an Apple TV streaming media box rose by $70, to $199.\n\n\n\nThe moves shocked longtime followers of the company, because Apple has rarely hiked prices overnight like this without introducing new features or a new model.\n\n\n\n“The price hikes across the select products come as a surprise, as we were under the impression that Apple would wait until the next product cycle before raising prices,” Evercore analyst Amit Daryanani wrote in a note to clients. \n\n\n\n“The increases were broad-based and ranging from +17% to +25% across the core Mac/iPad lineup on base-model configs, with larger percentage increases on smaller-ticket home devices, including Apple TV at +54%,” Daryanani noted. \n\n\n\n“While higher memory prices have already been well understood, today’s intra-cycle price hike suggests that the magnitude and pace of the cost pressure exceeded Apple’s ability to absorb it,” he added. “Today’s move is a clear signal that memory inflation is biting harder and faster than expected, even for Apple.”\n\n\n\n JPMorgan Chase analysts wrote in a note on Thursday that “the magnitude of the [price] increase on the announced [products] is higher than we anticipated.” They also predicted that the higher it prices could hurt sales. \n\n\n\nThe price hikes announced Thursday did not extend to Apple’s cornerstone product, the iPhone. Already, the base iPhone 17 costs $799.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/apple-shares-plunge-hikes-prices-ipads-laptops/4041282/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Steve Kopack | NBC News","publishDate":"2026-06-25T13:32:10.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2264175476.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5496%2C3664","slug":"apple-shares-plunge-after-it-hikes-prices-on-ipads-and-laptops"},{"id":"9ocbr8","title":"U.S. New World Screwworm cases rise to 20 as Texas outbreak expands","excerpt":"Federal and state officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has risen to 20, with all but one located in Texas.","content":"Federal and state officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has risen to 20, with all but one located in Texas.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/u-s-new-world-screwworm-cases-rise-20-texas-outbreak-expands","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Amber.Kite@fox.com (Amber Kite)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T13:14:09.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox7austin.com%2Fwww.fox7austin.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2282764485.jpg","slug":"us-new-world-screwworm-cases-rise-to-20-as-texas-outbreak-expands"},{"id":"4hyov5","title":"Dallas to share update on Klyde Warren 2.0 expansion project","excerpt":"The city of Dallas says we’ll learn more about the $120 million expansion of Klyde Warren Park on Monday, June 29. Construction is expected to start later this year with completion by 2029.\n\n\n\n The 1.7-acre addition will also have more shaded space for dogs.\n\n\n\nThe expansion will stretch the park...","content":"The city of Dallas says we’ll learn more about the $120 million expansion of Klyde Warren Park on Monday, June 29. Construction is expected to start later this year with completion by 2029.\n\n\n\n The 1.7-acre addition will also have more shaded space for dogs.\n\n\n\nThe expansion will stretch the park from Saint Paul Street to Akard Street and include its first indoor event space, a 24,000-square-foot building topped with an 8,000-square-foot roof terrace.\n\n\n\nWest of Akard Street, plans call for a new outdoor event area, added greenspace, and room for a winter ice-skating rink.\n\n\n\n“West of Akard, we go as far as we can go until we run out of headroom,” Jody Grant, chairman of the Woodall Rodgers Park Foundation, said.\n\n\n\nThe expansion has been in development since the early 2020s but was delayed when bids for the original $65 million project came in well over budget. Since then, a mix of public and private funding from federal, state, and local partners has brought the updated project cost to an estimated $121 million.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dallas-to-share-update-on-klyde-warren-2-0-expansion-project/4041272/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Charles Nichelson and David Goins","publishDate":"2026-06-25T12:56:12.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2020%2F08%2FKlyde-Warren-Park.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1920%2C1080","slug":"dallas-to-share-update-on-klyde-warren-20-expansion-project"},{"id":"cyrsrm","title":"Desperate search for survivors under rubble after Venezuela quakes kill at least 235","excerpt":"Venezuelans searched for survivors beneath collapsed buildings Thursday and rescue teams raced to northern areas rocked by a pair of powerful earthquakes that officials say killed around 235 people and left at least 4,300 people injured.\n\n\n\n“Unfortunately we have received around 235 patients who ...","content":"Venezuelans searched for survivors beneath collapsed buildings Thursday and rescue teams raced to northern areas rocked by a pair of powerful earthquakes that officials say killed around 235 people and left at least 4,300 people injured.\n\n\n\n“Unfortunately we have received around 235 patients who arrive without vital signs or die when they arrive at our health facilities,” Health Minister Carlos Alvarado told state media Thursday.\n\n\n\nThe number of dead and injured is expected to rise with thousands reported missing after the 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes that struck Wednesday evening, which was among the strongest in Venezuela in more than a century and was felt throughout the region.\n\n\n\nThousands were reported missing and buildings were evacuated as far away as Brazil’s Amazon.\n\n\n\nIn response to the devastation, the U.S. Treasury on Thursday moved to waive some sanctions until Oct. 23 to allow transactions related to earthquake relief efforts in Venezuela that would otherwise be prohibited.\n\n\n\nMeanwhile, in cities across northern Venezuela, panicked residents poured into the streets and searched for the missing in the debris.\n\n\n\nThe injured were pulled out of the rubble covered in dust and blood, among them children and animals. Venezuelan state TV showed dramatic images of rescues, including a woman who was trapped under a cement slab, only a barefoot poking out before crews managed to get her out alive. But few government search teams were scene outside Caracas.\n\n\n\nDayana Delgado, mother of three children, asked where the heavy machinery was that government officials had promised, pointing out that neighbors were the ones digging through the rubble.\n\n\n\n“I want to know where my child is, if he’s trapped or in a shelter,” she said of her 8-year-old son who was missing.\n\n\n\nOne mother sobbed and collapsed in grief as the bodies of her 3- and 10-year-old children were wrapped in blankets and carried away. Others screamed the names of missing loved ones. Some stood in silent shock.\n\n\n\nThe coastal region of La Guaira — north of the capital, Caracas — suffered some of the heaviest damage and casualties. The country’s main airport is there and was closed due to damage, complicating aid efforts.\n\n\n\n\n\nRetired schoolteacher Juan Alberto Mendaño climbed through wreckage in La Guaira and past a dead body when he spotted a woman who was trapped and signaling with her hand for help.\n\n\n\n“May God rescue her as quickly as possible,” said Mendaño. “When we heard the scream, there was nothing we could do.”\n\n\n\nOffers to send aid and supplied poured in from around the world, including from the United States, which seized Venezuela’s then-president Nicolas Maduro at the beginning of the year in a surprise military operation.\n\n\n\nThe natural disaster is just the latest challenge for acting President Delcy Rodríguez, the former vice president who took office in January after Maduro’s capture. Venezuela has been facing economic disarray for more than a decade, and many people reject the legitimacy of the political movement Rodríguez represents.\n\n\n\nRescue teams head to heavily damaged coastal region\n\n\n\nVenezuelan authorities said they were diverting rescue teams from other parts of the country to La Guaira, which is no stranger to natural disasters; a 1999 mudslide there, considered one of the country’s worst natural disasters, killed thousands.\n\n\n\nRodríguez appealed to businesses Thursday to make heavy construction equipment available for rescue operations, while a United Nations spokesperson said search and rescue teams were just hours away.\n\n\n\n“We are currently carrying out intensive rescue operations to save lives,” said Rodríguez, who referred to La Guaira as a “disaster zone.”\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVenezuela\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t13 hours ago\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow to help those impacted by earthquakes in Venezuela\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVenezuela\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t19 hours ago\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDevastating scenes in La Guaira show aftermath of Venezuela earthquakes\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nJorge Rodriguez, the president of Venezuela’s National Assembly and brother of the acting president, gave updated figures for the numbers of dead, trapped and injured.\n\n\n\nWhile Venezuela sits near multiple fault lines, its position straddling the South American and Caribbean plates makes strong earthquakes much less common than in other parts of Latin America.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe U.S. Geological Survey said the first earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.2, hit west of Moron on the Caribbean coast, about 170 kilometers (105 miles) west of Caracas. It had a depth of 22 kilometers (about 14 miles). Just a minute later, USGS reported a second 7.5 magnitude earthquake, with a depth of 10 kilometers (about 6 miles) and an epicenter 16 kilometers (10 miles) southwest of Moron.\n\n\n\nThe one-two punch of the quakes, combined with the shallow seismic movements, amplified the destruction, said Marcos Ferreira, a geophysicist and researcher at the Geological Survey of Brazil.\n\n\n\n“It is as if I am screaming and then someone starts screaming, too. That amplifies the vibration and adds to the potential hazard,” Ferreira said.\n\n\n\nVenezuela residents reeling from two strong quakes\n\n\n\nDuring the quakes, people ran from swaying buildings. Many were stunned Thursday morning as they saw buildings reduced to skeletons, furniture hanging out of windows and helicopters circling overhead.\n\n\n\nIn La Guaira, Cristian Carreño stared at his charred apartment building tilting precariously to one side.\n\n\n\n“I lost everything,” he said. “There are people still inside, I imagine, that couldn’t get out. It’s incredibly devastating.”\n\n\n\nDayana Delgado, mother of three children, said she was desperate because her 8-year-old son was missing. Delgado asked where the heavy machinery was that government officials had promised, pointing out that neighbors were the ones digging through the rubble.\n\n\n\n“I want to know where my child is, if he’s trapped or in a shelter,” she said.\n\n\n\n\n\nAuthorities warned people against returning to homes with structural damage. In downtown Caracas, hundreds spent the night huddled in parks, parking lots and other open spaces.\n\n\n\n“We were afraid the buildings would collapse on us,” said María Cristina Díaz, a 41-year-old janitor. “My mother, my daughter and I were cold. We didn’t sleep a wink.”\n\n\n\nParts of the capital lost power and cellphone service, Rodríguez said. Subway services were suspended and natural gas was shut off, she said. Classes will also be canceled for several days, and the Ministry of Education said some school buildings would be used as shelters and donation centers.\n\n\n\nFamilies began posting missing-person flyers with photos of loved ones, while others shared handwritten lists of names as they searched for those still unaccounted for. Venezuelans living abroad struggled to make contact with relatives.\n\n\n\nShortly after U.N. officials in Venezuela called on the government to lift social media restrictions so people can get potentially life-saving information, Venezuelans in the country were able to access X. The site had been blocked by Maduro since August 2024, in an attempt to suppress the exchange of information among those who rejected his claim of victory in the July presidential election.\n\n\n\nSeveral governments offered assistance\n\n\n\nRodríguez declared a state of emergency in an address to the nation late Wednesday. She said the government was creating a $200 million reconstruction fund for damaged hospitals and homes.\n\n\n\nLeaders from Mexico, Qatar, Brazil, Spain, Portugal, Canada and more expressed solidarity with and vowed to send aid to Venezuela. A number of shipments were already on the way Thursday. Aid included emergency and military personnel, canine and search teams, medical supplies, water purifiers, airplanes and drones.\n\n\n\nU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who spoke to Rodríguez following the quake, said the United States was “immediately” deploying search and rescue teams, medical resources other assistance, though he acknowledged the closure of Venezuela’s main airport created logistical challenges.\n\n\n\n“We have a whole-of-government response. It’ll be big; it’ll be fast; and it’ll be effective,” Rubio said.\n\n\n\nJanetsky reported from Mexico City. Associated Press journalists Regina Garcia Cano, Mauricio Savarese, Anna-Catherine Brigida, Danica Coto, Clara Preve, and Alexandra Olson contributed to this report.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/venezuela-deadly-earthquakes-search-rescue-survivors/4041271/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Megan Janetsky, Andry Rincón and Juan Pablo Arraez | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-25T12:54:14.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2282736279.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D6192%2C4128","slug":"desperate-search-for-survivors-under-rubble-after-venezuela-quakes-kill-at-least-235"},{"id":"ry966e","title":"2 children airlifted to hospital after Fort Worth house fire","excerpt":"A child died and several others were hurt in an early morning house fire in Fort Worth Thursday morning.","content":"A child died and several others were hurt in an early morning house fire in Fort Worth Thursday morning.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/video/fmc-kwv75xs2r3n6ol0r","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T12:02:32.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2F1ly3mlu9evu2wphp%2F4wmom2divb0dgapd.jpg","slug":"2-children-airlifted-to-hospital-after-fort-worth-house-fire"},{"id":"xnnzbj","title":"Lionel Richie cuts opening night concert short after feeling dizzy onstage","excerpt":"Lionel Richie’s opening night performance Wednesday in Saint Paul, Minnesota — the first stop on his joint tour with Earth, Wind & Fire — was cut short after he told the audience he was feeling dizzy, according to videos circulating on social media.\n\n\n\nIn one clip posted on X, Richie was performi...","content":"Lionel Richie’s opening night performance Wednesday in Saint Paul, Minnesota — the first stop on his joint tour with Earth, Wind & Fire — was cut short after he told the audience he was feeling dizzy, according to videos circulating on social media.\n\n\n\nIn one clip posted on X, Richie was performing “Dancing on the Ceiling” when he sat down on the stage. He then stood up and walked a few feet before sitting down again while continuing to sing. \n\n\n\nIn another video posted on Instagram, he addressed the crowd at Grand Casino Arena directly.\n\n\n\n“What I have learned about my years of being in the busy, when you are feeling dizzy, sit yo a— down,” he said. “And when you are feeling strange about yourself, sit yo a— down. Now, I want you to know that’s the first time in the history of ‘Dancing on the Ceiling’ I’ve done it sitting down. That’s a bad sign, that’s a bad sign, y’all.”\n\n\n\nShortly after, a man came onstage and announced that Richie was not feeling well and would not continue the show.\n\n\n\n“Thank you for your patience and understanding,” the man said. “Safe travels home, everyone.” \n\n\n\nNBC News reached out to Richie’s representative for comment. \n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCelebrity News\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAug 22, 2025\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMan arrested in early morning burglary at Beverly Hills home of Lionel Richie\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFeb 2, 2022\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDolly Parton, Eminem, Lionel Richie Among Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominees\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nHours before the show, Richie shared behind-the-scenes photos on Instagram from rehearsal and sound check. \n\n\n\n“Opening night. Rehearsals. Sound check. Showtime tonight. Saint Paul, you’re up!!!” he wrote in the caption. \n\n\n\nRichie is co-headlining the “Sing A Song All Night Long Tour” with the band Earth, Wind & Fire. The next scheduled stop is Friday in Chicago.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/lionel-richie-cuts-opening-night-concert-short-after-feeling-dizzy-onstage/4041214/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Minyvonne Burke | NBC News","publishDate":"2026-06-25T11:23:47.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2276046927.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D4228%2C2819","slug":"lionel-richie-cuts-opening-night-concert-short-after-feeling-dizzy-onstage"},{"id":"x0pnm0","title":"2 children airlifted to hospital after Fort Worth house fire","excerpt":"A child died and several others were hurt in an early morning house fire in Fort Worth Thursday morning.","content":"A child died and several others were hurt in an early morning house fire in Fort Worth Thursday morning.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/video/fmc-h4suns1fbadujxnm","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T11:14:29.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fd4o0g0go0m1wezex%2Fggbonsmfgdxu8885.jpg","slug":"2-children-airlifted-to-hospital-after-fort-worth-house-fire"},{"id":"cnr7l3","title":"Four arrested without tickets, one slips away in Dallas Stadium World Cup security breach","excerpt":"Police are reviewing security at Dallas Stadium in Arlington after several people entered Monday’s World Cup match without tickets and one eluded capture.\n\n\n\nArlington Police told NBC 5 Investigates they arrested four people who entered the stadium without tickets ahead of the match between Argen...","content":"Police are reviewing security at Dallas Stadium in Arlington after several people entered Monday’s World Cup match without tickets and one eluded capture.\n\n\n\nArlington Police told NBC 5 Investigates they arrested four people who entered the stadium without tickets ahead of the match between Argentina and Austria. Police said they later learned that two of those people entered with a third person who also did not have a ticket and whose whereabouts were unknown.\n\n\n\nOfficers searched the stadium but never found the unticketed fan. In a statement to NBC 5 Investigates, Arlington Police said the department is reviewing the incident.\n\n\n\n“We take this matter seriously and are reviewing it to determine what additional measures we may need to take to prevent future incidents like this. While we remain confident in the extensive security planning that went into this event, we never become complacent,” police said.\n\n\n\nTheron Bowman, a law enforcement consultant and former chief of police for the Arlington Police Department, said attempts to get into large venues without tickets are not unusual.\n\n\n\n“Sometimes people will poke around at different entrances to try and get in. Most of the time they’re not successful,” Bowman said.\n\n\n\nBowman said that one fan breaching security rarely poses a major concern unless police have intelligence suggesting the person poses a threat.\n\n\n\nHe said Monday’s incident gives authorities an opportunity to re-examine security procedures at stadium entrances.\n\n\n\n“When we have incidents that occur. We try and make sure that we look at every potential aspect of the security or if there was a security breakdown, that we continue to train our people on that from the ushers in the stadium to the ticket takers to the security people,” Bowman said.\n\n\n\nIn the weeks leading up to the World Cup, local, state and federal law enforcement officials fortified the stadium with vehicle barriers, metal perimeter fencing and heavily policed entry checkpoints. The measures were put in place to protect fans, visiting dignitaries and world leaders attending matches played by their respective national teams.\n\n\n\nWorld Cup officials have described the games as the most complex security events in U.S. history. The security breach is raising questions about whether more needs to be done to ensure that no one enters a stadium unchecked.\n\n\n\nPolice told NBC 5 Investigates that two of the four people arrested for criminal trespass at Monday’s match were Argentine nationals. Another person was from Florida and the fourth was from Plano.\n\n\n\nNBC 5 Investigates contacted FIFA to ask whether it has any concerns about security at upcoming Dallas matches, but has not heard back.\n\n\n\nAfter last week’s match between England and Croatia, some British newspapers reported England fans claimed they saw people entering Dallas Stadium in Arlington without tickets. Arlington Police said they have seen no evidence to support those claims.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/investigations/four-arrested-without-tickets-one-slips-away-in-dallas-stadium-world-cup-security-breach/4041212/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Scott Friedman, Eva Parks, Edward Ayala and Frank Heinz","publishDate":"2026-06-25T10:50:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Fatt-stadium-fwc-dressing.png%3Ffit%3D1920%2C1080%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"four-arrested-without-tickets-one-slips-away-in-dallas-stadium-world-cup-security-breach"},{"id":"y2ubv6","title":"Lucky Ducks: Lewisville Fire Department rescues three ducklings from drain","excerpt":"A family of ducks has been reunited thanks to a group of heroic Lewisville firefighters.\n\n\n\nAccording to the Lewisville Fire Department, the firefighters were finishing a workout on Thursday when they noticed a duck was standing near a water overflow drain, quacking loudly and swimming back and f...","content":"A family of ducks has been reunited thanks to a group of heroic Lewisville firefighters.\n\n\n\nAccording to the Lewisville Fire Department, the firefighters were finishing a workout on Thursday when they noticed a duck was standing near a water overflow drain, quacking loudly and swimming back and forth.\n\n\n\nOfficials said one of the firefighters walked over to the duck and discovered the problem: three small ducklings had fallen into the drain and were unable to climb out.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe firefighters worked together to safely retrieve all three ducklings from the drain, officials said.\n\n\n\nAccording to officials, the ducklings were reunited with their “very anxious mother,” and the whole family safely waddled off together. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“We are always glad to help our community, no matter how small,” Lewisville Fire Department officials said in a statement.\n\n\n\nOfficials said the firefighters also used rocks to create a barrier around the drain to keep future ducklings from falling in.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/lucky-ducks-lewisville-fire-department-rescues-three-ducklings-from-drain/4041187/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Hannah Jones","publishDate":"2026-06-25T10:44:01.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2F730321408_1315778040737154_3898933701268808922_n-rotated.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D589%2C350","slug":"lucky-ducks-lewisville-fire-department-rescues-three-ducklings-from-drain"},{"id":"w1ns98","title":"North Texan hosting Japan fan ahead of match vs. Sweden at Dallas Stadium","excerpt":"North Texans are literally opening their doors to soccer fans for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. \n\n\n\nMaggie Walters is hosting a 22-year-old Japanese college student named Yuto Osato. NBC 5’s Noelle Walker first caught up with him two weeks ago. \n\n\n\n“This is my home. Yeah, I’ll be here. I feel like, ye...","content":"North Texans are literally opening their doors to soccer fans for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. \n\n\n\nMaggie Walters is hosting a 22-year-old Japanese college student named Yuto Osato. NBC 5’s Noelle Walker first caught up with him two weeks ago. \n\n\n\n“This is my home. Yeah, I’ll be here. I feel like, yeah, comfortable,” Osata said.\n\n\n\nOsato biked from Pittsburgh to Grand Prairie; he says he’s more of a soccer fan than a cyclist. He had never biked for more than an hour before his month-long, 1,500-mile journey to North Texas.\n\n\n\nWalters and Osato connected through Facebook. \n\n\n\nOsato is attending all three of Japan’s group stage matches, including the 4-0 win over Tunisia in Monterrey, Mexico. He was supposed to bus there, because the bike ride was too long; however, a Mexican airline offered him a free plane ticket.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“When he went to Mexico for the second Japan match, he got a free plane ticket and a place to stay. He got to stay with friends, my friends, and they took him everywhere,” Walters said.\n\n\n\nOsata also attended Wednesday’s welcome party at Harwood Park in Downtown Dallas. Hundreds of fans showed up dressed in blue to enjoy barbecue and live music.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWalters made Osato lunch before the big party – tostadas. Walters said he’s become like a son to her; she has 5 kids of her own.\n\n\n\n“He has become family. We have already told him that if he ever meets a beautiful Japanese girl or Latina, we will go for both,” Walters said. \n\n\n\nWalters is not the only person helping Osato on his trip.\n\n\n\n“I was going to drop him off to the game, the first game that Japan had here. And I didn’t have to because a luxury shuttle showed up at the door to pick them both up.”\n\n\n\nOsato has been taking in Texas culture, like sombrero shopping and eating Tex-Mex. He was even gifted a custom Mexico jersey from one of Walters’ friends with his name and Japan’s flag on the back. He’s also met other Japan fans, who have become friends. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“This doesn’t end here. This is just the beginning of a lifetime friendship,” Walter said.\n\n\n\nJapan plays Sweden tonight at 6 p.m. with a spot in the knockout rounds on the line. Japan could still qualify as a third-place team with a loss, but it would depend on tie-breakers with teams in other groups. \n\n\n\nRex’s in Fort Worth is hosting a Japan American Society of DFW watch party tonight. \n\n\n\nPlano also hosted a welcome party for Japan fans ahead of their first match in Dallas two weeks ago.\n\n\n\nThe team that wins Group F will play Morocco in Monterrey, Mexico, on Monday, June 29, at 8 p.m. CST. The second-place team will play Brazil the same day in Houston at noon. Don’t be surprised if Osato find his way there, either way.\n\n\n\n\nThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/world-cup/japan-fan-bikes-to-dallas-from-pittsburgh-ahead-of-match-vs-sweden-at-dallas-stadium/4041184/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Charles Nichelson, Jala Washington and Noelle Walker","publishDate":"2026-06-25T10:18:46.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Fposter-frame-1782401168424.png%3Ffit%3D1920%2C1080%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"north-texan-hosting-japan-fan-ahead-of-match-vs-sweden-at-dallas-stadium"},{"id":"6v5usu","title":"What to know about the push to make Bible stories required reading in Texas public schools","excerpt":"Texas would make Bible stories required reading for more than 5 million public school students under a proposal that has reignited debate over widening efforts in the U.S. to put more religion in classrooms.\n\n\n\nA final vote by the Republican-controlled Texas State Board of Education on whether to...","content":"Texas would make Bible stories required reading for more than 5 million public school students under a proposal that has reignited debate over widening efforts in the U.S. to put more religion in classrooms.\n\n\n\nA final vote by the Republican-controlled Texas State Board of Education on whether to approve the plan is set for Friday. Last year, Texas became the largest state to require every classroom to display the Ten Commandments.\n\n\n\nThe proposed list has drawn fierce opposition. Critics argue that it violates the constitutional separation of church and state, lacks diversity and favors Christianity over other religions. Supporters say Judeo-Christian traditions were fundamental to the nation’s founding and that should be reflected in the public school curriculum.\n\n\n\nHere’s what to know about the proposal and the broader fight over religion in public schools:\n\n\n\nState Board of Education Chair Aaron Kinsey speaks during a meeting on proposed social studies standards at the Barbara Jordan Building in Austin on Monday, June 22, 2026. The board is considering revisions that would place greater emphasis on Christian history and biblical content in public school classrooms.\n\n\n\nRepublicans and Trump have pushed more religion into classrooms\n\n\n\nPresident Donald Trump has pledged to protect and expand religious expression in public schools nationwide, and Texas — a red state that is home to about one in 10 of all U.S. public school students — often sets the agenda.\n\n\n\nIn 2023, Texas became the first state to allow chaplains to be hired to counsel students, and the following year, the board narrowly approved an optional Bible-infused curriculum for elementary schools. Last year, Republican lawmakers required public schools to display the Ten Commandments, a measure recently upheld by a federal appeals court.\n\n\n\nTexas has about 5.5 million public school students from kindergarten through high school. If approved by the board, the required reading list would take effect in 2030.\n\n\n\n“We need to focus on what our nation was founded on and not apologize for that,” Susan Perez, founder of Citizens for Education Reform, told the education board during testimony this week. “It is the truth and we should not be afraid.”\n\n\n\nList requires Bible readings from elementary to high school\n\n\n\nPicture-book stories for elementary students, including “Noah’s Ark,” “David and Goliath,” and “Daniel and the Lion’s Den,” are on the required reading list. By fourth grade, students would encounter passages about Jesus in the New Testament.\n\n\n\nBy middle school, students would be expected to read several passages about Jesus, including one from his most famous sermon and another in which he instructs people to cast aside earthly anxiety and seek the kingdom of God. Another would connect a reading from the Book of Lamentations and its themes of the destruction of Jerusalem with readings about the Holocaust.\n\n\n\nIn high school, students would read the parable of the prodigal son, portions of the Book of Job, and the story of Adam and Eve.\n\n\n\nSome education observers said Texas may be the first state to enact a required reading list, with the added layer of mandated religious text.\n\n\n\nAntero Garcia, president of the National Council of Teachers of English and a Stanford University professor, said he doesn’t know of any other state that has such a list. Educators at the district and school level usually choose what texts their students will read, Garcia said.\n\n\n\nKasey Meehan, director of PEN America’s Freedom to Read program, said she believes such a mandated reading list would be “unique” to Texas.\n\n\n\n“I think there’s lots of state lists that exist that are like advised readings, suggested readings,” she said.\n\n\n\nCritics say the proposal favors Christianity over other religions\n\n\n\nThe required readings rely heavily on the King James Bible, one of the most popular translations, and more recent evangelical translations that critics argue lean too heavily on Christian interpretations of the texts.\n\n\n\nOther critics question whether religious stories should be taught at all in schools attended by thousands of children of Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu and other faiths, and others who identify as atheist or agnostic.\n\n\n\n“I do think that it’s disturbing that there are no texts from other religious traditions that are included,” said Frank Strong, an English and journalism teacher and co-founder of the student advocacy group Texas Freedom to Read.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/what-to-know-texas-push-bible-stories-required-reading-public-schools/4041176/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Jim Vertuno and Jamie Stengle | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-25T10:09:02.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2282950700.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D2936%2C1652","slug":"what-to-know-about-the-push-to-make-bible-stories-required-reading-in-texas-public-schools"},{"id":"mo3rou","title":"Supreme Court blocks thousands of lawsuits against  maker of Roundup weedkiller","excerpt":"The Supreme Court sided with the maker of the Roundup weedkiller Thursday in a ruling expected to block thousands of lawsuits alleging it failed to warn people the product could cause cancer.\n\n\n\nThe case came before the justices after a tidal wave of litigation that included some multibillion-dol...","content":"The Supreme Court sided with the maker of the Roundup weedkiller Thursday in a ruling expected to block thousands of lawsuits alleging it failed to warn people the product could cause cancer.\n\n\n\nThe case came before the justices after a tidal wave of litigation that included some multibillion-dollar verdicts against the global agrochemical manufacturer Bayer, which acquired Roundup when it bought its original manufacturer Monsanto in 2018.\n\n\n\nThe decision is a victory for the Trump administration, but one that could be tricky politically since allies in the Make America Healthy Again movement want to rein in pesticide use.\n\n\n\nThe high court, in a 7-2 ruling, found that the company can’t be sued in state courts because federal regulations have found a cancer link unlikely.\n\n\n\nThe case before the court was filed by Missouri resident John Durnell. He developed a cancer called non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma after more than 20 years of serving as the neighborhood association’s “spray guy,” using Roundup on parks in his historic St. Louis community.\n\n\n\nA jury agreed that the company failed to warn him about possible cancer dangers and awarded him $1.25 million. It’s one of thousands of similar cases, including some multibillion-dollar damage awards.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tU.S. & World\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSupreme Court\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t22 hours ago\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSupreme Court allows Trump to end temporary  legal protections for Haitians and Syrians\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWar with Iran\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 25\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSenate Republicans reverse Iran war powers vote after Trump berates them at Capitol meeting\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nThere’s still fierce debate about cancer and Roundup’s key ingredient, glyphosate. The World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer classified the chemical as “probably carcinogenic” in 2015. The Environmental Protection Agency has determined that it’s not likely to cause cancer in humans when used as directed.\n\n\n\nThe agency approved a label without a cancer warning, and Bayer argues that it’s required to follow those federal standards — not the state laws that Durnell and others have sued under. The ruling could allow other suits alleging problems with the way the product was designed, his attorney Ashley Keller has said. \n\n\n\nBayer disputes the cancer claims but previously set aside $16 billion to settle cases, and earlier this year proposed a $7.25 billion class-action settlement to resolve many of the remaining claims. A federal judge recently ruled that the proposed settlement will be heard in a Missouri state court, where many of the lawsuits have been filed. At the same time, the company has tried to persuade states to pass laws shielding it from liability in failure-to-warn lawsuits, and three states have agreed. \n\n\n\nAbout 200,000 Roundup-related claims have been made against Bayer, mostly from home users. It has stopped using glyphosate in Roundup sold in the U.S. residential lawn and garden market.\n\n\n\nThe company has said it might have to consider pulling glyphosate from U.S. agricultural markets if it keeps getting sued. Agricultural industry group say could have a devastating effect on the food supply.\n\n\n\nBut pesticides have also created a rift between the Trump administration and members of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s MAHA movement, adding to their frustration with an executive order aimed at boosting glyphosate’s production.\n\n\n\nKennedy himself has said repeatedly that glyphosate causes cancer, even as he says he recognizes the executive order was necessary for food supply and national security reasons.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/supreme-court-blocks-roundup-weedkiller-lawsuits/4041155/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Lindsay Whitehurst | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-25T10:07:28.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FFacade-of-US-Supreme-court-in-Washington-DC-United-599386584-Getty.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5166%2C3420","slug":"supreme-court-blocks-thousands-of-lawsuits-against-maker-of-roundup-weedkiller"},{"id":"iejqfl","title":"Supreme Court clears way to turn back asylum seekers at U.S.-Mexico border","excerpt":"The Supreme Court cleared the way Thursday for the Trump administration to potentially revive an immigration policy once used to turn back migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border.\n\n\n\nThe justices, in a 6-3 decision, overturned a lower court order blocking the practice that limited the n...","content":"The Supreme Court cleared the way Thursday for the Trump administration to potentially revive an immigration policy once used to turn back migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border.\n\n\n\nThe justices, in a 6-3 decision, overturned a lower court order blocking the practice that limited the number of people who could apply for asylum each day, first under the Obama administration and then expanded during President Donald Trump’s first term.\n\n\n\nAdvocates said the tactic created a humanitarian crisis as thousands of people settled in unsafe makeshift shelters to await their turn. The Trump administration said it was necessary to deal with an increase of asylum seekers at the border.\n\n\n\nThe policy isn’t in place now, though authorities have imposed other restrictions on asylum seekers. \n\n\n\nThe administration argued that metering is a critical tool that’s been used by presidents of both parties and should stay available. Federal attorneys say people turned away at the border could come back later, though lines were thousands of people long when the policy was in place before.\n\n\n\nThe case is one of several immigration suits is considering this term, including Trump’s push to end restrict birthright citizenship and his administration’s effort to strip legal temporary protections for migrants fleeing instability and armed conflict.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSupreme Court\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t22 hours ago\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSupreme Court allows Trump to end temporary  legal protections for Haitians and Syrians\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSupreme Court\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 18\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSupreme Court sides with Texas man who challenged law barring drug users from owning guns\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDecision 2026\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 15\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSupreme Court rejects Virginia's bid to restore congressional map favoring Democrats\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nUnder federal law, migrants who arrive in the U.S. must be able to apply for asylum and be screened for fear of persecution in their home countries.\n\n\n\nThe Justice Department argued that people stopped by authorities haven’t arrived in the country, so immigration agents don’t have to let them apply.\n\n\n\nThe court’s conservative majority agreed. “A guest does not arrive in a house when he knocks on the front door,” Justice Samuel Alito wrote. \n\n\n\nBut attorneys for people seeking asylum say the law has long meant anyone arriving at a port of entry should be screened, and blocking arrivals disregards the nation’s ideals.\n\n\n\nJustice Sonia Sotomayor dissented from the bench, saying that the majority’s opinion “regrettably and tragically extinguishes the light of the torch of the Statue of Liberty.” \n\n\n\nIn an unusual exchange, Alito voiced a response after she finished speaking. He expressed surprised that she’d read her dissent out loud and defended his opinion by pointing out that the policy had been used during two presidential administrations. “I won’t add anything more to that,” Alito said.\n\n\n\nMetering was first used under President Barack Obama when large numbers of Haitians appeared at the main crossing to San Diego from Tijuana, Mexico. It was expanded to all border crossings from Mexico during Trump’s first term in the White House.\n\n\n\nIt ended in 2020 when the government introduced greater restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic, and President Joe Biden formally rescinded it in 2021.\n\n\n\nThe same year, a California-based federal judge found that metering violated the asylum seekers rights and the law requiring screening. A divided appeals court panel affirmed the ruling but nearly half of judges on the full San Francisco-based court voted to rehear it, a strong signal that might have caught the attention of the Supreme Court.\n\n\n\nU.S. law allows people seeking refuge to apply for asylum once they are on American soil, regardless of whether they came legally. To qualify for asylum, they must show a fear of persecution in their homeland for specific reasons, like race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group or political opinion.\n\n\n\nPeople who are eventually granted asylum can’t be deported. They can legally work, bring in immediate family, apply for legal residency and seek citizenship.\n\n\n\n\n\nAssociated Press writer Fatima Hussein contributed to this story.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/politics/supreme-court-clears-way-to-turn-back-asylum-seekers-at-u-s-mexico-border/4041527/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Lindsay Whitehurst | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-25T10:03:02.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F04%2Fcorte-suprema.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D4000%2C2666","slug":"supreme-court-clears-way-to-turn-back-asylum-seekers-at-us-mexico-border"},{"id":"wqnhzl","title":"Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii law requiring permission to carry guns in stores and hotels","excerpt":"The Supreme Court struck down a Hawaii law requiring people to get permission to carry guns into stores and hotels on Thursday, in its latest opinion backing Second Amendment rights.\n\n\n\nThe high court’s 6-3 decision means people can carry guns onto privately owned property like shopping malls and...","content":"The Supreme Court struck down a Hawaii law requiring people to get permission to carry guns into stores and hotels on Thursday, in its latest opinion backing Second Amendment rights.\n\n\n\nThe high court’s 6-3 decision means people can carry guns onto privately owned property like shopping malls and gas stations, unless the owners specifically say guns are banned at their establishments. It comes shortly after the court found that marijuana users can’t be completely banned from owning firearms. \n\n\n\nIt’s a win for President Donald Trump’s Republican administration, which argued the law violates the Second Amendment. The measure was sometimes referred to as a “vampire rule” because it required people with guns get permission to enter, like vampire lore says bloodsuckers need an invitation to enter a home.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tU.S. & World\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSupreme Court\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 18\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSupreme Court sides with Texas man who challenged law barring drug users from owning guns\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGuns & Weapons\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 13\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSome people are making guns with 3D printers. A new law seeks to cancel their print jobs\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nHawaii argued that the 2023 measure ensured private owners could decide whether they wanted firearms on their property. The state passed the law as thousands more people got legal permission to carry guns in the wake of a 2022 Supreme Court ruling that found the Second Amendment gives most people the right to have guns in public. \n\n\n\nAbout four other states have enacted similar laws, though presumptive restrictions for guns on private property open to the public have also been blocked elsewhere. \n\n\n\nHawaii also restricts guns in places like parks, beaches and restaurants that serve alcohol, but those rules weren’t before the court. They are being challenged in lower courts, however. \n\n\n\nThe suit before the Supreme Court was filed by a gun rights group and three people from Maui. A judge originally blocked the measure, but an appeals court allowed it to be enforced. Trump’s Republican administration backed the Supreme Court appeal. \n\n\n\nIt’s one of two gun cases on the docket this term. The other is over whether people who regularly use marijuana and other drugs can legally own guns.\n\n\n\nThey’re the latest in a series of gun cases that have come before the Supreme Court in the wake of its 2022 ruling that led to a flood of challenges to firearm restrictions around the country. The justices have since struck down a ban on bump stocks, gun accessories that enable rapid firing, but upheld a federal gun law intended to protect domestic violence victims as well as strict regulations on firearms known as ghost guns, which are nearly impossible to trace.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/supreme-court-hawaii-permission-guns-stores-hotels/4041152/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Lindsay Whitehurst | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-25T10:01:48.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FUS-Supreme-Court-Building-in-Washington-2263170276-Getty.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D6482%2C4672","slug":"supreme-court-strikes-down-hawaii-law-requiring-permission-to-carry-guns-in-stores-and-hotels"},{"id":"z8m7d2","title":"‘The pilot is incapacitated': Captain pulled from cockpit after mid-flight medical emergency","excerpt":"An Air Canada flight out of New Jersey en route to Nova Scotia was diverted to Boston after the captain fell ill mid-flight and had to be pulled out of the cockpit, the airline said.\n\n\n\n\nAir Canada Flight 7664, which had been bound for Halifax, landed safely at Logan International Airport around ...","content":"An Air Canada flight out of New Jersey en route to Nova Scotia was diverted to Boston after the captain fell ill mid-flight and had to be pulled out of the cockpit, the airline said.\n\n\n\n\nAir Canada Flight 7664, which had been bound for Halifax, landed safely at Logan International Airport around 2 p.m. Wednesday, after the crew reported a pilot’s medical emergency, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.\n\n\n\nThe airline released a statement confirming the captain had a medical “issue” in-flight “and was removed from the flight deck as per safety protocols.” \n\n\n\nAir Canada said the first officer took control of the aircraft and flew to Boston. Pilots are trained to land safely without a second pilot’s help, the airline said.\n\n\n\nThe pilot was taken to a Boston hospital for medical treatment, authorities said, but didn’t elaborate further on the person’s condition or the nature of the emergency.\n\n\n\nSixty-one passengers were on the aircraft. Air Canada said it was working to help get customers make new travel arrangements.\n\n\n\nRadio communication with the Boston Fire Department indicated the pilot was “incapacitated.”\n\n\n\n“The pilot is being manned, the flight is being manned by the co-pilot. The pilot is incapacitated,” someone can be heard saying on emergency correspondence. “The co-pilot will not be able to drive once the plane is landed, landing at 13:40.”","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/air-canada-flight-emergency/4041254/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Jennifer Millman","publishDate":"2026-06-25T09:54:12.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2019%2F09%2FNEWARK-AIRPORT.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1200%2C675","slug":"the-pilot-is-incapacitated-captain-pulled-from-cockpit-after-mid-flight-medical-emergency"},{"id":"5pv54n","title":"Harvey Weinstein's New York rape charge dropped after accuser says she can't endure a fourth trial","excerpt":"New York prosecutors said Thursday they’ll drop a rape charge against Harvey Weinstein, instead of trying the former movie mogul for a fourth time in the #MeToo-era case.\n\n\n\nWeinstein still stands convicted of another sexual felony in New York and others in California, and he remains behind bars....","content":"New York prosecutors said Thursday they’ll drop a rape charge against Harvey Weinstein, instead of trying the former movie mogul for a fourth time in the #MeToo-era case.\n\n\n\nWeinstein still stands convicted of another sexual felony in New York and others in California, and he remains behind bars. But the New York rape charge had remained unresolved after an overturned conviction followed by two hung juries. The judge formally dismissed the charge Thursday.\n\n\n\nWeinstein had a neutral expression as court officers led him out of court in his wheelchair. The Oscar-winning producer denies all the accusations. \n\n\n\nThe rape charge concerned an allegation that he raped hairstylist and actor Jessica Mann in a Manhattan hotel in 2013. Mann has testified that she also had a consensual, on-and-off relationship with Weinstein, who was married at the time. \n\n\n\nBut she told jurors she repeatedly tried to leave and said no to any sexual activity as he cornered her in the hotel room. She said he persevered, demanding that she undress and grabbing her arms, until she was afraid to keep protesting.\n\n\n\n“After a lot of thought and reflection, I have chosen not to proceed with a fourth trial against Harvey Weinstein,” Mann wrote in a letter that a prosecutor read to the court. “It was clear to me at this last trial I could no longer endure going through this any longer.”\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHarvey Weinstein\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 15\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMistrial declared in Harvey Weinstein rape retrial after jury deadlocks on allegations\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nThe trial took a visible toll on Mann, 40, who testified for five days and was questioned for the first time about a diary-like, soul-baring note she wrote two days after the alleged rape, which the note did not mention. At one point during her testimony, Mann said she was struggling to focus, prompting court to wrap up early for the day. \n\n\n\nProsecutor Nicole Blumberg said Thursday that prosecutors believe Mann and hail her “bravery, strength, courage and inspiration” to other survivors, but given her feelings about proceeding, “dismissal is appropriate.”\n\n\n\nThe 74-year-old Weinstein, meanwhile, reported chest pains during jury deliberations in the most recent trial, spurring another early end to court. \n\n\n\n“The interests of justice would have never been to bring this case at all,” defense lawyer Jacob Kaplan said. \n\n\n\nWeinstein was one of the movie industry’s most powerful figures, a producer of such tastemakers and hits as “Shakespeare in Love,” “Pulp Fiction” and “Chocolat.” \n\n\n\nThen a series of sexual misconduct allegations against him became public in 2017, fueling the #MeToo campaign for accountability and eventually leading to criminal charges.\n\n\n\nWeinstein was convicted in 2020 of raping Mann. Then an appeals court overturned that verdict for reasons unrelated to her testimony. Jury deliberations broke down at a 2025 retrial, and jurors deadlocked again at another retrial this spring.\n\n\n\nThe rape charge in this case was a low-level felony punishable by up to four years in prison — less time than Weinstein already has served. He faces considerably longer sentences on his other, separate convictions in New York and California, including raping an Italian actress in Los Angeles.\n\n\n\nWeinstein didn’t testify at any of the trials, though he complained during and after the 2025 New York retrial that it was unfair; the judge disagreed. \n\n\n\nHis lawyers have maintained that all his accusers, who were trying to go places in show business, had completely consensual sexual liaisons with a movie studio boss who could help them. Weinstein himself has said he “acted wrongly, but I never assaulted anyone.”\n\n\n\nThe Associated Press does not identify people who say they have been sexually assaulted, unless they choose to be named, as Mann has done.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/harvey-weinstein-rape-charge-dropped-jessica-mann/4041193/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Jennifer Peltz | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-25T09:46:01.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2275810423.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D4603%2C2973","slug":"harvey-weinsteins-new-york-rape-charge-dropped-after-accuser-says-she-cant-endure-a-fourth-trial"},{"id":"dgmath","title":"Supreme Court allows Trump to end temporary  legal protections for Haitians and Syrians","excerpt":"The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Trump administration to end legal protections for migrants fleeing violence and natural disaster in Haiti and Syria, exposing hundreds of thousands more people to potential deportation.\n\n\n\nIn a 6-3 decision, the conservative justices overturned lower cour...","content":"The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Trump administration to end legal protections for migrants fleeing violence and natural disaster in Haiti and Syria, exposing hundreds of thousands more people to potential deportation.\n\n\n\nIn a 6-3 decision, the conservative justices overturned lower court orders and allowed the Department of Homeland Security to swiftly end Temporary Protected Status, a program that protects a total of 1.3 million people from 17 countries. In the opinion by Justice Samuel Alito, the court held that Syrian and Haitian nationals are not “entitled to orders postponing the terminations during litigation” and determined federal judges have no authority to weigh in on many of challengers’ claims.\n\n\n\n“The TPS statute plainly bars consideration of respondents’ non-constitutional claims,” Alito wrote for the majority.\n\n\n\nJustices Elena Kagan, Sonia Sotomayor and Kentanji Brown Jackson, the court’s three liberal justices, dissented.\n\n\n\n“True enough that TPS is a temporary program, and that it did not promise the plaintiffs never-ending humanitarian protection,” Kagan wrote in the dissenting opinion. “But the law prevents the program from ending as it likely did here — without the required consultations about country conditions and, as to Haiti, with impermissible race-based considerations tainting the decision.”\n\n\n\nShe added that as a result of the decision, “hundreds of thousands of lives will be uprooted” while litigation continues in the lower courts.\n\n\n\nThe high court also previously sided with the administration and allowed the end of the program for people from Venezuela as lawsuits continue to play out.\n\n\n\nTPS was created by Congress in 1990 to prevent deportations to countries suffering from natural disasters, civil strife and other instability. It allows people already in the country to stay with work permits in increments of up to 18 months, but it doesn’t provide a path to citizenship.\n\n\n\nThe U.S. first granted protections to Haitians in 2010 after a catastrophic earthquake, and extended them multiple times amid ongoing gang violence that has displaced more than a million people, according to court documents.\n\n\n\nSyrians, meanwhile, were first granted protected status in 2012, during a civil war that lasted for more than a decade before the fall of President Bashar Assad’s government in late 2024.\n\n\n\nSince Trump returned to the White House in January 2025, DHS has ended the protections people from 13 countries. Some who have lived and worked in the U.S. legally for more than a decade have lost jobs and housing in a matter of weeks, lawyers said. \n\n\n\nThe terminations were made even though countries like Haiti and Syria remain dangerous, immigration attorneys said. Four Haitian women who were deported from the United States in February were found beheaded and dumped in a river several months later, lawyers said in court documents.\n\n\n\nStill, the Trump administration argued that judges can’t second-guess immigration officials’ decisions about the protections, which were intended to be temporary.\n\n\n\nLawyers for about 350,000 migrants from Haiti and 6,000 from Syria say the government short-circuited the process and that judges can consider whether authorities followed all the steps laid out in the law.\n\n\n\nImmigration attorneys also argued the administration ended the protections in an unlawfully hasty process tinged by racial animus. During his 2024 presidential campaign, Trump amplified false rumors that Haitian immigrants were abducting and eating dogs and cats.\n\n\n\nFederal authorities deny that racial animus played a role. They also cited a Supreme Court decision from Trump’s first term that rejected bias claims based on his social media posts and upheld a travel ban on several Muslim-majority countries.\n\n\n\nThe administration appealed to the high court after judges in New York and the District of Columbia agreed to delay the end of protections. One judge found that “hostility to nonwhite immigrants” likely played a role in the decision to end protections for Haitians.\n\n\n\nIn her dissenting opinion, Kagan wrote that public comments made by Trump showed that a “racially discriminatory purpose had entered into the TPS termination.” Kagan also took her conservative colleagues to task, writing that the remarks from Trump were so “repellent and racially inflected that the majority declines to put them in print” in their opinion. She pointed out that Trump had said Haitians in the U.S. “probably have AIDS,” and he also amplified false rumors during the 2024 campaign that Haitian immigrants in Ohio were abducting and eating dogs and cats.\n\n\n\n“The statements fairly shout, in their racial undertones and overtones alike, that race entered into the president’s resolve to remove Haitians from this country,” she added.\n\n\n\nLawyers said Haitian immigrants would be in serious danger if they are sent back. “Simply put, the Supreme Court’s ruling will directly result in thousands of innocent people dying violent, needless deaths,” Geoff Pipoly and Andy Tauber said.\n\n\n\nThey urged the Senate to approve an extension of deportation protections for Haitians that’ passed the House on a rare bipartisan vote in April.\n\n\n\n“Families are here, kids are going to school, parents are going into work, folks are trying to commute, and it’s like the Supreme Court just put all those activities on stop and put folks in limbo,” said Viles Dorsainvil, who runs a support center for Haitians in Springfield, Ohio.\n\n\n\nDerrick Johnson, president and CEO of the NAACP, called the “a devastating betrayal of Haitian families who have lived, worked, and contributed to this country for years –- only to be cast out based on anti-Black immigration sentiment.”\n\n\n\nHaitians with TPS are also a key part of the workforce in long-term care facilities. “This would be a dreadful loss for all seniors in our community,” said Rita Siebenaler, a resident at Goodwin Living, a senior living community in Virginia.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/supreme-court-tps-haiti-syria-trump/4041120/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"The Associated Press and Danielle Abreu","publishDate":"2026-06-25T09:35:25.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2282771328.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D6000%2C4000","slug":"supreme-court-allows-trump-to-end-temporary-legal-protections-for-haitians-and-syrians"},{"id":"v2btdf","title":"Snap sued over rape of minor who met adult attacker on Snapchat","excerpt":"The parents of a girl who was raped when she was 12 years old by an adult stranger she met on Snapchat have sued its parent company, Snap, and the attacker in Missouri state court.\n\n\n\nThe lawsuit filed Wednesday claims the social media company has refused to disable dangerous features in its app ...","content":"The parents of a girl who was raped when she was 12 years old by an adult stranger she met on Snapchat have sued its parent company, Snap, and the attacker in Missouri state court.\n\n\n\nThe lawsuit filed Wednesday claims the social media company has refused to disable dangerous features in its app or warn parents about potential harms it may cause.\n\n\n\nAccording to the lawsuit, the girl began using Snapchat in 2021, when she was 11, without her parents’ knowledge. While the app requires users to be 13 to sign up, the lawsuit says the girl does not remember what birth date she entered and that children knew they could easily bypass the minimum-age requirement. \n\n\n\nAbout a year after she began using Snapchat, the lawsuit says the app recommended her and teen girls from nearby high schools as friends to defendant Gabriel Joel Valentin-Rios, an adult who had no real-life connections to them. It did not warn the children that connecting to strangers might be dangerous. \n\n\n\nAfter the girl and Valentin-Rios connected, Valentin-Rios began sending her unsolicited nude photographs, the lawsuit says. The girl “did not want these photographs and, at first, did not reciprocate but Snapchat’s product design made it impossible for (her) to avoid such explicit content,” it says. \n\n\n\nAs part of its Snap Maps feature, the app also provided Valentin-Rios with the girl’s home address without her knowledge, according to the lawsuit. Valentin-Rios then groomed the girl, convincing her that he was a 17-year-old local high school boy, not a 25-year-old man. Eventually he got her to meet him in person and raped her. \n\n\n\nValentin-Rios pleaded guilty to statutory rape and is currently serving an 18-year prison sentence in Missouri.\n\n\n\nThe lawsuit claims Snapchat knew that Valentin-Rios had multiple accounts — even though it is against the app’s policies — including one he used to lure teen girls.\n\n\n\n“We care deeply about the safety and well-being of all Snapchatters, and our teams have worked for years to build safeguards, launch safety tutorials, partner with experts, and work with law enforcement to help prevent the misuse of our platform,” Snap said in a statement. \n\n\n\nThe girl has been diagnosed with PTSD, anxiety and depression, according to the lawsuit. \n\n\n\nThe plaintiffs seek unspecified damages and are asking the court to compel Snap to stop practices that harm children.\n\n\n\n“This assault did not happen in a vacuum — it happened because Snapchat’s product design made it easy for a predator to reach and manipulate an unsuspecting child,” said Matthew Bergman, founder of the Social Media Victims Law Center, which brought the suit on behalf of the plaintiffs. “Snap executives have long known that their features create a perfect environment for predators to exploit children, yet they have repeatedly failed to make the platform safe.”\n\n\n\nThis is not the first such lawsuit against Snap. New Mexico sued the company in 2024, saying the platform’s design features foster sextortion, sexual abuse and unwanted contact from adults to minors. According to the lawsuit, Snap was well aware, but failed to warn parents, young users and the public that “sextortion was a rampant, ‘massive,’ and ‘incredibly concerning issue’ on Snapchat.” A judge denied the company’s motion to dismiss last year.\n\n\n\nThere are also individual lawsuits pending against the company, including one in Vermont on behalf of two 12-year-old girls who were sexually assaulted by an adult they met on Snapchat.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/snap-sued-rape-minor-met-adult-attacker-snapchat/4041105/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Barbara Ortutay | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-25T09:26:02.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2F260625-snapchat-getty.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D6746%2C3795","slug":"snap-sued-over-rape-of-minor-who-met-adult-attacker-on-snapchat"},{"id":"extfp3","title":"Germany has clinched Group E, what else is at stake tonight?","excerpt":"Germany has won the group and will play in Boston on Monday, June 29, at 3:30 p.m. Their opponent is still to be determined.\n\n\n\nCôte d’Ivoire will qualify as Group E runners-up and play either France or Norway in the Round of 32 at Dallas Stadium on June 30 at noon if they win or draw against Cur...","content":"Germany has won the group and will play in Boston on Monday, June 29, at 3:30 p.m. Their opponent is still to be determined.\n\n\n\nCôte d’Ivoire will qualify as Group E runners-up and play either France or Norway in the Round of 32 at Dallas Stadium on June 30 at noon if they win or draw against Curaçao. They will be eliminated if they lose and Ecuador wins; Germany has nothing to play for.\n\n\n\nEcuador will qualify as the runners-up with a win, and they remain better in goal differential and goals scored than Curaçao. Ecuador is eliminated with a loss, and Curaçao draws or wins; or if both teams lose but Ecuador is passed on differential and scoring. Ecuador would also be eliminated with a draw if Curaçao wins.\n\n\n\nCuraçao qualifies as the runner-up with a win as long as Ecuador does not defeat Germany. Curaçao could also pass Ecuador if they both win, but would have to equal or better their goal differential or goals scored. That would take at least 5 goals. Curaçao would be eliminated with a loss or draw if Ecuador does not lose or maintains their lead in goal differential and goals scored.\n\n\n\nCôte d’Ivoire, Curaçao, and Ecuador could still qualify as a third-place team, but it would depend on tie-breakers with teams in other groups. The second-place team will play France or Norway, depending on the result on Friday.\n\n\n\nAll four teams play at 3 p.m. CST.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/world-cup/germany-has-clinched-group-e-what-else-is-at-stake-tonight/4041130/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Charles Nichelson","publishDate":"2026-06-25T09:17:06.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2025%2F12%2FGROUP-E.png%3Ffit%3D1920%2C1080%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"germany-has-clinched-group-e-what-else-is-at-stake-tonight"},{"id":"nah914","title":"15 hospitalized after DART bus drives over ‘hole' on Harry Hines Boulevard","excerpt":"Multiple people are hospitalized after a DART bus drove over “a hole” in Dallas on Thursday morning.\n\n\n\nAccording to Dallas Fire-Rescue, units were dispatched to a call about a bus that ended up in “a hole” in the street in the 6300 block of Harry Hines Boulevard, near Exchange Parkway, after a m...","content":"Multiple people are hospitalized after a DART bus drove over “a hole” in Dallas on Thursday morning.\n\n\n\nAccording to Dallas Fire-Rescue, units were dispatched to a call about a bus that ended up in “a hole” in the street in the 6300 block of Harry Hines Boulevard, near Exchange Parkway, after a metal plate shifted, exposing the depression in the road.\n\n\n\nDART officials explained in a press release that a portion of the roadway gave way, causing the bus to partially enter a construction excavation area.\n\n\n\nSeven rescue units and an EMS supervisor responded to the scene, Dallas Fire-Rescue officials said.\n\n\n\nAccording to DART officials, 15 people were taken to local hospitals for evaluation and treatment, and all injuries are believed to be minor.\n\n\n\nFour patients were taken to Parkland, four to Baylor, and seven to Dallas Methodist, Dallas Fire-Rescue said.\n\n\n\nNBC 5 News originally reported that, according to Dallas Fire-Rescue’s initial statement regarding the incident, six people declined hospital transport at the scene. DART officials said in a subsequent press release that there were 18 people on the bus at the time of the crash, and that three people declined medical attention.\n\n\n\n“The safety of our passengers, employees, and the public remains DART’s highest priority,” DART officials said in a press release. “DART is working closely with Dallas Fire-Rescue, the Dallas Police Department, and other responding agencies as they investigate the incident.”\n\n\n\nCheck back and refresh this page for the latest update. As developments unfold, elements of this story may change.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/15-people-hospitalized-after-dart-bus-drives-over-hole-on-harry-hines-boulevard/4041112/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Hannah Jones","publishDate":"2026-06-25T09:01:28.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2019%2F09%2Fdart-bus-032111.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D722%2C406","slug":"15-hospitalized-after-dart-bus-drives-over-hole-on-harry-hines-boulevard"},{"id":"va3uj6","title":"Sweden fans to march through Arlington ahead of crucial match against Japan","excerpt":"Thousands of Sweden fans are expected to march through Arlington on Thursday afternoon ahead of the Group F match against Japan at Dallas Stadium this evening.\n\n\n\nOrganizers said they’ll gather at about 1 p.m. near Choctaw Stadium, the former home of the Texas Rangers; the march starts around 3:3...","content":"Thousands of Sweden fans are expected to march through Arlington on Thursday afternoon ahead of the Group F match against Japan at Dallas Stadium this evening.\n\n\n\nOrganizers said they’ll gather at about 1 p.m. near Choctaw Stadium, the former home of the Texas Rangers; the march starts around 3:30 p.m. and ends near Dallas Stadium in Arlington at about 4:30 p.m. They held a similar march in Houston, but they’ll be looking for a more positive result compared to that match, where they lost to the Netherlands 5-1.\n\n\n\nHOUSTON, TEXAS – JUNE 20: Sweden supporters gather for a fan march at Helix Park ahead of the Swedish national team’s FIFA World Cup match against the Netherlands in Houston, Saturday, June 20, 2026. (Raquel Natalicchio/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images)\n\n\n\nArlington Police said the route will be closed to cars.\n\n\n\nSweden is playing for a chance to advance to the knockout rounds. A win guarantees it; a draw would not eliminate them, but likely send them into a tie-breaker scenario with other third-place teams. \n\n\n\nA loss to Sweden would send Japan into the third-place tiebreaker bucket with 11 other teams.\n\n\n\nThe Netherlands plays Tunisia, which has already been eliminated, at the same time in Kansas City.  \n\n\n\nThe team that wins Group F will play Morocco in Monterrey, Mexico, on Monday, June 29, at 8 p.m. CST. The second-place team will play Brazil in Houston the same day at noon.\n\n\n\nFC Dallas defender Herman Johansson is on Sweden’s roster; he has yet to play this tournament.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/world-cup/sweden-fans-to-march-through-arlington-this-afternoon-ahead-of-crucial-match-against-japan/4041114/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Charles Nichelson","publishDate":"2026-06-25T08:48:23.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2282948906.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D4900%2C3267","slug":"sweden-fans-to-march-through-arlington-ahead-of-crucial-match-against-japan"},{"id":"u41v6k","title":"USMNT have locked up Group D, what else is at stake tonight?","excerpt":"The USMNT has clinched its spot in the knockout rounds and will play in Santa Clara on Wednesday, July 1, at 7 p.m. CST. Today’s game against Turkiye in Los Angeles takes place at 9 p.m. Turkiye has already been eliminated after losing to Australia and Paraguay.\n\n\n\nMeanwhile, Australia and Paragu...","content":"The USMNT has clinched its spot in the knockout rounds and will play in Santa Clara on Wednesday, July 1, at 7 p.m. CST. Today’s game against Turkiye in Los Angeles takes place at 9 p.m. Turkiye has already been eliminated after losing to Australia and Paraguay.\n\n\n\nMeanwhile, Australia and Paraguay play at the same time in Santa Clara tonight. Australia would advance with a win or a draw; Paraguay needs a win, due to trailing in goal differential. The winner would be headed to North Texas to take on the Group G runners-up at Dallas Stadium on July 3 at 1 p.m. The team that finishes third in the group won’t necessarily be eliminated from the tournament because eight of the 12 third-place finishers advance to the Round of 32.\n\n\n\nToday’s Australia-Paraguay game and next week’s USMNT round of 32 game are the last two games in the San Francisco Bay Area.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/world-cup/usmnt-have-locked-up-group-d-what-else-is-at-stake-tonight/4041093/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Charles Nichelson","publishDate":"2026-06-25T08:24:58.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2282406511.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D4000%2C2668","slug":"usmnt-have-locked-up-group-d-what-else-is-at-stake-tonight"},{"id":"beg226","title":"What's at stake in Dallas Stadium's Group F match between Japan and Sweden","excerpt":"Group F wraps up play today with three teams still alive to win the group – Netherlands, Japan, and Sweden. Japan and Sweden play for a chance to lock in their spot in the Round of 32 tonight at Dallas Stadium. The Netherlands plays Tunisia at the same time (6 p.m.) in Kansas City.\n\n\n\nJapan and S...","content":"Group F wraps up play today with three teams still alive to win the group – Netherlands, Japan, and Sweden. Japan and Sweden play for a chance to lock in their spot in the Round of 32 tonight at Dallas Stadium. The Netherlands plays Tunisia at the same time (6 p.m.) in Kansas City.\n\n\n\nJapan and Sweden both qualify for the Round of 32 with a win. If the Netherlands draws or loses, the winner of Japan-Sweden would win the group. Japan could also pass the Netherlands if both teams win, but Japan wins by a bigger margin or scores more goals. Japan could also win the group with a draw if the Netherlands loses to Tunisia, which was eliminated after losing to Japan and Sweden. Japan also advances with a draw as they lead Sweden on points. \n\n\n\nIf Sweden loses, the Netherlands automatically advances regardless of their result. The Netherlands needs to match or improve on Japan’s result to win the group, since they’re level on points. The Netherlands would still qualify with a loss as long as Japan and Sweden don’t tie; if both things happen, the Netherlands would still have a chance to qualify as a second or third-place team, depending on tie-breakers. The Netherlands would likely advance with a draw, but seeding would be up to tie-breakers if Japan and Sweden do not draw.\n\n\n\nAll three teams could still qualify as a third-place team with a loss, but it would depend on tie-breakers with teams in other groups.\n\n\n\nThe team that wins Group F will play Morocco in Monterrey, Mexico, on Monday, June 29, at 8 p.m. CST. The second-place team will play Brazil the same day in Houston at noon.\n\n\n\nFC Dallas defender Herman Johansson is on Sweden’s roster; he has yet to play this tournament.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/world-cup/whats-at-stake-in-dallas-stadiums-group-f-match-between-japan-and-sweden/4041084/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Charles Nichelson","publishDate":"2026-06-25T07:54:26.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2280971543.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D6000%2C4000","slug":"whats-at-stake-in-dallas-stadiums-group-f-match-between-japan-and-sweden"},{"id":"1x0mhf","title":"Senate Republicans reverse Iran war powers vote after Trump berates them at Capitol meeting","excerpt":"Senate Republicans who were berated by President Donald Trump over opposition to his war in Iran held a late-night vote Wednesday to try to appease him, rejecting a war powers resolution a day after a similar measure passed.\n\n\n\nTrump harangued GOP senators face to face earlier in the day for allo...","content":"Senate Republicans who were berated by President Donald Trump over opposition to his war in Iran held a late-night vote Wednesday to try to appease him, rejecting a war powers resolution a day after a similar measure passed.\n\n\n\nTrump harangued GOP senators face to face earlier in the day for allowing a vote to block his war in Iran on Tuesday, further escalating a feud that has diverted GOP efforts to focus on election-year affordability issues and brought much of the chamber’s business to a halt. He exchanged particularly harsh words with Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy, one of four Republicans who had voted with Democrats on the measure. \n\n\n\nHours later, though, Cassidy was invited to receive a personal briefing on the war at the White House from Vice President JD Vance and envoy Steve Witkoff. Cassidy then returned to the Capitol to vote against a separate but nearly identical war powers resolution. \n\n\n\n“I want to thank Vice President Vance and Special Envoy Witkoff for the thorough briefing this afternoon on Iran. I appreciate the quick invitation to the White House to address many of my concerns,” said Cassidy, who lost reelection last month after Trump endorsed his opponent, in a post on X. \n\n\n\nKentucky Sen. Rand Paul, a Republican who has repeatedly voted with Democrats to halt the war, voted present this time “to give the President more space and leverage to negotiate a lasting peace,” he said on X. The measure failed 47-50-1 just before midnight on Wednesday, and the Senate then left town for a two-week recess. \n\n\n\nIt’s unclear whether the move will be enough to appease Trump, who had called the Republicans “losers” for voting against his war and had called Cassidy a “lunatic” at the lunch after their tense exchange. But the vote was a clear signal to the president from Republican senators who still want to placate him, despite increasing tensions in recent weeks and his decision Wednesday morning to reverse himself and delay signing a housing bill that received overwhelming bipartisan support. \n\n\n\nSenate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., and a small group of his Senate GOP colleagues called Trump after the vote. Thune told reporters that the president was “pleased with the outcome.” \n\n\n\nTrump later thanked Thune in a social media post and noted that Cassidy and Paul had switched their votes. “This vote puts Iran on notice!” he wrote. \n\n\n\nThe war powers measure blocked by the Senate on Wednesday was on a separate track from the nearly identical resolution adopted on Tuesday, which had also been passed by the House. Both votes were largely symbolic, and the measures do not carry the full force of law. \n\n\n\nCassidy had sharp words for Trump \n\n\n\nInvited by Florida Sen. Rick Scott to speak at a GOP luncheon in the Capitol, Trump had signaled ahead of time that he would use the closed-door meeting to push senators to pass his proof-of-citizenship voting bill. But the conversation was more focused on Tuesday’s vote on war powers. \n\n\n\nMost Republicans stayed quiet. But Cassidy stood up and defended his vote. \n\n\n\n“I stood and said, ‘You have not told the American people what’s going on,’” Cassidy told reporters after the meeting. “This was supposed to last four weeks, it’s lasted four months. Our original objectives have not been achieved.” \n\n\n\nThe two men “went back and forth,” Cassidy said, and he “matched his tone and volume.” Cassidy said that he eventually de-escalated, but he did not want to be bullied. \n\n\n\n“I am voting for war powers until I get a briefing,” he said afterward. \n\n\n\nTrump repeatedly told Cassidy to sit down, according to a person familiar with the private meeting who was not authorized to discuss it. At one point, the president called the senator a “lunatic.” \n\n\n\nPublicly, Trump said afterward that they had “a really great meeting.” But he hinted at the discord. \n\n\n\n“We like everyone in the room,” Trump told reporters on his way out. “I don’t like a few people, but that’s OK.”\n\n\n\nThe luncheon capped weeks of friction between Trump and Senate Republicans and added a new layer of frustration as Tuesday’s vote was the first time the Senate had adopted a war powers resolution on the Iran war. Trump made clear he was in no mood to compromise before it even started, calling off a scheduled signing ceremony on a housing bill that passed both chambers overwhelmingly this week and that GOP lawmakers were touting as an election-year achievement. \n\n\n\n\n\nTrump reverses on housing bill \n\n\n\nRepublican senators were eager for a conciliatory meeting with the president after escalating tensions in recent weeks. But Trump upended their plans when he declared on social media just beforehand that he wouldn’t sign the legislation until they send him the SAVE America Act, his bill to require proof of citizenship for all voters. \n\n\n\nNorth Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis said he doesn’t know why Trump is holding the housing bill “hostage” for the voting bill that “will never pass in this Congress.” \n\n\n\n“It makes no sense to me,” Tillis said as he walked into the luncheon. \n\n\n\nThune said the housing legislation, which aims to lower costs, is “an affordability issue,” and that ”eventually I hope he finds a way to sign it.”\n\n\n\nIt’s unclear if Trump might veto the legislation or if the late Wednesday night vote will change his outlook. But by rejecting a public bill signing, Republicans worry that Trump is indicating a level of indifference to voters’ affordability concerns heading into November’s midterm elections.\n\n\n\nTrump and Senate Republicans have been at odds \n\n\n\nTrump’s move on the housing bill is his latest reversal after weeks of being at odds with Senate Republicans. \n\n\n\nTrump has blocked the Senate from confirming one of his own nominees, asked them to fund parts of his White House ballroom project despite opposition and forced them to defend the Iran war even as they question the strategy and endgame. \n\n\n\nTrump has also helped whittle down his own support in the Senate after endorsing primary challengers to two GOP incumbents who were previously reliable votes for his agenda — Cassidy and Texas Sen. John Cornyn. Both men have become more critical of Trump since losing reelection. \n\n\n\n“If we’re going to win the midterm elections, we need to get on the same page,” Cornyn said ahead of the meeting. “We’re not on the same page now, and that I think is dangerous.” \n\n\n\n\n\nTrump pushes Thune on SAVE America Act \n\n\n\nTrump has pressed Republicans for months to kill the Senate filibuster and focus on the proof-of-citizenship voting bill, even though Thune has repeatedly told him that neither has the votes. \n\n\n\nWhile Thune remains popular in his conference and cordial with the president, he has spent much of his time lately telling Trump what he doesn’t want to hear. Thune said Tuesday that while Trump and some in their conference want to see the voting bill pass, “it’s just not realistic.” \n\n\n\nThune devoted weeks of floor time to the voting bill earlier this year and has said he supports it. But he has repeatedly said there aren’t enough votes to scrap the filibuster that triggers a 60-vote threshold to pass most bills in the 53-47 Senate. And Democrats are uniformly opposed to the bill. \n\n\n\n“I think people at some point have to come to grips with that,” Thune said. \n\n\n\n___\n\n\n\nAssociated Press writers Josh Boak and Kevin Freking contributed to this report.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/senate-republicans-reject-war-powers-resolution-trump-meeting/4041074/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Mary Clare Jalonick, Steve Sloan, Joey Cappelletti and Lisa Mascaro | The Associ","publishDate":"2026-06-25T07:43:22.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26175684122593.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D3649%2C2433","slug":"senate-republicans-reverse-iran-war-powers-vote-after-trump-berates-them-at-capitol-meeting"},{"id":"c5ckk6","title":"USMNT anthem ‘Take Me Home' has ties to Fort Worth","excerpt":"When the U.S. Men’s National Team hits the pitch in Los Angeles, fans will bust out in “Take Me Home, Country Roads.” \n\n\n\nU.S. Soccer officials picked John Denver’s 1971 country folk song as the post-match sing-along.\n\n\n\n\n\nBefore he changed his name to Denver and became famous, the man who sang a...","content":"When the U.S. Men’s National Team hits the pitch in Los Angeles, fans will bust out in “Take Me Home, Country Roads.” \n\n\n\nU.S. Soccer officials picked John Denver’s 1971 country folk song as the post-match sing-along.\n\n\n\n\n\nBefore he changed his name to Denver and became famous, the man who sang about West Virginia as the place he belonged belonged to Fort Worth for a time. \n\n\n\n“While he wasn’t here long, he is still a product of our songwriter scene and wrote a lot of great music while he was here,” said Tom Martens, the Vice President of Creative Film and Music, and Director of the Fort Worth Music office under Visit Fort Worth, the city’s tourism organization. \n\n\n\nDenver was the son of a U.S. Air Force officer who was stationed in Fort Worth while Denver was in high school.\n\n\n\nBefore he took the stage name Denver, friends at Arlington Heights High School knew him as Henry John Deutschendorf, Junior. \n\n\n\nHe graduated in 1961, and a decade later wrote and recorded the hit song “Take Me Home.” \n\n\n\n55 years later, it’s taking the World Cup by storm as the song that gets U.S. Soccer fans on their feet and players singing along. \n\n\n\n“It’s just fun to see it, you know, kind of have a resurgence or seeing it added to a lot of playlists,” Martens said. “It’s such a beautiful song.”\n\n\n\nHe knows the city’s singers and songwriters and says the Fort Worth connection to Denver should have us singing “Take Me Home” at the top of our lungs.\n\n\n\n“He wasn’t here long, but we see a lot of influence, and that he was possibly gifted a guitar while he was here in Fort Worth. And so that probably led to the songs that we all know and love and are part of the U.S. Men’s National Team, their unofficial anthem for the World Cup. So I think we’re gonna take as much credit as we can get for having this legend for the time he was in Fort Worth,” Martens said. \n\n\n\nNBC News reports that a spokesperson for U.S. Soccer said FIFA had asked teams to submit potential playlists for warmups, goals, and wins. When trying to determine suitable postgame songs for wins, the team sought ones that were “both representative of American artists and would be great sing-alongs for the crowd.”\n\n\n\n“Take Me Home, Country Roads” and “Livin’ on a Prayer” were the winners. The shortlist also included “Sweet Caroline,” according to the spokesperson, but England had already used that song.\n\n\n\nDenver’s lyrics “Country roads, take me home / To the place I belong / West Virginia, mountain mama / Take me home, country roads,” are recognized around the world.\n\n\n\nBut Martens says, Denver had never been to The Mountain State.\n\n\n\n“Supposedly at that time, he had never been been to West Virginia and he’d never even been that far in the United States and so it was really just a nostalgic song of coming home and you know getting back to your family and the place that you loved and I think that now connects with people more than ever and especially during this time where there’s so much pride in our teams and you, know our individual cities that are participating in the World Cup,” Martens said. \n\n\n\nAn article on the U.S. soccer website about the song quotes midfielder Sebastian Berhalter saying the atmosphere in Seattle Stadium after the win over Australia last week was insane, and the singing of “Country Roads” was pretty special.\n\n\n\nFans in the stands posted numerous videos on social media of the giant sing-along in Seattle.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe U.S. Men’s National Team and their fans hope to belt it out loud and proud all the way to a World Cup win. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/world-cup/usmnt-anthem-take-me-home-has-ties-to-fort-worth/4041050/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Deborah Ferguson","publishDate":"2026-06-25T07:03:19.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2282406511.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D4000%2C2668","slug":"usmnt-anthem-take-me-home-has-ties-to-fort-worth"},{"id":"crh7yt","title":"Allen's JP Hurlbert is ‘proof' hockey dreams can come true in Texas","excerpt":"IRVING — There may not be a place where J.P. Hurlbert feels more comfortable than skating on his home rink. \n\n\n\nThe Children’s Health StarsCenter in Valley Ranch has been his hockey home since he was 4 years old. \n\n\n\nFor over a decade, he’s spent six days a week training at the facility operated ...","content":"IRVING — There may not be a place where J.P. Hurlbert feels more comfortable than skating on his home rink. \n\n\n\nThe Children’s Health StarsCenter in Valley Ranch has been his hockey home since he was 4 years old. \n\n\n\nFor over a decade, he’s spent six days a week training at the facility operated by his hometown Dallas Stars, improving his game and visualizing his dream of playing in the NHL.\n\n\n\nAs Hurlbert runs drills and practices his shot, he looks to the back wall that is lined with two rows of banners. \n\n\n\nThe NHL Draft begins Friday night. The Stars do not have a pick in the first round as of Thursday morning.\n\n\n\nYou can read more from our media partner, The Dallas Morning News.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/nhl/ahead-of-nhl-draft-allens-jp-hurlbert-is-proof-hockey-dreams-can-come-true-in-texas/4041041/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Lia Assimakopoulos, Staff Writer | The Dallas Morning News","publishDate":"2026-06-25T06:39:33.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2179861026.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5000%2C3333","slug":"allens-jp-hurlbert-is-proof-hockey-dreams-can-come-true-in-texas"},{"id":"c3d57f","title":"Hero forces his way into a burning home to save 2 children from a growing, deadly fire","excerpt":"A school-aged child was killed, and several others were injured in an early morning house fire in Fort Worth that drew dozens of first responders and prompted a desperate rescue effort by a nearby driver who is now being hailed a hero by firefighters.\n\n\n\nAt about 3 a.m. Thursday, firefighters wer...","content":"A school-aged child was killed, and several others were injured in an early morning house fire in Fort Worth that drew dozens of first responders and prompted a desperate rescue effort by a nearby driver who is now being hailed a hero by firefighters.\n\n\n\nAt about 3 a.m. Thursday, firefighters were called to a fire at a home on the 4200 block of McCart Avenue on the city’s south side. According to the Fort Worth Fire Department, firefighters arrived within four minutes of the calls, but found heavy flames already coming from multiple sides of the house.\n\n\n\nOfficials said one child died in the fire. Two children were airlifted to the hospital after being rescued by a citizen, another child was taken by ambulance, and one child was not injured. Two adults living in the home were also unharmed. Officials said seven people total live in the home and did not confirm the exact ages of the children.\n\n\n\nWhat if it was one of my kids? I would want to have somebody act immediately. It’s the right thing to do.Leon Segura, who is being hailed a hero for saving two children from a burning home.\n\n\n\nFort Worth Fire Department has not shared more details on the circumstances surrounding the fire.\n\n\n\nBefore firefighters arrived, police officers who were nearby helped respond and worked to prevent family members from running back into the burning home as crews battled the flames.\n\n\n\n“It was just loud popping like if it was fireworks and then you could smell the smoke coming in through the window. Then we came out and there was flames. And I saw a guy carrying out two kids and the kids looked really bad, their hands were burned,” said neighbor and witness Estefania Montes.\n\n\n\nLeon Segura, who officials said rescued two girls from a burning home in Fort Worth Thursday morning, shows the bandages and stitches from his wounds from punching out a glass door.\n\n\n\nBefore first responders got to the scene, a good Samaritan also rushed in to help. Leon Segura told NBC 5 he was driving by when he saw the flames and heard screaming. He said he jumped out of the car and rushed to the burning home.\n\n\n\n“I tried to kick down the front door, and it was really hot. Couldn’t get in at all. The flames were really super hot. I kept on hearing screaming and crying. So that’s whenever I ran to the back and it was a big old screen glass door. So I punched it and it broke,” Segura said. “I told myself, ‘Lord help me,’ and I knew I had to get those girls out,” he said.\n\n\n\nSegura said he wrapped his face with a bandana before going inside and found the children close by. He carried them out one by one.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFort Worth\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t14 hours ago\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNorth Texas man hailed a hero for forcing his way into a burning home and saving two children\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFort Worth\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 25\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHero forces his way into a burning home to save 2 children from a growing, deadly fire\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\n“And as soon as I grabbed the last child, I put her over my shoulders. And that’s whenever the back house started booming and banging,” Segura recalled.\n\n\n\nHe said that after he carried out the second child, the fire took over, and he didn’t know that there was a third child inside the home. By that point, firefighters arrived on scene to begin their work.\n\n\n\nThe two girls he rescued were transported by CareFlite to burn units in critical condition, according to officials.\n\n\n\nSegura suffered cuts to his arm and hand from punching through the glass. He spoke with NBC 5 shortly after being treated and released from the hospital.\n\n\n\n“I’m just really glad that the little girls are OK. And that’s really what matters. I have an 18-year-old and a 17-year-old daughter. I mean, what if it was one of my kids? I would want to have somebody act immediately. It’s the right thing to do,” Segura said. \n\n\n\nFire officials credited Segura’s quick actions with helping save lives.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“We were here within four minutes, but that four minutes is crucial,” said Fort Worth Fire Department spokesperson Craig Tojacek. “You’ve got a house full of kids. And that four minutes is everything. So I can’t say enough about the actions of Mister Segura this morning. There’s no doubt those two kids that he pulled out, they’re here because of him.”\n\n\n\nInvestigators remained on scene throughout the morning, working to determine the cause of the fire. Arson investigators were called in, which officials said is standard when the cause is unknown.\n\n\n\nFire officials have not yet given an update on the conditions of the injured.\n\n\n\nPolice also brought in a chaplain and additional officers to support the family, and mental health resources are being provided for first responders working the scene.\n\n\n\n“Any type of fatality involved, it’s hard for our folks. They second-guess themselves. They try to wonder what they could have done better, but they may have done differently,” said Trojacek. “But any time you hear of a kid, it takes it to a whole other level. We are dads and moms, it hits us tough.”\n\n\n\nThe home sustained heavy damage and the American Red Cross responded to provide emergency financial disaster assistance to the displaced family.\n\n\n\nFort Worth Fire Department released another statement Thursday afternoon saying, “Our hearts hurt for these children and we are holding them in our prayers as they fight for their lives. We once again want to thank the good Samaritan for his heroic efforts in pulling some of the children from the home. As you process the heaviness and magnitude of this devastating incident, please take the time to make sure you have working smoke alarms in your home.”\nThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/child-dead-several-hurt-in-fort-worth-house-fire/4041012/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Alanna Quillen and Laura Harris","publishDate":"2026-06-25T05:06:46.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FIMG_6494.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5712%2C3213","slug":"hero-forces-his-way-into-a-burning-home-to-save-2-children-from-a-growing-deadly-fire"},{"id":"a9yb9f","title":"The top 4 whole grains with the most fiber, according to dietitians","excerpt":"Protein may be getting a lot of attention these days, but fiber is the underrated macronutrient we should all be prioritizing, according to experts.\n\n\n\nFiber is best known for its digestive benefits, but it can also support cardiovascular health and lower the risk of chronic diseases and certain ...","content":"Protein may be getting a lot of attention these days, but fiber is the underrated macronutrient we should all be prioritizing, according to experts.\n\n\n\nFiber is best known for its digestive benefits, but it can also support cardiovascular health and lower the risk of chronic diseases and certain cancers. Eating a high-fiber diet has even been linked to a longer lifespan.\n\n\n\nDespite this, Americans are not getting nearly enough fiber from their diets. How bad is the fiber gap? An estimated 95% of adults in the United States do not meet the recommended intake of fiber, research shows.\n\n\n\nIf you’re looking to get more fiber, skip the supplements. The healthiest way to increase your intake is by eating more fiber-rich plant foods, including fruits, vegetables and whole grains.\n\n\n\nAmong these, grains are probably the most accessible, but Americans aren’t eating enough of these either.\n\n\n\nWe spoke to dietitians about how to get more fiber from grains.\n\n\n\nAre whole grains a good fiber source?\n\n\n\nPlant foods are one of the best natural sources of fiber, which includes whole grains.\n\n\n\n“They are a great source of fiber, providing at least 3-5 grams of fiber per serving,” Julia Zumpano, a registered dietitian with the Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Human Nutrition, tells TODAY.com.\n\n\n\nWhole grains are the edible seeds from cereal grasses, per the Whole Grains Council. In order for a grain to be whole, it must contain all three parts of the seed kernel: the bran, germ and endosperm. If it’s missing any of these, it’s a refined grain.\n\n\n\n“Most whole grains have high levels of soluble and insoluble fiber,” Sibylle Kranz, Ph.D. registered dietitian and spokesperson for The Obesity Society, tells TODAY.com.\n\n\n\nSoluble fiber dissolves in water to form a gel, says Kranz, which helps slows digestion. The insoluble fiber in whole grains mostly comes from the bran and outer layers around the kernels, says Kranz. It consists of cellulose, an insoluble fiber which the body can’t digest, so it adds bulk to stools.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDiet & Exercise\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 31\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe top 5 healthy grains with the most protein, according to a dietitian\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDiet & Exercise\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 17\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIs beef tallow healthy? What cardiologists want you to know\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nBenefits of fiber from whole grains\n\n\n\nThe fiber in whole grains feeds the good bacteria in our gut, says Zumpano, which contributes to a more diverse microbiome.\n\n\n\nBecause fiber cannot be digested or absorbed in the small intestine, it travels to the large intestine (colon) mostly intact. There, it becomes food for the beneficial microbes, which ferment the fiber and release short-chain fatty acids, says Kranz.\n\n\n\n“These compounds have been found to be beneficial for human health, especially cardiovascular and mental health,” Kranz adds.\n\n\n\nThe insoluble fiber whole grains provide adds bulk to stool, which makes it easier to pass, improves gut motility and alleviates constipation, Kranz adds. This supports overall colon health and lowers the risk of colorectal cancer.\n\n\n\nThe soluble fiber in whole grains can help reduce cholesterol by binding to the bile in our gut, says Zumpano, so the cholesterol gets excreted before it enters the bloodstream. Lowering bad (LDL) cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease.\n\n\n\n“Fiber helps regulate blood sugars by slowing down the rate of glucose in the bloodstream,” Zumpano adds.\n\n\n\nIt also helps you feel fuller for longer and suppresses appetite, says Kranz, which aids with weight management.\n\n\n\nThe Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025-2030) recommend prioritizing fiber-rich whole grains over refined carbohydrates.\n\n\n\nHow much fiber do you need daily?\n\n\n\nThe amount of fiber you need to eat every day varies depending on your age and sex.\n\n\n\nMost adults should aim to get 25 to 38 grams of fiber per day, the experts note. The fiber math boils down to about 14 grams of fiber per 1,000 calories consumed, Kranz adds.\n\n\n\nYou can achieve this by eating a variety of foods, including fruits, vegetables, legumes and grains. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend eating at least two to four servings of whole grains per day.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe highest-fiber whole grains\n\n\n\nAll whole grains will provide some fiber, but some pack more of this gut-healthy nutrient than others.\n\n\n\nIt’s important to read the nutrition facts and ingredients closely, as labeling of grains can be misleading, experts note.\n\n\n\nThe first (and only) ingredient should read “whole” before whatever grain you’re eating, or look for a “100% whole grain” stamp from the Whole Grain Council.\n\n\n\n“A simple rule for identifying high-fiber grains is to look for grains that have the hulls, rather than refined versions, where the bran (hull) has been removed,” says Kranz.\n\n\n\nHere’s which grains provide the most fiber per serving:\n\n\n\nBulgur Wheat\n\n\n\nIf you’re looking to get more fiber, try adding bulgur wheat to your diet. According to the Whole Grains Council, bulgur contains the highest percentage of fiber of any grain.\n\n\n\nOne cup of cooked bulgur contains about 8 grams of fiber for 150 calories, per the U.S. Department of Agriculture database.\n\n\n\nBulgur is an inexpensive, easy to cook source of fiber, providing nearly 30% of the daily value in one serving.\n\n\n\nIn addition to fiber, bulgur also has some plant protein and is a good source of manganese, a mineral that help supports a healthy metabolism and immune function.\n\n\n\nIt’s a staple in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines. Mix bulgur into a salad with herbs and tomato (tabbouleh) or make patties with bulgur and spiced ground meat called kibbeh.\n\n\n\nBarley\n\n\n\nBarley is another underrated whole grain that’s loaded with gut-healthy fiber.\n\n\n\nOne serving of cooked, pearled barley has about 6 grams of fiber and 190 calories.\n\n\n\nBarley is a nutritional powerhouse, full of prebiotic fiber to feed the good bacteria in our gut, according to dietitian and TODAY.com nutrition editor, Natalie Rizzo.\n\n\n\nIt’s especially rich in a type of soluble fiber called beta-glucan, which is “clinically proven to reduce cholesterol,” says Kranz. Barley also has protein to support muscle growth, B vitamins and magnesium, which supports a healthy heart and blood pressure.\n\n\n\nBarley is a delicious addition to salads or substitute for rice in a hearty risotto.\n\n\n\nOats\n\n\n\nIf you’re looking to increase your fiber intake, oats are a no-brainer. This versatile and nutrient-dense whole grain is one of the healthiest staples to keep in your pantry.\n\n\n\nOne half-cup serving of dry, rolled oats, (which cooks into one cup of oatmeal) provides about 4 grams of fiber for 150 calories.\n\n\n\nOats are a favorite grain among dietitians due to their benefits for heart health, blood sugar and weight management.\n\n\n\nThey’re rich in both insoluble and soluble fiber, including cholesterol-lowering beta-glucan, says Kranz. Plus, eating oatmeal regularly can help with constipation.\n\n\n\nEnjoy a bowl of oatmeal topped with berries for breakfast, prep overnight oats or add oats to nutritious muffins.\n\n\n\nBuckwheat\n\n\n\nBuckwheat — which is technically a seed but considered a whole grain or a “pseudograin” — is another fiber-rich option. It’s hardy, nutty and loaded with nutrients.\n\n\n\nOne serving of cooked buckwheat grouts has about 4.5 grams of fiber for 150 calories.\n\n\n\nThe fiber in buckwheat can help aid with digestion, support a healthy gut microbiome and promote satiety, the experts note.\n\n\n\nBuckwheat is a “super grain” that’s rich in resistant starch, a type of complex carbohydrate which acts like fiber and stabilizes blood sugar, says dietitian Frances Largeman-Roth. It’s also a good source of complete protein, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.\n\n\n\nDespite its name, buckwheat isn’t a type of wheat, so it’s 100% gluten-free.\n\n\n\nYou can find buckwheat in cuisines all over the world, from kasha in Eastern Europe to soba noodles Japan. Enjoy buckwheat in a salad, porridge or add it to soups.\n\n\n\nOther healthy whole grains\n\n\n\nAdditional healthy high-fiber whole grains include spelt, millet and teff, which can be eaten in their whole grain (berry) form but are commonly used ground into a flour.\n\n\n\nSpelt and millet are often enjoyed as hardy porridge or added to breads. Teff is used to make injera, a spongy, tangy fermented flatbread that’s a staple in Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisines.\n\n\n\nAmaranth and quinoa are other “pseudograins” which offer impressive amounts of complete protein, along with fiber.\n\n\n\nPopcorn is also considered a whole grain and packs around 3–4 grams of fiber per serving, making it a healthy, gut-friendly snack.\n\n\n\nThis story first appeared on TODAY.com. More from TODAY:\n\n\n\n\nWhat to eat in a day to avoid acid reflux, according to a dietitian\n\n\n\nDoctor’s No. 1 reason she wouldn’t use this popular remedy to treat acid reflux\n\n\n\n9 fruits that act as natural prebiotics for better gut health","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/health/top-whole-grains-with-the-most-fiber/4041005/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Caroline Kee | TODAY","publishDate":"2026-06-25T04:34:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2031036141.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D2121%2C1414","slug":"the-top-4-whole-grains-with-the-most-fiber-according-to-dietitians"},{"id":"bvedfz","title":"3rd person arrested in connection to 2002 Frisco cold case murder","excerpt":"A third person has been arrested in connection to a 24-year-old cold case murder in Frisco.","content":"A third person has been arrested in connection to a 24-year-old cold case murder in Frisco.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/3rd-person-arrested-connection-2002-frisco-cold-case-murder","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Carter.Freemon@fox.com (Carter Freemon)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T02:39:01.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fa2f8dd54-505a-4418-83e1-4bf9d357bebb-scaled.jpg","slug":"3rd-person-arrested-in-connection-to-2002-frisco-cold-case-murder"},{"id":"zm1xx","title":"Trackdown: Oak Cliff gas station robbery","excerpt":"Two suspects robbed and assaulted a man at a Texaco gas station in Oak Cliff last month, and Dallas Police are asking the public for help finding them. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more in this week's episode of Trackdown.","content":"Two suspects robbed and assaulted a man at a Texaco gas station in Oak Cliff last month, and Dallas Police are asking the public for help finding them. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more in this week's episode of Trackdown.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/video/fmc-nxzp5eykjxz13ym2","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T01:21:45.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2F9cpmdw8eevfnkoix%2Fsxkd2auq8l0wzfqi.jpg","slug":"trackdown-oak-cliff-gas-station-robbery"},{"id":"jp59jd","title":"Trial for NTX sheriff over retaliation claims continues","excerpt":"A trial involving the Johnson County Sheriff and his Chief Deputy continues with testimony alleging the sheriff unlawfully retaliated after sexual harassment claims were made. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more.","content":"A trial involving the Johnson County Sheriff and his Chief Deputy continues with testimony alleging the sheriff unlawfully retaliated after sexual harassment claims were made. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/video/fmc-cttd9exu2vzn4rpv","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T01:18:55.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2F4intd1mhdxs8h4x7%2Ffnn53g0e87iod84q.jpg","slug":"trial-for-ntx-sheriff-over-retaliation-claims-continues"},{"id":"3p0wda","title":"Dallas City Council debates convention center redesign","excerpt":"Dallas City Council voted to lower the proposed height of the city's new convention center, which could cause traffic headaches for Oak Cliff residents. FOX 4's Alex Boyer has more.","content":"Dallas City Council voted to lower the proposed height of the city's new convention center, which could cause traffic headaches for Oak Cliff residents. FOX 4's Alex Boyer has more.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/video/fmc-hbpkakfmqf9567m0","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T01:12:55.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fcpvjodtgitsch38n%2Fm5rv7berfngjdy8t.jpg","slug":"dallas-city-council-debates-convention-center-redesign"},{"id":"yqai6e","title":"TSA says more than 300 drones have been seized near World Cup sites","excerpt":"Hundreds of \"unauthorized\" drones have been seized at FIFA World Cup sites since the tournament began earlier this month. Here's what to know.","content":"Hundreds of \"unauthorized\" drones have been seized at FIFA World Cup sites since the tournament began earlier this month. Here's what to know.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/tsa-300-drones-seized-world-cup-sites","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T01:01:50.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fclose-up-fans-world-cup-getty-scaled.jpg","slug":"tsa-says-more-than-300-drones-have-been-seized-near-world-cup-sites"},{"id":"ll100f","title":"Oklahoma Arby's manager faces felony charge after allegedly spitting in food, transmitting herpes","excerpt":"An Oklahoma Arby's manager faces a felony charge after she allegedly spat in a woman's food, leading the woman to contract herpes.","content":"An Oklahoma Arby's manager faces a felony charge after she allegedly spat in a woman's food, leading the woman to contract herpes.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/oklahoma-arbys-manager-charged-after-allegedly-spitting-food-transmitting-herpes","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Catherine.Stoddard@fox.com (Catherine Stoddard)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T00:53:47.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Famanda-hendricks.jpg","slug":"oklahoma-arbys-manager-faces-felony-charge-after-allegedly-spitting-in-food-transmitting-herpes"},{"id":"931b9r","title":"Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold arrested in connection to Florida kidnapping and robbery","excerpt":"Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold has been arrested in connection to a kidnapping and robbery in Florida and faces felony charges, officials said Wednesday.\n\n\n\nArnold, 23, is accused of being the “primary conspirator” before three men in their late teens were held at gunpoint, battered and pist...","content":"Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold has been arrested in connection to a kidnapping and robbery in Florida and faces felony charges, officials said Wednesday.\n\n\n\nArnold, 23, is accused of being the “primary conspirator” before three men in their late teens were held at gunpoint, battered and pistol-whipped in February in Tampa, the city’s police department said in a statement. Some of their belongings were stolen, police said.\n\n\n\nArnold is facing four counts of a weapon-related charge and four more counts of a charge related to kidnapping, harming or terrorizing, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrest records.\n\n\n\nTampa police had already arrested six others suspected of being part of the targeted armed robbery. Two of them have pleaded guilty and the other four are being held without bond, according to the Hillsborough County State Attorney’s Office.\n\n\n\nDenise White, CEO of EAG Sports Management, which represents Arnold, said he denies being involved.\n\n\n\n“There is no credible evidence linking Mr. Arnold to these allegations,” White said in a statement. “Instead, the government appears to be relying on testimony from multiple convicted felons who have admitted their own involvement and may have substantial incentives to shift blame in an effort to lessen their sentences.”\n\n\n\nIn early February, Arnold and a few of his friends had reported more than $250,000 worth of their property being stolen from an Airbnb in Largo, police said. \n\n\n\nArnold believed that two men in their late teens had been behind it, although investigators later determined this was not the case, police said. \n\n\n\nHours after reporting the theft, Arnold orchestrated the kidnapping and robbery, according to the State Attorney’s Office.\n\n\n\nArnold and his friends worked to get the men, along with another, to an apartment on Feb. 4, police said. Initially, two of Arnold’s friends held them at gunpoint and hit them, while another streamed it to Arnold, police said. Later, when the assault was still going on, Arnold also came to the apartment, police said. His other friends stole some of the victims’ belongings, police said.\n\n\n\nThe victims reported the robbery to police.\n\n\n\n“No one has the right to take the law into their own hands,” State Attorney Suzy Lopez said in a statement. “A dispute over missing property does not justify kidnapping, violence, or retaliation.”\n\n\n\nArnold is a starting cornerback for the Detroit Lions who was a first-round pick in the 2024 draft after playing at the University of Alabama. He is from Florida.\n\n\n\nThe Lions said in a statement Wednesday night that they were aware of the situation but would not be commenting at this time.\n\n\n\n“Arnold is facing multiple felony charges which carry a potential sentence of up to life in prison,” according to the Hillsborough County State Attorney’s Office.\n\n\n\nArnold turned himself in to law enforcement on Wednesday. He is expected to make his first appearance in Hillsborough County court Thursday afternoon, according to the State Attorney’s Office.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/nfl/detroit-lions-player-terrion-arnold-arrested-in-connection-to-florida-kidnapping-and-robbery/4040998/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-25T00:49:29.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26176128273656.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D4730%2C3154","slug":"detroit-lions-player-terrion-arnold-arrested-in-connection-to-florida-kidnapping-and-robbery"},{"id":"5pqqr","title":"Dallas City Council approves lowering new convention center height, hindering Oak Cliff access to downtown","excerpt":"The Dallas City Council-approved height of a new convention center could cause traffic problems for Oak Cliff residents going to Downtown Dallas.","content":"The Dallas City Council-approved height of a new convention center could cause traffic problems for Oak Cliff residents going to Downtown Dallas.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/dallas-city-council-approves-lowering-new-convention-center-height-hindering-oak-cliff-access-downtown","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Lori.Brown@fox.com (Lori Brown)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T23:24:42.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fp-lori-dallas-council-convention-center-6p_00.00.27.54.jpg","slug":"dallas-city-council-approves-lowering-new-convention-center-height-hindering-oak-cliff-access-to-dow"},{"id":"jz2dkj","title":"Johnson County Sheriff trial: Deputy Chief alleges \"witch hunt\" after sexual harassment investigation","excerpt":"The criminal trial involving retaliation claims against Johnson County Sheriff Adam King continued on Wednesday, with the county's Deputy Chief testifying about the working conditions he faced under King after reporting sexual harassment claims against him.","content":"The criminal trial involving retaliation claims against Johnson County Sheriff Adam King continued on Wednesday, with the county's Deputy Chief testifying about the working conditions he faced under King after reporting sexual harassment claims against him.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/johnson-county-sheriff-trial-deputy-chief-alleges-witch-hunt-after-sexual-harassment-investigation","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Dionne.Anglin@fox.com (Dionne Anglin)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T22:37:11.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fjohnsoncountysherifftrial.jpg","slug":"johnson-county-sheriff-trial-deputy-chief-alleges-witch-hunt-after-sexual-harassment-investigation"},{"id":"yx535f","title":"Trump kicks off the Great American State Fair after musicians pulled out","excerpt":"President Donald Trump treated the kickoff Wednesday to the Great American State Fair as a victory lap for the U.S. — and for himself.\n\n\n\n“Tonight, as we stand at the edge of our 250th year, I am thrilled to declare that America is back,” Trump said in a speech on the National Mall. “As you know ...","content":"President Donald Trump treated the kickoff Wednesday to the Great American State Fair as a victory lap for the U.S. — and for himself.\n\n\n\n“Tonight, as we stand at the edge of our 250th year, I am thrilled to declare that America is back,” Trump said in a speech on the National Mall. “As you know very well, a short time ago we were a dead country. We were dead. Now we’re the hottest country anywhere in the world. We’re respected by everybody. Nobody’s laughing at us anymore.” \n\n\n\nThe event, organized by Freedom 250, a public-private partnership created by Trump that labels itself as a nonpartisan nonprofit organization, marked the beginning of the 16-day exposition, envisioned as a modern-day world’s fair to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. \n\n\n\nPlanning for the event stirred controversy last month when several musical artists booked to perform, including rapper Young MC and country singer Martina McBride, backed out, citing concerns about the political nature of an event backed by the Trump White House. \n\n\n\nTrump seized on the development as an opportunity to write himself into the lineup as the headliner. But it was an unusually short rally-style speech from a president who often goes longer than an hour. He wrapped up his remarks in about 30 minutes and did not appear to wander off script.\n\n\n\n“This anniversary is a time to be proud of our past, but it is also a time to lift our sights, expand our ambitions and raise our expectations of what America can be,” Trump said. “We will leave our children nothing less than the richest inheritance, most advanced civilization and highest standard of living in human history. There’s never been anything like it, but with all of that being said, the best is yet to come.”\n\n\n\nTrump, who was welcomed to the stage by country singer Lee Greenwood during a live performance of “God Bless the USA,” also recognized the recent signing of a memorandum of understanding to end the U.S. war in Iran.\n\n\n\n“Last week we signed a historic agreement to end the conflict with Iran, fully open the Strait of Hormuz and accomplish what no president has ever been able to accomplish before,” Trump said, declaring victory even as final details remain under negotiation. “Iran will never have a nuclear weapon.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrump, who chairs the task force that his administration created to oversee Freedom 250 festivities, spoke from behind bulletproof glass on a stage decked out in Freedom 250 and Great American State Fair signage. The Washington Monument loomed in the background. \n\n\n\nA pre-speech spectacle included fighter jet flyovers and military bands. The U.S. Marine Band accompanied country singer Alexis Wilkins, the girlfriend of FBI Director Kash Patel, as she performed the national anthem. Later, the U.S. Army Band Downrange offered a rendition of Laura Branigan’s cover of “Gloria” — a staple at Trump rallies.\n\n\n\nBut there was little doubt who the center of attention was: Trump himself. \n\n\n\nIn a heavily partisan warm-up speech, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pronounced the military bands as “way better than those libtards that canceled on us,” using a pejorative for progressives. He then declared Trump to be the greatest U.S. president since George Washington. \n\n\n\n“This movement uniting our country to commemorate its 250th birthday has no greater champion than President Donald J. Trump,” said another of Wednesday’s opening acts, Monica Crowley, the Trump administration’s chief of protocol.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAmerica250\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 29\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOne birthday, two party planners: Freedom 250 vs. America250, explained\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAmerica250\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 29\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tArtists are dropping out of the Trump-linked Freedom 250 concerts. Here's why\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAmerica250\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 1\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t30 gallons of fuel spilled on National Mall after event for America's 250th birthday\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nTrump, for his part, stuck to familiar talking points, but without too many of the hyperpartisan asides and meandering for which his speeches are known. He briefly touched on a hot-button cultural issue that energized Republican voters during his 2024 campaign.\n\n\n\n“We banned the transgender mutilation of children, and we made it the official policy of the United States government that there are only two genders — male and female,” Trump said at one point. “We got men out of women’s sports.”\n\n\n\nTrump also referenced the recent controversy surrounding the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, repeating unsupported claims that vandals damaged the pool. Six people have been arrested in connection with the allegation, and seven people have been cited, Trump said on Truth Social. \n\n\n\nAs part of a $14 million-plus rehabilitation project ahead of the 250th celebration, a new liner and coating were added in a color Trump has named “American flag blue.” But recent photos of the pool show that the blue sealant has started to peel away, leaving chunks floating at the surface, while algae growth has turned the water green.\n\n\n\n“The reflecting pool that you’ve heard so much about, which is so incredible, it’s been gruesomely vandalized by thugs, bad people, but soon we’ll be looking as beautiful as it looked just two weeks ago,” Trump said. “In fact, I looked at it just a little while ago. It looks perfect already, but we’re fixing it.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPeople began arriving for the kickoff in the late afternoon, grabbing American flag placards and seats on the lawn. Others sought shade in a picnic area, where members of a bible ministry from Florida offered to pray for passersby.\n\n\n\nMerchandise tables sold red “America Is Back” baseball caps, in the style of Trump’s “Make America Great Again” hats, and an assortment of Freedom 250 shirts, scarves and knickknacks. Concessionaires sold snacks and soft drinks. More than one attendee expressed disappointment after walking into a stand advertising beer and being informed no alcohol was available.\n\n\n\nRoughly half of those in Wednesday’s crowd of more than 1,000 wore Trump’s slogans or likeness on their clothes. For them, America’s 250th birthday was secondary to an opportunity to see the president.\n\n\n\n“This is my 116th Trump rally,” said Edward X. Young of Brick, New Jersey. “I believe in President Trump.”\n\n\n\nHe added, noting Trump’s two, nonconsecutive terms: “I believe our two greatest presidents ever were 47 and 45.”\n\n\n\nYoung — who wore a Hawaiian shirt depicting Trump on a surfboard over a “Fight! Fight Fight!” T-shirt calling back to the 2024 assassination attempt on Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania — also recalled celebrating America’s bicentennial 50 years ago in Boston.\n\n\n\n“I’m 66 years old,” Young said. “How could I miss out? I even tell my liberal friends, put the politics aside, this is history.”\n\n\n\nShannon Silveri, a Washington-area resident who described herself as sympathetic to Trump, said she viewed the night as a “nonpartisan” celebration.\n\n\n\n“I would not miss this day for anything,” Silveri said. “It’s the opening, the kickoff, celebrating America’s 250. This is a huge birthday. We want to have another 250 years to leave to our next generation.” \n\n\n\nWaiting outside a food pavilion, Mary Smith of North Ridgeville, Ohio, described herself as “MAGA-ish.” Trump, she said, was not the main factor in her decision to travel here.\n\n\n\n“I remember celebrating the bicentennial when I was a kid, and I wanted to be here for this,” Smith said. “To me, it doesn’t matter who the president is. It’s still my country. I’m very proud and thankful that I live here.”\n\n\n\n“I would be here,” Smith added, “no matter who the president was.”\n\n\n\nEleanor Skelly, Charlie Herman, Tara Prindiville, Minyvonne Burke and Lauren Zola contributed.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/250-america-anniversary/trump-kicks-off-great-american-state-fair/4040973/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Henry J. Gomez | NBC News","publishDate":"2026-06-24T22:04:23.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2282652160.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5912%2C4000","slug":"trump-kicks-off-the-great-american-state-fair-after-musicians-pulled-out"},{"id":"5j0175","title":"Trackdown: 2 suspects wanted in Oak Cliff Texaco robbery","excerpt":"A violent May robbery at an Oak Cliff convenience store has Dallas Police looking for two suspects.","content":"A violent May robbery at an Oak Cliff convenience store has Dallas Police looking for two suspects.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/trackdown-2-suspects-wanted-oak-cliff-texaco-robbery","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Shaun.Rabb@fox.com (Shaun 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(KDFW)","author":"Daniel.Miller@fox.com (Daniel Miller)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T21:12:45.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fsingle-use-plastics.jpg","slug":"17-states-take-california-to-court-over-plastic-packaging-rules"},{"id":"fxrwbs","title":"Fort Worth homicide: Father charged with Feb. murder of 9-year-old child","excerpt":"A Fort Worth man faces a capital murder charge after police arrested him in connection to the death of his 9-year-old daughter this past February.","content":"A Fort Worth man faces a capital murder charge after police arrested him in connection to the death of his 9-year-old daughter this past February.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/fort-worth-homicide-father-charged-feb-murder-9-year-old-child","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Carter.Freemon@fox.com (Carter Freemon)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T20:44:22.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fhomicide.jpg","slug":"fort-worth-homicide-father-charged-with-feb-murder-of-9-year-old-child"},{"id":"nzhzst","title":"Amazon driver caught on camera driving on lawn","excerpt":"An Indiana couple says they were stunned after their home security camera captured an Amazon delivery gone off the rails.","content":"An Indiana couple says they were stunned after their home security camera captured an Amazon delivery gone off the rails.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/amazon-driver-caught-camera-driving-lawn","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Jason.Gunn@fox.com (Jason Gunn)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T20:40:10.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-24-at-15.48.19.png","slug":"amazon-driver-caught-on-camera-driving-on-lawn"},{"id":"l0cql8","title":"North Texas ranked high in US for drones seized at World Cup events","excerpt":"Just 23 minutes before the first FIFA World Cup match between the Netherlands and Japan last week, as tens of thousands of fans filed into Dallas Stadium, an FBI task force officer conducting drone countersurveillance was notified about an unmanned aircraft flying within the Temporary Flight Rest...","content":"Just 23 minutes before the first FIFA World Cup match between the Netherlands and Japan last week, as tens of thousands of fans filed into Dallas Stadium, an FBI task force officer conducting drone countersurveillance was notified about an unmanned aircraft flying within the Temporary Flight Restriction airspace. \n\n\n\n“That’s the real serious threat, is you can launch it from a couple of miles away and within a matter of seconds, you could be over a place where there’s a lot of folks,” United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Ryan Raybould said.\n\n\n\nOfficials said the task force officer then located and made contact with Luis Mauricio Flores Ordonez. According to court documents, the Honduran national confirmed that he was the operator of the drone, which authorities say was not registered. Flores was taken into federal custody and charged with a felony count of owning an unregistered aircraft.\n\n\n\n“In this situation, we charged willful violation of the law, which is a felony and so that means that we thought that there was evidence that demonstrated willfulness, like knowingly and willfully violating the law,” Raybould said. \n\n\n\nRaybould said the arrest was one of the first in the nation addressing drones flying over restricted airspace during World Cup events.\n\n\n\nDespite declining to comment on the specifics of the case, Raybould did say that a number of factors go into a decision about whether to charge a drone operator, including any previous criminal history, previous warnings and overall drone knowledge.\n\n\n\nThe FBI said more than 300 drones have been seized near or at FIFA World Cup venues since the tournament started on June 11. So far in North Texas, FBI Dallas says 53 drones have been seized.\n\n\n\nRaybould said his office has more active investigations into drone incursions and more charges are pending. He said the majority of drone seizures have been at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, with 34 drones seized, and 19 drones have been seized from Fan Fest at Dallas Fair Park.\n\n\n\nNone of the drones was carrying bombs or any other dangerous materials. Still, Raybould and the FBI continue to warn North Texans of the consequences of flying drones over restricted airspace. Offenders face anywhere from one to three years behind bars as well as fines.\n\n\n\n“When you’re operating a drone, you’re required to know the law just like when you’re operating a car, you’re required to know our rules on the road,” Raybould said. \n\n\n\nRaybould and the FBI remind drone operators to register and label drones, obtain a TRUST certification from the FAA, and familiarize themselves with airspace restrictions. \n\n\n\nThe World Cup is already proving to be an early indicator of the expanding turf of prosecuting drone incursions. \n\n\n\n“I think this will continue to become kind of a tool that we use in our toolkit because drones are never going to go away,” Raybould said. \n\n\n\nNBC 5 reached out to Flores’ public defender for a comment, but has yet to hear back.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/world-cup/north-texas-ranked-high-us-drones-seized-world-cup/4040949/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Shannon Miller","publishDate":"2026-06-24T20:35:12.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2275934880.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D4000%2C2670","slug":"north-texas-ranked-high-in-us-for-drones-seized-at-world-cup-events"},{"id":"5f958r","title":"Taylor Frankie Paul’s ‘Bachelorette’ season may air next month: Report","excerpt":"After months of uncertainty and controversy, Taylor Frankie Paul’s season of \"The Bachelorette\" could be making a surprise comeback, according to a report.","content":"After months of uncertainty and controversy, Taylor Frankie Paul’s season of \"The Bachelorette\" could be making a surprise comeback, according to a report.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/taylor-frankie-paul-bachelorette-season-may-air-next-month-report","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T20:30:18.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F03%2Ftaylor-frankie-paul-getty-scaled.jpg","slug":"taylor-frankie-pauls-bachelorette-season-may-air-next-month-report"},{"id":"ehlfpy","title":"Coast Guard searches for father and son off coast of Hawaii","excerpt":"The search for a missing father and son who were last seen leaving their Hawaiian hotel on Tuesday morning continues and has extended into the waters off Oahu, the U.S. Coast Guard reported.","content":"The search for a missing father and son who were last seen leaving their Hawaiian hotel on Tuesday morning continues and has extended into the waters off Oahu, the U.S. Coast Guard reported.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/coast-guard-searches-father-son-off-coast-hawaii","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Nick.Viviani@fox.com (Nick Viviani)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T19:59:40.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Foahu-gettyimages-122218431.jpg","slug":"coast-guard-searches-for-father-and-son-off-coast-of-hawaii"},{"id":"p4dxja","title":"Aldi's Blind Boxes are selling out fast. Here's how to get yours","excerpt":"Grab one before it’s too late!\n\n\n\nThe “Aldi Blind Box” sold out within minutes of its first drop on Monday.\n\n\n\nGrocery chain Aldi has jumped on the surprise unboxing trend with its own take and fans are loving it. The Aldi Blind Box features curated bundles filled with surprise items, giving cust...","content":"Grab one before it’s too late!\n\n\n\nThe “Aldi Blind Box” sold out within minutes of its first drop on Monday.\n\n\n\nGrocery chain Aldi has jumped on the surprise unboxing trend with its own take and fans are loving it. The Aldi Blind Box features curated bundles filled with surprise items, giving customers a limited-time chance to score a free box of Aldi fan-favorite products, according to a press release.\n\n\n\nThe first drop took place on June 22, and if you’re hoping to get your hands on one, you’ll need to move fast as the final drop is June 25.\n\n\n\nA new Aldi Blind Box is released daily at 12:00 p.m. ET. However, many fans have taken to social media to share their frustration, with some claiming they waited in an online queue for up to 40 minutes, only to be told the boxes had already sold out for the day.\n\n\n\nWhat types of Aldi Blind Boxes are available?\n\n\n\n\nSnack Blind Box\n\n\n\nFiber Blind Box\n\n\n\nProtein Blind Box\n\n\n\nMystery Blind Box, which Aldi says is “all about surprise”\n\n\n\n\nWhile Aldi isn’t revealing the exact contents just yet, shoppers can expect a curated assortment of products from across the store.\n\n\n\nHow to secure your Aldi Blind Box\n\n\n\n\nFollow @aldiusa on Instagram for daily reveals of each box theme.\n\n\n\nVisit https://www.aldiblindbox.com beginning June 22 through June 25 at 12:00 p.m. ET each day.\n\n\n\nSelect that day’s Aldi Blind Box.\n\n\n\nEnter your shipping information.\n\n\n\nReceive a free Aldi Blind Box delivered directly to your door.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/aldi-blind-boxes-selling-out-fast-how-to-get-yours/4040907/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Maria Toledo Flores","publishDate":"2026-06-24T18:44:26.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2024%2F03%2FGettyImages-1242471717.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D4943%2C3295","slug":"aldis-blind-boxes-are-selling-out-fast-heres-how-to-get-yours"},{"id":"rnc3nw","title":"Elmo picks a side for World Cup after his NBA Finals controversy","excerpt":"This time around, Elmo isn’t sitting on the fence.\n\n\n\nThe “Sesame Street” star said in a video shared on social media Friday that he is supporting Team USA amid the FIFA World Cup tournament. The announcement comes just weeks after Elmo wrote on X that he “hopes both teams have fun” during the NB...","content":"This time around, Elmo isn’t sitting on the fence.\n\n\n\nThe “Sesame Street” star said in a video shared on social media Friday that he is supporting Team USA amid the FIFA World Cup tournament. The announcement comes just weeks after Elmo wrote on X that he “hopes both teams have fun” during the NBA Finals. The post drew massive backlash from New Yorkers who accused the puppet of forgetting his roots, with the fictional Sesame Street canonically based in the Big Apple.\n\n\n\n“Elmo wants Team USA to win. OK? Just to be clear,” said Elmo, sporting a Team USA jersey, before alluding to the drama. “But Elmo loves everybody. Just to be clear. Don’t make this a thing.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhile Elmo declared his loyalty to Team USA, he reiterated that he loves all, including “everybody who’s playing” in the tournament.\n\n\n\nIt’s not surprising that Elmo would want to clear the air. Elmo, who’s 3 years old, was labeled a “coward” by angry Knicks fans for his failure to support the hometown team. The red furry monster attempted days later to course correct, telling social media users to “KNICKS that last message! Elmo didn’t mean to SPUR you on!” But it was too little too late.\n\n\n\nOfficial city agencies even got in on the Elmo hate, with the NYC Department of Transportation threatening to take down the iconic “Sesame Street” sign on the corner of Broadway and West 63rd Street.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerhaps the biggest dagger to the heart came from Cookie Monster, who took the opportunity to troll his pal.\n\n\n\n“Elmo teach me not to eat trophy. Me teach Elmo to pick a team,” Cookie Monster said on X.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter the Knicks won the Finals, ending a 53-year championship drought, captain Jalen Brunson extended an olive branch. During the parade celebration this past Thursday, Brunson brought with him an Elmo plushie with a sign that read, “Forgive Me PLEASE.” \n\n\n\nThis story first appeared on TODAY.com. More from TODAY:\n\n\n\n\nLionel Messi Breaks Record for Career Goals Scored at the World Cup\n\n\n\nCristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup Cleats Have a Special Nod to His Family\n\n\n\nSofia Vergara Says 1 of Her Favorite World Cup Memories Is Watching the ‘Spectacular’ 1994 …\n\nThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/elmo-picks-a-side-for-world-cup/4040864/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Kimmy Yam l TODAY","publishDate":"2026-06-24T18:31:12.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2020%2F07%2FElmo-Sesame-Place.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5567%2C3131","slug":"elmo-picks-a-side-for-world-cup-after-his-nba-finals-controversy"},{"id":"wxq0k2","title":"At least 164 dead and 971 injured after powerful quakes rock Venezuela","excerpt":"At least 164 people have died and 971 were injured after a pair of powerful quakes rocked Venezuela, Acting President Delcy Rodríguez said Thursday.\n\n\n\nWednesday evening’s 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes were among the strongest to strike Venezuela in more than a century and could be felt throu...","content":"At least 164 people have died and 971 were injured after a pair of powerful quakes rocked Venezuela, Acting President Delcy Rodríguez said Thursday.\n\n\n\nWednesday evening’s 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes were among the strongest to strike Venezuela in more than a century and could be felt throughout the region. Buildings were evacuated in places as far away as Brazil’s Amazon, about 1,700 kilometers (1,050 miles) from Venezuela’s capital, Caracas.\n\n\n\nFootage on state TV showed three children, covered in dust but alive, pulled from the rubble in La Guaira state, which Rodríguez described as a “disaster zone” and one of the areas hardest hit by the quakes because of the large number of collapsed buildings.\n\n\n\nRodríguez said authorities were shifting rescue teams from other parts of the country to La Guaira, which sits north of Caracas on the coast. She said officials were trying to make the most of the daylight hours to speed up efforts to rescue people believed to remain trapped under the rubble.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Dozens of buildings have collapsed there … and we are currently carrying out intensive rescue operations to save lives,” Rodríguez said.\n\n\n\nRodríguez appealed to the private sector to make heavy construction equipment available for rescue operations, adding that search and rescue teams certified by the United Nations were on their way to Venezuela to assist.\n\n\n\nShe said the government was creating a $200 million reconstruction fund for hospitals and homes damaged by the earthquakes and had instructed the economy and finance ministers to oversee the effort.\n\n\n\n\n\nWhile Venezuela sits near multiple fault lines, its position straddling the South American and Caribbean plates makes strong earthquakes much less common than in other parts of Latin America.\n\n\n\nRodríguez declared a state of emergency in an address to the nation late Wednesday, saying the quakes caused damage in several states.\n\n\n\nResidents fled their homes in panic\n\n\n\nTelevision broadcasts Thursday showed rescue workers using power tools to work their way into piles of rubble. Many people searching for the missing appeared to be regular people, rather than professionals. Collapsed buildings, toppled electric poles and debris blocked streets.\n\n\n\nDuring the quakes, people ran from swaying buildings in Caracas, many visibly shocked when they turned back to see destroyed walls that left furniture visible from the street. Columns of dust rose in two typically busy neighborhoods in the capital.\n\n\n\n“It started off gently and then gradually grew, and in the end, we all had to leave our houses, go outside and gather together,” Caracas resident Hector Ricci said.\n\n\n\n\n\nVenezuelan earthquakes cause enormous damage\n\n\n\nInterior Minister Diosdado Cabello urged people to remain outside as aftershocks could further damage structures, and many people stayed on the streets for hours, some sitting on the ground hugging pets as dust gathered around them. Others spent the night in parked cars, subway stations and other public places.\n\n\n\nParts of the capital lost power and cellphone coverage, and the earthquakes damaged and closed Simón Bolívar International Airport, the country’s main airport, Rodríguez said.\n\n\n\nIn Caracas, subway services were suspended and natural gas shut off, she said. Classes will also be canceled for several days, and the Ministry of Education said some school buildings would be used as shelters and donation centers.\n\n\n\nRescue workers and municipal police officers work at the site of a collapsed building following an earthquake in Caracas on June 24, 2026.\n\n\n\nRoberto Gamas, another Caracas resident, said the building he was in “shook from side to side. Unreal. The force was incredibly strong.”\n\n\n\nThe lack of cellphone signal in parts of Venezuela deepened the distress of many families, particularly those among the more than 7.7 million people who have left the country during its protracted crisis and who struggled to reach relatives inside the country.\n\n\n\nVenezuela opposition leader María Corina Machado, herself in exile, sent wishes on X for “strength, serenity, and solidarity.”\n\n\n\nVenezuela was hit twice by large quakes\n\n\n\nThe U.S. Geological Survey said the first earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.2, hit west of Moron on the Caribbean coast, about 170 kilometers (105 miles) west of Caracas. It had a depth of 22 kilometers (about 14 miles).\n\n\n\nThe USGS reported a 7.5 magnitude earthquake just a minute later, with a depth of 10 kilometers (about 6 miles) and an epicenter 16 kilometers (10 miles) southwest of Moron.\n\n\n\n\n\nSeveral governments offered assistance\n\n\n\nOffers of help poured in from countries around the world.\n\n\n\nU.S. Secretary of State Rubio said in a post on X early Thursday that the United States is “immediately deploying search and rescue teams, medical resources, and humanitarian assistance to Venezuela.”\n\n\n\nRodríguez — who became acting president after an American military operation captured her predecessor, Nicolás Maduro, and brought him to the U.S. to stand trial — thanked U.S. President Donald Trump. She said in an X post later that she spoke with Rubio by phone without sharing details. She also expressed thanks to the leaders of various nations who have sent messages of support and offers of help.\n\n\n\nEcuador ordered the delivery of humanitarian aid, and Rodríguez said Qatar, Mexico and El Salvador had already sent rescue personnel.\n\n\n\n“We send you all our solidarity and our prayers. Stay strong, Venezuela,” El Salvador President Nayib Bukele, once diametrically opposed to Venezuela’s government, wrote in a post on X.\n\n\n\nEarthquakes impact the region\n\n\n\nBuildings in Manaus, Belem and Macapa in Brazil’s Amazon were evacuated, according to reports on TV Globo. The quakes also were felt in Colombia’s Caribbean and northeast regions.\n\n\n\nThe U.S. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued several tsunami alerts that were quickly lifted.\n\n\n\nWhile uncommon in Venezuela, earthquakes are frequent along the Pacific coast, including in Mexico and Chile, which both sit along the seismically active tectonic belt known as the Ring of Fire, an area that the USGS says is responsible for 90% of earthquakes.“\n\n\n\n___\n\n\n\nGarcia Cano reported from Bogota, Colombia. Associated Press writers Clara Preve in Buenos Aires, Astrid Suarez in Bogota, Colombia, Mauricio Savarese in Sao Paulo and Anna-Catherine Brigida, Megan Janetsky and India Grant in Mexico City, Cristina Fuentes in Madrid and Maria Teresa Hernandez in Beijing contributed to this report.\nThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/earthquake-shakes-venezuela-usgs/4040879/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Regina Garcia Cano and Juan Pablo Arraez | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-24T17:43:56.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2283193340.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5424%2C3616","slug":"at-least-164-dead-and-971-injured-after-powerful-quakes-rock-venezuela"},{"id":"k0yvkx","title":"Charges against Olympic skier Bode Miller to be dismissed, lawyer says","excerpt":"A pair of misdemeanor drug charges filed against former U.S. Olympic skier and gold medalist Bode Miller are set to be dismissed, his attorney said Wednesday.\n\n\n\nThe move came after Miller’s attorney, Jeremy Stafford, said he spoke with Lindsey Blake, the Idaho prosecutor whose office was handlin...","content":"A pair of misdemeanor drug charges filed against former U.S. Olympic skier and gold medalist Bode Miller are set to be dismissed, his attorney said Wednesday.\n\n\n\nThe move came after Miller’s attorney, Jeremy Stafford, said he spoke with Lindsey Blake, the Idaho prosecutor whose office was handling the case.\n\n\n\n“She has agreed to dismiss all charges against Bode Miller,” Stafford said. “There is no evidence Bode possessed any illegal drugs.”\n\n\n\nBlake, the Fremont County Prosecuting Attorney, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.\n\n\n\nMiller, 48, had pleaded not guilty to the June 6 charges, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.\n\n\n\nIn an Instagram post Tuesday, Miller said he was charged after being pulled over for speeding on a highway. A friend who was traveling with him had a small amount of cannabis and a cannabis pipe that Miller said he was unaware of, according to the post.\n\n\n\nBecause no drugs were found with Miller and the passenger acknowledged “ownership,” Stafford said, the charges are being dismissed “factually.”\n\n\n\nMiller won two silver medals in Salt Lake City in 2002; three medals in 2010 in Vancouver, including a gold; and a bronze in Sochi in 2014.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/charges-against-olympic-skier-bode-miller-to-be-dismissed/4040822/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Lindsay Good and Tim Stelloh l NBC News","publishDate":"2026-06-24T17:28:07.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2257474463.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D6000%2C4000","slug":"charges-against-olympic-skier-bode-miller-to-be-dismissed-lawyer-says"},{"id":"n5hvj","title":"Do you call it a kolache? West bakery says this beloved pastry has a different name","excerpt":"Many Texans have ordered them for breakfast, picked them up on road trips and called them kolaches their entire lives. But one North Texas bakery says a popular savory pastry has been misidentified for decades.\n\n\n\n“It’s not a pig in a blanket. It’s not a sausage roll. It’s not even a sausage kola...","content":"Many Texans have ordered them for breakfast, picked them up on road trips and called them kolaches their entire lives. But one North Texas bakery says a popular savory pastry has been misidentified for decades.\n\n\n\n“It’s not a pig in a blanket. It’s not a sausage roll. It’s not even a sausage kolache. It’s klobasniki,” said Shelly Miller, owner of Village Bakery in West.\n\n\n\nThe distinction is more than semantics for a town that has spent generations preserving its Czech heritage.\n\n\n\nWhile many Texans use the word kolache to describe a pastry stuffed with sausage, cheese or other savory fillings, Miller said a traditional Czech kolache is sweet and typically filled with fruit or jam.\n\n\n\nThe savory version, known as a klobasnik, has roots in Texas.\n\n\n\n“Mr. Montgomery actually took the sausage and put it into the dough for the first time,” Miller said.\n\n\n\nAccording to Village Bakery, the klobasnik was created in the West during the 1950s, blending Czech baking traditions with Texas tastes.\n\n\n\nThe town, located along Interstate 35, has long celebrated its Czech culture through events such as Westfest and its well-known bakeries.\n\n\n\nNow, with the Czechia national football team training in North Texas during the World Cup, bakery owners hope players, fans and visitors make the trip to the West to learn more about that heritage.\n\n\n\n“It’s just showing another tradition and showing a heritage and what everything’s about as far as the Czech Republic is based, the Czech team coming in,” said Brittney Ready of Village Bakery.\n\n\n\nInside the bakery, head baker Dusty Uptmore continues a family tradition using a closely guarded dough recipe.\n\n\n\n“My grandma just always said, you know, be nice to your dough and your dough will be nice to you,” Uptmore said.\n\n\n\nThe process involves rolling dough, adding sausage, meat and cheese fillings, sealing the pastry and baking it until golden brown.\n\n\n\n“Flip, and then squish your seam together,” Uptmore explained while demonstrating the technique. “The difference is in the dough,” she said.\n\n\n\nFor visitors unfamiliar with Czech Texas traditions, the bakery hopes the World Cup provides an opportunity to introduce a wider audience to both the food and the culture behind it.\n\n\n\n“We want to take it to the next level,” Miller said.\n\n\n\nWhether customers call it a kolache or a klobasnik, Village Bakery expects plenty of curiosity from travelers looking for a taste of Texas and Czech heritage in one bite.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/kolache-real-name-texas-bakery-czechia/4040815/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Alicia Barrera","publishDate":"2026-06-24T16:42:39.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Fkolache.png%3Ffit%3D859%2C483%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"do-you-call-it-a-kolache-west-bakery-says-this-beloved-pastry-has-a-different-name"},{"id":"h2u4ab","title":"What we know about the Round of 32 World Cup schedule and teams so far","excerpt":"The 2026 World Cup group-stage games have more than lived up to the hype.\n\n\n\nNow the action is about to get even better.\n\n\n\nThe Round of 32 is up next in the tournament, a new addition following the increase from 32 teams to 48. Eight of the 12 third-place teams have qualified, which will give so...","content":"The 2026 World Cup group-stage games have more than lived up to the hype.\n\n\n\nNow the action is about to get even better.\n\n\n\nThe Round of 32 is up next in the tournament, a new addition following the increase from 32 teams to 48. Eight of the 12 third-place teams have qualified, which will give some teams more favorable matchups than others.\n\n\n\nHere’s what to know about the next round’s qualified teams and schedule as results are finalized:\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t2026 FIFA World Cup\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsoccer\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMar 3\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEverything to know about the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Teams, how to watch and more\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2026 World Cup\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDec 6, 2025\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFull 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule: See the key dates, kickoff times and venues\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2026 World Cup\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDec 3, 2025\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow will the 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup work? New format explained\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nWhen are the World Cup Round of 32 games?\n\n\n\nThe games will run from Sunday, June 28 to Friday, July 3. There will be three games per day except for a solo match on June 28.\n\n\n\nWhich teams have qualified for the World Cup Round of 32?\n\n\n\nThese nations have punched their tickets to the Round of 32 so far:\n\n\n\n\nMexico (Group A winners)\n\n\n\nSwitzerland (Group B winners)\n\n\n\nBrazil (Group C winners)\n\n\n\nUSMNT (Group D winners)\n\n\n\nGermany (Group E winners)\n\n\n\nNetherlands (Group F winners)\n\n\n\nArgentina (Group J winner)\n\n\n\nSouth Africa (Group A second place)\n\n\n\nCanada (Group B second place)\n\n\n\nMorocco (Group C second place)\n\n\n\nAustralia (Group D second place)\n\n\n\nIvory Coast (Group E second place)\n\n\n\nJapan (Group F second place)\n\n\n\nBosnia and Herzegovina (Group B third place)\n\n\n\nEcuador (Group E third place)\n\n\n\nSweden (Group F third place)\n\n\n\nFrance\n\n\n\nNorway\n\n\n\nColombia\n\n\n\n\nThese are the third-place teams awaiting their fate from groups that have concluded:\n\n\n\n\nParaguay (Group D): 4 points\n\n\n\nSouth Korea (Group A): 3 points\n\n\n\nScotland (Group C): 3 points\n\n\n\n\nWorld Cup Round of 32 schedule\n\n\n\nHere’s the schedule for the next round as teams fill in the gaps:\n\n\n\nSunday, June 28, 2026\n\n\n\n3 p.m. ET – South Africa vs. Canada — Los Angeles Stadium\n\n\n\nMonday, June 29, 2026\n\n\n\n1 p.m. ET — Brazil vs. Japan — Houston Stadium\n\n\n\n4:30 p.m. ET — Germany vs. Group A/B/C/D/F third place — Boston Stadium\n\n\n\n9 p.m. ET – Netherlands vs. Morocco — Monterrey Stadium\n\n\n\nTuesday, June 30, 2026\n\n\n\n1 p.m. ET – Ivory Coast vs. Group I runners-up — Dallas Stadium\n\n\n\n5 p.m. ET – Group I winners vs. Group C/D/F/G/H third place – New York New Jersey Stadium\n\n\n\n9 p.m. ET – Mexico vs. Group C/E/F/H/I third place — Mexico City Stadium\n\n\n\nWednesday, July 1, 2026\n\n\n\n12 p.m. ET – Group L winners vs. Group E/H/I/J/K third place — Atlanta Stadium\n\n\n\n4 p.m. ET – Group G winners vs. Group A/E/H/I/J third place — Seattle Stadium\n\n\n\n8 p.m. ET – USMNT vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina — San Francisco Bay Area Stadium\n\n\n\nThursday, July 2, 2026\n\n\n\n3 p.m. ET – Group H winners vs. Group J runners-up — Los Angeles Stadium\n\n\n\n7 p.m. ET – Group K runners-up vs. Group L runners-up — Toronto Stadium\n\n\n\n11 p.m. ET – Switzerland vs. Group E/F/G/I/J third place — BC Place Vancouver\n\n\n\nFriday, July 3, 2026\n\n\n\n2 p.m. ET – Australia vs. Group G runners-up — Dallas Stadium\n\n\n\n6 p.m. ET – Argentina vs. Group H runners-up — Miami Stadium\n\n\n\n9:30 p.m. ET – Group K winners vs. Group D/E/I/J/L third place — Kansas City Stadium","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/world-cup/round-of-32-bracket-schedule/4040758/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Sanjesh Singh","publishDate":"2026-06-24T16:11:07.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Fbalogun-messi-mbappe-getty-62426.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D2250%2C1269","slug":"what-we-know-about-the-round-of-32-world-cup-schedule-and-teams-so-far"},{"id":"5embct","title":"Dallas officer recounts rescuing six people from flash flood waters","excerpt":"As flash flood waters overwhelmed vehicles on a North Texas roadway last Friday, one police officer did not hesitate to act.\n\n\n\nBaylor University Medical Center Police Officer Brittney Taylor says she helped rescue six people after rising water stranded multiple drivers near the hospital campus.\n...","content":"As flash flood waters overwhelmed vehicles on a North Texas roadway last Friday, one police officer did not hesitate to act.\n\n\n\nBaylor University Medical Center Police Officer Brittney Taylor says she helped rescue six people after rising water stranded multiple drivers near the hospital campus.\n\n\n\nThe flooding occurred as heavy rain overwhelmed storm drains, creating dangerous conditions on streets near Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. Witnesses watched as vehicle after vehicle became trapped in the rising water.\n\n\n\nTaylor said she immediately began preparing to enter the floodwaters.\n\n\n\n“I took my belt off, I took my vest off, I went to the first car. I helped the lady out,” Taylor said.\n\n\n\nAs she moved through the area, Taylor realized several more people needed help.\n\n\n\nTaylor, a former prison guard, said she ultimately helped six people reach safety, including a man in a wheelchair and an elderly couple.\n\n\n\n“He was like, ‘ My legs don’t work, my shoulder hurts,’” Taylor recalled.\n\n\n\nAfter helping the man, she turned her attention to his wife.\n\n\n\n“Once he got out, I helped the wife. And she was just the cutest little lady; she was so small. So I was like, ma’am, I gotta put you on my back.”\n\n\n\nTaylor credits both her training and the lessons she shares with her son for helping her stay calm in dangerous situations.\n\n\n\n“I tell my son, whenever you’re in a dangerous situation, don’t panic, like slow your breathing, calm down,” she said.\n\n\n\nHer 11-year-old son remains one of her biggest supporters.\n\n\n\n“He always asked me, ‘How was your day? How’s your day? You know, how’s everything? Did you eat?’” Taylor said.\n\n\n\nAfter seeing the rescue video, Taylor said her son wanted to share it with everyone he knew.\n\n\n\n“I showed him the video, and he played it like 10 times. He was like, ‘Oh, can I send it to granny?’ So that’s my mom in Ohio. And he was like I sent it to Granny. He was like, ‘Can I send it to this person?’ Like he wanted to send it to everybody, he sent it to his friends.”\n\n\n\nAsked about her son’s reaction, Taylor smiled.\n\n\n\n“He was so happy. He was.”\n\n\n\nFor Taylor, the rescue was simply about helping people in need during a dangerous situation.\n\n\n\nAt Baylor University Medical Center, the officer’s actions are now being celebrated as an example of service during one of the area’s most challenging weather events.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dallas-officer-six-people-flash-flood-water-rescue/4040792/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Maria Guerrero","publishDate":"2026-06-24T16:09:37.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Fimage-16-1.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1500%2C846","slug":"dallas-officer-recounts-rescuing-six-people-from-flash-flood-waters"},{"id":"jfalh2","title":"Murder suspect's husband the latest arrest in a 24-year-old Frisco cold case","excerpt":"A third person has been arrested in connection with a cold case murder that police say they cracked last April with the arrest of the victim’s former wife. Now, the woman’s current husband is also accused in connection with the man’s death 24 years ago.\n\n\n\nFrisco Police, working with the Waxahach...","content":"A third person has been arrested in connection with a cold case murder that police say they cracked last April with the arrest of the victim’s former wife. Now, the woman’s current husband is also accused in connection with the man’s death 24 years ago.\n\n\n\nFrisco Police, working with the Waxahachie Police Department, arrested 50-year-old Jason Honrud on a murder warrant on Wednesday morning. Jason Honrud is married to Lisa Honrud, who was arrested in April in connection with the 2002 murder of her former husband, Frank Weiss. Lisa is being held on a $850,000 bail.\n\n\n\nInvestigators said Weiss’s body was discovered near Lake Lewisville, wrapped in black bags, tied with rope and weighed down with 50-pound sandbags duct-taped to his legs. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner later determined he had also been shot twice in the chest with a .38 caliber gun.\n\n\n\nThe renewed cold case investigation began earlier this year, when a team of six detectives with the Frisco Police Department’s Crimes Against Persons Unit reopened the case and began re-interviewing witnesses.\n\n\n\nAccording to investigators, Weiss was killed less than a week after his then-wife moved out of their Plano home and signed an annulment that he filed alleging infidelity. Weiss was last seen having dinner with Honrud at Uncle Julio’s two days before his body was found.\n\n\n\nAt the time, Honrud told investigators Weiss had taken a last-minute trip to Cancun, a claim detectives said was deceptive. Detectives added that the condition of the body suggested an effort to conceal the crime. \n\n\n\nInvestigators did not say what role they believe Jason Honrud played in Weiss’s death or reveal any other information about the investigation.\n\n\n\nJason Honrud is the third arrest in the case.\n\n\n\nIn May, Keith Hart was arrested in connection with Weiss’s death just two weeks after Lisa Honrud’s arrest. Hart is being held on $150,000 bail.\n\n\n\nIt’s not immediately clear if any of the suspects in the case have obtained attorneys to speak on their behalf. \n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tFrank Weiss murder\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPlano\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 8\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSecond arrest made in 2002 cold case murder of Plano father Frank Weiss\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCrime and Courts\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApr 30\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWife arrested as documents reveal new details in 2002 cold case murder of husband","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/third-arrest-made-in-24-year-old-frisco-cold-case-murder/4040784/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Dominga Gutierrez and NBCDFW Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-24T15:58:34.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F04%2Ffrank-weiss.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1424%2C801","slug":"murder-suspects-husband-the-latest-arrest-in-a-24-year-old-frisco-cold-case"},{"id":"wrn1c8","title":"AJ Dybantsa recalls what was going through his mind when he was selected first overall at NBA draft","excerpt":"AJ Dybantsa heard the words that few players in history can say have been uttered about them by the NBA commissioner: “With the first pick of the NBA draft….”\n\n\n\nThe former BYU star joined elite company as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft on June 23 when the Washington Wizards selecte...","content":"AJ Dybantsa heard the words that few players in history can say have been uttered about them by the NBA commissioner: “With the first pick of the NBA draft….”\n\n\n\nThe former BYU star joined elite company as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft on June 23 when the Washington Wizards selected him as what they hope will be a franchise savior.\n\n\n\nThe 19-year-old from Massachusetts spoke on TODAY June 24 about what it was like to become the 80th No. 1 overall pick since the first draft in 1947. The moment was filled with some suspense, as Dybantsa was in the mix with two other players, Darryn Peterson of Kansas and Cameron Boozer of Duke, to be the No. 1 overall pick.\n\n\n\n“It was super surreal,” Dybantsa said. “Obviously you see it for years and years on TV, and for your name to get called, it’s ridiculous.”\n\n\n\nThe hard work that propelled Dybantsa to the top of his draft class flashed through his mind when he heard NBA commissioner Adam Silver announce his name.\n\n\n\n“I was just kind of replaying all the memories in my head,” he said. “All the sacrifices I made, all the practices, late nights, crying, all the blood, sweat and tears.”\n\n\n\nDybantsa also paid tribute to his father during his special moment. While he normally goes by AJ, he requested that Silver announce his draft selection by using his full name, Anicet Dybantsa Jr., in tribute to his father, Anicet “Ace” Dybantsa Sr.\n\n\n\nThe elder Dybantsa, who is serving as AJ’s manager, was at the draft at Barclays Center in Brooklyn with wife Chelsea and AJ’s two sisters, Samarra and Jasmyn.\n\n\n\n“It’s meant a lot, obviously just knowing them since birth, having my emotional support,” Dybantsa said. “Them supporting me along with my sisters, it’s been great.”\n\n\n\nChelsea and Ace were also there on TODAY to watch their son’s interview as they beamed with pride. They shared their reaction to hearing him announced as the league’s No. 1 overall pick.\n\n\n\n“Nervous, very, very nervous,” Chelsea said. “But we’re just happy to be here. He worked so hard and we’re proud of him, but he should be proud of himself no matter what.”\n\n\n\n“He made a lot of sacrifices, and I told him all the time, you work hard it will pay off, and here we are,” his father said.\n\n\n\nDybantsa is the first No. 1 overall pick by the Wizards since former All-Star guard John Wall in 2010.\n\n\n\nBecoming the No. 1 pick in what experts have considered a stacked draft class is the latest impressive milestone in Dybantsa’s rise.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNBA\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 23\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHere's every first-round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNBA\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 23\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWinners and losers from 2026 NBA Draft first round: Bulls, Warriors on list\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nThe 6-foot-9 wing led the NCAA in scoring with 25.5 points per game in his lone college season at BYU this past winter. He was named a first-team All-American and first-team All-Big 12.\n\n\n\nDybantsa was considered the nation’s No. 1 recruit coming out of Utah Prep before he signed with BYU, so he has been on the NBA radar since he was in high school.\n\n\n\nHe hopes to bring instant offense to a moribund Wizards franchise that has not had a winning season since 2017-18 and is coming off a 17-65 season, the worst of any team in the NBA.\n\n\n\nAfter being drafted by the Wizards, Dybantsa said he heard from head coach Brian Keefe along with star point guard Trae Young, who just signed a four-year, $212.9 million contract with Washington after being traded from the Atlanta Hawks. Dybantsa said he also heard from rising young talents Alex Sarr and Kyshawn George after being selected by the team.\n\n\n\n“They’re just excited to meet me, come watch me play,” he said.\n\n\n\nHe’s not quite on the group text yet, though.\n\n\n\n“They called from another person’s phone,” he said to laughter from TODAY’s Craig Melvin, Al Roker and Dylan Dreyer.\n\n\n\nDybantsa also shared that he’s eager to face off against one player in particular.\n\n\n\n“Kevin Durant is my favorite player,” he said.\n\n\n\nThe 19-year-old already has one accolade over Durant. The Houston Rockets star and future Hall of Famer was the No. 2 pick of the 2007 NBA draft.\n\n\n\n“He got drafted when I was born,” Dybantsa said.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/nba/aj-dybantsa-nba-draft-first-pick-reaction/4040753/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Scott Stump | TODAY","publishDate":"2026-06-24T15:46:12.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2283025202_e0a405.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D3000%2C2132","slug":"aj-dybantsa-recalls-what-was-going-through-his-mind-when-he-was-selected-first-overall-at-nba-draft"},{"id":"cve3qm","title":"Indiana man charged with stalking Fever's Sophie Cunningham","excerpt":"An Indiana man faces stalking, harassment and intimidation charges for allegedly sending threatening and explicit messages to WNBA star Sophie Cunningham via social media, officials said.\n\n\n\nKevin Singh, 48, was arrested Tuesday and charged Wednesday, Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears announced...","content":"An Indiana man faces stalking, harassment and intimidation charges for allegedly sending threatening and explicit messages to WNBA star Sophie Cunningham via social media, officials said.\n\n\n\nKevin Singh, 48, was arrested Tuesday and charged Wednesday, Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears announced.\n\n\n\n“The internet has made it easier than ever to target, harass and intimidate others. Threats of violence, whether face-to-face or behind a keyboard, will be taken seriously,” the statement read in part. “Coming forward is never easy, regardless of a person’s position or public profile. The victim is setting an example by speaking out.”\n\n\n\nSingh began harassing Cunningham, a guard for the Indiana Fever, in 2025, Mears said. His behavior escalated in February after a security team reached out to him about his conduct, Mears said.\n\n\n\nSingh is currently on probation in Hendricks County following guilty pleas to two counts of invasion of privacy, both Level 6 felonies. Five additional felony charges — including a lead stalking charge and a habitual offender sentencing enhancement — were dismissed.\n\n\n\nThis is the second time a man has been charged with stalking Fever players, officials said. In July 2025, Michael Lewis pleaded guilty to stalking and harassment and was sentenced to more than two years in prison.\n\n\n\nCunningham, a former University of Missouri player, recently signed a one-year contract extension with the Fever — a deal she described as frustrating given its short duration. She is widely regarded as the team’s enforcer for her physical playing style and willingness to confront opposing players.\n\n\n\nThe 29-year-old was drafted by the Phoenix Mercury in 2019 and played in the Southwest before being traded to the Fever in 2025. \n\n\n\nCunningham has also become a polarizing figure off the court. Some fans have speculated about her political leanings, dubbing her “MAGA Barbie.” In a New York Times interview last year she pushed back on that characterization, describing herself as more centrist. \n\n\n\n“In our culture today you have to choose and you have to be an extremist, and that’s just not me,” Cunningham said. “So I agree with things on both sides; I disagree with things on both sides.”\n\n\n\nCunningham was thrust into the spotlight again this year for reasons beyond basketball. She co-hosts a podcast called “Show Me Something” with West Wilson, a cast member on the Bravo reality series “Summer House,” who became embroiled in controversy in March after revealing he was in a relationship with co-star Amanda Batula — the estranged wife of another cast member and best friend of his former romantic partner.\n\n\n\nIn April, Wilson told Cunningham on the podcast that there was “no overlap” between his relationship with Batula and her marriage. \n\n\n\n“Summer House” airs on Bravo, which is owned by the same parent company as NBC News.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/wnba/indiana-man-charged-stalking-sophie-cunningham/4040731/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Alicia Victoria Lozano and Doha Madani | NBC News","publishDate":"2026-06-24T15:15:26.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FUSATSI_29149352-e1782330368529.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5309%2C2982","slug":"indiana-man-charged-with-stalking-fevers-sophie-cunningham"},{"id":"s1t7wr","title":"Bahama Buck’s now open in Argyle","excerpt":"A new sweet treat spot is now open, just in time for summer in southern Denton County.\nPopular shaved ice chain Bahama Buck’s cut the ribbon on its new location in Argyle Tuesday near the corner of FM 407 and Gateway Drive.\nMayor Ron Schmidt and Argyle Municipal Development District Chair David W...","content":"A new sweet treat spot is now open, just in time for summer in southern Denton County.\nPopular shaved ice chain Bahama Buck’s cut the ribbon on its new location in Argyle Tuesday near the corner of FM 407 and Gateway Drive.\nMayor Ron Schmidt and Argyle Municipal Development District Chair David Wylie joined in at the ceremony.\n“We hope you will welcome Bahama Buck’s to our community,” said the Town of Argyle in a post to social media.\n\nThe shaved ice chain is known for the soft ice it uses to make its sweet snow cones.\n“Welcome to your Mini-Vacation in Argyle, Texas,” reads the brand’s online description. “Ever had a crunchy snow cone? Yeah, that’s not us. Our Shaved Ice is crafted with soft, freshly made Sno.”\nAccording to the brand, Bahama Buck’s has more than 100 different original flavors to choose from. The shop also serves smoothies and its signature Bahama Sodas, which can be infused with an energy drink.\nBahama Buck’s filed with the state to build a new location in Argyle back in January 2025.\nWith is opening, it joins other southern Denton County locations in Double Oak, Lewisville and Roanoke.\nFor more information, visit the shaved ice shop’s website.\nThe post Bahama Buck’s now open in Argyle appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/06/23/bahama-bucks-now-open-in-argyle/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)","author":"Micah Pearce","publishDate":"2026-06-23T21:09:17.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crosstimbersgazette.com%2Fcrosstimbersgazette%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F728370007_1450718557083872_1579647271062318892_n-e1782248858738.jpg","slug":"bahama-bucks-now-open-in-argyle"},{"id":"oa9ib8","title":"Arizona woman hospitalized with severe burns after falling asleep while sunbathing by pool","excerpt":"An Arizona woman suffered life‑threatening heat stroke and third‑degree burns after falling asleep in the sun during a 105‑degree day at her community pool.\n\n\n\nBetty‑Lou Summer, 82, had been lounging in a chair with metal armrests on June 11 when she drifted off. She was found about an hour later...","content":"An Arizona woman suffered life‑threatening heat stroke and third‑degree burns after falling asleep in the sun during a 105‑degree day at her community pool.\n\n\n\nBetty‑Lou Summer, 82, had been lounging in a chair with metal armrests on June 11 when she drifted off. She was found about an hour later, unconscious, blistered and severely overheated, her daughter Michelle Gabbert told NBC affiliate 12 News. \n\n\n\nNeighbors rushed to help: “They covered her with wet towels, dragged her into the shade and called 911,” Gabbert recalled.\n\n\n\nSummer was taken to the hospital, where doctors intubated her and diagnosed organ failure. Her internal temperature had climbed to 104 degrees. \n\n\n\n“We really didn’t think she was going to make it,” said Gabbert, who works as an internal medicine physician.\n\n\n\nAs her organs slowly stabilized, the blisters across her body progressed into third‑degree burns. Summer has already undergone two surgeries and will continue having procedures every four to five days until she’s ready for skin replacement surgery. \n\n\n\nGabbert said her mother’s age made the injuries far more severe. \n\n\n\n“With older people, their skin is very thin. There’s not a lot of fat, and it’s also very, I guess, papery, I guess you could say. So, it tears very easily, and for her, it was really hard to find healthy tissue.”\n\n\n\nSummer is expected to stay in the burn center for at least another month and a fundraiser has been created to help cover medical expenses. \n\n\n\nGabbert is urging others to take extreme heat seriously, especially seniors and children. \n\n\n\n“It’s really hard to see family like this,” Gabbert said. “I’ve seen patients like this, and it’s a miracle she’s made it this far.”\n\n\n\n\n\nHere are some tips to stay safe in extreme heat this summer\n\n\n\nStaying safe in extreme heat comes down to hydration, timing, shade and protection — and most people underestimate how fast heat illness can set in.\n\n\n\nHydrate often: Drink water throughout the day; avoid alcohol and limit caffeine.\n\n\n\nStay out of peak sun: The highest‑risk hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.\n\n\n\nSeek shade: Even short breaks out of direct sun reduce heat stress.\n\n\n\nDress for the heat: Wear loose, light‑colored clothing and a wide‑brim hat.\n\n\n\nUse sunscreen: SPF 30+ and reapply every two hours.\n\n\n\nKnow warning signs: Dizziness, nausea, confusion and hot, dry skin signal danger.\n\n\n\nCheck on vulnerable people: Seniors, kids and those with medical conditions are at higher risk.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/arizona-woman-hospitalized-severe-burns-falling-asleep-sunbathing-pool/4040680/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Julia Elbaba","publishDate":"2026-06-24T14:32:02.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2250902636.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5472%2C3648","slug":"arizona-woman-hospitalized-with-severe-burns-after-falling-asleep-while-sunbathing-by-pool"},{"id":"rn4jep","title":"Trump administration barred from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to vote","excerpt":"A federal judge on Wednesday permanently barred President Donald Trump’s administration from implementing most of his first executive order on elections, part of which sought to require people to show documentary proof of citizenship when they register to vote.\n\n\n\nThe ruling by U.S. District Cour...","content":"A federal judge on Wednesday permanently barred President Donald Trump’s administration from implementing most of his first executive order on elections, part of which sought to require people to show documentary proof of citizenship when they register to vote.\n\n\n\nThe ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Denise Casper in Boston effectively converts a preliminary injunction she issued a year ago, in which she temporarily blocked many of Trump’s efforts to overhaul elections, into a permanent ban.\n\n\n\nCasper rejected the administration’s argument that the lawsuit to block the changes brought by Democratic state attorneys general was premature because the rules had yet to be implemented. Instead, she agreed that the Constitution gives states and Congress the authority to regulate elections, and that Trump’s requirements violated the separation of powers.\n\n\n\nThe Constitution “does not grant the President any specific powers over elections,” wrote Casper.\n\n\n\nAmong other proposed changes, Trump’s order would have required people to provide documentary proof of citizenship when registering to vote, prevented mail ballots from being counted if they arrive after Election Day, even if they were postmarked by then, and punished states that failed to comply by withholding certain federal money.\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thousing\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 24\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTrump says he won't sign bipartisan housing bill until voter ID measure passes\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOil & Gas\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 24\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTrump accuses oil companies of gas price ‘gouging,' calls for DOJ probe\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWar with Iran\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 23\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSenate rebukes Trump by approving House-passed measure calling for end to Iran war\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nIn a statement, New York Attorney General Letitia James said she was grateful the court had blocked Trump’s “unconstitutional attempt to seize control of our elections” and would continue to defend voting rights in this year’s midterm elections.\n\n\n\n“Generations of Americans fought tirelessly for the right to vote, and we honor their legacy by protecting that right against anyone who tries to undermine it,” said James, a Democrat.\n\n\n\nCalifornia Attorney General Rob Bonta, whose state was the lead plaintiff in the case, said the ruling reaffirmed the constitutional principle that it s up to the states and Congress to set election rules.\n\n\n\n“While we are proud of this result, we are clear-eyed that President Trump’s attacks on voting rights and our elections show no signs of slowing down,” Bonta, a Democrat, said in a statement. “So let me be clear: we will keep fighting back every step of the way.”\n\n\n\nRequests for comment sent to the White House and Department of Justice were not immediately returned.\n\n\n\nThe ruling was the latest in a series against the elections executive order Trump signed just months after taking office for his second term. He has since signed another executive order on elections, seeking to create a national voter list and limit mail balloting. That directive also faces multiple legal challenges.\n\n\n\nLast fall, a federal judge in Washington, D.C., overseeing a separate challenge to the first election executive order by civil rights and Democratic Party-aligned groups blocked the government from taking steps to include the proof-of-citizenship requirement on the federal voter registration form. That judge later barred the Secretary of Defense from requiring documentary proof of citizenship when military personnel register to vote or request ballots.\n\n\n\n\n\nIn an apparent nod to the difficulty of implementing a proof-of-citizen requirement by executive order, Trump is pushing legislation in the Republican-controlled Congress to create such a mandate. The SAVE America Act has passed the House but has stalled in the Senate, leading Trump to advocate for eliminating the filibuster that is blocking the legislation.\n\n\n\nOn Wednesday, he abruptly canceled the expected signing of a bipartisan housing bill, saying he won’t sign legislation until Congress passes his proof of citizenship requirement for voting.\n\n\n\nThe president and many of his Republican allies have been promoting the narrative that voting by noncitizens is a major problem, when in fact it’s quite rare. The federal voter registration form already requires people to attest that they are U.S. citizens, and violating that is punishable as a felony that can lead to prison or deportation.\n\n\n\nIn another major voting case, the U.S. Supreme Court is due to issue an opinion soon on whether mail ballots must arrive by Election Day. That could immediately change the rules in 14 states that allow grace periods ranging from days to weeks if the ballots are postmarked by Election Day.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/politics/trump-citizenship-voting-order/4040760/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Julie Carr Smyth and Michael Casey | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-24T13:56:19.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2023%2F11%2Fgeneric-voting-ct.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D4032%2C3024","slug":"trump-administration-barred-from-implementing-proof-of-citizenship-requirement-to-vote"},{"id":"m6ec6n","title":"California woman who used billboards to find love says her search is over","excerpt":"A Northern California woman who went viral for using billboards along local highways to find a boyfriend says her search for love is over.\n\n\n\n\nLast fall, Lisa Catalano paid for a dozen billboards that directed people to her website, where interested suitors could fill out a dating application.\n\n\n...","content":"A Northern California woman who went viral for using billboards along local highways to find a boyfriend says her search for love is over.\n\n\n\n\nLast fall, Lisa Catalano paid for a dozen billboards that directed people to her website, where interested suitors could fill out a dating application.\n\n\n\nIn an update posted to her website, Catalano said applications are now closed because she has a boyfriend.\n\n\n\nThe 42-year-old told the San Francisco Chronicle that the man is a Bay Area resident who saw one of her billboards but did not submit an application. Instead, the two matched on a dating app in January.\n\n\n\nThe billboards, along with taxi advertisements, ran from September through mid-February and cost nearly $2,000.\n\n\n\nCatalano told the Chronicle the full project, including photo and video shoots, wardrobe and merchandise, cost about $5,000.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/woman-billboards-find-love/4040904/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"NBC Bay Area staff","publishDate":"2026-06-24T13:44:12.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FBay-Area-woman-who-used-billboards-to-find-love-says-search-is-over.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1920%2C1080","slug":"california-woman-who-used-billboards-to-find-love-says-her-search-is-over"},{"id":"vk0sbg","title":"Train involved in crash with semi-truck in Denton","excerpt":"A train that was involved in a minor crash with a sem-truck in Denton on Wednesday afternoon is blocking access for drivers, according to the Denton Police Department.\n\n\n\nOfficers were called to the scene around 12:39 p.m. of the crash.\n\n\n\nThe crash is blocking access to Nottingham Drive. \n\n\n\nNor...","content":"A train that was involved in a minor crash with a sem-truck in Denton on Wednesday afternoon is blocking access for drivers, according to the Denton Police Department.\n\n\n\nOfficers were called to the scene around 12:39 p.m. of the crash.\n\n\n\nThe crash is blocking access to Nottingham Drive. \n\n\n\nNorth crossing streets that are also being blocked include: \n\n\n\n\nAudra Lane/Old North Road \n\n\n\nFishtrap Road \n\n\n\nCooper Creek Road\n\n\n\n\nPolice are warning drivers to expect delays and find alternate routes\n\n\n\nThe driver of the semi-truck only sustained minor injuries, police said.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/train-involved-in-crash-with-semi-truck-in-denton/4040681/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Dominga Gutierrez","publishDate":"2026-06-24T13:14:53.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Fdenton-truck-vs-train.png%3Ffit%3D1290%2C726%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"train-involved-in-crash-with-semi-truck-in-denton"},{"id":"eif4lf","title":"Austin serial killer Raul Meza facing new charge after CSAM found on his phone","excerpt":"Austin serial killer Raul Meza is facing a new felony charge after child sexual abuse material, or CSAM, was found on his phone.","content":"Austin serial killer Raul Meza is facing a new felony charge after child sexual abuse material, or CSAM, was found on his phone.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/austin-serial-killer-raul-meza-new-charge-csam","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T20:42:28.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox7austin.com%2Fwww.fox7austin.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F09%2Fraul-meza2.jpg","slug":"austin-serial-killer-raul-meza-facing-new-charge-after-csam-found-on-his-phone"},{"id":"tmk4py","title":"Mosquito trap tests positive for West Nile Virus in Harvest, fogging scheduled","excerpt":"Another mosquito trap in southern Denton County, and fogging is scheduled for the area.\nDenton County Public Health announced Friday afternoon a mosquito trap in the northwest portion of the Harvest community tested positive for West Nile Virus.\nThe trap is located at the intersection of Clevelan...","content":"Another mosquito trap in southern Denton County, and fogging is scheduled for the area.\nDenton County Public Health announced Friday afternoon a mosquito trap in the northwest portion of the Harvest community tested positive for West Nile Virus.\nThe trap is located at the intersection of Cleveland-Gibbs Road and Old Justin Road.\n\nIn response, DCPH will conduct fogging in the area three times, beginning Saturday and continuing through Friday, June 26.\nDenton County Public Health will fog in the northwest portion of Harvest after a mosquito trap tested positive for West Nile Virus. (Photo courtesy of DCPH)\nThe truck-based, ultra-low volume fogging will occur between the hours of 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.\nSouthern Denton County residents can also help prevent the contraction of West Nile Virus with the DCPH’s following tips:\n\nDrain standing water in your yard and neighborhood to minimize mosquito breeding sites such as bird baths, flowerpots, and clogged rain gutters.  Consider the use of BTI briquettes, often called mosquito dunks, in standing water that cannot be eliminated.\nDress in long sleeves and pants when you are outside and spray thin clothing with repellent.\nDefend yourself by using EPA-registered repellent.  Check for ingredients like DEET, Picaridin, or Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus.\n\nFor more information on West Nile Virus and where other mosquito traps have tested positive, visit the DCPH’s website.\nThe Harvest trap is one of two near Argyle that tested positive for WNV. The other was located along Hwy 377 at the end of May.\nOne of the first traps to test positive this mosquito season in southern Denton County was over in Lewisville at the beginning of May.\nThe post Mosquito trap tests positive for West Nile Virus in Harvest, fogging scheduled appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/06/19/mosquito-trap-tests-positive-for-west-nile-virus-in-harvest-fogging-scheduled/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette - Southern Denton County Local News","author":"Micah Pearce","publishDate":"2026-06-19T16:58:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crosstimbersgazette.com%2Fcrosstimbersgazette%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FScreen-Shot-2026-06-19-at-11.44.02-AM-300x264.jpg","slug":"mosquito-trap-tests-positive-for-west-nile-virus-in-harvest-fogging-scheduled"},{"id":"1l66ib","title":"Police: Texas woman shot, stabbed, and dismembered partner before dumping remains","excerpt":"A 31-year-old woman has confessed to violently killing and dismembering a man with whom she lived, following an anonymous tip that led detectives to a Texas landfill, police said Thursday.","content":"A 31-year-old woman has confessed to violently killing and dismembering a man with whom she lived, following an anonymous tip that led detectives to a Texas landfill, police said Thursday.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/san-angelo-murder-audrey-troncoso-matthew-sheppard","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Amber.Kite@fox.com (Amber Kite)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T19:12:26.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox7austin.com%2Fwww.fox7austin.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Faudrey-troncoso.jpg","inBriefing":true,"slug":"police-texas-woman-shot-stabbed-and-dismembered-partner-before-dumping-remains"},{"id":"gwsdgx","title":"Heat dome to bring parts of Texas first 100-degree day of the year","excerpt":"A heat dome that is building across the southern U.S. this weekend will push temperatures into the triple digits for much of Texas.","content":"A heat dome that is building across the southern U.S. this weekend will push temperatures into the triple digits for much of Texas.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/weather/texas-heat-dome-100-degrees","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Aaron.Barker@fox.com (Aaron Barker)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T16:34:15.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fheat-dome.jpg","slug":"heat-dome-to-bring-parts-of-texas-first-100-degree-day-of-the-year"},{"id":"etytb2","title":"Biz Buzz","excerpt":"Monthly roundup of openings, closings, and business updates in southern Denton County as published in our June 2026 issue.\nYellow Brick Road Storage, a vehicle, boat and RV storage facility, is now open at 1303 Old Justin Rd., Argyle.\nExcite! Event Center is now open at 2300 Highland Village Rd. ...","content":"Monthly roundup of openings, closings, and business updates in southern Denton County as published in our June 2026 issue.\nYellow Brick Road Storage, a vehicle, boat and RV storage facility, is now open at 1303 Old Justin Rd., Argyle.\nExcite! Event Center is now open at 2300 Highland Village Rd. #900, Highland Village.\nCommon Lands, offering trading cards, games and collectibles, is now open at 690 Parker Square Rd., Flower Mound.\nSweet Frog Yougurt/Wetzel’s Pretzels is now open in the former Lash Lounge space at 2500 Cross Timbers Rd. #130, Flower Mound.\nCrave Cookies is now open at 101 Plaza Place #100, Northlake.\nWildflower Cafe, serving breakfast and brunch with an Asian twist, is now open at 1900 Long Prairie Rd. #116, Flower Mound.\nThe Clover Table Mahjong & Events is now open at 2300 Highland Village Rd. #405, Highland Village.\nDumpling Queen, specializing in Chinese dumplings and noodles, is now open in the former Here Asian Cuisine space at 1050 Flower Mound Rd. #110, Flower Mound.\nInner Radiance Wellness & Aesthetics is now open at 2650 FM 407 E. #105, Bartonville.\nPlush Threading Lounge, offering waxing and threading, is now open at 6101 Long Prairie Rd. #744, Flower Mound.\nTBK – The Bees Knees, a women’s clothing and gift boutique, has relocated to 606 Hwy 377 N., Argyle.\nSmallcakes Cupcakery and Creamery has relocated to 2660 FM 407 E. #300, Bartonville.\nTroy Bar & Grill, serving Mediterranean Cuisine, is expected to open this summer in the space previously occupied by Delhi6 Indian Kitchen at 1700 Cottonwood Creek #110, in The Shops at Highland Village.\nHudson House, featuring an East Coast-inspired menu, is expected to open this winter in the space previously occupied by Corner Bakery Café and a Pilates studio at 3640 Justin Rd. #190, in The Shops at Highland Village.\nDid we miss anything? Let us know: 940-728-8284.\nThe post Biz Buzz appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/06/23/biz-buzz-45/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)","author":"CTG Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-23T05:03:10.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crosstimbersgazette.com%2Fcrosstimbersgazette%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FExcite.jpg","slug":"biz-buzz"},{"id":"3ozojk","title":"Highland Village cuts cabins from Pilot Knoll Park improvement plans","excerpt":"Highland Village’s 75-acre park on the Lake Lewisville shore will still see some improvements, but rental cabins won’t be one of them.\nCity council directed staff to remove the 16 rental cabins from the improvement plans back in October 2025 because the projected revenue was not projected to be s...","content":"Highland Village’s 75-acre park on the Lake Lewisville shore will still see some improvements, but rental cabins won’t be one of them.\nCity council directed staff to remove the 16 rental cabins from the improvement plans back in October 2025 because the projected revenue was not projected to be sufficient enough to justify the cost of construction.\nAn update from Phil Lozano, Highland Village’s parks director, at the council’s June 9 workshop revealed the revised plans and expected budget.\nThe plans still include upgrades to the park’s entryway with a new gatehouse, queuing lanes and plans for after-hours entry, as well as parking upgrades, trail connections and a new sign.\nPilot Knoll’s boat ramp is also expected to include a paddle sport launch, a courtesy dock, improved lighting and more ADA accessibility.\nThe day use area is also expected to see some improvements to existing structures and the city plans to identify various needs around the are that need attention.\nRestroom updates are also included.\nAccording to Lozano, the original budget, which was approved as part of the city’s 2021 Park Bond and included the cabin construction, was about $3.745 million.\nThe removal of the cabins is expected to drop the project’s budget by up to $1.4 million.\nWhile the city’s original budget planned for cabin construction to be about $2.3 million, staff said the cabins might have cost upwards of $3 million today.\nPart of the funding to pay for the Pilot Knoll improvements will also come from grants, some of which were originally planned to go toward cabin construction.\nSome of those funds from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will be able to be reallocated to other parts of the project to improve the 60-year-old park.\nAccording to the city’s work session on June 9, the design phase is about 70% done and council wants to ensure a structural engineer comes in to verify there won’t be any surprise costs once construction starts.\nCouncil also continued to work out where there might be ways to further reduce the overall cost of the project, if needed.\nPilot Knoll Park is leased from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and offers RV and tent campsites, a day use area, boat docks, pavilions for rent, kayak rentals, a sand volleyball court and a fire pit.\nThe post Highland Village cuts cabins from Pilot Knoll Park improvement plans appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/06/18/highland-village-cuts-cabins-from-pilot-knoll-park-improvement-plans/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette - Southern Denton County Local News","author":"Micah Pearce","publishDate":"2026-06-18T17:00:27.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"highland-village-cuts-cabins-from-pilot-knoll-park-improvement-plans"},{"id":"8n63if","title":"15-year-old killed, three teens seriously injured in Eastland County rollover crash","excerpt":"A 15-year-old boy was killed and three other teenagers were seriously injured early Thursday morning in a single-vehicle rollover crash on State Highway 6, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.","content":"A 15-year-old boy was killed and three other teenagers were seriously injured early Thursday morning in a single-vehicle rollover crash on State Highway 6, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/15-year-old-killed-three-teens-seriously-injured-eastland-county-rollover-crash","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Amber.Kite@fox.com (Amber Kite)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T15:14:07.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F05%2Ftexas-dps-vehicle.jpg","inBriefing":true,"slug":"15-year-old-killed-three-teens-seriously-injured-in-eastland-county-rollover-crash"},{"id":"749gys","title":"Liberty Christian earns TAPPS conference’s highest honor","excerpt":"The TAPPS Henderson Cup is considered the highest honor in TAPPS, and Liberty Christian School just took the award home for a second year in a row.\nTAPPS, the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools, recognizes schools that excel in academic, athletics and fine arts throughout the scho...","content":"The TAPPS Henderson Cup is considered the highest honor in TAPPS, and Liberty Christian School just took the award home for a second year in a row.\nTAPPS, the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools, recognizes schools that excel in academic, athletics and fine arts throughout the school year.\nOn Tuesday, June 9, the conference announced Liberty Christian School in Argyle was the 2025-2026 winner for the 6A division.\nIt’s the 15th time overall Liberty Christian has won the honor, as well as the second year in a row, with the school earning the honor for the 2024-2025 school year, as well.\n“Liberty Christian Athletics is proud to bring home the TAPPS Henderson Cup for the second consecutive year,” said Liberty Christian in a post to its athletics social media page.\nAccording to TAPPS, the champion is determined by the points each school earns in the TAPPS Championships held throughout the school year.\n“A champion cup is presented to the school for display during the year, along with a plaque to commemorate the school’s success,” reads the TAPPS website.\nLiberty Christian released a video, allowing the community to relive some of the moments that led up to the 2025-2026 title.\nThe award got its name after TAPPS decided to honor Johnnie and Evelyn Henderson for their commitment to the organization.\nAccording to TAPPS, Johnnie served as the first executive director and laid the groundwork for TAPPS’ future.\n“Throughout their tireless efforts, the foundation was established from which TAPPS has grown to enjoy our present success,” said TAPPS on its site. “Therefore, the Overall School Championship Award has been named the Henderson Championship Cup to be presented annually.”\nTo see how the scoring was broken down, leading Liberty Christian to another win, visit the TAPPS Henderson Cup leaderboard for the 2025-2026 school year.\nThe post Liberty Christian earns TAPPS conference’s highest honor appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/06/22/liberty-christian-earns-tapps-conferences-highest-honor/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)","author":"Micah Pearce","publishDate":"2026-06-23T04:17:18.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crosstimbersgazette.com%2Fcrosstimbersgazette%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FLCSFacade16x9-e1781110146656.jpg","slug":"liberty-christian-earns-tapps-conferences-highest-honor"},{"id":"wafcxk","title":"'The Notebook' on stage at Bass Performance Hall","excerpt":"The Notebook is sweeping audiences off their feet as a brand-new musical. Actor Jerome Harmann-Hardeman joins Good Day to share a look behind the scenes of the production.","content":"The Notebook is sweeping audiences off their feet as a brand-new musical. Actor Jerome Harmann-Hardeman joins Good Day to share a look behind the scenes of the production.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/video/fmc-yo7uzr3wz260j2ny","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T15:36:47.000Z","category":"library","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fzvwd2p8z18gfgm5n%2Ffqfeay5q21ndu79a.jpg","slug":"the-notebook-on-stage-at-bass-performance-hall"},{"id":"mkn31d","title":"Giraffe loose in Texas: $5K reward offered for information leading to capture, safe return","excerpt":"A giraffe is on the lam after escaping a Texas ranch.","content":"A giraffe is on the lam after escaping a Texas ranch.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/giraffe-gracie-real-county-cedar-hollow-ranch","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Aaron.Barker@fox.com (Aaron Barker)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T12:13:48.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox7austin.com%2Fwww.fox7austin.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgracie-giraffe.jpg","slug":"giraffe-loose-in-texas-5k-reward-offered-for-information-leading-to-capture-safe-return"},{"id":"ksjwby","title":"Texas Education Agency leader dodges questions about Bluebonnet curriculum mistakes","excerpt":"Amid questions about a controversial school curriculum, a Texas Education Agency leader declined to take questions surrounding the curriculum's lengthy list of errors and cost to fix them.","content":"Amid questions about a controversial school curriculum, a Texas Education Agency leader declined to take questions surrounding the curriculum's lengthy list of errors and cost to fix them.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/texas-education-agency-leader-dodges-questions-about-bluebonnet-curriculum-mistakes","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"David.Sentendrey@fox.com (David Sentendrey)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T03:14:22.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fp-david-bluebonnet-curriculum-fix-costs-9p_00.00.38.50.jpg","slug":"texas-education-agency-leader-dodges-questions-about-bluebonnet-curriculum-mistakes"},{"id":"gbgfv8","title":"TSA partners with Google Wallet for TSA PreCheck Touchless ID","excerpt":"The TSA announced a partnership with Google Wallet, allowing eligible travelers to enroll in TSA PreCheck Touchless ID directly through the app. See the U.S. airports where it's available.","content":"The TSA announced a partnership with Google Wallet, allowing eligible travelers to enroll in TSA PreCheck Touchless ID directly through the app. See the U.S. airports where it's available.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/tsa-partners-google-wallet-tsa-precheck-touchless-id","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T18:17:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Ftsa-precheck-getty-scaled.jpg","slug":"tsa-partners-with-google-wallet-for-tsa-precheck-touchless-id"},{"id":"65d9ta","title":"Trump headlining Great American State Fair kickoff celebration on National Mall","excerpt":"President Donald Trump will take the stage on the National Mall on Wednesday night, launching a multi-day celebration of America’s 250th birthday in the nation's capital.","content":"President Donald Trump will take the stage on the National Mall on Wednesday night, launching a multi-day celebration of America’s 250th birthday in the nation's capital.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/trump-headlining-great-american-state-fair-kick-off-celebration-national-mall","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Amanda.Hurley@fox.com (Amanda Hurley)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T17:02:54.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5dc.com%2Fwww.fox5dc.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2282797144.jpg","slug":"trump-headlining-great-american-state-fair-kickoff-celebration-on-national-mall"},{"id":"gbkytb","title":"Georgia's Marjorie Taylor Greene says she's done with Republican Party","excerpt":"Former Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene says she no longer supports the Republican Party.","content":"Former Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene says she no longer supports the Republican Party.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/georgias-marjorie-taylor-greene-says-shes-done-republican-party","source":"FOX 4 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found child sexual abuse and bestiality images on his phone.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/man-arrested-dulles-airport-after-officers-allegedly-find-child-sex-abuse-bestiality-material-phone","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Catherine.Stoddard@fox.com (Catherine Stoddard)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T19:45:48.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fdulles.jpg","slug":"man-arrested-at-dulles-airport-after-officers-allegedly-find-child-sex-abuse-bestiality-material-in-"},{"id":"nzowjq","title":"13-year-old climbs out of Disneyland's Tiana's Bayou Adventure ride, slides down 50-foot drop","excerpt":"A 13-year-old boy was evaluated at a hospital after exiting a Tiana's Bayou Adventure boat mid-ride at Disneyland, prompting a state safety inspection.","content":"A 13-year-old boy was evaluated at a hospital after exiting a Tiana's Bayou Adventure boat mid-ride at Disneyland, prompting a state safety inspection.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/13-year-old-disneyland-tianas-bayou-adventure-50-foot-drop","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Alexa.Mae.Asperin@fox.com (Alexa Mae Asperin)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T18:07:15.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.foxla.com%2Fwww.foxla.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2184849757.jpg","slug":"13-year-old-climbs-out-of-disneylands-tianas-bayou-adventure-ride-slides-down-50-foot-drop"},{"id":"yyalfb","title":"Cristiano Ronaldo becomes 1st player to score in 6 World Cups after goal against Uzbekistan","excerpt":"Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments by getting a goal in the sixth minute of Portugal’s match against Uzbekistan.","content":"Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments by getting a goal in the sixth minute of Portugal’s match against Uzbekistan.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/cristiano-ronaldo-1st-player-score-6-world-cups-goal-uzbekistan","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T17:49:43.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2282430541.jpg","slug":"cristiano-ronaldo-becomes-1st-player-to-score-in-6-world-cups-after-goal-against-uzbekistan"},{"id":"m4kbff","title":"At least one tourist dead after massive fire nearly destroys Caribbean resort, 1,690 evacuated","excerpt":"At least one Italian tourist is dead with several more injured after a massive fire in the Dominican Republic resort town Bayahibe on Friday.","content":"At least one Italian tourist is dead with several more injured after a massive fire in the Dominican Republic resort town Bayahibe on Friday.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/least-one-tourist-dead-after-massive-fire-nearly-destroys-caribbean-resort-1690-evacuated","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-06-20T17:19:12.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-20-at-1.02.57-pm.png","slug":"at-least-one-tourist-dead-after-massive-fire-nearly-destroys-caribbean-resort-1690-evacuated"},{"id":"csw8tp","title":"What to know about Season 3 of America's Sweethearts","excerpt":"The stakes are higher, the spotlight is brighter, and the pressure is on for the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders! In the latest season of America's Sweethearts on Netflix, the competition reaches a whole new level with only six highly coveted spots up for grabs. DCC Director Kelli Finglass, veteran R...","content":"The stakes are higher, the spotlight is brighter, and the pressure is on for the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders! In the latest season of America's Sweethearts on Netflix, the competition reaches a whole new level with only six highly coveted spots up for grabs. DCC Director Kelli Finglass, veteran Reese Weaver, and rookie Faith Ward join Good Day to discuss the intense new season.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/video/fmc-bhe2idwgdur2a28b","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T15:30:10.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fh5vi6rbhvu3in2el%2Ffqt9t7xd0xblef3p.jpg","slug":"what-to-know-about-season-3-of-americas-sweethearts"},{"id":"cpzjyy","title":"DOJ officials allowed to remain in prosecution of Correspondents Dinner shooting suspect","excerpt":"A judge rejected a bid to disqualify top Justice Department officials from leading the prosecution of Cole Allen, the man accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.","content":"A judge rejected a bid to disqualify top Justice Department officials from leading the prosecution of Cole Allen, the man accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/doj-prosecution-correspondents-dinner-shooting-suspect","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Daniel.Miller@fox.com (Daniel Miller)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T17:22:37.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fwhite-house-correspondents-dinner-shooting-suspect.jpg","slug":"doj-officials-allowed-to-remain-in-prosecution-of-correspondents-dinner-shooting-suspect"},{"id":"nz5cp6","title":"Supporters fight for reinstatement of Fort Worth principal","excerpt":"Fort Worth ISD is facing a federal lawsuit after it reversed a promotion for a school principal. Here's what we know.","content":"Fort Worth ISD is facing a federal lawsuit after it reversed a promotion for a school principal. Here's what we know.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/video/fmc-pdlxtyqz65ajmjpd","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T14:16:51.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2F6apzs4kdcnruh81l%2Fcwfk2vw06j5onr5i.jpg","slug":"supporters-fight-for-reinstatement-of-fort-worth-principal"},{"id":"e5w107","title":"England defeats Croatia in World Cup match at Dallas Stadium","excerpt":"The big World Cup match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington today went the way of the Three Lions. England knocked off Croatia 4–2 thanks to two goals from captain Harry Kane. Follow along with FOX 4 for live updates from today's match.","content":"The big World Cup match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington today went the way of the Three Lions. England knocked off Croatia 4–2 thanks to two goals from captain Harry Kane. Follow along with FOX 4 for live updates from today's match.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/live-blog/sports/sports-england-croatia-world-cup-dallas-stadium","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T13:43:42.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2281471858.jpg","slug":"england-defeats-croatia-in-world-cup-match-at-dallas-stadium"},{"id":"rhrius","title":"Fort Worth ISD approves teacher raises, settlement for former superintendent","excerpt":"The state-appointed Fort Worth ISD board of managers approved the district’s budget for the upcoming school year during its Tuesday night meeting, including a 5% pay increase for classroom teachers and initiatives aimed at improving recruitment and retention at high-need schools.\n\n\n\nThe budget is...","content":"The state-appointed Fort Worth ISD board of managers approved the district’s budget for the upcoming school year during its Tuesday night meeting, including a 5% pay increase for classroom teachers and initiatives aimed at improving recruitment and retention at high-need schools.\n\n\n\nThe budget is designed to focus on student outcomes while directing more resources into classrooms and school campuses. District leaders said the plan also seeks to reduce the need for substitute teachers and give principals more time to coach and support educators.\n\n\n\nAs part of the budget strategy, the district plans to eliminate vacant positions, reduce central office spending and shift additional resources directly to schools.\n\n\n\nThe board also approved a contract settlement for former Superintendent Karen Molinar. Under the agreement, Molinar will receive one year of pay and additional benefits. Molinar was named permanent superintendent by the previous school board before both she and the board were replaced during the state’s takeover of the district earlier this year.\n\n\n\nIn another action, the board authorized Superintendent Dr. Peter B. Licata to make purchases exceeding $250,000 without board approval. District leaders said the move is intended to help prepare for the start of the new school year.\n\n\n\nTexas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath named Licata as Fort Worth ISD’s superintendent in March.\n\n\n\n“I’m proud of this budget because it supports student achievement and it’s at the core of every decision. What is best for students, not adults?” Licata said.\n\n\n\nDistrict leaders said the budget addresses several challenges facing the district.\n\n\n\n“When we arrived, we inherited declining enrollment, a structural deficit, a significant academic challenges. The first question this new leadership team asked was not what could we cut. The first question was, what do our students need to be successful?”\n\n\n\nStudents are scheduled to return to school Aug. 11.\n\n\n\nThis story was originally reported for broadcast by NBC DFW. AI tools helped convert the story into a digital article, and an NBC DFW journalist edited it again before publication.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/fort-worth-isd-approves-teacher-raises-settlement-for-former-superintendent/4040673/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Larry Collins and NBCDFW Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-24T12:51:10.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Ffwisd.png%3Ffit%3D836%2C470%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"fort-worth-isd-approves-teacher-raises-settlement-for-former-superintendent"},{"id":"hl3m51","title":"Testimony continues in trial of Johnson County sheriff accused of retaliation","excerpt":"Testimony continued Wednesday in the criminal trial of Johnson County Sheriff Adam King, who faces two counts of retaliation and one charge of official oppression tied to a sexual assault investigation involving sheriff’s office employees.\n\n\n\nKing has denied all allegations.\n\n\n\nBefore proceedings...","content":"Testimony continued Wednesday in the criminal trial of Johnson County Sheriff Adam King, who faces two counts of retaliation and one charge of official oppression tied to a sexual assault investigation involving sheriff’s office employees.\n\n\n\nKing has denied all allegations.\n\n\n\nBefore proceedings began, prosecutors raised concerns that King had been using his cellphone in the courtroom to send and receive texts — something they said other defendants are not permitted to do. King admitted to the judge that he was using the device, and the judge instructed him to turn it off.\n\n\n\nThe morning’s testimony focused on former Johnson County Chief Deputy James Saulter, who previously reported King to the Texas Rangers and was later terminated from his position.\n\n\n\nProsecutors allege King engaged in verbal sexual harassment and made inappropriate comments to multiple female employees, leading to his indictment and arrest in August 2025. A grand jury also found that King retaliated against Saulter after he reported alleged official oppression to county officials and the Texas Rangers in June 2025.\n\n\n\nKing was briefly placed on administrative leave following the indictment, but later returned to work with restrictions.\n\n\n\nSaulter testified Wednesday as a continued witness for the state. He was fired in May after allegedly failing to attend a required internal affairs interview and facing accusations that included falsifying time sheets, disobeying a direct order, and failing to report part-time employment.\n\n\n\nDuring cross-examination, defense attorney Mark Daniels questioned Saulter extensively about his outside work at the Texas Motorplex in Ellis County. Saulter said the side job had been approved by King.\n\n\n\nDaniels suggested Saulter was “double-dipping” by working two jobs and taking extended leave without properly reporting it, arguing the conduct demonstrated misconduct and possible ulterior motives in reporting King. The defense also attempted to portray Saulter as having ambitions to become sheriff.\n\n\n\nSaulter previously ran for sheriff in 2016 but lost to King. He testified that the two had maintained a good working relationship until the events in 2025 underlying the current case.\n\n\n\nProsecutors repeatedly objected to the line of questioning, arguing it was irrelevant to the charges tied to the 2025 allegations. At one point, the judge cautioned Daniels about repeating questions regarding Saulter’s suspension and outside employment.\n\n\n\nThe defense also introduced a social media post by Saulter that included an AI-generated image depicting him in a leadership role within the sheriff’s office, with the word “Chief” on his vest. Daniels argued the post supported claims about Saulter’s ambitions.\n\n\n\nJurors were also shown internal documents outlining the department’s code of conduct. The defense contended Saulter violated those standards through his secondary employment and other alleged misconduct, arguing King had grounds to terminate him.\n\n\n\nAn email sent by King to Saulter in August 2025 was also presented in court, showing Saulter was suspended with pay pending the outcome of an internal investigation into misconduct allegations.\n\n\n\nSeparately, attorneys on both sides addressed developments tied to additional allegations referenced in court filings. Those filings accuse King of having had an affair more than two decades ago that resulted in a child, and of making threats to the woman over the years to keep the matter secret, according to court filings obtained by NBC 5.\n\n\n\nIn court on Wednesday, King’s attorneys said they had subpoenaed the birth certificate of the now-young man in an effort to determine paternity. Prosecutors said they have a DNA sample from the individual and asked the judge to order King to provide a sample for comparison. It was not immediately clear whether any testing had been conducted.\n\n\n\nThe 12-person jury, which includes five women, will continue listening to testimony through the week as the trial is expected to last well into next week.\n\n\n\nAs of late Wednesday morning, Saulter remained on the stand. King is expected to testify at some point during the trial, though it was unclear when that might occur.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/testimony-continues-in-trial-of-johnson-county-sheriff-accused-of-retaliation-oppression/4040661/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Alanna Quillen","publishDate":"2026-06-24T12:21:59.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2025%2F10%2FJOHNSON-CO-SHERIFF_2025-10-02-17-22-02.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1920%2C1080","slug":"testimony-continues-in-trial-of-johnson-county-sheriff-accused-of-retaliation"},{"id":"pkhdm6","title":"These children were sold for sex. Then the system failed them again","excerpt":"A 12-year-old Dallas middle-schooler ended up on the streets, where a pimp discovered her. For as little as $50, he sold her for sex. He withheld food unless she worked. She later disappeared into the state’s foster care system after suffering from depression. She attempted suicide.\n\n\n\nA 13-year-...","content":"A 12-year-old Dallas middle-schooler ended up on the streets, where a pimp discovered her. For as little as $50, he sold her for sex. He withheld food unless she worked. She later disappeared into the state’s foster care system after suffering from depression. She attempted suicide.\n\n\n\nA 13-year-old seventh- grader was forced to have sex with men in Houston by a pimp who hooked her on drugs. She died shortly after turning 18 from a fentanyl overdose — a few months before her abuser was sentenced to prison.\n\n\n\nA 17-year-old Lubbock runaway was required to have sex with men in hotels and truck stops until she earned her pimp $1,000 daily. That quota meant seeing up to 20 “clients” per day. She spiraled into drug addiction.\n\n\n\nThese children have more in common than the abuse they endured — and the lifelong trauma that comes with it. Each was mandated by federal law to receive financial compensation from the pimps and pedophiles who abused them.\n\n\n\nYou can read more in-depth reporting from our media partner, The Dallas Morning News.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dallas-morning-news/these-children-were-sold-for-sex-then-the-system-failed-them-again/4040640/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Kevin Krause, José Luis Adriano, Staff Writers | The Dallas Morning News","publishDate":"2026-06-24T12:04:08.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2F1440x0.webp%3Ffit%3D1440%2C960%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"these-children-were-sold-for-sex-then-the-system-failed-them-again"},{"id":"w5v4c7","title":"Woman linked to cult-like group charged in 2022 murder of her parents in Delco","excerpt":"A woman who has been linked with a cult-like group known as the Zizians has been charged in the 2022 murder of her parents in Pennsylvania, according to Delaware County District Attorney Tanner Rouse.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn a news conference, Rouse announced that Michelle Zajko has been charged with first-degr...","content":"A woman who has been linked with a cult-like group known as the Zizians has been charged in the 2022 murder of her parents in Pennsylvania, according to Delaware County District Attorney Tanner Rouse.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn a news conference, Rouse announced that Michelle Zajko has been charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit first-degree murder in the shooting deaths of her parents, 71-year-old Richard Zajko and his wife, 68-year-old Rita Zajko, inside their home on Highland Drive on Dec. 31, 2022.\n\n\n\n“We can say beyond any doubt, that Michelle was at least responsible for the death of her parents. She did not act alone. At this time, we do not know who her co-conspirators were,” Rouse said.\n\n\n\nMichelle Zajko has been jailed in Maryland on other charges since February 2025.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRouse said Michelle Zajko had become estranged from her parents since early 2022. Investigation also revealed that during the course of that year, Michelle Zajko and another person purchased firearms. \n\n\n\nDuring that time, Michelle Zajko also became affiliated with a man named Jack Lasota, who is the apparent leader of the cultlike group known as the Zizians.\n\n\n\nRichard and Rita Zajko were murdered the day of Michelle Zajko’s birthday.\n\n\n\n“Her mother, Rita Zajko, reached out and explained that she was sorry for the rift that had grown between them. That text went unanswered,” Rouse said.\n\n\n\nHours after that text, Rouse said a car was seen approaching the couple’s home in Chester Heights. Then, two individuals were seen getting out of the car.\n\n\n\n“One can be heard something that at the time was undistinguishable, sounded like it could’ve been ‘Mom,'” Rouse said. “The lights go on in the home and Richard and Rita Zajko are executed.”\n\n\n\nIn the course of the investigation, detectives were able to enhance that audio clearly hear what was said when the individuals got out of the car.\n\n\n\n“With that audio enhanced you are very clearly able to hear someone yell ‘Mom!’ as they stand at the front door,” Rouse said.\n\n\n\nMichelle Zajko was Richard and Rita Zajko’s only child, officials said.\n\n\n\n“They lived for others. It’s like a light has gone out of our lives. Not to have them, and pick up the phone to call,” said Rosanne Zajko, a relative of the victims.\n\n\n\nL to R: Rita Zajko, Richard Zajko\n\n\n\nMichelle Zajko has denied any involvement, and in court filings suggested her father might have killed her mother and then himself.\n\n\n\n“I didn’t murder my parents,” she wrote in an April 2025 “ Open Letter to the World.”\n\n\n\nAccording to Rouse, evidence shows Michelle was exchanging a “number of text messages during this time explaining things she could’ve done differently surrounding the homicide.”\n\n\n\nMoreover, two shell casings found at the scene were found to match a firearm that had been used at the suspect’s home in Vermont.\n\n\n\nIn February 2025, Michelle Zajko was arrested in Maryland along with Lasota, who has been connected to multiple homicides across three states, including the killing of a U.S. Border Patrol agent.\n\n\n\nLasota was charged with trespassing, obstructing and hindering and firearm in vehicle. Zajko was charged with trespassing, obstructing and hindering, resisting arrest and handgun on person. Blank was charged with trespassing, obstructing and hindering.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Zizians have been tied to the killing of U.S. Border Patrol Agent David Maland near the Canadian border in January 2025.\n\n\n\nInvestigators ultimately linked Lasota and Zajko to the cultlike group known as the Zizians. In addition to the murders of Maland and Zajko’s parents, the group was also allegedly involved in four other homicides in Vermont and California, according to investigators.\n\n\n\nThe Associated Press described the Zizians as a group of young, highly intelligent computer scientists, most of them in their 20s and 30s, who met online, shared anarchist beliefs, and became increasingly violent.\n\n\n\nTheir goals aren’t clear, but online writings span topics from radical veganism and gender identity to artificial intelligence.\n\n\n\nAt the middle of it all is “Ziz,” who appears to be the leader of the group. She has been seen near multiple crime scenes and has connections to various suspects.\n\n\n\nOnline court records didn’t immediately indicate whether Zajko had an attorney in the Pennsylvania case as of Wednesday. An attorney representing her in Maryland did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment, and the Delaware County Public Defender’s office declined to comment.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/woman-linked-to-cultlike-group-charged-in-2022-murder-of-her-parents-in-delco/4040791/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Marcela Camargo, Holly Ramer and Aaron Baskerville","publishDate":"2026-06-24T11:59:50.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2023%2F01%2FRita-Zajko-Richard-Zajko.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1200%2C675","slug":"woman-linked-to-cult-like-group-charged-in-2022-murder-of-her-parents-in-delco"},{"id":"et5n58","title":"This lakeside Wisconsin town will pay you to move there, with $9,500 in cash and perks","excerpt":"A Wisconsin town with an iconic lighthouse on the southern tip of Lake Winnebago wants you to move there — and is offering up to $9,500 to do so.\n\n\n\nFond du Lac, with a population of about 44,000, has launched a “new talent attraction program” in hopes of attracting new residents as either remote...","content":"A Wisconsin town with an iconic lighthouse on the southern tip of Lake Winnebago wants you to move there — and is offering up to $9,500 to do so.\n\n\n\nFond du Lac, with a population of about 44,000, has launched a “new talent attraction program” in hopes of attracting new residents as either remote or local workers, in exchange for $9,500 in relocation and local experiences, a press release said.\n\n\n\nThe initiative is part of MakeMyMove, a program that helps connect U.S. residents to new places through incentives, signing bonuses and networking opportunities. According to organizers, Fond du Lac — currently in the midst of a workforce shortage — is the first Wisconsin community to be part of the program, with others listed in Bloomington, Indiana; Salina, Kansas and Texarkana, Texas.\n\n\n\n“We’ll help you find your happy place, and get paid to move there,” the site said. \n\n\n\nThe new Fond du Lac program includes a $5,500 cash relocation stipend, organizers said, along with a number of perks, including YMCA memberships, local baseball experiences, golf packages, arts access, local dining, family activities and more.\n\n\n\nAccording to organizers, the effort is aimed at attracting younger workers and families “as the community works to address workforce needs and an aging population.”\n\n\n\n“Fond du Lac is leaning into what makes it stand out, nationally recognized school improvements, strong local employers, affordable living, lakeside amenities and a wide range of family-focused organizations and experiences,” the release said. \n\n\n\nThe program’s description says locals of the area call it “Fondy.” \n\n\n\n“Neighborhoods sit close enough to the shoreline to make fishing, windsurfing, sailing and skating part of daily life,” it says. “Every February, the city throws Sturgeon Spectacular: three days of spearing prehistoric fish through the ice, a state snow-sculpting championship, and a city-wide Bloody Mary contest. If you weren’t already “hooked,” add Mercury Marine’s global headquarters and a nationally recognized school turnaround – and Fondy gets interesting fast.”\n\n\n\nThe program is sponsored by The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation in partnership with Envision Greater Fond du Lac. Those interested in the program can apply, with local coordinators assisting with moving and life transitions. \n\n\n\n“This program is designed for people who want stable, meaningful in-person work — and the chance to build a life in a community that truly cares about its residents and workforce,” the program said. \n\n\n\nMore details can be found here.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/small-wisconsin-town-offering-people-9500-to-move-there/4040913/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Francie Swidler","publishDate":"2026-06-24T11:58:24.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-1241476272.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1500%2C1000","slug":"this-lakeside-wisconsin-town-will-pay-you-to-move-there-with-9500-in-cash-and-perks"},{"id":"4do1zl","title":"Judge bars immigration arrests at U.S. courthouses in a setback for Trump","excerpt":"A judge on Tuesday barred the federal government from making arrests at immigration courts, ordering an end to a practice that took hold shortly after President Donald Trump took office last year.\n\n\n\nThe Trump administration’s reversal of long-standing policy against arrests at immigration court ...","content":"A judge on Tuesday barred the federal government from making arrests at immigration courts, ordering an end to a practice that took hold shortly after President Donald Trump took office last year.\n\n\n\nThe Trump administration’s reversal of long-standing policy against arrests at immigration court resulted “not from merely unreasoned decision-making but a complete lack of decision-making,” wrote U.S. District Judge Casey Pitts of San Francisco. Authorities failed to address the “chilling effect” of arrests on whether people attend court hearings.\n\n\n\n“For 80 years, Congress has commanded federal agencies to think before they act,” wrote Pitts, referring to the Administrative Procedure Act, a 1946 law that requires federal agencies to justify its actions. That law, he wrote, “does not require an agency to make the choice that a reviewing court might deem preferable. But it demands that an agency at least provide sound reasons for following its chosen course.”\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTrump administration\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t17 hours ago\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTrump administration barred from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to vote\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thousing\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t20 hours ago\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTrump says he won't sign bipartisan housing bill until voter ID measure passes\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOil & Gas\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t23 hours ago\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTrump accuses oil companies of gas price ‘gouging,' calls for DOJ probe\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nThe ruling is the second setback for courthouse arrests since May when a federal judge in New York barred them at immigration courts. That order applied only in New York, while the latest decision invalidated the policy nationwide.\n\n\n\nJames Percival, the U.S. Homeland Security Department’s general counsel, criticized the ruling as an exercise in judicial overreach.\n\n\n\n“When a judge sentences a defendant, the defendant is taken into custody. If an alien is ordered removed by an immigration judge, the same should happen. A district judge ordering otherwise is naked judicial activism in service of an anti-American, open borders agenda,” Percival wrote online. \n\n\n\nAfter Trump took office, hearings across the country often ended with cases being dismissed by the government, setting the stage for plainclothes agents to make arrests in hallways in coordination with attorneys from the Department of Homeland Security.\n\n\n\nPitts, who was appointed by President Joe Biden, faulted the administration for carrying out the arrests and for holding people in nearby cells for longer than a prescribed 12-hour limit.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/judge-bars-immigration-arrests-at-us-courthouses-in-a-setback-for-trump/4040802/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Elliot Spagat | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-24T11:27:19.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F04%2FCONDADO-DAVIS.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5999%2C3375","slug":"judge-bars-immigration-arrests-at-us-courthouses-in-a-setback-for-trump"},{"id":"kdt1dp","title":"Deadly truck crash and explosion on I-35E in Carrollton","excerpt":"The southbound lanes of Interstate 35E in Carrollton at the George Bush Turnpike were closed Wednesday morning after a deadly truck crash and explosion.\n\n\n\nPolice said an 18-wheeler was involved in a major crash that started at about midnight. Parts of the PGBT were closed while the crash was inv...","content":"The southbound lanes of Interstate 35E in Carrollton at the George Bush Turnpike were closed Wednesday morning after a deadly truck crash and explosion.\n\n\n\nPolice said an 18-wheeler was involved in a major crash that started at about midnight. Parts of the PGBT were closed while the crash was investigated and cleared.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nResidents were asked to avoid the area and seek alternative routes; the crash caused significant delays that impacted the morning commute.\n\n\n\nLewisville and Carrollton police responded to the incident. The road still has not reopened as of 10:30 a.m.\n\n\n\nCheck back and refresh this page for the latest update. As developments unfold, elements of this story may change.\n\n\n\n\nThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/deadly-truck-crash-and-explosion-on-i-35e-in-carrollton/4040601/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Charles Nichelson","publishDate":"2026-06-24T10:31:48.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Fposter-frame-1782314683896.png%3Ffit%3D1920%2C1080%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"deadly-truck-crash-and-explosion-on-i-35e-in-carrollton"},{"id":"6mvn9p","title":"Trump says he won't sign bipartisan housing bill until voter ID measure passes","excerpt":"President Donald Trump ratcheted up tensions with Senate Republicans on Wednesday, abruptly canceling plans to sign a bipartisan measure that could help spur more home construction.\n\n\n\nRepublicans had been hoping to use the housing bill as a selling point to voters ahead of critical November midt...","content":"President Donald Trump ratcheted up tensions with Senate Republicans on Wednesday, abruptly canceling plans to sign a bipartisan measure that could help spur more home construction.\n\n\n\nRepublicans had been hoping to use the housing bill as a selling point to voters ahead of critical November midterm elections. But the president declared on social media that he now wants Congress to first pass a bill that would mandate stricter rules for voter identification in federal elections.\n\n\n\n“Today’s Housing News Conference and Signing is hereby cancelled until such time as we pass the desperately needed SAVE AMERICA ACT, which I consider to be a National Emergency,” Trump said.\n\n\n\nTrump, who had also been slated to attend a closed-door Senate GOP luncheon for the first time in more than a year, has pressured senators for months to focus on his proof-of-citizenship voting bill even though it doesn’t have the votes to pass.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe White House did not immediately respond to a question about whether Trump would veto the housing bill. But his refusal to publicly sign the measure after fanfare about him doing so further reveals the deepening split between Trump and the Senate, raising the possibility that a Capitol Hill which had largely been deferential to the White House could become much harder for the president to navigate.\n\n\n\nTrump has blocked the Senate from confirming one of his own nominees, asked them to fund parts of his White House ballroom project despite opposition and forced them to defend his Iran war even as they question the strategy and endgame. By rejecting a public bill signing, Trump is also indicating a level of indifference to the affordability issues that are a leading concern for voters going into November’s midterm elections.\n\n\n\nTrump has also helped whittle down his own support in the Senate after endorsing primary challengers to two GOP incumbents who were previously reliable votes for his agenda — Texas Sen. John Cornyn and Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy. Both men lost their primaries and have since become more critical of the president.\n\n\n\n\n\nStill, senators said before Trump’s reversal on the housing measure that they had hoped to focus on unity, not disagreements.\n\n\n\n“If we’re going to win the midterm elections, we need to get on the same page,” Texas Sen. John Cornyn said Tuesday ahead of the meeting. “We’re not on the same page now, and that I think is dangerous.”\n\n\n\nIt was uncertain, though, if Trump’s visit could smooth differences with the Republican majority — or if GOP senators who have been increasingly vocal about their frustration will voice their concerns directly.\n\n\n\nRepublican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina said a lot of his complaints with the administration have already been communicated. He said he hopes this meeting will be “conciliatory.”\n\n\n\n“That would be a big win for us tomorrow,” Tillis said on Tuesday.\n\n\n\nTrump pushes Thune on SAVE America Act\n\n\n\nAdding to the tension is Trump’s increasingly distant relationship with Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. While Thune remains popular in his conference and cordial with the president, he has spent much of his time lately telling Trump what he doesn’t want to hear.\n\n\n\nThune said Tuesday that while Trump and some in their conference want to see the voting bill pass, “it’s just not realistic.”\n\n\n\nTrump has been pushing the Senate to eliminate the filibuster and pass the legislation, known as the SAVE America Act, which would create strict new requirements for voters to prove citizenship and show voter ID at the polls. He has also demanded that they add a ban on mail-in ballots to the bill as well as unrelated provisions to block sex reassignment surgeries on some minors and prevent people born as men from playing in women’s sports.\n\n\n\n“John is a leader and hopefully he can get the votes,” Trump said Tuesday on a trip to Pennsylvania, putting new pressure on Thune.\n\n\n\nThune devoted weeks of floor time to the voting bill earlier this year and has said he supports it. But he has repeatedly said there aren’t enough votes to scrap the filibuster that triggers a 60-vote threshold to pass most bills in the 53-47 Senate. And Democrats are uniformly opposed to the bill.\n\n\n\n“Those are just hard realities,” Thune said. “And I think people at some point have to come to grips with that.“\n\n\n\nThune said he hopes the meeting is about “sitting down as a family” and figuring out their agenda in the remaining time before the election.\n\n\n\n\n\nSome GOP senators back Trump on SAVE Act\n\n\n\nThune said he found out Trump was coming to the luncheon from Florida Sen. Rick Scott, who had extended the invitation without telling him — an unusual move that could signal some frustration within the ranks. Scott, a close Trump ally, leads the Senate Republican lunch every Wednesday.\n\n\n\nScott, who ran against Thune for leader two years ago, said Trump responded “on the spot” to his invitation and said he would come.\n\n\n\n“He’s going to be very positive,” Scott said. “There’s a lot that we can brag about that we’ve accomplished, and he wants to figure out how we can win November and continue to fulfill his agenda.”\n\n\n\nOn Monday, Scott sent a letter to his Republican colleagues arguing that the Senate should be taking votes every week on some version of the SAVE America Act and other GOP priorities that Democrats oppose.\n\n\n\n“We need to show voters that we are listening to them and will fight for their priorities whether any Democrats vote with us or not,” Scott wrote.\n\n\n\nAlso needling Thune on the bill is Utah Sen. Mike Lee, a Republican who has amassed a large following on X with daily posts about how they should kill the filibuster and pass the bill. Several Republican senators, including Cornyn, confronted Lee at a closed-door lunch last week about his advocacy, which they said is dividing the party and creating unrealistic expectations.\n\n\n\nLee has also echoed Trump’s claims that Republicans can’t win elections unless the bill passes, despite the party’s sweeping victories in 2024. Trump has continued to falsely claim that the 2020 election he lost was stolen.\n\n\n\n“The push to pass the SAVE America Act is not a ‘fantasy,’” Lee posted over the weekend. “It’s a plan to avoid a nightmare — one that’s coming soon unless we act.”\n\n\n\nThune said Tuesday that it’s Lee’s prerogative to post on social media, but “at the end of the day, I have a different reality. And sometimes the alternative universe that is X doesn’t reflect the facts on the ground.”\n\n\n\nFrustration over Iran, intelligence job could also be topics\n\n\n\nTrump could be faced with questions about his announcement on social media last week that he was delaying Jay Clayton’s nomination to become national intelligence director. Republican leaders had hoped to quickly confirm Clayton and circumvent Trump’s unpopular interim pick Bill Pulte, who has no known experience in the field.\n\n\n\nIn the same social media post, Trump said he wouldn’t sign a renewal of a key surveillance law unless Senate Republicans attach the SAVE America Act. That hard-line approach has some support in the House, where a group of 25 Republicans has vowed to oppose all legislation until the voting bill moves forward.\n\n\n\nRepublicans could also use the luncheon to push Trump on the war in Iran and the agreement with Iran to end it. Most lawmakers still have not been briefed about the deal.\n\n\n\nSen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., said there are a lot of questions about the Iran agreement, but added that Trump may not be able to talk publicly about the ongoing negotiations.\n\n\n\n“We’re there to listen” and to try and ensure that the rest of Trump’s term is successful, Rounds said. But that means “we’ve got to come out with a united team.”\n\n\n\n___\n\n\n\nAssociated Press writer Joey Cappelletti contributed to this report.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/trump-housing-bill-voter-id/4040600/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Mary Clare Jalonick, Kevin Freking, Lisa Mascaro and Josh Boak | The Associated ","publishDate":"2026-06-24T10:28:58.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2280243559.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D4000%2C2667","slug":"trump-says-he-wont-sign-bipartisan-housing-bill-until-voter-id-measure-passes"},{"id":"1m4n1y","title":"Beyoncé reveals the sweet reason Jay-Z first got locs, and it involves Blue Ivy","excerpt":"After switching up his look years ago in honor of his and Beyoncé’s oldest child, 14-year-old Blue Ivy Carter, Jay-Z recently made another dramatic hair transformation.\n\n\n\nOn May 30, the rap superstar surprised fans when he headlined the Roots Picnic in Philadelphia. Following years of sporting l...","content":"After switching up his look years ago in honor of his and Beyoncé’s oldest child, 14-year-old Blue Ivy Carter, Jay-Z recently made another dramatic hair transformation.\n\n\n\nOn May 30, the rap superstar surprised fans when he headlined the Roots Picnic in Philadelphia. Following years of sporting lengthy dreadlocks, Jay-Z appeared on stage rocking a full afro. In a YouTube video shared on the account for Cécred, Beyoncé’s hair care line, the singer revealed the significance behind her husband’s latest ‘do and his hair journey over about the last decade.\n\n\n\nIn between clips of Jay-Z touring Philadelphia and watching a stylist or his wife comb out his locs, Beyoncé explained in a voiceover that her husband wanted to change his hair to celebrate the legacy of his father, Adnis Reeves, because his favorite sports team was from the City of Brotherly Love.\n\n\n\n“His dad used to rock a fro, so he wanted to rock a fro in his honor,” she shared.\n\n\n\nThe superstar added that it wasn’t the first time Jay-Z used his hair to convey a powerful message. She said that her husband had been wearing locs for over eight years to boost Blue Ivy’s confidence.\n\n\n\n“I thought it was always beautiful that the real reason Jay grew out his hair was to show Blue that her hair was like his hair,” Beyoncé shared.\n\n\n\nBlue Ivy Carter, Jay-Z, and Beyoncé attend the 2026 Met Gala on May 04, 2026 in New York City. \n\n\n\nThe clip then cut to footage of a young Blue Ivy with short and curly hair, smiling and posing in the “Formation” music video and other projects.\n\n\n\n“Let me rewind and tell you some backstory. Our daughter was about five, and she wasn’t feeling very confident about her hair at that time,” Beyoncé recalled. “When she told her father that, it inspired Jay to grow out his hair.”\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMet Gala\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 5\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBlue Ivy Carter, 14, becomes one of the youngest Met Gala attendees. See the best pics\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMusic & Musicians\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 14\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTaylor Swift, Beyoncé, Chaka Khan and Vince Gill songs enter national registry\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nShe continued, “We really wanted her to love and embrace every inch of her gorgeous curls.”\n\n\n\nBeyoncé said no one predicted how long Jay-Z’s hair would grow. “Who would’ve thunk all of this healthy hair could grow beyond that low-cut Caesar with the deep waves?” she asked, referencing the lyrics to the Destiny’s Child song “Soldier.”\n\n\n\nThe “Alien Superstar” singer said that her daughter realized at 5 years old that she had the same hair texture as her father. So after eight years of growth, Beyoncé didn’t want her husband to get rid of his locs.\n\n\n\n“I was pretty obsessed with Jay’s locks. Honestly, I didn’t really want him to cut them. It’s a lot of memories stored in locs,” she noted, comparing the style to “antennas.”\n\n\n\nJay-Z at the FIFA World match between Cote D’Ivoire and Ecuador at Philadelphia Stadium on June 14, 2026.\n\n\n\n“Hair grows, people grow, so the transformation can be emotional,” she explained before the rest of the video showed the six-day removal process and an extra day of detangling that led to his afro.\n\n\n\n“And on show day, his fro was beautiful, from start to finish,” she proudly concluded. “He is forever ‘The Blueprint.’”\n\n\n\nShe also titled the video “The Blueprint,” after the rapper’s successful and influential sixth studio album.\n\n\n\nThis story first appeared on TODAY.com. More from TODAY:\n\n\n\n\nCristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup Cleats Have a Special Nod to His Family\n\n\n\nAnne Hathaway Announces Pregnancy With Baby No. 3\n\n\n\nMariska Hargitay Says Broadway Debut Was ‘Cripplingly Terrifying.’ She Hung These 4 Pictures in Her Dressing Room for Inspiration","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/beyonce-reason-jay-z-got-locs-involves-blue-ivy/4040569/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Ariana Brockington | TODAY","publishDate":"2026-06-24T10:16:40.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2274547393.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D6000%2C5349","slug":"beyonc-reveals-the-sweet-reason-jay-z-first-got-locs-and-it-involves-blue-ivy"},{"id":"e2zy47","title":"Boy falls down 50-foot waterfall after getting off Disneyland ride early","excerpt":"A 13-year-old boy was not seriously hurt after he got off a moving Disneyland ride and tumbled down its 50-foot waterfall, according to park officials and cellphone video.\n\n\n\nThe incident took place Sunday at the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure ride at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, about 40 m...","content":"A 13-year-old boy was not seriously hurt after he got off a moving Disneyland ride and tumbled down its 50-foot waterfall, according to park officials and cellphone video.\n\n\n\nThe incident took place Sunday at the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure ride at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, about 40 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles. \n\n\n\nCellphone video first obtained by TMZ and verified by NBC News shows the boy twist and shoot down the waterfall just behind a ride vehicle filled with park-goers. \n\n\n\nA park visitor who only wanted his first name, Paul, used, said he was near the ride when he heard a bystander scream and turned to his grandson to make sure he was OK. Paul said his grandson told him he saw the boy tumble down the ride’s drop “like a rag doll.”\n\n\n\nPaul took a photo showing people at the bottom of the ride looking up at the waterfall after the incident.\n\n\n\nDisneyland officials said a cast member immediately stopped the ride. He was taken to a hospital as a precaution and was released, they said.\n\n\n\nThe California Division of Occupational Safety and Health, which regulates, inspects and provides permits for amusement park rides, investigated the incident and “did not find any operational issues,” spokesperson Katherine Wzorek said by email Tuesday.\n\n\n\nDisneyland officials said the ride was back up and running Tuesday.\n\n\n\nLindsay Good contributed.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/boy-falls-50-foot-waterfall-disneyland-ride/4040588/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Dennis Romero and Colin Sheeley | NBC News","publishDate":"2026-06-24T10:15:24.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2147822409.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D3000%2C1597","slug":"boy-falls-down-50-foot-waterfall-after-getting-off-disneyland-ride-early"},{"id":"9ukpem","title":"Your guide to Copa de Cliff Fest in Oak Cliff as group stage games wrap up","excerpt":"Art and soccer come to Oak Cliff Wednesday night for the 2026 World Cup’s Copa de Cliff festival. It’s a free community celebration taking place along Jefferson Boulevard and in the Bishop Arts District along Bishop Ave. from 6 – 10 p.m.\n\n\n\nMore than 50 local businesses, artists, and performers w...","content":"Art and soccer come to Oak Cliff Wednesday night for the 2026 World Cup’s Copa de Cliff festival. It’s a free community celebration taking place along Jefferson Boulevard and in the Bishop Arts District along Bishop Ave. from 6 – 10 p.m.\n\n\n\nMore than 50 local businesses, artists, and performers will showcase the Texas and Latin cultures known to the area. There are taco stands, live music venues, and craft cocktail bars.\n\n\n\nThere will also be art brought in from outside the neighborhood, like the famed RedBall project by artist Kurt Perschke. It’s been in the city since Friday and will be here through Sunday in various neighborhoods. The full schedule can be found online. The traveling public art has been around since 2001. The 15-foot inflatable red sphere reportedly weighs 250 lbs. The experience is free and open to the public. It’s toured 50 cities around the world, often coinciding with festivals, cultural institutions, and public art organizations.\n\n\n\nJuly 10, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA;  A giant inflatable ball made for the RedBall Project by aritst Kurt Perschke sits wedged in front of the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art. Perschke’s creation has travelled the globe, and will spend ten days in Memphis, being stuffed into different locations around the city each day from the New Daisy Theatre to the Stax Museum; Mandatory credit: Brandon Dill-USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images\n\n\n\nThere will also be a Low Riders exhibit bringing the iconic Chicano car culture to the area along Jefferson Boulevard between Bishop Ave. to the west and Zang Blvd. to the east; it’s often visible on weekends as well.\n\n\n\nThe cars are known for their artistic custom paint jobs, hydraulics, and chrome. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRevelers Hall is a live music venue and bar known for jazz. Wednesdays are typically Dallas Jazz legend Shelley Carrol’s residency; tonight there’s a show at 10 p.m. after Carrol as well. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter you’re done experiencing the art and culture of the neighborhood, check out the food. \n\n\n\nThere’s Encina, Eno’s Pizza, Jaquval, Kilmac’s & Old Monk Oak Cliff, and Taco Y Vino, to name a few. Eno’s is turning its back lot into a beer garden featuring Dallas’s best local breweries. Taco Y Vino will have trompo street tacos for dinner and a DJ set from Ari Villa from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJaquval and Old Monk’s Davis Street location are the neighborhood pubs. \n\n\n\nDallasites may be more familiar with Old Monk’s Henderson Ave. location. Kilmac’s, owned by the same restaurateurs, is the new pizza and daiquiri bar with outdoor seating. Both places will have the World Cup Group Stage games on.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 24 features group-deciding games like Canada-Switzerland and Bosnia-Qatar at 2 p.m.; Brazil-Scotland and Morocco-Haiti at 5 p.m.; and South Africa-South Korea and Czechia-Mexico at 8 p.m. Mexico has already clinched its group; all four teams in Group B (Bosnia, Canada, Qatar, and Switzerland) could advance; Brazil, Morocco, and Scotland are fighting for seeding, while Haiti has been eliminated.\n\n\n\nMexico will definitely have support in Oak Cliff, a majority-Hispanic neighborhood. \n\n\n\nThere are also free public watch parties for the Mexico game, like Oak Cliff’s historic Texas Theatre, and the recently opened Halperin Park. No RSVP required; Texas Theatre’s doors will open at 7:30 p.m. CT. The broadcast will be in English. \n\n\n\nTexas Theatre is the infamous location where Lee Harvey Oswald was arrested for the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. It opened in 1931 and is currently home to the Oak Cliff Film Festival and shows new and classic movies several nights a week. Texas Theatre also features a permanent video museum documenting Oak Cliff’s cultural history. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen the game is over, check out the neighborhood’s number one dance spot, Ladylove Lounge. It’s an intimate cocktail lounge focused on vinyl. Tonight’s theme is dedicated to Houston rapper Megan Thee Stallion.\n\n\n\n\nThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/world-cup/your-guide-to-copa-de-cliff-fest-in-oak-cliff-as-group-stage-games-wrap-up/4040574/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Charles Nichelson","publishDate":"2026-06-24T09:16:21.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2F20688039-FSFin-June-24-Matches.png%3Ffit%3D1920%2C1080%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"your-guide-to-copa-de-cliff-fest-in-oak-cliff-as-group-stage-games-wrap-up"},{"id":"acedqw","title":"2 charged after masked suspects with baseball bats invade NH home with boy alone inside","excerpt":"A 12-year-old New Hampshire boy was home alone on a video chat with a friend when three masked intruders armed with baseball bats broke through the front door and threatened to hurt his father, police said.\n\n\n\nJohn and Nathan Wilder were arrested and charged for the alleged home invasion Tuesday ...","content":"A 12-year-old New Hampshire boy was home alone on a video chat with a friend when three masked intruders armed with baseball bats broke through the front door and threatened to hurt his father, police said.\n\n\n\nJohn and Nathan Wilder were arrested and charged for the alleged home invasion Tuesday night in Danville, police said. A juvenile alleged to also be involved was released to a parent.\n\n\n\nThe 12-year-old boy was alone at his Beatrice Street home and on a video chat with his friend when the suspects broke in. The three people allegedly were attempting to locate the child’s father and threatened the father with serious bodily injury.\n\n\n\nThe boy’s friend quickly called 911 to report the home invasion, police said.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAn officer soon arrived at the scene, set a perimeter, and called in two K9 units.\n\n\n\nA search of the area didn’t initially turn up anything, but a K9 track led officers to another nearby home. Police interviewed the resident of the mobile home, identified as Nathan Wilder, who denied any involvement in the home invasion.\n\n\n\nAs the investigation continued, police learned that the original caller had heard from some other friends that one of the suspects in the home invasion had bragged about being involved. They determined that Nathan Wilder, John Wilder and a juvenile were the three people who had broken into the home.\n\n\n\nJohn Wilder admitted to police that he had broken into the home on Beatrice Street and said that Nathan Wilder and a juvenile had assisted him.\n\n\n\nPolice were able to locate and seize three baseball bats, two ski masks and a few articles of clothing used in the crime.\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn Wilder is charged with burglary with a weapon, criminal threat with a deadly weapon and criminal mischief. Nathan Wilder is charged with with burglary with a weapon and criminal threat with a deadly weapon. Both men are currently being held at the Rockingham County Jail awaiting arraignment.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/masked-men-with-baseball-bats-terrorize-12-year-old-during-nh-home-invasion/4040823/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Marc Fortier","publishDate":"2026-06-24T08:35:11.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2024%2F06%2FGettyImages-1889004791.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D6960%2C4640","slug":"2-charged-after-masked-suspects-with-baseball-bats-invade-nh-home-with-boy-alone-inside"},{"id":"rldl53","title":"Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy after catastrophic floods killed 28 people","excerpt":"Camp Mystic filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization on Wednesday, nearly a year after catastrophic floods killed 25 campers and two teenage counselors at the Christian camp for girls along the Guadalupe River in Texas.\n\n\n\nCamp Mystic has been under increasing pressure since the July 4 disa...","content":"Camp Mystic filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization on Wednesday, nearly a year after catastrophic floods killed 25 campers and two teenage counselors at the Christian camp for girls along the Guadalupe River in Texas.\n\n\n\nCamp Mystic has been under increasing pressure since the July 4 disaster. Owners had planned to reopen the Texas Hill Country camp this summer for its 100th anniversary, but reversed course in April amid outrage from victims’ families and lawmakers. Victims’ families filed lawsuits accusing the camp of failing to protect the girls as the powerful floodwaters approached.\n\n\n\nCamp Mystic’s owner, Richard Eastland, also died in the flood.\n\n\n\nDallas bankruptcy attorney Sid Scheinberg is not associated with the case but said it’s an understandable move.\n\n\n\n“It’s a reorganization plan,” Scheinberg said. “It’s a chance for them to put all their debt together and work at something to continue operating.”\n\n\n\nThe camp listed its debt at more than $10 million, according to the filing made in federal bankruptcy court in Houston. An attorney for Camp Mystic has not responded to an email and a phone message seeking comment.\n\n\n\nIn response to the bankruptcy filing, Carrie Hanna, who lost her daughter Hadley in the flood said in a statement, “Right now we are focused on honoring and remembering Hadley and our girls as we approach the year anniversary of their tragic deaths.”\n\n\n\n“Bankruptcy will not stop all responsible parties from being held accountable,” Paul Yetter, a lawyer who represents multiple families of campers and counselors who died at Camp Mystic, said in a statement. “These innocent girls deserve justice.”\n\n\n\nScheinberg said there is still a possibility of legal action during a bankruptcy.\n\n\n\n“Then the bankruptcy court can either elect to allow that state court lawsuit to continue or move it over to the bankruptcy Court to try the actual lawsuit or ultimately they try and work settlements with all the various people that have losses,” Scheinberg said.\n\n\n\nFor decades, Camp Mystic was a summer staple and an institution for generations of families, who dropped off their girls at the sleepaway camp to ride horses, canoe, fish and attend Bible studies. Other summer camps in Kerr County, west of Austin, did not take on such devastating flooding and, in some cases, have reopened.\n\n\n\nAll told, the destructive flooding killed at least 136 people along a several-mile stretch of the river, raising questions about how things went so terribly wrong.\n\n\n\nIn the aftermath of the tragedy, the Eastland family spent months determined to reopen the camp this summer, pointing to enhanced safety measures that included flood-warning river monitors and two-way radios equipped with national weather alerts in every cabin.\n\n\n\nBy the spring, Camp Mystic’s attorney said it was ready to reopen for business for nearly 900 campers.\n\n\n\nBut assurances of safety did not convince victims’ families and some Texas lawmakers. State regulators found nearly two dozen deficiencies in the emergency operations plan submitted by the owners, including deficiencies in proposals for flood-warning evacuations and safety training.\n\n\n\nThe decision not to reopen followed weeks of testimony in court hearings and legislative investigations that laid bare the camp’s lack of detailed planning for a flood emergency and its reliance on poorly trained staff.\n\n\n\nFamilies of the victims packed the hearings, some wearing “Heaven’s 27” pins with photographs of their daughters. They listened to the details of missed flood-warning signs, the descriptions of the flood, and the decision to leave the girls in their cabins until it was too late. Testimony included a video of the raging floodwaters as a girl repeatedly screamed “help!” somewhere in the distance.\n\n\n\nBefore halting the reopening plans, Camp Mystic invited journalists and lawmakers to review safety improvements at the camp and promised that no camp activities would take place in the low-lying area that was devastated by the flood. The Eastland family also stressed that hundreds of families wanted to return.\n\n\n\nCamp Mystic on ‘Dateline’ Friday night\n\n\n\nThis Friday on Dateline, Lester Holt reports on the tragedy at Camp Mystic. The special features exclusive interviews with those who lost children and survivors of that fateful night. The special will also highlight the latest developments in the investigation. Dateline’s all-new 1-hour episode, “After the Flood,” airs Friday at 9 p.m on NBC 5.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tCamp Mystic\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCentral Texas Flood\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 18\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCamp Mystic report finds no evacuation plan before deadly flood\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFlooding\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 10\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCamp Mystic victims' families suing for their day in court\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCentral Texas Flood\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApr 30\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCamp Mystic halts summer reopening plan following outrage by families\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFlooding\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 10\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFamily of Camp Mystic victim fighting for day in court\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDallas\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 1\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHeaven's 27 parents speak out after Camp Mystic closure decision\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCentral Texas Flood\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 18\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCamp Mystic investigation reveals critical failures in deadly tragedy","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/camp-mystic-files-for-bankruptcy-after-catastrophic-floods-killed-28-people/4040514/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Kathy McCormack | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-24T08:26:17.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26175454965565.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5462%2C3072","slug":"camp-mystic-files-for-bankruptcy-after-catastrophic-floods-killed-28-people"},{"id":"b75k55","title":"Trump accuses oil companies of gas price ‘gouging,' calls for DOJ probe","excerpt":"President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he had instructed the Department of Justice to immediately probe oil companies for not lowering gas prices at the pump in line with falling costs, accusing them of “gouging” consumers.\n\n\n\nTrump did not name any companies in his late-night message on Trut...","content":"President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he had instructed the Department of Justice to immediately probe oil companies for not lowering gas prices at the pump in line with falling costs, accusing them of “gouging” consumers.\n\n\n\nTrump did not name any companies in his late-night message on TruthSocial, which was posted shortly after midnight.\n\n\n\n“The big Oil Companies are not dropping their price at the pump commensurate with the sharply lower prices they are paying for Oil,” Trump wrote. “Those prices are dropping like a rock! In other words, customers are being ‘gouged.’ I have instructed the DOJ to immediately start looking into this. Gasoline prices better start going down a lot faster than what I’m seeing!” he added. \n\n\n\nThe Department of Justice did not respond to an overnight request for comment.\n\n\n\nTrump’s war in Iran and Tehran’s subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz rocked global markets and sent energy prices soaring, resulting in higher gas prices for Americans at the pump. \n\n\n\nThat has translated into concerns that consumers may punish Republicans in November’s midterm elections. \n\n\n\nBut prices have eased in recent weeks amid peace talks, and more relief followed the news of an interim deal that would include reopening the crucial waterway, through which one-fifth of global oil supply is moved.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGas prices in the U.S. fell last week below $4 per gallon for the first time since March, bringing a measure of relief to consumers. \n\n\n\nOil prices fell more than 1% on Wednesday, extending this week’s losses to trade near four-month lows on signs that more stranded oil tankers were set to move out of the Strait of Hormuz. \n\n\n\nU.S. crude closed at $73.21 Tuesday, just $6.19 higher than the day before the U.S. struck Iran. That’s a drop of more than 36% since their peak in April.\n\n\n\nThe national average gas price meanwhile hovered at $3.93, according to the AAA tracker, compared to the $4.52 average a month ago. That’s a drop of around 13%.\n\n\n\nBut that’s still much higher than the national average price a year ago, which stood at $3.22, according to AAA.\n\n\n\nIncreased gas prices have resulted in higher monthly expenses for Americans — anywhere from less than $20 to more than $300 for a driver who fills up twice a month, according to an NBC News analysis of AAA’s average national gas price data. \n\n\n\nTrump sought to reassure voters at a key Pennsylvania swing district on Tuesday that costs are coming down and that they are better off than they were two years ago.\n\n\n\nDespite the relative reprieve at the pump, there is still uncertainty about whether the interim agreement will hold and traffic will continue to flow through the key trade route as the parties continue to negotiate the final agreement to settle the thorniest issues, such as Iran’s nuclear program. \n\n\n\nThe U.S. and Iran were in dispute Tuesday over whether Tehran had agreed to allow U.N. inspections of its nuclear sites. \n\n\n\nReuters contributed.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/trump-accuses-oil-companies-gas-price-gouging-doj-probe/4040505/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Yuliya Talmazan | NBC News","publishDate":"2026-06-24T07:51:22.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FCalifornia-Gas-Prices-Drop-4-Weeks-In-A-Row-As-Hop-2282806394-Getty.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5517%2C3449","slug":"trump-accuses-oil-companies-of-gas-price-gouging-calls-for-doj-probe"},{"id":"g24bcc","title":"Meet your 4 newest Mavericks, including Morez Johnson, Jr., and Sergio De Larrea","excerpt":"The Dallas Mavericks have four new players to add to their busy week of offseason news.\n\n\n\nRound 1\n\n\n\nFirst was the 9th overall selection, Morez Johnson Jr., a forward/center who won a national championship with new Mavs head coach Dusty May just a few months ago.\n\n\n\nJohnson Jr. is 6-foot-9 and p...","content":"The Dallas Mavericks have four new players to add to their busy week of offseason news.\n\n\n\nRound 1\n\n\n\nFirst was the 9th overall selection, Morez Johnson Jr., a forward/center who won a national championship with new Mavs head coach Dusty May just a few months ago.\n\n\n\nJohnson Jr. is 6-foot-9 and plays around the rim, with the ability to play a complementary role just with his mere presence inside. The sophomore is a versatile player with physicality and a strong frame. He averaged 13.1 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks. He has a better than 7-3 wingspan and thrived as a cutter, in post-ups, and in finishing at the rim. He was named to the All-Big Ten Defensive Team after the season. He was also selected by the conference’s coaches to the All-Big Ten second team.\n\n\n\nThe Mavericks plan to introduce him to the city on Thursday afternoon. \n\n\n\nTuesday marked the fifth time in franchise history the Mavericks selected at No. 9. They used the ninth pick to draft Rolando Blackman in 1981, Dale Ellis in 1983, Samaki Walker in 1996, and Dennis Smith Jr. in 2017. Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks with the ninth pick in 1998 before his draft rights were traded to Dallas in exchange for the sixth pick, Robert Traylor.\n\n\n\nNBC Sports and the Dallas Morning News first reported the Mavericks also traded for Spanish international Sergio De Larrea. The team officially confirmed the news Wednesday afternoon, once the trade was approved by the league.\n\n\n\nBADALONA, SPAIN – JUNE 14: Sergio de Larrea of Valencia Basket warms up during the Spanish League, Liga ACB Endesa, basketball Semi Final Game 3 match played between Asisa Joventut and Valencia Basket at Olimpic Arena on June 14, 2026 in Badalona, Spain. (Photo By Javier Borrego/Europa Press via Getty Images)\n\n\n\nDe Larrea, 20, spent the last four seasons in the Spanish professional basketball league – the same league Luka Doncic played in before joining the Mavericks. Dallas reportedly traded the 30th pick (Koa Peat, Arizona) and future second-round picks for De Larrea at 25 from the Lakers.\n\n\n\nDe Larrea is a 6-foot-6 guard who has represented Spain internationally at youth competitions and trained with the national team.\n\n\n\nRound 2\n\n\n\nThe Mavs selected Virginia Tech’s Tobi Lawal with pick 48. Lawal averaged 12.3 points and 8.5 rebounds as a senior with the Hokies last season. A 6-foot-8, 215-pound forward from England, Lawal was a consistent starter at Virginia Tech after serving as a reserve in each of his two seasons at VCU. With an ankle injury sidelining him for all of December, Lawal was limited to 23 appearances this season, averaging 1.1 blocks per game while shooting 54.2 percent from the field and 76.3 percent from the foul line. An explosive athlete, Lawal did not begin playing basketball competitively until he was 16, suggesting untapped potential. Dallas already has a lot of depth at forward, so it may be difficult for Lawal to carve out a role.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Mavs traded with the Los Angeles Lakers to acquire Vsevolod Ishchenko, the No. 56 overall pick in NBA draft. The 21-year-old Ishchenko has been plying his trade in Russia at both the youth and professional levels. This past season, he averaged 8.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.3 steals in nearly 24 minutes per game, shooting 51.6 percent from the field, 46.3 percent from three, and 80.1 percent from the foul line. Ishchenko is a gifted offensive player with good size, and his physical tools also make him a factor defensively. The overall skill set still needs some polish, but there’s a lot for an NBA team to work with. Ishchenko is an intriguing prospect for Dallas to build with as they start forming a core around Cooper Flagg. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou can read more about these prospects from our media partners, The Dallas Morning News.\nThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/dallas-mavericks/meet-your-newest-dallas-mavericks-morez-johnson-jr-and-sergio-de-larrea/4040469/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Brad Townsend, Staff Writer | The Dallas Morning News, Dalton Johnson, Sanjesh S","publishDate":"2026-06-24T07:00:03.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2F2026-06-24T012611Z_640435058_MT1USATODAY29256417_RTRMADP_3_NBA-DRAFT.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D6000%2C4000","slug":"meet-your-4-newest-mavericks-including-morez-johnson-jr-and-sergio-de-larrea"},{"id":"ryhayw","title":"Top Army general who was last U.S. soldier to leave Afghanistan is suddenly leaving his post","excerpt":"The Army’s commander of its forces in Europe and Africa — who was famously the last American soldier to leave Afghanistan in 2021 — is unexpectedly stepping down from his post after just 18 months in the job, the Army confirmed late Tuesday.\n\n\n\nGen. Christopher Donahue, commanding general of U.S....","content":"The Army’s commander of its forces in Europe and Africa — who was famously the last American soldier to leave Afghanistan in 2021 — is unexpectedly stepping down from his post after just 18 months in the job, the Army confirmed late Tuesday.\n\n\n\nGen. Christopher Donahue, commanding general of U.S. Army Europe and Africa and commander of NATO’s Allied Land Command, will relinquish his command on July 2, according to an Army statement provided to The Associated Press. He is the latest in a line of nearly two dozen top military leaders to either retire or depart their jobs early under the leadership of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who has undertaken an effort to thin the ranks of the military’s top brass with the mantra “less generals, more GIs.”\n\n\n\nDonahue’s deputy, Maj. Gen. Christopher Norrie, will perform his duties in the meantime, the statement added.\n\n\n\nA West Point graduate and a career special operations commander, Donahue commanded Delta Force units in Iraq and Afghanistan before leading the 82nd Airborne division from July 2020 to March 2022.\n\n\n\nIt was during that period that he oversaw the security at Hamid Karzai International Airport during the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from the country in 2021. On Aug. 30, 2021, Donahue became the last U.S. soldier to depart the country after nearly 20 years of war sparked by the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. The moment was documented in an iconic photo taken through night vision goggles that showed the general boarding the last C-17 cargo plane to depart the country.\n\n\n\nHegseth and President Donald Trump had made the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan — an operation that was set in motion by a treaty negotiated with the Taliban by the Trump administration in its first term — a regular political punching bag and the subject of a new Pentagon review.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMilitary\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOct 21, 2025\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTrump nominates new Army vice chief with current general just two years into the role\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWar with Iran\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApr 2\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLive updates: Hegseth asks the Army's top uniformed officer to step down amid Iran war\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nLast May, Hegseth ordered the new examination of the withdrawal despite there having already been multiple reviews of the operation by the Pentagon, U.S. Central Command, the State Department and Congress, which have involved hundreds of interviews and studies of videos, photographs and other footage and data. It’s unclear what specific new information the new review is seeking.\n\n\n\nDonahue’s leadership during the evacuation had nonetheless drawn bipartisan praise. Within the Army, he was widely seen as a top officer who could have led the service or been chosen to be chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.\n\n\n\nAn Army official who spoke on condition of anonymity in order to talk about sensitive discussions told The Associated Press that Donahue’s departure comes as the Army is discussing downgrading U.S. Army Europe and Africa from four-star to a three-star command.\n\n\n\nThis move would come amid ongoing criticism from Hegseth about European allies.\n\n\n\nLast week, Hegseth told NATO allies he would be conducting a six-month Pentagon review of American forces in Europe that is “designed to ensure that NATO is moving fast and irreversibly toward Europe leading, stepping up to take primary responsibility for the defense of Europe.”\n\n\n\n“It’s a review that some countries will fail and others will pass with flying colors,” he added.\n\n\n\nThe Pentagon did not immediately comment on the news of Donahue’s departure, which was first reported by The Atlantic.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/top-army-general-last-us-soldier-out-of-afghanistan-leaves-his-post/4040442/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Konstantin Toropin | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-24T04:18:53.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26175141081208.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D3543%2C2362","slug":"top-army-general-who-was-last-us-soldier-to-leave-afghanistan-is-suddenly-leaving-his-post"},{"id":"aqaops","title":"UN nuclear boss says inspectors will visit Iran. Tehran says only after a final deal","excerpt":"The head of the U.N.’s nuclear agency signaled Wednesday that Iranian nuclear enrichment sites would be visited by his inspectors, a key component in the interim deal between the United States and Iran to reach an end to the war. But an Iranian diplomat promptly rejected this, saying such a visit...","content":"The head of the U.N.’s nuclear agency signaled Wednesday that Iranian nuclear enrichment sites would be visited by his inspectors, a key component in the interim deal between the United States and Iran to reach an end to the war. But an Iranian diplomat promptly rejected this, saying such a visit can only come after a final deal — a denial that highlighted the precariousness of the ongoing negotiations.\n\n\n\nThe comment by International Atomic Energy Agency head Rafael Mariano Grossi was the firmest yet from the United Nations agency, which is viewed as key in determining the status of Iran’s nuclear stockpile.\n\n\n\nSince Israel launched a 12-day war on Iran in 2025, the IAEA has been blocked by Tehran from visiting enrichment sites where the Islamic Republic is believed to store enough highly enriched uranium to potentially build as many as 10 nuclear weapons, should it choose to rush for the bomb. Iran long has maintained that its program is peaceful, though it is the only country in the world to have uranium enriched up to 60% purity without a weapons program.\n\n\n\nThe U.S. and Iran offered contradictory remarks Tuesday about whether those sites would be inspected.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWar with Iran\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 23\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSenate rebukes Trump by approving House-passed measure calling for end to Iran war\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWar with Iran\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 23\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIran's president arrives in Pakistan as U.S.-Iran teams work to finalize a war-ending deal\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nGrossi says inspections are ‘going to happen’\n\n\n\n“I can understand political statements, they are part of the reality, but the fundamental thing I would like to remind you and draw your attention to is that there has been a Memorandum of Understanding, signed by both presidents,” Grossi told journalists at a news conference at the tsunami-hit Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. \n\n\n\nThe accord “says explicitly that the nuclear activities that are going to be carried out with the regards to the nuclear material facilities will be supervised by the IAEA — in all letters,” he said.\n\n\n\nGrossi added: “Obviously, to do that, we will have to inspect. Whether this happens the day after tomorrow or in one week or in 10 days, it’s important, but not essential. This is going to happen.”\n\n\n\nThose inspections are key for the deal, which calls for Iran’s stockpile of uranium to be “downblended” from highly enriched levels.\n\n\n\nKazem Gharibabadi, a Iranian deputy foreign minister, took his own shot at Grossi after his remarks, saying Tehran didn’t meet with him while in Switzerland.\n\n\n\n“These issues will be reviewed and decided only within the framework of a final agreement and as a result of practical action by the other side to end all sanctions and other measures.” Gharibabadi wrote on X.\n\n\n\nHe added: “You cannot advance the ‘stir up and take over’ policy with media hype.”\n\n\n\n\n\nIAEA blocked from seeing bombed sites\n\n\n\nThe IAEA has been allowed to visit other nuclear sites in Iran since the 12-day war in 2025, such as the Bushehr nuclear power plant. But without accessing the enrichment sites, the IAEA says it is unable to verify the status of Iran’s stockpile or check the cascades of centrifuges used to enrich uranium. Both Iran and the IAEA say Tehran hasn’t been enriching uranium, but nonproliferation experts worry that the Islamic Republic may be moving its stockpile to undeclared areas. \n\n\n\nThe U.S. and Iran agreed to a deal last week that calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of enriched uranium and waives U.S.-backed sanctions on Iranian oil, while giving each side 60 days to hammer out broader agreements.\n\n\n\nBut the uneasy ceasefire already has been tested by Iran saying it closed the strait again over fighting between Israel and the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah in Lebanon. Violence again broke out in Lebanon on Tuesday, but it did not escalate.\n\n\n\nTechnical-level talks between the U.S. and Iran are expected to resume early next week at the Bürgenstock resort in Switzerland, Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said Wednesday. Pakistan has been a key mediator.\n\n\n\nMarco Rubio is in the Middle East\n\n\n\nGrossi’s remarks came as U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in the Persian Gulf for a three-nation tour, beginning with a closed-door meeting and private working lunch in Abu Dhabi with Emirati President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the State Department said Wednesday.\n\n\n\nRubio is scheduled to travel next to Kuwait and then Bahrain for meetings with their leaders later Wednesday and Thursday.\n\n\n\n___\n\n\n\nGambrell reported from Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Matthew Lee contributed from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/un-nuclear-agency-boss-says-inspectors-will-visit-iran-nuclear-sites/4040439/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Mari Yamaguchi and Jon Gambrell | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-24T03:26:06.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2279258004.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D4576%2C2743","slug":"un-nuclear-boss-says-inspectors-will-visit-iran-tehran-says-only-after-a-final-deal"},{"id":"bodg39","title":"9 fruits with the most prebiotics, according to dietitians","excerpt":"Add prebiotics to the long list of health benefits of eating fruit.\n\n\n\nThese nutrients are food for the helpful microbes living in the intestines — an essential part of gut health and overall wellbeing.\n\n\n\n“Prebiotics are a type of fiber that act like fertilizer to feed the good bacteria in your ...","content":"Add prebiotics to the long list of health benefits of eating fruit.\n\n\n\nThese nutrients are food for the helpful microbes living in the intestines — an essential part of gut health and overall wellbeing.\n\n\n\n“Prebiotics are a type of fiber that act like fertilizer to feed the good bacteria in your gut,” Samantha Cassetty, a registered dietitian in New York, tells TODAY.com.\n\n\n\n“When your beneficial bacteria are well-fed and diverse, it can translate to improved digestion, nutrient absorption, metabolic health, immune health and even mood regulation.”\n\n\n\nThe human body doesn’t digest prebiotic fiber, allowing it to reach the lower part of the gut and nourish probiotics — the live microorganisms that reside there.\n\n\n\nIn short, prebiotics help probiotics do their job, registered dietitian Vanessa Rissetto told TODAY.\n\n\n\nMost people don’t eat enough fiber in general, so they’re falling short on this specialized type, too, Cassetty says. Supplements and prebiotic soda can be an “easy fix,” but it’s better to get prebiotics from whole foods, which “bring along other beneficial nutrients for the ride” and interact in ways a supplement or a can of soda can’t replicate, she adds.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDiet & Exercise\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 7\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe No. 1 plant-based protein for simple, no-cook lunches, according to a dietitian\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDiet & Exercise\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApr 26\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCan eating prunes daily get rid of constipation? A GI doctor and dietitians weigh in\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nThe top five foods rich in prebiotics include dandelion greens, Jerusalem artichokes, garlic, leeks and onions, according to the American Society for Nutrition.\n\n\n\nIf those aren’t to your taste, fruits are also a good source of prebiotics — some contain prebiotic fiber, while others are rich in polyphenol antioxidants, which act as prebiotics in the gut, Cassetty notes.\n\n\n\nHere are the fruits that contain the most prebiotics:\n\n\n\nBanana\n\n\n\nUnripe bananas contain resistant starch, a type of carbohydrate that behaves like fiber, explains registered dietitian Natalie Rizzo, nutrition editor for TODAY.\n\n\n\nIt “resists” digestion in the small intestine and travels down to the colon intact, where it ferments and feeds the good bacteria, Cassetty notes.\n\n\n\nBut the resistant starch gradually converts to natural sugars as a banana ripens, so you want to look for a banana that’s still a bit green for the most prebiotics.\n\n\n\nTo make an unripe banana more palatable, she recommends blending it into a smoothie with a sweeter fruit like prunes or dates; or blending it with eggs to make fluffy protein pancakes that can be topped with another fruit and a little maple syrup.\n\n\n\nApple\n\n\n\nThe apple is a prebiotic food because it’s rich in pectin, which makes up about 30% of the fruit’s total fiber content, researchers note.\n\n\n\nPectin is a soluble dietary fiber that’s “not degraded by either human saliva or gastric acid,” so it reaches the large intestine where it’s fermented by beneficial gut bacteria, studies have found.\n\n\n\nMost people may know pectin as a starch that’s used as a natural thickener for jellies or jams, and as a plant-based alternative to gelatin.\n\n\n\nPear\n\n\n\nSimilar to apples, pears contain lots of pectin and so much fiber in general that Rizzo calls eating the fruit her “secret weapon” for meeting her daily fiber goals.\n\n\n\nBlueberries\n\n\n\nOne of the healthiest berries and fruits overall, blueberries are rich in both dietary fiber and polyphenols — plant compounds that work as antioxidants.\n\n\n\nWhen you consume polyphenols, 95% of them reach the lower gut and interact with the resident microbes, resulting in a “prebiotic-like effect,” according to the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics.\n\n\n\nStrawberries\n\n\n\nAnother fiber and polyphenol star, the strawberry is a sweet and delicious way to boost gut health. The pectin structure of the fruit’s fiber “indicates strong potential as a prebiotic food,” researchers wrote.\n\n\n\nAdults who regularly ate strawberries for 10 weeks showed changes in gut microbial diversity that could be linked to improved health, a study found.\n\n\n\nAvocado\n\n\n\nCassetty, who works with the Hass Avocado Board, calls this fruit a versatile, nutrient-dense option for getting prebiotics. It also contains pectin, plus healthy fats.\n\n\n\nShe points to a study that found people who ate an avocado a day ended up with a more diverse gut microbiome and had more good bacteria that feed on fiber to support a healthy gut compared to people who skipped the avocado.\n\n\n\n“You want a healthy and resilient gut, and a diverse microbiome with more beneficial bacteria is a good sign,” Cassetty says.\n\n\n\nDates\n\n\n\nPacked with fiber, dates are the sweet fruits of the date palm. They look dried but they’re actually fresh, moist and very ripe.\n\n\n\nThe complex carbs in these fruits “exhibit prebiotic properties,” promoting the growth of helpful gut bacteria, including Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus, studies have found.\n\n\n\nDecadently sweet, dates make the list of fruits that naturally contain the most sugar.\n\n\n\nNectarines\n\n\n\nThis cousin of the peach has the highest content of fructooligosaccharides, a plant sugar and type of prebiotic fiber, of any fruit, studies have found.\n\n\n\nNectarines have a smooth skin and a slightly more tangy, complex flavor than peaches.\n\n\n\nGrapefruit\n\n\n\nThe membranes of this citrus fruit are rich in pectin, the prebiotic fiber. It can also help lower LDL cholesterol, so experts told the American Heart Association it’s best to peel a grapefruit and eat it by the section like an orange.\n\n\n\nGrapefruit also makes the list of fruits lowest in carbs.\n\n\n\nThis story first appeared on TODAY.com. More from TODAY:\n\n\n\n\nWhat is the best and worst time of day to eat fat? Dietitians weigh in\n\n\n\nIs it healthy to eat avocado every day?\n\n\n\nWhat is the healthiest juice? Dietitians share No. 1 pick and ones to avoid","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/health/fruits-with-most-prebiotics-according-to-dietitians/4040436/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"A. Pawlowski | TODAY","publishDate":"2026-06-24T02:23:11.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-1288633297.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D2121%2C1414","slug":"9-fruits-with-the-most-prebiotics-according-to-dietitians"},{"id":"qarlhs","title":"Mamdani proves his power in New York House races. Takeaways from Tuesday's primaries","excerpt":"New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani waded into Democratic U.S. House primaries to boost three progressives over establishment-backed candidates. All of them won Tuesday, defeating two incumbents and essentially ensuring that two self-described democratic socialists will be elected to Congress in t...","content":"New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani waded into Democratic U.S. House primaries to boost three progressives over establishment-backed candidates. All of them won Tuesday, defeating two incumbents and essentially ensuring that two self-described democratic socialists will be elected to Congress in their deep blue districts.\n\n\n\nThe mayor said it was a question of electing “better Democrats” who would “put working people back at the heart of politics.” The approach consternated some in Democratic leadership, but the outcome showcased Mamdani’s rising influence.\n\n\n\nElsewhere Tuesday, two opposing factions of the artificial intelligence industry spent millions on a House race that became a proxy fight over tech regulation. \n\n\n\nAnd President Donald Trump, after two of his chosen candidates for governor lost Republican primaries this month, ensured it wouldn’t happen again. The president endorsed both candidates in a South Carolina runoff — and one of his endorsed candidates inevitably won.\n\n\n\nMamdani successfully flexes his political power in House races\n\n\n\nWhen Mamdani took the stage in Brooklyn on Tuesday night, the crowd chanted “DSA,” the initials for the Democratic Socialists of America.\n\n\n\nIt was just the latest sign of an ascendant political movement, and two of the candidates successfully backed by Mamdani are democratic socialists. \n\n\n\nIn the primary for retiring U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez’s seat, state Assembly Member Claire Valdez beat out Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso. Valdez was endorsed by Mamdani, and Reynoso was endorsed by Velázquez. \n\n\n\nDemocratic U.S. Rep. Adriano Espaillat lost his bid for reelection to Darializa Avila Chevalier, another Mamdani-backed democratic socialist. Avila Chevalier hasn’t held public office before and once helped organize pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University. \n\n\n\nA third candidate backed by Mamdani, former city comptroller Brad Lander, defeated U.S. Rep. Dan Goldman by running to his political left. The race partly revolved around the war in Gaza, with Lander assailing Goldman for not being critical enough of Israel.\n\n\n\nAll three victors are expected to win their blue districts, which would also place three Mamdani allies in Congress come January.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tElections\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 17\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t6 takeaways from Tuesday's primaries in Georgia, Alabama, Oklahoma, California and D.C.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tElections\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 9\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrimaries takeaways: Platner's big night, Clyburn carries on and Trump's support gets mixed results\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nLasher won Manhattan House primary where AI regulation was debated\n\n\n\nOne crowded Democratic primary in Manhattan had become a proxy battle between two powerful camps in the artificial intelligence industry because of one candidate: New York Assemblyman Alex Bores. \n\n\n\nBores, a former Palantir employee, had cited ethical concerns in leaving the company and pushed one of the more sweeping state-level AI regulation bills in the country. He pointed to that legislation, which faced some industry pushback, as a framework for how he’d approach regulation in Congress.\n\n\n\nHis entry in the race for retiring Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler’s seat prompted a political group financed by investors in OpenAI to spend more than $7 million in ads attacking Bores — only for an opposing group connected to Anthropic to ride to his aid with more than $10 million.\n\n\n\nBores fell short in the primary, which was won by Assemblymember Micah Lasher, a longtime government hand backed by Democratic leaders. Lasher had criticized Bores by suggesting he would be beholden to the big tech faction who supported him. \n\n\n\n“I have some news for the two big AI companies who’ve taken such an unusual interest in who won this congressional seat,” he said Tuesday night. “I won’t be taking my cues from either of you when it comes to protecting our kids, our jobs, our environment.”\n\n\n\nJack Schlossberg, the grandson of former President John F. Kennedy, and former Republican lawyer George Conway rounded out the field. \n\n\n\nTrump successfully hedges in South Carolina after endorsement record gets shakier\n\n\n\nThe president is proud of his ability to pick winners in Republican primaries, but he stumbled in governor’s races earlier this month. First U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra lost to businessman Zach Lahn in Iowa, then Lt. Gov. Burt Jones fell short to billionaire Rick Jackson in Georgia. \n\n\n\nSo Trump took steps to ensure a victory for his endorsement in South Carolina on Tuesday. After initially endorsing Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette shortly before the primary, he decided to also support state Attorney General Alan Wilson in the runoff. \n\n\n\n“I can’t hurt one of them by only Endorsing the other, so therefore, I am going to Endorse, for Governor of South Carolina, both Pam Evette and Alan Wilson!” he wrote in a social media post Friday. “It’s a Wealth of Riches – With either one you can’t go wrong.”\n\n\n\nIt appeared to be a prescient decision, and Wilson swiftly came out on top in the runoff. \n\n\n\n“I was honored to receive his endorsement,” Wilson told his supporters of Trump in accepting victory Tuesday. “I think he saw the fight in our campaign, the energy in our campaign. And think he likes a fighter and I think that’s won him over. I want to thank you, Mr. President.” \n\n\n\nIn the end, Trump’s endorsement was another winner on the night. \n\n\n\n“Alan Wilson wins!” he posted on social media. “Endorsed by President Trump!”\n\n\n\nFormer U.S. representative beats more progressive competitors in Utah’s new Democratic battleground\n\n\n\nIt’s unusual for Utah‘s Democratic primaries to draw much attention, but that’s because the party hasn’t had much of a shot in the staunchly red state. That is until redistricting last year created a lone Democratic island in the Salt Lake City area.\n\n\n\nThe new district had a dark enough hue of blue that primary candidates jostled for who was furthest left, a contest that former U.S. Rep. Ben McAdams — who won Tuesday — worked to adapt to.\n\n\n\nWhen McAdams last ran in 2018, ousting a Republican, he described himself as pro-life and fashioned himself as a moderate. Now, in the new left-leaning district, he pledged to support abortion rights and said he’s only “moderate in tone.”\n\n\n\nThe more progressive candidates who challenged him included state Sen. Nate Blouin, who has said the electorate had grown accustomed to Democrats who will “play nice” with Republicans and who won support from Sen. Bernie Sanders. \n\n\n\nMaryland Republicans sought an heir to Hogan\n\n\n\nRepublican Larry Hogan reigned as Maryland governor for eight years, standing on a more moderate conservative platform to keep his perch in the left-leaning, East Coast state.\n\n\n\nAt Hogan’s departure, Democratic Gov. Wes Moore took over in 2023, and he won his party’s primary Tuesday in his bid for reelection to a second term. Moore is widely viewed as a potential presidential candidate in 2028.\n\n\n\nRepublicans voted for Dan Cox, who leaned furthest to the right out of the nine candidates and had a photo of himself with Trump on his law practice’s website. On the campaign trail, he had pledged to cut taxes and expand housing affordability programs.\n\n\n\n___\n\n\n\nBedayn reported from Austin, Texas, and Lodhi from New York.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/politics/mamdani-proves-power-new-york-races-primaries-takeaways/4040430/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Jesse Bedayn, Thomas Beaumont and Humera Lodhi | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-24T00:40:48.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2282512693.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D4000%2C2667","slug":"mamdani-proves-his-power-in-new-york-house-races-takeaways-from-tuesdays-primaries"},{"id":"ikoak8","title":"Bill Gates told Congress he suspected Jeffrey Epstein ‘contemplated blackmailing' him over affairs","excerpt":"Billionaire Bill Gates told the House Oversight Committee this month that he believed Jeffrey Epstein “contemplated blackmailing” him over extramarital affairs, according to a transcript of the Microsoft co-founder’s interview released Tuesday.\n\n\n\n“He never blackmailed me, but looking at these em...","content":"Billionaire Bill Gates told the House Oversight Committee this month that he believed Jeffrey Epstein “contemplated blackmailing” him over extramarital affairs, according to a transcript of the Microsoft co-founder’s interview released Tuesday.\n\n\n\n“He never blackmailed me, but looking at these emails, it raises a serious probability that he contemplated blackmailing me,” Gates told lawmakers on June 10 as part of the committee’s probe into the late convicted sex offender.\n\n\n\nIn February, Gates admitted to members of his foundation that he had had two affairs and said spending time with Epstein was a “huge mistake.”\n\n\n\nAt a town hall with staff members at the time, Gates apologized for his connection to Epstein after emails between the two were released, adding: “I did nothing illicit. I said nothing illicit.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGates also told House members in the interview this month that he was aware Epstein had a criminal conviction “of a sexual nature” when they met and that he “probably should have” dug into the specifics of the conviction.\n\n\n\nEpstein pleaded guilty in 2008 to state charges in Florida that required him to register as a sex offender. Gates has said that he met Epstein in 2011 and that they had several encounters in addition to exchanging emails.\n\n\n\nGates, who is not accused of any wrongdoing tied to Epstein, added to lawmakers that Epstein never introduced him to young women.\n\n\n\nAfter his testimony on June 10, Gates said in a statement that he “appreciated the opportunity to meet with the House Oversight Committee today and to answer all of their questions.”\n\n\n\n“I support the release of all the files and hope my participation contributes to getting justice for the victims,” Gates added.\n\n\n\nThe committee on Tuesday also released the transcript of its June 9 interview with Lesley Groff, Epstein’s longtime secretary. Groff told lawmakers she never witnessed anything illegal during her 18 years working for him.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJeffrey Epstein\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 10\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBill Gates testifies about ties to Epstein, a ‘grave error in judgment'\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJeffrey Epstein\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFeb 4\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBill Gates addresses being mentioned in Epstein files, says he was ‘foolish'","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/bill-gates-told-congress-suspected-jeffrey-epstein-blackmail/4040424/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Raquel Coronell Uribe and Kyle Stewart | NBC News","publishDate":"2026-06-23T23:30:42.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2280231609.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D3529%2C2353","slug":"bill-gates-told-congress-he-suspected-jeffrey-epstein-contemplated-blackmailing-him-over-affairs"},{"id":"g8hc46","title":"Sandy Alcantara sets Marlins strikeout record in win over Rangers","excerpt":"Sandy Alcantara set the franchise career record for strikeouts and won his fifth consecutive start in June, leading the Miami Marlins to a 6-4 victory over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night.\n\n\n\nAlcantara (8-4), who allowed one run in 6 2/3 innings, struck out Kyle Higashioka in the seventh innin...","content":"Sandy Alcantara set the franchise career record for strikeouts and won his fifth consecutive start in June, leading the Miami Marlins to a 6-4 victory over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night.\n\n\n\nAlcantara (8-4), who allowed one run in 6 2/3 innings, struck out Kyle Higashioka in the seventh inning to surpass Ricky Nolasco for the most strikeouts in club history with 1,002.\n\n\n\nThe crowd of 9,971 gave Alcantara, who struck out four overall, an ovation and he tipped his cap to different sections of the stands. Alcantara’s outing ended after he walked Nicky López on four pitches following the strikeout of Higashioka.\n\n\n\nAlcantara allowed five hits through the first 3 2/3 innings then retired 11 straight. After allowing eight runs and 10 hits in a loss at Toronto on May 26, Alcantara has completed at least seven innings in three of his five starts in June.\n\n\n\nHeriberto Hernández homered and doubled, while Joe Mack and Owen Caissie also went deep for the Marlins, who built a 6-1 lead before the Rangers mounted a comeback attempt.\n\n\n\nBrandon Nimmo hit a leadoff homer in the eighth and down to their last out in the ninth, the Rangers chipped away against Marlins closer Pete Fairbanks. Joc Pederson hit a solo homer and Wyatt Langford was hit by a pitch. Nimmo cut the margin with an RBI triple. Fairbanks got the last out when Josh Jung hit a drive that was caught at the warning track by center fielder Jakob Marsee.\n\n\n\nMack hit a go-ahead solo homer against Rangers reliever José Corniell (0-1) in the fourth to put the Marlins ahead 2-1.\n\n\n\nMiami padded the lead in the fifth on Caissie’s three-run blast and Mack’s RBI single.\n\n\n\nLopez hit an RBI groundout with the bases loaded to give Texas a 1-0 lead in the second. Miami tied it in the bottom half on Hernández’s leadoff homer.\n\n\n\nCal Quantrill allowed one run and three hits in two innings. It was his first start of the season after 15 relief appearances.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/red-fever/sandy-alcantara-sets-marlins-strikeout-record-in-win-over-rangers/4040399/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-23T22:02:46.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2282509458.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D6709%2C4475","slug":"sandy-alcantara-sets-marlins-strikeout-record-in-win-over-rangers"},{"id":"mt943t","title":"Nearly a month after deadly explosion, apartment residents still waiting for gas service","excerpt":"Nearly a month after a deadly apartment explosion in Oak Cliff, residents at a neighboring apartment complex say they are still living without gas service and have received few answers about when it will be restored.\n\n\n\nPeople living at the Bonnie Apartments on East Eighth Street say daily life h...","content":"Nearly a month after a deadly apartment explosion in Oak Cliff, residents at a neighboring apartment complex say they are still living without gas service and have received few answers about when it will be restored.\n\n\n\nPeople living at the Bonnie Apartments on East Eighth Street say daily life has become increasingly difficult in the 26 days since the explosion at the nearby Clyde Apartments.\n\n\n\n“We gotta take cold showers. I might want to fix something on my oven, and I can’t do it,” one resident said.\n\n\n\nThe Bonnie Apartments are located just yards from the Clyde Apartments, where the explosion occurred.\n\n\n\nFor many residents, cooking now means relying on small appliances.\n\n\n\n“Just gonna do like I’ve been doing. I got me a little plug-up skillet, and it cooks, and I got me a little microwave, and it I can just warm my food up,” resident Dora Lee Woods said.\n\n\n\nWoods said some repairs have been made at the property, including window replacements. However, she questioned the quality of the work.\n\n\n\n“Look. It’s still weak. And this is new. And this is new? Yes,” Woods said while discussing a recently replaced window.\n\n\n\nResidents said they have received little information about when gas service will return.\n\n\n\n“They haven’t told us anything. Ain’t nobody told us anything about we’re going to fix y’all gas. Ain’t nobody doing anything about it,” Woods said.\n\n\n\nMany residents have turned to hot plates, crock pots, and microwaves while waiting for service to be restored. Ovens have been pulled away from walls and disconnected as a precaution.\n\n\n\nSome families have decided to leave.\n\n\n\nOthers say moving is not financially possible.\n\n\n\n“I can’t move because we don’t have the money to move,” one resident said.\n\n\n\n“We don’t have money to go nowhere. We have to put gas in the truck. We can’t go far,” another resident said.\n\n\n\nAmong those affected is Rodney Brown, who has been recognized locally for rescuing a young girl following the explosion.\n\n\n\n“It’s very hard,” Brown said.\n\n\n\n“We can’t cook a basic hot meal,” he added.\n\n\n\nThe frustrations come as Atmos Energy faces increased scrutiny related to the explosion.\n\n\n\nOn Monday, a judge ordered Atmos Energy to preserve evidence connected to the blast after a survivor alleged the company was responsible for multiple failures.\n\n\n\nIn a statement, Atmos Energy said it is working to restore service to the Bonnie Apartments.\n\n\n\n“Atmos Energy is actively working to restore service to the property at 308 East 8th Street, however a gas line not owned by Atmos Energy requires repair and testing before we can complete gas service restoration. The best source of information about the status of those repairs is with the building’s management,” the company said.\n\n\n\nProperty records indicate the Clyde Apartments and the Bonnie Apartments are owned by the same person and managed by the same company.\n\n\n\nNBC 5 reached out to ownership and management, but had not received a response.\n\n\n\nIn the meantime, nonprofits, churches and volunteers have stepped in to help residents cope with the ongoing disruption.\n\n\n\nStill, many residents say they are looking for answers from those responsible for maintaining safe and livable conditions.\n\n\n\n“Everybody is saying that they want to get out of here. Just want to get out of here,” Woods said.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/nearly-a-month-after-deadly-explosion-apartment-residents-still-waiting-for-gas-service/4040394/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Candace Sweat","publishDate":"2026-06-23T21:58:16.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Fgas-explo.png%3Ffit%3D859%2C483%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"nearly-a-month-after-deadly-explosion-apartment-residents-still-waiting-for-gas-service"},{"id":"ub7lqo","title":"ESPN analyst Matt Miller has arm amputated after ‘serious' car accident","excerpt":"ESPN NFL draft analyst Matt Miller said Tuesday that he was in a vehicle crash and had to have his left arm amputated.\n\n\n\n“Last week, I was involved in a serious car accident in Missouri and was airlifted to Mercy Hospital,” Miller, 42, said on X.\n\n\n\nOn Wednesday, Miller was driving a 2023 Ford B...","content":"ESPN NFL draft analyst Matt Miller said Tuesday that he was in a vehicle crash and had to have his left arm amputated.\n\n\n\n“Last week, I was involved in a serious car accident in Missouri and was airlifted to Mercy Hospital,” Miller, 42, said on X.\n\n\n\nOn Wednesday, Miller was driving a 2023 Ford Bronco in Jasper County when he crossed the center line and collided with a semitruck, KOAM-TV of Pittsburg, Kansas, reported.\n\n\n\n“I’m deeply grateful for the exceptional care I have received, from the first responders to the doctors, nurses and medical staff. I’m incredibly fortunate to be writing this,” Miller said on X.\n\n\n\n“As a result of the accident, I sustained significant injuries, including multiple fractures and broken ribs. I also underwent a life-saving amputation of my left arm. While I have a long road ahead, I’m focused on my recovery and taking things one day at a time.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe person in the semitruck was not injured, according to KOAM.\n\n\n\nMiller thanked those who have been supporting him and said he is looking forward to his recovery and returning to ESPN to talk football and cover the next NFL draft class.\n\n\n\nMiller, a father of two, graduated from Missouri Southern State University.\n\n\n\nHe began working for ESPN in 2021, starting as an NFL draft contributor and becoming a year-round draft analyst in 2022, according to his ESPN bio.\n\n\n\nMiller appears on multiple ESPN shows, including “NFL Live” and “SportsCenter.”\nThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/espn-matt-miller-missouri-car-accident/4040354/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Francie Ebert | NBC News","publishDate":"2026-06-23T20:12:02.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FUSATSI_20479237-e1782262636646.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D3983%2C2244","slug":"espn-analyst-matt-miller-has-arm-amputated-after-serious-car-accident"},{"id":"6922sz","title":"House gives final approval to bipartisan housing bill aimed at lowering costs","excerpt":"The House gave final approval Tuesday to a broad bipartisan bill aimed at lowering the cost of housing, with lawmakers in both parties eager to show progress on affordability issues ahead of this year’s midterm elections.\n\n\n\nThe 358-32 vote sends the bill to President Donald Trump, who is expecte...","content":"The House gave final approval Tuesday to a broad bipartisan bill aimed at lowering the cost of housing, with lawmakers in both parties eager to show progress on affordability issues ahead of this year’s midterm elections.\n\n\n\nThe 358-32 vote sends the bill to President Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it into law Wednesday at the Capitol. The Senate passed the legislation 85-5 on Monday.\n\n\n\nThe legislation would reduce federal regulations, streamline environmental reviews, speed up the construction process and curb the influence of corporate landlords by limiting their ability to purchase single-family homes. It represents one of the most sweeping efforts in decades to increase the supply of housing and bring down prices, as voter frustration runs high about the cost of living. \n\n\n\nDemocratic Rep. Maxine Waters of California, who helped negotiate the bill, said the median age of a first-time homebuyer is now 40 and rents have soared some 47% since the COVID-19 pandemic.\n\n\n\n“Our country must do better and today we will,” she said. \n\n\n\nDozens of bills were combined to create the final package after months of negotiations, creating a rare moment of bipartisanship in a congressional session that has been plagued by bitter standoffs.\n\n\n\nHouse Financial Services Chairman French Hill, an Arkansas Republican who worked with Waters and the Senate on the bill, said it is the first time in years that Congress has come together to make “measurable, accountable changes” to the nation’s housing laws.\n\n\n\nThe bill will “help build more homes to meet that growing demand and keep the American dream within reach,” he said. \n\n\n\nThe bill expands financing and protects renters \n\n\n\nThe legislation on its way to Trump would expand financing, encourage the development of “innovative housing” like modular homes, require new renter protections and enhance programs that aim to end homelessness. \n\n\n\nIt would also offer funding to local governments that build more housing, including Community Development Block Grant money to places exceeding the median rate of homebuilding. It would provide new dollars for communities to turn abandoned infrastructure into housing, and it offers a framework for communities that want to reform outdated zoning regulations, which often limit larger housing developments. \n\n\n\nln addition, the bill would raise limits on the number of public housing units that can receive financing for renovations and codify a recovery program to help expedite funds to communities rebuilding after disaster. \n\n\n\nThe legislation does not include a Senate provision that would have required investors to sell newly constructed homes within seven years.\n\n\n\nHousing costs are a concern for both parties\n\n\n\nRepublicans and Democrats have embraced the bill as a way to show they are addressing the nation’s affordability crisis, driven in part by rising home prices due to a shortage of affordable housing. The U.S. housing market has been in a slump dating back to 2022, when mortgage rates began to climb from pandemic-era lows.\n\n\n\nSales of previously occupied U.S. homes have been hovering close to a 4-million annual pace going back to 2023 — well short of the 5.2-million annual pace that’s historically been the norm. Sales slowed last year to a 30-year low and have remained sluggish so far this year, declining in January and February versus a year earlier.\n\n\n\nThe Economic Report of the President in April found a shortage of 10 million homes, while a report this month from the Joint Center For Housing Studies at Harvard University found sales of existing homes were at three-decade lows and inventories were rising due to high home buying costs. “Cost burdens for both renters and owners continue to climb, while assistance remains profoundly underfunded,” the report said.\n\n\n\nWhile the median U.S. monthly rent has been declining for nearly three years, it was still 17.2% higher in May than it was before the pandemic, according to data from Realtor.com.\n\n\n\nThe legislation drew widespread support in the housing community, both from organizations representing landlords and large property owners as well as groups that advocate for tenants and low-income renters.\n\n\n\nIt also brought together Republicans and Democrats, many of whom noted the unusual level of bipartisanship ahead of the vote. \n\n\n\n“In this polarized and angry Congress, we are actually getting something done,” said Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn. \n\n\n\n——\n\n\n\nAssociated Press writer Kevin Freking contributed to this report.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/politics/house-approves-housing-bill-aimed-at-lowering-costs/4040347/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Michael Casey and Mary Clare Jalonick l The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-23T19:39:28.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2157421181.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D8192%2C5464","slug":"house-gives-final-approval-to-bipartisan-housing-bill-aimed-at-lowering-costs"},{"id":"eablb6","title":"M&M's is cutting 2 colors from its bags — here's why","excerpt":"A top chocolate candy in the U.S. is dealing with a case of the blues — or, more accurately, lack thereof.\n\n\n\nOn June 18, the Wall Street Journal reported that M&M’s will be temporarily removing two of its colors — blue and brown — as part of its transition from artificial to natural food dyes.\n\n...","content":"A top chocolate candy in the U.S. is dealing with a case of the blues — or, more accurately, lack thereof.\n\n\n\nOn June 18, the Wall Street Journal reported that M&M’s will be temporarily removing two of its colors — blue and brown — as part of its transition from artificial to natural food dyes.\n\n\n\nThe move comes after Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. set his sights on the food dyes in popular snacks as part of his “Make America Healthy Again” (nicknamed “MAHA”) movement.\n\n\n\nIn response, last year, M&M’s parent company Mars promised to offer options for some of its treats without artificial dyes, planning instead to color the foods with dyes derived from natural sources.\n\n\n\nWhile the FDA didn’t technically ban artificial dyes, it has an “understanding” with food companies, according to Kennedy, but it’s unclear how enforcement works.\n\n\n\nIn last year’s “Make American Healthy Again” report, the authors, including Kennedy, claimed food dyes are associated with “behavioral issues in children,” though it did not establish a link between the two.\n\n\n\nSome research suggests “certain children may be sensitive to them,” according to the FDA, so it’s continuing to monitor emerging research on the subject.\n\n\n\nThere is no other research in humans suggesting food dyes lead to health harm, Lindsey Taillie, Ph.D., nutrition epidemiologist at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill’s Gillings School of Global Public Health, told TODAY.com at the time. But some experts say food dyes can make ultraprocessed foods more appealing, which can lead to overeating and obesity.\n\n\n\nThis year, Mars will introduce four options made without Food, Drug & Cosmetic (FD&C) colors (synthetic colors) and make them available nationwide online.\n\n\n\n“Brands that will soon have options made without FD&C colors: M&M’s Chocolate, Skittles Original, Extra Gum Spearmint and Starburst Original fruit chews,” Mars wrote in a press release.\n\n\n\nThe company did not immediately respond to a request for comment from TODAY.com.\n\n\n\nAccording to WSJ, the four-color, naturally colored M&M’s will be sold only on Amazon, while the original, artificially colored M&M’s will remain where they are currently sold.\n\n\n\nAccording to the report, while Mars has already replicated its red, orange, yellow and green M&M’s with at-scale natural dyes, it is having significant trouble re-creating the vibrant “cerulean” blue, introduced in 1995, that would make Miranda Priestly recoil. And its brown shade is made with a significant amount of blue dye, as well.\n\n\n\nThe candy company uses Blue No. 1 for the two temporarily-benched candy colors, and it chose spirulina, a blue-hued, high-protein superfood, as its natural replacement. But the company said it’s having problems with the texture, thickness and consistency of the ingredient, which has led to the upgrade and replacement of some production machines and the current disappearance of the shades.\n\n\n\n“When we have identified fully effective, scalable solutions across the entire portfolio, we will share additional item commitments and timelines,” Mars said. The company also told WSJ that it’s aiming to offer its naturally colored M&M’s in all six colors by 2028, but wouldn’t say whether it’s getting rid of artificially dyed M&M’s once it does.\n\n\n\nOf the 36 food dyes approved for use in the U.S., nine are artificial and made from petroleum, according to the FDA. The rest are made from natural sources.\n\n\n\nIn April 2025, the FDA banned Red Dye No. 3 over concerns about cancer risk observed in rat studies, and announced plans to revoke approval for Citrus Red No. 2 and Orange B, both synthetic dyes.\n\n\n\nIt’s worth noting, however, that the food industry had already voluntarily abandoned the use of Orange B, and no batches of the dye have been certified or requested for use since 1978.\n\n\n\nThis story first appeared on TODAY.com. More from TODAY:\n\n\n\n\nAldi’s Blind Boxes Sold Out Quickly on the First Day. When’s the Next Drop?\n\n\n\nMcDonald’s OG Fried Apple Pie Returns After 34 Years\n\n\n\nStarbucks’ Viral Bearista Cups Are Back With a World Cup-Themed Makeover","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/entertainment/the-scene/mms-cutting-2-colors-from-its-bags/4040303/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Joseph Lamour l TODAY","publishDate":"2026-06-23T19:09:25.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-1459175128-e1782258590826.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D3000%2C1690","slug":"mms-is-cutting-2-colors-from-its-bags-heres-why"},{"id":"kbbi4z","title":"Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis bringing ‘Warriors' to Broadway in 2027","excerpt":"Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis are turning their concept album “Warriors” into a full-length Broadway show.\n\n\n\nThe story — originally a 1965 novel that was made into a cult, dystopian 1979 film — follows a street gang called the Warriors as they make their way from the Bronx to their home turf...","content":"Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis are turning their concept album “Warriors” into a full-length Broadway show.\n\n\n\nThe story — originally a 1965 novel that was made into a cult, dystopian 1979 film — follows a street gang called the Warriors as they make their way from the Bronx to their home turf of Coney Island in Brooklyn while being hunted by rivals gangs and cops. It will be the first full musical from Miranda since “Hamilton.”\n\n\n\nThe musical of “Warriors” is expected to begin previews next March and open next April at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. “Warriors” will be directed by Jenny Koons with a book by Miranda and Davis. No casting was announced.\n\n\n\n“Musicalizing such a vibrant world for the concept album has been a thrill, and now we’re coming out to play on Broadway at the Lunt-Fontanne. We can’t wait,” Miranda and Davis said in a statement Tuesday.\n\n\n\nMiranda and Davis released their album in 2024, keeping the bones of the story but making strategic changes in genders, like making the Warriors all women. The album had an astonishing list of artists playing various parts: Ms. Lauryn Hill, Nas, Busta Rhymes, Billy Porter, Ghostface Killah, RZA, Marc Anthony, Colman Domingo, Cam’ron, Shenseea and Joshua Henry, among them.\n\n\n\nThe album included the sounds of salsa, ska, agro-rock, boy band, pop, old-school rap and even K-pop. Spanish and Korean mixes with the English. It has the song “We Got You,” a seductive R&B tune delivered by a male gang wearing cardigans, and “Quiet Girls,” a feminist anthem.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/lin-manuel-miranda-and-eisa-davis-bringing-warriors-to-broadway-in-2027/4040619/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Mark Kennedy | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-23T18:31:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2282005215.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D3100%2C2765","slug":"lin-manuel-miranda-and-eisa-davis-bringing-warriors-to-broadway-in-2027"},{"id":"jxerlm","title":"Federal lawsuit challenges Fort Worth ISD decision to revoke principal promotion","excerpt":"A federal lawsuit filed by the Council on American Islamic Relations alleges Fort Worth ISD violated the constitutional rights of an educator whose promotion to principal of Western Hills High School was later withdrawn.\n\n\n\nThe lawsuit centers on Shayma Alzubi, a longtime educator who was briefly...","content":"A federal lawsuit filed by the Council on American Islamic Relations alleges Fort Worth ISD violated the constitutional rights of an educator whose promotion to principal of Western Hills High School was later withdrawn.\n\n\n\nThe lawsuit centers on Shayma Alzubi, a longtime educator who was briefly promoted to principal in May before the district reversed the decision.\n\n\n\nDuring a news conference in Fort Worth, Alzubi’s attorney said the district acted after concerns were raised about social media activity from years ago.\n\n\n\n“That promotion was publicly announced and then abruptly withdrawn shortly after a hysteria erupted over her decades-old social media activity about her faith, her heritage, and some run-of-the-mill political expressions about BLM and DACA,” the attorney said.\n\n\n\nAccording to supporters and attorneys representing Alzubi, Fort Worth ISD identified four social media posts as problematic.\n\n\n\nThose posts included a repost of another person’s definition of sharia law and a photograph showing Alzubi as a college student posing next to an entry in a Chili’s restaurant coloring contest. The image included the text, “Jerusalem is the capital of Palestine.”\n\n\n\n“That’s what this hysteria is about, in part, her participation in a Chili’s coloring contest 15 years,” the attorney said.\n\n\n\nSupporters said the posts gained attention after the district shared a photograph of Alzubi as the new principal wearing a hijab.\n\n\n\nThey argued the case extends beyond one employee and raises concerns about religious identity and free speech within the school district.\n\n\n\nSupporters also criticized the district, which is currently overseen by the Texas Education Agency, saying the decision sends a troubling message to staff and students.\n\n\n\nFort Worth ISD previously told NBC 5 it became aware of “multiple social media posts” from the past and determined after review that the posts “do not align with the district’s social media policy and expectations for staff.”\n\n\n\nThe district has not publicly identified the posts it considered potentially problematic.\n\n\n\nFort Worth ISD declined to provide additional clarification and did not respond to requests for comment on Tuesday.Nearly 70 people signed up to speak during the public comment portion of the Fort Worth ISD board meeting Tuesday, most urging trustees to reinstate Alzubi.“She is fighting to get back what she earned and this board should be fighting with her,” one speaker said.Many parents, colleagues and even a student described Alzubi as a leader who’s earned the community’s trust.“Don’t let what a few bullies say about her over social media decide her roll in our community,” one incoming Western Hills High School student said.But not everyone who addressed the school board supported Alzubi’s return.“This is not about religion. This is not about Palestine,” one woman said. “This is about a public school employee who used her platform to advocate for Sharia law.”CAIR’s lawsuit seeks to have Alzubi reinstated as principal of Western Hills High School, along with unspecified damages and legal fees.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/fort-worth-isd-revoke-principal-promotion/4040296/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Maria Guerrero and Meredith Yeomans","publishDate":"2026-06-23T18:05:25.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FFW-PRINCIPAL.png%3Ffit%3D859%2C483%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"federal-lawsuit-challenges-fort-worth-isd-decision-to-revoke-principal-promotion"},{"id":"jn3ez8","title":"Popular frozen foods brand issues recall for possible plastic contamination","excerpt":"MorningStar Farms has announced it is recalling two products due to plastic pieces potentially being in them, according to a release shared by the Food and Drug Administration.\n\n\n\nThe company, which announced the recall on June 18, is recalling the following items, which were sold in the United S...","content":"MorningStar Farms has announced it is recalling two products due to plastic pieces potentially being in them, according to a release shared by the Food and Drug Administration.\n\n\n\nThe company, which announced the recall on June 18, is recalling the following items, which were sold in the United States, Puerto Rico and Costa Rica.\n\n\n\n\nMorningStar Farms Buffalo Chikn’n Nuggets (10.5 oz.): The product features UPC code 000 28989 10110 5 with a better if used before date of July 7, 2027 and July 8, 2027.\n\n\n\nMorningStar Farms Hot and Spicy Sausage Patties (8 oz): The product features UPC code000 28989 10094 8 with a better if used before date of July 5, 2027, July 6, 2027 and July 7, 2027.\n\n\n\n\nAnyone who bought the recalled items are advised to throw them out and contact MorningStar Farms’ consumer affairs division Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, at 800-962-0120. They can also text 877-453-5837.\n\n\n\nNo other MorningStar Farms items are affected by the recall. There is no word if any illnesses were reported in connection with it.\n\n\n\nThis story first appeared on TODAY.com. More from TODAY:\n\n\n\n\nM&M’s Is Cutting 2 Colors From Its Bags — Here’s Why\n\n\n\nWorld Cup Fans Joke About Gaining ‘The FIFA 15’ as They Try Ranch and Other American Foods\n\n\n\nMcDonald’s OG Fried Apple Pie Returns After 34 Years","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/recall-alert/morningstar-farms-issues-recall-possible-plastic-contamination/4040255/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Drew Weisholtz l TODAY","publishDate":"2026-06-23T17:39:35.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FScreenshot-2026-06-23-at-6.04.11-PM.png%3Ffit%3D1898%2C938%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"popular-frozen-foods-brand-issues-recall-for-possible-plastic-contamination"},{"id":"567jmq","title":"North Texans witness historic Medal of Honor ceremony","excerpt":"Nearly 50 years of advocacy culminated in a historic moment Friday as President Donald Trump awarded Major James Capers Jr. the Medal of Honor at the White House.\n\n\n\nThe Medal of Honor is the nation’s highest military award for valor.\n\n\n\n“We witnessed him getting up out the wheelchair, walking on...","content":"Nearly 50 years of advocacy culminated in a historic moment Friday as President Donald Trump awarded Major James Capers Jr. the Medal of Honor at the White House.\n\n\n\nThe Medal of Honor is the nation’s highest military award for valor.\n\n\n\n“We witnessed him getting up out the wheelchair, walking onto the stage,” retired Marine Corps chaplain Rich Stoglin said.\n\n\n\nStoglin, of North Texas’ Arlington, was personally invited to attend the ceremony.\n\n\n\n“It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and that’s just putting it lightly,” Stoglin said. “You almost can’t describe the flood of feelings that I had, and others had, on that day of a man who well deserves this award.”\n\n\n\nAlso in attendance was retired Maj. Gen. James Williams of North Texas’ Dallas.\n\n\n\n“It was a proud moment,” Williams said. “An effort that everybody that was on the team that pushed us over the goal line wanted to see, and we finally got it to happen.”\n\n\n\nWilliams said he remembered seeing Capers featured in a Marine Corps recruiting campaign that inspired him early in his career.\n\n\n\n“The Marine Corps was on a recruiting campaign, and he became part of that campaign,” Williams said. “Yes, it was very inspirational to see that.”\n\n\n\nCapers was injured 19 times in the line of duty.\n\n\n\nWilliams said he spent 49 years working to help secure the award for Capers. Stoglin and others also contributed to those efforts.\n\n\n\n“It’s like being in a rugby match, and you were in a 49-year scrum, and you finally got it across the goal line, and that’s basically what this was, this was a team effort,” Williams said.\n\n\n\nDespite that effort, Williams said the recognition belongs to Capers.\n\n\n\n“It’s not about me; this is all about Maj. Capers and about correcting the record for the history books, because at the end of the day, this story wasn’t being told much even inside the Marine Corps,” Williams said.\n\n\n\nBoth Williams and Stoglin said witnessing the ceremony made the years of work worthwhile.\n\n\n\n“You know just epitomizes what being a marine is all about,” Williams said.\n\n\n\n“It is a high honor to know him. He is that kind of man and marine to be around,” Stoglin added.\n\n\n\nBoth men are now working to bring Capers to visit the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/north-texans-witness-historic-medal-of-honor-ceremony/4040278/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Vince Sims","publishDate":"2026-06-23T17:35:39.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FMEDAL.png%3Ffit%3D859%2C483%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"north-texans-witness-historic-medal-of-honor-ceremony"},{"id":"jw1imk","title":"High school senior gets 5 years in prison for setting man on fire on NYC subway","excerpt":"A high school senior who admitted to setting a fire that severely burned a homeless man on the subway was sentenced Tuesday in Manhattan federal court to 5 1/2 years in prison.\n\n\n\nJudge Lewis J. Liman gave Hiram Carrero, 19, a sentence that was longer than the mandatory minimum required for arson...","content":"A high school senior who admitted to setting a fire that severely burned a homeless man on the subway was sentenced Tuesday in Manhattan federal court to 5 1/2 years in prison.\n\n\n\nJudge Lewis J. Liman gave Hiram Carrero, 19, a sentence that was longer than the mandatory minimum required for arson, after the teen plead guilty in March to the charge.\n\n\n\nThe early morning fire on Dec. 1, 2025, came among a series of attacks with people set on fire on public transit across the U.S.\n\n\n\nIn a presentence submission, prosecutors requested he serve up to eight years in prison, saying Carrero’s “heinous actions” left the man, who was sleeping at the time, critically injured and with permanent extensive scarring and disfigurement.\n\n\n\nDuring his guilty plea, Carrero admitted that he intentionally ignited a piece of paper that harmed the man.\n\n\n\nIn court papers, prosecutors said Carrero tried to kill “a sleeping, homeless man by burning him alive and leaving him trapped on a moving subway car.”\n\n\n\nThey said the man’s life was saved only because emergency personnel reached him quickly after a “mercifully short trip” from Penn Station at 34th Street to Times Square.\n\n\n\nThe crime, prosecutors said, was “separated from murder by mere chance,” and they were critical of his explanation that he had been drinking and smoked marijuana that day.\n\n\n\nIn seeking leniency for her client, defense lawyer Jennifer Brown noted in court papers that he’d had a troubled past, starting when he was born prematurely with drugs in his system and was abandoned by his biological parents at the hospital after his birth.\n\n\n\nIntellectually challenged, “things fell apart for him” when the pandemic struck in 2020, eliminating his ability to attend school, the lawyer wrote.\n\n\n\n“Words are inadequate to express the profound shame and remorse that Hiram feels,” Brown said.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/nyc-subway-arson-attacker-prison-sentence/4040305/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-23T17:21:38.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2025%2F12%2FNew-images-show-man-accused-of-setting-subway-rider-on-fire.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1200%2C675","slug":"high-school-senior-gets-5-years-in-prison-for-setting-man-on-fire-on-nyc-subway"},{"id":"gfojvi","title":"Missing Texas Hill Country giraffe has NOT been found, owner says","excerpt":"She has a long neck, round ears and answers to the name “Gracie.”\n\n\n\nA towering giraffe that went missing from a Texas ranch about a week and a half ago is still missing, and the ranch is offering a sizable reward for information leading to Gracie’s capture and safe return.\n\n\n\n\nAn earlier report ...","content":"She has a long neck, round ears and answers to the name “Gracie.”\n\n\n\nA towering giraffe that went missing from a Texas ranch about a week and a half ago is still missing, and the ranch is offering a sizable reward for information leading to Gracie’s capture and safe return.\n\n\n\n\nAn earlier report from NBC affiliate WOIA in San Antonio incorrectly stated that Gracie had been found. The station later said officials from the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department and the Real County Animal-Rescue Shelter confirmed that Gracie had not been located. The Real County Sheriff’s Office, which is leading the search, confirmed to NBC DFW that the search for the giraffe was ongoing.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGracie disappeared from Cedar Hollow Ranch and was last seen about five days ago on a game camera roaming in an area west of Leakey, a small city about 100 miles northwest of San Antonio, according to the Real County Animal Shelter-Rescue.\n\n\n\nThe giraffe’s owner, Vic Jones, says Gracie is roaming in an area made up of private ranches and that she has only made it about 3 miles away from where she originally escaped. He said he has sent up helicopters to look for Gracie.\n\n\n\nGracie vanished after feeding on a rocky hillside where the ranch’s other giraffes don’t typically frequent, Jones told NBC DFW. She wandered to an unfenced area on the other side of an 8-foot-tall gate and escaped the ranch, Jones said.\n\n\n\nThe ranch offered a $5,000 reward for information leading to Gracie’s capture and safe return.\n\n\n\n“Appreciate the concern everyone has, all we can do is expand our search in that general area,” Jones said.\n\n\n\nJones told NBC DFW that Gracie is estimated to be about 3 or 4 years old, 10-11 feet tall and has been at the property since May. The ranch is home to hundreds of animals, including impalas, Nubian ibexes and an antelope found in Central Africa. There are only two other giraffes on the property.\n\n\n\nThe Texas Hill Country has one of the largest concentrations of exotic captive animals in the country. Real County Sheriff Nathan Johnson said the mild climate and rugged terrain seems to serve as a good stand-in for most of the animals’ native African environments.\n\n\n\nHe rattled off a list of animals that have gone missing over the years, especially after floods, but said this was his first giraffe.\n\n\n\n“I’ve had wildebeests, I’ve had water buffalo, I’ve had monkeys, I’ve had zebras, all go missing,” Johnson said. “Sometimes we recover them, and sometimes we don’t.”\n\n\n\nWhile the middle of Texas is not a giraffe’s native environment, Jones said Gracie should be able to find plenty of leaves and other vegetation to eat. He said other animals were not likely to bother her.\n\n\n\nJones said he initially had helicopters searching an area of about 7,500 acres (3,000 hectares) with no luck. A few days later, there was a report that Gracie was spotted to the south.\n\n\n\nBut by the time they could search the area, Jones said, she was already gone.\n\n\n\n“We’re always two three days late for where the information is coming from, so that makes it tough,” Jones said.\n\n\n\nAnyone with information about Gracie’s location can contact Vic Jones at 830-279-5822 or the Real County Sheriff’s Office at 830-232-5201.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/giraffe-loose-texas-hill-country/4040204/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Frank Heinz","publishDate":"2026-06-23T16:06:45.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Fmissing-giraffe-gracie.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1920%2C1080","slug":"missing-texas-hill-country-giraffe-has-not-been-found-owner-says"},{"id":"6aa95w","title":"Water bills may increase as Texas struggles to fund major water projects","excerpt":"Many Texans could see higher water bills over the next year as utilities face rising costs and limited state funding for critical water infrastructure projects.\n\n\n\nExperts briefed members of the Texas House Committee on Natural Resources on Tuesday about growing challenges facing the state’s wate...","content":"Many Texans could see higher water bills over the next year as utilities face rising costs and limited state funding for critical water infrastructure projects.\n\n\n\nExperts briefed members of the Texas House Committee on Natural Resources on Tuesday about growing challenges facing the state’s water supply system and the increasing cost of expanding it.\n\n\n\nSome areas of Texas are already facing significant water shortages. Corpus Christi has less than a year of usable water supply remaining, while planners in North Texas continue searching for new sources to meet growing demand.\n\n\n\nTexas voters approved a constitutional amendment last year that dedicates $1 billion annually to help fund new water projects and reduce costs for ratepayers. However, that funding will not become available until the summer of 2028.\n\n\n\nUntil then, utilities and water districts are expected to pass more of the costs for new infrastructure projects on to customers through their water bills.\n\n\n\nDuring Tuesday’s briefing, lawmakers heard that the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas, known as SWIFT, recently turned away 13 of 23 eligible applications for water projects because of limited funding availability. The fund helps pay for infrastructure such as pipelines and pumping systems used to move water across the state.\n\n\n\nOfficials and advocates say that is one example of growing financial pressures facing water providers as inflation increases project costs and federal funding becomes less available.\n\n\n\nThe Texas Water Plan includes approximately $174 billion in proposed projects, but funding sources for many of those projects have not yet been identified.\n\n\n\nSarah Kirkle with the Texas Water Association said several factors are contributing to rising costs and growing water demands.\n\n\n\n“It’s not just inflation. It’s the population and economic development. All these data centers. We’re not even talking about the water costs associated with the energy needs to support that right. We have worsening droughts. So we have extremes in our climate,” said Kirkle.\n\n\n\nLawmakers are scheduled to return to Austin in January. Some water advocates are urging them to consider additional funding to help reduce the financial burden on homeowners and other water customers.\n\n\n\nThis story was originally reported for broadcast by NBC DFW. AI tools helped convert the story into a digital article, and an NBC DFW journalist edited it again before publication.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/water-bills-may-increase-as-texas-struggles-to-fund-major-water-projects/4040251/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Phil Prazan","publishDate":"2026-06-23T17:08:31.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Feectric.png%3Ffit%3D662%2C373%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"water-bills-may-increase-as-texas-struggles-to-fund-major-water-projects"},{"id":"x9c071","title":"TV host apologizes after criticizing player who left World Cup for birth of 1st child","excerpt":"A French broadcaster has apologized after receiving backlash for saying Belgium’s Jérémy Doku shouldn’t miss his World Cup game for his baby’s birth.\n\n\n\nDoku said earlier in June that he intended to be by his wife’s side when she went into labor — even if the timing coincides with the tournament’...","content":"A French broadcaster has apologized after receiving backlash for saying Belgium’s Jérémy Doku shouldn’t miss his World Cup game for his baby’s birth.\n\n\n\nDoku said earlier in June that he intended to be by his wife’s side when she went into labor — even if the timing coincides with the tournament’s quarterfinal stage.\n\n\n\n“If you ask me what I want, my answer is that nobody wants to miss the birth of their first child,” the Belgium winger told Reuters last week. \n\n\n\nIn a controversial Friday statement, sportscaster France Pierron criticized the Manchester City player’s decision live on air.\n\n\n\n“There are hundreds of footballers who would kill to be in your shoes. It might never happen again in your life,” Pierron said.\n\n\n\n“You’re living out a childhood dream, yet you’re going to walk away from it all to attend the birth of your child — a disgusting moment, if you’ll pardon the expression, where the dad is completely useless,” she added. \n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2026 World Cup\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 23\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t‘Next question': Ronaldo cuts off reporter asking about Messi at World 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reflect a collective position,” she wrote. “I understand that they may have shocked, hurt, or wounded some of you, and I am sorry for that.”\n\n\n\nShe never intended to “minimize the place or role of fathers with their partners or children,” Pierron added.\n\n\n\nThe Belgian Red Devils announced on X Monday that the winger had been approved to travel to London to be with his wife Shireen as she prepares to give birth.\n\n\n\nThe couple welcomed a boy named Praise that same day.\n\n\n\nDoku made the trip across the Atlantic with one of the team’s doctors, having missed its 1-1 draw with Iran in Los Angeles on Sunday due to illness. \n\n\n\nThe winger will rejoin Belgium’s squad in Seattle on Tuesday evening as the team prepares for its next match against New Zealand, the Red Devils said. \n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2026 World Cup\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 17\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWorld Cup Golden Boot tracker: Lionel Messi leads with five goals\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWorld Cup\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 23\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t‘Fast as a cannonball': Goals are being scored at a record pace at the World Cup\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nDoku confirmed the announcement himself Tuesday with a heartfelt statement on his Instagram story.\n\n\n\n“Thank you to the team for the support, now it’s time to get back to football and represent my country on the biggest stage,” he wrote.\n\n\n\nHe added that “Shireen and Praise are doing great,” and that his “heart is full of gratitude.” \n\n\n\n“Welcoming my son into the world is one of the greatest blessings God has ever given me,” the footballer said.\n\n\n\nL’Equipe, Pierron’s French media employer, has since distanced itself from the sportscaster’s comments.\n\n\n\n“The team disassociates itself from these remarks which are very far removed from the Group’s values and apologizes to the footballer concerned and more generally to its fans,” L’Equipe wrote in a statement posted on X Sunday.\n\n\n\nBelgium, who has drawn its opening two World Cup games against Egypt and Iran, will take on New Zealand in Vancouver Friday for its final Group G fixture, which Doku is set to be available for.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/world-cup/sportscaster-apologizes-jeremy-doku-criticism/4040201/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Katharine Lee","publishDate":"2026-06-23T17:04:56.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Fdoku-pierron.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1500%2C846","slug":"tv-host-apologizes-after-criticizing-player-who-left-world-cup-for-birth-of-1st-child"},{"id":"6f4mky","title":"Popular boutique in Argyle moves into new space after food trailer plans fall through","excerpt":"The book on the proposed Indian food trailer in Argyle is officially closed, but the space has already been filled by another business.\nPopular clothing and gift boutique store TBK – The Bees Knees made the half-mile move north to 606 Hwy 377 in Argyle in search of a bigger space for its expanded...","content":"The book on the proposed Indian food trailer in Argyle is officially closed, but the space has already been filled by another business.\nPopular clothing and gift boutique store TBK – The Bees Knees made the half-mile move north to 606 Hwy 377 in Argyle in search of a bigger space for its expanded Mahjong studio.\n\nThe boutique reopened at the beginning of June, and was allowed to open on the condition that a parking lot is built on site.\nPreviously, Akshya Foods had applied to open a 32-foot, Indian-style food trailer in the location, which was approved by Argyle’s Planning and Zoning Commission but never came to fruition.\nBefore the plan could be brought in front of Town Council, Argyle resident Pavan Damarapati and his co-owner withdrew their plan as the town reassessed the project.\nParking issues were the main concern at the time, but stricter regulations on food trucks passed by Argyle in April essentially killed the plans Akshya Foods had to set up shop at that spot.\nTBK – The Bees Knees Boutique owner Aimee Buckert took advantage of the vacancy, leasing the space while working to get a parking plan approved by the town.\n“Town Council ended up passing some regulations for non-fixed food establishments. The property owner considered the changes and now the proposal is for retail use,” said Harrison Wicks, Argyle’s director of community development. “The only stipulations was there is still a need for additional parking.”\nCouncil approved the site plan for the boutique use at its meeting on Monday, June 15, adding that any future tenants would likely be retail or office use, not restaurant use.\nBuckert and her boutique business are no stranger to Argyle, offering unique, trendy and stylish clothing and accessories for women.\nIt also offers unique, specialty gifts for birthdays and holidays.\nBuckert also started offering Mahjong at TBK a year ago to give women in the community a place to come together and enjoy the tile-based game.\nA larger space offers Buckert some flexibility in getting that started alongside the boutique.\n“I was struggling with how I was going to be able to staff both,” said Buckert. “I love my boutique and I want to be hands on and involved, but I knew I would need to spend a bulk of my time getting the studio up and running. The new space allowed me to combine both.”\nBuckert also said she has brought in some more clothing and gift options, but the big expansion has allowed her to set up three Mahjong tables.\n“We have three tables ready to go at all times,” she said. “But we can put up to four additional, meaning we can have up to 28 playing at the same time.”\nBuckert said she does have teaching lessons available for newcomers to sign up and learn how to play.\nThe new space is exciting for many reasons, but Buckert said TBK – The Bees Knees will be a great place for the community to come together.\n“I’m all about connecting women, getting together and finding a reason to celebrate,” she said. “We’re already looking into some other classes to host, but I really want to provide an inviting space where people can come in and enjoy.”\nThe post Popular boutique in Argyle moves into new space after food trailer plans fall through appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/06/22/popular-boutique-in-argyle-moves-into-new-space-after-food-trailer-plans-fall-through/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)","author":"Micah Pearce","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:00:32.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crosstimbersgazette.com%2Fcrosstimbersgazette%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FTBK_New-e1782155567319.jpg","slug":"popular-boutique-in-argyle-moves-into-new-space-after-food-trailer-plans-fall-through"},{"id":"aoatym","title":"Former Army soldier from Texas pleads guilty to child exploitation crimes","excerpt":"A former Army solider pleaded guilty last week to child exploitation crimes he committed while living in Alaska and Texas, the Department of Justice announced.","content":"A former Army solider pleaded guilty last week to child exploitation crimes he committed while living in Alaska and Texas, the Department of Justice announced.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/former-army-soldier-seth-herrera-texas-pleads-guilty-child-exploitation-crimes","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Steven.Ardary@fox.com (Steven Ardary)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T22:35:04.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox26houston.com%2Fwww.fox26houston.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F09%2Fc48c63b7-gavelnew-1.jpg","inBriefing":true,"slug":"former-army-soldier-from-texas-pleads-guilty-to-child-exploitation-crimes"},{"id":"lxzb83","title":"City council considers plan to reroute traffic downtown","excerpt":"Wednesday morning, Dallas City Council members will vote on a plan to redesign the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, but it comes at a cost of traffic. Here's what we know.","content":"Wednesday morning, Dallas City Council members will vote on a plan to redesign the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, but it comes at a cost of traffic. Here's what we know.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/video/fmc-6t3df1tr431a7paq","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T13:20:31.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2F98la9ftqjx59bjp0%2Fyv9c523tip1f8qil.jpg","slug":"city-council-considers-plan-to-reroute-traffic-downtown"},{"id":"qp3kxv","title":"Traffic Alert: 1 dead, SB I-35E shut down in Carrollton after fiery crash","excerpt":"A portion of a major highway remains closed Wednesday morning following a deadly tanker truck crash and explosion late Tuesday night, according to police.","content":"A portion of a major highway remains closed Wednesday morning following a deadly tanker truck crash and explosion late Tuesday night, according to police.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/i-35e-closed-carrollton-deadly-fiery-crash","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Madi.Marks@fox.com (Madi Marks)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T12:17:04.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fv-carrollton-fiery-truck-crash-4a_00.00.00.00.jpg","slug":"traffic-alert-1-dead-sb-i-35e-shut-down-in-carrollton-after-fiery-crash"},{"id":"kimuku","title":"Father charged with murder after shooting death of daughter","excerpt":"A Parker County father has been charged with murder after his daughter was allegedly shot and killed during an argument with her mother in their Azle home. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more.","content":"A Parker County father has been charged with murder after his daughter was allegedly shot and killed during an argument with her mother in their Azle home. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/video/fmc-rz0l7i8fck4wy5fj","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T02:18:59.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2F0qfjort5cizjo33a%2Fxqewy8waohaau2sp.jpg","slug":"father-charged-with-murder-after-shooting-death-of-daughter"},{"id":"drc0t3","title":"Pardoned Jan. 6 rioter released from North Texas jail","excerpt":"Jake Lang, a Jan. 6th rioter and far-right influencer who was pardoned by President Donald Trump, was released from a Collin County Jail on Tuesday following his second arrest in North Texas this June. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more.","content":"Jake Lang, a Jan. 6th rioter and far-right influencer who was pardoned by President Donald Trump, was released from a Collin County Jail on Tuesday following his second arrest in North Texas this June. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/video/fmc-vnh5oss1qq1xkklr","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T02:17:40.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fcfbcruv6le73cytm%2Fo6i5qyksjc5yazl2.jpg","slug":"pardoned-jan-6-rioter-released-from-north-texas-jail"},{"id":"s5b4tj","title":"Friends remember Azle woman killed by father in Father's Day shooting","excerpt":"We're learning more about the Father's Day shooting in Azle that left a woman dead and her father in jail.","content":"We're learning more about the Father's Day shooting in Azle that left a woman dead and her father in jail.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/friends-remember-azle-woman-killed-father-fathers-day-shooting","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Peyton.Yager@fox.com (Peyton Yager)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T01:51:49.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fazleshooting.jpg","slug":"friends-remember-azle-woman-killed-by-father-in-fathers-day-shooting"},{"id":"feedam-74686","title":"How to Find Free Food in Trophy Club: Pantries, SNAP & WIC","slug":"how-to-find-free-food-in-trophy-club","excerpt":"Search 567,859+ verified resources for food, healthcare, and housing — all 50 states, DC, and US territories. Free. A practical guide for Trophy Club: pantries, SNAP, WIC, the 211 referral line, and how to use the free Feed America directory at feedam.org.","content":"If groceries didn't fit the budget this month in Trophy Club, you don't need a statistic to tell you that — you need to know where to get free food near you today, and whether the place you drive to will actually be open when you arrive. The fastest path is usually the simplest: a directory you can search by ZIP code or city, plus a phone line that answers around the clock. Feed America (feedam.org) runs the largest free directory of food assistance in the country.\n\nSearch 567,859+ verified resources for food, healthcare, and housing — all 50 states, DC, and US territories. Free. No account, no fee. Visit feedam.org and enter your ZIP code.\n\nIf you're in a hurry, start with the phone. Dial 2-1-1 to reach a local referral specialist — free, 24 hours a day — who can point you to nearby pantries, meal sites, and benefit offices. United Way's 211 network fielded about 19 million requests for help in 2025. You can also text your ZIP code to 898-211. The USDA's National Hunger Hotline does the same at 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479), or 1-877-8-HAMBRE (1-877-842-6273) in Spanish.\n\nIf you'd rather look yourself, search by your ZIP code or city at feedam.org — then call the listing to confirm hours before you go.\n\nWhere to get free food today in Trophy Club:\n\n— Food pantries hand out groceries: canned and boxed staples, fresh produce, dairy, sometimes meat, occasionally baby formula and diapers.\n— Soup kitchens and community meal sites serve hot, ready-to-eat meals, often with no questions asked.\n— Free and reduced-price school meals feed kids during the school year; summer meal sites and Summer EBT (SunBucks) help cover the gap when school is out.\n— SNAP and WIC offices help you apply for monthly grocery benefits, and many people who qualify never sign up.\n— Community health centers and senior nutrition programs round out the map for older adults and families juggling food and medical bills.\n\nAll of the above are in the Feed America directory at feedam.org. Search by ZIP code, filter by service, and call the listing before you go.\n\nHow many people are in the same spot? More than most people guess. The USDA estimates that 13.7% of U.S. households — about 18.3 million households, or 47.9 million people, including 7.3 million children — were food insecure at some point in 2024 (USDA Economic Research Service). It may be the last figure like it for a while: USDA announced in September 2025 that it was ending the long-running survey behind the report.\n\nThe safety net is tightening at the same time. SNAP, what many still call food stamps, helped an average of 41.7 million people a month in fiscal year 2024 — roughly 1 in 8 U.S. residents (USDA). Under Public Law 119-21, signed in July 2025, the Congressional Budget Office estimates the law's nutrition provisions will cut federal SNAP spending by roughly $187 billion over ten years — about one-sixth of the program — and that expanded work requirements will reduce SNAP enrollment by about 2.4 million people in a typical month (Congressional Research Service). That's why searches like \"food stamps office near me\" and \"free groceries near me\" keep climbing.\n\nCall before you go — listings go stale fast. When researchers visited 50 listed food pantries in the Bronx for a 2019 study in the Journal of Community Health, only half were open as expected (Ginsburg et al.). Hours change, sites move, and online listings lag behind. A five-minute phone call can save you a wasted afternoon and a tank of gas — which is exactly why a directory is only as good as how current it's kept. The Feed America directory at feedam.org shows the address and phone number for every listing so you can confirm the same day.\n\nWhat Feed America is, and how to be sure who you're supporting. Feed America is a 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 92-1761881), founded in 2021 and headquartered in Houston, Texas. It runs the largest free directory of food assistance in the United States — 567,859+ verified resources for food, healthcare, and housing, across all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and U.S. territories. Pantries, soup kitchens, school and summer meal sites, WIC offices, community health centers, senior nutrition programs, and retailers that accept SNAP — all searchable by ZIP code or city, in English or Spanish, with no account and no fee, at feedam.org.\n\nBeyond the directory, Feed America puts food directly into the community — stocking neighborhood food-pantry drop boxes with groceries and household basics, and providing snacks for children's reading and enrichment programs at neighborhood libraries.\n\nFeed America is an independent organization and is distinct from other charities with similar names. To be certain which one you're supporting, confirm the IRS registration — EIN 92-1761881 — on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search at IRS.gov. Feed America's profile is also on Candid, Charity Navigator, and ProPublica.\n\nFrequently asked questions.\n\nQ: Where can I get free food today in Trophy Club?\nA: Visit feedam.org and search by your ZIP code or city. The Feed America directory lists 567,859+ verified resources for food, healthcare, and housing — including pantries, soup kitchens, meal sites, and SNAP/WIC offices — across all 50 states, DC, and US territories. You can also dial 2-1-1 (or text your ZIP to 898-211), or call the National Hunger Hotline at 1-866-3-HUNGRY anytime for a free 24/7 referral.\n\nQ: What's the difference between a food bank and a food pantry?\nA: A food bank is a large warehouse that collects and stores food in bulk and supplies smaller agencies. A food pantry is the local site where families actually pick up groceries. Most people in need visit a pantry, which a food bank stocks behind the scenes.\n\nQ: Do you have to qualify to use a food pantry?\nA: Usually not. Most pantries serve anyone in need and often ask for no ID, no proof of income, and no appointment. When in doubt, call first and ask what to bring.\n\nQ: I'm a senior — can I still get help?\nA: Very likely. An estimated 16 million adults 50 and older who qualified for SNAP weren't enrolled in 2022 — 59% of those eligible in that age group (AARP Public Policy Institute and Mathematica, 2025). If you assumed you wouldn't qualify, it's worth another look. Feed America's directory at feedam.org also lists senior nutrition programs.\n\nQ: How do I check that a food pantry is open right now?\nA: Call before you go. Listed hours are frequently outdated — one study found only half of listed pantries were open as posted. Feedam.org gives you the address and phone number for every listing so you can confirm the same day.\n\nQ: How do I know my donation is reaching the organization I intend?\nA: Check the EIN. Every U.S. charity has a unique one, and it's the reliable way to tell similarly named organizations apart. Feed America's is 92-1761881 — look it up on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search at IRS.gov before you give.\n\nIf you're able to help, you can support that work at feedam.org/donate. Donations to Feed America (EIN 92-1761881) — an independent 501(c)(3), distinct from other charities with similar names — are tax-deductible; confirm the EIN on IRS.gov before you give.\n\nAnd if you're reading this because you need food right now in Trophy Club, skip the donation and go straight to the search: visit feedam.org and enter your ZIP code or city to find pantries, free meals, and benefit offices near you — then call ahead to confirm hours.\n\nBottom line: Feed America's directory at feedam.org is the fastest single tool for finding food assistance near you. Search 567,859+ verified resources by ZIP. Free. No account. Call the listing to confirm hours.","url":"https://feedam.org/","source":"Feed America","author":"Editorial Team","publishDate":"2026-06-24T22:51:35.913Z","category":"Local Services","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fnexcom-webflow-publisher.emperormew.workers.dev%2Fimg%2Ffeedam%2Ffind-free-food-hero.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"featured":true,"imageAlt":"A volunteer drops off bags of groceries at a community food pantry donation box; a child colors a thank-you sign at a neighborhood library."},{"id":"pltjes","title":"Texas forecast to be hit by huge plume of Saharan dust","excerpt":"A large plume of dust from the Sahara Desert is forecast to hit Texas last this weekend or early next week.","content":"A large plume of dust from the Sahara Desert is forecast to hit Texas last this weekend or early next week.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/weather/texas-sahara-desert-dust-plume-june-2026","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Aaron.Barker@fox.com (Aaron Barker)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T22:00:47.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox26houston.com%2Fwww.fox26houston.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F584a0672-dust-plume.jpg","inBriefing":true,"slug":"texas-forecast-to-be-hit-by-huge-plume-of-saharan-dust"},{"id":"utqj8o","title":"Whistleblower testifies against Johnson County Sheriff","excerpt":"A trial involving allegations of oppression and retaliation by the Johnson County Sheriff began Tuesday, with the Deputy Chief testifying against the sheriff. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more.","content":"A trial involving allegations of oppression and retaliation by the Johnson County Sheriff began Tuesday, with the Deputy Chief testifying against the sheriff. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/video/fmc-05o9z9h8d6di1fwr","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T00:27:27.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fbu0nj7ghavz2m26m%2F9zmgn2iaooj004by.jpg","slug":"whistleblower-testifies-against-johnson-county-sheriff"},{"id":"tktslk","title":"Pay Fine","excerpt":"The pay your fines page includes forms of payment accepted and where to pay.","content":"The pay your fines page includes forms of payment accepted and where to pay.","url":"https://www.dentoncounty.gov/2012","source":"Denton County Government - News","author":"Denton County Government - News","publishDate":"2026-06-17T22:42:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"pay-fine"},{"id":"5gs4pw","title":"Missing 14-year-old found after Texas Amber Alert issued","excerpt":"A missing 14-year-old girl has been found after an Amber Alert was issued in Texas on Wednesday.","content":"A missing 14-year-old girl has been found after an Amber Alert was issued in Texas on Wednesday.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/texas-amber-alert-issued-missing-14-year-old-girl","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Aaron.Barker@fox.com (Aaron Barker)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T21:36:29.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox7austin.com%2Fwww.fox7austin.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F561d5237-audrey-amber-alert.jpg","inBriefing":true,"slug":"missing-14-year-old-found-after-texas-amber-alert-issued"},{"id":"lci70p","title":"Teens having trouble finding summer jobs in North Texas","excerpt":"Teens across North Texas have struggled to find summer work. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more insight as to why.","content":"Teens across North Texas have struggled to find summer work. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more insight as to why.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/video/fmc-32k96g8fvytmufgt","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T00:18:23.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Felm1nm69wwjxossw%2F1drsybdn03rznrab.jpg","slug":"teens-having-trouble-finding-summer-jobs-in-north-texas"},{"id":"3p91sy","title":"Construction to fully close I-35E in Denton throughout the weekend","excerpt":"Denton County commuters should plan ahead if their travel route includes the I-35E/I-35W merge through Denton.\nThe major interchange will be fully closed periodically starting Friday and continuing until Sunday morning.\n\nAccording to TxDOT, the southbound I-35E off ramp to southbound I-35W will b...","content":"Denton County commuters should plan ahead if their travel route includes the I-35E/I-35W merge through Denton.\nThe major interchange will be fully closed periodically starting Friday and continuing until Sunday morning.\n\nAccording to TxDOT, the southbound I-35E off ramp to southbound I-35W will be closed from 8 p.m. Friday to 10 a.m. Saturday.\nThe northbound I-35W off ramp to northbound I-35E will also be closed from 8 p.m. Friday until 10 a.m. Saturday. This ramp will also be narrowed to one lane from 8 p.m. Saturday until 9 a.m. Sunday.\nAll southbound and northbound lanes of I-35E from Oak Street to Bonnie Brae Street will be closed from 8 p.m. Saturday until 9 a.m. Sunday, but frontage roads will be remain open.\nFinally, northbound and southbound Bonnie Brae Street under I-35E will narrow to one lane from 8 p.m. Saturday until 9 a.m. Sunday.\nTxDOT said signed detours will be in place during the closure, but drivers should expect delays and plan for extra travel time.\nThe work is part of TxDOT’s ongoing $583 million project to make improvements to the I-35E/I-35W merge.\nAccording to the department, the project is expected to be completed in Fall 2029.\nFor more information, visit the TxDOT road condition tracker.\nThe post Construction to fully close I-35E in Denton throughout the weekend appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/06/17/construction-to-fully-close-i-35e-in-denton-throughout-the-weekend/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette - Southern Denton County Local News","author":"Micah Pearce","publishDate":"2026-06-17T22:23:17.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"construction-to-fully-close-i-35e-in-denton-throughout-the-weekend"},{"id":"mv9yly","title":"Abbott asks feds to pay back $10 billion for border security operation","excerpt":"Texas has formally asked the federal government to pay back more than $10 billion used for the state’s border security efforts.","content":"Texas has formally asked the federal government to pay back more than $10 billion used for the state’s border security efforts.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/abbott-feds-pay-back-10-billion-border-security","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Aaron.Barker@fox.com (Aaron Barker)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T19:59:57.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox7austin.com%2Fwww.fox7austin.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F09%2Fborder-wall.jpg","slug":"abbott-asks-feds-to-pay-back-10-billion-for-border-security-operation"},{"id":"tktsmc","title":"Other Landlord Tenant","excerpt":"","content":"","url":"https://www.dentoncounty.gov/2005","source":"Denton County Government - News","author":"Denton County Government - News","publishDate":"2026-06-17T21:05:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"other-landlord-tenant"},{"id":"voywe6","title":"Karmelo Anthony hires new legal team for appeal","excerpt":"Ahead of an expected appeal of his murder conviction, Karmelo Anthony has hired a new legal team to guide him through the process. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more.","content":"Ahead of an expected appeal of his murder conviction, Karmelo Anthony has hired a new legal team to guide him through the process. 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Special Exhibition","excerpt":"This will be on display on the second floor of the Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum from July 27 to August 12, 2026.","content":"This will be on display on the second floor of the Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum from July 27 to August 12, 2026.","url":"https://www.dentoncounty.gov/2010","source":"Denton County Government - News","author":"Denton County Government - News","publishDate":"2026-06-17T18:04:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"the-american-revolution-experience-special-exhibition"},{"id":"soq34h","title":"Former cruise ship worker pleads guilty to teen sexual assault after 20 years on the run","excerpt":"A Nicaraguan national who spent more than 20 years fleeing federal authorities has pleaded guilty to the forcible sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl on a cruise ship that departed from Galveston, federal prosecutors announced Monday.","content":"A Nicaraguan national who spent more than 20 years fleeing federal authorities has pleaded guilty to the forcible sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl on a cruise ship that departed from Galveston, federal prosecutors announced Monday.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/former-cruise-ship-worker-pleads-guilty-teen-sexual-assault-after-20-years-run","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Amber.Kite@fox.com (Amber Kite)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T16:56:52.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox26houston.com%2Fwww.fox26houston.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F02%2F6eb23e0b-gavelnew-1.jpg","slug":"former-cruise-ship-worker-pleads-guilty-to-teen-sexual-assault-after-20-years-on-the-run"},{"id":"4gxptn","title":"Earthquake rattles West Texas town","excerpt":"A small earthquake was reported in West Texas on Tuesday.","content":"A small earthquake was reported in West Texas on Tuesday.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/texas-earthquake-midland","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Aaron.Barker@fox.com (Aaron Barker)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T15:52:23.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Ftx-quake.jpg","slug":"earthquake-rattles-west-texas-town"},{"id":"zhj2le","title":"Judge blocks Trump administration’s SNAP restrictions on soda and candy in five states","excerpt":"The Trump administration’s ban on preventing food ‌stamp recipients in five states from using their benefits to buy sugary foods and drinks was blocked Monday by a federal judge in Washington, D.C.","content":"The Trump administration’s ban on preventing food ‌stamp recipients in five states from using their benefits to buy sugary foods and drinks was blocked Monday by a federal judge in Washington, D.C.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/judge-blocks-trump-administrations-snap-restrictions-soda-candy-five-states","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Mark.Richardson@fox.com (Mark Richardson)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T13:18:25.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F12%2Fsnap-sign.jpg","slug":"judge-blocks-trump-administrations-snap-restrictions-on-soda-and-candy-in-five-states"},{"id":"cskrv8","title":"Local Rules","excerpt":"Effective January 1, 2020, per standing order, the District Clerks office has been designated as the assigned clerk to the Magistrate Court for Denton County.","content":"Effective January 1, 2020, per standing order, the District Clerks office has been designated as the assigned clerk to the Magistrate Court for Denton County.","url":"https://www.dentoncounty.gov/492","source":"Denton County Government - News","author":"Denton County Government - News","publishDate":"2026-06-17T16:37:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"local-rules"},{"id":"22ry9k","title":"Texas man gets life for supplying fentanyl then watching, recording the victim’s overdose death","excerpt":"A Denison man has been sentenced to life in federal prison for supplying a fatal dose of fentanyl-laced pills to a 20-year-old woman, then recording video of her as she spent hours dying of an overdose.","content":"A Denison man has been sentenced to life in federal prison for supplying a fatal dose of fentanyl-laced pills to a 20-year-old woman, then recording video of her as she spent hours dying of an overdose.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/texas-man-gets-life-supplying-fentanyl-watching-recording-victims-overdose-death","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Amber.Kite@fox.com (Amber Kite)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T15:01:20.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F04%2Fgettyimages-539606542.jpg","slug":"texas-man-gets-life-for-supplying-fentanyl-then-watching-recording-the-victims-overdose-death"},{"id":"q838uz","title":"Byron Nelson High School (Trophy Club, TX) Volleyball - 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FOX 4's Lori Brown has more on the rest of the sentences handed out from the trial.","content":"The ringleader behind a 2025 ambush at an ICE facility in North Texas was given 100 years behind bars for his role in the attack. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more on the rest of the sentences handed out from the trial.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/video/fmc-8f2qqg6g1bz5dqjt","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T00:10:52.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2F78pcl0o8hqxbborm%2Fqz80gi2rhz60oaxe.jpg","slug":"sentences-handed-out-for-prairieland-ice-facility-attackers"},{"id":"xam9m9","title":"Dallas weather: Severe Thunderstorm Watch ended early","excerpt":"A Severe Thunderstorm Watch in North Texas has ended. The watch area had been expanded to include the entire Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and surrounding counties, but was ended early.","content":"A Severe Thunderstorm Watch in North Texas has ended. The watch area had been expanded to include the entire Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and surrounding counties, but was ended early.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/dallas-weather-severe-thunderstorm-watch-expanded-june-23-2026","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Dan.Henry@fox.com (Dan Henry)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T23:10:02.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fsevere-weather-june-23.jpg","slug":"dallas-weather-severe-thunderstorm-watch-ended-early"},{"id":"v1r7n7","title":"City of Justin Update – June 2026","excerpt":"As summer arrives in Justin, it brings with it an exciting season of celebration, reflection, and quality time with family, friends and the community places we all love. Let’s make the most of these warm days together!\nFirst, congratulations to the graduating Class of 2026. This milestone represe...","content":"As summer arrives in Justin, it brings with it an exciting season of celebration, reflection, and quality time with family, friends and the community places we all love. Let’s make the most of these warm days together!\nFirst, congratulations to the graduating Class of 2026. This milestone represents years of hard work, dedication, and perseverance. Whether graduates are continuing their education, entering the workforce, serving our country, or pursuing new opportunities, we are proud of each and every one of them and look forward to seeing the impact they will make in the years ahead.\nWe are also excited about the upcoming opening of Peterson Park, with details to be announced very soon. This beautiful new space will provide additional opportunities for recreation, gathering, and making memories with family and friends. Projects like this continue to strengthen our community and enhance the quality of life that makes Justin such a special place to call home.\nAs summer gets underway, I encourage everyone to slow down a little. Spend time outdoors. Attend local events. Meet your neighbors. Support local businesses. In today’s fast paced world, it is important to remember the value of community and connection. Those simple moments often become the memories we cherish most.\nAs we move closer to our nation’s 250th Independence Day celebration next month, it is also a good time to reflect on how fortunate we are to live in this great country. While our nation has faced challenges throughout its history, the American spirit of resilience, freedom, hard work and unity continues to endure. Communities like Justin are a reminder that the strength of our country begins at the local level with neighbors helping neighbors and people working together for the greater good.\n \nOn behalf of the City of Justin, I wish you and your family a safe, happy, and memorable summer.\nHeavenly Father,\nAs we draw near to the summer months, we thank You for the gift of warmer days, longer evenings, and time to enjoy the beauty of Justin. Bless our families with safety, joy and meaningful moments together. Protect our children, those working in the heat and our first responders. Send gentle rains and fill our neighborhoods with peace and neighborly kindness. May this season strengthen our community bonds and deepen our gratitude for this hometown we love.\nIn Jesus’ name, Amen.\nThe post City of Justin Update – June 2026 appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/06/22/city-of-justin-update-june-2026/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)","author":"Contributing Writer","publishDate":"2026-06-22T05:00:38.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"city-of-justin-update-june-2026"},{"id":"rda3uf","title":"New World screwworm cases rise to 19 as Texas expands livestock quarantines","excerpt":"Federal officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has risen to 19, with all but one in Texas.","content":"Federal officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has risen to 19, with all but one in Texas.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/new-world-screwworm-texas-june-24-update","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Amber.Kite@fox.com (Amber Kite)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T13:49:18.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox7austin.com%2Fwww.fox7austin.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2280736121-scaled.jpg","slug":"new-world-screwworm-cases-rise-to-19-as-texas-expands-livestock-quarantines"},{"id":"727lp1","title":"Trial begins in official oppression, retaliation case against Johnson County Sheriff","excerpt":"A trial in Johnson County between the Johnson County Sheriff and his Deputy Chief began on Tuesday, months after the sheriff was initially arrested and charged with official oppression, sexual harassment and retaliation against a witness.","content":"A trial in Johnson County between the Johnson County Sheriff and his Deputy Chief began on Tuesday, months after the sheriff was initially arrested and charged with official oppression, sexual harassment and retaliation against a witness.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/trial-begins-official-oppression-retaliation-case-against-johnson-county-sheriff","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Dionne.Anglin@fox.com (Dionne Anglin)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T22:33:38.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fjohnsoncountysheriff.jpg","slug":"trial-begins-in-official-oppression-retaliation-case-against-johnson-county-sheriff"},{"id":"la9vd5","title":"Camp Mystic files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy following deadly Texas flash flood investigation","excerpt":"Camp Mystic, the Texas Hill Country girls' summer camp where 27 campers and staff members died during a catastrophic flash flood last summer, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.","content":"Camp Mystic, the Texas Hill Country girls' summer camp where 27 campers and staff members died during a catastrophic flash flood last summer, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/camp-mystic-files-chapter-11-bankruptcy-following-deadly-texas-flash-flood-investigation","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Amber.Kite@fox.com (Amber Kite)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T13:01:30.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F04%2Fp-lori-tx-leg-camp-mystic-hearing-530p_kdfw4cfb_14_00.00.41.04.jpg","inBriefing":true,"slug":"camp-mystic-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy-following-deadly-texas-flash-flood-investigation"},{"id":"t40bkq","title":"Karmelo Anthony hires new legal team ahead of expected appeal of murder conviction","excerpt":"Karmelo Anthony has a new team of lawyers leading the appeal of his murder conviction.","content":"Karmelo Anthony has a new team of lawyers leading the appeal of his murder conviction.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/karmelo-anthony-hires-new-legal-team-ahead-expected-appeal-murder-conviction","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Carter.Freemon@fox.com (Carter Freemon)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T21:09:47.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fanthonylegalteam.jpg","slug":"karmelo-anthony-hires-new-legal-team-ahead-of-expected-appeal-of-murder-conviction"},{"id":"71ju65","title":"Corinth hit-and-run leaves pedestrian dead","excerpt":"A hit-and-run in Corinth early Tuesday morning left a pedestrian dead and police searching for a suspect.","content":"A hit-and-run in Corinth early Tuesday morning left a pedestrian dead and police searching for a suspect.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/corinth-hit-and-run-leaves-pedestrian-dead","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Carter.Freemon@fox.com (Carter Freemon)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T19:54:50.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F07%2FPolice-lights.png","slug":"corinth-hit-and-run-leaves-pedestrian-dead"},{"id":"50e6ee","title":"Influencer Jake Lang released on bond, ordered to leave Texas within 24 hours","excerpt":"Pardoned January 6th rioter Jake Lang has been released from jail on a reduced $250,000 bond and ordered to leave Texas within 24 hours following a felony terroristic threat charge.","content":"Pardoned January 6th rioter Jake Lang has been released from jail on a reduced $250,000 bond and ordered to leave Texas within 24 hours following a felony terroristic threat charge.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/jan-6-rioter-jake-lang-released-bond-ordered-leave-texas-within-24-hours","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"David.Sentendrey@fox.com (David Sentendrey)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T02:23:10.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F06232026-rr-pkg-use-this-david-jake-lang-frisco-ar_00.00.07.50.jpg","slug":"influencer-jake-lang-released-on-bond-ordered-to-leave-texas-within-24-hours"},{"id":"1tjlyj","title":"North Texas transit network seeing strong World Cup turnout with room to grow","excerpt":"North Texas transportation planners say there is still plenty of room for more fans to use trains and charter buses to reach upcoming World Cup matches at Dallas Stadium.\n\n\n\nOfficials are beginning to see how many fans from around the world have embraced the region’s transportation plan, which in...","content":"North Texas transportation planners say there is still plenty of room for more fans to use trains and charter buses to reach upcoming World Cup matches at Dallas Stadium.\n\n\n\nOfficials are beginning to see how many fans from around the world have embraced the region’s transportation plan, which includes riding DART in Dallas or Trinity Metro in Fort Worth, taking the TRE to CentrePort and then boarding a charter bus to Arlington.\n\n\n\nAbout 6,000 fans are using the transit system per game, according to Michael Morris. Current capacity stands at about 10,000 riders per match before additional buses would need to be activated.\n\n\n\nThat available capacity is prompting transportation planners to adjust their message to local fans.\n\n\n\nEarlier in the tournament, officials encouraged local fans to drive when possible in order to preserve transit capacity for international visitors. Morris said that is no longer necessary.\n\n\n\n“I don’t think that needs to be the message anymore – I think we have plenty of transit capacity,” said Morris.\n\n\n\nOne international visitor said the transportation options have made getting around North Texas easier.\n\n\n\nAustria fan Max Bankhamer said the combination of trains and charter buses, along with expanded rideshare lot capacity near the stadium, has worked well during his visit.\n\n\n\n“The green line, orange line is pretty handy,” said Bankhamer.\n\n\n\nBankhamer described the overall experience as “pretty solid.”\n\n\n\nTransportation leaders will continue monitoring ridership as the tournament progresses, particularly for an upcoming 6 p.m. match on Thursday and a 9 p.m. match on Saturday.\n\n\n\nMonica Paul, who leads the North Texas World Cup effort, said officials expect ridership numbers could increase as the tournament continues.\n\n\n\n“I anticipate that some of the numbers will start to increase a little bit,” said Paul.\n\n\n\nEven so, transportation officials say the extensive planning effort has paid off through the first three matches and are encouraging more fans to consider trains and buses on game days.\n\n\n\nPaul said organizers remain focused on the work ahead.\n\n\n\n“We’re also heads down and know that we are only three matches in and we have six more to go,” said Paul.\n\n\n\nThis story was originally reported for broadcast by NBC DFW. AI tools helped convert the story into a digital article, and an NBC DFW journalist edited it again before publication.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/world-cup/north-texas-transit-network-seeing-strong-world-cup-turnout-with-room-to-grow/4040248/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"David Goins","publishDate":"2026-06-23T17:03:11.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FWC-ttansprt.png%3Ffit%3D662%2C373%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"north-texas-transit-network-seeing-strong-world-cup-turnout-with-room-to-grow"},{"id":"52kdfr","title":"Olympic gold medal skier Bode Miller pleads not guilty to drug charges in Idaho","excerpt":"Five-time U.S. Olympic skier and gold medalist Bode Miller pleaded not guilty to a pair of misdemeanor drug charges in Idaho, which the athlete said was a misunderstanding over cannabis.\n\n\n\nMiller was charged June 6 with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia, a...","content":"Five-time U.S. Olympic skier and gold medalist Bode Miller pleaded not guilty to a pair of misdemeanor drug charges in Idaho, which the athlete said was a misunderstanding over cannabis.\n\n\n\nMiller was charged June 6 with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to Fremont County Magistrate Court records\n\n\n\nMiller said Tuesday on Instagram that he was pulled over “for accelerating while passing another vehicle on a highway.”\n\n\n\n“My friend, who was traveling with me, had a small amount of cannabis and a cannabis pipe in his possession which I was unaware of,” Miller wrote in the post.\n\n\n\n“We fully cooperated with the officer,” he wrote. “I am hopeful the misdemeanor charges will be dropped once the facts are reviewed.”\n\n\n\nMiller posted a $5,000 bond to get out of jail.\n\n\n\nA lawyer for Miller could not immediately be reached for comment Tuesday.\n\n\n\nMiller, 48, first donned red, white and blue in Nagano in 1998. He medaled for the first time at the 2002 Salt Lake City Games, capturing two silvers, in the giant slalom and Alpine combined.\n\n\n\nAfter he failed to make the podium in Turin in 2006, he came back with a vengeance, winning three medals at Vancouver in 2010. He took home gold in the super combined, silver in the super-G and bronze in the downhill.\n\n\n\nHe put the finishing touches on his storied Olympic career with a super-G bronze in Sochi in 2014.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/bode-miller-pleads-not-guilty-drug-charges-idaho/4040210/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Lindsay Good and David K. Li | NBC News","publishDate":"2026-06-23T16:52:53.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FUSATSI_26633844-e1782250018826.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D4880%2C2750","slug":"olympic-gold-medal-skier-bode-miller-pleads-not-guilty-to-drug-charges-in-idaho"},{"id":"ei8m30","title":"‘Shut you down': Tarrant County DA suing two crime-riddled motels","excerpt":"The Tarrant County District Attorney’s office is suing two Fort Worth motels over what the DA says is out-of-control crime.\n\n\n\nTarrant County DA Phil Sorrells said between January 2024 and May 11, 2026, Fort Worth Police have responded to 1,700 calls at the Super 7 and Delux Inn motels for drugs,...","content":"The Tarrant County District Attorney’s office is suing two Fort Worth motels over what the DA says is out-of-control crime.\n\n\n\nTarrant County DA Phil Sorrells said between January 2024 and May 11, 2026, Fort Worth Police have responded to 1,700 calls at the Super 7 and Delux Inn motels for drugs, robberies and more.\n\n\n\n“You need to get control of your property, and if you don’t, we’re going to shut you down,” Sorrells said. \n\n\n\nFort Worth Police data showed that 755 of those calls were from the Super 7 Inn, resulting in 27 arrests for 39 criminal offenses. Another 933 calls came from Delux Inn, with 47 arrests for 71 criminal offenses. \n\n\n\n“That volume of crime is outrageous, it’s a nuisance, and it’s got to end,” Sorrells said. “Officers are repeatedly called back to these two properties instead of protecting other areas of our community.”\n\n\n\nNBC 5 reached out to the businesses’ owners, but did not receive a response. \n\n\n\nSorrells said repeat crimes and offenders are impacting the quality of life for residents. In the neighborhood, there are many families, some with young kids. \n\n\n\n“Sometimes we find all the drugs back there, I guess they hide them,” Mariel Barajas, who has two young kids, said. “It’s very worrisome…the girls should be able to play outside.”\n\n\n\nBarajas said that one of her neighbors once organized a neighborhood petition to get city and county officials to help. \n\n\n\nNeighbor Adrian Barrerra said his wife has called the police countless times. \n\n\n\nSome neighbors have created petitions to get city and county officials to help. \n\n\n\n“Yeah, she gets really angry about it,” Barrera said. “I told her, keep calling so somebody could listen.”\n\n\n\nAnd now they feel like someone is, with the two new lawsuits working to get the properties under control. \n\n\n\nSorrells said the county sued other businesses with similar issues in the past and shut them down. \n\n\n\n“Left unchecked, these activities contribute to neighborhood deterioration,” Fort Worth Police Department Assistant Chief Chris Daniels said.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/shut-you-down-tarrant-county-da-suing-two-crime-riddled-motels/4040233/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Jala Washington","publishDate":"2026-06-23T16:44:48.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Ffw-motel.png%3Ffit%3D662%2C373%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"shut-you-down-tarrant-county-da-suing-two-crime-riddled-motels"},{"id":"22wifs","title":"Wyoming mom welcomes record-breaking twins: ‘I've always had big babies'","excerpt":"In a birth center in Ogden, Utah, Hope Henderson delivered twins so large that together they weighed nearly 19 pounds — a combined birth weight that appears to surpass any recorded twin delivery among Wyoming residents in at least five years.\n\n\n\nHer son, Clay, weighed 9 pounds, 4 ounces. Eleven m...","content":"In a birth center in Ogden, Utah, Hope Henderson delivered twins so large that together they weighed nearly 19 pounds — a combined birth weight that appears to surpass any recorded twin delivery among Wyoming residents in at least five years.\n\n\n\nHer son, Clay, weighed 9 pounds, 4 ounces. Eleven minutes later, his sister, Leah, arrived weighing 9 pounds, 6 ounces.\n\n\n\nAccording to the Wyoming Department of Health, records reviewed by Operations Manager Lindsay Mills show that the previous largest recorded set of twins born to Wyoming residents in 2024 had a combined weight of nearly 16 pounds.\n\n\n\nYet for Henderson, a 31-year-old midwife from Evanston, the babies’ size felt less like a miracle than the culmination of months of careful preparation, and perhaps a little family genetics.\n\n\n\n“I’ve always had big babies,” she tells TODAY.com.\n\n\n\nHer older daughters, Joy, 4, and Ann, who turns 2 in July, weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces and 9 pounds, 13 ounces at birth. Henderson is 5 feet, 9 inches, and her husband, Raleigh Henderson, stands 6 feet, 4 inches.\n\n\n\nEven so, carrying nearly 19 pounds of baby was another matter entirely.\n\n\n\nHope Henderson poses with her frateral twins, Clay and Leah, who were born in a medication-free water birth. Courtesy Hope Henderson\n\n\n\nBy 32 weeks, Henderson says, she already felt as though she had reached full term.\n\n\n\nTwin pregnancies are often associated with earlier deliveries and smaller babies. Many are delivered before 40 weeks. Henderson, however, kept going.\n\n\n\nThen she kept going some more.\n\n\n\nThe twins were born on March 3, about a week after her due date.\n\n\n\nThroughout her pregnancy, Henderson remained active, attended births as part of her midwifery practice and paid close attention to nutrition.\n\n\n\n“I was hitting my protein goals every day,” she says. “I was really taking care of myself.”\n\n\n\nHer blood pressure remained healthy and her blood sugar levels were normal. Ultrasounds showed strong growth and adequate amniotic fluid.\n\n\n\nMeanwhile, her growing belly became something of a local attraction.\n\n\n\nPeople stopped her at the grocery store. Strangers stared at the community pool, where she sometimes floated in the water simply to take the weight off her body.\n\n\n\nHope Henderson says her pregnant belly became something of a local attraction. Courtesy Hope Henderson\n\n\n\nOne woman who had twins herself later approached her and remarked that she had never seen anyone as pregnant as Henderson had been.\n\n\n\n“I’ll take that as a compliment,” she recalled thinking.\n\n\n\nWhen labor finally began, a snowstorm was approaching northern Utah. Henderson and her husband drove about an hour to Arrivals Birth Services in Ogden, a birth center operated by Chris Miller, a certified professional midwife whom Henderson chose for her extensive experience attending twin births.\n\n\n\nThe labor moved quickly. After Miller broke her water, Henderson entered the birthing pool and delivered Clay within a contraction or two. Eleven minutes later, Leah arrived.\n\n\n\nHenderson says what stands out most isn’t how large the twins were, but how closely they matched they were in size.\n\n\n\nHope Henderson’s twins are both more than 14 pounds each a few months after their birth. Courtesy Hope Henderson\n\n\n\n“Normally, one twin is a lot bigger than the other,” she says. “They grew so evenly.”\n\n\n\nToday, just months later, both infants are thriving. Exclusively breastfed, they have already surpassed 14 pounds each.\n\n\n\nAs for Henderson, she says one of the biggest surprises came after the birth.\n\n\n\n“I didn’t tear at all,” she says. “No vaginal lacerations. Huge plus for me and my healing.”\n\n\n\nThis story first appeared on TODAY.com. More from TODAY:\n\n\n\n\nThe 20 Most Y2K Baby Names of the Early 2000s\n\n\n\nNobody Understands How Hard It Is to Have a Baby With Colic. So This Mom Started Filming\n\n\n\nSee Photos of the ‘Normal’ Amount of Breast Milk This Mom Pumps: ‘It’s OK Not to Pump Gallons’","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/wyoming-mom-welcomes-record-breaking-twins-ive-always-had-big-babies/4040177/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Rachel Paula Abrahamson l TODAY","publishDate":"2026-06-23T16:16:40.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Fhenderson-family-today-e1782257722309.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1600%2C900","slug":"wyoming-mom-welcomes-record-breaking-twins-ive-always-had-big-babies"},{"id":"ou9dgc","title":"Donald Trump will present World Cup trophy at final, FIFA confirms","excerpt":"U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the World Cup final in New Jersey on July 19 and will help present the trophy to the winning team, FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed Tuesday.\n\n\n\nInfantino said he and Trump will jointly hand the trophy to the captain of the champions, a notable shif...","content":"U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the World Cup final in New Jersey on July 19 and will help present the trophy to the winning team, FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed Tuesday.\n\n\n\nInfantino said he and Trump will jointly hand the trophy to the captain of the champions, a notable shift from recent tournaments, where the FIFA president alone handled the presentation.\n\n\n\n“We will be together with the president, enjoying the final and handing the trophy to the winner, of course, together,” Infantino told Fox & Friends. “We are together all the time.”\n\n\n\nTrump’s role comes months after Infantino awarded him the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize during the World Cup final draw in December 2025.\n\n\n\nAt both Qatar 2022 and Russia 2018, the trophy was presented solely by the sitting FIFA president. Heads of state have occasionally taken part in past decades — Spain’s King Juan Carlos handed the trophy to Italy captain Dino Zoff in 1982 and Queen Elizabeth II presented it to England captain Bobby Moore in 1966.\n\n\n\nThis also won’t be Trump’s first trophy moment at MetLife Stadium. Last July, he presented the Club Championship trophy to Chelsea after its win over Paris Saint‑Germain.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2026 World Cup\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 17\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWorld Cup Golden Boot tracker: Lionel Messi leads with five goals\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWorld Cup\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t20 hours ago\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWorld Cup visitors are facing food and beverage sticker shock at stadiums: ‘Robbery'\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nThe looming question for July 19 is what security and traffic will look like across the broader New York metropolitan region, especially given Trump’s recent run of high‑profile appearances. He has attended the U.S. Open men’s final, the Ryder Cup and most recently, the NBA Finals to support the Knicks.\n\n\n\nThe World Cup has kicked off across the United States, Canada and Mexico and New Jersey will stage eight matches, including the championship final.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/world-cup/donald-trump-present-world-cup-trophy-final-fifa-president-gianni-infantino-confirms/4040162/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Julia Elbaba","publishDate":"2026-06-23T16:10:13.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2250173953.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5490%2C3660","slug":"donald-trump-will-present-world-cup-trophy-at-final-fifa-confirms"},{"id":"aa0rel","title":"Senate rebukes Trump by approving House-passed measure calling for end to Iran war","excerpt":"The Senate on Tuesday approved a war powers resolution previously passed in the House that rebukes President Donald Trump by calling for an end to the U.S. war against Iran.\n\n\n\nThe resolution passed 50-48, with four Senate Republicans joining almost all Democrats in support of the measure. Sen. J...","content":"The Senate on Tuesday approved a war powers resolution previously passed in the House that rebukes President Donald Trump by calling for an end to the U.S. war against Iran.\n\n\n\nThe resolution passed 50-48, with four Senate Republicans joining almost all Democrats in support of the measure. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., opposed the resolution, and two Republicans did not vote.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe nonbinding measure is Capitol Hill’s sharpest symbolic pushback on the war yet.\n\n\n\nThe House voted 215-208 this month to pass the same Democratic-led measure to end Trump’s war with Iran, offering a rare reprimand of the president.\n\n\n\nThe resolution “directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or a congressional authorization for use of military force against Iran.”\n\n\n\nThe Senate has voted on a war powers resolution nine other times, but none of those votes reached the simple majority threshold necessary to pass it until Tuesday.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe vote comes as several GOP senators have broken with Trump over his 14-point memorandum of understanding with Iran, with Senate Armed Services Committee Chair Roger Wicker, R-Miss.; Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark.; and Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, pushing back on it.\n\n\n\nRepublicans control the Senate by a 53-47 margin. Sens. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and Dave McCormick, R-Pa., did not vote Tuesday. McConnell was hospitalized this month. His office said Monday that he would not vote this week.\n\n\n\nThe vote comes a day before Trump heads to Capitol Hill to speak with Senate Republicans at their weekly lunch.\n\n\n\nA White House official downplayed the Senate vote, saying in an email that it had “no significance” and that the resolution would neither go to Trump’s desk nor have any force of law. The official added that the vote’s outcome was due to Republican absences.\n\n\n\nMcCormick and McConnell have both previously opposed resolutions like this one. Had they been there for the vote and opposed it, the resolution would have failed on a 50-50 tie.\n\n\n\nThe resolution is largely symbolic. Its introduction in the House as a concurrent resolution means it does not need to go to Trump for his signature; instead, it expresses the sentiments of both chambers of Congress.\n\n\n\nThe White House official added that the resolution “directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran. Yet there are no hostilities from which to remove U.S. forces, as hostilities terminated with the ceasefire on April 7th.”\n\n\n\nBoth the U.S. and Iran have insisted that the April ceasefire remains in place, even as the countries occasionally exchange strikes.\n\n\n\nThe vote also comes the day after Vice President JD Vance departed Switzerland following high-level talks between the U.S. and Iran. Vance said the talks had laid a “good foundation” for a final deal.\n\n\n\nVance and Trump have insisted that Iran agreed to allow the United Nations to examine Iranian nuclear sites, which Iran fiercely denied. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Pakistan on Tuesday for talks with officials who have been mediating negotiations between Tehran and Washington.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/senate-rebukes-trump-approving-house-passed-iran-war-powers-resolution/4040193/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Raquel Coronell Uribe and Frank Thorp V | NBC News","publishDate":"2026-06-23T15:55:27.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FTEHRAN-MARCH.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1200%2C676","slug":"senate-rebukes-trump-by-approving-house-passed-measure-calling-for-end-to-iran-war"},{"id":"n6yyq2","title":"Texas doctor charged in $89M fraud case as administration pushes healthcare crackdown","excerpt":"The Justice Department on Tuesday announced criminal charges against 455 people as part of a two-week healthcare fraud crackdown that officials say involved more than $6.5 billion in false claims submitted to insurers.\n\n\n\nAmong those charged are 13 in North Texas, and a nurse practitioner in the ...","content":"The Justice Department on Tuesday announced criminal charges against 455 people as part of a two-week healthcare fraud crackdown that officials say involved more than $6.5 billion in false claims submitted to insurers.\n\n\n\nAmong those charged are 13 in North Texas, and a nurse practitioner in the state is accused of billing Medicaid for medically unnecessary wound-care procedures and using the proceeds for fancy jewelry and luxury cars; a mental health company owner who prosecutors say exploited the homeless by billing for crisis stabilization services they did not need; and a hospice owner alleged to have paid kickbacks to a funeral home employee for information about Medicare beneficiaries.\n\n\n\nA heart doctor is charged in Florida in an $89 million healthcare fraud scheme, accused of billing insurers for medically unnecessary cardiovascular screening tests for college student-athletes and then rubber-stamping the results as normal without reviewing them.\n\n\n\nJason Finkelstein, 53, faces charges in Florida of healthcare fraud and conspiracy in what prosecutors describe as a yearslong scheme that preyed on the fears of athletes that they could die on playing fields or courts of sudden cardiac arrest.\n\n\n\nAthletes with no preexisting conditions who were concerned about being cleared to compete were administered tests they did not need and, in one case, a patient whose results were falsely certified as normal later died after his significant heart problems were undetected, the indictment says.\n\n\n\nHealthcare fraud has been a long-running Justice Department priority and news conferences announcing mass roundups and crackdowns have been common occurrences across the years. The Trump administration has sought to emphasize fraud enforcement over the last year, including by appointing a new assistant attorney general, Colin McDonald, to oversee healthcare fraud prosecutions at the Justice Department, which operates multiple specialized task forces.\n\n\n\n“Today’s cases allege more than the theft of taxpayer dollars. Many allege the theft of human dignity,” McDonald said at a news conference announcing this year’s crackdown, which covers cases charged or unsealed since June 8. “Our sick, needy and elderly placing their faith in the gift of medicine were neglected, ignored and used for personal profit,”\n\n\n\nThe department says Finkelstein’s case, with allegations not only of unrendered services but also poor medical performance that put patients at risk, represents the type of sophisticated scheme prosecutors are striving to disrupt.\n\n\n\nA lawyer for Finkelstein, a Texas-based doctor who pleaded not guilty during a court appearance in Florida on Monday, did not return messages seeking comment.\n\n\n\nThe alleged fraud ran from 2019 through the end of last year and, prosecutors say, involved Finkelstein and a pair of unidentified co-conspirators at a Florida-based cardiovascular testing and treatment practice he owned and operated.\n\n\n\nOfficials say the scheme had multiple components, with Finkelstein and his company using what the indictment describes as deceptive marketing tactics to offer free heart screenings to students who did not need them, then certifying the results as normal without reviewing them, even when they revealed potential problems.\n\n\n\nThe indictment quotes Finkelstein as telling an unnamed co-conspirator with whom he worked that “(t)hese kids could be high risk …(o)ne of them drops dead on a field, they’re coming after both of us.”\n\n\n\nFinkelstein’s co-conspirators blasted out emails to athletic trainers at colleges and universities stating that the tests being offered could identify any life-threatening condition that could prevent the students from playing, and also offered kickbacks and other inducements to school officials to refer potential patients, according to the indictment.\n\n\n\nInsurance companies do not cover blanket cardiovascular testing; instead, they require a prior finding of medical necessity. To avert that roadblock and secure reimbursement, prosecutors say, Finkelstein submitted to insurers phony diagnoses of conditions, such as elevated blood pressure and hypertension, that the athletes did not actually have.\n\n\n\nHis company relied on sonographers who lacked the requisite credentials to travel to college campuses to perform the tests, and because Finkelstein was licensed in the 48 contiguous states, he and his company were able to submit claims for patients across the country, the indictment says.\n\n\n\nAt the same time, prosecutors say, Finkelstein would certify cardiac test results as being normal without actually reviewing them. In one instance in 2024, according to the indictment, he signed off after roughly 11 seconds on approximately 63 test-result images for one patient. The test results actually revealed a significantly enlarged heart and the teenage patient later died on the basketball court, officials said.\n\n\n\n“There is no way they could miss that, except they didn’t care,” said Mehmet Oz, a cardiothoracic surgeon by training and head of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. “This is not a diagnostic company. It’s a predatory scheme dressed up in medical clothing and we’re going to treat it as such.”\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tTexas news\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCrime and Courts\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t19 hours ago\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFederal healthcare fraud crackdown leads to 13 arrests in North Texas\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttexas\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t16 hours ago\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGiraffe found after getting loose in the Texas Hill Country\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNHL\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t17 hours ago\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNHL exploring Texas expansion opportunities in Houston and Austin, AP source says","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-doctor-charged-in-89m-fraud-case-as-administration-pushes-healthcare-crackdown/4040188/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Eric Tucker | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-23T15:39:41.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Fdoj-generic.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D960%2C540","slug":"texas-doctor-charged-in-89m-fraud-case-as-administration-pushes-healthcare-crackdown"},{"id":"rq2z18","title":"Florida Walmart worker charged with stealing customer's winning lotto ticket","excerpt":"A Florida woman is facing felony charges after she took a Walmart customer’s winning lottery ticket, totaling $2,700, police records show.\n\n\n\nTameka Hall, 40, is facing one felony charge of grand theft of property valued between $750 and $5,000, according to an arrest affidavit from the Volusia S...","content":"A Florida woman is facing felony charges after she took a Walmart customer’s winning lottery ticket, totaling $2,700, police records show.\n\n\n\nTameka Hall, 40, is facing one felony charge of grand theft of property valued between $750 and $5,000, according to an arrest affidavit from the Volusia Sheriff’s Office. \n\n\n\nAccording to the affidavit, a customer — who told police he plays the same lottery numbers every day — went to the Walmart in DeLand, Florida, on June 14 to cash in a ticket that had won him $2,700. \n\n\n\nAfter verifying the man’s winning ticket, Hall, the cashier at the store, told him that his earnings were too large for her to provide to him on site, the affidavit said. Instead, she provided him a receipt with instructions on how to cash in the ticket elsewhere.\n\n\n\n\n\nBut Hall, when handing the man the instructions, neglected to return the ticket itself, which is required when trading in a lottery ticket for cash, the affidavit said. \n\n\n\nThe man later returned to the Walmart to retrieve his missing ticket, but it couldn’t be found. \n\n\n\nThe store manager, who also spoke to police, said she saw Hall pocket the winning ticket on store surveillance video after she handed the victim the instructions on what to do next, the affidavit said. Hall then left work for the day and never returned the ticket. \n\n\n\nWhen police spoke to Hall the next day, she told officers she had intended to return the ticket to a manager, even though she still had it in her possession, according to the affidavit. \n\n\n\n\n\nShe also said she was not aware of the fact that the victim would need the physical ticket to obtain his earnings from another location, according to the affidavit. She explained that she only pocketed the ticket because another customer came up to the lottery counter shortly after the victim left and she wanted to help them out. \n\n\n\nHall claimed, according to the affidavit, that she never intended to deprive the man of his winnings. \n\n\n\nShe then told officers that she still had the winning ticket, and led them to her car to retrieve it. According to the affidavit, it was in the front seat of her vehicle, along with personal documents and other receipts. \n\n\n\nPolice were able to confirm that the ticket Hall returned was the one that belonged to the victim, and later determined that Hall was at fault, the affidavit said. Hall was arrested and booked into the Volusia County Branch Jail. \n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tlottery\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 18\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGood karma: Man returns lost $500 lottery ticket to owner, wins jackpot weeks later\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tlottery\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 14\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSchool bus driver won $5M off scratch-off lottery ticket — then went to work","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/florida-walmart-worker-arrested-charged-stealing-winning-lotto/4040166/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Rebecca Cohen | NBC News","publishDate":"2026-06-23T15:01:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FWALMART-FLA.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1200%2C675","slug":"florida-walmart-worker-charged-with-stealing-customers-winning-lotto-ticket"},{"id":"i8ikz2","title":"6 arrested in alleged vandalism of Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, Trump says","excerpt":"A sixth person has been arrested in connection with the alleged vandalism of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, President Donald Trump said Tuesday.\n\n\n\nIn a post on Truth Social, Trump said six people have been arrested and seven have been cited “for the damage they did to our Country’s now be...","content":"A sixth person has been arrested in connection with the alleged vandalism of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, President Donald Trump said Tuesday.\n\n\n\nIn a post on Truth Social, Trump said six people have been arrested and seven have been cited “for the damage they did to our Country’s now beautiful Reflecting Pool.” \n\n\n\nThe president has made several claims of vandalism but has provided no evidence so far. Photos of the pool show the blue sealant has started to peel away, leaving chunks floating at the surface.\n\n\n\nAlgae growth has turned the water green. \n\n\n\n\n\nIn comments to reporters Tuesday afternoon, the president said the Interior Department “will share” photos of the purported vandalism.\n\n\n\nOn Saturday, Trump alleged that vandals at the historic landmark cut a 250-foot-long gash into the pool. In his post Tuesday, the president said the damage was made “by a very sharp knife or razors” and “is actually numerous slashes over a very long 350-foot length.”\n\n\n\n“It was purposefully and criminally done, and somebody had to work very hard, probably in the dark of night, to create such a condition,” he wrote. “Likewise, the small area at the bottom of the Pool was cut and powerfully lifted off the surface, leaving very jagged, uneven edges.”\n\n\n\nTrump told reporters Monday that the pool had been cut “very violently.” He also alleged that “chemicals” were illegally placed in the water and threatened a “10-year prison sentence for the destruction, or even the attempted destruction, of such things.”\n\n\n\n\n\nThe U.S. Park Police, National Park Service and the Interior Department have not responded to NBC News’ requests for comment.\n\n\n\nAmong the people caught up in Trump’s claims of vandalism was U.S. Olympic canoeist David “Davey” Hearn. He previously told NBC News that he was arrested and detained for five hours Friday after touching a piece of the detached coating.\n\n\n\nHe said he stopped by the pool after a bike ride “to satisfy my curiosity as a citizen of what was happening with all the algae and the peeling blue coating.”\n\n\n\n“It was kind of stiff, stiff, but flexible, pretty rubbery. Didn’t feel brittle in any way,” he said. “I didn’t remove, tear, rip, break or destroy any of it. The condition of the Reflecting Pool was the same after I stepped away from the water as it was before I got there.”\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNational Mall\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 22\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAt least five people arrested in alleged tampering of Reflecting Pool, official says\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWashington DC\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 20\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTrump tries to blame Reflecting Pool woes on vandalism, without offering substantiation\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nHearn said he was arrested by the National Guard but was not told what federal law he had violated. It’s not clear what he has been charged with.\n\n\n\nNeama Rahmani, a former federal prosecutor for the Department of Justice, said most federal cases involve felonies rather than minor charges such as misdemeanors. He said the cases of the six people arrested could be handled differently because of the political climate.\n\n\n\n“It’s not your typical case,” he said in a phone interview Tuesday. “The Department of Justice is doing the president’s bidding.”\n\n\n\nRahmani said that typically, when a person is accused of a federal misdemeanor, they are issued a citation and a notice to appear in court. Misdemeanor crimes are usually punishable by up to six months or one year in jail, depending on the crime, he said. Other times, the person may be given probation and ordered to pay a fine.\n\n\n\nHe said the president’s threat of 10 years in prison most likely refers to the people who were arrested.\n\n\n\nTrump has said that to fix the pool, some of the water would have to be drained either immediately before or after the Fourth of July, when the country will celebrate 250 years of independence. Large areas of the grass around the pool are also being replaced, Trump said.\n\n\n\n“In any event, even prior to fixing those areas, the Reflecting Pool is as beautiful as it can be,” he posted Tuesday.\n\n\n\nThe Reflecting Pool has been a pet project of the president, who, before renovations got underway this spring, characterized it as dilapidated and dirty and said previous presidents had neglected it. For years, algae has been an issue at the iconic D.C. site.\n\n\n\nAs part of the $14 million-plus rehabilitation project, a new liner was installed and a new coating, in a color the president has named “American flag blue,” was added.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/6-people-arrested-connection-alleged-vandalism-reflecting-pool-trump/4040148/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Minyvonne Burke and Gary Grumbach | NBC News","publishDate":"2026-06-23T14:27:27.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FLINCOLN-MEMO.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1200%2C675","slug":"6-arrested-in-alleged-vandalism-of-lincoln-memorial-reflecting-pool-trump-says"},{"id":"cv0tz9","title":"Woman invites strangers to her birthday picnic. More than 100 people show up","excerpt":"Three days before her 29th birthday, writer and host Chima “Naira” Ikoro, who lives in Chicago, set up her phone to record an invitation for the celebration.\n\n\n\n“I’m gonna go to the park and have a picnic with myself and if you’d like to join me, you can,” she starts the video, telling people abo...","content":"Three days before her 29th birthday, writer and host Chima “Naira” Ikoro, who lives in Chicago, set up her phone to record an invitation for the celebration.\n\n\n\n“I’m gonna go to the park and have a picnic with myself and if you’d like to join me, you can,” she starts the video, telling people about the Mandrake Park party before adding some stipulations.\n\n\n\nShe outlines possible activities: basketball, pickleball, volleyball and more, but informs invitees that if they want any of that, they’re going to have to bring it themselves — unless it’s a gift, that is.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“If you want to bring me something since it’s my birthday, I’ll take a potted plant of any sort, except for the flowering kind that dies easily, because I got ADHD, and I can’t afford to have any more plant funerals, it’s weighing on my mental health.”\n\n\n\nShe ends the video with a little side-eye, along with the time and location.\n\n\n\n“Okay, bye,” she says.\n\n\n\nIkoro’s Instagram video, which she posted on May 1, got millions of views and tickled people with her markedly casual delivery.\n\n\n\n“I love the dry ass invite,” commented one person.\n\n\n\n“Are parents and toddlers allowed?” asked another.\n\n\n\n“girl that’s my birthday too i’m coming,” someone else said.\n\n\n\nOther folks said they’d be attending, bringing provisions for the party like pickles and Capri Suns.\n\n\n\n“I got a basketball and a tennis ball and a blanket and a wagon to carry all of the food and a link card and a Bluetooth speaker and Bubbles,” added another person.\n\n\n\n“This is the only way to invite / promote anything . Happy early birthday ❤️,” Grammy-winning artist SZA commented.\n\n\n\nIkoro tells TODAY.com that the party went off without a hitch, and people brought pickles, a DJ and other gifts, like potted plants, for the birthday girl.\n\n\n\n“It’s funny because like I started getting trolled in the comments by people being, ‘Oh, I would have came to your birthday party, but I’m all the way in Japan,’” she says with a laugh. “For sure, thank you for letting me know. I’ll save you a slice of cake.’”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“I’m just honored that I could share and create that space for y’all,” she tells viewers in a follow-up video, expressing gratitude for those who attended and the fact that it didn’t get rained out. “When I tell y’all, ‘God held the rain,’ I looked in the distance and I saw rain pouring in the distance, and it had not reached us.”\n\n\n\n“The cool part was I remember going home and it just started raining hard,” Saeed Habib, a graduating doctoral student at the University of Health Sciences who attended the picnic, tells TODAY.com. “Look, just the power, the energetics of love and community can change things like that. I believe in that.”\n\n\n\nNow, sitting in front of a wall full of potted plants gifted to her by relative strangers, Ikoro wants people to know they can grow together, too.\n\n\n\nAs for the party, which took place on May 4, she says over 100 folks attended, and she met most of them that day.\n\n\n\n“It was a decent amount of people,” she says. “There were also people who were in and out, some people who just pulled up to like drop off gifts or whatever the case.”\n\n\n\nIkoro says Habib fit into her friend group so seamlessly she thought he was already part of it.\n\n\n\n“I didn’t know a single person there,” Habib says. “I didn’t know what to expect walking in, but I was like, ‘You know what, I can talk to a wall,’ so I was like, ‘We’ll just chat and just get to know people,’ or also just lie down and hang out.”\n\n\n\nSaeed Habib and Naira Ikoro pose for a selfie. Courtesy Saeed Habib\n\n\n\nIkoro says she loves to chat with new people and forge new friendships, despite the monotone manner in which she delivered her invitation.\n\n\n\n“I was super stressed out and there was a lot of stuff going on,” she says, adding that she almost did nothing on her birthday but thinks people should celebrate themselves no matter how charged their social battery.\n\n\n\n“My friends know I hate when they say, ‘Oh, I don’t want to do anything for my birthday, I’m just going to chill by myself,’” she says, “I’m like, ‘I don’t care, I’m outside your house, open the door.”\n\n\n\nOn her birthday, revelers showed up from as far as Detroit and Vancouver, Canada — like Habib, who is moving back there this summer — to celebrate the birthday of someone they’ve never met.\n\n\n\n“I definitely should have counted, but if you count people joining from Live too, a few hundreds of people were in and out,” Ikoro says.\n\n\n\n“Leaving Chicago has been really, really hard, because it’s become my new home, and will continue to be,” Habib says, adding that he’s going to miss all the people, including Ikoro, he’s met in his time there.\n\n\n\nIkoro says she was so touched by the way strangers showed up for her that she plans to have more casual hangs to bring new people together, perhaps once a season.\n\n\n\n“You would have thought that it was a park full of people who knew each other,” she says. “For it to mean so much for them as individuals, and for them to have a good time with one another? It wasn’t just about me, and I thought that that was really cool.”\n\n\n\nAnd Habib, who will officially move to Vancouver in August, is already planning a friendship picnic in the Canadian city, citing Ikoro as inspiration.\n\n\n\n“Home is something we carry with us everywhere we go and the people that shape it for us,” he says. “I’m definitely looking forward to taking a piece of Chicago with me.”\n\n\n\nThis story first appeared on TODAY.com. More from TODAY:\n\n\n\n\nM&M’s Is Cutting 2 Colors From Its Bags — Here’s Why\n\n\n\nPopular Frozen Foods Brand Issues Recall for Possible Plastic Contamination\n\n\n\nAldi’s Blind Boxes Sold Out Quickly on the First Day. When’s the Next Drop?\n\nThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/woman-invites-strangers-to-birthday-picnic/4040106/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Joseph Lamour | TODAY","publishDate":"2026-06-23T14:20:31.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FIkoro-party-e1782240202213.png%3Ffit%3D1338%2C1017%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"woman-invites-strangers-to-her-birthday-picnic-more-than-100-people-show-up"},{"id":"wy6ose","title":"Giraffe calves missing from Natural Bridge Zoo found safe after more than a yearlong search","excerpt":"Two giraffe calves missing from the Natural Bridge Zoo have been safely located after an investigation by the Virginia Office of the Attorney General. Their recovery ends more than a year of uncertainty and legal disputes over what happened to them. \n\n\n\nThe calves are now being housed at the Geor...","content":"Two giraffe calves missing from the Natural Bridge Zoo have been safely located after an investigation by the Virginia Office of the Attorney General. Their recovery ends more than a year of uncertainty and legal disputes over what happened to them. \n\n\n\nThe calves are now being housed at the Georgia Safari Conservation Park, according to WSB Atlanta. The Attorney General’s office said the animals were found through coordinated enforcement efforts and transferred to a facility equipped to care for young giraffes. Officials have not released where the calves were discovered or how they were moved from the zoo, citing an active criminal investigation.\n\n\n\n“This outcome reflects the Attorney General’s commitment to ensuring public safety, protecting our communities, and accountability for those who break the law,” the office said in its statement.\n\n\n\nThe office said the calves are getting “proper medical and behavioral support.”\n\n\n\nThe search for the Natural Bridge Zoo giraffe calves\n\n\n\nConcerns about the Natural Bridge Zoo’s animal care began well before the giraffe calves disappeared. In 2023, state authorities seized 96 animals after documenting inadequate care and unsafe conditions.\n\n\n\nThe following year, owner Gretchen Mogensen was convicted on animal‑cruelty charges, served a 30‑day jail sentence and was restricted from owning certain species, according to NBC affiliate WSLS. The zoo and its four co‑owners faced a combined 55 misdemeanor charges tied to animal‑care violations.\n\n\n\nQuestions about the missing giraffes surfaced in early 2025. In April, a state investigator and veterinarian reported that the zoo’s two adult giraffes had recently given birth, but the newborn calves were not on the property. When asked to account for them, Mogensen declined to provide any information. State officials said they still had no explanation for why the calves were removed from their mothers immediately after birth, noting that young giraffes typically remain with their mothers for about two years.\n\n\n\nMogensen’s refusal to comply with a court order requiring her to disclose the calves’ location led to a contempt ruling and a 100‑day jail sentence. She was found in contempt again in September 2025 for continuing to withhold information.\n\n\n\nAs the search continued into 2026, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals joined the effort to locate the calves. The organization partnered with actor and animal‑rights advocate Alicia Silverstone to offer a $50,000 reward for information.\n\n\n\nWith the safe return of the giraffe calves, the Attorney General’s office asks that anyone with further information about the illegal movement of the animals involved call the office at 804-786-2071.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/giraffe-calves-missing-natural-bridge-zoo-found-safe-yearlong-search/4040043/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Julia Elbaba","publishDate":"2026-06-23T13:26:40.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Fimage-52-2.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1500%2C846","slug":"giraffe-calves-missing-from-natural-bridge-zoo-found-safe-after-more-than-a-yearlong-search"},{"id":"be7p64","title":"Ohio police chief indicted on 70 sex abuse charges after allegedly grooming 12-year-old","excerpt":"An Ohio police chief accused of sexually abusing a minor over several years while working as a youth instructor has been charged with 70 counts of sex crimes, authorities said.\n\n\n\nChad Essert, 44, was arrested in Florida after a grand jury indicted him on 56 counts of sexual battery and 14 counts...","content":"An Ohio police chief accused of sexually abusing a minor over several years while working as a youth instructor has been charged with 70 counts of sex crimes, authorities said.\n\n\n\nChad Essert, 44, was arrested in Florida after a grand jury indicted him on 56 counts of sexual battery and 14 counts of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, according to a news release from the Clermont County’s Sheriff’s Office.\n\n\n\nThe alleged crimes took place between 2005 and 2010 while Essert was an instructor at Young Marines, a national youth program, and teacher at Scarlet Oaks, a career development center in Sharonville, Ohio, authorities said. \n\n\n\nInvestigators said the victim was a student of Essert’s during that period and that the alleged offenses occurred across multiple locations in both Clermont and Hamilton counties.\n\n\n\nEssert began to cultivate a relationship with the victim when she was 12 years old, prosecutor Baron Allen told NBC affiliate WLTW. The Bethel police chief “used positions of trusted authority to gain and maintain access to her,” Allen added.\n\n\n\n“It takes tremendous courage for a victim to come forward, especially when the accused wears a badge and holds a position of authority,” Clermont County Sheriff Chris Stratton said following Essert’s 70-count indictment on June 11.\n\n\n\nEssert was taken into custody by the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office in Florida on June 11, and was extradited to Ohio a week later.\n\n\n\nIf convicted on all charges, Essert faces a maximum sentence of 280 years in prison.\n\n\n\nEssert’s attorney, Jay Clark, said he denies the allegations and is calling the charges “baseless.”\n\n\n\n“He did not have an inappropriate relationship with her, didn’t groom her, didn’t have unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. He didn’t do any of that,” Clark told reporters outside the Clermont County courtroom on Monday.\n\n\n\nEssert is currently on paid administrative leave with the Bethel Police Department, a role he took in 2021, amid an unrelated investigation into alleged misconduct. While local officials have not publicly disclosed details of the investigation, a memo from the Bethel mayor obtained by WLTW states that investigators found allegations that Essert had an affair with a woman he met during a traffic stop and had sex with her inside the police department.\n\n\n\nThe memo also details allegations from a former female officer who accused Essert of inappropriate conduct and sexual advances.\n\n\n\nThe memo laying out the charges against Essert was sent to the Bethel village council by the mayor as part of a formal process to remove him from the position.  \n\n\n\n“The charges, in addition to the ongoing administrative investigation into Chief Essert’s behavior that was initiated following the Clermont County Sheriff Department’s investigation report, make it clear to me that Chief Essert should no longer lead the Bethel Police Department. I intend to initiate the statutory process to remove Chief Essert from employment with the Village of Bethel,” mayor Jay Noble shared in a statement.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/bethel-ohio-police-chief-court-appearance/4040004/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Katharine Lee","publishDate":"2026-06-23T13:24:58.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FOhiopolicechief.png%3Ffit%3D1200%2C690%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"ohio-police-chief-indicted-on-70-sex-abuse-charges-after-allegedly-grooming-12-year-old"},{"id":"tirr0p","title":"Federal healthcare fraud crackdown leads to 13 arrests in North Texas","excerpt":"On Tuesday, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced healthcare fraud charges against 13 people in the Northern District of Texas for seven different cases that federal officials say targeted vulnerable people and exploited taxpayer-funded programs.\n\n\n\nUnited States Attorney Ryan Raybould said the hu...","content":"On Tuesday, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced healthcare fraud charges against 13 people in the Northern District of Texas for seven different cases that federal officials say targeted vulnerable people and exploited taxpayer-funded programs.\n\n\n\nUnited States Attorney Ryan Raybould said the hundreds of millions of dollars in fraudulent healthcare claims were submitted to Medicare, Tricare and other insurers.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“These cases represent collective fraudulent billing of more than $365-million,” said Raybould, “The defendants in some of these cases diverted funds intended to serve vulnerable populations, including those folks who are elderly Medicare beneficiaries and members of the military, to line their own pockets.”\n\n\n\nFederal officials say they’ve seized more than $35 million in cash, luxury vehicles, and other assets.\n\n\n\nOne North Texas case referenced at a press conference on Tuesday involved a skin-graft company that offered wound-care products billed to Medicare beneficiaries in exchange for kickbacks, resulting in $260 million in false and fraudulent claims.\n\n\n\nAnother case Raybould referenced involved a psychological counselor in North Texas who is accused of providing medically unnecessary therapy billed to Tricare for military veterans.\n\n\n\n“Some of those individuals, in fact, never received any therapy at all or treatment,” said Raybould, “Yet the defendant billed Tricare for over $26 million in false and fraudulent claims.”\n\n\n\nThose charged in the seven cases out of the Northern District of Texas include:\n\n\n\n\nDevin Jack Brodman, of Coconut Creek, Florida:Charged in connection with the submission of fraudulent claims by two North Texas labs to Medicare for laboratory testing services, including genetic testing. A release states testing services were ineligible for reimbursement and ordered through kickbacks and bribes. Officials allege the two labs billed Medicare for around $65 million and received approximately $43 million. \n\n\n\n\n\nKevin Darnell Curry, of Frisco, Texas:Charged by indictment with health care fraud, offer and payment of illegal kickbacks and bribes, and engaging in monetary transactions in criminally derived property in connection with a scheme to defraud TRICARE by fraudulently billing for transcranial magnetic stimulation (“TMS”) treatments that he knew were not provided, not provided as represented, medically unnecessary, induced by the payment of illegal kickbacks and bribes, and/or otherwise ineligible for reimbursement by TRICARE. Officials allege Curry submitted approximately $26,878,282 in false and fraudulent claims to TRICARE, of which approximately $17,075,566 was paid. Federal officials say they seized approximately $200,000 in assets, including $136,022 in cash and a gold Tesla Cybertruck.  \n\n\n\nDr. Olubayo Idowu, of Desoto, Texas, Dr. James Lou Carlisle Jr., of Southlake, Texas, and Vaughn Anthony Brozek, of Hurst, Texas:Charged by superseding indictment with conspiracy to commit health care fraud in connection with a scheme to defraud Medicare and other health care benefit programs through the submission of more than $25 million in false and fraudulent medical claims for electroencephalography (“EEG”) testing.Officials claim Idowu and Carlisle, both doctors, and Brozek, a nurse practitioner, conspired to earn kickbacks and bribes from 2020 to at least 2023.  \n\n\n\n\n\nCatherine Nkeiru Maduka, of Garland, Texas:Charged by indictment with conspiracy to commit health care fraud and health care fraud. Prosecutors allege a hospice scheme resulted in more than $3.1 million in false claims submitted to Medicare. Officials say Maduka recruited patients ineligible for hospice and billed for services that were never provided. \n\n\n\n\n\nJason Charles Mareno, of Irving, Texas, David Lee Lloyd, of Meridian, Mississippi, Jason Kashou, of Coral Springs, Florida, and Duc Ngoc Ly, a.k.a Michael Ly,  of Frisco, Texas:Charged by superseding indictment with conspiracy to violate the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute in connection with a scheme to bill Medicare for COVID-19 test kits. Officials claim the defendants provided information to co-conspirators who used that information to bill Medicare for more than $73 million for COVID-19 test kits to beneficiaries who did not request them, and were deceased in some cases.  Federal officials claim the lab owners then gave the defendants financial kickbacks.\n\n\n\n\n\nMichael McMillan, of Las Vegas, Nevada:Charged by indictment with health care fraud, offer and payment of illegal kickbacks and bribes, and engaging in monetary transactions in criminally derived property in connection with the submission of approximately $268 million in false and fraudulent claims to Medicare and other government healthcare benefit programs related to wound care products. Officials say the indictment shows McMillan offered skin substitute products to providers under a kickback arrangement that guaranteed thousands of dollars in profits from claims billed to government programs. Officials say the kickbacks were disguised as rebates or discounts. \n\n\n\n\n\nNeel Vivek Paithankar, of Irving, Texas:Charged by indictment with conspiracy to commit health care fraud and health care fraud in connection with a scheme to submit approximately $2.3 million of false and fraudulent claims to Medicare for medically unnecessary durable medical equipment (“DME”). Officials claim Paithankar facilitated the solicitation of Medicare beneficiaries through telemarketers offering free equipment which was then sent to beneficiaries who did not need or did not want the products. Officials say Paithankar’s company submitted more than 3,700 false claims to Medicare, paying more than $1.2 million.\n\n\n\n\nThe crackdown comes amid a federal initiative to identify and prosecute healthcare fraud called The Texas Strike Force, based in Houston and Dallas.\n\n\n\n“The Texas Strike Force is really a force multiplier, and we’re lucky to have them here,” Raybould said. “We’re going to continue to deepen our partnership with them as we bring these impactful cases. But let me be clear, if you are a fraudster in the Northern District of Texas, we will pursue you aggressively and hold you accountable under the law.”\n\n\n\nJason E. Meadows of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office ofInspector General’s for the Dallas region said fraudulent charges in North Texas engaged in a “Wide range of criminal conduct, including illegal kickbacks, medically unnecessary genetic testing, unnecessary durable medical equipment, billing over-the-counter COVID-19 test kits to deceased individuals andfraudulent EEG testing in hospice fraud schemes that siphoned money from dying patients who actually need the service.”\n\n\n\nMeadows explained that these cases are part of a nationwide effort to ensure Tricare, the health care program for service members, is not exploited.\n\n\n\n“Today’s takedown shines a bright light on fraudulent schemes that have targeted Tricare for years. These are not victimless crimes, said Meadows. “They threaten medical readiness. They undermine the trust in our military health care system, and they divert funds intended for legitimate care.”\n\n\n\nThe U.S. Justice Department announced 455 charges nationwide on Tuesday, totaling more than $6.5 billion in alleged fraud.\n\n\n\nThe release from the DOJ says the takedown also involved international efforts, resulting in the apprehension of fugitives abroad, a defendant in Kyrenia connected to a more than $3.7 billion scheme, two defendants in Estonia previously charged in a $10.6 billion scheme, and in the Philippines, one person was arrested in connection with a previously-charged $1.2 billion telemedicine fraud scheme.\n\n\n\n“We are aggressively scaling our offensive against anyone using health care as a front to steal from the American people,” said Assistant Attorney General Colin M. McDonald of the Justice Department’s National Fraud Enforcement Division. “As today’s cases and arrests show, there is no case too big, no scheme too complex, and no hiding place too remote for our relentless fraud-fighting team. Our message is simple: if you put profit over patients, you should expect to be put in prison.”\n\n\n\n\nThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/thirteen-arrested-in-federal-healthcare-fraud-targeting-the-elderly-military/4040088/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Sara Sanchez","publishDate":"2026-06-23T12:57:52.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FDOJ-FEAT-IMG-1.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1920%2C1080","slug":"federal-healthcare-fraud-crackdown-leads-to-13-arrests-in-north-texas"},{"id":"hfvptb","title":"Adam Sandler's over-the-top anniversary gesture has left people speechless","excerpt":"Adam Sandler just set the bar sky high for husbands everywhere.\n\n\n\nThe “Happy Gilmore” star shared a skywriting message for his wife, Jackie, in honor of their 23rd anniversary.\n\n\n\n“23 A 🤍J” read the message, which he posted on Instagram on June 22.\n\n\n\n“Happy 23rd anniversary to my sweetheart. L...","content":"Adam Sandler just set the bar sky high for husbands everywhere.\n\n\n\nThe “Happy Gilmore” star shared a skywriting message for his wife, Jackie, in honor of their 23rd anniversary.\n\n\n\n“23 A 🤍J” read the message, which he posted on Instagram on June 22.\n\n\n\n“Happy 23rd anniversary to my sweetheart. Love you forever,” he captioned the post.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“❤️❤️❤️,” their daughter Sadie, 20, commented.\n\n\n\nOther people marveled at Sandler’s gesture.\n\n\n\n“And here I am fighting for my life to get flowers,” someone commented.\n\n\n\n“Dang I don’t even get a card,” another person wrote.\n\n\n\n“I want this,” someone else wrote.\n\n\n\n“Couple goals,” commented comedian Whitney Cummings.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEntertainment News\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbaseball\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 21\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Savannah Bananas are bringing joy, baseball and a second chance at a dream\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMusic & Musicians\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 18\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tElla Langley dominates ACM Awards and Cody Johnson wins entertainer of the year\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCelebrity News\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 12\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSports Illustrated Swimsuit cover models for 2026 have been revealed\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\n“Seems like yesterday…” recalled Sandler’s former “Saturday Night Live” co-star Rob Schneider.\n\n\n\nAdam Sandler reportedly met Jackie Sandler on the set of his 1999 movie, “Big Daddy,” in which she had a small role as a waitress. They got married on June 22, 2003. Jackie Sandler has appeared in several of her husband’s films, including “Little Nicky,” “Eight Crazy Nights,” 50 First Dates,” “Grown Ups,” “Just Go With It,” both “Murder Mystery” movies and “You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah.”\n\n\n\nIn addition to Sadie, the couple also shares daughter Sunny, 17. Both of their kids have also appeared in several of their father’s films.\n\n\n\nIn 2020, Sandler commemorated the day he and his wife met.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“22 years ago today we locked eyes and fell deep. Look forward to the next 22, young lady. Love you my forever girl,” he captioned a throwback photo of them on Instagram.\n\n\n\nAs for how he and his wife keep the magic alive, Adam Sandler says he and the missus maintain a deep connection.\n\n\n\n“We’re very close. We like to talk, like to laugh, like to have fun, and like to think about things and take care of our kids,” he told People in November 2025.\n\n\n\n“I’m just more thankful than I’ve ever been. Happy I got to do this life, happy all the people who’ve been with me during all this stuff, and helped me out, and (it’s) just been a phenomenal time. My whole family’s always been great to me. My wife and I talk about stuff, and what to do, and what to do next, and it’s just been a very cool life.”\n\n\n\nThis story first appeared on TODAY.com. More from TODAY:\n\n\n\n\nSee Savannah Guthrie’s Father’s Day Tribute to ‘Hero’ Husband Michael Feldman\n\n\n\nWhat Anne Hathaway Said About Fertility Struggles Prior to Pregnancy Announcement at 43\n\n\n\nAll-Star Carl Crawford Lost to the Phillies in the World Series. Now His Son Justin Is Playing\n\nThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/adam-sandler-skywriting-message-wife-anniversary/4040012/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Drew Weisholtz | TODAY","publishDate":"2026-06-23T12:26:05.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FWorld-Premiere-Of-Netflixs-Office-Romance-Arriva-2278421076-Getty.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5657%2C3772","slug":"adam-sandlers-over-the-top-anniversary-gesture-has-left-people-speechless"},{"id":"us3jge","title":"Firefighters respond to large structure fire in Forest Hill","excerpt":"Forest Hill firefighters responded to a large structure fire at a commercial building site on Tuesday morning.\n\n\n\nThe fire broke out around 11:02 a.m. at an organic recycling plant located at 4825 Forest Hill Circle, according to the Forest Hill Fire Department.\n\n\n\nWhen crews arrived, they found ...","content":"Forest Hill firefighters responded to a large structure fire at a commercial building site on Tuesday morning.\n\n\n\nThe fire broke out around 11:02 a.m. at an organic recycling plant located at 4825 Forest Hill Circle, according to the Forest Hill Fire Department.\n\n\n\nWhen crews arrived, they found a large warehouse engulfed in flames. Firefighters from the Forest Hill Fire Department were joined by crews from Fort Worth, Kennedale and Tarrant County ESD 1.\n\n\n\nThe fire was successfully contained to the structure.\n\n\n\nNBC 5’s Texas Sky Ranger flew over the scene. Large flames and heavy smoke were seen coming from the building as crews attempted to put out the fire. Half of the structure appeared to have collapsed.\n\n\n\nAt 12:22 p.m., the Fort Worth Fire Department said the fire was under control, though firefighters continued to put water on the burning building. \n\n\n\nThe Tarrant County Fire Marshal’s Office investigated the incident and determined the fire was caused by welding activity inside the building.\n\n\n\nNo injuries were reported.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/firefighters-respond-to-commercial-building-fire-in-forest-hill/4040058/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Hannah Jones","publishDate":"2026-06-23T12:10:02.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Fdownload-32.png%3Ffit%3D955%2C537%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"firefighters-respond-to-large-structure-fire-in-forest-hill"},{"id":"rovlaw","title":"World Cup visitors are facing food and beverage sticker shock at stadiums: ‘Robbery'","excerpt":"World Cup tickets are expensive. Flights to North America are expensive. Hotel rooms in many places are expensive.\n\n\n\nThen there’s the price of beer.\n\n\n\nThere are some fun — and yes, sometimes pricey — food and drink offerings at the venues playing host to the World Cup. A $75 caviar-topped tray ...","content":"World Cup tickets are expensive. Flights to North America are expensive. Hotel rooms in many places are expensive.\n\n\n\nThen there’s the price of beer.\n\n\n\nThere are some fun — and yes, sometimes pricey — food and drink offerings at the venues playing host to the World Cup. A $75 caviar-topped tray of tater tots and a $40 empanada weighing in at 5 pounds (2.2 kilograms) for the daring or for sharing in Miami. Rib-eye tacos for $8 in Guadalajara, Mexico. Something called a Twinkie cheeseburger that has nothing to do with dessert for $22 in Los Angeles.\n\n\n\nPrices, in many cases, aren’t all that different from what U.S. fans would experience on NFL Sundays or college football Saturdays. But some international fans aren’t used to such pricing and are calling foul, especially over beer prices that can top $20.\n\n\n\n“It’s unfair. It’s not right. It’s wrong,” said Thomas Schüller, an engineer from Germany in Toronto to watch his national team play over the weekend, as he held a beer that cost him 24.25 Canadian dollars (about $17 or 15 euros). “It’s three times the cost of what I pay in my country.”\n\n\n\nBut is that stopping him?\n\n\n\n“Well, no,” Schüller acknowledged.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWorld Cup\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 23\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t‘Fast as a cannonball': Goals are being scored at a record pace at the World Cup\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2026 World Cup\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 22\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t‘Country Roads' is taking the World Cup by storm\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2026 World Cup\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 17\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWorld Cup Golden Boot tracker: Lionel Messi leads with five goals\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nWorld Cup beer prices become a mild pint of discord\n\n\n\nThere is clearly some sticker shock among international visitors to this World Cup, especially when it comes to the concession prices. In Europe, it’s not uncommon for beers to be perhaps around 4 or 5 euros (about $5-6). \n\n\n\nThere’s also no shortage of intrigue on the menu at the concession stands at stadiums across the U.S., Canada and Mexico.\n\n\n\n“Never seen anything like it,” said Janine Arbetter, a fan from Austria, as she waited for a hot dog, chips and soda combo in Miami last week. The pre-tip price: $19.35 (about 17 euros), which included a discount for using Visa. “It’s a lot of food for a little snack.”\n\n\n\nSome Argentina fans happily showed off their $34 lobster rolls from a match in Kansas City on social media, but in Toronto, the brisket sandwich with chips and a bottle of soda for nearly 40 Canadian dollars ($28) had some online commenters lamenting it as “robbery.”\n\n\n\n“It’s OK, more or less, for the World Cup,” German fan Daniel Feldmann said of the food prices while watching a match in Vancouver last week.\n\n\n\n\n\nConcession offerings vary from stadium to stadium\n\n\n\nFIFA, the sport’s governing body and the tournament organizer, has very specific rules on just about everything related to the World Cup — and there are guidelines that concessionaires have to follow as well. But prices can vary by market, as do the food and drink offerings. And that means the experience in one city might look, or taste, nothing like what’s offered in another.\n\n\n\nThe “Fancy AF Tots” for $75 at Miami Stadium aren’t really tots at all — it’s three deep-fried hash brown patties, with caviar, creme fraiche and chives. (For those who just want the caviar, it’ll be $70.) Southern California’s Twinkie cheeseburger is in fact a burger topped with a Texas Twinkie — a bacon-wrapped jalapeño stuffed with brisket and cream cheese. \n\n\n\nBut there’s also a slew of choices specific to a local market; for example, Vancouver offers short rib poutine (an iconic Canadian dish of fries loaded with beef gravy, pulled short rib and cheese curds) along with a maple bacon smokie (smoked sausage topped with bacon onion jam that features Canadian maple syrup).\n\n\n\nAnd in Miami, the signature offerings include pan con lechon (a Cuban-style sandwich with pork, infused with citrus mojo sauce and served on a toasted full Cuban loaf) and Empanada Mundial (the five-pound, handmade, chicken-and-cheese-stuffed dish named after the World Cup).\n\n\n\nBoth Vancouver and Miami have Sodexo Live as a food and beverage provider, and the typical game-day menus in both stadiums were revised a bit to accommodate a soccer crowd.\n\n\n\n“We want it to feel like Miami when you’re here,” said Zach Williams, Sodexo Live’s vice president of operations at Miami Stadium. “Everything we do around the Miami Stadium, we want to make sure everybody understands that when they come here, they’re getting a Miami experience.”\n\n\n\n\n\nAtlanta Stadium keeps prices low\n\n\n\nIn Mexico City, a beer could cost a day’s pay — literally. The daily minimum wage in Mexico City is just 315.04 pesos (roughly $18). Some beers at Mexico City Stadium were selling for between 299 and 310 pesos — about twice as much as fans would ordinarily pay in the same stadium when the World Cup isn’t in town.\n\n\n\nBut in Atlanta, where Falcons owner and stadium operator Arthur Blank promised the low concession prices he’s championed for many years would hold for the World Cup, pizza slices were $3, 32-ounce sodas were $4, a cheeseburger was $5, chicken tenders with fries were $6 and beers could be had for as little as $8.\n\n\n\nJonathan Arango, a 33-year-old from Greenville, South Carolina, was at a match in Atlanta with his wife, daughter and father.\n\n\n\n“In total for what we got — three orders of tacos, a slice of pizza, two waters and a Coke — we spent like $50,” Arango said. “Compared to what we’ve paid at other events … it’s nice after you paid a lot for a ticket.”\n\n\n\nAnd Schüller pointed out that even though the tournament does come around every four years, it still feels like a once-in-a-lifetime experience.\n\n\n\n“The entire football world is having fun,” Schüller said, “so cheers to that.”\n\n\n\n\n\n___\n\n\n\nAssociated Press journalists Tales Azzoni, Maura Carey, Andrew Dalton, Carlos Rodriguez, Alanis Thames, Stephen Whyno and Ben Kule contributed to this story from various World Cup venues. Kule is a student in the University of Georgia’s Carmical Sports Media Institute.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/world-cup/world-cup-visitors-food-sticker-shock-stadiums/4040011/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Tim Reynolds | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-23T12:00:13.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2281969171.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D8192%2C5464","slug":"world-cup-visitors-are-facing-food-and-beverage-sticker-shock-at-stadiums-robbery"},{"id":"t9wn3m","title":"George Washington's letter accepting British surrender in America goes on display in London","excerpt":"A letter signed by George Washington accepting the British surrender, which helped pave the way for America’s independence, will go on display for the first time in London on Wednesday.\n\n\n\nThe letter, written in October 1781 and showcasing the Founding Father’s faded cursive handwriting, will be ...","content":"A letter signed by George Washington accepting the British surrender, which helped pave the way for America’s independence, will go on display for the first time in London on Wednesday.\n\n\n\nThe letter, written in October 1781 and showcasing the Founding Father’s faded cursive handwriting, will be featured as part of the “Revolution 250: America’s Independence Story, 1763–1783” exhibition at The National Archives. \n\n\n\nThe note was dictated and signed by Washington and given to Charles Cornwallis, Britain’s Lieutenant General commanding the southern campaign, in Yorktown, Virginia, following the British request to end hostilities to agree the terms of their surrender. \n\n\n\nWashington replied stating his “ardent desire to spare the further effusion of blood.”\n\n\n\nAfter the war, Cornwallis took Washington’s letter home with him to Essex, where it remained in the family archive before being presented to the Public Record Office, a predecessor of The National Archives, in 1880.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAmerica250\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 15\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA diamond, letters and a whale bone: What's inside the America 250 time capsule\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAmerica250\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 29\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOne birthday, two party planners: Freedom 250 vs. America250, explained\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\n“For such a short, succinct, and to the point message, this note had tremendous consequences for generations to come,” said Sean Cunningham, historian and curator of the exhibition, in a statement.\n\n\n\n“This is the moment the British realized they would have to give up the Thirteen Colonies that would become the United States of America; the moment that Britain finally accepts the reality of the declaration of independence drafted five years earlier,” Cunningham added. \n\n\n\n“Seeing Washington’s acceptance of British surrender up close is a powerful encounter with a turning point in history,” he added. \n\n\n\nThe letter is part of the acceptance of British surrender in what became a decisive battle at the end of the American Revolutionary War. It agreed to the ceasefire that ended major fighting and set in motion the negotiations that led to the Treaty of Paris in 1783, in which Britain formally recognized the independence of the United States.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Treaty will also be featured in the exhibition in southwest London, which is running through the end of November. The exhibition is set to chart the emergence of the United States of America through original documents, letters, maps, treaties and acts of parliament.\n\n\n\nAnother exhibition highlight is a rare, original “Dunlap broadside” of the Declaration of Independence printed in Philadelphia on the night of 4 July 1776.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/250-america-anniversary/george-washington-letter-accepting-british-surrender-display-london/4040003/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Adela Suliman | NBC News","publishDate":"2026-06-23T10:40:08.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2F260623-gw-letter-getty.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D4083%2C2297","slug":"george-washingtons-letter-accepting-british-surrender-in-america-goes-on-display-in-london"},{"id":"6k2wcp","title":"Summer of Soccer: pro soccer coming to new stadium in Mansfield in July","excerpt":"Professional men’s soccer is coming to Mansfield next week when North Texas SC, a lower division MLS team, takes on St. Louis City2 on July 4 at 7:45 p.m. It will kick off their 9 regular-season games at the venue, which just recently opened. Tickets are already on sale.\n\n\n\nThere will also be pos...","content":"Professional men’s soccer is coming to Mansfield next week when North Texas SC, a lower division MLS team, takes on St. Louis City2 on July 4 at 7:45 p.m. It will kick off their 9 regular-season games at the venue, which just recently opened. Tickets are already on sale.\n\n\n\nThere will also be postgame fireworks to celebrate the holiday.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNorth Texas SC is an FC Dallas affiliate, established in 2018, which previously played at Choctaw Stadium in Arlington, the former home of the Texas Rangers.\n\n\n\nFC Dallas will also play a friendly in Mansfield in the lead-up to the MLS’s return from its World Cup break. That game will be on July 15 against Orlando City SC at 7 p.m. FC Dallas’ first real game after the break is July 22 in Portland against the Timbers.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFC Dallas is also playing its opening Leagues Cup match against a professional club from Mexico there on Aug. 5.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTexas Health Mansfield Stadium is kicking off its inaugural season with a bang. Czechia is based there for training for the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup, and the USWNT is playing there in November for the CONCACAF W Tournament, which will be held entirely in Texas.\nThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/soccer/summer-of-soccer-pro-soccer-coming-to-new-stadium-in-mansfield-next-week/4040006/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Charles Nichelson","publishDate":"2026-06-23T10:34:17.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Fposter-frame-1782230035935.png%3Ffit%3D1920%2C1080%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"summer-of-soccer-pro-soccer-coming-to-new-stadium-in-mansfield-in-july"},{"id":"cxqpuh","title":"Decades-long sentences announced in shooting at Alvarado ICE facility","excerpt":"Sentences are being announced for the people convicted on terrorism charges in connection with last year’s shootout at the Prairieland ICE Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas. The attack happened almost a year ago, on July 4, 2025.\n\n\n\nThe alleged organizer, Benjamin Song, was sentenced to 100 yea...","content":"Sentences are being announced for the people convicted on terrorism charges in connection with last year’s shootout at the Prairieland ICE Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas. The attack happened almost a year ago, on July 4, 2025.\n\n\n\nThe alleged organizer, Benjamin Song, was sentenced to 100 years in prison; he could have received as little as 20 years or up to life.\n\n\n\nProsecutors said Benjamin Song, a former U.S. Marine Corps reservist, yelled “get to the rifles” and opened fire, striking one police officer who had just pulled up to the center. Though it was Song who opened fire, prosecutors charged several other protesters with attempted murder of an officer and discharging a firearm as well, but they were found not guilty. The prosecution had argued that from the group’s planning, it was foreseeable to those others that a shooting could happen.\n\n\n\nMaricela Rueda was sentenced to 70 years. Savanna Batten, Zachary Evetts, Autumn Hill, Meagan Morris, and Elizabeth Soto were sentenced to 600 months (approx. 50 years).\n\n\n\nDaniel Estrada was charged with corruptly concealing a document and conspiracy to conceal documents. He was found guilty of both and sentenced to 30 years.\n\n\n\nThere were nine defendants on trial in all, eight of whom faced the charge of providing material support to terrorists, among other charges.\n\n\n\nThe sentencing hearing was on Tuesday morning (June 23) in a federal courthouse in Fort Worth. The ninth defendant’s hearing was rescheduled for next week. The other defendant could be sentenced to 10 to 60 years.\n\n\n\nFederal prosecutors claim the group targeted the facility to disrupt immigration and deportation operations. They will be sentenced for their roles in rioting, obstruction, and attempted murder. An Alvarado police officer was shot but survived.\n\n\n\nProsecutors called the case “domestic terrorism,” calling the violence an attack plotted by antifa operatives, but attorneys for the accused denied that characterization, saying there were no antifa associations and that it was merely a demonstration with fireworks before gunshots broke out. The decentralized far-left movement has become a target of the Trump administration. FBI Director Kash Patel had said the case was the first time charges of providing material support to terrorists had targeted people accused of being antifa members.\n\n\n\nShort for “anti-fascists,” antifa is not a single organization but rather an umbrella term for far-left militant groups that confront or resist neo-Nazis and white supremacists at demonstrations.\n\n\n\nThe terrorism charges followed Trump’s order last fall to designate antifa as a domestic terrorist organization. Those charges did not require a tie to any organization, and there is no domestic equivalent to the State Department’s list of foreign terror organizations. That’s in part because organizations operating within the United States are protected by broad First Amendment rights.\n\n\n\nCritics of the Justice Department’s case have said the outcome could have wide-reaching effects on protests.\n\n\n\n“That opposition is something that the government wants to squash so a case like this helps the government kind of see how far they can go in criminalizing constitutionally protected protests and also helps them kind of intimidate, increase the fear, hoping that folks in other cities then will think twice over protesting,” said Suzanne Adely, interim president of the National Lawyers Guild, a progressive legal group.\n\n\n\nThe group brought fireworks and vandalized vehicles and a guard station; at least one person brought a gun. The group’s attorneys say it was an anti-immigration crackdown protest. Attorneys for the defendants have said most protesters began leaving when two guards from the center came outside. That was before any shots were fired.\n\n\n\nThe trial lasted 12 days back in March; more than 45 witnesses testified, and hundreds of pieces of evidence were shown; the jurors ultimately convicted them. It was closely followed by legal experts and critics who called the proceedings a test of the lengths the government can go to punish protesters.\n\n\n\nThe officer who was shot, Alvarado Police Lt. Thomas Gross, testified that when responding to the scene, he saw a person clad in all-black with their face covered and carrying a rifle. He told jurors he was shot with a round that went into his shoulder and out of his neck.\n\n\n\nSong’s attorney, Phillip Hayes, told jurors during closing arguments that there wasn’t a call to arms before Gross arrived on the scene and “aggressively” pulled out his firearm. Hayes suggested that Song’s shots were “suppressive fire” and that a ricochet bullet is what hit the officer.\n\n\n\nLeading up to the trial, several people pleaded guilty to providing material support to terrorists after being accused of supporting antifa. They face up to 15 years in prison at sentencing.\n\n\n\nSome of them testified for the prosecution, including Seth Sikes, who said he went to the detention center because he wanted to bring some joy to those held inside.\n\n\n\n“I felt like I was doing the right thing,” he said.\n\n\n\nAssociated Press reporter Jim Vertuno contributed from Austin, Texas.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/sentencing-for-8-accused-of-antifa-ties-convicted-on-terrorism-charges-over-shooting-at-tx-immigration-facility/4039978/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"JAMIE STENGLE | The Associated Press, Charles Nichelson and Shannon Miller","publishDate":"2026-06-23T09:20:24.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2025%2F09%2Fn6pt-v-prairieland-det_KXASA7Q2_2025-09-30-18-48-43.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1920%2C1080","slug":"decades-long-sentences-announced-in-shooting-at-alvarado-ice-facility"},{"id":"4u7oz6","title":"Savannah Guthrie responds to update on missing mom Nancy, renews plea for answers: ‘We cannot be at peace'","excerpt":"An emotional Savannah Guthrie shared a renewed plea for help in finding her missing mother after a new report about a note sent after her disappearance that indicated Nancy Guthrie had died.\n\n\n\nThe TODAY co-anchor spoke briefly on June 23 after a report on the show by NBC News correspondent Liz K...","content":"An emotional Savannah Guthrie shared a renewed plea for help in finding her missing mother after a new report about a note sent after her disappearance that indicated Nancy Guthrie had died.\n\n\n\nThe TODAY co-anchor spoke briefly on June 23 after a report on the show by NBC News correspondent Liz Kreutz concerning a second note sent to media outlets following the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, 84, on Feb. 1. The note indicated that Nancy had died but contained no apology for allegedly taking her nor request for payment for the release of her body, three people familiar with the matter told NBC News.\n\n\n\nFollowing Kreutz’s report, Craig Melvin commended Savannah’s “bravery and courage” in returning to TODAY as “nothing short of remarkable.” Savannah did not comment directly on the report, but she delivered a tearful plea for any information regarding her mother’s whereabouts.\n\n\n\n“I love you guys and I love this place,” she said. “This is unusual and unprecedented to say the least, to be sitting here. I don’t have any comment on this story, and I’m not involved in our coverage, but I can’t pretend I’m not here.\n\n\n\n“And so since I am, I want to just take the opportunity to ask people, to really to beg people to come forward,” she continued. “Somebody knows something, and this is a new story today that is on your radar, but this is the life that my sister lives, that I live, that my brother lives, that our extended families live, that our children live, every day. And we are in agony. We cannot be at peace.”\n\n\n\n\n\nNancy Guthrie Disappearance Timeline\nvar pymParent = new pym.Parent('timeline', 'https://visuals.otsops.com/projects/timelines/nancy-guthrie/index.html', {title: '', parenturlparam: '', parenturlvalue: ''});\nGraphic: Annetta Stogniew and Tejal Wakchoure/NBC\n\n\n\nThe existence of the second note had previously been reported, but the fact that it claimed Nancy Guthrie had died had not been previously disclosed.\n\n\n\nSavannah Guthrie addressed her mother’s possible kidnapper in an Instagram video after the second note was sent. She said her family would “pay” for her return.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCrime and Courts\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 22\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNancy Guthrie case: Second note sent to media outlets said she had died\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCelebrity News\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 12\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSavannah Guthrie shared an emotional Mother's Day tribute to mom Nancy as she remains missing\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nNancy Guthrie was reported missing from her home near Tucson, Arizona, on Feb. 1. She was last seen the previous night around 9:45 p.m.\n\n\n\nThe FBI recovered doorbell camera images of an armed and masked man outside her home on the morning of her disappearance and has since described that man as a suspect.\n\n\n\n“No matter how much I try to come out here every day and smile and find that joy, and I will, I promise I will, this is a moment to tell you that we need your help,” Savannah said on TODAY June 23. “We’re begging for your help, and I’m not going to miss that opportunity. And so please if you’re watching, no matter how small, the reward is there. You can tell us, it can be anonymous. Please do the right thing for us, for our family, for our children. We love our mom, and we’ll never stop looking for her, ever.”\n\n\n\nAnyone with information is urged to contact 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324). Savannah Guthrie and her family are also offering a $1 million reward for the return of her mother. \n\n\n\nThis story first appeared on TODAY.com. More from TODAY:\n\n\n\n\nSee Savannah Guthrie’s Father’s Day Tribute to ‘Hero’ Husband Michael Feldman\n\n\n\nWhat Anne Hathaway Said About Fertility Struggles Prior to Pregnancy Announcement at 43\n\n\n\nAll-Star Carl Crawford Lost to the Phillies in the World Series. Now His Son Justin Is Playing","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/savannah-guthrie-responds-nancy-guthrie-ransom-note-update/4039964/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Scott Stump | TODAY","publishDate":"2026-06-23T09:19:10.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2270755910-e1782223752195.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D2180%2C1490","slug":"savannah-guthrie-responds-to-update-on-missing-mom-nancy-renews-plea-for-answers-we-cannot-be-at-pea"},{"id":"f3va55","title":"Dallas council to consider convention center plan, impact on thoroughfares","excerpt":"Dallas City Manager Kimberly Tolbert wants the City Council to settle the dispute over plans to redesign the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center and the impact it would have on traffic between Downtown Dallas and Oak Cliff.\n\n\n\nThe issues are money and time. The quicker, cheaper convention cent...","content":"Dallas City Manager Kimberly Tolbert wants the City Council to settle the dispute over plans to redesign the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center and the impact it would have on traffic between Downtown Dallas and Oak Cliff.\n\n\n\nThe issues are money and time. The quicker, cheaper convention center redesign closes the Jefferson Boulevard and Houston Street Viaducts; the redesign that maintains that access point could cost the city millions of dollars, while it’s already facing a budget shortfall.\n\n\n\nRight now, the plan is to reopen the convention center in 2030; any further delay could cost the city $1.4 million per month, according to Visit Dallas, the nonprofit responsible for marketing the city. Oak Cliff council members and residents were vocal about their opposition to the closure of the viaducts.\n\n\n\nCity Council is expected to take up this issue on Wednesday, June 24th. The convention center has already been delayed twice.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou can read more in-depth reporting from our media partner, The Dallas Morning News.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dallas-morning-news/dallas-city-council-to-consider-convention-center-redevelopment-plan-impact-on-downtown-oak-cliff-thoroughfares/4039944/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Charles Nichelson and Devyani Chhetri, Staff Writer","publishDate":"2026-06-23T08:40:50.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2019%2F09%2Fdallas-convention-center.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1920%2C1080","slug":"dallas-council-to-consider-convention-center-plan-impact-on-thoroughfares"},{"id":"t5ckms","title":"Judge orders Atmos to preserve evidence from Oak Cliff explosion as survivor sues","excerpt":"A judge on Monday ordered Atmos Energy to preserve evidence from a deadly Oak Cliff gas explosion, hours after a survivor blamed the utility in court filings of multiple failures leading up to the blast.\n\n\n\nThe filings, part of a lawsuit first filed in late May, allege the company failed to repai...","content":"A judge on Monday ordered Atmos Energy to preserve evidence from a deadly Oak Cliff gas explosion, hours after a survivor blamed the utility in court filings of multiple failures leading up to the blast.\n\n\n\nThe filings, part of a lawsuit first filed in late May, allege the company failed to repair repeated gas leaks, replace an aging plastic pipeline long linked to leaks and explosions and properly mark underground gas lines before drilling was to take place at the site. \n\n\n\nIn a statement, Atmos disputed that one of the types of pipe material highlighted in the filing as problematic was present at the site, and said it hired a professional line locator to find the gas line before the explosion. The utility did not respond to questions about the restraining order, but had previously said in emails included in court documents that it was abiding by its “preservation obligations.” \n\n\n\nDallas Fire-Rescue was responding May 28 to a reported gas leak at The Clyde apartments on East 9th Street, near Patton Avenue, when an explosion sparked a fire. Three people died; at least five others were injured. It was Dallas’ deadliest gas-related accident since 2018, when an explosion in northwest Dallas killed a 12-year-old girl.\n\n\n\nRead more from our media partners, The Dallas Morning News.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/judge-orders-atmos-to-preserve-evidence-from-oak-cliff-explosion-as-survivor-sues-utility/4039913/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Jamie Landers, Sue Ambrose, Michael Cuviello, Staff Writers | The Dallas Morning","publishDate":"2026-06-23T08:03:35.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Fposter-frame-1782220032878.png%3Ffit%3D1920%2C1080%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"judge-orders-atmos-to-preserve-evidence-from-oak-cliff-explosion-as-survivor-sues"},{"id":"aam4g9","title":"Tesla faces federal probe after Model 3 slams into Texas home, killing a 76-year-old","excerpt":"The top U.S. auto regulator opened an investigation Monday after a Tesla that was reportedly using an automated driving feature slammed into a Texas home at high speed and killed a 76-year-old woman standing inside.\n\n\n\nThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it’s opening a special...","content":"The top U.S. auto regulator opened an investigation Monday after a Tesla that was reportedly using an automated driving feature slammed into a Texas home at high speed and killed a 76-year-old woman standing inside.\n\n\n\nThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it’s opening a special investigation into the Tesla Model 3 crash on Friday near Houston, a significant probe because the car was allegedly using technology that Elon Musk considers key to the company’s future.\n\n\n\nThe Tesla CEO is rolling out robotaxis using automated software in several U.S. cities this year and plans to invite Tesla owners to put their cars into the fleet using the same system across the country.\n\n\n\nThe driver told the Harris County Sheriff’s Office that he was using the technology, according to a police report on the crash, but it’s not clear what role, if any, it played in the incident.\n\n\n\nThe police report also noted that the driver was not drunk and is cooperating. It identified the woman killed as Martha Avila.\n\n\n\nDoor camera footage shared by Avila’s daughter captured the car traveling at top speed over the front lawn of her brick home in Katy, then ramming into a front room. Photos shared by the sheriff’s office shows the car encased in the home amid piles of crumbling plaster, split beams and bits of furniture.\n\n\n\nTesla did not respond to a request for comment. However, Musk commented on a news story post about the incident on X, saying, “Yes, this makes no sense. [Full Self-Driving] drives slowly through neighborhood streets and this was a high speed crash!”\n\n\n\nThe auto safety regulator, known as NHTSA, has launched several investigations into Tesla, including one late last year into 58 incidents in which Teslas reportedly violated traffic safety laws while using self-driving technology, leading to more than a dozen crashes and fires and nearly two dozen injuries.\n\n\n\n\n\nA few months earlier, the NHTSA opened an investigation into why Tesla apparently had not been reporting crashes promptly as required.\n\n\n\nAs for special crash investigations, the NHTSA has opened 46 involving Teslas using self-driving or driver-assistance technology over the past decade, according to the agency’s records. In more than a dozen of those crashes, at least one person — a driver, passenger or pedestrian — was killed.\n\n\n\nTesla stock fell sharply early last year as car sales plunged amid a boycott of Musk after he waded into politics, leading President Donald Trump’s budget-cutting Department of Government Efficiency initiative and embracing European extremist candidates. \n\n\n\nMusk has since shifted the Tesla story to one less about car sales and more about AI and robotaxis, and done so successfully. The stock is up 16% in the past year.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/tesla-federal-probe-deadly-model-3-crash-texas/4039904/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Bernard Condon | The Associated Press and NBC Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-23T07:46:07.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FTexas-Tesla-Crash.png%3Ffit%3D1920%2C1080%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"tesla-faces-federal-probe-after-model-3-slams-into-texas-home-killing-a-76-year-old"},{"id":"8g4cjb","title":"North Texas officer helps bring torch to Special Olympics USA games","excerpt":"A Richardson police officer is helping shine a spotlight on inclusion and perseverance as the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games continues in Minnesota.\n\n\n\nSergeant Kelly Pagel with the Richardson Police Department recently joined law enforcement officers from across the country for the Special Olym...","content":"A Richardson police officer is helping shine a spotlight on inclusion and perseverance as the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games continues in Minnesota.\n\n\n\nSergeant Kelly Pagel with the Richardson Police Department recently joined law enforcement officers from across the country for the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run, an effort that raises both awareness and funding for Special Olympics programs.\n\n\n\nPagel helped carry the “Flame of Hope” from North Texas to Minneapolis as part of the Final Leg Team, a group selected to escort the torch into the opening ceremonies of the national games.\n\n\n\nAccording to the Richardson PD, Pagel’s journey included multiple legs of the run and unique moments along the way, like paddling the torch down the Mississippi River with fellow officers before arriving in Minneapolis.\n\n\n\nThe Law Enforcement Torch Run is considered the largest public awareness campaign for Special Olympics, with officers nationwide participating each year to support athletes and promote inclusion. Sgt. Kelly’s effort have helped raise awareness on behalf of Special Olympics Texas.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 2026 Special Olympics USA Games are taking place June 20 through June 26 in Minnesota, bringing together thousands of athletes, coaches, and volunteers from all 50 states. Competitors are taking part in multiple sports while celebrating achievement, determination, and community.\n\n\n\nThe opening ceremonies, held at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, marked the official start of a week focused on competition, unity, and the spirit of inclusion—carried in, symbolically, by runners like Sgt. Pagel.\n\n\n\n\nThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/something-good/north-texas-officer-helps-bring-torch-to-special-olympics-usa-games/4039897/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Alanna Quillen","publishDate":"2026-06-23T07:28:34.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Fkelly-torch-flame-2-e1782218138220.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1339%2C754","slug":"north-texas-officer-helps-bring-torch-to-special-olympics-usa-games"},{"id":"q8bt2u","title":"Wings headed to Vegas looking to sweep season series against defending champs","excerpt":"The Wings’ young stars have elevated the team, leading them to their best start as a franchise since relocating to Dallas. Next up is the WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces on Thursday Night.\n\n\n\nThe Wings have already reached 11 wins, more than each of the past two seasons, and they’re on pace for thei...","content":"The Wings’ young stars have elevated the team, leading them to their best start as a franchise since relocating to Dallas. Next up is the WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces on Thursday Night.\n\n\n\nThe Wings have already reached 11 wins, more than each of the past two seasons, and they’re on pace for their best season ever. The Wings have never won more than 22 regular-season games in Dallas. They’re halfway there with 27 games to go in the regular season.\n\n\n\nThe Wings are coming off thrilling wins over two struggling teams, the Chicago Sky and Seattle Storm. Paige Bueckers played a stellar game against Seattle: 27 points, a go-ahead basket with 13 seconds remaining in overtime, and 17 of the team’s final 24 points. \n\n\n\nBueckers also reached 1,000 career WNBA points at the fourth-fastest pace in league history (52 games).\n\n\n\nHer former UConn costar-turned-teammate Azzi Fudd put up a season-high 26.\n\n\n\nBueckers and Fudd are supported by veterans Arike Ogunbowale and Jessica Shepard, who are both top 30 in the league in scoring at 14 points per game.\n\n\n\nBueckers leads the team and is top 10 in the league at 19 points per game; Fudd is second among rookies at 13 points per game.\n\n\n\nThe Wings’ next home game is Sunday afternoon against the Minnesota Lynx and former TCU star Olivia Miles, who leads all WNBA rookies in scoring. The Wings have the fourth-best record in the league (11-6); the Lynx are first (13-4).","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/wnba/dallas-wings-headed-to-las-vegas-looking-to-sweep-season-series-against-defending-champs/4039891/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Charles Nichelson","publishDate":"2026-06-23T07:13:50.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2281190006.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D4005%2C2665","slug":"wings-headed-to-vegas-looking-to-sweep-season-series-against-defending-champs"},{"id":"wzdjls","title":"All lanes reopen on I-35E in Corinth after deadly hit-and-run Tuesday morning","excerpt":"A deadly hit-and-run accident on Interstate 35E closed all lanes at Corinth Parkway heading northbound on Tuesday morning from 5 to 8 a.m.\n\n\n\nThe “automobile vs. pedestrian” accident took place on the 4900 block of the interstate around 3 a.m., according to the Corinth Police Department. Police a...","content":"A deadly hit-and-run accident on Interstate 35E closed all lanes at Corinth Parkway heading northbound on Tuesday morning from 5 to 8 a.m.\n\n\n\nThe “automobile vs. pedestrian” accident took place on the 4900 block of the interstate around 3 a.m., according to the Corinth Police Department. Police are asking witnesses to come forward; they’re also searching for surveillance footage from the area. \n\n\n\nPolice are not saying anything about the people or cars involved.\n\n\n\nEmergency services responded to the scene. Law enforcement blocked off the interstate, and traffic was diverted to the nearest exit.\n\n\n\n“Motorists should expect significant traffic delays in the area while officers conduct their investigation,” the Corinth Police Department added. “Please consider using alternate routes and avoid the area if possible.”\n\n\n\nAnyone with information is encouraged to contact Officer Craig Barnhart at (940) 279-1514 or email craig.barnhart@corinthtx.gov\n\n\n\nCorinth is a few miles south of Denton, along I-35E.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/all-lanes-closed-on-i-35e-in-corinth-after-hit-and-run-tuesday-morning/4039888/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Hedija Spahalic, Staff Writer | The Dallas Morning News and Charles Nichelson","publishDate":"2026-06-23T07:00:01.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Fdownload.jpeg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1920%2C1080","slug":"all-lanes-reopen-on-i-35e-in-corinth-after-deadly-hit-and-run-tuesday-morning"},{"id":"l4pwy0","title":"Australian air conditioner cleaner breaks Guinness record for world's loudest person","excerpt":"Joseph McGrail-Bateup, an Australian professional air conditioner cleaner and honorary town crier, has been recognized as the world’s loudest person.\n\n\n\nGuinness World Records last week acknowledged the 58-year-old Canberra resident recorded the loudest ever shout by an individual. He yelled “now...","content":"Joseph McGrail-Bateup, an Australian professional air conditioner cleaner and honorary town crier, has been recognized as the world’s loudest person.\n\n\n\nGuinness World Records last week acknowledged the 58-year-old Canberra resident recorded the loudest ever shout by an individual. He yelled “now” at 122.4 decibels.\n\n\n\nThat broke the previous record of 121.7 dB set by Northern Ireland schoolteacher Annalisa Flanagan in 1994. She had yelled an ear-piercing “quiet.”\n\n\n\nThat is in the noise range of a chain saw, a jet aircraft taking off and an ambulance siren at close range.\n\n\n\nThe record attempt was not something McGrail-Bateup could train for, he said Tuesday.\n\n\n\n“There’s no way that you can actually practice for it. You have to just keep it for the day, especially with the world record attempt,” McGrail-Bateup said.\n\n\n\n“It took me seven attempts just for one word, which was the word ‘now,’ and my voice was shot for the next couple of days as well. It was husky. It was terrible. So no, you can’t really practice for it. But it’s a lot of fun when you’re doing it,” he added.\n\n\n\nMcGrail-Bateup considered himself the world’s loudest man rather than the loudest person, he said. There was no previous record for the loudest man.\n\n\n\n“I’m pleased that she (Flanagan) gets to keep her record. So she’s still the loudest woman in the world and I’m the loudest male in the world,” McGrail-Bateup said.\n\n\n\nMcGrail-Bateup said he stumbled upon Flanagan’s record when searching Guinness World Records unsuccessfully for feats in the realm of town crying.\n\n\n\nHe became competitively loud when he was appointed the official town crier of the national capital Canberra in 2017. It’s an honorary and part-time role established by the local government which he considers “a bit of fun.” His town crier name is Lord Joseph.\n\n\n\nHe makes announcements at community events, school fetes and car shows.\n\n\n\nWith the job came membership of the Ancient and Honorable Guild of Australian Town Criers, a competitive professional organization dedicated to preserving members’ historic and ceremonial roles.\n\n\n\nHe won a 2024 guild competition with the loudest “Oyez, Oyez, Oyez,” at 98 dB. That was a command for silence and attention before an Australian town crier makes a proclamation.\n\n\n\nHe experimented with several words for his world record attempt before settling on “now.”\n\n\n\nHis shout was recorded May 2 in a Canberra radio studio by a professional acoustic engineer and with witnesses present. The files were sent to Guinness World Records, which announced the record Friday.\n\n\n\nIt’s the second time McGrail-Bateup has broken a world record. In 2019, he broke a speed record for an archer shooting 10 arrows. His time of 60.03 seconds shaved a fraction of a second off a record that had stood since 2015.\n\n\n\nNine months later, a 7-year-old boy shattered McGrail-Bateup’s record by 11.4 seconds.\n\n\n\nMcGrail-Bateup wasn’t interested in attempting to regain the archery record or in keeping his shouting record.\n\n\n\n“If someone beats me, that’s fantastic,” he said. “Records are meant to be broken.”","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/guinness-crowns-australian-man-worlds-loudest-person/4039882/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Rod Mcguirk | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-23T06:43:04.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-1466583631.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1200%2C675","slug":"australian-air-conditioner-cleaner-breaks-guinness-record-for-worlds-loudest-person"},{"id":"veieh8","title":"Bueckers scores 27, Fudd adds career-high 26 as the Wings beat the Storm","excerpt":"Paige Bueckers scored 27 points, Azzi Fudd added a career-high 26, including the go-ahead basket with 13.2 seconds left in overtime, and the Dallas Wings beat the Seattle Storm 112-110 on Monday night.\n\n\n\nBueckers, who scored 17 of the Wings’ final 24, netted her 1,000th career point in overtime ...","content":"Paige Bueckers scored 27 points, Azzi Fudd added a career-high 26, including the go-ahead basket with 13.2 seconds left in overtime, and the Dallas Wings beat the Seattle Storm 112-110 on Monday night.\n\n\n\nBueckers, who scored 17 of the Wings’ final 24, netted her 1,000th career point in overtime to cap her night and put Dallas ahead 109-108. She tied Elena Delle Donne for the fourth-fastest in WNBA history to reach the milestone at 52 games.\n\n\n\nFudd followed with a go-ahead layup that put Dallas up 111-110 before Jessica Shepard stole the ball, and Aziaha James capped the scoring with a free throw to end it.\n\n\n\nDallas finished with a WNBA record 48 made field goals.\n\n\n\nJames scored 18 points off the bench for Dallas (11-6), and Shepard had 14 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists. Li Yueru scored 10.\n\n\n\nDominique Malonga scored a career-high 37 to go with 12 rebounds for Seattle (3-15). She became the youngest player in league history to reach 200 career field goals at 20 years and 219 days old. Natisha Hiedeman had 21 and 11 assists, and Awa Fam had 18 points.\n\n\n\nDallas trailed 94-88 with 1:24 remaining in regulation before Bueckers rattled off the Wings’ final eight points of regulation, including back-to-back 3-pointers, to help force overtime.\n\n\n\nSeattle has lost 11 straight games.\n\n\n\nUp next\n\n\n\nWings: Visit the Las Vegas Aces on Thursday.\n\n\n\nStorm: Host the New York Liberty on Thursday.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/wnba/paige-bueckers-scores-27-fudd-adds-career-high-26-as-the-wings-beat-the-storm-112-110-in-overtime/4039870/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T06:30:27.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F05%2F2026-05-24T222641Z_350263955_MT1USATODAY29049668_RTRMADP_3_WNBA-DALLAS-WINGS-AT-NEW-YORK-LIBERTY.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D3203%2C2135","slug":"bueckers-scores-27-fudd-adds-career-high-26-as-the-wings-beat-the-storm"},{"id":"7at2ij","title":"Photos show Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center facade","excerpt":"New photos of the Kennedy Center show President Donald Trump’s name has been taken down from the building’s facade after a monthslong court battle and the recent addition of a tarp blocking public viewing of the removed signage.\n\n\n\nScaffolding and a tarp erected June 13, a day after a federal jud...","content":"New photos of the Kennedy Center show President Donald Trump’s name has been taken down from the building’s facade after a monthslong court battle and the recent addition of a tarp blocking public viewing of the removed signage.\n\n\n\nScaffolding and a tarp erected June 13, a day after a federal judge’s deadline to remove Trump’s name from the iconic performing arts center, have hidden the removal from the public.\n\n\n\nMallory Miller, a former Kennedy Center employee and a co-founder of the activist group Hands Off the Arts, which provided the photos to NBC News, said she thinks the tarp’s continued presence is an intentional act to spare Trump’s ego.\n\n\n\n“What is clear to me is the Trump administration does not want to see that building without Trump’s name on the facade before they could go through all their appeals,” Miller said Monday night.\n\n\n\nThe Kennedy Center did not immediately respond to a request for comment Monday night on why the tarp and scaffolding remained nearly 10 days after Trump’s name was removed.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Washington Post first reported on the new photos.\n\n\n\nCongress named the building the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in 1964. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas in November 1963, and his successor, President Lyndon B. Johnson, signed the bill into law two months later, in January.\n\n\n\nThe changed signage in December read: “The Donald J. Trump and The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts.” That came after Trump’s handpicked board at the center voted to add his name to it.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA federal judge ordered last month that Trump’s name be removed, finding that the board had no authority to unilaterally rename the building.\n\n\n\n“Congress gave the Kennedy Center its name, and only Congress can change it,” U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper wrote May 29.\n\n\n\nThe tarp’s continued coverage of the facade has sparked questions about why it remains and whether its primary purpose is to hide the removal of Trump’s name from the public.\n\n\n\nA Kennedy Center official told Cooper on June 13 that all references to Trump — online and on the building itself — have been removed from the center.\n\n\n\n\n\nMiller, who worked in the artistic programming department at the Kennedy Center, said “people power” is what made the difference.\n\n\n\n“Trump thought he could come in and take this crown jewel of arts and culture,” she said. “We’re fighting back and telling him he can’t.”","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/photos-show-trumps-name-removed-from-kennedy-center-facade/4039972/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Gary Grumbach and Phil Helsel | NBC News","publishDate":"2026-06-23T06:28:49.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Fken-cen-horz-Hands-Off-the-Arts-IMG_1717.jpeg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D4122%2C3091","slug":"photos-show-trumps-name-removed-from-kennedy-center-facade"},{"id":"y7ihjx","title":"Carlos Mencia pleads not guilty to 12 felony charges of failure to pay taxes","excerpt":"Comedian Carlos Mencia has pleaded not guilty to 12 felony charges alleging he failed to report or pay taxes on over $8 million in earnings. Here's what to know.","content":"Comedian Carlos Mencia has pleaded not guilty to 12 felony charges alleging he failed to report or pay taxes on over $8 million in earnings. Here's what to know.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/carlos-mencia-pleads-not-guilty-12-felony-charges-failure-pay-taxes","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T00:34:34.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fcarlos-mencia-getty-scaled.jpg","slug":"carlos-mencia-pleads-not-guilty-to-12-felony-charges-of-failure-to-pay-taxes"},{"id":"kjv0s6","title":"‘Not something you ever want to see,' millions of bees escape into Texas neighborhood","excerpt":"Millions of honeybees escaped into a rural Texas neighborhood after a semitrailer carrying about 400 hives tipped over, officials said.\n\n\n\nEmergency officials in Orange County, Texas, shut down roads in the area Sunday morning and warned residents to stay in their homes while crews worked to unlo...","content":"Millions of honeybees escaped into a rural Texas neighborhood after a semitrailer carrying about 400 hives tipped over, officials said.\n\n\n\nEmergency officials in Orange County, Texas, shut down roads in the area Sunday morning and warned residents to stay in their homes while crews worked to unload the trailer and salvage as many hives as possible. The county is located east of Houston and borders Louisiana.\n\n\n\nNo bee stings or serious injuries were immediately reported. Officials haven’t identified the owner of the hives.\n\n\n\nChristie Ray, who owns nearby Queen Bee Supply, said volunteers from three or four other beekeeping businesses in the area went to the crash scene Sunday to help.\n\n\n\n“Not something you ever want to see, but so nice to see beekeepers helping beekeepers,” Ray said on Facebook. “From commercial outfits to backyard beekeepers, grateful for everyone that came out and helped!”\n\n\n\nRay shared several photographs of the recovery effort on social media on Sunday afternoon.\n\n\n\nChris Moore, owner of Moore Honey, along with his son and several employees, joined the effort to help the bees, but he estimated that only about a quarter of the 408 hives will survive. It mostly depends on how many queens remain alive after the crash, he said.\n\n\n\nThe potential impact on a beekeeping business following a loss like this depends on the size of the apiary. Moore pointed out that the keeper is losing not only the hives but also the revenue they could be generating.\n\n\n\n“It’s a big loss,” Moore said. “Any time you lose that many in one shot, it’s a big loss.”\n\n\n\nIt’s common for large beekeeping operations to move hives around the country to provide commercial pollination for agriculture in places like California and to follow blooming seasons throughout the South and the Midwest for honey production.\n\n\n\nThe hives that crashed Sunday had only traveled a few miles on a trip to North Dakota when the truck driver took a wrong turn and ended up in a neighborhood with narrow roads, Moore said. The driver was trying to navigate a tight corner when the trailer fell over.\n\n\n\nOther local keepers have put out catch boxes to collect remaining strays, but it will likely take a while for the insects to clear out of the area, Moore said.\n\n\n\nIn a Facebook post on Monday afternoon, Ray said there are several swarms taking refuge in trees near where the truck tipped over, and that one of the swarms was so heavy that the branch snapped off the tree. Another swarm has covered part of a nearby fence.\n\n\n\nIn April, a crash involving a truck full of bees slowed interstate traffic near Knoxville, Tennessee.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/honeybee-crash-texas-hive-neighborhood/4039663/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"David Fischer | The Associated Press and NBCDFW Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-22T15:32:41.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2022%2F09%2Fbees.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D791%2C593","slug":"not-something-you-ever-want-to-see-millions-of-bees-escape-into-texas-neighborhood"},{"id":"3qks7w","title":"Man accused of fatally shooting daughter while trying to break up a fight with her mother","excerpt":"A Parker County man is facing a murder charge for firing the gunshot that killed his daughter on Sunday as she argued with her mother.\n\n\n\nThe Parker County Sheriff’s Office said they were called to a shooting at a home in Azle on Sunday and arrived to find an injured adult woman with an apparent ...","content":"A Parker County man is facing a murder charge for firing the gunshot that killed his daughter on Sunday as she argued with her mother.\n\n\n\nThe Parker County Sheriff’s Office said they were called to a shooting at a home in Azle on Sunday and arrived to find an injured adult woman with an apparent gunshot wound. The sheriff’s office said deputies immediately began providing first aid until paramedics arrived and took over CPR.\n\n\n\nThe woman, identified by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner as 25-year-old Rebekah Bailey Brooks, did not survive.\n\n\n\nInvestigators with the sheriff’s office said the victim’s father, Charles Brooks, said he admitted to grabbing his gun, loading it and chambering a round before attempting to separate the two women who police said were involved in a “physical altercation.” \n\n\n\nCharles Brooks told police that while attempting to stop the fight the gun was fired and the bullet struck the woman in the chest.\n\n\n\nThe sheriff’s office said Charles Brooks was arrested and charged with murder. He’s currently being held in the Parker County Jail on $2 million bond. It’s unclear if he has obtained a lawyer to speak on his behalf.\n\n\n\nParker County Sheriff Russ Authier said that the thoughts and prayers of the sheriff’s office are with the family and loved ones of this victim.\n\n\n\nInvestigators from the Parker County Sheriff’s Office said they are are continuing their investigation into the shooting with the assistance of the Texas Rangers.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/azle-parker-county-man-shoots-daughter-altercation/4039586/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Frank Heinz","publishDate":"2026-06-22T13:42:10.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2021%2F10%2Fparker-county-sheriff-vehicle-cu.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1920%2C1080","slug":"man-accused-of-fatally-shooting-daughter-while-trying-to-break-up-a-fight-with-her-mother"},{"id":"7u6s6y","title":"Leader of alleged North Texas Antifa cell gets 100 years for Texas ICE facility ambush","excerpt":"Eight members of a North Texas Antifa cell received massive prison terms, including a 100-year sentence for the leader, over a coordinated domestic terrorist attack at an ICE facility.","content":"Eight members of a North Texas Antifa cell received massive prison terms, including a 100-year sentence for the leader, over a coordinated domestic terrorist attack at an ICE facility.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/federal-judges-sentence-eight-north-texas-antifa-operatives-texas-ice-facility-ambush","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Amber.Kite@fox.com (Amber Kite)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T18:59:43.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F07%2F5fe675ed-b7c4-4982-bcc5-8c8fcd774ecc.png","slug":"leader-of-alleged-north-texas-antifa-cell-gets-100-years-for-texas-ice-facility-ambush"},{"id":"e2lmgz","title":"Iran's president arrives in Pakistan as U.S.-Iran teams work to finalize a war-ending deal","excerpt":"Iran’s president arrived in Pakistan on Tuesday for talks with officials who have been mediating negotiations between Tehran and Washington on a permanent end to the war in the Middle East, , even as discrepancies emerged on what had been agreed so far and violence broke out again in Lebanon.\n\n\n\n...","content":"Iran’s president arrived in Pakistan on Tuesday for talks with officials who have been mediating negotiations between Tehran and Washington on a permanent end to the war in the Middle East, , even as discrepancies emerged on what had been agreed so far and violence broke out again in Lebanon.\n\n\n\nPresident Masoud Pezeshkian’s visit to Islamabad comes as technical teams were working on details of the deal, following high-level negotiations in Switzerland on Monday led by Vice President JD Vance and Iran’s parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf.\n\n\n\nIn Tehran, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei told reporters that no visits have been scheduled for the U.N. watchdog — the International Atomic Energy Agency — to see Iranian nuclear sites bombed by the United States last year. Vance had previously said the negotiations in Switzerland won an agreement for IAEA to inspect the sites.\n\n\n\nThe IAEA has been in and out of Iran since Israel’s 12-day war against Iran in 2025, but has not been granted access to the bombed enrichment sites targeted by the U.S. in that war.\n\n\n\nViolence flared again in southern Lebanon, threatening the fragile ceasefire there, as Israeli soldiers opened fire in the town of Nabatiyeh al-Fawqa on Tuesday, killing two men, Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency reported. It said the men were next to a bulldozer that was working to clear the road at the time.\n\n\n\nSeparately, the agency said Israeli troops fired on residents on the outskirts of the town of Hadatha as they were heading to carry out a burial in the town’s ceremony with a Lebanese army escort.\n\n\n\nThere was no immediate comment from Israel on the reports.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWar with Iran\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 21\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tU.S.-Iran negotiations end, technical talks continue after Trump shakes talks with threats\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWar with Iran\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 18\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat's in the U.S.-Iran agreement? Here's what to know\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nIran’s president makes his first visit to Islamabad since war started\n\n\n\nSecurity was tight in the area of Islamabad where the Iranian president was to meet with President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. It’s Pezeshkian’s first visit since the conflict started with the U.S. and Israeli attack on Iran on Feb. 28. \n\n\n\nPezeshkian and Sharif were to hold joint news conference after their discussions.\n\n\n\nIn the initial talks, marking the start of a 60-day diplomatic process that seeks to reach a permanent deal to end the Iran war, Iran and the U.S. agreed to create a “de-confliction cell” to address the fighting in Lebanon between Israel and the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group. The U.S. said negotiators also discussed “mechanisms” to ensure the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for the transit of oil that Iran had effectively blocked during the war, remains open. \n\n\n\nAhead of his meetings in Pakistan, Pezeshkian cautioned that “the effectiveness of the talks depends on full commitment to the agreed obligations and their precise implementation.”\n\n\n\n“Progress on this path will be measured by practical adherence to accepted responsibilities,” he wrote on X. “Statements outside the agreed text do not help advance the negotiations.”\n\n\n\nIran says negotiation groups focused on sanctions relief, nuclear issues and more\n\n\n\nIran suggested the ongoing technical talks in Switzerland have led to the creation of specific negotiation groups, which include those focused on sanctions relief, nuclear issues, reconstruction and monitoring, according to a the state-run IRNA news agency.\n\n\n\nThe report quoted Kazem Gharibabadi, a deputy foreign minister leading the technical talks, saying that the countries involved also formed a contact mechanism over ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz and over the fighting in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah.\n\n\n\nIt remains unclear whether the de-confliction cell being created will be enough to stop fighting between the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah and Israel, which occupies part of Lebanon and insists it must maintain a free hand to attack militants launching attacks into northern Israel.\n\n\n\nDiscrepancy on Iran’s use of unfrozen funds \n\n\n\nFollowing the high-level talks in Switzerland, Vance had said if Iranian financial assets were unfrozen they would be used to buy American-grown food.\n\n\n\nVance said that the U.S. and Qatar would have approval over the process, but if Iranian money becomes accessible as sanctions are lifted, it “would actually go to buy American soy, American corn and American wheat for the benefit of the Iranian people.”\n\n\n\nHowever, Iran has no current demand for U.S. crops and Baghaei said on Tuesday that Tehran’s decisions on what to import would be based upon “prices and quality.”\n\n\n\n“It is interesting that the philosophy and goal of the war, which was the destruction of the Iranian civilization and the collapse of Iran, has become enriching American farmers,” Baghaei said at the news conference in Tehran.\n\n\n\nIran’s ambassador in Geneva, Ali Bahreini, also questioned Vance’s contention that the U.S. and Qatar would have to approve how Iran uses unfrozen funds.\n\n\n\n“Iran is the only country who decides what to do with those assets,” he told reporters.\n\n\n\n\n\nNetanyahu raises new questions over fragile Lebanon ceasefire\n\n\n\nMediators Pakistan and Qatar said the cell would include the Lebanese government and would “ensure the adherence of the termination of military operations in Lebanon,” but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu raised new questions late on Monday, saying his military still has “full freedom of action to thwart any direct or emerging threat to them or to the residents of the north.”\n\n\n\nNeither Israel nor Hezbollah are signatories to the U.S.-Iran deal, and Netanyahu has vowed to keep his forces in southern Lebanon until any threat to Israel is eliminated. Hezbollah has refused to halt attacks unless Israel commits to withdrawing.\n\n\n\nWhen asked about Netanyahu’s comments, U.S. President Donald Trump later said “we’re going to take a look at it,” adding that he wouldn’t say what action he would take but that the situation would “get solved.”\n\n\n\n“I’m a problem solver, I get problems solved real fast, including with Bibi,” he said, using a nickname for Netanyahu.\n\n\n\nThe reports of Tuesday’s deadly violence in Lebanon came after two days of calm following a ceasefire brokered on Saturday. No Israeli airstrikes or shelling have been reported since Sunday, and Hezbollah also has not claimed any attacks in what has been the longest halt in the fighting since the latest Israel-Hezbollah war erupted on March 2.\n\n\n\nLebanon and Israel planned another round of direct talks in Washington on Tuesday, which are expected to focus on developing a plan for an Israeli withdrawal.\n\n\n\n___\n\n\n\nRising reported from Bangkok and Gambrell from Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Associated Press writers Abby Sewell in Beirut, Jamey Keaten in Geneva and Nasser Karimi in Tehran, Iran, contributed to this report.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/iran-president-visits-pakistan-as-us-iran-teams-work-on-war-ending-deal/4039849/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Munir Ahmed, David Rising and Jon Gambrell | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-23T05:09:08.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26174197063665.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D7301%2C4867","slug":"irans-president-arrives-in-pakistan-as-us-iran-teams-work-to-finalize-a-war-ending-deal"},{"id":"jth8rw","title":"US Coast Guard helicopter crashes in Sitka, Alaska","excerpt":"The United States Coast Guard has confirmed that one of their helicopters crashed near Sitka, Alaska on Monday.","content":"The United States Coast Guard has confirmed that one of their helicopters crashed near Sitka, Alaska on Monday.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/coast-guard-helicopter-alaska","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Ramsey.Pfeffinger@fox.com (Ramsey Pfeffinger)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:49:47.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.q13fox.com%2Fwww.q13fox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F06%2F58e5266b16fbd.jpg","slug":"us-coast-guard-helicopter-crashes-in-sitka-alaska"},{"id":"u8kj5y","title":"‘Fast as a cannonball': Goals are being scored at a record pace at the World Cup","excerpt":"It’s been goals galore so far at the World Cup.\n\n\n\nThe tournament has been one of the highest-scoring in history so far and produced nearly 25% more scoring than the same span of games in the previous World Cup.\n\n\n\nOne reason for the increase in scoring might be the ball that FIFA is using for th...","content":"It’s been goals galore so far at the World Cup.\n\n\n\nThe tournament has been one of the highest-scoring in history so far and produced nearly 25% more scoring than the same span of games in the previous World Cup.\n\n\n\nOne reason for the increase in scoring might be the ball that FIFA is using for this tournament.\n\n\n\nFIFA says the ball has been designed with deep seams to produce “optimal in-flight stability,” and players and coaches say it has been rocketing toward goalkeepers at a high velocity. There is also added grip to help striking and dribbling in wet or humid conditions.\n\n\n\n“This ball is as fast as a cannonball. I think today and the last couple of days, you saw if you kick the ball in the right position, it’s extremely difficult to save,” Austria coach Ralf Rangnick said.\n\n\n\nThe games are also running longer because of increased stoppage time related to hydration breaks that are new for this tournament, allowing more scoring opportunities. And the tournament has a bigger talent gap because of the expanded 48-team field that debuted this year.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2026 World Cup\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 22\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUSMNT in the World Cup semifinals? Why a former player believes\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2026 World Cup\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 22\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow FIFA President Gianni Infantino is attending multiple World Cup games a day\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nColombia coach Néstor Lorenzo said he was not surprised by the number of goals considering the talent of the players at the World Cup. He said also said attackers are more protected by officials than they used to be.\n\n\n\n“They didn’t have this protection some 20, 30 years ago, when they were hit a lot more, when rough play was a lot more common,” he said Monday. “Today, any team that defends well and uses counterattacks and tries to play, can manage to do well.”\n\n\n\nThe result: Fans were treated to 121 goals in the first 40 games of the tournament, and many of them came from internationally known players.\n\n\n\nPremier League players are scoring the most\n\n\n\nMore than half the goals scored so far in the tournament were by players from the top three professional leagues in England, Germany and Spain. The English Premier League leads the way.\n\n\n\nThe trend was on full display over the weekend in the match between the Netherlands and Sweden, a 5-1 triumph for the Dutch. All six goals were scored by players who competed in the Premier League in the 2025-26 season.\n\n\n\n“I think the Premier League is more intense than this World Cup,” said Gabriel Martinelli, a Brazil player from Arsenal. “But it’s certainly still a very beautiful World Cup, with high-quality and intense matches.”\n\n\n\nReal Madrid, Inter Miami of Major League Soccer and Liverpool were the clubs whose players have produced the most goals. Miami, of course, is all because of one man — Lionel Messi, who has five goals in two games.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn addition to the nearly 30 goals from English clubs, 16 came from the German league, 11 from the Spanish league, seven from the French league and five from the Italian league.\n\n\n\nMLS saw its players score eight times. Messi had a hat trick in Argentina’s opening match and another two on Monday. The other MLS goals came from FC Dallas’ Petar Musa of Croatia, Atlanta United’s Matías Galarza of Paraguay and the Portland Timbers’ Finn Surman of New Zealand.\n\n\n\nWhen FIFA announced the official squads, there were 200 players based in England at the club level, nearly two times more than the 109 players based in Germany.\n\n\n\nThe tallies for the goals were made based on the players’ clubs when the official squad announcements were made.\n\n\n\n\n\nReal Madrid and Liverpool at the top\n\n\n\nReal Madrid players scored seven times — four from France’s Kylian Mbappé, two from Brazil’s Vinícius Júnior and one from England’s Jude Bellingham.\n\n\n\nMadrid did not have any players called up for Spain’s national team for the first time. It signed Marc Cucurella from Chelsea during the tournament, though, making one of its own a part of the World Cup with La Roja.\n\n\n\nLiverpool got three goals from Dutch players — two by Cody Gapko and one by Virgil van Dijk. Another goal came from Sweden’s Alexander Isak, and the other was scored by Egypt’s Mohamed Salah, who was still listed as a Liverpool player when the squads were announced.\n\n\n\nBayern Munich had four goals — two by England’s Harry Kane and one each by Germany’s Jamal Musiala and Colombia’s Luis Díaz.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBayern was the team with the second-most players called up for the tournament with 18. Manchester City was the first with 19, though its only four goals at the World Cup so far came from Norway’s Erling Haaland.\n\n\n\nHow many goals are we talking about?\n\n\n\nWith 121 goals scored by 88 players in the first 40 games of the tournament, the average per game was at three goals. There were only three 0-0 draws, and eight of the goals were own-goals.\n\n\n\nThe tournament is on pace to shatter the 172-goal record from Qatar in 2022. The records aren’t an apples-to-apples comparison because the 2022 edition only had 64 matches compared with 104 this year.\n\n\n\nBut the pace for 64 matches this year is at almost 194 goals, well beyond the record from four years ago.\n\n\n\nThe trend in scoring goes beyond the World Cup. The Champions League has set records in the past two seasons: 3.27 goals per game in 2024-2025 and then 3.47 goals per game in 2025-2026.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/world-cup/goals-scored-at-record-pace-at-world-cup/4039843/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Tales Azzoni | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-23T03:13:54.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2281350971-e1781654965507.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D3900%2C2380","slug":"fast-as-a-cannonball-goals-are-being-scored-at-a-record-pace-at-the-world-cup"},{"id":"9ktxq5","title":"Miami Heat acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo in blockbuster trade with Bucks, according to reports","excerpt":"The Greek Freak is relocating.\n\n\n\nMilwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo was traded to the Miami Heat, according to news reports.\n\n\n\nIn one of the biggest trades in NBA history, the Heat acquired Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis from the Milwaukee Bucks, in exchange for Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware...","content":"The Greek Freak is relocating.\n\n\n\nMilwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo was traded to the Miami Heat, according to news reports.\n\n\n\nIn one of the biggest trades in NBA history, the Heat acquired Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis from the Milwaukee Bucks, in exchange for Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis and a massive package of draft picks, ESPN and AP reported late Monday.\n\n\n\nMilwaukee will receive the No. 13 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The Heat are sending unprotected first-round picks in 2031 and 2033 to the Bucks. Miami is also including a 2030 pick swap and a 2033 second-round pick in the trade.\n\n\n\nAccording to ESPN, Milwaukee chose Miami’s offer over the Boston Celtics‘ because it provided more young talent, draft assets, and long-term flexibility.\n\n\n\nThe trade marks the end of Giannis’ legendary run in Milwaukee and the start of a new era for both franchises.\n\n\n\n\n\nAntetokounmpo, 31, is one of the highest-profile players to ever be traded. He is a 10-time All-Star, two-time MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, Most Improved Player, NBA champion and Finals MVP.\n\n\n\nOver 13 years and 895 games with the Bucks since being drafted in 2013, Antetokounmpo averaged 24.1 points, 9.9 rebounds and 5.0 assists. He has played in 84 playoff games, leading the franchise to an NBA title in 2021 after scoring 50 points in the championship-clinching Game 6.\n\n\n\nAntetokounmpo has resisted requesting a trade in recent years despite the Bucks’ declining success. The team’s last-ditch effort last offseason was to waive the injured Damian Lillard and sign Myles Turner, which didn’t changed their fortunes. Milwaukee went 32-50 in 2025-26, with Antetokounmpo playing in just 36 games due to injuries.\n\n\n\nNow on the Heat, Antetokounmpo will pair with Bam Adebayo as part of a loaded frontcourt. Pat Riley and Co. have plenty of work to do to fill out the roster with free agents, but the core of the team is now locked in. Miami has been stuck in mediocrity for several years, with Play-In appearances in four straight seasons (although the first of those seasons ended in a Finals loss).\n\n\n\nAntetokounmpo will become eligible to sign a four-year, $275 million supermax extension on Jan. 6, 2027. If he doesn’t sign an extension, he could become an unrestricted free agent next summer in 2027 if he declines his $62.8 million player option.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/nba/heat-acquire-giannis-antetokounmpo-in-blockbuster-trade-with-bucks/3974758/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Logan Reardon","publishDate":"2026-06-22T23:30:48.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2F260622-giannis-heat-getty.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5219%2C2936","slug":"miami-heat-acquire-giannis-antetokounmpo-in-blockbuster-trade-with-bucks-according-to-reports"},{"id":"m2909q","title":"Tucker Carlson says he'll no longer support the Republican Party","excerpt":"Longtime conservative commentator Tucker Carlson said on a podcast that “there’s no chance I would support the Republican Party” ahead of the November midterm elections, dismissing the political affiliation he’s defended as a pundit for decades, including as one of Fox News Channel’s most popular...","content":"Longtime conservative commentator Tucker Carlson said on a podcast that “there’s no chance I would support the Republican Party” ahead of the November midterm elections, dismissing the political affiliation he’s defended as a pundit for decades, including as one of Fox News Channel’s most popular hosts.\n\n\n\n“Not gonna support the Democratic Party,” Carlson was quick to add, speaking late last week on the show “Can’t Be Censored.” “I don’t know what I’m going to do.”\n\n\n\nCarlson, who has amassed a large following on his own podcast since being fired from Fox News in 2023, has more recently diverged from the party, a disillusionment supercharged by President Donald Trump’s decision to go to war with Iran in February.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tpolitics\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApr 21\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTucker Carlson says he'll be ‘tormented' for ‘a long time' over his support for Trump\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWar with Iran\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApr 7\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMAGA influencers push back on Trump on Iran: ‘It's time to say no'\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nCarlson supported Trump in 2024. After the war began, he apologized for supporting the then-presidential candidate and “misleading people,” saying it wasn’t intentional. \n\n\n\nHe’s repeatedly criticized the war as being at the behest of Israel at the expense of Americans, and attacked the party for failing to represent its own voters, citizens and nation.\n\n\n\n“They are making decisions on the basis of other criteria, what’s best for this company, what’s best for Israel, what’s best for our donors,” he said. “That’s not just, like, they are off in the wrong direction, like, that is unacceptable, that’s treasonous, it’s immoral, it can’t continue.”\n\n\n\n“I’ve been a consistent defender for 35 years of the Republican Party, I mean very consistent defender, but there’s no defending this,” he said. “So no, I’m out. And if I’m out, then I think a lot of other people are out.”","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/politics/tucker-carlson-no-longer-supports-republican-party/4039821/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Jesse Bedayn | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-22T22:11:37.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2259365451.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5518%2C3679","slug":"tucker-carlson-says-hell-no-longer-support-the-republican-party"},{"id":"p696dv","title":"FCC takes aim at Disney's push for public support amid regulatory probes","excerpt":"The Federal Communications Commission on Monday blasted Disney’s push for public support amid the agency’s probes of “The View” and ABC’s broadcast licenses, the latest development in Disney’s growing standoff with regulators. \n\n\n\nThe FCC, under Trump-appointed Chair Brendan Carr, said in Februar...","content":"The Federal Communications Commission on Monday blasted Disney’s push for public support amid the agency’s probes of “The View” and ABC’s broadcast licenses, the latest development in Disney’s growing standoff with regulators. \n\n\n\nThe FCC, under Trump-appointed Chair Brendan Carr, said in February that it was looking into whether “The View” violated equal-time rules after an appearance by James Talarico, the Democratic candidate in November’s U.S. Senate race in Texas. \n\n\n\n“The View,” which first aired in 1997, is co-hosted by a panel of women who interview politicians and celebrities. Seeking to rally support from viewers, ABC launched a campaign Monday urging people to push back against what it says are threats to free speech. \n\n\n\nIts on-air spots call on the public to petition the FCC to “let the viewers decide” what they want on their airwaves.\n\n\n\n“‘The View’ has welcomed your favorite guests and covered the issues you’ve cared about for nearly 30 years,” a voice-over says in one of the ads. “Now the FCC wants to control who is allowed to appear on the show. Viewers, use your voice. Scan this QR code. You have until July 6.”\n\n\n\nAddressing ABC’s new campaign, an FCC spokesperson said in a statement Monday: “Disney wants the FCC to classify ‘The View’ as a ‘bona fide news program.’ And it has chosen to run a campaign of misinformation to make its case—misleading viewers about the law. That is a choice.”\n\n\n\nA spokesperson for “The View” did not immediately respond to a request for comment Monday.\n\n\n\nUnder FCC regulations, “bona fide” news programs are exempt from equal-time rules that generally require broadcasters to provide equal opportunities to competing political candidates. \n\n\n\nCarr wrote Monday on X that classifying the show as a “bona fide news program” “would exempt ‘The View’ from the political equal time requirements that Congress passed decades ago.”\n\n\n\n“What do you think? Is ‘The View’ bona fide news?” Carr continued.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDisney\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 11\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDemocratic FCC commissioner tells Disney it is the target of a ‘censorship' campaign\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTrump Organization\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 8\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tABC accuses Trump administration of violating free speech rights\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nABC argued in a filing to the FCC in May that “The View” airs under an exemption to the equal-time rule “granted to it more than twenty years ago.” \n\n\n\nABC’s filing was registered on behalf of KTRK-TV, the network’s owned station in Houston, with ABC’s lawyers saying the station was ordered to file a formal request asking whether “The View” qualified for the exemption. The network said “it has never been disputed” that “The View” is a so-called bona fide news show.\n\n\n\n“Some may dislike certain — or even most — of the viewpoints expressed on ‘The View’ or similar shows,” ABC said in the 52-page document. “Such dislike, however, cannot justify using regulatory processes to restrict those views.”\n\n\n\nThe FCC issued an order in April directing Disney’s eight owned-and-operated television stations to file their broadcast license renewals ahead of schedule following a clash between the White House and ABC over a joke late-night host Jimmy Kimmel made about first lady Melania Trump.\n\n\n\nCarr has previously insisted the ABC license review stems from the FCC’s probe of Disney’s diversity, equity and inclusion practices — not “speech.”\n\n\n\nAustin Mullen contributed.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/fcc-disney-push-public-support/4039799/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Saba Hamedy and Daniel Arkin | NBC News","publishDate":"2026-06-22T20:51:05.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2268143806-e1782178590695.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D4000%2C2253","slug":"fcc-takes-aim-at-disneys-push-for-public-support-amid-regulatory-probes"},{"id":"z8ew35","title":"High-profile attorneys join Karmelo Anthony appeal effort","excerpt":"A high-profile legal team announced Monday that it will represent Karmelo Anthony as he appeals his murder conviction and 35-year prison sentence in the death of Frisco teenager Austin Metcalf.\n\n\n\nThe announcement comes less than two weeks after Anthony filed a pauper’s oath requesting court-appo...","content":"A high-profile legal team announced Monday that it will represent Karmelo Anthony as he appeals his murder conviction and 35-year prison sentence in the death of Frisco teenager Austin Metcalf.\n\n\n\nThe announcement comes less than two weeks after Anthony filed a pauper’s oath requesting court-appointed legal assistance, saying he could no longer afford an attorney. The filing came the same day Anthony notified the court of his intent to appeal.\n\n\n\nIn a news release issued by Stand with Karmelo, six attorneys from North Texas and Austin said they will represent Anthony pro bono while conducting what they described as a fresh and independent review of the trial record.\n\n\n\nThe legal team, made up of appellate, civil rights and criminal defense attorneys, includes former Dallas County prosecutor Russell Wilson, Michael Ware, director of the Innocence Project of Texas, and Texas NAACP President Gary Bledsoe. Attorneys Brooke Cluse of Ben Crump Law, Sean Daredia and Justin A. Moore are also part of the appellate team.\n\n\n\nAnthony was convicted by a Collin County jury on June 9 in the April 2025 death of Austin Metcalf following an altercation at a Frisco track meet. Anthony maintained that he acted in self-defense.\n\n\n\nJurors later sentenced Anthony, now 19, to 35 years in prison.\n\n\n\nThe attorneys say they will hold off on interviews, but they released a statement addressing their role in the case.\n\n\n\n“Our appellate team has been retained following the conviction to conduct a fresh, independent review of the trial record. We recognize the profound loss suffered by one young man’s family and the uncertainty facing another, and we extend our respect to everyone whose lives have been forever changed by these events.”\n\n\n\nThe attorneys added: “Our responsibility is to determine whether a legal error occurred and to ensure that every issue supported by the record is fully and vigorously presented on appeal.The appellate process exists for precisely this purpose.”\n\n\n\nAnthony was represented at trial by privately retained defense attorney Mike Howard.\n\n\n\nA couple of weeks ago, one of the attorneys now representing Anthony told NBC 5 that the appeal process is expected to take time and likely would not reach the 5th District Court of Appeals until later this year. Any appeal beyond that level could take significantly longer.\n\n\n\nThe announcement follows the recent public release of trial exhibits, including 911 calls, surveillance video, police body camera footage and crime scene photographs that had previously only been shown to jurors because cameras were not allowed in the courtroom.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/high-profile-new-attorneys-karmelo-anthony-appeal/4039794/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Ahraya Burns","publishDate":"2026-06-22T20:36:35.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2025%2F04%2Fkarmelo-anthony-released.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1920%2C1080","slug":"high-profile-attorneys-join-karmelo-anthony-appeal-effort"},{"id":"g6wxya","title":"Woman found dead after leaving gym had no apparent traumatic injuries, coroner says","excerpt":"An autopsy did not identify an immediate cause of death for a South Carolina woman who was found dead last week after she left a gym, the coroner’s office said Monday.\n\n\n\nThe autopsy of Elena Moore was conducted Saturday at the Medical University of South Carolina, three days after her body was f...","content":"An autopsy did not identify an immediate cause of death for a South Carolina woman who was found dead last week after she left a gym, the coroner’s office said Monday.\n\n\n\nThe autopsy of Elena Moore was conducted Saturday at the Medical University of South Carolina, three days after her body was found Wednesday.\n\n\n\nLexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said an examination found no evidence of traumatic injury, including bruising, lacerations, gunshot wounds, stab wounds, blunt force trauma, strangulation or other external injuries.\n\n\n\nAdditional studies about Moore’s medical history and toxicology tests are required, Fisher said.\n\n\n\nMoore, 39, was last seen June 11 leaving a Planet Fitness gym in Lexington, and her body was found Wednesday not far from it, Lexington police have said.\n\n\n\nLexington Police Chief Terrence Green said at the time that media coverage of the missing persons case helped lead to the tip that ended with her body being found.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNational Mall\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 22\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAt least five people arrested in alleged tampering of Reflecting Pool, official says\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCrime and Courts\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 22\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNancy Guthrie case: Second note sent to media outlets said she had died\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttexas\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 22\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTesla allegedly in autopilot mode crashes into Texas home, killing 76-year-old woman\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nOn June 12, police posted a missing person flyer on Facebook. Authorities said Moore had frequently visited Planet Fitness and had gone to the gym June 11.\n\n\n\nAfter she left, Moore was seen walking toward a wooded area behind a home improvement store, police said in a news release.\n\n\n\nVideo also showed her walking through the parking lot of a grocery store, wearing the same clothing she had on at the gym.\n\n\n\nWhat led up to her disappearance remains unclear. A week before she vanished, Moore was seen on a front door camera in front of an apartment, according to photos released by the police department.\n\n\n\nJohn Moore, who is not related, and Sarah Burleson, who live in the apartment, told NBC affiliate WIS of Columbia that Moore seemed disoriented. They said that a delivery driver had dropped off food in front of their apartment and that Moore picked it up. When John Moore opened the door to take the food, she tried to go inside their apartment, WIS reported.\n\n\n\nBurleson said that about an hour later, Moore was seen looking through packages outside another neighbor’s apartment. Asked what she was doing, Moore is alleged to have replied that she “had no idea.”\n\n\n\nBurleson said Moore’s confusion worried her.\n\n\n\n“If she was confused, like a week before she went missing, was she in that same kind of confusion state that night?” she told the station.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/south-carolina-elena-moore-autopsy/4039787/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Minyvonne Burke and Phil Helsel | NBC News","publishDate":"2026-06-22T20:13:10.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Felena-moore-lexington-police-e1782175863865.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1600%2C900","slug":"woman-found-dead-after-leaving-gym-had-no-apparent-traumatic-injuries-coroner-says"},{"id":"qzumwd","title":"Eads: Denton County is focused on the future","excerpt":"With just over 1.069 million people and almost 90 people moving in each day, Denton County continues to experience tremendous growth. But growth alone is not what defines us. What matters most is how we prepare for it.\nFamilies, businesses, and entrepreneurs continue choosing Denton County becaus...","content":"With just over 1.069 million people and almost 90 people moving in each day, Denton County continues to experience tremendous growth. But growth alone is not what defines us. What matters most is how we prepare for it.\nFamilies, businesses, and entrepreneurs continue choosing Denton County because of our strong economy, safe neighborhoods, excellent schools and quality of life. That continued growth brings opportunity, but it also brings responsibility.\nOur fast-growing population demands that we continue planning not just for today, but for the future. Roads, public safety, county services, and infrastructure all must keep pace with the tens of thousands of new residents choosing to call Denton County home each year.\nIn 2024, we added an estimated 31,635 residents to our population, the fourth highest among the 16 North Central Texas counties. Only Collin, Dallas and Tarrant counties saw greater population increases.\nAt the same time, Denton County continues to attract major investment and high-quality jobs. In the past year alone, we brought more than $2 billion in major investments and more than 3,000 jobs into the county. Companies continue looking to Denton County because of our educated workforce, strong transportation network and business-friendly environment.\nTransportation remains one of our highest priorities as we work to keep people and commerce moving efficiently across North Texas. Funds from the recent $650 million transportation bond package continue laying the groundwork for improvements along I-35W and I-35E, two major corridors that are critical to both mobility and economic development throughout our region.\nThe Denton County Commissioners Court has also remained focused on strengthening public safety and preparing county government for future growth. Investments in law enforcement, emergency management and the upcoming Denton County Civil Courts Building are all part of ensuring continuity of government and maintaining the high level of service residents expect.\nWe continue making these investments while remaining disciplined in our budgeting practices and keeping taxpayers top of mind.\nIn late May, S&P Global Ratings once again reaffirmed Denton County’s AAA long-term bond rating, noting our strong reserve position, growing tax base and history of conservative budgeting practices. That recognition reflects years of careful planning and financial stewardship by the Commissioners Court.\nAt the same time, Denton County’s tax rate remains the lowest it has been since 1986 — nearly 40 years ago.\nAs we begin preparing the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, our goal remains straightforward: continue planning responsibly for the future while protecting the quality of life that makes Denton County one of the best places to live, work, and play.\nPaying Tribute to Our Dads\nFather’s Day falls on June 21 this year and provides an opportunity to recognize the fathers and father figures who have helped guide us through life.\nMy father, Sidney Eads, has always led through quiet strength, integrity and kindness toward others. He has consistently demonstrated the importance of hard work, supporting your family, and helping people whenever you can. I remain grateful for his example and the impact he continues to have on my life.\nHappy Father’s Day to my dad and to all the fathers across Denton County. Thank you for the sacrifices you make, the lessons you pass down, and the steady presence you provide for your families.\nConnect With Us: If you have any questions or comments, please let me hear from you. My email is andy.eads@dentoncounty.gov, and my office number is 940-349-2820. For more information, register for my newsletter at Dentoncounty.gov/countyjudgenewslettersignup\nThe post Eads: Denton County is focused on the future appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/06/21/eads-denton-county-is-focused-on-the-future/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)","author":"Contributing Writer","publishDate":"2026-06-21T19:00:16.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"eads-denton-county-is-focused-on-the-future"},{"id":"r8rg4z","title":"Authorities arrest 2 more suspects in planned attack on Trump's UFC show","excerpt":"Two more people in Missouri and Washington state have been arrested in connection with what authorities say was a planned attack targeting President Donald Trump’s UFC cage-fighting show at the White House earlier this month.\n\n\n\nFederal law enforcement officials disrupted the plan a few days befo...","content":"Two more people in Missouri and Washington state have been arrested in connection with what authorities say was a planned attack targeting President Donald Trump’s UFC cage-fighting show at the White House earlier this month.\n\n\n\nFederal law enforcement officials disrupted the plan a few days before the June 14 White House event, according to court documents. \n\n\n\nWilliam Lee Spartacus Falkner of Belfair, Washington, was arrested Friday and charged with conspiracy to commit murder, according to court documents filed Monday in the Western District of Washington. Jordan W. Rincker, 28, was arrested Sunday and charged with conspiracy to commit murder in the Western District of Missouri. A defense attorney appointed to represent Falkner did not immediately respond to an email requesting comment, and court records do not reveal if Rincker has obtained an attorney. Neither man has had the opportunity to enter a plea. \n\n\n\n“Law enforcement continues to do what it does — move to disrupt and hold accountable those allegedly plotting to do harm on the White House Grounds on June 14,” Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said in a news release.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhite House\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 16\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFBI arrests 5 in alleged plot to attack White House UFC event\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUFC\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 15\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUFC boss Dana White says ‘never again' to another White House fight night\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhite House\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 14\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUFC brings its trademark mayhem to the White House as President Trump celebrates 80th birthday\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nLaw enforcement officials learned about the possible threat on June 10, four days before the mixed martial arts extravaganza on the White House’s South Lawn. Five people from states including Ohio, Missouri, Nebraska and California were initially arrested on federal charges, the Justice Department said. Officials say the group members harbored fringe conspiracy theories and hoped the attack would destabilize the government.\n\n\n\nThe investigation began after the mother of an Ohio man contacted police because she was concerned about her son’s recent firearms purchases and online communications, according to an FBI affidavit filed in the case. \n\n\n\nThe man, 19-year-old Tycen Proper, told investigators that he was part of a group that wanted to trigger a revolution and target members of the government, and that they planned to fly explosive-laden drones into the event and then shoot panicked crowd members as they fled, according to the affidavit. Proper is charged with firearms offenses and crimes including attempted murder of an officer or employee of the United States.\n\n\n\n“Mr. Proper appreciates the serious nature of the charges currently pending against him and will address them appropriately in court at the right time,” Proper’s attorney, Joe Patituce, said Monday. “For now, we are going to move the case forward one step at a time.”\n\n\n\nInvestigators recovered high-powered firearms from several of the suspects and reviewed encrypted text messages between roughly 20 participants who shared detailed maps and aerial photographs of the area and discussed the need for a “safe house” and escape routes after the intended attack, the documents show.\n\n\n\nBut it’s unclear from the court records how close the would-be attackers could have come to being able to carry out the plan had it not been thwarted.\n\n\n\nSeveral suspects or co-conspirators who were questioned by the authorities said they did not intend themselves to carry out violence but planned to instead observe others. One said he would have traveled to the UFC event as a protester but had to return home after his vehicle malfunctioned. And though the participants spoke of using drones rigged with explosives, charging documents suggest they were still looking to acquire such equipment when the plot was interrupted.\n\n\n\nProsecutors say Rincker distributed cash to some of the conspiracy members, and that he accepted goods including weapons, a 3D printer, a computer and other items and agreed to produce drone parts. Rincker told an investigator that he didn’t actually intend to help build the drones suing the printer, according to an FBI affidavit, and just wanted the printer so he could make and sell crafts. \n\n\n\nAn FBI affidavit says Falkner communicated with other group members about his ability to procure and operate drones as well as what tactics and explosives to use in the plot. After news broke that the plan had been disrupted, Falkner texted another group member to say, “Work trip is canceled. My boss got picked up,” and sent a link to an article detailing the initial arrests, according to the affidavit.\n\n\n\nBoone reported from Boise, Idaho.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/ufc-show-planned-attack-suspects-arrested/4039791/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Rebecca Boone and Eric Tucker l The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-22T20:09:28.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26166189940922.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5071%2C3381","slug":"authorities-arrest-2-more-suspects-in-planned-attack-on-trumps-ufc-show"},{"id":"9gnpzq","title":"Judge blocks Trump administration’s database to check citizenship, personal information","excerpt":"A federal judge has ruled that a revamped federal tool that state election officials have used in their efforts to identify illegally registered noncitizen voters is unlawful and cannot be used.","content":"A federal judge has ruled that a revamped federal tool that state election officials have used in their efforts to identify illegally registered noncitizen voters is unlawful and cannot be used.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/judge-blocks-trump-administration-database-check-citizenship-personal-information","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:22:11.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Ftrump-oval-office-getty-scaled.jpg","slug":"judge-blocks-trump-administrations-database-to-check-citizenship-personal-information"},{"id":"jv667q","title":"‘Country Roads' is taking the World Cup by storm","excerpt":"World Cup fans were united this weekend by a song synonymous with belonging, nostalgia and the yearning for home.\n\n\n\nJohn Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” is enjoying a new wave of popularity as its singalong chorus becomes a staple among soccer fans nationwide.\n\n\n\nU.S. Soccer officials sel...","content":"World Cup fans were united this weekend by a song synonymous with belonging, nostalgia and the yearning for home.\n\n\n\nJohn Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” is enjoying a new wave of popularity as its singalong chorus becomes a staple among soccer fans nationwide.\n\n\n\nU.S. Soccer officials selected the song as the post-match celebration tune for the men’s national team. Fans have since delighted in the resurgence of the classic 1971 country-folk hit, with videos circulating across social media of World Cup viewers proudly belting the lyrics.\n\n\n\nOn Friday, after the United States’ 2-0 win over Australia, the Seattle stadium of nearly 67,000 attendees broke out into a booming rendition of the song. \n\n\n\n“The atmosphere was insane,” U.S. men’s national team midfielder Sebastian Berhalter said in a statement. “The chanting, the excitement, the energy — we felt that the whole game… them singing ‘Country Roads’ was pretty special.”\n\n\n\nA spokesperson for U.S. Soccer said that FIFA had asked teams to submit potential playlists for warmups, goals and wins. When trying to determine suitable postgame songs for wins, the team sought ones that were “both representative of American artists and would be great singalongs for the crowd.”\n\n\n\n“Take Me Home, Country Roads” and “Living On A Prayer” were the winners. The shortlist also included “Sweet Caroline,” according to the spokesperson, but England had already used that song.\n\n\n\nOver the past half century, the lyrics, “Country roads, take me home / To the place I belong / West Virginia, mountain mama / Take me home, country roads,” have become recognizable even beyond U.S. borders, as the song has cemented itself as a wildly popular tune around the world.\n\n\n\nThe World Cup, which is hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico, has turned host cities into hubs of cultural exchange as fans arrive from around the world.\n\n\n\nAmericans expressed a renewed sense of pride over their cultural staples, including Buc-ee’s and ranch dip, when tourists discovered them for the first time.\n\n\n\nAnd for many immigrants and children of immigrants, seeing the World Cup in the United States brought them a rare opportunity to celebrate two home countries in one place.\n\n\n\nSeveral World Cup viewers online said they feel singing “Country Roads” has become a way to express patriotism, support the national team and connect with fellow soccer fans worldwide.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t2026 World Cup News\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2026 World Cup\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 22\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow FIFA President Gianni Infantino is attending multiple World Cup games a day\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2026 World Cup\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 22\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLionel Messi breaks men's World Cup all-time goal record vs. Austria\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2026 World Cup\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 17\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWorld Cup Golden Boot tracker: Lionel Messi leads with five goals\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nIn Atlanta, attendees at Czechia’s match against South Africa on Thursday and Spain’s match against Saudi Arabia on Sunday were seen singing the chorus’s lyrics even after the track stopped playing. One video filmed in Boston shows a crowd of Scotland fans clapping and singing along.\n\n\n\n“Look, I love John Denver (rest his soul), but if you had told me that the entire world, apparently, knows ‘Take Me Home, Country Roads’–let alone that it would be a certified World Cup banger–I definitely would not have believed you,” one user wrote in a social media post.\n\n\n\n“I think it’s because we all want to go back to when the world made sense—now more prominent because we live in unrecognizable times. The ache of returning to something that felt safe is understandable. We are homesick,” another X user noted in their post. “In many ways, the World Cup in the USA has given people the freedom to feel what they needed: frivolity, kinship, and escape from stupid politics.”\n\n\n\nBut the song’s political undertones also sparked debate among some.\n\n\n\n“Five years ago, professional athletes were wearing BLM masks on the field. Now, packed stadiums are singing ‘Country Roads’ after Team USA advances in the World Cup,” one X user wrote in a post. “The revolution is actually being televised. Welcome to the Golden Age.”\n\n\n\nIn response, several pointed out that Denver was an outspoken left-leaning social and environmental activist until his death in 1997. His estate has previously spoken against the politicization of the song. \n\n\n\nIn 2016, after then-presidential candidate Donald Trump played “Take Me Home, Country Roads” at a rally in West Virginia, his estate shared a statement online requesting “that all candidates refrain from using his music.”\n\n\n\n“We appreciate the admiration recently expressed for John Denver and his music,” the estate wrote at the time, “and believe that all candidates can benefit from his environmental and humanitarian legacy and from his commitment for peace.”\n\n\n\nOlivia Santini contributed.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/world-cup/country-roads-john-denver-world-cup-anthem/4039753/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Angela Yang | NBC News","publishDate":"2026-06-22T19:00:03.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2282406511.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D4000%2C2668","slug":"country-roads-is-taking-the-world-cup-by-storm"},{"id":"n8jckg","title":"Poll reveals how public support for Iran war compares to other US conflicts","excerpt":"A new Gallup poll found U.S. military action against Iran received lower public approval than most major military operations since the 1980s.","content":"A new Gallup poll found U.S. military action against Iran received lower public approval than most major military operations since the 1980s.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/poll-reveals-how-public-support-iran-war-compares-other-us-conflicts","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Catherine.Stoddard@fox.com (Catherine Stoddard)","publishDate":"2026-06-20T00:16:15.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fhormuz.jpg","slug":"poll-reveals-how-public-support-for-iran-war-compares-to-other-us-conflicts"},{"id":"nfcwbu","title":"Texas students pivot to gig platforms amid historically brutal summer job market","excerpt":"A historically brutal summer job market driven by inflation and automation is forcing struggling students to abandon traditional entry-level positions and pivot to local gig platforms for work.","content":"A historically brutal summer job market driven by inflation and automation is forcing struggling students to abandon traditional entry-level positions and pivot to local gig platforms for work.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/texas-students-pivot-gig-platforms-amid-historically-brutal-summer-job-market","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Shaun.Rabb@fox.com (Shaun Rabb)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T00:53:47.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F11%2FGettyImages-651538652.jpg","slug":"texas-students-pivot-to-gig-platforms-amid-historically-brutal-summer-job-market"},{"id":"8zyetg","title":"'Ring leader' of Alvarado ICE attack sentenced to 100 years","excerpt":"The ring leader and several others involved in the Alvarado ICE attack were sentenced Tuesday almost a year after the incident at the North Texas Detention Center. FOX 4's Lori Brown is outside the Johnson County Courthouse with an update.","content":"The ring leader and several others involved in the Alvarado ICE attack were sentenced Tuesday almost a year after the incident at the North Texas Detention Center. FOX 4's Lori Brown is outside the Johnson County Courthouse with an update.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/video/fmc-fmutein2jc41ww8m","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T17:55:37.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2F72pbbeiaxl375gn2%2Fbzbpwz2bxmnf01cl.jpg","slug":"ring-leader-of-alvarado-ice-attack-sentenced-to-100-years"},{"id":"9zmlkx","title":"Where to watch the World Cup in Dallas: Klyde Warren Park hosts free screenings","excerpt":"Looking for a vibrant spot to catch the remainder of the FIFA World Cup matches? Klyde Warren Park in downtown Dallas is airing a packed lineup of games on its signature giant outdoor screen.","content":"Looking for a vibrant spot to catch the remainder of the FIFA World Cup matches? Klyde Warren Park in downtown Dallas is airing a packed lineup of games on its signature giant outdoor screen.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/klyde-warren-park-world-cup-watch-parties","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Madi.Marks@fox.com (Madi Marks)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T17:34:50.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fn-klyde-warren-mexico-watch-party-9p_00.00.02.24.jpg","slug":"where-to-watch-the-world-cup-in-dallas-klyde-warren-park-hosts-free-screenings"},{"id":"e55lno","title":"SpaceX stock tumbles 23% from its high, as average investor sees gains wiped out","excerpt":"Shares of Elon Musk’s SpaceX tech conglomerate plunged 16% Monday to close below their price on June 12, the date of the company’s massive initial public offering.\n\n\n\nIt was its third straight trading day of declines for a company that just 10 days ago orchestrated the largest IPO ever.\n\n\n\nAt Mon...","content":"Shares of Elon Musk’s SpaceX tech conglomerate plunged 16% Monday to close below their price on June 12, the date of the company’s massive initial public offering.\n\n\n\nIt was its third straight trading day of declines for a company that just 10 days ago orchestrated the largest IPO ever.\n\n\n\nAt Monday’s closing price of $154.60, the average investor who bought SpaceX shares on the open market after its debut has now seen most of their gains disappear, market data shows.\n\n\n\nShares closed at $160.90 on June 12, the day the stock began trading on the Nasdaq exchange. On June 16, they hit a high of $201.80 per share.\n\n\n\nWhen trading ended Monday afternoon, the shares were down about 23% from their peak a week earlier.\n\n\n\nThe company itself — and holders of its previously privately held shares — made more than $85 billion in the initial public offering. And with a market cap of about $2 trillion, SpaceX remains more valuable than either Walmart or Facebook parent Meta.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tElon Musk\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 12\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tElon Musk is the world's first trillionaire with SpaceX's IPO debut\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tElon Musk\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 12\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1,000,000,000,000 by any other name: A trillion in words and graphics\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nSpaceX’s sell-off came amid a broader market drawdown Monday that also saw shares of Google parent Alphabet notch their worst one-day performance in over a year.\n\n\n\nThe broad S&P 500 Index closed down 0.43%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq fell 1.3%.\n\n\n\nOil prices declined Monday to lows not seen since March amid progress in talks between the U.S. and Iran.\n\n\n\nBut that was little comfort to tech investors, who are concerned that short-term inflation will increase the debt burden of mega-cap companies that have borrowed large amounts of money to fund their artificial intelligence infrastructure.\n\n\n\nBloomberg News reported Monday that SpaceX was looking to raise at least $20 billion through a bond sale.\n\n\n\nThe move spooked investors who are “wary of the substantial cash required to fund technological ambitions,” said Jose Torres, a senior economist at Interactive Brokers financial group, in a note to clients Monday afternoon.\n\n\n\nA host of consumer-focused stocks also saw significant declines Monday, including Amazon, Chipotle, McDonald’s, Home Depot and Netflix.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/spacex-stock-tumbles/4039769/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Rob Wile | NBC News","publishDate":"2026-06-22T18:25:33.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FUS-ECONOMY-MARKETS-SPACEX-IPO-2280563055-Getty-e1782170223474.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5807%2C3270","slug":"spacex-stock-tumbles-23-from-its-high-as-average-investor-sees-gains-wiped-out"},{"id":"2ujly1","title":"Welding sparks large warehouse fire at Forest Hill recycling plant, fire chief says","excerpt":"Multiple fire crews responded to a massive warehouse blaze at an organic recycling plant in Forest Hill on Tuesday. Officials say welding sparked the fire","content":"Multiple fire crews responded to a massive warehouse blaze at an organic recycling plant in Forest Hill on Tuesday. Officials say welding sparked the fire","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/crews-work-put-out-recycling-facility-fire-forest-hill","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Amber.Kite@fox.com (Amber Kite)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T16:55:11.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F062326-sky-4-tue-1127-kdfweme002_11_27_28_mpg_00.21.21.20.jpg","slug":"welding-sparks-large-warehouse-fire-at-forest-hill-recycling-plant-fire-chief-says"},{"id":"utja66","title":"Texas fireworks sales open June 24: What to know before buying","excerpt":"Texas Fourth of July fireworks sales officially kick off this Wednesday, June 24, but fire officials warn that even simple sparklers pose a serious burn risk for kids.","content":"Texas Fourth of July fireworks sales officially kick off this Wednesday, June 24, but fire officials warn that even simple sparklers pose a serious burn risk for kids.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/texas-fireworks-sales-open-june-24-what-know-before-buying","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Joseph.Rowe@fox.com (Joseph Rowe)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T00:01:45.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox7austin.com%2Fwww.fox7austin.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-1241606434.jpg","inBriefing":true,"slug":"texas-fireworks-sales-open-june-24-what-to-know-before-buying"},{"id":"vzlz8v","title":"North Texas teen cancer survivor scores his biggest win yet","excerpt":"While the world’s best players compete for soccer’s biggest prize, one young North Texan already knows what it’s like to win the biggest battle of all.\n\n\n\nKeegan Mayes, a soccer athlete and cancer survivor, is in remission after being diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma last fall. Through chemotherap...","content":"While the world’s best players compete for soccer’s biggest prize, one young North Texan already knows what it’s like to win the biggest battle of all.\n\n\n\nKeegan Mayes, a soccer athlete and cancer survivor, is in remission after being diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma last fall. Through chemotherapy and long hours in the hospital, Mayes said his love of the game never wavered.\n\n\n\n“It’s really exciting to be able to grow up and get over cancer,” said Keegan Mayes.\n\n\n\nLast fall, a lump in Mayes’ neck doubled in size in just one week. His family initially thought it was a swollen lymph node, but on his 15th birthday, they learned it was cancer.\n\n\n\nHis mother, Wendy Mayes, said the diagnosis was devastating, but doctors quickly moved forward with a treatment plan.\n\n\n\n“That’s when we got the news that it was Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and we were obviously devastated, but we quickly had a plan,” said his mother, Wendy Mayes.\n\n\n\nChildren’s Health Pediatric Oncologist Dr. Katie Ludwig said Hodgkin’s lymphoma is one of the more survivable cancers.\n\n\n\n“Luckily, in our world of cancer, it is actually one of our most curable or one of the most survivable cancers with a cure rate of over 90%,” said Ludwig.\n\n\n\nLudwig drew up what became a winning game plan. Within a week of his diagnosis, Mayes started chemotherapy and spent countless hours in the hospital. She described the treatment as difficult and life-changing.\n\n\n\n“A lot of therapy, intense therapy, life-changing therapy,” Ludwig said.\n\n\n\nThrough it all, Mayes stayed focused on goals both on and off the soccer pitch. When he began losing his hair, he turned the moment into something he could share with friends.\n\n\n\n“We had a party where I just let my friends come over. We have hair clippers at the house, and we just buzzed my hair,” said Keegan.\n\n\n\nMayes said his soccer team helped him stay connected and positive during treatment.\n\n\n\n“Everybody cared super much on my soccer team. Everybody recognized what I was doing. And I mean, throughout treatments, I still played and I still connected. It was really easy to, instead of focusing on the bad, focus on the good and play soccer with the people I love.”\n\n\n\nWithin six months, Mayes was in remission, just in time for what he called the event of a lifetime.\n\n\n\n“One big thing happening this summer is the World Cup and we’re going to one of the games in Seattle, and there’s one in Dallas, and I’m really excited to go,” said Keegan.\n\n\n\nNow, Mayes is a cancer survivor celebrating the ultimate game-winner.\n\n\n\nThis story was originally reported for broadcast by NBC DFW. AI tools helped convert the story into a digital article, and an NBC DFW journalist edited it again before publication.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/health/north-texas-teen-cancer-survivor-scores-his-biggest-win-yet/4039742/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Bianca Castro","publishDate":"2026-06-22T17:28:09.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Fkeegan-mayes-rings-bell.png%3Ffit%3D1763%2C991%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"north-texas-teen-cancer-survivor-scores-his-biggest-win-yet"},{"id":"jhelol","title":"Austin, Houston included in NHL expansion chatter, reports say","excerpt":"The NHL is apparently considering both Austin and Houston as sites for a possible expansion hockey team, according to multiple reports.","content":"The NHL is apparently considering both Austin and Houston as sites for a possible expansion hockey team, according to multiple reports.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/sports/austin-houston-nhl-texas-expansion-discussion","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Aaron.Barker@fox.com (Aaron Barker)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T21:16:02.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox7austin.com%2Fwww.fox7austin.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F01%2FGettyImages-892475174-e1641661580915.jpg","slug":"austin-houston-included-in-nhl-expansion-chatter-reports-say"},{"id":"fdeqkx","title":"Texas 7-year-old saves toddler brother from drowning, earns rare sheriff’s commendation","excerpt":"A 7-year-old North Texas boy has been nominated for a rare police commendation after his quick thinking and bravery saved his unresponsive 1-year-old brother from a backyard swimming pool, authorities said.","content":"A 7-year-old North Texas boy has been nominated for a rare police commendation after his quick thinking and bravery saved his unresponsive 1-year-old brother from a backyard swimming pool, authorities said.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/texas-7-year-old-saves-toddler-brother-from-drowning-earns-rare-sheriffs-commendation","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Amber.Kite@fox.com (Amber Kite)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T16:38:29.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fpatrick-and-liam.png","slug":"texas-7-year-old-saves-toddler-brother-from-drowning-earns-rare-sheriffs-commendation"},{"id":"kqoyzv","title":"Dallas shooting: 1 teen killed, another wounded near West Dallas park","excerpt":"Two teenagers were shot near a West Dallas park early Tuesday, and police later recovered a handgun from a nearby creek.","content":"Two teenagers were shot near a West Dallas park early Tuesday, and police later recovered a handgun from a nearby creek.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/dallas-shooting-tipton-park","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Madi.Marks@fox.com (Madi Marks)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T11:34:27.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fkdfwu20_8142_mxf_02.06.35.14.jpg","slug":"dallas-shooting-1-teen-killed-another-wounded-near-west-dallas-park"},{"id":"gvev5s","title":"Pastor could return to NTX church where sex offender son worked","excerpt":"A North Texas pastor could return to the church where he allowed his sex offender son to work at, according to members of the church's community. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more.","content":"A North Texas pastor could return to the church where he allowed his sex offender son to work at, according to members of the church's community. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/video/fmc-o3kvaglwk6nkbcnb","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T02:41:07.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fq4cia1brqbrjgrt4%2Fk3yv9dita4bqalvo.jpg","slug":"pastor-could-return-to-ntx-church-where-sex-offender-son-worked"},{"id":"s4ewnq","title":"Haslet pastor could return to church after son's sex offender arrest controversy","excerpt":"A Haslet pastor could return to his church following an extended leave of absence following the arrest of his son, who was booked for failing to comply with mandatory sex offender registration requirements in February.","content":"A Haslet pastor could return to his church following an extended leave of absence following the arrest of his son, who was booked for failing to comply with mandatory sex offender registration requirements in February.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/haslet-pastor-could-return-church-after-sons-sex-offender-history-revealed","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Carter.Freemon@fox.com (Carter Freemon)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T01:23:50.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fheritagecontroversy.jpg","slug":"haslet-pastor-could-return-to-church-after-sons-sex-offender-arrest-controversy"},{"id":"2lmqv","title":"A plan to sell artifacts from the Titanic faces U.S. government opposition","excerpt":"A plan to auction more than 100 artifacts salvaged from the wreckage of the Titanic — including personal belongings, currency, kitchen items and decor — is facing pushback from the U.S. government, according to newly unsealed court documents.\n\n\n\nRMS Titanic Inc., the company that owns exclusive s...","content":"A plan to auction more than 100 artifacts salvaged from the wreckage of the Titanic — including personal belongings, currency, kitchen items and decor — is facing pushback from the U.S. government, according to newly unsealed court documents.\n\n\n\nRMS Titanic Inc., the company that owns exclusive salvage rights to the famous wreck in the North Atlantic, wants to sell artifacts for the first time despite previous agreements to only display them at museums and traveling exhibitions. \n\n\n\nRMS Titanic has proposed auctioning the artifacts and displaying them on a global exhibition tour in four cities, although those locations haven’t been publicly revealed. Court documents filed in the U.S. referenced the Georgia-based company’s plan to sell artifacts including a bronze cherub, a necklace of gold nuggets and a heart-shaped pendant.\n\n\n\nThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration represents U.S. interests and oversight in the wreck site. The agency contends such a sale would violate RMS Titanic’s legal obligations to the site, according to documents a judge ordered unsealed earlier this month. \n\n\n\nIn arguing that the auction should be prohibited, the government wrote that the company “does not seek the Court’s approval, does not believe that approval is required, and asserts that it is not restricted in its ability to sell” the artifacts.\n\n\n\nRepresentatives for RMS Titanic did not respond to requests for comment on Monday. Its attorneys previously said in a federal court filing that the proposed auction arrangement wouldn’t violate existing court orders and agreements about the artifacts. \n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTrending News\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApr 18\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLife jacket worn by a passenger who survived the Titanic auctioned off for over $900,000\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTrending News\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNov 23, 2025\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPocket watch belonging to couple who died together on the Titanic sells for $2.3 million\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tnews\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApr 26, 2025\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA letter written onboard the Titanic before it sank sells for almost $400,000 at auction\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nSince 1987, the company has retrieved thousands of items and even chunks of the Titanic’s hull. It makes money by exhibiting them.\n\n\n\nThe company has made attempts over the past couple of decades to sell the artifacts to fund future explorations and as it faced financial trouble. But those efforts were roundly opposed by U.S. courts along with preservation groups and relatives of the victims. Some of the salvaged items belonged to passengers aboard the ship. \n\n\n\nHowever, items saved by survivors or plucked from the water by rescuers can be sold and often fetch big sums — a life jacket worn by a passenger sold for just over $900,000 in April while a gold pocket watch given to the ship captain who rescued the survivors sold for nearly $2 million in 2024.\n\n\n\nAuctioneers say the unending fascination with the Titanic — which sank after hitting an iceberg on its maiden voyage from Europe to New York in 1912, killing more than 1,500 people — and the rarity of artifacts adds up to high demand and exorbitant prices.\n\n\n\nOpponents of selling artifacts recovered from the wreckage say the company is bound by a 1990s agreement that gave RMS Titanic exclusive salvage rights to the ship in exchange for promising to never sell those items. Undersea explorers have sometimes pushed back at the idea of selling Titanic artifacts, which they argue should be displayed in the public interest.\n\n\n\n“I don’t have a problem with people recovering artifacts from the Titanic as long as it’s done careful, with proper archaeological techniques,” said Greg Stone, a veteran ocean explorer and ocean scientist. “I’d feel better if it was a nonprofit enterprise.”\n\n\n\nThe rules governing the display and sale of Titanic artifacts are intended to preserve the wreckage for the benefit of the public and so it can’t be “picked up by billionaires for further display of their wealth and power,” said Richard Daynard, a law professor at Northeastern University School of Law in Boston who specializes in public interest advocacy.\n\n\n\n“If it’s something where someone can walk through their house and say ‘Yes, I bought this for $5 million and it’s original from the Titanic,’ that’s not a good thing,” he said.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/us-government-opposes-plan-to-sell-titanic-artifacts/4039683/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Patrick Whittle and John Seewer l The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-22T17:18:48.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2023%2F08%2FAP23241688903132.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1808%2C1296","slug":"a-plan-to-sell-artifacts-from-the-titanic-faces-us-government-opposition"},{"id":"a4cr0g","title":"Barry Manilow, Patti Smith, Carlos Santana and more mourn the death of Clive Davis","excerpt":"Music artists mourned the death of Clive Davis, one of the industry’s most powerful figures who launched or resurrected the careers of artists ranging from Whitney Houston to Carlos Santana.\n\n\n\nSantana on Monday called Davis “a visionary.” Barry Manilow said music wasn’t just business to Davis, “...","content":"Music artists mourned the death of Clive Davis, one of the industry’s most powerful figures who launched or resurrected the careers of artists ranging from Whitney Houston to Carlos Santana.\n\n\n\nSantana on Monday called Davis “a visionary.” Barry Manilow said music wasn’t just business to Davis, “it was family.” Michael Bublé said the music executive “believed in people and their dreams.” Patti Smith thanked Davis for a half century of “love and support.” \n\n\n\nDavis died Monday in his Manhattan apartment. A statement from the family says Davis “discovered, mentored, and championed the greatest artists in modern music history, leaving an indelible mark on culture that will endure for generations.”\n\n\n\nDavis was 94.\n\n\n\nHere’s some reaction to Davis’ death and his legacy.\n\n\n\nBarry Manilow\n\n\n\n“My heart is heavy with the loss of my friend Clive Davis. For fifty years we worked together, created together, argued together, and celebrated together. Yes, some would say it was business. But to Clive, it never was. It was family. And I was honored to be a part of his.” — on X.\n\n\n\nAlicia Keys\n\n\n\n“To Clive Davis, the visionary who transformed dreams into reality, leaving an indelible mark on music and lives worldwide.” — on Instagram. \n\n\n\nCarlos Santana\n\n\n\n“Clive Davis was a visionary. He could hear the intangible before anyone else could see it. He believed in Santana from the beginning, and years later he believed in us again. That kind of faith is a beautiful blessing, and I will always be grateful.\n\n\n\n“Clive understood that music is more than entertainment. Music is a healing force. It brings people together beyond fear, beyond separation, beyond borders. He dedicated his life to championing artists and helping them share their gifts with the world.\n\n\n\n“Clive recognized the light in people. He encouraged artists to trust their own voice and step into their destiny. Because of his vision, countless musicians were able to reach hearts across the planet.” — in a statement.\n\n\n\nPatti Smith\n\n\n\n“This is thanking Clive Davis for transforming music, and on a very personal note, for believing in me, shepherding my efforts and a half century of your love and support.” — on Instagram.\n\n\n\nRod Stewart\n\n\n\n“I owe Clive so much. The force behind J Records, he was the only one who believed a rock singer could sing the standards with conviction. Other labels rejected the idea, and so The Great American Songbook was born, selling close to 40 million copies.” — on Instagram.\n\n\n\nBruce Springsteen\n\n\n\nAt 22 years old, he changed my life when he signed me to Columbia Records. He treated me with the same respect and kindness as a 22-year-old nobody as he did after all my success. A great man. — on Instagram.\n\n\n\nDionne Warwick\n\n\n\n“I can think of no other record man that seemed to have that magical ability to know a hit when he heard a song. The entire music industry I’m sure will mourn his passing. He was one of a kind.” — in a statement.\n\n\n\nMichael Bublé\n\n\n\n“Heartbroken to hear of the passing of Clive Davis. Clive wasn’t just a music legend, he was a champion of artists and someone who believed in people and their dreams. Forever grateful for his guidance, his generosity, and the opportunities he gave so many of us.” — on Instagram.\n\n\n\nPaul Stanley\n\n\n\n“The music world and all those who have loved music for 6 decades have lost the visionary and champion of so many artists in so many genres. A one of a kind genius.” — on X.\n\n\n\nStephen Bishop, songwriter and guitarist\n\n\n\n“Clive did so much for artists and for the music business as a whole. He was truly one of a kind and lived an incredibly full and remarkable life. If you knew him, you knew he genuinely cared about artists. He could be tough, but he was always fair.” — on X.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/music-artists-mourn-death-of-clive-davis/4039694/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-22T17:15:37.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FClive-Davis-and-the-Recording-Academy-Pre-GRAMMY-G-2259333106-Getty.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5000%2C3707","slug":"barry-manilow-patti-smith-carlos-santana-and-more-mourn-the-death-of-clive-davis"},{"id":"mvgbc","title":"Scary Mommy founder Jill Smokler dies of brain cancer at 48","excerpt":"Jill Smokler was one of the first and most vocal parents to share a raw and honest version of motherhood through her writing and website “Scary Mommy.”\n\n\n\nAfter being diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer two years ago, the mom of three died on Monday at age 48.\n\n\n\nSmokler’s brother M...","content":"Jill Smokler was one of the first and most vocal parents to share a raw and honest version of motherhood through her writing and website “Scary Mommy.”\n\n\n\nAfter being diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer two years ago, the mom of three died on Monday at age 48.\n\n\n\nSmokler’s brother Matt Epstein confirmed her passing and shared a family statement with TODAY.com: “Jill spent her life telling the truth about motherhood — that it could be wonderful and impossible in the very same breath — and in doing so, she gave millions of women permission to stop pretending and feel a little less alone. She was funny, fearless, generous, and entirely herself. More than anything she built, Jill was proudest of her three children, Lily, Ben, and Evan. We are heartbroken to lose her, and endlessly proud of the mark she left on the world.”\n\n\n\nThe obituary shared by the family describes Smokler’s contribution to the parenting conversation by saying she “wrote about the parts of motherhood that weren’t supposed to be said aloud: the mess, the boredom, the guilt, the flashes of rage, and the love so big it somehow made it all worthwhile. Scary Mommy wasn’t just a website. It was permission: to laugh, to admit it was hard, to tell the truth, and to be a great mother without pretending to enjoy every single second of it.”\n\n\n\nSmokler started the “Scary Mommy” blog when she was home with three kids under 4. Now Evan, Ben and Lily are in their late teens and early 20s.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn her first interview since receiving her glioblastoma diagnosis, Smokler told TODAY.com that she was feeling “not great. I keep alternating between feeling so profoundly sad and so pissed off.”\n\n\n\nAs always, Smokler didn’t hold back.\n\n\n\nJill Smokler with her daughter Lily. Her blog helped other women realize they weren’t alone in loving their kids and also finding parenting really, really hard. (Courtesy Jill Smokler)\n\n\n\nAccording to Cleveland Clinic, the fast-spreading brain cancer has no cure and life expectancy is 12 to 18 months. Roughly 7% of glioblastoma patients live beyond five years.\n\n\n\nWhen Smokler shared her diagnosis on social media on May 3, 2024, she wrote: “Glioblastoma was not on my 2024 bingo card, alas here we are. Life changes fast, friends.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“It’s been described to me as an octopus with tentacles,” Smokler told TODAY.com about her stage 4 cancer. “It’s not a one-time thing. It keeps coming back.”\n\n\n\nJill with her two sons, Evan and Ben. She started the “Scary Mommy” blog when she was home with three kids under 4. (Courtesy Jill Smokler)\n\n\n\n“All I want to do is spend time with my kids, ideally on a beach because that’s my happy place,” Smokler shared at the time. “It’s so ridiculously bittersweet — I am trying to focus on the sweet part.”\n\n\n\nThis story first appeared on TODAY.com. More from TODAY:\n\n\n\n\nSee Savannah Guthrie’s Father’s Day Tribute to ‘Hero’ Husband Michael Feldman\n\n\n\nWhat Anne Hathaway Said About Fertility Struggles Prior to Pregnancy Announcement at 43\n\n\n\nAll-Star Carl Crawford Lost to the Phillies in the World Series. Now His Son Justin Is Playing for Them\n\n\n\n\n\nThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/jill-smokler-dead-48/4039696/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Rosie Colosi and Elise Solé | TODAY","publishDate":"2026-06-22T17:04:40.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-166172453-e1782164954844.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D3000%2C1690","slug":"scary-mommy-founder-jill-smokler-dies-of-brain-cancer-at-48"},{"id":"yjfcsr","title":"Senate passes bipartisan housing bill aimed at raising supply, lowering prices","excerpt":"The Senate passed a bipartisan housing bill on Monday that aims to reduce federal regulations and expand local control, one of the most sweeping efforts in recent decades to increase supply and bring down prices.\n\n\n\nThe bill, which passed 85-5 and now heads to the House, has been the focus of int...","content":"The Senate passed a bipartisan housing bill on Monday that aims to reduce federal regulations and expand local control, one of the most sweeping efforts in recent decades to increase supply and bring down prices.\n\n\n\nThe bill, which passed 85-5 and now heads to the House, has been the focus of intense negotiations in recent weeks as lawmakers in both parties try to address housing costs in an election year. The final version of the legislation bans corporate investors from buying single-family homes but doesn’t include a Senate provision that would have required investors to sell newly constructed homes within seven years.\n\n\n\nThe measure was the result of years of work to “lower costs, expand housing supply, cut red tape, protect taxpayers, and help more Americans achieve the dream of homeownership,” said Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott, R-S.C., who worked with Democrats to get the bill passed.\n\n\n\nMassachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, the top Democrat on the banking panel, said it is the most significant housing bill to pass Congress since 1990, when the average home in America was sold for $150,000. Now it costs more than $500,000, she said.\n\n\n\nThe bill “acknowledges that the federal government has a role to play in lowering housing prices,” Warren told The Associated Press. “For the first time ever, private equity will be blocked from buying up single-family homes and trying to turn housing into one more Wall Street investment.”\n\n\n\nSenate passage of the bill shapes up as a rare bipartisan legislative achievement when much of Republicans’ agenda has stalled. The House is expected to give final approval later this week and send the bill to President Donald Trump, who has signaled his support.\n\n\n\nDemocratic Rep. Maxine Waters of California, who helped negotiate the legislation, said it was a “huge step toward finally addressing the affordable housing and homelessness crises in this country.”\n\n\n\nHousing costs are a concern for both parties\n\n\n\nRepublicans and Democrats have embraced the bill as a way to show they are addressing the nation’s affordability crisis, driven in part by rising home prices due to a shortage of affordable housing. The U.S. housing market has been in a slump dating back to 2022, when mortgage rates began to climb from pandemic-era lows.\n\n\n\nSales of previously occupied U.S. homes have been hovering close to a 4-million annual pace going back to 2023 — well short of the 5.2-million annual pace that’s historically been the norm. Sales slowed last year to a 30-year low and have remained sluggish so far this year, declining in January and February versus a year earlier.\n\n\n\nThe Economic Report of the President in April found a shortage of 10 million homes, while a report this month from the Joint Center For Housing Studies at Harvard University found sales of existing homes were at three-decade lows and inventories were rising due to high home buying costs. “Cost burdens for both renters and owners continue to climb, while assistance remains profoundly underfunded,” the report said.\n\n\n\nWhile the median U.S. monthly rent has been declining for nearly three years, it was still 17.2% higher in May than it was before the pandemic, according to data from Realtor.com.\n\n\n\nChanges for grants, Section 8 and manufactured housing\n\n\n\nTo increase the supply of housing, the bill would streamline environmental reviews and speed up the construction process.\n\n\n\nIt would offer funding to local governments that build more housing, including Community Development Block Grant money to places exceeding the median rate of homebuilding. It would also provide new dollars for communities to turn abandoned infrastructure into housing, and offers a framework for communities that want to reform outdated zoning regulations, which often limit larger housing developments.\n\n\n\nThe legislation would allow banks to invest more in affordable housing and raise limits on the number of public housing units that can receive private financing through Section 8 funding to rehabilitate properties. And it would remove outdated requirements and expand federal financing to make manufactured homes more affordable.\n\n\n\n“Manufactured housing produces some of the most cost-effective housing in America, but access to financing has been tightly restricted,” Warren said. “This creates the opportunity for more manufactured housing and, at the same time, creates a structure for people living in manufactured housing communities to organize and protect their investment in their homes.”\n\n\n\nLawmakers compromised on a disaster program\n\n\n\nOne of the sticking points between the two chambers was over a federal disaster recovery program.\n\n\n\nAn earlier Senate bill had permanently authorized block grant recovery funds, a change intended to ensure that funding requests aren’t needed after every disaster. House lawmakers opposed that provision because of concerns over how the program was run, so they agreed on a three-year authorization instead.\n\n\n\nThe final bill has received widespread support in the housing community, both from organizations representing landlords and large property owners as well as groups that advocate for tenants and low-income renters.\n\n\n\n“There is no magic wand that will fix this crisis overnight, and no single piece of legislation is perfect,” said David Dworkin, chief executive of the National Housing Conference, the nation’s oldest housing coalition.\n\n\n\n“Compromise demands that. But this bill is a significant down payment on a long-term effort to make housing more affordable for all Americans.”","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/politics/senate-bipartisan-housing-bill/4039690/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Michael Casey and Mary Clare Jalonick | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-22T16:18:04.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FCAPTIOL.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1200%2C675","slug":"senate-passes-bipartisan-housing-bill-aimed-at-raising-supply-lowering-prices"},{"id":"132hb1","title":"NTX youth baseball team OK after getting caught in floods","excerpt":"A youth baseball team from Parker County was in Mississippi for a tournament when the area experienced intense flooding from the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more.","content":"A youth baseball team from Parker County was in Mississippi for a tournament when the area experienced intense flooding from the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/video/fmc-tcqh9vy5s71mka5z","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T22:41:51.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Frrg3fn1ovb0vyv1u%2Foxi8537ks76gy44q.jpg","slug":"ntx-youth-baseball-team-ok-after-getting-caught-in-floods"},{"id":"6vzq1p","title":"Suspect arrested after Dallas woman's body found in freezer","excerpt":"Police have arrested a murder suspect in connection with a Dallas homicide where a woman's body was found in the freezer of a home. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more on the relationship between the victim and the suspect.","content":"Police have arrested a murder suspect in connection with a Dallas homicide where a woman's body was found in the freezer of a home. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more on the relationship between the victim and the suspect.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/video/fmc-2e26pwmc3zmzljma","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T22:21:42.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2F00eigctk99ibexzz%2Fsbki7c743dvq5nr7.jpg","slug":"suspect-arrested-after-dallas-womans-body-found-in-freezer"},{"id":"oxw1xt","title":"How FIFA President Gianni Infantino is attending multiple World Cup games a day","excerpt":"If you’ve been watching multiple World Cup games a day, there’s a good chance you’ve seen the FIFA president on more than one occasion.\n\n\n\nYes, your eyes are not tricking you.\n\n\n\nGianni Infantino has been making headlines for attending several World Cup games a day this summer, even if the distan...","content":"If you’ve been watching multiple World Cup games a day, there’s a good chance you’ve seen the FIFA president on more than one occasion.\n\n\n\nYes, your eyes are not tricking you.\n\n\n\nGianni Infantino has been making headlines for attending several World Cup games a day this summer, even if the distance between the host cities are quite far.\n\n\n\nOn opening day, he was in Mexico City for Mexico vs. South Africa. Just a few hours later, he was in Guadalajara watching South Korea vs. Czechia. The next day? Los Angeles for the United States’ opener vs. Paraguay. Then on Saturday, he managed to make it to both San Francisco and Vancouver for two more matches.\n\n\n\nThat’s about 1,759 miles in total between each city’s host venue. And that’s just three days.\n\n\n\nFIFA sources, according to The Athletic, said Infantino’s goal is to attend “as many matches as possible.” Usually it’s been two games a day. \n\n\n\nThe Guardian added that he’s traveling via a private jet provided by Qatar Airways, which is part of a sponsorship deal. Infantino attended Qatar’s opener vs. Switzerland in the San Francisco Bay Area on June 13.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWorld Cup\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 19\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow is the FIFA president attending multiple games each day?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFIFA\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDec 9, 2025\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tInfantino accused of breaching FIFA's ethics codes after Trump gets peace prize\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2026 World Cup\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOct 6, 2025\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow Trump and Infantino's friendship is shaping the 2026 World Cup\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nA FIFA statement to The Athletic read: “As we have consistently stated, FIFA has put in place rules which establish the framework for flights and travel by any FIFA official. The FIFA President routinely travels, together with relevant officials, on business and tournament-related matters and strives to visit member associations of FIFA whenever he can.\n\n\n\n“Sometimes travel is organised on commercial (including low-cost) airlines and sometimes it is on private charter, depending on which is more efficient and cost-effective under the circumstances. FIFA pays travel costs.”\n\n\n\nEnvironmental groups have raised concerns due to the air mileage being accumulated. The environmental section of FIFA’s sustainability strategy mentions it seeks to “raise awareness of climate change and promote responsible consumption among relevant stakeholders.”\n\n\n\nSo while fans travel to follow their respective countries at the game, Infantino alone could accrue more time spent in the air than anyone.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/world-cup/fifa-president-gianni-infantino-attend-games/4039643/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Sanjesh Singh","publishDate":"2026-06-22T16:00:03.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2282184151-e1782158082984.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5144%2C3060","slug":"how-fifa-president-gianni-infantino-is-attending-multiple-world-cup-games-a-day"},{"id":"3fddr3","title":"The AIDS Memorial Quilt made a fearful epidemic powerfully human","excerpt":"It is more than 50 tons of fabric and compassion, and the Library of Congress describes it as the largest communal art project in the world.\n\n\n\nThe AIDS Memorial Quilt was stitched from the lives of those dying from an epidemic that many in the government and public feared and failed to address. ...","content":"It is more than 50 tons of fabric and compassion, and the Library of Congress describes it as the largest communal art project in the world.\n\n\n\nThe AIDS Memorial Quilt was stitched from the lives of those dying from an epidemic that many in the government and public feared and failed to address. There was stigma and misunderstanding in the earliest days around the most prominent groups affected: men who had sex with men, Haitians and people with hemophilia, a rare blood disorder.\n\n\n\nQuietly, the virus spread — to wives, to children — showing once again that humanity has no borders.\n\n\n\nWhile activists screamed for assistance and once-vibrant loved ones withered in hospital beds from opportunistic diseases, the quilt was born. Panel by panel, handmade by the hundreds and then the thousands, it remembered the people lost.\n\n\n\n“Everybody told me it was the stupidest thing they’d ever heard of, but I ignored them and kept going and found people who shared the vision,” activist Cleve Jones once told the BBC about his idea. Quilts are traditionally made of castoffs turned into something comforting, he said. He thought an AIDS quilt would be therapy.\n\n\n\nEach panel measures three feet by six feet, he said — “the approximate size of a grave.”\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAmerica250\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 18\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow to watch the Sail4th 250 parade: Details, date, time, channel and stream\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAmerica250\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 15\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA diamond, letters and a whale bone: What's inside the America 250 time capsule\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nPanels feature personal touches like portraits, nicknames, military ranks, scraps of clothing and care: “Friends for life.” “I miss you constantly.” “Brothers. Beloved sons.” Hearts, rainbows, flowers.\n\n\n\nThe quilt made its debut on the National Mall in Washington in 1987, six years after AIDS was identified. With almost 2,000 panels, it was larger than a football field and helped to make the epidemic impossible to ignore. Visitors walked its expanse, some stunned into silence.\n\n\n\nThe mid-1980s were marked by other feats of collective activism. “We Are the World.” Hands Across America. “Do They Know it’s Christmas?” Farm Aid. So many earnest concerts.\n\n\n\nThe quilt made more gentle noise. In its last complete appearance on the National Mall in 1996, it covered the expanse, the Smithsonian says. That’s a mile long, between the Capitol and the Washington Monument, a lawn with decades of American activism stamped into the ground.\n\n\n\nThe quilt held 40,000 panels. It has almost 50,000 now.\n\n\n\nThe National AIDS Memorial invites people to make more. It’s a reminder there is no cure and the threat remains: Cuts in U.S. foreign aid have reawakened the possibility of AIDS wards in vulnerable places like southern Africa.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPart of a recurring series, “American Objects,” marking the 250th anniversary of the United States.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/aids-memorial-quilt-history/4039646/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Cara Anna | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-22T15:37:56.000Z","category":"library","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26173631534193.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D2998%2C1980","slug":"the-aids-memorial-quilt-made-a-fearful-epidemic-powerfully-human"},{"id":"bfxrxg","title":"Texas board prepares vote on curriculum changes that expand Bible instruction","excerpt":"A major debate over what Texas students should learn in public school classrooms is returning to the spotlight as the State Board of Education prepares to vote on sweeping curriculum changes later this week.\n\n\n\nThe proposed revisions would increase the emphasis on the Christian Bible, along with ...","content":"A major debate over what Texas students should learn in public school classrooms is returning to the spotlight as the State Board of Education prepares to vote on sweeping curriculum changes later this week.\n\n\n\nThe proposed revisions would increase the emphasis on the Christian Bible, along with Texas, U.S. and European history, while reducing attention to other religions and some global perspectives.\n\n\n\nThe changes are part of a review of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, or TEKS, the state’s curriculum standards that outline what students are expected to learn in the classroom.\n\n\n\nThe 15-member State Board of Education, which is elected by Texas voters, includes 10 Republicans and five Democrats.\n\n\n\nAmong the proposed changes, the board would eliminate the sixth-grade World Cultures course. The proposal would also remove content related to how race and ethnicity have negatively affected people in society and how minority groups have been marginalized.\n\n\n\nThe revisions would introduce a dozen additional Bible stories and passages into early grade levels through picture books, including stories such as Noah’s Ark and David and Goliath.\n\n\n\nSupporters and opponents shared their views during public testimony on Monday.\n\n\n\nSome speakers argued that understanding biblical teachings is necessary to fully understand American and Texas history.\n\n\n\nOthers said the proposal places too much emphasis on Christianity and could blur the line between teaching about religion and teaching religion.\n\n\n\n“This list is full of Christian texts that are inappropriate for public school classrooms,” Joshua Bixler told board members. “As a rabbi and a parent of Jewish kids, I think it is vital that this board make a distinction between teaching about religion and teaching religion. This list will force teachers to cross that line.”\n\n\n\nAshley Cash of Lubbock voiced support for the proposal.\n\n\n\n“Context matters. We have to recognize our Judeo-Christian heritage and its influence on both Texas and American institutions,” Cash said. “Helping students understand moral, cultural, and civic traditions, our laws, our institutions, and our way of life.”\n\n\n\nA final vote is expected later this week.\n\n\n\nIf approved, the revised curriculum standards would be implemented in Texas classrooms by the 2030 school year.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/politics/lone-star-politics/texas-board-vote-curriculum-bible-instruction/4039665/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Phil Prazan","publishDate":"2026-06-22T15:32:57.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FBible-1.png%3Ffit%3D859%2C483%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"texas-board-prepares-vote-on-curriculum-changes-that-expand-bible-instruction"},{"id":"bsu5en","title":"Judge says roommate of Charlie Kirk murder suspect won't testify in person in preliminary hearing","excerpt":"The Utah judge in the murder case of Charlie Kirk’s killing has denied a defense request to force Tyler Robinson’s former roommate to testify in person during the preliminary hearing, saying that the credibility of any testimony can be challenged later if the case goes to trial.\n\n\n\nJudge Tony Gra...","content":"The Utah judge in the murder case of Charlie Kirk’s killing has denied a defense request to force Tyler Robinson’s former roommate to testify in person during the preliminary hearing, saying that the credibility of any testimony can be challenged later if the case goes to trial.\n\n\n\nJudge Tony Graf made the ruling during a hearing Monday morning, saying the purpose of a preliminary hearing is to establish whether there is enough evidence to justify bringing the case to trial, not to determine whether someone is innocent or guilty.\n\n\n\nGraf also postponed a ruling on whether prosecutors could face sanctions for comments to the media about a bullet fragment recovered from the conservative activist’s body until Friday. The defense team had asked Judge Tony Graf to block the death penalty in the case, claiming the prosecutors’ comments could sway potential jurors regarding his guilt.\n\n\n\nRobinson, 23, has not yet entered a plea. He is charged with aggravated murder in the Sept. 10 killing of Kirk, a close ally of President Donald Trump who was shot in the neck while addressing a crowd of thousands at Utah Valley University.\n\n\n\n\n\nProsecutors have said DNA consistent with Robinson’s was found on the trigger of the rifle, the fired cartridge casing and two unfired cartridges. Defense attorneys note that forensic reports indicate multiple people’s DNA was found on some items, which they say requires a more complex analysis.\n\n\n\nRobinson reportedly texted his roommate, who was also his romantic partner, that he targeted Kirk because he “had enough of his hatred,” prosecutors have said.\n\n\n\nRobinson’s defense team asked the judge to block prosecutors from using recorded statements from the roommate in the preliminary hearing, set to begin on July 6. The roommate should be brought to testify in person, the defense attorneys said, so that Robinson can exercise his right to confront witnesses in person and challenge their credibility. But Graf denied that request, saying the time for challenging witnesses will come later. \n\n\n\n“The Utah Supreme Court has repeatedly emphasized that a preliminary hearing is not a trial on the merits, but a gateway to the finder of fact,” Graf said. The task of determining whether a witness is credible is a job for the jury if the case goes to trial, he said.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe case has attracted widespread attention, and online speculation and conspiracy theories grew after the defense team disclosed in public court documents that initial tests were inconclusive to determine whether the bullet was fired from the suspected murder weapon.\n\n\n\nConjecture over that evidence fueled unsubstantiated conspiracy theories that there might have been a second shooter, or that his death was staged. Attorneys on both sides have raised concerns that the misinformation and extensive media attention could taint the potential jury pool. \n\n\n\nJudge Graf held a hearing earlier this month over whether prosecutors should be held in contempt for their comments about the bullet. \n\n\n\nRobinson’s attorneys accused prosecutors including Deputy Utah County Attorney Christopher Ballard of trying to influence potential jurors by going on a “media tour” to talk about ballistics evidence in the case. \n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCrime and Courts\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFeb 3\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDefense objects to showing videos of Charlie Kirk's killing in murder case\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCrime and Courts\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDec 29, 2025\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCourt releases transcript from closed hearing for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nBallard argued at the June 12 hearing that he didn’t speak to the media about case specifics, and he only remarked generally about how ballistics testing can be inconclusive.\n\n\n\n___\n\n\n\nBrown reported from Denver and Boone from Boise, Idaho. Associated Press reporter Hannah Schoenbaum contributed from Salt Lake City.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/tyler-robinson-roommate-preliminary-hearing/4039630/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Matthew Brown and Rebecca Boone | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-22T15:10:54.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26163727797982.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D2800%2C1939","slug":"judge-says-roommate-of-charlie-kirk-murder-suspect-wont-testify-in-person-in-preliminary-hearing"},{"id":"htemkz","title":"Ticket trouble resolved for young North Texas soccer fan","excerpt":"A few days before Messi Monday, a North Texas family learned their World Cup tickets, purchased on a third-party platform, couldn’t be delivered. They asked NBC 5 for help.\n\n\n\n‘COUNTING DOWN THE DAYS’\n\n\n\nWearing Argentina’s away jersey, 15-year-old Cade Tolin headed to Dallas Stadium to see his f...","content":"A few days before Messi Monday, a North Texas family learned their World Cup tickets, purchased on a third-party platform, couldn’t be delivered. They asked NBC 5 for help.\n\n\n\n‘COUNTING DOWN THE DAYS’\n\n\n\nWearing Argentina’s away jersey, 15-year-old Cade Tolin headed to Dallas Stadium to see his favorite player, Lionel Messi, take the pitch in the World Cup.\n\n\n\n“I’ve just been waiting, counting down the days,” Tolin said.\n\n\n\nBut it almost didn’t happen. \n\n\n\nAbout a week before the match, Tolin’s mom, Jennifer Stevens, said she received a notification from StubHub. The tickets the family bought in November were not available. The search for replacement tickets showed no other options.\n\n\n\n“Mom panic sets in at the highest level,” Stevens said. “You want to make things happen for your kid. You want their dreams to come true. We called StubHub. My husband spent hours on the phone. There was just no resolution,” Stevens told NBC 5 Responds.\n\n\n\nStevens said the two tickets were a Christmas gift for Tolin, purchased for a few hundred dollars before the family knew what teams were playing at Dallas Stadium. It would turn out they had tickets to the June 22 match between Austria and defending World Cup Champions Argentina.\n\n\n\n“For kids, for a worldwide opportunity to celebrate unity instead of division, to celebrate something that brings us together,” said Stevens. “For families to have to struggle at the end of the day because the price tag is bigger or better, it’s just really hard.”\n\n\n\nNEW TICKETS\n\n\n\nStevens contacted NBC 5. In an email to NBC 5 Responds, StubHub wrote, “Our Customer Care Team is in contact with the family and securing them tickets to the match. We understand that attending the World Cup represents a significant investment in time and money, and we take our responsibility to every fan who books through our platform seriously.”\n\n\n\nStubHub also wrote, “Many of the issues fans are facing trace back to the event organizer’s poor technology infrastructure, newly-announced transfer restrictions, and a new app that was launched just a month ago ahead of such a major event. All of these decisions by the event organizer have created significant confusion and delays for fans.”\n\n\n\nStubHub continued, “Regardless of the cause, when sellers don’t deliver tickets on time, StubHub investigates and takes action, including permanent bans and financial penalties. Every order on StubHub is backed by our FanProtect Guarantee: if a ticket doesn’t arrive or isn’t valid for entry, we work to find a replacement, issue a full refund or send a 120% credit to fans.”\n\n\n\nNBC 5 Responds asked FIFA about the Stevens’ tickets. \n\n\n\nIn an email, a FIFA spokesperson wrote, “FIFA.com/tickets (primary ticket sales and the official resale/exchange platform) is the official ticket sales channel for the FIFA World Cup 2026. FIFA can guarantee the validity and delivery of tickets purchased through its official platforms.”\n\n\n\nWhen NBC 5 read through FIFA’s FAQ section of its website, it said, “If you purchased tickets through a third-party platform, please contact them directly. We are unable to access or manage tickets purchased outside of FIFA’s official sales channels.”\n\n\n\nIt also said, “We strongly encourage you to purchase all tickets only through FIFA.com/tickets, the official and preferred source for FIFA World Cup 2026™ tickets.”\n\n\n\nThe website noted, “Transferring tickets to third-party platforms or accounts is discouraged as it may result in issues, including the inability to cancel or accept transfers. To ensure a secure and valid transfer process between FIFA accounts, please use the Ticket Transfer feature.”\n\n\n\nFANS’ ADVICE\n\n\n\nStevens said the family bought tickets where they could find them to send Tolin to a World Cup match.\n\n\n\n“He’s the best kid. He’s a straight-A student and works hard,” Stevens said of Tolin. \n\n\n\nTicket trouble resolved for young North Texas soccer fan (Stevens Family)\n\n\n\nWhen his soccer dream almost didn’t come true, Stevens said persistence is likely what paid off.\n\n\n\n“We would have stayed on the phone with StubHub till this morning,” Stevens said. “I don’t know if it ever would have played out. But what I do know is if you give up, it won’t work, so keep going.”\n\n\n\nTicket trouble resolved for young North Texas soccer fan (Stevens Family)\n\n\n\nNBC 5 Responds is committed to researching your concerns and recovering your money. Our goal is to get you answers and, if possible, solutions and a resolution. Call us at 844-5RESPND (844-573-7763) or fill out our customer complaint form.\n\n\n\n\n\n\tGet top local stories in DFW delivered to you every morning. Sign up for NBC DFW’s News Headlines newsletter.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/world-cup/young-fans-ticket-trouble-resolved/4039648/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Diana Zoga and Robin Carter","publishDate":"2026-06-22T15:03:29.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FCade-Tolin-and-Jennifer-Stevens.png%3Ffit%3D730%2C406%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"ticket-trouble-resolved-for-young-north-texas-soccer-fan"},{"id":"wq7me","title":"Nancy Guthrie case: Second note sent to media outlets said she had died","excerpt":"The second note sent to media outlets following the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie indicated that she had died but contained no apology or request for payment for the release of her body, three people familiar with the matter told NBC News.\n\n\n\nThe existence of the note was known, but the contents...","content":"The second note sent to media outlets following the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie indicated that she had died but contained no apology or request for payment for the release of her body, three people familiar with the matter told NBC News.\n\n\n\nThe existence of the note was known, but the contents, specifically that it said Guthrie had died, had not been previously disclosed.\n\n\n\nGuthrie, the mother of the “TODAY” show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing from her home near Tucson, Arizona, on Feb. 1, and the circumstances of her disappearance remain a mystery.\n\n\n\nNancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen the previous night around 9:45 p.m. Ten days after she was reported missing, the FBI recovered chilling doorbell camera images of an armed and masked man outside her home on the morning of her disappearance. The FBI has since described that man as a suspect.\n\n\n\nNBC News has previously reported that investigators involved in the case have examined two notes sent to media outlets in the wake of Guthrie’s disappearance and believe they are potentially credible.\n\n\n\nImages posted to X by FBI Phoenix on Feb. 12, 2026, show surveillance footage of a masked man and a black Ozark Trail brand backpack. (FBI Phoenix)\n\n\n\nThe first note said Guthrie was safe and requested cryptocurrency in exchange for her release. The second note did not ask for money and differed “in almost every way” from the first, NBC News has previously reported, quoting Jessica Bobula, the news director for local TV station KOLD, which received both notes.\n\n\n\nAfter the second note was sent, Savannah Guthrie addressed her mother’s possible kidnapping in an Instagram video, saying the family would “pay” for her return.\n\n\n\n“We received your message and we understand,” Savannah Guthrie said, seated alongside her brother, Camron, and sister, Annie. “We beg you now to return our mother to us so that we can celebrate with her. This is the only way we will have peace.”\n\n\n\n“This is very valuable to us, and we will pay,” Savannah Guthrie said in closing, holding her siblings’ hands.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tToday Show\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 8\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSavannah Guthrie opens up about returning to work after mom Nancy's disappearance: ‘Not easy'\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tToday Show\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 10\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSavannah Guthrie shares a video compilation of her missing mother on Mother's Day\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nGuthrie’s 20-second video did not provide specifics about the message she referenced.\n\n\n\nThe FBI has described the suspect seen in the surveillance footage as a man of average build, 5 feet, 9 inches to 5 feet, 10 inches tall, wearing a black Ozark Trail Hiker Pack 25-liter backpack.\n\n\n\nSavannah Guthrie has said her family was still hoping for answers. In a video posted to her Instagram account on Feb. 15, she addressed whomever had her mother or knew where she was, saying, “It is never too late to do the right thing.”\n\n\n\nAnyone with information is asked to contact 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324).","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/nancy-guthrie-case-second-note/4039638/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Tom Winter and Andrew Blankstein | NBC News","publishDate":"2026-06-22T14:44:39.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FUSATSI_28477681-e1782156897798.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D7008%2C3948","slug":"nancy-guthrie-case-second-note-sent-to-media-outlets-said-she-had-died"},{"id":"68u51o","title":"Lake Placid and NYC form committee to explore hosting future Winter Olympics","excerpt":"The state of New York is forming an exploratory committee to consider whether Lake Placid and New York City should bid to co-host a future Winter Olympics.\n\n\n\nThe announcement Monday from Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office suggested a dual-hosting format, the likes of which Milan and Cortina pulled off a...","content":"The state of New York is forming an exploratory committee to consider whether Lake Placid and New York City should bid to co-host a future Winter Olympics.\n\n\n\nThe announcement Monday from Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office suggested a dual-hosting format, the likes of which Milan and Cortina pulled off at this year’s Olympics.\n\n\n\nIt does not mention a year, though with the 2034 Games going to Salt Lake City and with Switzerland tabbed as the preferred bidder for 2038, the first likely available spot for New York to host would be 2042.\n\n\n\n“The time is now to return the Olympic flame back to New York,” Hochul said.\n\n\n\nLake Placid hosted the Winter Olympics in 1932 and 1980 — the year of the “Miracle on Ice” when the underdog U.S beat the Soviet Union in men’s hockey on home ice. It also spent time in the mix as an emergency backup for this year’s sliding sports when the venue in Cortina was riddled with construction delays.\n\n\n\nThe exploratory committee will take about a year to complete its work. The formation of the committee does not mean New York is officially involved in a bid process. The chair of the committee will be Ashley Walden, president and CEO of the Olympic Regional Development Authority.\n\n\n\nAlso among those on the committee is Assemblyman Robert Carroll, who was in Italy for the Games in February and often has said how the Milan Cortina model is one that could work in New York.\n\n\n\nLake Placid is among the few former hosts expected to have reliable enough weather to be able to host the Games by 2050, according to a recent climate change study.\n\n\n\nThe 2030 Olympics will be held in the French Alps.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/lake-placid-nyc-winter-olympics/4039603/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-22T14:40:24.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FLuge-Milano-Cortina-2026-Winter-Olympics-Day-5-2261119665-Getty.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D3051%2C2035","slug":"lake-placid-and-nyc-form-committee-to-explore-hosting-future-winter-olympics"},{"id":"u7e51b","title":"The Dallas Cowboys start training camp July 28 with no major holdouts expected","excerpt":"The Dallas Cowboys return to Oxnard, CA, for training camp next month (July 28).\n\n\n\nThey’ll spend two weeks there before joining the Los Angeles Rams for joint practice on August 11; the New Orleans Saints will join the Cowboys in Oxnard for another joint practice the following week (Aug. 18), ah...","content":"The Dallas Cowboys return to Oxnard, CA, for training camp next month (July 28).\n\n\n\nThey’ll spend two weeks there before joining the Los Angeles Rams for joint practice on August 11; the New Orleans Saints will join the Cowboys in Oxnard for another joint practice the following week (Aug. 18), ahead of their final preseason game on Aug. 28th in Arlington.\n\n\n\nThe Cowboys also play the Seattle Seahawks, fresh off their Super Bowl championship, on the road Saturday, Aug. 15, before traveling to Arizona for a game against the Cardinals the following Saturday.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Cowboys will return to North Texas after the Cardinals game.\n\n\n\nThe New Orleans Saints are led by former Cowboys offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, who went 6-11 in his first year as head coach. The Saints also drafted Allen High School grad Jordyn Tyson in the first round.\n\n\n\nThe Cowboys previously hosted the Rams for joint practices last year. The Rams have proverbially won the offseason, with trades for Arlington’s Myles Garrett, who is coming off an award-winning and record-setting season with the Cleveland Browns, and Trent McDuffie, who won two Super Bowls with the Kansas City Chiefs. The Rams are also led by Highland Park’s Matthew Stafford, the reigning league MVP.\n\n\n\nThis is Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer’s second season at the helm; the Cowboys finished 7-9-1 and fielded one of the worst defenses in team history. \n\n\n\n“It’s a little harder to carry the pads later into the season,” Schottenheimer said. “I do think, talking with our sports science people, there’s a different way to really build some calluses during training camp. And then when the season starts, we’re going to have a hard type of week, a medium type of week, and a light type of week. I think that’s all the stuff that I’ve learned, and am using the people who are experts more than me on how the body works and how the body recovers.”\n\n\n\nThe Cowboys also made key additions to the defense with new coordinator Christian Parker joining from Philadelphia and two first-round picks, Caleb Downs and Malachi Lawrence.\n\n\n\nThe Cowboys wrapped up Mandatory Minicamp last week. George Pickens attended after signing the franchise tag and pledging not to hold out this season despite not having a long-term deal.\n\n\n\nThe Cowboys’ full daily training camp schedule will be released later this week.\nThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/nfl/the-dallas-cowboys-start-training-camp-on-july-28-with-no-major-holdouts-expected/4039634/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Charles Nichelson","publishDate":"2026-06-22T14:37:57.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2228983028.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5804%2C3869","slug":"the-dallas-cowboys-start-training-camp-july-28-with-no-major-holdouts-expected"},{"id":"ixvboy","title":"Messi, Argentina play final group stage game of 2026 World Cup at Dallas Stadium","excerpt":"The FIFA World Cup group stage wraps up Saturday night with concurrent games. Argentina plays Jordan at Dallas Stadium; Algeria plays Austria at Kansas City Stadium, both at 9 p.m. CST – the winner will also clinch a spot in the knockout round.\n\n\n\nArgentina already wrapped up Group J with a 2-0 w...","content":"The FIFA World Cup group stage wraps up Saturday night with concurrent games. Argentina plays Jordan at Dallas Stadium; Algeria plays Austria at Kansas City Stadium, both at 9 p.m. CST – the winner will also clinch a spot in the knockout round.\n\n\n\nArgentina already wrapped up Group J with a 2-0 win over Austria on Monday afternoon at Dallas Stadium; Lionel Messi became the World Cup’s all-time leading goalscorer, and he leads the tournament’s Golden Boot race for most goals.\n\n\n\nArgentina will move on to Miami next Friday, July 3, against the runner-up from Group H (Spain, Uruguay, Cabo Verde, and Saudi Arabia).\n\n\n\nThe runner-up in Group J will face the winner of the aforementioned Group H on Thursday, July 2, in Los Angeles.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/world-cup/messi-argentina-play-final-group-stage-game-of-2026-fifa-world-cup-at-dallas-stadium/4039595/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Charles Nichelson","publishDate":"2026-06-22T13:56:22.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2F2026-06-22T184029Z_1492434774_UP1EM6M1FVFKG_RTRMADP_3_SOCCER-WORLDCUP-ARG-AUT.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5325%2C3907","slug":"messi-argentina-play-final-group-stage-game-of-2026-world-cup-at-dallas-stadium"},{"id":"ofrms8","title":"Amazon's robotaxi unit Zoox testing in Dallas, mapping city since March","excerpt":"Zoox, an autonomous vehicle company, is coming to North Texas. \n\n\n\nThe company contacted state regulators to let them know that autonomous testing of their fleet, with a safety operator, will commence this month. The fleet is only twelve vehicles.\n\n\n\nZoox says they’ve also worked with city offici...","content":"Zoox, an autonomous vehicle company, is coming to North Texas. \n\n\n\nThe company contacted state regulators to let them know that autonomous testing of their fleet, with a safety operator, will commence this month. The fleet is only twelve vehicles.\n\n\n\nZoox says they’ve also worked with city officials on first responder training, and they plan to work with the city more later this year. \n\n\n\nZoox currently operates in Las Vegas, the San Francisco Bay Area, Austin, and Miami, with testing underway in six more cities, including Phoenix.\n\n\n\nZoox did not say how much of the city it mapped; Waymo launched operations earlier this year and runs from Bishop Arts to just south of Dallas Love Field. Tesla’s robotaxis are available in Dallas, but only north of I-30. It’s unclear how the companies choose the areas designated for testing.\n\n\n\nUber, through partnership with Avride, also offers driverless taxis in Dallas.\n\n\n\nZoox tested for two years in Las Vegas before launching routes.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/business/amazons-robotaxi-unit-zoox-testing-in-dallas-mapping-city-since-march/4039592/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Charles Nichelson","publishDate":"2026-06-22T13:55:33.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2266351714.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5196%2C3464","slug":"amazons-robotaxi-unit-zoox-testing-in-dallas-mapping-city-since-march"},{"id":"91ob0m","title":"Armed man killed by Melissa Police responding to disturbance call","excerpt":"A Melissa police officer is on leave after police say they fatally shot an armed man while responding to a disturbance Sunday night.\n\n\n\nMelissa Police said officers were called to a home on the 2600 block of E. Melissa Road at about 11:30 p.m. and that when they arrived, they “encountered a situa...","content":"A Melissa police officer is on leave after police say they fatally shot an armed man while responding to a disturbance Sunday night.\n\n\n\nMelissa Police said officers were called to a home on the 2600 block of E. Melissa Road at about 11:30 p.m. and that when they arrived, they “encountered a situation involving an armed individual and another occupant” and that “an officer discharged his firearm during the incident.”\n\n\n\nThe armed man, who has not yet been publicly identified, was injured in the gunfire and was given first aid before being taken to a hospital. Police said the man later died from his injuries.\n\n\n\nNo other injuries were reported and police did not reveal any other information about what led to the disturbance.\n\n\n\nMelissa Police said the officer is on routine administrative leave while the department conducts an internal investigation. The Texas Rangers have assumed responsibility for a separate criminal investigation into the shooting.\n\n\n\nDue to the ongoing investigation, police said no other information is being released at this time.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/melissa-fatal-police-shooting/4039581/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Frank Heinz","publishDate":"2026-06-22T13:25:52.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F04%2FGettyImages-2243470331_4f91a8.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D6960%2C4640","slug":"armed-man-killed-by-melissa-police-responding-to-disturbance-call"},{"id":"lja37b","title":"At least five people arrested in alleged tampering of Reflecting Pool, official says","excerpt":"At least five people have been arrested in connection with the alleged vandalism of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, an administration official said Monday, as President Donald Trump threatened long prison terms for offenders.\n\n\n\nThe five arrests and five additional citations to other people...","content":"At least five people have been arrested in connection with the alleged vandalism of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, an administration official said Monday, as President Donald Trump threatened long prison terms for offenders.\n\n\n\nThe five arrests and five additional citations to other people have come in the wake of Trump saying Saturday, with no evidence so far, that vandals at the Reflecting Pool cut a 250-foot-long “gash into the beautiful facade of what took so much work, competence, and money to build and complete.”\n\n\n\nAmong those arrested was former U.S. Olympic canoeist David “Davey” Hearn, who previously told NBC News he was detained for five hours Friday after touching a piece of detached coating at the Reflecting Pool.\n\n\n\nOver the weekend, following a meeting with contractors at Camp David, Trump said the Reflecting Pool would likely need to be drained again.\n\n\n\nMarine One was spotted Sunday flying over the area, and Trump said he’d “inspected” the Reflecting Pool.\n\n\n\n\n\nTrump on Monday morning repeated his claims that the Reflecting Pool is under attack ahead of the nation’s 250th birthday in two weeks. In a post on Truth Social, the president said that the Reflecting Pool has “been given a 300-foot-long gash” as “chemicals have been illegally” placed in the water.\n\n\n\n“Please remember that there is a 10-year prison sentence for the destruction, or even the attempted destruction, of such things — Which will be fully enforced!” Trump added in his Truth Social post.\n\n\n\nOn Monday afternoon, Trump told reporters it was a “350-foot slit from one end to the other.”\n\n\n\n“I saw it. They cut it. They cut it very violently,” he said.\n\n\n\nWhen a reporter asked to see photos, Trump said, “You’ll see it in court, but all you have to do is call the parks department, call the Department of Interior.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe National Park Service, U.S. Park Police and Interior Department did not immediately respond to requests from NBC News.\n\n\n\nLyndel Monros said the algae was a jarring sight and made the Reflecting Pool anything but the “U.S. blue” that the administration claims is the memorial’s color.\n\n\n\n“It’s not American blue, it’s very green,” Monros told NBC News on Sunday. “I’m not sure what’s going on, but it kind of looks like there’s a septic leak going on, to be honest. It’s a lot worse than what they show on TV. It’s a lot worse in person.”\n\n\n\nHannah Carol, who lives in the area, said the pool has always had a bit of algae, but it’s never looked as bad as it does now.\n\n\n\n“It’s like peeling paint. I got yelled at from the National Guard by just like looking at it too close,” she said. “I saw peeling paint, like, pieces or some type of plastic.”\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWashington DC\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 20\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTrump tries to blame Reflecting Pool woes on vandalism, without offering substantiation\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWashington DC\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 19\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBlue paint seen chipping off Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNational Mall\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 16\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTrump wanted the Reflecting Pool ‘American flag blue.' Algae is turning it green.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nCarol said she does not understand why the public is being accused of vandalism.\n\n\n\n“I think that if there’s a coating that’s peeling off, if there’s an adhered coating that’s peeling off from the substrate, like it’s not going to go back on. You have to peel it up, and you have to redo it, like it’s not like you’re vandalizing or making the situation worse by taking up something that’s already peeled off,” she said. “You’re not going to just slap it back on, you’re gonna have to redo it.”\n\n\n\nDavid McKee, 55, of Memphis, Tennessee, didn’t think the pool looked that bad. McKee said he was driving through D.C. to visit family in Pennsylvania and stopped to see the landmark because of the “controversy” surrounding the alleged vandalism.\n\n\n\n“It’s not as bad as I thought,” he said. “I mean, I expected to see paint flaking and more algae, but it’s not nearly as bad as I thought.”\n\n\n\nMcKee said he thinks Trump’s attempts to clean up the pool are good, though he added it bothered him that Trump hired contractors “that he’s friends with” and that the cost is substantially higher than what the public was originally told it would be.\n\n\n\nWork at the Reflecting Pool is being done by Green Water Solutions, which was awarded a $1.7 million no-bid government contract for algae removal.\n\n\n\nGreen Water Solutions is owned by John J. Cafaro, who gave $250,000 to the Trump Victory Committee in June 2020, according to FEC filings.\n\n\n\nThe company is tasked with using nanobubble technology to address the algae.\n\n\n\nClare Hanrahan, 70, from Asheville, North Carolina, said she thinks that fixing the pool again would be “such an appalling waste of money in a time in our country when so many are in need.”","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/at-least-five-people-arrested-in-alleged-tampering-of-reflecting-pool-official-says/4039605/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Gabe Gutierrez, Helen Graham, David K. Li and Lauren Zola | NBC News","publishDate":"2026-06-22T13:24:14.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FReflecting-pool-cleaning-treatment-blue-green-algae-062226.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1920%2C1080","slug":"at-least-five-people-arrested-in-alleged-tampering-of-reflecting-pool-official-says"},{"id":"16k7d2","title":"Cajun Navy rescues North Texas youth baseball team in Mississippi","excerpt":"Volunteers with Cajun Navy 2016 safely evacuated members of the Parker County Pickles youth baseball team after rapid floodwaters threatened their Mississippi Airbnb during a tournament.","content":"Volunteers with Cajun Navy 2016 safely evacuated members of the Parker County Pickles youth baseball team after rapid floodwaters threatened their Mississippi Airbnb during a tournament.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/cajun-navy-rescues-north-texas-youth-baseball-team-mississippi","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Dionne.Anglin@fox.com (Dionne Anglin)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T22:03:50.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fv-fw-baseball-team-mississippi-rescue-5p_00.00.00.00.jpg","slug":"cajun-navy-rescues-north-texas-youth-baseball-team-in-mississippi"},{"id":"cjtw33","title":"NBA Draft projections: the Dallas Mavericks could target a Michigan prospect","excerpt":"The Dallas Mavericks now have new leadership in place; next up is the NBA Draft.\n\n\n\nNBA insiders have conducted mock drafts where the Mavs select either Houston guard Kingston Flemings or Arizona guard Brayden Burries, both of whom reached the Sweet 16 in their lone season in college basketball.\n...","content":"The Dallas Mavericks now have new leadership in place; next up is the NBA Draft.\n\n\n\nNBA insiders have conducted mock drafts where the Mavs select either Houston guard Kingston Flemings or Arizona guard Brayden Burries, both of whom reached the Sweet 16 in their lone season in college basketball.\n\n\n\nThere’s also the prospect of pairing former Michigan head coach Dusty May with one of his former collegiate athletes. There’s 24-year-old Yaxel Lendeborg, 7-footer Aday Mara, and fellow big man Morez Johnson, Jr. That trio helped the program win its first NCAA championship since 1989, as well as the first by any Big Ten school since Michigan State in 2000.\n\n\n\nYAXEL LENDEBORG\n\n\n\nLendeborg played three years in junior college before moving on to the University of Alabama-Birmingham and then Michigan. Lendeborg had six total games of multiple threes in two years at UAB and was a two-time AAC Defensive Player of the Year, where he was a rebounding machine. He just had 20 such games at Michigan. He went from 37 total threes in two seasons to making 67 on 37.2 percent shooting from deep at Michigan with an 82.4 free throw percentage. Between attacking the rim and stepping beyond the arc, and combined with his defense and rebounding, Lendeborg is the two-way player winning teams will want.\n\n\n\nLendebord would be one of the oldest players taken in the lottery, but he’s 6-foot-9 and 241 pounds with an even larger wingspan. The Consensus All-American has shown growth and continued development throughout his unique path to get here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAday Mara\n\n\n\nMara was a massive presence in Michigan’s huge lineup that carried the Wolverines to their first NCAA championship since 1989. He’s now a lottery prospect in the NBA draft.\n\n\n\nThe 7-foot-3, 260-pound center is the headliner among the big men, a position group with a shorter line of top prospects compared to the guards and forwards. The junior from Spain projects as a defensive force, leading all players measured at the combine in standing reach (9-9) and ranking second in wingspan (7-6). Mara’s massive wingspan and size give him the ability to cover for teammates’ defensive mistakes. \n\n\n\nMara averaged 12.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 2.4 assists while ranking sixth nationally in blocks (2.6) in 23.4 minutes. He shot 66.8% overall, with Synergy charting post-ups as making up 34.8% of his possession usage. He had steady work as the roller in pick-and-roll scenarios and as a cutter, and predictably earned an “Excellent” rating from Synergy for finishing at the rim (97th percentile).\n\n\n\nMara stood out in a Final Four romp against fellow No. 1 seed Arizona with a career-best 26 points on 11-for-16 shooting with nine rebounds and two blocks.\n\n\n\nMara must improve at the line (56.4%). It’s unclear what type of offense he’ll offer outside of finishing in the paint, though he did make 3 of 10 3-pointers last season in his first foray beyond the arc.\n\n\n\nMorez Johnson, Jr. & other prospects to watch for\n\n\n\nAnd then there is Johnson, another player with size and the ability to play a complementary role just with his mere presence inside. The 6-9, 251-pound sophomore is a versatile player with physicality, and a strong frame could even have him see time as a small-ball 5-man. He averaged 13.1 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks. He has a better than 7-3 wingspan and thrived as a cutter, in post-ups, and in finishing at the rim.\n\n\n\nAs far as the non-Michigan prospects, Kingston Flemings (guard, Houston) is a 6-3, 183-pound freshman who was a third-team AP All-American as a lead guard capable of being disruptive defensively. Flemings was an efficient shooter (47.6% overall, 38.7% on 3s, 84.5% on free throws) capable of pressuring teams in transition or off the dribble. He finished with a nearly 3:1 assist-to-turnover ratio and posted a Cougars freshman record 42 points in a loss to Texas Tech.\n\n\n\nBrayden Burries (G, Arizona) was an older 20-year-old freshman who did it all for Arizona as a strong 6-foot-4 combo guard at 215 pounds who can get downhill and can help on both sides of the ball. The Mavs need to nail this pick to build around Cooper Flagg. Adding Burries brings even more two-way impact.\n\n\n\nOutside the lottery, Tarris Reed Jr. turned heads during the NCAA tournament en route to an appearance in the national championship game, recording four double-doubles during March Madness. The 6-10, 264-pound senior was an interior force in UConn’s run to the NCAA final. He had career-high averages of 14.7 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 2.0 blocks — including 31 points and 27 rebounds in the first-round NCAA win against Furman to become the first player since Houston’s Elvin Hayes in 1968 to post a 30/25 game in March Madness. The late first-round prospect has a better than 7-4 wingspan.\n\n\n\nZuby Ejiofor (forward, St. John’s) is a 6-8, 245-pound physical frontcourt presence with a high motor and a sturdy frame offering defensive potential, both with his ability to tussle in the paint and in moving his feet to handle switches. The senior was a physical presence in St. John’s run to the Sweet 16. Ejiofor has a high motor, with 15.4% of his possession usage coming on offensive-rebound putbacks, according to Synergy. The late first-round prospect made 18 of 59 3s (30.5%) to offer at least some potential to step outside.\n\n\n\n\nThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/dallas-mavericks/2026-nba-draft-projects-the-dallas-mavericks-could-target-a-michigan-prospect-with-picks-9-30/4039570/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Dalton Johnson, Tristi Rodriguez, AARON BEARD and BRIAN MAHONEY | The Associated","publishDate":"2026-06-22T13:09:10.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2F2026-06-16T235300Z_1047828401_MT1USATODAY29211073_RTRMADP_3_FROM-LEFT-MICHIGAN-FORWARD-MOREZ-JOHNSON-JR-FORWARD-YAXEL.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D4619%2C3079","slug":"nba-draft-projections-the-dallas-mavericks-could-target-a-michigan-prospect"},{"id":"72ivxm","title":"2 more suspects charged in multi-state White House UFC attack plot: Justice Department","excerpt":"Federal prosecutors have charged two more individuals as co-conspirators in a thwarted multi-state plot to launch an alleged mass-casualty drone and sniper assault at the White House UFC event.","content":"Federal prosecutors have charged two more individuals as co-conspirators in a thwarted multi-state plot to launch an alleged mass-casualty drone and sniper assault at the White House UFC event.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/6th-suspect-charged-multi-state-white-house-ufc-attack-plot","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Isabel.Soisson@fox.com (Isabel Soisson)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:09:14.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5dc.com%2Fwww.fox5dc.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2281030342.jpg","slug":"2-more-suspects-charged-in-multi-state-white-house-ufc-attack-plot-justice-department"},{"id":"xe016m","title":"Lionel Messi breaks men's World Cup all-time goal record vs. Austria","excerpt":"The greatest of all time’s resume just gets longer.\n\n\n\nLionel Messi added to his accolades Monday by breaking the all-time record for men’s World Cup goals, surpassing Germany’s Miroslav Klose.\n\n\n\nMessi scored his 17th World Cup goal vs. Austria at Dallas Stadium off a feed from Facundo Medina in...","content":"The greatest of all time’s resume just gets longer.\n\n\n\nLionel Messi added to his accolades Monday by breaking the all-time record for men’s World Cup goals, surpassing Germany’s Miroslav Klose.\n\n\n\nMessi scored his 17th World Cup goal vs. Austria at Dallas Stadium off a feed from Facundo Medina in the 38th minute, giving his team a 1-0 lead. His teammates swarmed him afterward, as Messi became visibly emotional after the celebration.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe record-setter nearly came on a penalty kick in the ninth minute before his shot went wide for a rare miss.\n\n\n\nBut moments later, Messi wouldn’t be denied again. Medina centered the ball with Messi waiting in the middle of the box, as Thiago Almada let the ball go through his legs as Messi waited behind and finished it off.\n\n\n\nHe didn’t stop there, though.\n\n\n\nRight before the final whistle, Messi caused chaos in the box after Julian Alvarez’s effort was blocked. Messi slyly got away from goalie Alexander Schlager before somehow finding just enough space between several Austrian defenders for his 18th World Cup goal.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMessi, who turns 39 on June 24, entered the 2026 tournament with 13 goals and a strong chance to either tie or break the mark following his seven-goal run in 2022 that culminated in his first ever World Cup triumph.\n\n\n\nHe got closer to the record following a stunning hat trick to open the tournament vs. Algeria in a 3-0 win in Kansas City. It marked his first World Cup hat trick, too.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrench star Kylian Mbappe is also in the hunt to surpass the 16-goal mark. Mbappe, 27, scored a brace vs. Senegal to temporarily tie Messi. France returns to action later on Monday against Iraq in Philadelphia.\n\n\n\nMbappe currently has 14 goals to his name and will rival Messi for the honor with his World Cup resume. He helped Les Bleus win the 2018 tournament before finishing as runners-up in 2022 to…Messi and Argentina.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/world-cup/lionel-messi-all-time-goal-record/4037968/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Sanjesh Singh","publishDate":"2026-06-22T12:45:37.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2282792224.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D3941%2C2741","slug":"lionel-messi-breaks-mens-world-cup-all-time-goal-record-vs-austria"},{"id":"qrc8ed","title":"Supreme Court reinstates murder conviction in case of missing NYC boy Etan Patz","excerpt":"The Supreme Court on Monday reinstated a murder conviction in the 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz.\n\n\n\nThe justices, by a 6-3 vote, granted an appeal from New York prosecutors who had urged them to undo a federal appeals court decision that overturned the verdict. The three liberal just...","content":"The Supreme Court on Monday reinstated a murder conviction in the 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz.\n\n\n\nThe justices, by a 6-3 vote, granted an appeal from New York prosecutors who had urged them to undo a federal appeals court decision that overturned the verdict. The three liberal justices dissented.\n\n\n\nProsecutors had been preparing to try the man, Pedro Hernandez, for a third time. His first trial ended in a mistrial.\n\n\n\nThe unanimous panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit reversed Hernandez’ murder and kidnapping conviction in the second trial because of how the judge had answered a question from jurors.\n\n\n\nManhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg had called the basis for overturning the conviction “a slender reed” that essentially ignored a five-month-long trial with 66 witnesses.\n\n\n\nThe justices agreed, in an unsigned opinion, that federal courts should not second-guess state courts under a 1996 federal law that was intended to reduce federal court oversight of state criminal trials.\n\n\n\n“The Second Circuit exceeded its authority in holding that Hernandez is entitled to relief,” the justices wrote.\n\n\n\nHernandez, 64, has been serving a sentence of 25 years to life in prison.\n\n\n\nBragg hailed the high court’s decision. \n\n\n\n“This office has remained steadfast in its pursuit of justice for Etan and the Patz family and will continue to stand by this important conviction,” Bragg said in a statement.\n\n\n\nHernandez’ lawyers said they were “terribly disappointed” by the ruling. “We firmly believe that an innocent man is in jail for a crime that he did not commit,” attorneys Harvey Fishbein and Alice Fontier said.\n\n\n\nHernandez admitted to the crime under police questioning, but his lawyers say he confessed falsely because of a mental illness that sometimes made him hallucinate. They emphasized that the admission came after police queried him for about seven hours before reading him his rights and recording the interview. Hernandez then repeated his confession on tape, at least twice.\n\n\n\nEtan vanished while walking to his downtown Manhattan school bus stop on May 25, 1979. Hernandez worked at a nearby convenience shop at the time, but the Maple Shade, New Jersey, resident didn’t become a suspect until 2012.\n\n\n\nEtan was among the first missing children ever to appear on milk cartons, and the anniversary of his disappearance became National Missing Children’s Day.\n\n\n\nHernandez already has been tried twice. A jury deadlocked in 2015, and then a different panel of jurors convicted him at a 2017 retrial.\n\n\n\nDuring deliberations, the 2017 jurors asked a complicated question: If they decided Hernandez didn’t confess voluntarily when he hadn’t been read his rights yet, must they disregard his other confessions? The then-judge responded simply, “the answer is no.” The jury went on to convict.\n\n\n\nIn overturning that verdict, the appeals court said the jury’s question should have gotten a more fulsome answer, including the possibility of discounting all the confessions.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/supreme-court-murder-conviction-etan-patz-case-missing-nyc-boy/4039679/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Mark Sherman | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-22T12:08:01.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26173533730149.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5280%2C3660","slug":"supreme-court-reinstates-murder-conviction-in-case-of-missing-nyc-boy-etan-patz"},{"id":"psomq7","title":"This one question may reveal whether your body is getting the rest it needs, study finds","excerpt":"In a new study on sleep, researchers compared participants' answers with measures of sleep quality, sleep consistency and daytime functioning.","content":"In a new study on sleep, researchers compared participants' answers with measures of sleep quality, sleep consistency and daytime functioning.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/one-question-whether-your-body-getting-rest-study-finds","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T18:27:32.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fsleep-getty-scaled.jpg","slug":"this-one-question-may-reveal-whether-your-body-is-getting-the-rest-it-needs-study-finds"},{"id":"g9ljm5","title":"Majority of working parents say they take care of work-related tasks when they’re with their kids","excerpt":"A new survey reveals how moms and dads in the U.S. are juggling work and parenting at the same time.","content":"A new survey reveals how moms and dads in the U.S. are juggling work and parenting at the same time.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/working-parents-work-kids-balance-survey","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T18:03:25.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fwork-life-balance-getty-scaled.jpg","slug":"majority-of-working-parents-say-they-take-care-of-work-related-tasks-when-theyre-with-their-kids"},{"id":"qyqt5d","title":"Tay Keith, hip hop producer, dies at 29","excerpt":"Grammy-nominated hip hop producer Tay Keith, the producer behind chart-topping tracks like Travis Scott’s “Sicko Mode,\" has died.","content":"Grammy-nominated hip hop producer Tay Keith, the producer behind chart-topping tracks like Travis Scott’s “Sicko Mode,\" has died.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/tay-keith-hip-hop-producer-dies-29","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T16:26:56.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Ftay-keith-getty-scaled.jpg","slug":"tay-keith-hip-hop-producer-dies-at-29"},{"id":"92agqo","title":"Dallas woman stabbed in the head, body stuffed in master bedroom freezer, affidavit says","excerpt":"An arrest warrant affidavit reveals a history of domestic violence between Kendrick Brown and Maria Murray, whose body was found with multiple stab wounds inside a freezer at an abandoned East Oak Cliff home in Dallas.","content":"An arrest warrant affidavit reveals a history of domestic violence between Kendrick Brown and Maria Murray, whose body was found with multiple stab wounds inside a freezer at an abandoned East Oak Cliff home in Dallas.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/dallas-woman-freezer-maria-murray-kendrick-brown-affidavit","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Shaun.Rabb@fox.com (Shaun Rabb)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T20:53:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Ffreezer-homicide.jpg","slug":"dallas-woman-stabbed-in-the-head-body-stuffed-in-master-bedroom-freezer-affidavit-says"},{"id":"r4j6t1","title":"A new treatment for gray hair? Researchers are working on an innovative approach","excerpt":"Gray hair is a natural but inevitable sign that we’re aging. But new research suggests that it might not be so inevitable after all.\n\n\n\nBy using drugs that stimulate part of the immune system, researchers think they may be able to restore pigment to hair that’s gone gray to prevent or even revers...","content":"Gray hair is a natural but inevitable sign that we’re aging. But new research suggests that it might not be so inevitable after all.\n\n\n\nBy using drugs that stimulate part of the immune system, researchers think they may be able to restore pigment to hair that’s gone gray to prevent or even reverse the process.\n\n\n\nThe idea started with an unexpected finding in cancer patients.\n\n\n\nIn a study published in JAMA Dermatology in 2017, researchers found that 14 lung cancer patients who were treated with an immunotherapy drug also experienced the re-pigmentation of their gray hair.\n\n\n\nThe researchers weren’t exactly sure why the treatment had this side effect on gray hair, but thought it could be used as a marker that the drug was working in cancer patients.\n\n\n\nBut others, like Melissa Harris, Ph.D., at the University of Alabama, have begun investigating the use of immunotherapy specifically to treat gray hair.\n\n\n\nWhat Causes Gray Hair?\n\n\n\nHair goes gray as we age due to changes in the pigment-making stem cells called melanocytes that live in and around your hair.\n\n\n\nEvery hair goes through a normal cycle consisting of a growth phase followed by a resting phase, then finally falling out over the course of years.\n\n\n\nEach time the hair starts a new cycle, pigment (melanin) is created. When that happens, the melanocytes that normally live in the midpoint of your hair, migrate to the follicle to produce pigment, Dr. Jonathan Zippin, dermatologist at Weill Cornell Medicine, told TODAY.com previously.\n\n\n\nBut after seven to 15 rounds of this cycle, those cells stop producing more melanin, the American Academy of Dermatology explains. You’ll notice graying start when “those melanocytes are no longer moving and populating the bottom of the hair,” Zippin said.\n\n\n\nStress can also lead to graying by causing your body to release norepinephrine, a hormone. This chemical spurs the melanocytes to leave the hair follicle, contributing to gray hair, the AAD says.\n\n\n\nCan Immunotherapy Reverse Graying?\n\n\n\nHarris believes that losing melanocytes as we age is “the major reason why we gray,” she explained in a TODAY segment aired June 16. Getting the pigment back, then, is a matter of rejuvenating that pigmentation system by “reactivating those stem cells,” she explained.\n\n\n\nSo far, Harris and her team have only tested the immunotherapy treatment in cells and animal models. But the results have been as dramatic as those seen in the 14 cancer patients.\n\n\n\nMore and larger-scale research in humans will be needed before the treatment has a chance of hitting the market.\n\n\n\nFor now, there aren’t any approved treatments to reverse or stop hair from going gray. And certain underlying health conditions or stressful life events may make premature graying more likely for you.\n\n\n\nIf you’re concerned the amount of gray in your hair may indicate a medical problem, talk to a dermatologist or other health care provider.\n\n\n\nThis story first appeared on TODAY.com. More from TODAY:\n\n\n\n\nIs the Viral Trader Joe’s $10 Vitamin C Serum as Good as Luxury Skin Care? We Tried It\n\n\n\nWhat’s the New Sunscreen Ingredient, BEMT? Experts on Why Bemotrizinol Is Different — and Better\n\n\n\nBest of the Walmart Deals Event: Michael Kors Bags, Cooling Bedding, More","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/health/innovative-gray-hair-treatment-immunotherapy/4039468/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Sarah Jacoby | TODAY","publishDate":"2026-06-22T11:11:53.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FMature-woman-with-grey-hair-rear-view-profile.-497309171-Getty.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5220%2C3480","slug":"a-new-treatment-for-gray-hair-researchers-are-working-on-an-innovative-approach"},{"id":"xyylq","title":"Clive Davis, legendary music producer, dies at 94","excerpt":"Clive Davis, the record company lawyer who became one of the music industry’s most powerful figures, launching or resurrecting the careers of such superstars as Janis Joplin, Whitney Houston, Carlos Santana and Alicia Keys, has died, his family confirmed to NBC News. He was 94.\n\n\n\nEarlier this ye...","content":"Clive Davis, the record company lawyer who became one of the music industry’s most powerful figures, launching or resurrecting the careers of such superstars as Janis Joplin, Whitney Houston, Carlos Santana and Alicia Keys, has died, his family confirmed to NBC News. He was 94.\n\n\n\nEarlier this year, Davis was hospitalized following an upper respiratory issue and was released a few days later. His death, in his Manhattan apartment, was confirmed by his publicist Aliza Rabinoff, who also shared a statement from his family.\n\n\n\n“To the world, our father was the iconic music legend whose vision, instincts, and relentless pursuit of excellence shaped the soundtrack of countless lives. He discovered, mentored, and championed the greatest artists in modern music history, leaving an indelible mark on culture that will endure for generations,” the statement read.\n\n\n\nUnlike other record moguls whose influence waned as they got older, Davis’ might only seemed to grow over his career, which spanned more than five decades, various genres and multiple labels. Into his 80s, he was directing the careers of everyone from Barry Manilow to “American Idol” winners Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson.\n\n\n\nHis success stories were staggering, with Houston a crowning achievement and devastating tragedy: Davis signed her to his Arista record label when she was just a teen and turned her into America’s reigning pop princess: She racked up multiple No. 1 hits and became one of the top-selling artists in pop history before drug abuse hobbled her career. She died in a Los Angeles hotel room in 2012 just hours before she was to appear at the annual pre-Grammy Awards gala hosted by Davis, who had been convinced she was turning her life around.\n\n\n\n“Maybe I should have been more skeptical,” Davis wrote in his 2013 memoir, “The Soundtrack of My Life,” “but I’ve always been optimistic, and I felt hopeful. It felt like old times.”\n\n\n\nHe also launched the career of multiplatinum, multiple Grammy winner Keys — and was quick to note other talents he signed, including Joplin and Billy Joel, Blood Sweat & Tears and other “all-timers,” as he so often put it.\n\n\n\n“I signed Patti Smith, the great Renaissance woman … I signed Lou Reed … I signed the Grateful Dead,” he proudly touted in an interview with The Associated Press in 1999.\n\n\n\nBut Davis didn’t simply have an eye for new talent — he also knew how to keep veterans relevant decades after their first hit. Aretha Franklin, whose legend was made at Atlantic Records, flourished in her later years at Arista Records, as did Luther Vandross, who made his last albums for another Davis label, J Records.\n\n\n\nDavis was also responsible for conceiving of the 1999 album “Supernatural,” which paired guitar god Santana with some of the day’s hottest talents. The record went on to win a record-tying eight Grammys and gave Santana more success than he had ever enjoyed in his decades-long career.\n\n\n\nHe had middle aged star Rod Stewart trade in his rock hits for standards from “The Great American Songbook.” The album, released in 2003, sold millions and was so successful it spawned four titles in all.\n\n\n\nDavis didn’t always make the right choices; he turned down a chance to sign up Meatloaf. And he and his collaborators didn’t always agree. He and producer David Foster fought bitterly over the arrangement for Houston’s all-time hit, a cover of Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You.” Manilow strongly objected to recording “I Write the Songs,” noting that he didn’t even write the song, a Bruce Johnston ballad that became a signature hit for Manilow, who would have similar latter-day success mining the music of the 1950s, 60s and ’70s.\n\n\n\n“He’s just brilliant at picking ideas he thinks the public will connect,” raved Manilow, who had worked with Davis since he was a budding singer at Columbia Records.\n\n\n\nDavis also had his struggles. Though he became president of Columbia Records in 1967 after joining the label in 1960 as a lawyer, by 1973 he was gone in a bitter fallout. The label accused him of mismanagement of funds and he was fired. Although Davis says he was later cleared, it wasn’t the end of his problems; he later was indicted on tax evasion charges, pleaded guilty to one count and had to pay a $10,000 fine.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHowever, Davis would declare victory: he says Columbia gave him the money to start Arista Records to resolve the dispute, and the label would become a huge success with artists like country superstars Brooks & Dunn, sassy R&B group TLC, Babyface, Houston, Franklin and others.\n\n\n\nThe label had huge success with a debut act — Milli Vanilli. But the male pop duo would become the embarrassment of the industry when, after winning a Grammy, it was revealed that they weren’t actually singing their songs (Davis blamed the debacle on the label’s European division, which he said signed them; the group was later stripped of its best new artist Grammy).\n\n\n\nIn 1999, as Arista was celebrating its 25th anniversary, Davis faced another crisis: the label’s then-parent company, BMG Entertainment, a division of German media conglomerate Bertelsmann, wanted him to retire; most of its executives were eased out by 60, and Davis was in his mid-60s.\n\n\n\nIn 2000, despite support from his superstar roster, the company ousted him in favor of producer and songwriter Antonio “L.A.” Reid, who would later become chairman of Island/Def Jam.\n\n\n\nHowever, instead of severing its ties with Davis, BMG helped him launch J Records in what BMG has described as the largest record company startup ever created. Vandross was one of his initial artists, along with forgettable acts like the boy-band O-Town.\n\n\n\nJ Records was a success from the start, though, and only grew in stature with the arrival of a young singer named Keys, a piano-playing singer-songwriter with powerful pipes and dramatic R&B songs. Keys’ albums would go on to sell millions and win several Grammys.\n\n\n\nHis influence grew even more when Davis was tapped for BMG’s U.S. division.\n\n\n\nHe became a key backer of the careers of the winners of “American Idol,” guiding many albums to platinum status. The show’s link to Sony BMG came through a deal between Davis and 19 Recordings Unlimited, the label managed by “Idol” creator Simon Fuller.\n\n\n\nIn 2007, however, Davis disagreed with the direction of Clarkson’s “My December,” and she publicly criticized him. The album was a flop, and she later apologized.\n\n\n\nIn 2008, Sony BMG replaced Davis as chairman and chief executive officer of the BMG label group, giving him the title of chief creative officer.\n\n\n\nDavis, who was born on April 4, 1932, had four children. In his memoir, he confirmed longtime rumors that he was bisexual and had been living with a man in recent years.\n\n\n\n“Do I feel I could have been similarly attracted to a woman?” Davis wrote. “The answer is yes.”","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/clive-davis-legendary-music-producer-dies-at-94/4039516/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Maria Sherman | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-22T11:06:02.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2259328694.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D3589%2C2392","slug":"clive-davis-legendary-music-producer-dies-at-94"},{"id":"mddofv","title":"Tesla allegedly in autopilot mode crashes into Texas home, killing 76-year-old woman","excerpt":"A 76-year-old Texas woman was killed when a Tesla that reportedly was operating in automated driver-assistance mode crashed into her house, according to authorities.\n\n\n\nThe driver, identified as Michael Butler, was in a Tesla Model 3 around 8 pm. local time on Friday when the vehicle went off the...","content":"A 76-year-old Texas woman was killed when a Tesla that reportedly was operating in automated driver-assistance mode crashed into her house, according to authorities.\n\n\n\nThe driver, identified as Michael Butler, was in a Tesla Model 3 around 8 pm. local time on Friday when the vehicle went off the road and slammed into a brick home “at a high rate of speed,” the Harris County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.\n\n\n\nThe crash happened in Katy, Texas, about 30 miles west of Houston.\n\n\n\nButler told deputies the Tesla’s automated driving-assistance system was engaged at the time of the crash. Butler showed no signs of intoxication and cooperated with law enforcement, according to the sheriff’s office.\n\n\n\nThe vehicle tore through the home and struck 76-year-old Martha Avila, who was inside. Avila was taken to a nearby hospital, where she later died from her injuries. It was not immediately clear whether anyone else sustained any injuries in the crash.\n\n\n\nDoor camera footage that captured the crash showed the Tesla plowing into the house. \n\n\n\n“This is the car flying into my home. My mom didn’t deserve this,” Jennifer Barbour, Avila’s daughter, said in a Facebook post sharing the video.\n\n\n\nA neighbor who witness the collision said the car was going about 60- to 70-miles-per-hour through the neighborhood, NBC affiliate KPRC reported.\n\n\n\n“We saw a car flying by down the street,” the neighbor said. “Next thing we know, we hear it hit that curb in that driveway and it ran into the house.”\n\n\n\nAnother neighbor reported hearing the driver screaming as the vehicle went down the street.\n\n\n\nAn investigation into the crash is underway. \n\n\n\nTesla offers three types of Autopilot capabilities: Basic, which matches vehicle speed to surrounding traffic and assists drivers to remain in marked lanes; Enhanced, which changes lanes on the highway and guides cars from highway on-ramp to off-ramp, and autoparks; and full self-driving capability.\n\n\n\nHowever, none of the systems make the vehicle completely autonomous, so drivers must remain fully attentive, with their hands on the steering wheel at all times, according to Tesla.\n\n\n\nTesla’s autopilot function is a popular feature but has been plagued with issues in recent years.\n\n\n\nIn 2023, the company recalled more than two million vehicles after federal regulators said the automaker had not done enough to ensure that drivers remained attentive when using autopilot, leading to deadly consequences. The recall came after a two-year investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration into a series of crashes that happened while the Autopilot partially automated driving system was in use.\n\n\n\nNearly a year later, investigators with the NHTSA reported concerns about whether the recall remedy worked because Tesla has reported 20 crashes after the remedy was sent out as an online software update.\n\n\n\nTesla did not immediately respond to NBC’s request for comment.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/tesla-crashes-into-texas-home-killing-76-year-old-woman/4039500/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Danielle Abreu","publishDate":"2026-06-22T10:53:27.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FTexas-Tesla-Crash.png%3Ffit%3D1920%2C1080%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"tesla-allegedly-in-autopilot-mode-crashes-into-texas-home-killing-76-year-old-woman"},{"id":"yv25xj","title":"Texas Rangers investigate fatal Melissa officer-involved shooting","excerpt":"The Texas Rangers are investigating an officer-involved shooting that left a man dead following a late-night disturbance call, police said Monday.","content":"The Texas Rangers are investigating an officer-involved shooting that left a man dead following a late-night disturbance call, police said Monday.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/texas-rangers-investigate-fatal-melissa-officer-involved-shooting","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Amber.Kite@fox.com (Amber Kite)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T19:54:46.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F655889935_26374000628886329_9145146418045345881_n.jpg","slug":"texas-rangers-investigate-fatal-melissa-officer-involved-shooting"},{"id":"r1v6da","title":"Dallas Mavericks hire reigning national champion coach Dusty May from Michigan","excerpt":"The Dallas Mavericks are hiring Michigan head coach Dusty May to the same role, according to the Associated Press, Dallas Morning News and ESPN.\n\n\n\nThe Mavericks hired their new head coach just a day before the NBA Draft, when several Michigan players are expected to be among those selected.\n\n\n\n\n...","content":"The Dallas Mavericks are hiring Michigan head coach Dusty May to the same role, according to the Associated Press, Dallas Morning News and ESPN.\n\n\n\nThe Mavericks hired their new head coach just a day before the NBA Draft, when several Michigan players are expected to be among those selected.\n\n\n\n\n\nDusty May and Michigan won the 2026 national championship over UConn after going 34-3. They opened the NCAA Tournament by becoming the first team ever to score at least 90 points in five consecutive games.\n\n\n\nThat came three years after the 49-year-old May led Florida Atlantic to its only Final Four appearance. The Owls returned to the NCAA tourney in 2024 before May was hired by Michigan.\n\n\n\nMay replaces Jason Kidd, who was let go two weeks after Masai Ujiri was hired as president of basketball operations and alternate governor of the Mavericks.\n\n\n\nHe comes to the NBA with a chance to mold 2025 No. 1 overall draft pick and reigning Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg. Veteran star Kyrie Irving is also on the roster for now after missing the entire 2025-26 season following an ACL year in March of last year.\n\n\n\n\n\nMay began his college coaching career as an assistant at Murray State in 2005-06. He then served on staffs at UAB, Louisiana Tech and Florida before getting his first head coaching job at Florida Atlantic.\n\n\n\nThe Owls went 35-4 during their dream season in 2022-23, which ended with a 72-71 loss to San Diego State in the national semifinals after Lamont Butler hit a buzzer-beating shot for the Aztecs.\n\n\n\n“I was a fan of Dusty’s when he was at FAU,” said Yaxel Lendeborg, who played for May at Michigan and is widely expected to be a lottery pick in the first round of Tuesday’s NBA draft. “And now, after playing for him, I’m a bigger fan. I have so much respect for Dusty May, I can’t even tell you.”\n\n\n\nLendeborg said at last month’s draft combine that he felt like May ran Michigan’s program like an NBA program in many ways.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNCAA basketball\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApr 6\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWho is Dusty May? Meet the coach that ended Michigan's 37-year title drought\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDallas Mavericks\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 19\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDallas Mavericks and Jason Kidd mutually agree to part ways\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\n“He taught us a lot of things that are being used in the NBA now,” Lendeborg said. “A lot of schemes, a lot of switching and stuff. And his offense was very much a pro-style offense. We played fast-paced, physical, all of that. … I’ve gained so much knowledge from him as far as those actions and just those little communication keys.”\n\n\n\nMay’s rise in coaching has been meteoric, particularly after the last four seasons.\n\n\n\nHe took over at Florida Atlantic in 2018 and had four consecutive seasons of finishing just over .500 — before striking gold in the 2022-23 season, going 35-4 and taking the Owls on that improbable Final Four run.\n\n\n\nHe went 25-9 at FAU the following season, then went to Michigan and brought the Wolverines back to prominence. Michigan went 27-10 two seasons ago before the run to the championship.\n\n\n\nMay’s record in his last four college seasons was 124-26, an .827 winning percentage that was third best in all of major college men’s basketball over that span behind Houston’s Kelvin Sampson (.861) and Duke’s Jon Scheyer (.832).\n\n\n\n___\n\n\n\nAP Basketball Writer Tim Reynolds in Miami and AP Sports Writer Stephen Hawkins in Arlington, Texas, contributed to this report.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/dallas-mavericks/the-dallas-mavericks-hired-reigning-national-champion-head-coach-dusty-may-from-michigan/4039476/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Charles Nichelson and Schuyler Dixon | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-22T09:43:54.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2270152377.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D4329%2C2886","slug":"dallas-mavericks-hire-reigning-national-champion-coach-dusty-may-from-michigan"},{"id":"lyt0l8","title":"Two Granbury residents killed in head-on crash with semi, DPS says","excerpt":"A head-on crash on a North Texas highway left two Granbury residents dead and a truck driver injured, the Texas Department of Public Safety announced.","content":"A head-on crash on a North Texas highway left two Granbury residents dead and a truck driver injured, the Texas Department of Public Safety announced.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/two-granbury-residents-killed-head-on-crash-semi-dps-says","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Amber.Kite@fox.com (Amber Kite)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T19:30:28.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F12%2Ftexas-dps.jpg","slug":"two-granbury-residents-killed-in-head-on-crash-with-semi-dps-says"},{"id":"wlnsc8","title":"Iran team leaves note in World Cup locker room: ‘Thank you, Los Angeles’","excerpt":"Iran left a note in their locker room at SoFi Stadium following their match with Belgium, showing their gratitude to the city of Los Angeles for their hospitality.","content":"Iran left a note in their locker room at SoFi Stadium following their match with Belgium, showing their gratitude to the city of Los Angeles for their hospitality.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/sports/iran-team-note-world-cup-los-angeles","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Daniel.Miller@fox.com (Daniel Miller)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T14:56:31.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Firan-soccer-team.jpg","slug":"iran-team-leaves-note-in-world-cup-locker-room-thank-you-los-angeles"},{"id":"fu3uwp","title":"Alan Greenspan, economist, former Federal Reserve chairman, dies at 100","excerpt":"Former chairman of the board of governors of the Federal Reserve System, Alan Greenspan, died on Monday at the age of 100.","content":"Former chairman of the board of governors of the Federal Reserve System, Alan Greenspan, died on Monday at the age of 100.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/alan-greenspan-economist-former-federal-reserve-chairman-dies-100","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Catherine.Stoddard@fox.com (Catherine Stoddard)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T13:33:12.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-543295204.jpg","slug":"alan-greenspan-economist-former-federal-reserve-chairman-dies-at-100"},{"id":"s2el2n","title":"USMNT wraps up group play against Turkiye, awaits knockout round opponent","excerpt":"The US Men’s National Team takes on Turkiye Thursday night at Los Angeles Stadium, the same place they beat Paraguay 4-1 when the tournament started a little over a week ago.\n\n\n\nThe USMNT has scored 6 goals in two group stage games and has only allowed a single goal to Paraguay.\n\n\n\nThe USMNT beat...","content":"The US Men’s National Team takes on Turkiye Thursday night at Los Angeles Stadium, the same place they beat Paraguay 4-1 when the tournament started a little over a week ago.\n\n\n\nThe USMNT has scored 6 goals in two group stage games and has only allowed a single goal to Paraguay.\n\n\n\nThe USMNT beat Australia 2-0 without Christian Pulisic in the lineup. Texas-native and former FC Dallas striker Ricardo Pepi stepped into the lineup for Pulisic. The US side dominated possession and maintained its first clean sheet on defense in 10 games.\n\n\n\nThe USMNT will play its round-of-32 game on Wednesday, July 1, at 7 p.m. CST in Santa Clara, California. The opponent is still to be determined by the remainder of group stage play.\n\n\n\nCo-hosts Mexico and Germany have also clinched their spots in the round of 32, while Haiti and Tunisia have been eliminated. Germany plays Monday, June 29 at 3:30 p.m. CST in Boston; Mexico plays Tuesday, June 30 at 8 p.m. in Mexico City.\n\n\n\nCanada is top of Group B on goal differential; it plays Switzerland on Wednesday, June 24, at 2 p.m. (CST) in Vancouver to determine the winner.Canada only needs a draw to win the group with 5 points and a +6 goal differential.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/usmnt-wraps-up-group-play-against-turkiye-awaits-knockout-round-opponent/4039461/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Charles Nichelson","publishDate":"2026-06-22T09:07:11.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2F2026-06-19T204238Z_770695682_UP1EM6J1LJ1XH_RTRMADP_3_SOCCER-WORLDCUP-USA-AUS.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D3676%2C2569","slug":"usmnt-wraps-up-group-play-against-turkiye-awaits-knockout-round-opponent"},{"id":"s04s9m","title":"Seattle faces Dallas, seeks to break 10-game skid","excerpt":"Dallas Wings (10-6, 5-4 Western Conference) at Seattle Storm (3-14, 0-9 Western Conference)\n\nSeattle; Monday, 9 p.m. CST\n\nBOTTOM LINE: Seattle Storm comes into the matchup against Dallas Wings as losers of 10 in a row.\n\nThe Storm have gone 0-9 against Western Conference opponents. Seattle is 1-6 ...","content":"Dallas Wings (10-6, 5-4 Western Conference) at Seattle Storm (3-14, 0-9 Western Conference)\n\nSeattle; Monday, 9 p.m. CST\n\nBOTTOM LINE: Seattle Storm comes into the matchup against Dallas Wings as losers of 10 in a row.\n\nThe Storm have gone 0-9 against Western Conference opponents. Seattle is 1-6 against opponents with a winning record.\n\nThe Wings have gone 5-4 against Western Conference opponents. Dallas is second in the WNBA with 22.7 assists per game led by Paige Bueckers averaging 6.1.\n\nSeattle averages 8.4 made 3-pointers per game, 1.0 more made shot than the 7.4 per game Dallas allows. Dallas has shot at a 45.6% rate from the field this season, 3.6 percentage points greater than the 42.0% shooting opponents of Seattle have averaged.\n\nThe teams play for the second time this season. In the last matchup on June 2 the Wings won 79-56 led by 18 points from Aziaha James, while Flau’jae Johnson scored 16 points for the Storm.\n\nTOP PERFORMERS: Natisha Hiedeman is shooting 44.1% and averaging 15.3 points for the Storm. Johnson is averaging 10.6 points over the last 10 games.\n\nJessica Shepard is averaging 14.2 points, 11.3 rebounds and 5.4 assists for the Wings. Arike Ogunbowale is averaging 15.4 points over the last 10 games.\n\nLAST 10 GAMES: Storm: 0-10, averaging 73.6 points, 32.1 rebounds, 18.3 assists, 7.0 steals and 3.5 blocks per game while shooting 39.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 86.2 points per game.\n\nWings: 7-3, averaging 88.2 points, 36.4 rebounds, 22.1 assists, 7.6 steals and 3.7 blocks per game while shooting 45.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 81.8 points.\n\nINJURIES: Storm: Jordan Horston: day to day (foot), Ezi Magbegor: out (foot).\n\nWings: Odyssey Sims: out (ankle).\n\n___\n\nThe Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/seattle-faces-dallas-seeks-to-break-10-game-skid/4039446/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T08:41:46.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F05%2F2026-05-09T210446Z_199708834_MT1USATODAY28917152_RTRMADP_3_DALLAS-WINGS-GUARD-ARIKE-OGUNBOWALE-24-DALLAS-WINGS-GUARD.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D4911%2C3274","slug":"seattle-faces-dallas-seeks-to-break-10-game-skid"},{"id":"yeg26w","title":"‘Part of our culture': Iran defying hardships and dreaming of first World Cup knockout round appearance","excerpt":"After Iran played to a draw Sunday at SoFi Stadium, its second of the World Cup in as many matches, the team’s coach began his postmatch assessment by backing up six months.\n\n\n\nAmong the many elements of Iranian society thrown into disarray in late February by joint strikes by the U.S. and Israel...","content":"After Iran played to a draw Sunday at SoFi Stadium, its second of the World Cup in as many matches, the team’s coach began his postmatch assessment by backing up six months.\n\n\n\nAmong the many elements of Iranian society thrown into disarray in late February by joint strikes by the U.S. and Israel was the country’s soccer infrastructure. Its domestic league stopped playing. Iran’s top Iranian soccer official expressed doubt that the country would play in this World Cup — co-hosted by the U.S., Mexico and Canada — because of security concerns; when the country ultimately stayed in the 48-team field, the location of its home training base was changed from Tucson, Arizona, to Tijuana, Mexico. Several pre-tournament warmup games were canceled.\n\n\n\n“I think that we came to World Cup in the worst condition possible,” coach Amir Ghalenoei said through an interpreter. “This is something that I wanted all the world to know.” \n\n\n\nDespite that lead-up to the tournament, visa issues and what Ghalenoei has described as delays and confusion over how long his team can stay in the U.S. before and after its matches, Iran will enter its third and final game of group play this week with a chance to move into the knockout round — something it has never done in six previous World Cup appearances, dating to 1978. \n\n\n\n“We’ve had two games without losing in the World Cup with the conditions that we’ve had,” Ghalenoei said. “We had less than 16 hours to get to do training before the game. This is a great achievement, and it will be written about in the history of our football, and the future generations will talk about this and what we achieved.” \n\n\n\nAfter Iran’s tournament-opening draw against New Zealand last Monday, Ghalenoei called Iran the “most oppressed” team in the field. He repeated complaints about the travel restrictions at news conferences before and after the match this weekend. Staff members, including the president of Iran’s soccer federation and its press officers, still were not allowed into the U.S. Iran was not allowed to arrive in Southern California until Saturday despite its attempt to come a day earlier.\n\n\n\n“This is part of our culture: In a difficult situation, we perform better,” Iranian midfielder Alireza Jahanbakhsh said. “I think that united us even more. And that’s one of the things that I think we’ve shown today.”\n\n\n\n\n\nBelgium entered Sunday ranked 10th in FIFA’s world rankings, 12 spots higher than Iran. In the opening minutes, a crunching collision in front of the goal between Belgium’s Romelu Lukaku and Iranian goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand left Beiranvand writhing on the grass for several minutes, holding his face. But he proceeded to save seven shots, including a stunning one-handed stop while he was lying on the ground in the second half. Belgian coach Rudi Garcia called Beiranvand the “man of the match.”\n\n\n\nIran appeared to score in the 26th minute off a free kick, only for the goal to be disallowed after a video review determined scorer Mehdi Taremi was offside. Iran gained a one-man advantage in the 67th minute when a red card reduced Belgium to 10 men, but it still could not score. \n\n\n\nTwo hours after the game, Iran was scheduled to return to Mexico because of travel restrictions that have limited the team to arriving in the U.S. the day before each match and returning to Mexico soon after it ends. \n\n\n\nGhalenoei has criticized the lack of recovery time his team has received while it is commuting.\n\n\n\nThat arrangement could change for Iran’s third and final group-stage matchup Friday in Seattle against Egypt. Ghalenoei suggested at a prematch news conference Saturday that Iran had been cleared to arrive in Washington two days early.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t2026 FIFA World Cup\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsoccer\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMar 3\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEverything to know about the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Teams, how to watch and more\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2026 World Cup\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDec 6, 2025\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFull 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule: See the key dates, kickoff times and venues\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2026 World Cup\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDec 3, 2025\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow will the 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup work? New format explained\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nJahanbakhsh said: “To be honest, we don’t ask for much; we just ask for the same procedures for all the other 47 teams. So hopefully we can bring everyone who is involved in helping with us. I hope we can go as soon as possible to adapt to the situation and the city.”\n\n\n\nGhalenoei said Saturday that he was “grateful” in one way for treatment he characterized as unfair.\n\n\n\n“This means that it was proven how much these behaviors have harmed our nation,” he said. “If we had spent billions of dollars, we would not have been able to convey the legitimacy of our country and our nation to the world, but these behaviors showed how oppressed a country we are. But I hope that the world will always be peaceful and calm and that these behaviors will not be institutionalized in the next World Cup.”\n\n\n\nCompared with Iran’s first match last week, the atmosphere surrounding Sunday’s kickoff featured fewer demonstrations outside the stadium against Iran’s government. Several fans still sneaked in the country’s pre-revolution flag, featuring a lion and the sun, after FIFA prohibited it inside stadiums during the World Cup under its rule that bans materials deemed “of a political, offensive and/or discriminatory nature.”\n\n\n\n\n\nLos Angeles is home to the largest diaspora of Iranians in the U.S., which has meant that for all of the team’s difficulties reaching the stadium, once it is inside, the scene has felt like a de facto home game, a sea of white jerseys from different eras, trimmed in red and green. \n\n\n\nSome Iranians have said they cannot cheer for the team in the World Cup because they see it as an extension of a ruling government they oppose; others have said they separated their disdain for the government from interest in seeing Iran advance in the world’s most-watched sporting tournament.\n\n\n\n“Sixteen hours [in the U.S.], two flights and a heavy game, I don’t think any team in the world could have really sustained with such conditions and played like this,” Ghalenoei said. “The conditions have been extremely hard for us, and our players are really giving everything. They are playing with their heart. The future generations will remember them.”","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/world-cup/iran-world-cup-soccer-knockout-round-standings/4039433/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Andrew Greif | NBC News","publishDate":"2026-06-22T08:34:22.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2F260622-iran-world-cup-getty.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D4607%2C2591","slug":"part-of-our-culture-iran-defying-hardships-and-dreaming-of-first-world-cup-knockout-round-appearance"},{"id":"17lk7","title":"Messi sets history at Dallas Stadium during Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria","excerpt":"Track live World Cup updates from Dallas Stadium, including severe weather alerts, pre-match fan rallies, and the post-game BRESH party at Texas Live!","content":"Track live World Cup updates from Dallas Stadium, including severe weather alerts, pre-match fan rallies, and the post-game BRESH party at Texas Live!","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/live-argentina-austria-updates-dallas-stadium-messi","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Madi.Marks@fox.com (Madi Marks)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T19:27:56.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2282792467-scaled.jpg","slug":"messi-sets-history-at-dallas-stadium-during-argentinas-2-0-win-over-austria"},{"id":"qeid1b","title":"Overturned 18-wheeler releases at least 24 million honeybees, forcing Texas neighborhood lockdown","excerpt":"A Texas neighborhood was placed on lockdown after an 18-wheeler carrying up to two million honeybees overturned, unleashing massive swarms across the area, authorities said.","content":"A Texas neighborhood was placed on lockdown after an 18-wheeler carrying up to two million honeybees overturned, unleashing massive swarms across the area, authorities said.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/overturned-18-wheeler-releases-least-24-million-honeybees-forcing-texas-neighborhood-lockdown","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Amber.Kite@fox.com (Amber Kite)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T14:27:50.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox26houston.com%2Fwww.fox26houston.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fmillions-of-bees-in-tx-from-queen-bee-supply-llc-5.jpg","slug":"overturned-18-wheeler-releases-at-least-24-million-honeybees-forcing-texas-neighborhood-lockdown"},{"id":"dymjtp","title":"Alan Greenspan, economist and longtime head of the Federal Reserve, dies at 100","excerpt":"Alan Greenspan, the influential economist who steered U.S. monetary policy during his five terms as chairman of the Federal Reserve under four presidents, died Monday, according to his wife, NBC News correspondent Andrea Mitchell.\n\n\n\nHe was 100.\n\n\n\nGreenspan helped define modern American capitali...","content":"Alan Greenspan, the influential economist who steered U.S. monetary policy during his five terms as chairman of the Federal Reserve under four presidents, died Monday, according to his wife, NBC News correspondent Andrea Mitchell.\n\n\n\nHe was 100.\n\n\n\nGreenspan helped define modern American capitalism from the final years of the Cold War-era through the dawn of the digital age. He presided over the Fed during one of the longest economic expansions in U.S. history, a boom stretching from 1991 to 2001. But he was also faulted for decisions that critics say created the conditions for the global financial crisis of 2007-08, such as advocating for deregulation of the financial sector.\n\n\n\nMitchell, the chief Washington correspondent and chief foreign affairs correspondent for NBC News, announced her husband’s death in a statement. They were married for 29 years.\n\n\n\n“Alan passed away at our home this morning at the age of 100 from complications of Parkinson’s disease,” Mitchell said in a statement. “He was a giant of a man who helped shape the U.S. economy for decades under presidents of both parties, but was always honest in acknowledging his mistakes,” she said.\n\n\n\n“To me he was my husband, who shaped my life from our very first date in 1984. He had ‘irrational exuberance’ for baseball, the Washington Commanders, tennis, golf and music, especially jazz,” Mitchell added. “He will be remembered for his brilliance and his kindness. Being his life partner was the joy of my life.”\n\n\n\nIn a statement, the Fed extended condolences to Mitchell and said Greenspan’s “contributions to monetary policy and economic thought left a lasting mark on this institution, on the broader field of economics, and on the country.”\n\n\n\nGreenspan was born March 6, 1926, in the Washington Heights neighborhood of New York City, where he showed mathematical acumen from a young age. In his early years, he attended the Juilliard School and played jazz saxophone and clarinet in a band. \n\n\n\nHe studied economics at New York University, earning a bachelor’s degree in 1948 and a master’s in 1950, and then started work on a doctorate at Columbia University under economist Arthur F. Burns, a future chairman of the Federal Reserve.\n\n\n\nIn the early 1950s, Greenspan became an associate of the “Atlas Shrugged” writer Ayn Rand, whose “objectivist” philosophy of self-interest and laissez-faire capitalism inspired future generations of political libertarians and conservatives. Greenspan embraced some of her beliefs and paid tribute to her in his 2007 memoir.\n\n\n\n“Ayn Rand and I remained close until she died in 1982, and I’m grateful for the influence she had on my life. I was intellectually limited until I met her,” Greenspan wrote in “The Age of Turbulence: Adventures in a New World.”\n\n\n\nGreenspan left Columbia in 1953 and joined an economic consulting firm that became known as Townsend-Greenspan Co., Inc. Five years later, he became president and chief owner of the firm.\n\n\n\nGreenspan’s initial foray into the political world came in 1967 when he served as an adviser on Richard Nixon’s 1968 presidential campaign. He assisted with Nixon’s transition to the Oval Office but turned down an official role in the administration.\n\n\n\nHe advised Nixon on an informal basis and, following Nixon’s resignation in 1974, took a position in President Gerald Ford’s administration as chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, serving until 1977. He pursued policies that, together with tighter monetary policy from the Paul Volcker-led Federal Reserve, helped reduce inflation from 11% to 6.5%. \n\n\n\nIn 1977, at the dawn of Jimmy Carter’s presidency, Greenspan returned to his consulting firm in New York and accepted an adjunct professorship at New York University, where he received a Ph.D. in economics.\n\n\n\nGreenspan returned to government service when President Ronald Reagan appointed him to fill Volcker’s term as chairman of the Federal Reserve. Greenspan’s nomination was confirmed by the Senate on Aug. 11, 1987, during Reagan’s second term.\n\n\n\nOn Oct. 19, 1987, or “Black Monday,” when the Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted by more than 22% — the blue-chip index’s largest one-day percentage fall ever — Greenspan moved swiftly to keep the markets liquid. From then on, Fed moves to support financial markets through episodes of instability became known as the “Greenspan put.”\n\n\n\nHe drew praise for steering the economy through what was then the longest expansion in U.S. history, running roughly from March 1991 to the first quarter of 2001, a transformative period that saw the acceleration of globalization and the rise of the internet. Greenspan navigated the Fed through seminal events, including the “dotcom” bubble burst and the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.\n\n\n\nHe achieved celebrity status when stocks soared to record levels under President Bill Clinton. The writer Christopher Hitchens called him “America’s least-likely celebrity,” The Economist magazine dubbed him a “rock star,” and his admirers called him “the maestro.”\n\n\n\nGreenspan, who served five consecutive four-year terms, retired Jan. 31, 2006. He has the second-longest tenure as Fed chair, behind William McChesney Martin, who served from 1951 to 1970.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn the wake of the financial collapse of 2007-08, Greenspan drew scrutiny for decisions that some critics believe set the stage for the meltdown. Despite his infamous warning in 1996 that “irrational exuberance” was unduly inflating stock prices, he was faulted for missing the early-2000s housing bubble.\n\n\n\nIn 2011, the bipartisan Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission determined that the crisis was triggered in part by Greenspan’s failure to discourage trade in securities backed by subprime mortgage loans amid an unsustainable housing boom and his promotion of financial industry deregulation. \n\n\n\n“More than 30 years of deregulation and reliance on self-regulation by financial institutions, championed by former Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan and others, supported by successive administrations and Congresses, and actively pushed by the powerful financial industry at every turn, had stripped away key safeguards, which could have helped avoid catastrophe,” the report said in part.\n\n\n\nIn testimony to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform in October 2008, Greenspan referred to the financial crisis as a “once-in-a-century credit tsunami.”\n\n\n\n“The crisis, however, has turned out to be much broader than anything I could have imagined,” he acknowledged.\n\n\n\nAfter leaving the Fed, Greenspan started his own consulting company in Washington and authored several books.\n\n\n\nHe shared his impressions of the presidents he had worked with in his memoir “The Age of Turbulence” and in interviews. Nixon was smart but paranoid, he said. Ford “was a genuinely nice man who was not ruthlessly ambitious,” he said in a 2009 interview.\n\n\n\nReagan, the president who nominated him, “fervently believed in, and acted on, a small number of important principles,” he said in remarks at the Reagan Library in 2003.\n\n\n\nDespite being a lifelong Republican, Greenspan had a strong relationship with Clinton, a Democrat, and praised his intelligence and fiscal discipline. Clinton, he joked, “was the best Republican president we’ve had in a while.”\n\n\n\nHis relationships with George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush were more complicated. The elder Bush blamed Greenspan publicly for the poor economy that likely contributed to his election loss, which Greenspan said in his book “surprised” him.\n\n\n\nGreenspan said he was disappointed in the younger Bush for failing to rein in the budget with a GOP-controlled Congress, and that Republicans deserved it when they lost control of both chambers in the 2006 midterms. “The Republicans in Congress lost their way. They swapped principle for power. They ended up with neither,” he wrote in his book.\n\n\n\nGreenspan’s successors as Fed chair include Ben Bernanke, Janet Yellen, Jerome Powell and, as of May, Kevin Warsh, who was appointed by President Donald Trump.\n\n\n\nGreenspan received various national and international accolades: In 2000, the French government awarded him the Legion of Honor; and in 2002, Queen Elizabeth II named him an honorary Knight of the British Empire. He was awarded the U.S.’ highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, by the younger Bush in 2005.\n\n\n\nThe Fed, in its statement on Greenspan’s death, said he “brought rigorous analytical discipline to monetary policymaking and helped establish the credibility that remains” one of the central bank’s “most important assets.”\n\n\n\n“Chairman Greenspan’s legacy endures at the Federal Reserve—in those he mentored directly, in the economists and public servants he inspired, and in the frameworks and practices he helped shape,” the Fed added.\n\n\n\nDareh Gregorian and Brian Cheung contributed.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/alan-greenspan-federal-reserve-dies-at-100/4039415/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Daniel Arkin | NBC News","publishDate":"2026-06-22T06:18:53.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-157759865.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D3000%2C2000","slug":"alan-greenspan-economist-and-longtime-head-of-the-federal-reserve-dies-at-100"},{"id":"65xs26","title":"I-30 reopens in Garland after crash with 18-wheeler injures three, police say","excerpt":"All lanes of Interstate 30 are open after a major crash involving an 18-wheeler that injured three people and closed the highway in both directions on Monday morning.\n\n\n\nAccording to the Garland Police Department, a sedan and an 18-wheeler collided while traveling westbound on I-30 near Dalrock R...","content":"All lanes of Interstate 30 are open after a major crash involving an 18-wheeler that injured three people and closed the highway in both directions on Monday morning.\n\n\n\nAccording to the Garland Police Department, a sedan and an 18-wheeler collided while traveling westbound on I-30 near Dalrock Road. \n\n\n\nPolice said the crash caused the 18-wheeler to hit the center concrete barrier. The truck’s cargo crossed into the eastbound lanes, where another vehicle collided with debris in the road.\n\n\n\nThe eastbound vehicle was occupied by four individuals, two of whom were children, police said. Three occupants were transported to a local hospital. Their conditions are not known.\n\n\n\nThe road was closed in both directions for several hours while the crash scene was cleared.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/3-injured-all-lanes-of-i-30-shut-down-in-garland-after-18-wheeler-crash-police-say/4039400/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Hannah Jones","publishDate":"2026-06-22T05:32:13.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Fimage-10-1-e1782124585665.png%3Ffit%3D328%2C184%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"i-30-reopens-in-garland-after-crash-with-18-wheeler-injures-three-police-say"},{"id":"dzezzp","title":"New World screwworm in Texas: New cases detected","excerpt":"The first case of New World screwworm in the United States was reported on June 3, 2026. Since then, the country has recorded 16 total cases across two states, all found in domestic animals rather than wildlife.","content":"The first case of New World screwworm in the United States was reported on June 3, 2026. Since then, the country has recorded 16 total cases across two states, all found in domestic animals rather than wildlife.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/new-world-screwworm-texas-june-22-update","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Amber.Kite@fox.com (Amber Kite)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T12:10:43.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox7austin.com%2Fwww.fox7austin.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F20250609_screwworm_mm_332.jpg","slug":"new-world-screwworm-in-texas-new-cases-detected"},{"id":"29t3e0","title":"Felony warning issued as arrests reported at Reflecting Pool","excerpt":"Federal officials warn visitors that taking paint chips, debris or other materials from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool during cleanup of an algae bloom could lead to felony charges.","content":"Federal officials warn visitors that taking paint chips, debris or other materials from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool during cleanup of an algae bloom could lead to felony charges.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/felony-warning-issued-arrests-reported-reflecting-pool","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Isabel.Soisson@fox.com (Isabel Soisson)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T02:07:29.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5dc.com%2Fwww.fox5dc.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2281941634.jpg","slug":"felony-warning-issued-as-arrests-reported-at-reflecting-pool"},{"id":"xqx5pz","title":"Pastor’s Place: The Art of the Release","excerpt":"By Gavin Papit, Lead Pastor, Tribes Church\nJune is a month defined by milestone moments in our community. If you look around our neighborhoods this month, you’ll see yards proudly displaying graduation signs and families gathering around grills to celebrate Father’s Day.\nAt first glance, grads an...","content":"By Gavin Papit, Lead Pastor, Tribes Church\nJune is a month defined by milestone moments in our community. If you look around our neighborhoods this month, you’ll see yards proudly displaying graduation signs and families gathering around grills to celebrate Father’s Day.\nAt first glance, grads and dads seem to be in opposite seasons of life. One is standing at the starting line of adulthood, eager to take on the world; the other is often standing in the backyard, holding a spatula, wondering how the time flew by so fast.\nBut if you look closer, these two celebrations are united in purpose.\nTo be a father—or a mentor, mother, or guardian—is to spend years pouring time, wisdom, love, and prayer into a life, knowing that the ultimate goal is to eventually let them go. We teach them how to ride a bike, how to apologize, and how to work hard, all so they have the tools to navigate a world we won’t always be there to shield them from.\nAnd for the graduate, the excitement of moving forward is paired with the daunting reality of stepping out from under that protective umbrella.\nIn God’s Word, Psalm 127:4 offers a powerful picture of this dynamic: “Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth.” Think about that imagery. An arrow isn’t meant to stay safe and warm in the quiver forever. It was created for impact. But an arrow only hits its target if the archer takes the time to carry it, draw it out, aim it, and release it.\nTo every graduate in our community this month: view this new chapter not just as a career path, but as a calling. You are being sent out to hit the target of God’s best for your life, impacting all who see it.\nAnd to every father and father-figure: take heart. The daily sacrifices, the late-night talks, and the quiet prayers matter. Pulling back the bow string and letting go is the hardest part of the job, but you were chosen for the task. So let ’em fly.\nThis June, let’s celebrate both the archers and the arrows. May we send our graduates out with confidence, and may we honor our fathers for helping them fly straight.\n \nThe Pastor’s Place features columns written by a different area church leader each month. Call 940-728-8284 for more information.\nThe post Pastor’s Place: The Art of the Release appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/06/21/pastors-place-the-art-of-the-release/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)","author":"Contributing Writer","publishDate":"2026-06-21T12:00:45.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crosstimbersgazette.com%2Fcrosstimbersgazette%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FGavin-Papit-e1782005255986.jpg","slug":"pastors-place-the-art-of-the-release"},{"id":"r7h41b","title":"Flower Mound senior center highlights resident who exemplifies what being a father means","excerpt":"Father’s Day is Sunday, and a local senior center highlighted a resident that continues to care for his children and grandchildren.\nFlower Mound Sodalis resident Neil Newman is a father to four children, a grandfather to eight grandchildren and a great-grandfather to ten great-grandchildren, with...","content":"Father’s Day is Sunday, and a local senior center highlighted a resident that continues to care for his children and grandchildren.\nFlower Mound Sodalis resident Neil Newman is a father to four children, a grandfather to eight grandchildren and a great-grandfather to ten great-grandchildren, with another on the way.\nAt the senior center, Newman constantly talks about them all with pride.\nBetween games and community activities, Newman often makes crafts for his loved ones.\nNewman recently made a handmade keychain for his daughter, Linda.\nWhen he takes home prizes from bingo or penny pitch, he keeps them in a safe place for his grandchildren.\nNewman’s simple gestures offer a sense of thoughtfulness and love that have defined him as a father and grandfather for decades.\n“Neil reminds us that fatherhood doesn’t end when children grow up,” said Marissa Simonds, reegional director of life engagement for Sodalis Living. “His love for his family shows up in the small things he does every day, from creating gifts by hand to thinking about how he can bring joy to his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.”\nFor more information on Sodalis living in Flower Mound, visit the senior living center’s website.\nThe post Flower Mound senior center highlights resident who exemplifies what being a father means appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/06/20/flower-mound-senior-center-highlights-resident-who-exemplifies-what-being-a-father-means/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)","author":"Micah Pearce","publishDate":"2026-06-21T04:01:58.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crosstimbersgazette.com%2Fcrosstimbersgazette%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FNN_SFM.jpg","slug":"flower-mound-senior-center-highlights-resident-who-exemplifies-what-being-a-father-means"},{"id":"2jj86m","title":"Hudspeth: Denton’s two data center projects","excerpt":"These days, it can be difficult to turn on the news without hearing these two words: Data Centers. With two data centers under development in Denton, Core Scientific and Qumulus, it’s understandable that our community has questions about how these facilities will interact with our electric and wa...","content":"These days, it can be difficult to turn on the news without hearing these two words: Data Centers. With two data centers under development in Denton, Core Scientific and Qumulus, it’s understandable that our community has questions about how these facilities will interact with our electric and water systems. \nStarting with how they interact with Denton Municipal Electric (DME), it’s important to note that the state’s electrical grid operator, ERCOT (the Electric Reliability Council of Texas), must evaluate and approve any project expected to use more than 75 megawatts of power to confirm it can be supported without placing strain on the grid. Of the two data centers, only Core Scientific qualified for this type of evaluation and ultimately received ERCOT approval. \nOnce these facilities officially go online in Denton, they will each pay DME for 100% of their energy usage, including their full power demand and the cost of delivering that power to their sites. Because of their size, their usage is handled separately from typical residential or commercial accounts. For those interested, ERCOT provides public resources and answers to frequently asked questions on its website, ercot.com. \nNext, let’s discuss water usage. Both Core Scientific and Qumulus have been designed to keep their overall water demand low. Core Scientific will use a closed‑loop water system, where coolant is continuously recirculated rather than discharged and replaced during normal operations. Qumulus will use an air‑cooled system, with most of its water use tied to its fire‑suppression system.\nCombined, the two data centers are projected to use about 5.44 million gallons during their initial fill and testing period, which is less than one percent of the City’s annual water treatment volume. For comparison, a large grocery store uses between 3 and 5 million gallons each year. After the initial fill, annual water use at both facilities is expected to be even lower.\nAs I close out my final column as Mayor, I want to express my sincere appreciation to the people of Denton. Serving my hometown in this capacity has been an extraordinary honor, and I am grateful for the confidence you have placed in me throughout my time in office. Denton is a remarkable place thanks to its city staff, neighborhood leaders, business owners, volunteers, educators, and so many others who contribute to the community every day. It has truly been a privilege to represent you. \nThe post Hudspeth: Denton’s two data center projects appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/06/20/hudspeth-dentons-two-data-center-projects/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)","author":"Contributing Writer","publishDate":"2026-06-20T19:00:43.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crosstimbersgazette.com%2Fcrosstimbersgazette%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F10%2FMayor-Hudspeth-24-web.jpg","slug":"hudspeth-dentons-two-data-center-projects"},{"id":"fc28tl","title":"Argyle proposes halt to new developments on town’s west side","excerpt":"Rapid growth in southern Denton County has put a strain on local roadways, but Argyle hopes a new proposition will slow things down until the roads can catch up.\nA public hearing was held at Argyle’s town council meeting Monday evening for a proposed development moratorium, which would put any ne...","content":"Rapid growth in southern Denton County has put a strain on local roadways, but Argyle hopes a new proposition will slow things down until the roads can catch up.\nA public hearing was held at Argyle’s town council meeting Monday evening for a proposed development moratorium, which would put any new developments on pause until road improvements on FM 407 are underway.\nArgyle is proposing a halt to any new developments in a section of the town from Hwy 377 to I-35W. (Photo courtesy of the Town of Argyle)\nThe proposed moratorium would pause any new developments along I-35W from Sam Davis Road to the southern edge of town limits and back up along Hwy 377 for 90 days.\n“Our observation is that our traffic problems are so great and so extreme in that area, it makes sense to put a development moratorium in place,” said Town Manager Mike Sims.\nWhile Denton County broke ground on a $2 million micro breakout project in April, which aims to add lanes at the intersection of FM 407 at I-35W, Argyle would like to see that finished and the FM 407 breakout project get started before the development halt is lifted.\nThe micro breakout is expected to be finished as early as July 2026, or as late as December 2026.\nDenton County is also primarily funding the FM 407 breakout project, which will add more lanes from Gateway Drive to Cleveland-Gibbs Road, building it out to six lanes.\nIt is expected to let in March 2027, but does not yet have a construction start date.\n“We appreciate [Denton County] for working on that, but we are concerned about processing new development applications before that gets started,” said Sims.\nAccording to town documents, the moratorium would put a halt to new commercial and residential developments, but would not affect developments that have started the process or already-built residences.\nFor example, slow-moving negotiations will continue for the 141-acre development at the northeast corner of FM 407 and I-35W, dubbed the Heath Tract, because it is in the process of being rezoned.\nA new middle school and intermediate school for Argyle ISD, a 198-residential development and two commercial lots are also underway and will allowed to be complete. The Argyle Sports Academy, Tribes Church and Valley Creek Church also have projects that are already approved along FM 407.\nSims said improvements to existing homes would be allowed, too – pools, home remodels and upgrading, replacing or adding new fencing.\nIn addition to traffic, the town was concerned with drainage issues.\nA new development could receive a waiver that would allow them to apply, one reason being the developer offers to improve the facility, in this case FM 407, at their own cost.\nThe town started the process of getting new developments halted Monday with the first public hearing, but there is still a long road ahead.\nA second public hearing is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 3. Then, a first reading of the ordinance will be held on a date to be determined. Finally, a second reading of the ordinance and a final vote is expected to occur on Monday, Sept. 21.\nIf the vote passes, the town would not accept any new development requests in that area after Sept. 21 until the town sees progress on FM 407.\n“This is a big deal,” said Sims. “It is a major undertaking and a major decision to say that a particular area is unsafe or underserved by public facilities in so dramatic a fashion that you need to call a halt to new development.”\nUntil the vote passes, developers are still able to submit applications and developments can still be approved.\nDenton County is working on the FM 407 micro breakout now, and the larger breakout project is expected to let in 2027, but TxDOT also has plans to work on the road.\nThe plans include expanding an 11.5-mile stretch of FM 407 from the west side of Justin to the east side of Argyle to six lanes.\nDespite Argyle asking for a pause on new developments because the road is overwhelmed with traffic, the town is also requesting TxDOT decrease a majority of the project through Argyle to just four lanes instead of six.\n\nThe moratorium proposal does not change the town’s position on that request.\n“Our position is consistent because [the moratorium is within] the area of concern,” said Sims. “That’s an area where six lanes makes sense, we’re asking for that to be expedited.”\nAccording to Mayor Ron Schmidt, this is not the first time Argyle has requested a moratorium. The last one was granted.\n“It’s a reasonable and responsible thing to do that I wish other towns would do when things get ahead of them,” he said.\nThe public will have the chance to offer their opinion at the next public hearing, which is scheduled for the town council meeting on Monday, Aug. 3.\nAccording to the town, the proposal can be updated before the final vote.\nThe post Argyle proposes halt to new developments on town’s west side appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/06/16/argyle-proposes-halt-to-new-developments-on-towns-west-side/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette - Southern Denton County Local News","author":"Micah Pearce","publishDate":"2026-06-16T16:13:49.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crosstimbersgazette.com%2Fcrosstimbersgazette%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FScreen-Shot-2026-06-16-at-10.04.41-AM-300x177.jpg","slug":"argyle-proposes-halt-to-new-developments-on-towns-west-side"},{"id":"vlztph","title":"U.K. prime minister announces resignation, launching contest for successor","excerpt":"British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday that he will resign, forced out by his own party after missteps and mistakes soured voters’ goodwill for a prime minister who won a landslide election victory two years ago on a promise of steady leadership and economic growth.\n\n\n\nStarmer says ...","content":"British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday that he will resign, forced out by his own party after missteps and mistakes soured voters’ goodwill for a prime minister who won a landslide election victory two years ago on a promise of steady leadership and economic growth.\n\n\n\nStarmer says he will remain caretaker prime minister until his Labour party chooses a new leader — with expectations growing that it will be former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham.\n\n\n\nBurnham confirmed in a social media post that “I will put myself forward as part of this process.” Former Health Secretary Wes Streeting, who was considered his main rival for the top job, said he will back Burnham.\n\n\n\nIt was Burnham’s victory in a special parliamentary election last week that triggered Starmer’s decision to resign. After nearly a decade out of Parliament as the mayor of Greater Manchester, Burnham returns to Westminster and will be sworn in as a lawmaker later on Monday.\n\n\n\nOnly members of Parliament can stand for the party leadership.\n\n\n\nStreeting’s statement makes it more likely that Burnham will be selected without a leadership contest.\n\n\n\nStarmer is the sixth prime minister in a decade to stand outside 10 Downing Street and announce a premature departure. His statement comes the day before Britain marks the 10th anniversary of its vote to leave the European Union, a decision that still roils the country’s economy and politics.\n\n\n\nAfter weeks of insisting he would fight to keep his job, Starmer conceded to growing pressure to hand over to a new leader who can try and revive the government’s flagging fortunes. He led Labour to a landslide election victory in July 2024, but since then his popularity and that of the party have plummeted.\n\n\n\nA new leader in place within weeks\n\n\n\nStarmer made the announcement outside his official 10 Downing St. residence, the spot where he delivered his first speech as prime minister two years ago.\n\n\n\nHis voice choked with emotion near the end of the brief statement, which was watched by a group of staff, Cabinet ministers and scores of journalists.\n\n\n\n“The question my party is asking now is whether I am best placed to lead us into the next general election,” Starmer said. “I have heard the answer of my parliamentary party to that question, and I accept that answer with good grace.”\n\n\n\nHe said he spoke to King Charles III, Britain’s constitutional monarch, to inform him of the decision.\n\n\n\nStarmer spent the weekend pondering his future following Burnham’s special election victory.\n\n\n\nIt’s unclear whether Burnham, who is due to be sworn in as a member of Parliament on Monday, will now face a coronation or a challenge. Starmer said nominations for a leadership contest will open on July 9, and the new leader will be in place by the time Parliament returns from its summer break on Sept. 1.\n\n\n\nIf Burnham is the only candidate, the change could come by mid-July.\n\n\n\nStarmer struggled to fulfill election pledges\n\n\n\nStarmer has struggled to deliver promised economic growth, repair tattered public services and ease the cost of living. He has been hamstrung by repeated missteps, including his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson, a scandal-tarnished friend of Jeffrey Epstein, as the U.K. ambassador to the United States.\n\n\n\nLabour is losing liberal voters to the growing Green Party and facing a rising Reform UK, the Nigel Farage -led anti-immigration party that consistently leads in nationwide opinion polls.\n\n\n\nU.S. President Donald Trump weighed in even before an announcement, linking Starmer’s potential exit to two of his recurring bugbears: immigration and renewable energy.\n\n\n\n“Keir Starmer will resign as Prime Minister of The United Kingdom. He failed badly on two very important subjects- IMMIGRATION AND ENERGY (OPEN NORTH SEA OIL!). I wish him well! President DJT,” Trump posted on his social media platform.\n\n\n\nStarmer’s initially warm relationship with the president has soured in recent months over issues including the Iran war, which the U.K. didn’t join.\n\n\n\nHe won praise on the world stage\n\n\n\nIn contrast to missteps on the domestic front, Starmer has won praise for his international role, notably in rallying European support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s invasion, and working to mitigate the economic and political turmoil unleashed by the Iran conflict.\n\n\n\nA NATO summit in Turkey next month may be his last foray on the world stage as Britain’s leader.\n\n\n\nEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen praised Starmer’s legacy.\n\n\n\n“It can take many leaders years to grow into the statesman you became in just two years,” she said on X. “European and Ukrainian security is stronger because of you. Thank you, dear Keir.”\n\n\n\nWhile many Labour lawmakers have rallied behind Burnham, some have said that Starmer had been treated unfairly. London legislator Neil Coyle railed on X against “the prospect of an utter stitch-up & the media circus being rewarded.\n\n\n\n“When the next leader cannot change Trump, Iran, Ukraine, Putin, Musk, broadcast editorial & algorithm bias overnight they’ll bay for his blood too. Better keep that guillotine sharp,” he wrote.\n\n\n\n___\n\n\n\nAssociated Press writers Danica Kirka in London and Sam McNeil in Brussels contributed to this story.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/british-prime-minister-resigns-will-stay-until-successor-chosen/4039385/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Jill Lawless | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-22T04:04:09.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2282209784.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D6000%2C4000","slug":"uk-prime-minister-announces-resignation-launching-contest-for-successor"},{"id":"rg33vy","title":"Vance says talks with Iranian officials set ‘good foundation' for a deal to end war","excerpt":"Vice President JD Vance on Monday said his lengthy talks with senior Iranian officials in Switzerland created a “good foundation for a successful final deal” as they seek a permanent end to the war that the U.S. and Israel began in late February.\n\n\n\nVance and U.S. officials claimed progress on mu...","content":"Vice President JD Vance on Monday said his lengthy talks with senior Iranian officials in Switzerland created a “good foundation for a successful final deal” as they seek a permanent end to the war that the U.S. and Israel began in late February.\n\n\n\nVance and U.S. officials claimed progress on multiple fronts, including the establishment of “mechanisms” to ensure the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global energy shipments, stays open and to address fighting between Israel and Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon, where a ceasefire appeared to be holding.\n\n\n\nIran effectively closed the strait after the U.S. and Israel attacked on Feb. 28, causing fuel prices to skyrocket far beyond the region. The interim agreement to end the war was supposed to reopen the channel. Dozens of ships passed through it over the weekend, even though the main route is still mined and closed.\n\n\n\nShortly after those attacks, Hezbollah and Israel also went to war, with Hezbollah firing rockets and drones at civilian communities in northern Israel and Israel seizing large swaths of southern Lebanon. Iran has insisted that addressing the fighting in Lebanon is a critical component of any deal to end the wider conflict.\n\n\n\nIran noted “major progress” to end the fighting in Lebanon and called that the first real test of the negotiations.\n\n\n\nIn other developments, the U.S. Treasury issued a 60-day license waiving sanctions on Iranian oil as part of the interim agreement. Notably, the license allows Iranian oil to be imported into the U.S., which has not imported significant amounts of Iranian oil since the 1990s.\n\n\n\nTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent cited the “ongoing productive talks in Switzerland” in a post on X announcing the license, which will last through Aug. 21.\n\n\n\nAlso on Monday, the State Department announced that Secretary of State Marco Rubio would travel this week to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Bahrain to discuss the latest developments in Iran.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWar with Iran\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 21\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tU.S.-Iran negotiations end, technical talks continue after Trump shakes talks with threats\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWar with Iran\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 20\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIran says Strait of Hormuz is closed after Israeli strikes in Lebanon\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWar with Iran\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 18\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat's in the U.S.-Iran agreement? Here's what to know\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nTrump was not in Switzerland but loomed large over talks\n\n\n\nThe mediation effort in Switzerland started Sunday and stretched into early Monday, and technical talks will continue this week.\n\n\n\n“The final deal is the house,” Vance told reporters after initial talks with Iran’s parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf. “We set the foundation. We haven’t built the house, but we’ve laid a successful foundation to get to a good place for the American people.”\n\n\n\nPresident Donald Trump did not attend what was dubbed the “Lake Lucerne Summit,” but his presence certainly loomed large. The talks were jolted by statements from Trump, who, from thousands of miles away, fired off comments that offended the Iranians.\n\n\n\nIranian state media said talks had paused after the “publication of an insulting message by the U.S. President.” The negotiations later continued.\n\n\n\nVance pushed back against the notion that Trump’s threats complicated the talks.\n\n\n\n“No, they didn’t throw a wrench in the system,” Vance said. He added, “Yes, they did threaten to walk out, or at least there were social media threats that they would walk out. But we were negotiating well past one in the morning yesterday, so they didn’t walk out.”\n\n\n\nVance floats unfreezing Iranian assets to purchase US goods\n\n\n\nThe vice president suggested that the U.S. could agree to unfreeze Iranian assets for purchases of U.S. soy, corn and wheat. He said Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law and one of the lead U.S. negotiators, came up with the idea with officials from Qatar.\n\n\n\nVance said Qatar would have approval over the process, and Iranian money that would be accessible as sanctions were lifted would buy American products “for the benefit of the Iranian people.”\n\n\n\nIran, which has pressed for the unfreezing of billions of dollars in assets, has not commented on the idea. The assets have been frozen over years of sanctions, banking restrictions and legal disputes imposed by the U.S. and international community on the Islamic Republic.\n\n\n\n\n\nHigh-level talks have ended but technical talks continue\n\n\n\nIn a joint statement, mediators Pakistan and Qatar hailed what they called “encouraging progress.”\n\n\n\nThe interim deal to end the fighting in Iran, signed last week by the leaders of the U.S. and Iran, sets a 60-day period for negotiations on key issues, including the future of Tehran’s nuclear program amid concerns that Iran wants to use it for military purposes, a claim the country denies.\n\n\n\nVance, who planned to return to Washington, said the technical talks are critical.\n\n\n\n“We wanted to set up a structure for that so that you could have proper political oversight, but obviously, as much as this place is very beautiful, I can’t stay here for the next 60 days,” Vance told reporters.\n\n\n\nU.S. envoys Kushner and Steve Witkoff are handling many of the technical details.\n\n\n\nMore ships pass through strait\n\n\n\nMeanwhile, more ships went through the Strait of Hormuz. According to data and analytics firm Kpler, there were 71 confirmed transits over the weekend, with a peak of 35 crossings on Saturday. Before the war, 100 to 130 vessels passed through the strait each day.\n\n\n\nShips have been avoiding the central route to steer clear of mines, choosing instead to use the smaller northern route, which goes through Iranian waters, and the southern route, which goes through Omani waters.\n\n\n\nTrump, over the weekend, made clear he was annoyed by Iran’s public commentary on the strait, which Iran’s military said it closed Saturday in response to continued fighting in Lebanon. U.S. Central Command disputed that Iran closed the strait again.\n\n\n\nAhead of the talks, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian had vowed to “never back down from the right to enrich uranium,” according to state media.\n\n\n\nTrump on Sunday told Fox News in a phone interview that Pezeshkian should watch what he says and threatened to take over Iran, according to one of the news channel’s correspondents.\n\n\n\nTrump also posted on social media as negotiators worked: “Iran must immediately stop their highly paid PROXIES in Lebanon from causing trouble. If they don’t, we’ll hit Iran very hard again, just like we did last week, only harder!!!”\n\n\n\nVance said the Iranians should have expected such a reaction from Trump.\n\n\n\n“What we told the Iranians yesterday is when you guys engage in what us millennials might call trash talk, you can’t expect the President of the United States not to respond and not to correct the record,” Vance said.\n\n\n\nIranians agree there was progress on their top issue\n\n\n\nIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi wrote on X that mediators delivered “major progress to end the Lebanon War.” But he said the first “real test” of negotiations would be whether the mechanism succeeds in halting the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.\n\n\n\nNeither Israel nor Hezbollah is a signatory to the U.S.-Iran deal.\n\n\n\nA renewed ceasefire in Lebanon appeared to be holding, and Israel’s military said it would lift movement restrictions for residents near the Israel-Lebanon border on Monday.\n\n\n\nCautious calm also prevailed in Lebanon, with no Israeli strikes reported overnight. Hezbollah has not announced any attacks on Israeli forces since Saturday.\n\n\n\nThe lull in fighting in Lebanon is the longest since the latest Israel-Hezbollah war began on March 2.\n\n\n\n___\n\n\n\nKim and Boak reported from Washington. Associated Press reporters Abby Sewell in Beirut, David Rising in Bangkok, Fatima Hussein in Washington, Mae Anderson in New York, Jon Gambrell in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Melanie Lidman in Tel Aviv, Israel, contributed to this story.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/us-iran-negotiators-2nd-day-talks-after-rough-start/4039382/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Aamer Madhani, Jamey Keaten and Seung Min Kim | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-22T02:31:07.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2282100834.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5000%2C3333","slug":"vance-says-talks-with-iranian-officials-set-good-foundation-for-a-deal-to-end-war"},{"id":"q06b2x","title":"DEA allowed staggering amounts of fentanyl to hit streets and took no action, records show","excerpt":"Even as it battled the deadliest drug epidemic in American history, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration permitted hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to hit the streets of New Mexico between 2023 and 2025, according to three current and former DEA agents and government records reviewed b...","content":"Even as it battled the deadliest drug epidemic in American history, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration permitted hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to hit the streets of New Mexico between 2023 and 2025, according to three current and former DEA agents and government records reviewed by The Associated Press.\n\n\n\nDEA agents repeatedly monitored shipments of fentanyl pills — but did not seize them — as federal prosecutors sought to bring bigger criminal cases against traffickers of a synthetic opioid that the White House last year designated a “weapon of mass destruction.”\n\n\n\nAgents and experts, however, said the tactic amounted to a gamble with public safety that potentially imperiled communities in and around Albuquerque and may have violated U.S. Justice Department rules intended to safeguard the public.\n\n\n\n“We poisoned our community to make cases,” DEA Special Agent David Howell told AP in a series of interviews in New Mexico. “Through our own willful blindness, we get to say, ‘We don’t really know what happened to the drugs.’ But we 100% got people killed.”\n\n\n\nThe DEA has long contended it would not be plausible to seize every shipment of every drug. But the strategy of allowing staggering amounts of counterfeit painkillers to hit the streets shocked several veteran agents who spoke with AP.\n\n\n\nRidding the streets of illicit fentanyl, manufactured mostly in Mexican labs, became DEA’s top priority over the past decade as overdose deaths surged. At the same time, its lethality — a few milligrams can kill the average adult — upended time-tested tactics that had been used to combat drugs like cocaine and heroin. Those methods have included allowing drug transactions to be completed so agents might follow the narcotics through the supply chain. Fentanyl, however, is so dangerous that the Justice Department developed guidelines for agents in such circumstances, encouraging them to seize the opioid whenever “practicable.”\n\n\n\nWe poisoned our community to make casesDEA Special Agent David Howell\n\n\n\nAlbuquerque, which has a neighborhood so besieged by drugs it’s known as “War Zone,” and other regions in New Mexico remain at the epicenter of the fentanyl epidemic. While overdose deaths nationwide fell 14% last year, government data show New Mexico tallied a 21% spike.\n\n\n\nAlex Uballez, who served as U.S. attorney in New Mexico from 2022 through last year, said authorities at times allowed drug shipments to go unseized as part of a broader effort to gather intelligence and build cases against major drug traffickers. He said the approach reflected his office’s limited resources and his belief that prosecuting larger organizations can have a bigger impact than interdicting every suspected drug transaction.\n\n\n\nLast year, DEA recorded the largest fentanyl bust in its history in Albuquerque.\n\n\n\n“The bigger fish are worth catching,” Uballez said, “and that will save more lives.”\n\n\n\nThe DEA said in a statement that “the investigative decisions at issue were lawful, reasonable under the circumstances and consistent with Department guidance.”\n\n\n\n“Public descriptions suggesting that DEA knowingly permitted fentanyl to reach communities are false and fundamentally mischaracterize the facts,” DEA spokesperson Amanda Wozniak wrote in an email. She said the investigations involved court-authorized wiretaps “in which agents and prosecutors conducted real-time surveillance, intelligence gathering, and operational analysis targeting larger drug trafficking organizations.” \n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCrime and Courts\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOct 30, 2025\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t5 indicted in connection with 2023 overdose death of Robert De Niro's grandson\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDec 5, 2023\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNew syndrome in newborns exposed to fentanyl possibly found\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nPrecise intelligence on drug deliveries\n\n\n\nIn some cases, the DEA had such detailed intelligence about drug deliveries that agents were able to tally precise pill counts, according to reports reviewed by AP.\n\n\n\nAgents, for example, deciphered coded chatter over cellphones and closely surveilled a transaction at a mobile home park in Albuquerque in June 2023, according to a 66-page report reviewed by AP. Agents wrote in the report that traffickers delivered 74,000 pills as part of that deal, a figure federal prosecutors later confirmed in a court filing.\n\n\n\nDays earlier, another DEA report showed, investigators watched the same distribution ring deliver a spare tire hiding another suspected fentanyl shipment that similarly went unseized.\n\n\n\n“We did nothing, but sit back and watch,” said Howell, who filed an official whistleblower complaint in 2023 to bring attention to what he thought was a tactic that risked public safety.\n\n\n\nMonths passed before federal authorities busted the traffickers, and Howell, who participated in the surveillance, said authorities today cannot account for the unseized shipments.\n\n\n\n“It’s outrageous to put that many lives at risk in hopes of making a big case,” said Tristan Leavitt, president of Empower Oversight, a whistleblower advocacy group that has asked the Senate Judiciary Committee and Justice Department’s Office of Inspector General to investigate Howell’s claims.\n\n\n\nA former DEA supervisor, speaking on condition of anonymity for fear of retaliation, said he and his Albuquerque colleagues allowed “millions” of pills to go unseized during a multi-state investigation last year.\n\n\n\nHowell reported in his whistleblower disclosures that agents on that case permitted the delivery of at least 1.8 million fentanyl pills.\n\n\n\nThat investigation, the former supervisor and Howell told AP, culminated in the largest fentanyl bust in DEA history, a takedown announced in May 2025 by then-Attorney General Pam Bondi that resulted in the seizure of more than 3 million pills.\n\n\n\n“The amount we ultimately seized was hitting the streets every month while that case was going on,” the former supervisor said, adding that the DEA could have dismantled the organization six months earlier.\n\n\n\nThe U.S. Attorney’s Office in Albuquerque did not answer questions about the unseized fentanyl shipments but, in a statement to AP, said the “conduct” Howell brought to light happened during the prior administration.\n\n\n\n“The current leadership of this office is focused on aggressively investigating and prosecuting fentanyl trafficking and disrupting the criminal organizations responsible for distributing these drugs,” Tessa DuBerry, a spokesperson for the office, wrote in an email. \n\n\n\nUballez, the former U.S. attorney, said estimated pill counts “based on intercepted phone calls are not reliable.”\n\n\n\n“I don’t think I’d contest that drugs are ‘walked,’” he said, referring to the law enforcement tactic of allowing contraband to go unseized to further an investigation. “How much and how frequently — and with what certainty — is incredibly difficult to answer in retrospect.”\n\n\n\n\n\nTo seize or not to seize\n\n\n\nAs fentanyl overdoses became an epidemic over the last decade, the U.S. Justice Department developed an internal playbook for combatting the deadliest drug ever to cross the Mexican border. The game plan coincided with a publicity campaign that warned Americans that “One Pill Can Kill,” a DEA effort to highlight fentanyl’s unique dangers.\n\n\n\nAdopted in 2017, the department’s two-page “Fentanyl Protocols” called on agents to “seize or otherwise prevent the distribution” of fentanyl “as soon as practicable.” The rules, which have not previously been made public, said that “protecting public safety is paramount,” irrespective of whether seizures compromise investigations. \n\n\n\nThe Justice Department rewrote the rules in 2024 to afford law enforcement more discretion in such cases. The updated protocols say investigators “may exercise discretion in determining whether to take action to prevent the trafficking of fentanyl,” balancing public safety risks against “the benefits to be achieved through preserving the investigation.”\n\n\n\nThe DEA rarely discusses the tactic of allowing drugs to go unseized. Its agent manual describes taking drugs off the street as “the usual course of action” but adds “there may be instances where the investigative objectives can be better achieved by not doing so.”\n\n\n\nThe agency has long used “controlled deliveries” in which constant surveillance of the drugs — and often replacing them with fake narcotics — is followed by a takedown to recover them, according to current and former agents.\n\n\n\nIn interviews, several current and former agents likened the decision to permit fentanyl to hit the streets to the infamous “Operation Fast and Furious,” a 2011 gun-walking scandal in which straw buyers smuggled some 2,000 assault weapons into Mexico with the intent of tracing the firearms to cartel leaders.\n\n\n\nThe Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives was savaged with bipartisan criticism after two of those guns surfaced at the scene of the fatal shooting of a Border Patrol agent, and the Justice Department explicitly forbid agents from allowing firearms to be trafficked.\n\n\n\nDEA Special Agent David Howell, who filed a whistleblower complaint, poses for a portrait outside the U.S. district courthouse in Albuquerque, N.M., on Friday, June 12, 2026. \n\n\n\nBlowing the whistle\n\n\n\nHowell became so unnerved by his agency’s failure to seize fentanyl that he began flagging overdose deaths that might have been caused by the very pills DEA permitted to flow to dealers. One of those cases included a 15-month-old toddler who died after ingesting burned fentanyl residue last year in Española, a New Mexico town ravaged by grinding poverty and addiction.\n\n\n\nHowell, who joined DEA 19 years ago after a decade in the Navy, took his allegations to the U.S. Office of Special Counsel. The agency, tasked with protecting whistleblowers, initially found a “substantial likelihood of wrongdoing” and asked the Justice Department to investigate.\n\n\n\nIn early 2024, Howell told the Justice Department’s Office of Professional Responsibility that DEA agents had observed — yet not seized — separate deliveries of 150,000 and 50,000 fentanyl pills. \n\n\n\nDEA and federal prosecutors, he added, “are placing themselves in a precarious position where they will not be able to prove that the fentanyl they could have stopped did not result in the death of a person.”\n\n\n\nThe Justice Department’s Office of Professional Responsibility found in 2024 that the DEA and U.S. attorney’s office had made reasonable decisions in deciding to allow drugs to go unseized and that their inaction posed no “specific danger to public health.” \n\n\n\nThe Office of Special Counsel, which critics say rarely pushes back on agency findings, deemed the Justice Department’s report reasonable. \n\n\n\nHowell, meanwhile, paid a price after coming forward. The DEA relegated him to desk duty for more than a year and docked his performance evaluations, according to Howell and DEA records. Internal records also show prosecutors barred him from testifying in federal court, citing his “pattern of refusing to heed” admonitions to allow drugs to go unseized during long-term investigations.\n\n\n\nPointing to DEA’s own “One Pill Can Kill” campaign, current and former agents said they could not understand the watchdog’s finding that the tactics had not put the public in danger. They noted the drug is so dangerous it has to be handled in a specialized laboratory. \n\n\n\n___\n\n\n\nGoodman reported from Miami.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/dea-allowed-fentanyl-hit-streets-without-acting/4039379/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Jim Mustian and Joshua Goodman | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-22T01:39:59.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26162647099983.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D3342%2C2229","slug":"dea-allowed-staggering-amounts-of-fentanyl-to-hit-streets-and-took-no-action-records-show"},{"id":"6oaxmm","title":"What is the best and worst time of day to eat fat? Dietitians weigh in","excerpt":"For years, fat-free or low-fat foods were synonymous with weight loss and dieting, leading many people to avoid fat in their efforts to slim down and stay healthy.\n\n\n\nThat’s changed as refined carbs, sugar and ultraprocessed foods have received more scrutiny for their role in raising obesity risk...","content":"For years, fat-free or low-fat foods were synonymous with weight loss and dieting, leading many people to avoid fat in their efforts to slim down and stay healthy.\n\n\n\nThat’s changed as refined carbs, sugar and ultraprocessed foods have received more scrutiny for their role in raising obesity risk.\n\n\n\nMeanwhile, the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans urge people to incorporate healthy fats into their meals and consume full-fat dairy with no added sugars.\n\n\n\n“Fat has gotten a bad reputation over the years, but it’s actually an essential nutrient that plays many important roles in the body,” says registered dietitian Natalie Rizzo, nutrition editor for TODAY.com.\n\n\n\n“Fat helps absorb fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E and K, supports hormone production, provides long-lasting energy, and helps keep you satisfied after meals.”\n\n\n\nRather than fearing fat, she advises people to focus more on choosing the right types of it. Unsaturated fats from nuts, seeds, avocados, olive oil and fatty fish are associated with heart health and can be part of a healthy eating pattern, Rizzo notes.\n\n\n\nStill, fat is very calorie dense so it’s important to pay attention to portions, says Lisa Young, a registered dietitian in New York and author of “Finally Full, Finally Slim.”\n\n\n\nIf you’re eating a fatty meal, you may wonder if there’s a best or worst time to consume it.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDiet & Exercise\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 8\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t5 foods to lower cholesterol that a cardiologist eats every day\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDiet & Exercise\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 2\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEating meat every day is healthy — if you keep these 4 tips in mind, dietitian says\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nWhat is the best time of day to eat fat?\n\n\n\nBoth dietitians say it’s best to spread fat intake throughout the day, but breakfast is a great opportunity to include it.\n\n\n\n“Many people start the day with a meal that’s mostly carbohydrates, like cereal or toast. Adding a source of fat, such as nut butter, avocado, nuts or seeds, can help increase satiety and keep you feeling full longer,” Rizzo says.\n\n\n\n“Having some fat at breakfast or lunch could help to prevent those cravings later, so that’s always going to be a good thing,” Young tells TODAY.com.\n\n\n\nBut don’t load too much fat into one meal — it could lead to bloating, discomfort and digestive issues, especially for people who don’t absorb fat well, like patients with Crohn’s disease or colitis, she cautions.\n\n\n\nSpacing out fat intake throughout the day helps control hunger and stabilize blood sugar after every meal, Rizzo notes.\n\n\n\nAs a plant-forward dietitian, she loves nuts, seeds, avocados and extra-virgin olive oil, which provide healthy unsaturated fats along with other nutrients including fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.\n\n\n\nShe often adds chia seeds, hemp seeds or ground flaxseeds to oatmeal or smoothies at breakfast.\n\n\n\nFor lunch, avocado is one of her favorites on grain bowls, salads or sandwiches.\n\n\n\nAt dinner, she uses olive oil in roasted vegetables, pasta dishes and homemade dressings.\n\n\n\n“One of my go-to snacks is apple slices with peanut butter because it combines healthy fats, fiber and carbohydrates for lasting energy and satisfaction,” Rizzo says.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is the worst time to eat fat?\n\n\n\nLarge, high-fat meals late at night can be problematic for some people because fat slows digestion, which may lead to discomfort, indigestion, acid reflux or disrupted sleep — particularly if a person is lying down shortly after eating, Rizzo cautions.\n\n\n\nAll those extra calories are “going to sit on you,” Young notes.\n\n\n\n“It’s going to be harder to digest unless you eat dinner early and you’re up for another four or five hours, which many people aren’t,” she says.\n\n\n\nA study that looked at the consumption of saturated fats and how the timing impacts inflammation found the worst time to eat a high-fat meal is late at night because this disrupts the body’s internal clock.\n\n\n\nIf you’re hungry in the evening, it’s fine to include healthy fats in a snack or meal, but avoid extremely heavy, high-fat meals such as fried foods within a couple of hours of bedtime, Rizzo advises.\n\n\n\nFor more on nutrient timing, find out the best time to eat protein and the best time to eat fiber.\n\n\n\nThis story first appeared on TODAY.com. More from TODAY:\n\n\n\n\nWhat is the healthiest type of olive oil? The No. 1 pick with the most benefits\n\n\n\n9 anti-inflammatory fruits to boost health with antioxidants and fiber\n\n\n\nThis is the No. 1 healthiest plant-based protein powder, according to a dietitian","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/health/best-worst-time-of-day-to-eat-fat/4039375/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"A. Pawlowski | TODAY","publishDate":"2026-06-22T00:11:23.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-1142636322.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D2119%2C1414","slug":"what-is-the-best-and-worst-time-of-day-to-eat-fat-dietitians-weigh-in"},{"id":"4r92el","title":"North Texas man kills daughter while breaking up her fight with mother, deputies say","excerpt":"A North Texas man is facing a murder charge after he allegedly shot and killed his daughter while attempting to break up a fight between her and her mother, authorities said.","content":"A North Texas man is facing a murder charge after he allegedly shot and killed his daughter while attempting to break up a fight between her and her mother, authorities said.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/charles-brooks-murder-charge-azle","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Amber.Kite@fox.com (Amber Kite)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T18:39:12.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fcharles-brooks-parker-co-so.jpg","slug":"north-texas-man-kills-daughter-while-breaking-up-her-fight-with-mother-deputies-say"},{"id":"2y07sl","title":"12-year-old describes chaos on stalled Adventureland coaster: 'Snapping, crying, screaming'","excerpt":"A Friday night at an amusement park turned into a terrifying ordeal for several riders when a roller coaster malfunctioned at Adventureland on Long Island, leaving passengers stranded sideways in the air.","content":"A Friday night at an amusement park turned into a terrifying ordeal for several riders when a roller coaster malfunctioned at Adventureland on Long Island, leaving passengers stranded sideways in the air.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/12-year-old-describes-chaos-stalled-adventureland-coaster-snapping-crying-screaming","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Amanda.Hurley@fox.com (Amanda Hurley)","publishDate":"2026-06-21T15:02:27.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5ny.com%2Fwww.fox5ny.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fworld-cup-boom-ny-primary-race-good-day-weeked-1-e1782054043391.jpg","slug":"12-year-old-describes-chaos-on-stalled-adventureland-coaster-snapping-crying-screaming"},{"id":"op9g10","title":"Singer Oliver Tree's body back in California after helicopter crash in Brazil","excerpt":"The body of singer Oliver Tree was back in California this weekend after he was listed as a passenger on a helicopter that crashed above Rio de Janeiro one week ago.\n\n\n\nHis social media accounts on Sunday afternoon announced the return of his body after the June 14 collision of two helicopters, w...","content":"The body of singer Oliver Tree was back in California this weekend after he was listed as a passenger on a helicopter that crashed above Rio de Janeiro one week ago.\n\n\n\nHis social media accounts on Sunday afternoon announced the return of his body after the June 14 collision of two helicopters, which killed all six people on board.\n\n\n\n“Oliver is now back in California where he can finally rest,” the post said.\n\n\n\nAccording to The Associated Press, police identified the five other people as Gaspar Prim Díaz, a popular Argentine YouTuber known as Gaspi; another Argentine, Lucas Vignale; and Brazilians Lucas Brito, Charles Marsillac and Alexandre Souza. \n\n\n\nThe cause of the collision was under investigation. The AP reported last week that authorities were investigating the possibility of human error by a pilot or air traffic controllers.\n\n\n\nTree, 32, had been performing in South America as part of a world tour. He had a show scheduled for June 6 in São Paulo, according to a schedule on his Facebook page.\n\n\n\nThe site of the helicopter collision in the Recreio dos Bandeirantes neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro on June 15.\n\n\n\nThe post Sunday thanked fans and supporters for an outpouring of devotion to the memory of the quirky and uplifting artist.\n\n\n\n“The constant love, support and positivity is helping the family, friends and collaborators make it through these extremely difficult times,” it said.\n\n\n\nTree, whose real name was Oliver Tree Nickell, was from Santa Cruz. His father, Jesse Nickell, said he learned of his son’s death from a producer working on music with him in Brazil.\n\n\n\n“Peace be with Oliver,” he said by text last week.\n\n\n\nTree was recognizable for his bright fashion, mullet haircut with prominent bangs, thin mustache and encouraging outlook. A motto on his Instagram account says, “No matter how strange you think you look, no matter how ugly you feel, you are beautiful.”\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMusic & Musicians\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 15\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSinger Oliver Tree mourned by friends and fans as officials investigate Brazil helicopter crash\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBrazil\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 14\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHelicopter with singer Oliver Tree on passenger list collides with another in Brazil\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nTree also worked with marquee names in pop and electronic dance music. His biggest tracks were “Life Goes On,” which peaked at 71 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2022, and “Miss You,” with German musician Robin Schulz, which peaked at 84 on the chart the same year.\n\n\n\nTree’s influence spread beyond chart data, however, and tributes poured in far and wide following last week’s news that he was on the passenger list of one of the aircraft.\n\n\n\nThe post on his social media accounts said he had been working on an endowment that would produce a grant and that the plan would be moving forward. \n\n\n\n“‘Dr. Oliver Tree’s Extremely Epic Grant For Baby Geniuses’ coming soon,” the post said. “We will make sure his wish comes to fruition so that more joy, love and art can be spread into the world, that was his final wish.” \n\n\n\nSpeaking on the “Zack Sang Show” on YouTube in April, Tree discussed the grant and said his music was likely to be more valued after he died.\n\n\n\n“That’s when people appreciate you, when you’re not there anymore,” he said.\n\n\n\nThe Instagram statement offered some assurance.\n\n\n\n“Your legacy will live on forever,” it said.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/singer-oliver-tree-body-california-helicopter-crash-brazil/4039341/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Dennis Romero | NBC News","publishDate":"2026-06-21T20:47:16.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FOLIVER-TREE.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1200%2C675","slug":"singer-oliver-trees-body-back-in-california-after-helicopter-crash-in-brazil"},{"id":"9lvl2u","title":"Jury selection begins Monday in criminal trial of Johnson County sheriff","excerpt":"Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday in the criminal trial of Johnson County Sheriff Adam King, who is accused of retaliating against a chief deputy who reported alleged misconduct to law enforcement authorities.\n\n\n\nThe case is among a number of allegations King is facing since his arrest ...","content":"Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday in the criminal trial of Johnson County Sheriff Adam King, who is accused of retaliating against a chief deputy who reported alleged misconduct to law enforcement authorities.\n\n\n\nThe case is among a number of allegations King is facing since his arrest last year following a grand jury indictment on multiple felony charges.\n\n\n\nThe sheriff was first indicted in August 2025 on a charge of corrupt influence. King, who has been the Johnson County Sheriff since 2016, placed himself on voluntary leave at the time after being accused of sexual harassment, abuse of office, and two counts of witness retaliation. He was also accused of making inappropriate comments to multiple female employees.\n\n\n\n King has also denied those allegations.\n\n\n\nThe grand jury indictment came after a thorough investigation by the Texas Rangers, county officials said in August.\n\n\n\nProsecutors claim King violated the Texas Whistleblower Act by taking adverse personnel action against the accuser and former Chief Deputy James Saulter, who had reported him to the Rangers.\n\n\n\nAccording to court documents, Saulter reported the alleged official oppression by King to law enforcement authorities.\n\n\n\nUnder Texas law, public employees are protected from retaliation for reporting alleged violations of law to appropriate authorities\n\n\n\nKing has denied wrongdoing in this case.\n\n\n\nKing was briefly placed on administrative leave but later returned to work with restrictions.\n\n\n\nCourt records show Saulter was later terminated from the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office in recent months.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tJohnson County Sheriff\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJohnson County\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDec 19, 2025\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJohnson County Sheriff returns to court as pre-trial hearings continue\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJohnson County\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOct 2, 2025\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJudge grants Johnson County Sheriff's request to return to work amid criminal cases\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJohnson County\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOct 2, 2025\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJohnson County sheriff faces new charge, pleads not guilty\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJohnson County\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAug 28, 2025\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJohnson County Sheriff arrested, faces felony sexual harassment, retaliation charges\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nIn a termination letter signed by King, Saulter was accused of insubordination, failing to attend an internal affairs interview, falsifying time sheets, and other policy violations.\n\n\n\nKing faces two additional criminal cases stemming from the separate allegations involving the sexual harassment claims.\n\n\n\nJury selection for the corrupt influence case begins at 9 a.m. on Monday morning.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/jury-selection-begins-monday-in-criminal-trial-of-johnson-county-sheriff/4039335/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Sara Sanchez and Alanna Quillen","publishDate":"2026-06-21T20:18:21.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2025%2F10%2FJOHNSON-CO-SHERIFF_2025-10-02-17-22-02.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1920%2C1080","slug":"jury-selection-begins-monday-in-criminal-trial-of-johnson-county-sheriff"},{"id":"l9i52s","title":"Man falls to his death during Goose concert at Madison Square Garden","excerpt":"A concertgoer died Saturday night after falling from the 300 section at Madison Square Garden.","content":"A concertgoer died Saturday night after falling from the 300 section at Madison Square Garden.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/man-falls-his-death-during-goose-concert-msg","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Amanda.Hurley@fox.com (Amanda Hurley)","publishDate":"2026-06-21T14:23:45.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5ny.com%2Fwww.fox5ny.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F1000061103.jpg","slug":"man-falls-to-his-death-during-goose-concert-at-madison-square-garden"},{"id":"byr4wy","title":"Wyndham Clark avoids record collapse and holds on to win his second U.S. Open","excerpt":"Wyndham Clark couldn’t remember being in a darker place. He was publicly reviled for a moment of petulance when he smashed a locker at Oakmont after missing the cut in the U.S. Open last year. His game, his reputation, he felt it all was slipping away.\n\n\n\nSunday at Shinnecock Hills wasn’t much be...","content":"Wyndham Clark couldn’t remember being in a darker place. He was publicly reviled for a moment of petulance when he smashed a locker at Oakmont after missing the cut in the U.S. Open last year. His game, his reputation, he felt it all was slipping away.\n\n\n\nSunday at Shinnecock Hills wasn’t much better. The New York crowd behind Scottie Scheffler in his bid for a career Grand Slam on Clark, cheering his misses and wishing for the worst.\n\n\n\nThat’s what made this U.S. Open title so much sweeter.\n\n\n\nOn the edge of the greatest collapse in U.S. Open history, Clark held his nerve against a charge by Sam Burns and a Shinnecock Hills crowd that never gave him much love until he showed his mettle with his second U.S. Open title in four years.\n\n\n\n“The first one was kind of just the breakthrough of knowing I can do it,” Clark said after a two-putt par from 50 feet for a 3-over 73 and a one-shot victory. “And then this one was a lot of redemption. Last year was so tough, a terrible year. I left this place in shambles, and it’s amazing what a year can do. I’m leaving here this Sunday as a champion, and I’m just so blessed.”\n\n\n\nClark, who won the 2023 U.S. Open at Los Angeles Country Club, became the first wire-to-wire winner of the U.S. Open since Martin Kaymer at Pinehurst No. 2 in 2014.\n\n\n\nThis sure didn’t feel like a stroll through the Hamptons.\n\n\n\nHe had the largest 54-hole lead in the U.S. Open in 15 years. It was down to a single shot in just five holes, and stress followed him the rest of the way.\n\n\n\nThe clincher for Clark was on the par-5 16th, where on Saturday he made the only eagle of the week. This time it was his worst drive, well left into the gnarly fescue. He gouged that out and narrowly cleared a bunker. His 8-iron barely stayed on the back of the green. He rolled in a 30-foot birdie putt for a two-shot lead with holes to play.\n\n\n\nIt was a signature moment with muted applause. The gallery rooted against him all day, putting all their support behind Scheffler, who made his own share of mistakes and never got closer than three shots of Clark all day.\n\n\n\n“Winning major championships is extremely difficult,” Scheffler said after a 71 to tie for fourth. “He had some stones down the stretch. … Being in the arena is not for everybody, and I think it shows a lot about Wyndham, how he handled not only this golf course but I think the crowd today. And he is a well-deserving champion.”\n\n\n\nClark had the highest final round of a U.S. Open champion since Graeme McDowell closed with a 74 to win at Pebble Beach. No matter. The 32-year-old American has two U.S. Open titles, and two wins in the last month.\n\n\n\nBurns closed with a 67, his second chance in as many years to win the U.S. Open. He bounced back from a three-putt bogey on the 15th with a an 18-foot birdie to stay within one shot. He made a weak pass at a 10-foot birdie putt to tie for the lead on the 17th. What haunts him is a 17-foot birdie chance on the 18th that grazed the right edge of the cup, causing him to drop to his knees.\n\n\n\n“I would say last year at Oakmont I felt more I lost the golf tournament. I certainly don’t feel that way today,” Burn said. “I did everything I could to have a chance to win today.”\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGolf\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 21\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tScottie Scheffler denied career grand slam with fourth-place finish at U.S. Open\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGolf\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 17\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHere's how much money the 2026 U.S. Open champion will win\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nClark finished at 4-under 276 and got a surprise at the end when his father, Randall, took an overnight flight from Denver to watch his son win for the first time.\n\n\n\nEven the New York crowd had no choice but to salute him.\n\n\n\n“New York didn’t really like me — I love you guys,” Clark said at the closing ceremony, hoisting the silver trophy. “But I get it. Some of it’s self-deserved. I did some unfortunate things last year that I really regret, and I’ve been sorry multiple times and I’m still sorry, so hopefully I can win you guys over eventually.”\n\n\n\nClark noticed fans leaving early on Saturday and hoped for a big crowd and big energy for the final round. He got every bit of that, and it was uncomfortable at times. One was ejected when he shouted, “Don’t choke, Wyndham.” The grandstand behind the seventh green broke into cheers when his shot rolled off the green and into the bunker.\n\n\n\n“I get it — they were rooting for Scottie,” Clark said. “Grand Slams only happen a few times. He’s going to get it. He’s the best player in the world. But today it’s my day.”\n\n\n\nIt almost wasn’t.\n\n\n\nBut Burns never caught caught him. No one did.\n\n\n\nTom Kim, who like Scheffler celebrated a birthday on Sunday, was on the fringes of seriously contending until he fell back with a bogey on the 17th and shot 70 to finish third.\n\n\n\nClark’s hit a superb wedge that spun back to 4 feet for birdie on the 10th to restore the lead to two shots. But then he went long on the 13th with a pitching wedge and couldn’t save par. And then came his big moment on the 16th, and one last act of lagging a 50-foot putt to tap-in range.\n\n\n\nThat’s how it was at Los Angeles in 2023, when he needed two putts from 60 feet and lagged it close. Clark simply is at his best against tough tests, and rough arenas. Three years ago, he denied Rory McIlroy. This time it was Scheffler.\n\n\n\n“The first one was amazing, and this one seems even better,” Clark said. “I think especially after such a sour taste last year in this championship, to have some redemption and win this again is almost surreal.”\n\n\n\nA month ago, he was two years without a win and No. 75 in the world. Then he shot 60 in the final round to win The CJ Cup, contended the next two weeks and won his second major. It moves him to No. 8 in the world.\n\n\n\nThe smile he wore holding that U.S. Open trophy would suggest he feels on top of the world.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/golf/u-s-open-recap/4039292/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Doug Ferguson | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-21T18:08:21.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FUSATSI_29243528-e1782091299781.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5605%2C3157","slug":"wyndham-clark-avoids-record-collapse-and-holds-on-to-win-his-second-us-open"},{"id":"haleu0","title":"Texas to spend $8 million to fix errors in controversial Bluebonnet curriculum in school","excerpt":"Texas is spending over $8 million in taxpayer dollars to fix thousands of text and image errors in its controversial, state-published \"Bluebonnet\" school curriculum.","content":"Texas is spending over $8 million in taxpayer dollars to fix thousands of text and image errors in its controversial, state-published \"Bluebonnet\" school curriculum.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/texas-spend-8-million-fix-errors-controversial-bluebonnet-school-curriculum","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Joseph.Rowe@fox.com (Joseph Rowe)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T02:58:20.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fp-david-bluebonnet-curriculum-fix-costs-9p_00.00.32.06.jpg","slug":"texas-to-spend-8-million-to-fix-errors-in-controversial-bluebonnet-curriculum-in-school"},{"id":"2nl6a8","title":"Cajun Navy rescues Fort Worth baseball team stranded by rising floodwaters","excerpt":"Members of a Fort Worth-area youth baseball team were among dozens of people rescued from rising floodwaters in Mississippi as Tropical Storm Arthur brought heavy rain and dangerous conditions to the Gulf Coast.\n\n\n\nAccording to a release from Cajun Navy 2016, volunteers conducted multiple water r...","content":"Members of a Fort Worth-area youth baseball team were among dozens of people rescued from rising floodwaters in Mississippi as Tropical Storm Arthur brought heavy rain and dangerous conditions to the Gulf Coast.\n\n\n\nAccording to a release from Cajun Navy 2016, volunteers conducted multiple water rescues along the Biloxi River in Gulfport over the weekend as rainfall caused water levels to rise and flooded homes and roadways.\n\n\n\nAmong those evacuated were members of The Pickles, a Fort Worth-area youth baseball team.\n\n\n\nTrey Williams, communications director for Cajun Navy 2016, said the rescue effort began when the mother of one of the players contacted the organization through Facebook seeking help. Initially, the situation did not appear urgent, but rising floodwaters overnight quickly changed conditions.\n\n\n\n“They were just wanting to get to their game,” Williams said. “But overnight, the water rose a great bit, and it really did become more of an emergency situation where we needed to get them out of that house.”\n\n\n\nAccording to Williams, volunteers working alongside the Gulfport Fire Department evacuated 12 players, nine adults, and three dogs; two German shepherds and a Labrador, from the flooded property.\n\n\n\nThe group was staying in an Airbnb near the Biloxi River when floodwaters began surrounding the elevated home. Williams said fast-moving water and changing currents created dangerous conditions for rescuers and those trapped inside.\n\n\n\n“The most important thing was that water was very swift and fast-moving,” Williams said. “In that situation, it’s always best to get people out of harm’s way.”\n\n\n\nThe team rescue was one of several operations conducted by Cajun Navy 2016 during the storm response.\n\n\n\nWilliams said the rescue reflected the mission that inspired the organization after the historic Louisiana floods of 2016.\n\n\n\n“It was neighbors coming together to help neighbors,” Williams said. “Every time we help somebody, they’re very grateful and relieved. In this situation, everybody was safe, everybody got out okay, and that’s why we’re here.”","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/fort-worth-baseball-team-among-those-rescued-by-cajun-navy-during-tropical-storm-arthur-response/4039296/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Jala Washington","publishDate":"2026-06-21T17:53:11.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Ffeat-cajun-navy.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1920%2C1080","slug":"cajun-navy-rescues-fort-worth-baseball-team-stranded-by-rising-floodwaters"},{"id":"dfxun4","title":"Sen. Cory Booker says people should be ‘very worried' about Trump and Israel upending peace","excerpt":"Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., said on NBC News’ “Meet the Press” Sunday that people should be “very worried” about President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu upending viable pathways to peace in the Middle East as fragile ceasefire talks between the U.S. and Iran are underwa...","content":"Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., said on NBC News’ “Meet the Press” Sunday that people should be “very worried” about President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu upending viable pathways to peace in the Middle East as fragile ceasefire talks between the U.S. and Iran are underway in Switzerland.\n\n\n\nAsked whether he believed Israel was a reliable partner in peace negotiations with Iran, Booker criticized the leaders of both countries.\n\n\n\n“Between Israel and America, we have two criminal presidents,” Booker said, pointing to Trump’s prior conviction and Netanyahu’s corruption trial.\n\n\n\n“These are two failed world leaders,” he added later. “And yes, we should be very worried about both of these leaders continuing to upend any kind of viable pathway to peace in the Middle East. These are both failed leaders that I cannot wait until they’re off the world stage.”\n\n\n\nNBC News previously reported that U.S. spy agencies believe Israel could further disrupt talks with Iran. The talks come amid heightened tensions, just days after the White House announced that the U.S. signed a memorandum of understanding in an effort to move toward ending the war.\n\n\n\nIran said Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz is closed again because of Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon.\n\n\n\nThe memorandum of understanding stipulates that the strait must remain toll-free for 60 days, among other provisions. Earlier Sunday, Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland for talks with Iranian officials.\n\n\n\nVance said Sunday that there was “great progress over the last couple of days in ensuring that the ceasefire holds in Lebanon.”\n\n\n\n“We’re all working towards regional peace,” he said, referring to the U.S., Israel, Pakistan and Qatar. “There, of course, are going to be sometimes disagreements about precisely how to get there, but I actually feel great about where we are in Lebanon. There’s still some additional wood to chop, but we’re going to keep on working at it.”\n\n\n\nVance, special envoy Steve Witkoff and the president’s son-in-law Jared Kushner met with an Iranian delegation to discuss the agreement between the two countries. Mediators from Qatar and Pakistan also joined the talks, which are aimed at determining the path forward on issues including Iran’s nuclear program.\n\n\n\nAsked on “Meet the Press” whether Trump deserved credit for trying to end the war rather than escalate it, Booker said, “That’s like giving somebody credit for — literally an arsonist starting a fire and getting credit for running out of the burning building.”\n\n\n\n“This president has led this nation into a disaster,” he said. “We have surrendered our power. We have capitulated to the enemy, and they now are mocking us.”\n\n\n\nReached for comment on Booker’s remarks, White House spokeswoman Olivia Wales said in a statement that the U.S. “brokered an excellent, performance-based MOU that advances the interests of the United States by ending the fighting, reopening the Strait of Hormuz to significantly lower energy prices, and forcing Iran to commit to abandon its nuclear ambitions.”\n\n\n\n“What the President has achieved on the battlefield and at the negotiating table is nothing short of remarkable and will strengthen American security for many years to come,” the statement continued.\n\n\n\nIn a Truth Social post Sunday, Trump said that “Iran must immediately stop their highly paid PROXIES in Lebanon from causing trouble,” appearing to refer to Hezbollah.\n\n\n\n“If they don’t, we’ll hit Iran very hard again, just like we did last week, only harder!!!” he added.\n\n\n\nMegan Shannon and Maggie McCabe contributed.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/sen-cory-booker-trump-and-israel-upending-peace/4039304/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Megan Lebowitz | NBC News","publishDate":"2026-06-21T16:47:42.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2271401898.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1200%2C675","slug":"sen-cory-booker-says-people-should-be-very-worried-about-trump-and-israel-upending-peace"},{"id":"8xpu2f","title":"Dallas weather: Storm threat passes; heat index threatens match day activities","excerpt":"A severe thunderstorm watch and a 106-degree heat index threaten Monday match-day activities in DFW, kicking off a week of heavy rain and storm risks across North Texas.","content":"A severe thunderstorm watch and a 106-degree heat index threaten Monday match-day activities in DFW, kicking off a week of heavy rain and storm risks across North Texas.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/dallas-weather-severe-thunderstorm-watch-argentina-austria","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Ali.Turiano@fox.com (Ali Turiano)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T18:28:14.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F726145692_1054899550239165_6324919608662801402_n.jpg","slug":"dallas-weather-storm-threat-passes-heat-index-threatens-match-day-activities"},{"id":"gkzrwn","title":"Data breach impacts more than 3 million Texas hunting and fishing license holders","excerpt":"More than 3 million Texas hunting and fishing license holders may have had personal information exposed in a cybersecurity incident involving a vendor that manages license sales for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.\n\n\n\nAccording to Texas Parks and Wildlife, an investigation found that an u...","content":"More than 3 million Texas hunting and fishing license holders may have had personal information exposed in a cybersecurity incident involving a vendor that manages license sales for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.\n\n\n\nAccording to Texas Parks and Wildlife, an investigation found that an unauthorized actor may have obtained customer information, including driver’s license numbers, passport numbers (if provided), email addresses, phone numbers, and residential addresses.\n\n\n\nThe agency said Social Security numbers, dates of birth, and financial information, including credit card details, were not accessed during the incident.\n\n\n\nTexas Cyber Command is investigating the breach.\n\n\n\n“We recognize the seriousness of this issue and have identified and implemented additional security options to better protect customer information,” Texas Parks and Wildlife officials said in a statement. “Many of our staff are hunters and anglers and were affected by this incident. We are committed to continuing to work with the license system vendor to implement increased safeguards to prevent future incidents.”\n\n\n\nAffected customers are eligible to receive one year of free credit monitoring through Kroll. Customers can confirm their eligibility by calling (844) 959-7123. The enrollment deadline is Sept. 14, 2026.\n\n\n\nTexas Parks and Wildlife said it is working with the vendor to implement additional safeguards, enhanced monitoring services and stronger access controls for customer data.\n\n\n\nThe agency said hunting and fishing license sales will continue as scheduled in August for the next license year.\n\n\n\nCustomers are encouraged to monitor financial statements and credit reports for suspicious activity, consider freezing their credit with the major credit bureaus and remain cautious of phishing attempts or unsolicited requests for personal information.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/massive-data-breach-could-impact-millions-of-texas-hunting-and-fishing-license-holders/4039264/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Sara Sanchez","publishDate":"2026-06-21T16:20:07.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2025%2F10%2Fdata-breach-generic.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D960%2C540","slug":"data-breach-impacts-more-than-3-million-texas-hunting-and-fishing-license-holders"},{"id":"g25jmx","title":"Argentina fans gather in Dallas for ‘Banderazo Argentino' ahead of World Cup match","excerpt":"Argentina fans are gathering at Klyde Warren Park in Dallas on Sunday evening for a traditional “Banderazo Argentino” ahead of the team’s upcoming FIFA World Cup match in North Texas.\n\n\n\nHundreds of fans gathered in anticipation of Argentina’s first North Texas game in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.\n\n\n...","content":"Argentina fans are gathering at Klyde Warren Park in Dallas on Sunday evening for a traditional “Banderazo Argentino” ahead of the team’s upcoming FIFA World Cup match in North Texas.\n\n\n\nHundreds of fans gathered in anticipation of Argentina’s first North Texas game in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFans began to gather on Sunday, and by 4 p.m., the park was a sea of blue and white jerseys. \n\n\n\nThe crowd expressed their support for the team with drums, chants, and flags, celebrating iconic Argentina players like Lionel Messi.\n\n\n\nThe gatherings, known as banderazos, bring supporters together in celebration. Rallies have been scheduled for the days before each Argentina game in Arlington. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArgentina will face Austria on Monday, June 22, and Jordan on Saturday, June 27. Fans will gather again on June 26.\n\n\n\nA similar event drew nearly 3,000 fans to the park during Argentina’s 2022 World Cup run, turning downtown Dallas into a sea of blue and white.\nThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/argentina-fans-gather-in-dallas-for-banderazo-argentino-ahead-of-world-cup-match/4039244/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"NBCDFW Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-21T14:56:14.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Fbanderazo.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1920%2C1080","slug":"argentina-fans-gather-in-dallas-for-banderazo-argentino-ahead-of-world-cup-match"},{"id":"yz01nt","title":"‘House of the Dragon' Season 3 reviews: Here's what critics are saying","excerpt":"The third season of “House of the Dragon” came out breathing fire with the highly anticipated Battle of the Gullet, but how are critics receiving the show’s return after two years?\n\n\n\nThe June 21 premiere of the HBO hit featured a bloody, dragon-filled naval battle that seemed to be the antithesi...","content":"The third season of “House of the Dragon” came out breathing fire with the highly anticipated Battle of the Gullet, but how are critics receiving the show’s return after two years?\n\n\n\nThe June 21 premiere of the HBO hit featured a bloody, dragon-filled naval battle that seemed to be the antithesis of Season 2, which was dinged by critics and fans for its slow-moving pace.\n\n\n\nThe show stars Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke and Emma D’Arcy along with this season’s cast of newcomers depicting the latest saga in the ongoing civil war between the Black and Green factions of the Targaryen family. The “Game of Thrones” prequel is based on the George R.R. Martin book “Fire & Blood.”\n\n\n\nWhile it still can be hard for viewers to keep together the sprawling cast of characters (Rhaenyra or Rhaena? Aemond or Aegon?), critics believe this season shows progress after two seasons that divided critics and fans.\n\n\n\nHere’s how some major outlets have reviewed the newest season, which will be eight episodes.\n\n\n\nVariety\n\n\n\nReviewer Alison Herman calls the Battle of the Gullet in the season premiere “spectacular,” but writes that “the more exciting development in Season 3 is much more intimate in scope than hordes of troops descending into chaos.”\n\n\n\nShe praised the performances of Cooke and D’Arcy in central scenes between Rhaenyra and Alicent Hightower, but writes that “not all of the show’s connections are so well-realized.”\n\n\n\nA character to watch in the new season is Alicent’s cousin, Ormund Hightower (James Norton), who serves as a “chaos agent,” according to Herman.\n\n\n\n“Whether they provide surprise and distraction or anchoring ballast, it’s the people who make ‘House of the Dragon’ worth enduring the predetermined devastation,” Herman writes. “The dragons are just the CGI flying lizards on top.”\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tnews\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJul 21, 2024\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t27-year-old ‘House of Dragon' star couldn't afford drama school, but was determined to break into the industry ‘by hook or by crook'\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTikTok\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOct 20, 2022\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEmma D'Arcy of ‘House of the Dragon' Reacts to Favorite Drink Becoming a Meme\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nThe Hollywood Reporter\n\n\n\nDaniel Fienberg writes that the first two seasons featured “too many similar-looking characters with similar-sounding names and similar versions of ‘complexity’ and, yes, too many darned dragons,” and writes that Season 3 “is, in many ways, the same.”\n\n\n\n“The series is still too packed, too narratively rushed and, as much as I’m certain passionate fans will disagree, the surplus of dragons and special effects has become somewhat anticlimactic,” he wrote.\n\n\n\nHowever, he also writes that the third and fourth episodes of Season 3 are his favorite episodes of the whole series thus far.\n\n\n\n“Because they were funnier, smarter and a little more intimate in scale, albeit with episode lengths of between 56 and 64 minutes and, yes, lots of dragons,” he wrote.\n\n\n\nFienberg also notes that there are “big deaths” of prominent characters in the first couple of episodes.\n\n\n\nHe also had praise for the performances of some of the main castmembers.\n\n\n\n“D’Arcy has never been better. Smith remains wonderfully hammy,” he wrote.\n\n\n\nFienberg also notes Norton’s performance as Ormund Hightower as one of the best of the cast newcomers.\n\n\n\nHe then summarized his overall opinion of the first four episodes.\n\n\n\n“Anyway, this all boils down to me really liking the third episode, liking portions of the fourth and fearing that no matter how much I like the change of direction that occurs in much of those two episodes, ‘House of the Dragon’ has too much on its plate and too little time to do everything,” he wrote.\n\n\n\nEmma D’Arcy attends the “House Of The Dragon” Series 3 World Premiere at Odeon West End on June 08, 2026 in London, England. \n\n\n\nUSA Today\n\n\n\nKelly Lawler labels the first two seasons of the show “woefully disappointing” with “too many blandly interchangeable characters,” but sees “glimmers of hope” in Season 3.\n\n\n\nShe writes that the “pace quickens” and features a few more lighter moments amid the gruesome violence.\n\n\n\n“Is it enough to light the ‘Thrones’ flame? Certainly not,” she wrote. “But maybe it’s enough to eke something more interesting out of what was previously a sunk-cost-fallacy turned TV show.”\n\n\n\nThe first four episodes contain “tiny sparks of interest, from some witty dialogue to genuine plot momentum to intriguing new characters popping up,” according to Lawler.\n\n\n\nVulture\n\n\n\nCritic Roxana Hadadi sees the new season in a favorable light, writing that the show has “fixed its momentum problem” after the sluggish Season 2.\n\n\n\n“It’s bleak as hell, and it’s also the best ‘House of the Dragon’ has ever been, clear-eyed about the story it’s telling and no longer so enamored with the people grasping for power or the dragons they use for their bidding,” she wrote.\n\n\n\nHadadi agrees with The Hollywood Reporter review about the third episode.\n\n\n\n“This season’s third episode should be recognized as the best hour of the series so far, a thorough, process-centric portrait of what’s required to lead the commonfolk and sit on the maybe-sentient Iron Throne, which is famed for its ability to accept or reject a ruler,” she wrote.\n\n\n\nShe also compared parts of this season to the legendary “Game of Thrones,” which ran from 2011 to 2019 on HBO.\n\n\n\n“The questions raised about whether any of these characters really earned the power that’s been handed to them, and the realization that all of them, one way or another, will likely meet their end without the honor they thought they were due, propels ‘HOTD’ into somber storytelling heights that haven’t been seen in this franchise since midway through ‘GOT’s’ original run,” she wrote.\n\n\n\nThis story first appeared on TODAY.com. More from TODAY:\n\n\n\n\nHere’s what critics are saying about ‘Toy Story 5’\n\n\n\nAnne Hathaway announces pregnancy with baby No. 3\n\n\n\nTay Keith, Grammy-nominated record producer, found dead at 29","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/house-of-the-dragon-season-3-reviews/4039838/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Scott Stump | TODAY","publishDate":"2026-06-23T01:58:31.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Fhouseofthedragon.png%3Ffit%3D1076%2C538%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","inBriefing":true,"slug":"house-of-the-dragon-season-3-reviews-heres-what-critics-are-saying"},{"id":"20c2nz","title":"‘Toy Story 5' has biggest box-office debut of year with franchise-best $160M","excerpt":"“Toy Story” still has a friend in moviegoers.\n\n\n\nThe fifth installment in the Pixar series debuted with $160 million in domestic ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday, easily setting a new franchise record and notching the biggest opening weekend of the year.\n\n\n\nLaunching 31 years af...","content":"“Toy Story” still has a friend in moviegoers.\n\n\n\nThe fifth installment in the Pixar series debuted with $160 million in domestic ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday, easily setting a new franchise record and notching the biggest opening weekend of the year.\n\n\n\nLaunching 31 years after the original “Toy Story” first landed in theaters, “Toy Story 5” far surpassed the previous series-best debut: $120 million for “Toy Story 4” in 2019. Internationally, it was just as successful, with $152 million in opening-weekend sales, for a worldwide haul of $312 million.\n\n\n\nThe “Toy Story” franchise is one of the most profitable for The Walt Disney Co. Before “Toy Story 5” launched, the movies had collectively grossed more than $3 billion, while also pulling in billions from merchandising.\n\n\n\nThough the series seemed to reach a conclusion with 2010’s “Toy Story 3,” the decision to revive the franchise almost a decade later — while controversial — has been extremely lucrative. “Toy Story 4” exceeded $1 billion in ticket sales, and “Toy Story 5” is all but certain to as well.\n\n\n\nAmong animated films, only 2018’s “Incredibles 2” had a bigger opening weekend ($182.7 million) than “Toy Story 5.”\n\n\n\nThese toys aren’t cheap\n\n\n\nKeeping the “Toy Story” movies going has gotten more expensive, though. The fifth movie cost $250 million to make, not including marketing. It returns a voice cast led by Tom Hanks (as Woody), Tim Allen (as Buzz Lightyear) and Joan Cusack (as Jessie).\n\n\n\nIn the sequel, the toys are pushed aside when Bonnie gets a new tablet. It’s directed by Andrew Stanton, the Pixar veteran who helmed “Finding Nemo” (2003) and “WALL-E” (2008). “Toy Story 5” also features a new song by Taylor Swift, “I Knew It, I Knew You.”\n\n\n\nReviews have been very good and audiences gave “Toy Story 5” an “A” CinemaScore, suggesting it should remain a force in theaters for weeks. \n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMovies\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 16\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSean Penn to direct Warner Bros. movie about a police officer at the Jan. 6 Capitol riot\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCelebrity News\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 3\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExclusive: Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein address the rumors they're dating\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMovies\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 20\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tShowtime! Here are the summer movies coming to theaters and streaming\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nAfter its chart-topping debut, Steven Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day” slipped to second place with $17 million in its second weekend. That’s not the hold that Universal Pictures was hoping for. Dropping 61% from its first weekend suggests “Disclosure Day” might not find the legs Spielberg’s sci-fi thriller needs to break out this summer.\n\n\n\nStill, the $115 million budgeted movie, starring Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor and Colman Domingo, has grossed $160.4 million globally in two weeks. “Disclosure Day” stands a good chance of remaining the top adult-oriented option in theaters in the coming weeks.\n\n\n\n“Toy Story 5” faced little competition from newcomers. \n\n\n\n‘Robin Hood’ misses the bullseye \n\n\n\nA24’s “The Death of Robin Hood,” a violent revisionist approach to the old legend, flopped with $2.6 million on 1,762 screens. The film, starring Hugh Jackman and directed by Michael Sarnoski, was modestly budgeted at $20 million. But after finding mixed reviews, audiences didn’t go for the movie, either. It earned a “C+” CinemaScore.\n\n\n\nNeon’s “Leviticus” came out just ahead of “The Death of Robin Hood,” with $2.7 million from 1,076 theaters. Written and directed by Adrian Chiarella, the buzzy low-budget horror film is about two teen boys who meet at conversion therapy. It’s a fine start for an indie with a small budget of $3.5 million and good word-of-mouth. But “Leviticus” also faced unusually strong competition in the still-potent horror hits “Obsession” and “Backrooms.” \n\n\n\nThe top horror choice remained “Obsession,” the microbudget phenomenon by 26-year-old Curry Barker. In its sixth weekend, it nearly equaled its $17 million opening weekend from mid-May. The Focus Features release, which cost less than $1 million to make, added $14.2 million to bring its domestic total to $215.8 million and its global haul to $333.3 million.\n\n\n\nWith “Toy Story 5” and “Obsession” driving sales, the summer box office is up 15% from the 2025 summer, according to Rentrak. More impressively, summer ticket sales are nearly equal to the 2019 summer at the same point, not accounting for inflation. The summer to date is just 1.9% down from that year.\n\n\n\nPaul Dergarabedian, head of marketplace trends for Rentrak, expects that Hollywood is heading for its best summer since before the pandemic. And the success is coming from both expected and unexpected places. \n\n\n\n“To me, this is a hybrid summer and this could be the new blueprint for how you build the perfect summer box-office beast,” says Dergarabedian. “You throw in a mix of very eclectic films and not just the usual suspects — the big franchise films, the known brands — but also films like ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ and original films like ‘Disclosure Day.’” \n\n\n\n\n\nTop 10 movies by domestic box office\n\n\n\nWith final domestic figures being released Monday, this list factors in the estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Rentrak:\n\n\n\n1. “Toy Story 5,” $160 million. \n\n\n\n2. “Disclosure Day,” $17 million. \n\n\n\n3. “Obsession,” $14.2 million. \n\n\n\n4. “Backrooms,” $7.3 million. \n\n\n\n5. “Scary Movie,” $6.7 million. \n\n\n\n6. “Masters of the Universe,” $5.6 million. \n\n\n\n7. “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu,” $3.9 million. \n\n\n\n8. “Leviticus,” $2.7 million. \n\n\n\n9. “The Death of Robin Hood,” $2.6 million. \n\n\n\n10. “Michael,” $2.2 million.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/toy-story-5-box-office-debut/4039241/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Jake Coyle | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-21T14:49:35.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2280803220-e1782070931555.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5000%2C2892","slug":"toy-story-5-has-biggest-box-office-debut-of-year-with-franchise-best-160m"},{"id":"nsjzjr","title":"In Taylor Swift's beach town, every clue becomes a wedding rumor","excerpt":"When a large tent appeared next door to Taylor Swift’s Watch Hill estate this week, it didn’t take long for speculation about the superstar’s impending nuptials to ripple through the affluent New England seaside village — and the internet. \n\n\n\nSoon, fans were swapping theories online, photographe...","content":"When a large tent appeared next door to Taylor Swift’s Watch Hill estate this week, it didn’t take long for speculation about the superstar’s impending nuptials to ripple through the affluent New England seaside village — and the internet. \n\n\n\nSoon, fans were swapping theories online, photographers were staking out vantage points and residents found themselves fielding questions about a wedding that never was. Or at least, a wedding that seems yet to happen.\n\n\n\nThe rumors, so far, have proved unfounded. But they offered a glimpse into life in Watch Hill, the Rhode Island beach community in the town of Westerly, close to the Connecticut border, where Swift has owned a home for more than a decade and where curiosity about the singer has become woven into everyday life.\n\n\n\nRumors take hold\n\n\n\nFrom the nearby lighthouse, visitors craned for a better view of Swift’s mansion, a sprawling white home perched atop a rocky bluff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Security cameras dotted the property, and a guard called out to visitors who strayed too close.\n\n\n\nWedding planner Nicole Simeral, dressed in black, stood outside the small white chapel across from the massive yellow Ocean House hotel — Swift’s neighbor on the beach — waving along cars and buses that slowed and directing traffic to keep moving.\n\n\n\nShe watched visitors speculate about a wedding she said she knew wasn’t Swift’s. She’s working a different wedding every weekend in June in that spot. Still, the questions kept coming.\n\n\n\n“Is Taylor Swift getting married here? Many, many, many have asked,” Simeral said.\n\n\n\nShe said there had been “a lot of chitter chatter” as people tried to connect sightings of people who know Swift in local shops to impending nuptials. But she doubted Watch Hill would be practical for a wedding of that scale because of its limited luxury lodging.\n\n\n\nThe Watch Hill rumors also dovetailed with separate online speculation that Swift and her fiance, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, were planning a celebration at Madison Square Garden, though no details about the pair’s wedding have been released, despite multiple requests for comment to Swift’s spokesperson.\n\n\n\nThe tent itself, Simeral said, was hardly unusual. “Next weekend, there’ll be another tent just like this.”\n\n\n\n\n\nFor two summers, Westerly Police Department community service officer Nick Quaratella has stood at the entrance to a public path leading to the beach beside Swift’s estate, answering questions from beachgoers and keeping traffic moving. \n\n\n\n“They come to the beach, but then they also ask if she’s here or not,” Quaratella said. \n\n\n\nHe said he can’t help but joke around with some fans. \n\n\n\n“I’ll say, ‘Oh, did you hear that she moved?’” he said. “And they’ll say, ‘No.’ And I say, ‘Yeah, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson moved in.’ And they’ll go, ‘Oh, really?’ and then they’ll walk away.”\n\n\n\n“That’s pretty funny,” he concluded.\n\n\n\nOver the years, he’s seen plenty of unusual reactions. His coworker once spotted a fan on their knees, bowing toward the entrance gate near the property. Visitors have shouted “I love you, Taylor!” from the roadside. One woman convinced her granddaughter he was Swift’s security guard and posed for a photo with him. \n\n\n\nQuaratella has fielded a few questions about the supposed wedding, but not as many as he expected.\n\n\n\n“At this point, it’s part of my job,” he said. “It makes me smile. It makes me laugh. I have no problem with it. It makes the day go by.”\n\n\n\n\n\nLiving with Taylor Swift\n\n\n\nDown near a strip of beach boutiques, lifelong resident Lauren Nigrelli said the frenzy surrounding the star has eased since Swift first moved into the neighborhood in 2013. Back then, Nigrelli recalled, fans would drive around in circles by her shop playing Swift’s songs.\n\n\n\n“Things have definitely calmed down since then,” she said.\n\n\n\nToday, Swift’s presence remains a fixture among local businesses in what she described as a “quaint New England coastal community.” Nigrelli, a Realtor who owns the boutiques Tide and Tide Kids, said she began selling apparel emblazoned with “Holiday House,” the nickname associated with Swift’s mansion, after children began coming into the store asking for it. On Saturday, she was also selling a Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding sticker book.\n\n\n\n“I think every shop has something related to her,” Nigrelli said.\n\n\n\nOn the beach below the mansion, Audrey and John Curtis, a married couple from Connecticut who have been vacationing in Westerly for years, settled into beach chairs and debated the wedding rumors.\n\n\n\n“We were just looking up at her house,” Audrey Curtis said, pointing toward the mansion. “She’s not getting married here now, though.”\n\n\n\nCurtis said she had heard various theories, including speculation that a wedding might be held at Ocean House. But as she thought through the logistics, she became skeptical.\n\n\n\n“Then I was thinking about, ‘How would everybody get here?’” she said. “In New York, you’ve got JFK, you’ve got LaGuardia, and she’s got two penthouses in New York that she combined, so I figured they could obviously have more people there.”\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMusic & Musicians\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 12\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTaylor Swift becomes youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCelebrity News\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 10\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTaylor Swift performs surprise duet with Randy Newman at ‘Toy Story 5' premiere\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nHer husband wasn’t so sure.\n\n\n\n“They could lie and say it’s happening there, but it’s happening here,” John Curtis said. “When important people do things, they don’t want people to know.” \n\n\n\nSix friends from New York, posing for photos in matching Watch Hill sweatshirts while celebrating a birthday, said Swift wasn’t the reason they chose the beach town, though they weren’t sure they would have discovered it if not for the singer. \n\n\n\nLeslie Aucapina, 24, who attended Swift’s Eras Tour in Philadelphia, said she grew up listening to Swift’s music and thought the Taylor-themed merchandise was “really cute.” She liked that the excitement surrounding Swift helped local businesses and enjoyed visiting the inspiration for “the last great american dynasty,” a song about Holiday House from Swift’s 2020 Grammy Album of the Year-winning album, folklore.\n\n\n\n But she said the speculation at times crosses a line. “If she wants to share it, she wants to share it,” she said. “At the end of the day, it’s someone’s house.”","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/taylor-swift-beach-town-clues-wedding-rumor/4039225/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Leah Willingham | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-21T12:19:32.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26171861867196.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5553%2C3702","slug":"in-taylor-swifts-beach-town-every-clue-becomes-a-wedding-rumor"},{"id":"hc69td","title":"Madelyn’s Mission: Flower Mound teen helps kids face life’s challenges","excerpt":"Flower Mound sophomore Madelyn Modeste will be a doctor someday. It’s something she has dreamed about for as long as she can remember, and at 16, she’s already earned an internship this summer at Children’s Health Andrews Institute Spine Center in Plano. Last year, she was invited to the Congress...","content":"Flower Mound sophomore Madelyn Modeste will be a doctor someday. It’s something she has dreamed about for as long as she can remember, and at 16, she’s already earned an internship this summer at Children’s Health Andrews Institute Spine Center in Plano. Last year, she was invited to the Congress of Future Medical Leaders honors program in Boston, where Nobel Peace Prize winners and even the Dean of Harvard were on hand. \nBut no matter where her future career takes her, Madelyn will always find time to write children’s books. After all, her gift for writing is helping kids across the country fall in love with books and learn to be brave in the face of life’s many challenges.\n“I would love to keep writing on the side,” Madelyn said. “I had no idea this would be such a big deal for so many children.”\nHer mother, Shauntelle, added, “She’s already spoken at several schools, churches, and public libraries, and in doing so, she’s kind of become a little hero to these children. They see her as famous.”\nIt’s easy to see why. Madelyn wrote her first book, “Mariella Can’t Wait,” when she was 10, drawing inspiration from a YouTube video by fellow young author and social activist Marley Diaz during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, she’s added two more self-published titles to the series: “Mariella is Frustrated” in 2021 and “Mariella is Brave” in 2025. Each book creatively chronicles the character’s journey through difficult times and how she solved her dilemma with skills such as patience, ingenuity, and fearlessness. Each journey was based on real-life experiences Madelyn was facing.\nThe third book dove into perhaps the biggest challenge of her young life: a surprise scoliosis diagnosis.\nMadelyn was 10 when her pediatrician noticed a small curve in her spine during a routine checkup. The spine is supposed to run straight when viewed from behind, but Madelyn’s was slightly curving to the side. Scoliosis affects millions of children and adults worldwide and, depending on its severity, can lead to back pain, stiffness, muscle fatigue, limited range of motion, uneven posture, and even breathing complications in the most severe cases. \nIronically, Madelyn had led an otherwise normal life up to that point with zero pain or physical limitations. There wasn’t even a family history of scoliosis. And yet, the curve was there—clear as day.\nNaturally, Shauntelle and her husband questioned the diagnosis and wondered if surgery was really the answer. In hopes of correcting the curvature naturally, Madelyn was fitted with a special back brace and told to wear it practically 24-7. She followed the doctor’s orders, but what was a small 35-degree curve progressed to 53 degrees within two years.\nMadelyn also lost three inches in height.\n“We went to four different pediatric surgeons, and we really felt comfortable with the last one we met with, Dr. Christopher Redman,” Shauntelle said. “He cared about Madelyn and explained that the curve would get worse if it were not surgically fixed.”\nOn May 6, 2024, Madelyn underwent spinal fusion surgery and had two metal rods placed in her back. The four-hour procedure went flawlessly, so much so that Madelyn said she barely needed the medication her doctor gave her.\nShe chronicled the entire journey in her book, “Mariella is Brave,” writing about how to transform fear into courage.\n“My doctor knew I’d written a couple of books and said it would be awesome if I wrote one about this new journey and document my real-life events with scoliosis and eventually surgery,” Madelyn said. “He thought it was so cool when I actually did it.”\nIn an article published on the Children’s Health website, Dr. Redman said, “The book is really written for any child going through a major procedure, which I love. It can help any kid with a serious medical problem.”\nFast forward to today, and Madelyn is back to living her life normally. And her aspirations are bigger than ever.\n“I aspire to be an OB/GYN, but I want to continue writing these books,” she said.\nYou can purchase her three books on Amazon.\nClick here to learn more about Madelyn’s inspirational story. You can also purchase her three books, Mariella Can’t Wait, Mariella is Frustrated, and Mariella is Brave, on Amazon. \nThe post Madelyn’s Mission: Flower Mound teen helps kids face life’s challenges appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/06/20/madelyns-mission-flower-mound-teen-helps-kids-face-lifes-challenges/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)","author":"Steve Gamel","publishDate":"2026-06-20T12:00:50.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crosstimbersgazette.com%2Fcrosstimbersgazette%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FDSC08200.jpg","slug":"madelyns-mission-flower-mound-teen-helps-kids-face-lifes-challenges"},{"id":"88s2wd","title":"Concertgoer falls to his death during Goose show at NYC's Madison Square Garden","excerpt":"A 51-year-old Connecticut man fell to his death from an upper deck of Madison Square Garden during a concert on Saturday night, police said.\n\n\n\nOfficers responding to a 911 call around 9:51 p.m. found the man unconscious and unresponsive with injuries indicating a fall from an “elevated position,...","content":"A 51-year-old Connecticut man fell to his death from an upper deck of Madison Square Garden during a concert on Saturday night, police said.\n\n\n\nOfficers responding to a 911 call around 9:51 p.m. found the man unconscious and unresponsive with injuries indicating a fall from an “elevated position,” New York City police said. Police did not say how far the man fell, but said he was in Section 300. They identified him as Paul Kueker of Niantic, Connecticut.\n\n\n\nThe man was with his wife, according to police. He was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Police do not suspect foul play.\n\n\n\nThe rock band Goose was performing. In a statement, the band said it was “reeling” from the tragedy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGoose played a concert Sunday evening in Central Park and said all proceeds from the show would go toward a charitable fund providing support and resources for their fans.\n\n\n\n“We considered whether or not we were going to play and came to the decision that the best thing we can do right now is bring our community together, lean on one another, and offer a space for healing,” the Sunday statement said. “So let’s be kind to each other tonight and remember our friend.”\n\n\n\nMSG Entertainment also extended its condolences, saying in a statement Sunday that the company’s “hearts go out to the family and friends of the concertgoer.”\n\n\n\n“While we await the police report on the tragedy at last night’s Goose concert, we are deeply saddened by the loss of a fan’s life at Madison Square Garden,” the statement said.\nThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/man-falls-to-death-during-rock-concert-madison-square-garden/4039217/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-21T08:45:26.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2222714874.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5000%2C3333","slug":"concertgoer-falls-to-his-death-during-goose-show-at-nycs-madison-square-garden"},{"id":"pac365","title":"Bartonville Town Update – June 2026","excerpt":"Hello Bartonville!\nI am proud to share several exciting updates and accomplishments happening throughout the town this past month.\nBartonville was recently awarded first place in the Salvation Army Red Kettle Challenge Fundraiser competition which took place in December. The award was presented b...","content":"Hello Bartonville!\nI am proud to share several exciting updates and accomplishments happening throughout the town this past month.\nBartonville was recently awarded first place in the Salvation Army Red Kettle Challenge Fundraiser competition which took place in December. The award was presented by Tiffany Jackson in recognition of the community’s generous support and our commitment to helping those in need throughout the holiday season. The Town appreciates everyone who contributed online and those volunteers who rang the bell at Kroger to help make this effort successful.\nThis year’s Spirit Day event was also a tremendous success and brought together residents, families and visitors for a day of fun and community fellowship. A special thank you goes to Andy’s Frozen Custard for generously donating 200 custard cups for attendees to enjoy during the event. The car show was a huge success with over 20 entries. The Town would also like to recognize and thank our Special Event volunteers and staff whose hard work and dedication helped make Spirit Day such a memorable occasion.\nThe Town is also pleased to announce that Phase III of the E. Jeter roadway project officially began on May 25th. Weather permitting, the project is anticipated to be completed within approximately 8 to 10 weeks. This important infrastructure improvement will continue enhancing roadway conditions and traffic flow for residents.\nDuring the May Town Council meeting, Councilmembers Matt Chapman, Keith Crandall, and myself were officially sworn into office. Following the ceremony, Councilmember Arens was appointed mayor pro tem. The Town looks forward to their continued service and leadership as they work together to support the Bartonville community.\nAdditionally, Town staff and leadership have officially began planning for the upcoming fiscal year budget. Around budget season, coffee consumption may rise slightly at Town Hall, but our commitment to fiscal responsibility remains stronger than ever. Leadership remains committed to maintaining responsible financial stewardship while continuing to provide high-quality services to residents. Bartonville will continue working diligently to keep its tax rate among the lowest in the State of Texas while carefully planning for the community’s future needs and roads.\nThank you for your continued support of the Town of Bartonville. Together, we continue making Bartonville a wonderful place to live, work, and serve. \nFor more information on any of these updates, please contact Town Hall.\nResidential Projects:\nDeer Hollow – 14 residential lots (5-acre subdivision behind Hat Creek)\nEagle Ridge – 33 residential lots (2-acre subdivision across FM 407 from Tractor Supply)\nHudson Hills – 33 residential lots (2-acre subdivision behind Marty B’s)\nKnight’s Landing – 15 residential lots (6-acre subdivision, 600 block of E Jeter)\nDon’t miss any important updates, meeting announcements, or community news. Visit our website at townofbartonville.com and sign up for notifications by clicking on “Notify Me.”\nThe post Bartonville Town Update – June 2026 appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/06/19/bartonville-town-update-june-2026/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)","author":"Contributing Writer","publishDate":"2026-06-20T04:00:50.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crosstimbersgazette.com%2Fcrosstimbersgazette%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F09%2FJaclyn_Carrington-headshot-9-22-tfn.jpg","slug":"bartonville-town-update-june-2026"},{"id":"b6rv9m","title":"I-10 closures and detours to cause major delays in West El Paso for interstate expansion","excerpt":"Expect major delays in West El Paso this week as TxDOT schedules daily and nightly I-10 lane closures and bypass detours for the ongoing widening project.","content":"Expect major delays in West El Paso this week as TxDOT schedules daily and nightly I-10 lane closures and bypass detours for the ongoing widening project.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/i-10-closures-detours-cause-major-delays-west-el-paso-interstate-expansion","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Joseph.Rowe@fox.com (Joseph Rowe)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:37:45.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-71500363-e1782164202736.jpg","slug":"i-10-closures-and-detours-to-cause-major-delays-in-west-el-paso-for-interstate-expansion"},{"id":"yxl0cw","title":"People are surprising their dads with the ultimate Father's Day gift: World Cup tickets","excerpt":"Hayley Rodriguez’s father is one of many soccer fans who had always dreamed of attending a World Cup game. But when the global event arrived in his city for the first time, the ticket prices made him resign himself to once again watching on television in his Los Angeles home.\n\n\n\nWhat he didn’t re...","content":"Hayley Rodriguez’s father is one of many soccer fans who had always dreamed of attending a World Cup game. But when the global event arrived in his city for the first time, the ticket prices made him resign himself to once again watching on television in his Los Angeles home.\n\n\n\nWhat he didn’t realize was that Rodriguez, 21, had been secretly working with her two siblings to score tickets for him, checking daily to see if they could find a game they could afford.\n\n\n\n“It was just funny to hear him be like … ‘If only I was going,’ and in our head we were just like, ‘Just you wait,’” Rodriguez said. “It felt great to be able to surprise the one man that doesn’t accept gifts with the one thing he’s always mentioned wanting.”\n\n\n\nWith the World Cup in North America for the first time in three decades, Rodriguez is one of a slew of people in the United States now taking the opportunity to surprise their dads with the ultimate Father’s Day gift.\n\n\n\nOn social media, soccer fans are sharing videos of their fathers’ disbelieving reactions to being presented with World Cup tickets. The posts, which have garnered hundreds of thousands of views, have drawn tearful responses from many online.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRodriguez said her dad, a longtime truck driver who put her and her siblings above everything, has never been one to treat himself to anything. Even when given the tickets, she said, his first instinct was to insist they should sell them instead, claiming that he’d rather watch from home.\n\n\n\nBut at the Iran vs. New Zealand game in Los Angeles on Monday, he made it clear to everybody that he was living out his dream.\n\n\n\n“He was calling everybody in his contact list, FaceTiming them, sending them pictures to show them where he’s at, telling them how he got tickets to the World Cup,” Rodriguez said. “It felt great because me and my siblings have always talked about how, honestly, our dad’s our world.”\n\n\n\nIt’s a sentiment shared by others who saw the World Cup as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to give back to the fathers who sacrificed everything for them.\n\n\n\nDiana Figueira, 25, had been chasing tickets since December. One day, she had two phones open, both plugged into a charger with their auto-locks off so that they’d stay on for the six hours she waited in the resale queue. Eventually, she used her bonus from work to get tickets at around $850 each for Portugal vs. the Democratic Republic of the Congo.\n\n\n\n“I knew he was going to be out-of-this-world excited … I got some jerseys, and I printed a little paper that said that we’re gonna go to the match, and I surprised him with a box with the jerseys and the message,” she said. “Funny thing, he didn’t see the message. He was just so excited about the jerseys. And then later when I told him we’re going to the World Cup, he lost it.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNot only was the game in their own city of Houston, she said, but her father has also rooted for Portugal his entire life. Though she and her dad are originally from Venezuela, they have Portuguese roots, she added, making Wednesday’s game a perfect choice as Venezuela didn’t qualify for the event.\n\n\n\n“All the money in the world would’ve been worth that experience,” Figueira said. “Just seeing the excitement, seeing a dream come true for him, it just meant everything to me.”\n\n\n\nTo Jesús Morales, 29, spending more than $10,000 on tickets for the opening World Cup game felt like the least he could do for his father, who immigrated to the U.S. with “nothing but a dream.”\n\n\n\nMorales flew his dad from Chicago to Mexico City so he can root for his home team in Mexico’s match against South Africa. Entering the stadium together felt like a scene out of a movie, he said, tearing up at the memory.\n\n\n\n“He had dreams of going to the World Cup since he was 8 years old,” he added. “He told me he dreamed of being a professional soccer player, but unfortunately, he didn’t have those resources to be able to pursue that path.”\n\n\n\nNow, at almost 60 years old, his dad still plays the sport recreationally, Morales said.\n\n\n\nFor many immigrants in the United States, seeing the World Cup come to North America has given them a rare opportunity to display national pride for both their past and present homes.\n\n\n\n“Immigrants can come and build a life for themselves here, but also still support their home countries in the World Cup, in the country that they’re now calling home,” said Sasha Abdallah, who recently surprised her Egypt-born dad with tickets. “I don’t think any other country in the world, aside from the U.S., which has such a melting pot population, gets to have this unique World Cup experience.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbdallah, 29, shelled out about $4,000 to fly herself and her father out from Pennsylvania to Seattle to watch Egypt play against Belgium on Monday.\n\n\n\nShe said that growing up, there was rarely a day that she didn’t come home to the sound of soccer matches on the TV. But her father, who moved alone to the U.S. after winning a green card lottery three decades ago, had never been able to afford a World Cup ticket.\n\n\n\nSo when the international sporting event came around this year, she saw her chance to finally give back to the man who put her through college.\n\n\n\n“This is the best thing I’ve ever spent my money on,” Abdallah said. “These memories that I’ve built with him in these past few days, just riding the Lime scooters through Seattle, cracking crabs together, watching the game, just seeing the pure joy on his face when Egypt scored — I can’t explain the sense of fulfillment it’s given me.”\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWorld Cup\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 21\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t‘An insane memory': World Cup has a new super hero and it's not Messi\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWorld Cup\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 19\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWorld Cup fans joke about gaining ‘The FIFA 15' as they try ranch and other American foods\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\tThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/world-cup/fathers-day-gift-world-cup-tickets/4039195/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Angela Yang | NBC News","publishDate":"2026-06-21T04:57:11.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2282109609.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5889%2C3632","slug":"people-are-surprising-their-dads-with-the-ultimate-fathers-day-gift-world-cup-tickets"},{"id":"aq95cw","title":"FBI seizes 39 drones for violating World Cup flight restrictions over Dallas Stadium, Fair Park","excerpt":"Federal authorities have seized 39 drones in less than two weeks for violating temporary flight restrictions over World Cup events in North Texas, the FBI announced Monday.","content":"Federal authorities have seized 39 drones in less than two weeks for violating temporary flight restrictions over World Cup events in North Texas, the FBI announced Monday.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/world-cup/fbi-seizes-39-drones-violating-world-cup-flight-restrictions-over-dallas-stadium-fair-park","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Amber.Kite@fox.com (Amber Kite)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T16:38:19.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fimage-58.png","slug":"fbi-seizes-39-drones-for-violating-world-cup-flight-restrictions-over-dallas-stadium-fair-park"},{"id":"c48pqi","title":"U.S.-Iran negotiations end, technical talks continue after Trump shakes talks with threats","excerpt":"High-level negotiations in Switzerland seeking a permanent end to the Iran war ended early Monday, with lower-level talks planned for the rest of the week as Iran and the United States agreed to create a “de-confliction cell” to address the fighting in Lebanon.\n\n\n\nA statement from mediators Pakis...","content":"High-level negotiations in Switzerland seeking a permanent end to the Iran war ended early Monday, with lower-level talks planned for the rest of the week as Iran and the United States agreed to create a “de-confliction cell” to address the fighting in Lebanon.\n\n\n\nA statement from mediators Pakistan and Qatar said the cell would include the Lebanese government and would “ensure the adherence of the termination of military operations in Lebanon.” But it remains unclear whether that will be enough to stop fighting between the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah and Israel, which occupies Lebanon and insists it must maintain a free hand to attack militants who are launching attacks into northern Israel.\n\n\n\nThe U.S. offered no immediate comment, while Iran praised the meditators’ work.\n\n\n\nThe talks marked the start of a 60-day diplomatic process that seeks to reach a permanent deal to end the Iran war. But the fighting in Lebanon remains one of the key sticking points.\n\n\n\nMeanwhile, Iran insisted it had again shut the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf crucial to energy shipments, while the U.S. said traffic continued.\n\n\n\nTense start to talks\n\n\n\nThe negotiations had a tense start Sunday in Switzerland, when Tehran took offense at U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to attack and his warning that Iran’s president should watch what he says.\n\n\n\n“Iran must immediately stop their highly paid PROXIES in Lebanon from causing trouble,” Trump said on social media. “If they don’t, we’ll hit Iran very hard again, just like we did last week, only harder!!!”\n\n\n\nThe comments from afar — on social media and to news outlets — complicated efforts by Vice President JD Vance and mediators Pakistan and Qatar to keep Iran engaged in discussions.\n\n\n\n“They would do better to be careful about their statements,” Iran’s lead negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, said on X after Trump’s comments. “Our armed forces are prepared to respond to them in a different manner. They may keep talking, it is we who act.”\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWar with Iran\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 18\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat's in the U.S.-Iran agreement? Here's what to know\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTrump administration\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 17\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tG7 leaders back Trump's deal to end Iran war as more details of it emerge\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOil & Gas\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 14\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOil and gas prices could take months to return to normal after Iran deal\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nBut later, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi wrote on X that “Tireless Pakistani and Qatari mediation has delivered major progress to end Lebanon War.” He said the first “real test” of negotiations would be whether the deconfliction cell succeeded in halting the fighting in Lebanon.\n\n\n\nVance and U.S. negotiators including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law, had met with Qalibaf and Araghchi for what Iranian state media said was about 80 minutes.\n\n\n\nPakistan and Qatar after the meeting said lower-level technical talks would continue in Switzerland for the rest of the week. Such talks aim at producing the breakthroughs needed for high-level officials to return and sign agreements.\n\n\n\nA senior U.S. diplomat engaged in the talks, speaking on condition of anonymity to describe private discussions, said the talks Sunday included clarifying what Iran meant by recent statements about the Strait of Hormuz. Negotiators also discussed “mechanisms” to ensure the strait remains open and that a ceasefire in southern Lebanon is enforced, along with “robust” discussions on the nuclear issue.\n\n\n\nIran first wants to focus on Israeli strikes in Lebanon\n\n\n\nNegotiators are in a 60-day sprint to reach an agreement on the technical details that hold massive implications for the world economy and global security.\n\n\n\n“The question before us now is how much more can we accomplish together? Can we turn over a new leaf?” Vance said as the talks began, and asked whether they could “change relations in the Middle East permanently.”\n\n\n\nThe U.S. wants Iran locked into negotiations over its nuclear program amid concerns it may be used for military purposes, which Iran denies. Vance also wants Tehran to commit to keeping open the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran on Saturday claimed to close. The U.S. has disputed that, saying shipping traffic continued Sunday.\n\n\n\nA renewed ceasefire in Lebanon, brokered on Saturday, appeared to be holding, and Israel’s military said it would lift movement restrictions for residents near the border with Lebanon on Monday morning — another sign of calm.\n\n\n\nBut neither Israel nor Hezbollah is a signatory to the U.S.-Iran deal, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to keep his forces in southern Lebanon until any threat to Israel is eliminated. Hezbollah has refused to halt attacks unless Israel commits to withdrawing.\n\n\n\nSharp words are exchanged over Iran’s nuclear program\n\n\n\nThe agreement signed by Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian immediately allows Tehran to sell its oil freely and paves the way for Iran to tap into billions of dollars in assets that are currently frozen. A member of Iran’s negotiating team told state television that draft wording was reached about “temporary sanctions waivers for oil and petroleum derivatives.”\n\n\n\nThe agreement also calls for Iran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, believed to be buried under nuclear sites that were targeted in U.S. strikes a year ago.\n\n\n\nPezeshkian, however, declared Sunday that “we will never back down from the right to enrich uranium, and the other side is also forced to accept it,” according to Iran’s state media.\n\n\n\nTrump, in a telephone interview with Fox News, later warned that the Iranian president should watch what he says and threatened to take over Iran, in comments relayed by a Fox correspondent.\n\n\n\nIran had cautiously approached the talks given its previous experience with U.S. negotiations on the nuclear issue, which twice in the past year were interrupted by military strikes.\n\n\n\nThe deal has stirred controversy\n\n\n\nTrump and Vance have come under searing criticism from parts of their own party for the deal, with Republican hard-liners unfavorably likening it to the nuclear agreement signed by the Obama administration that Trump and Republicans have insisted did nothing to terminate Iran’s nuclear program.\n\n\n\nThe new agreement says commercial vessels can pass through the Strait of Hormuz for 60 days without charge, but does not preclude future fees imposed by Iran. Trump made his own threat Saturday to levy U.S. tolls if there is no deal with Iran in 60 days, insisting that the money would be for “services rendered as the Guardian Angel to the countries of the Middle East.”\n\n\n\nThe Trump administration has been working to reassure global markets that the war has been merely a blip on oil prices, as Americans complain about high gasoline prices ahead of peak summer travel. After the deal was announced, oil futures dropped almost 8%.\n\n\n\n___\n\n\n\nKim reported from Washington. Associated Press writers Munir Ahmed in Islamabad, Amir Vahdat in Tehran, Iran, and Melanie Lidman in Tel Aviv, Israel, contributed to this report.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/vance-arrives-switzerland-talks-iran-nuclear-program/4039193/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Aamer Madhani, Seung Min Kim and Jamey Keaten | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-21T04:08:47.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26172354631364.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5900%2C3935","slug":"us-iran-negotiations-end-technical-talks-continue-after-trump-shakes-talks-with-threats"},{"id":"8e7gzt","title":"Dallas man convicted after 17k fentanyl pills seized","excerpt":"Joshua Burton, 30, faces up to life in federal prison after a Dallas jury convicted him of conspiring to distribute more than 17,000 fentanyl pills.","content":"Joshua Burton, 30, faces up to life in federal prison after a Dallas jury convicted him of conspiring to distribute more than 17,000 fentanyl pills.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/dallas-man-convicted-after-17k-fentanyl-pills-seized","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Amber.Kite@fox.com (Amber Kite)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T16:24:57.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F07%2F6eb23e0b-gavelnew.jpg","slug":"dallas-man-convicted-after-17k-fentanyl-pills-seized"},{"id":"xug7zr","title":"What is the healthiest type of olive oil? The No. 1 pick with the most benefits","excerpt":"Olive oil is a versatile, delicious staple used in kitchens all over the world. Go into any supermarket and you’ll find dozens of bottles from various countries, and at very different price points. You’ll see words like virgin, unrefined and cold-pressed.\n\n\n\nAre there any nutritional differences ...","content":"Olive oil is a versatile, delicious staple used in kitchens all over the world. Go into any supermarket and you’ll find dozens of bottles from various countries, and at very different price points. You’ll see words like virgin, unrefined and cold-pressed.\n\n\n\nAre there any nutritional differences between these varieties — and what type of olive oil is the healthiest?\n\n\n\nThe way the oil is processed can impact the nutrients, experts say.\n\n\n\nOlive oil is a type of vegetable oil that comes from the fruit of fresh, ripe olives. These get crushed and the oil is extracted mechanically, then further filtered or refined and bottled.\n\n\n\nIt has ancient roots in the Mediterranean region and people have been using it for thousands of years for culinary, medicinal and even cosmetic purposes. Today, olive oil is one of the most commonly-used cooking oils in the United States.\n\n\n\nIn the nutrition world, olive oil is hailed for its high nutrient content and science-backed benefits — plus, it tastes pretty great.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDiet & Exercise\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 16\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIf you eat eggs every day, this is the healthiest way to cook them, dietitian says\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDiet & Exercise\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 8\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t5 foods to lower cholesterol that a cardiologist eats every day\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nIs olive oil good for you?\n\n\n\n“Olive oil is definitely healthy. We think of all fats that are liquid at room temperature as being good for us, especially for heart and brain health,” Dr. Nate Wood, a trained chef and the director of culinary medicine at Yale School of Medicine, tells TODAY.com.\n\n\n\nFat is an essential nutrient that provides energy, insulates the organs and helps the body absorb vitamins.\n\n\n\nWhen oil is liquid at room temperature, that means it’s high in unsaturated fats. “Unsaturated fats are good for our blood cholesterol, lowering our LDL (“bad”) cholesterol compared to saturated fats,” says Wood. Saturated fats include butter, beef tallow, palm oil and coconut oil.\n\n\n\nOlive oil is especially rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, like oleic acid, which are essential in the human diet because the body can’t make them, Sibylle Kranz, Ph.D., dietitian and spokesperson for The Obesity Society, tells TODAY.com.\n\n\n\nA diet high in unsaturated fatty acids can help lower the risk of heart disease compared to one high in animal fats, says Kranz.\n\n\n\nOlive oil is also rich in antioxidants, but some varieties pack more of a punch. “Consumption of high quality olive oil has been found to have several beneficial health effects,” says Kranz.\n\n\n\nWhat is the healthiest type of olive oil?\n\n\n\nAll olive oils are nutritious, but one stands out for its health benefits, says Wood: extra virgin olive oil (aka EVOO).\n\n\n\nExtra Virgin Olive Oil\n\n\n\nExtra virgin olive oil is considered the highest quality grade of olive oil. It’s made by cold-pressing fresh olives and mechanically extracting the oil instead of using heat or chemicals, says Wood.\n\n\n\nEVOO is unrefined or minimally processed, which means it retains more flavor and nutrients. Regular olive oils are either highly refined, or contain a mix of virgin and refined oils.\n\n\n\nAll olive oils have similar macronutrient profiles. One serving or tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil has 119 calories and 14 grams of fat (10 grams monounsaturated, 1.5 grams polyunsaturated and 2 grams saturated.)\n\n\n\nWhat stands out about EVOO is the micronutrients and beneficial plant compounds.\n\n\n\n“Extra virgin olive oil is rich in antioxidants which can reduce oxidative stress and the body’s inflammation status,” Kranz notes.\n\n\n\nThe cold-pressing process preserves most of the polyphenols. “Polyphenols are super-healthy plant compounds that also function as antioxidants and reduce inflammation,” says Wood.\n\n\n\nThese include oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol, which shield the body’s cells from damaging free radicals. Over time, this damage leads to chronic inflammation, which can lead to chronic diseases like Type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer’s.\n\n\n\nExtra virgin olive oil is also loaded with vitamin E, which boosts immune function, protects the brain, and supports healthy skin and eyes.\n\n\n\n(The antioxidants in extra virgin olive oil also protect the oil itself from exposure to heat and light, aka oxidation, preserving the shelf life.)\n\n\n\nVirgin olive oil has fewer of these polyphenols, and regular refined olive oil has the fewest, says Wood.\n\n\n\nExtra virgin olive oil typically has a much stronger smell and taste than regular olive oil. It can be expensive, Kranz adds, but you don’t need to spend a lot of money to reap the benefits.\n\n\n\nWhether it’s from Spain, Italy, Greece or elsewhere, all EVOO is healthful and delicious.\n\n\n\nIf you can’t afford olive oil, don’t sweat. “Any oil that is liquid at room temperature will do fine. It’s more about the unsaturated fats, anyway,” says Wood.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe healthiest way to cook with EVOO\n\n\n\nExtra virgin olive oil is a trusty sidekick in the kitchen. It can be used for nearly all types of cooking: drizzle it as a finishing oil, whisk it into dressings, or use it to sauté and roast.\n\n\n\nHowever, it’s important to be mindful of the smoke point.\n\n\n\n“The smoke point is the point at which the oil starts to smoke, break down and taste bad — three things we don’t want,” says Wood. The smoke point of extra virgin olive oil is 375-410 degrees Fahrenheit, per the U.S. Department of Agriculture.\n\n\n\n“Most of the general (cooking) that we do on the stove doesn’t get any hotter than that,” says Wood. Plus, EVOO has the lowest oxidation rate of any oil, so the fats are more stable while heating, per the Cleveland Clinic.\n\n\n\n“Certainly, when no cooking is involved, like with salad dressings or a drizzle of olive oil on top of tomatoes, extra-virgin is going to be the best bet for both health and flavor,” says Wood.\n\n\n\nThat said, EVOO is still healthy if you heat it. “It’s perfectly fine to use extra-virgin olive oil for sautéing, and probably healthiest to do so compared to using a virgin or refined olive oil,” he adds.\n\n\n\nAvoid Using EVOO for Frying\n\n\n\nYou can use EVOO for just about anything, except frying and deep-frying.\n\n\n\nHeating extra virgin olive oil beyond its smoke point oxidizes the monounsaturated fats, Kranz notes, causing the oil to go rancid and lose its benefits.\n\n\n\n“Frying will require a more refined oil with a higher smoke point,” says Wood. The same refining process that removes nutrients also makes oils more heat-resistant.\n\n\n\nThe healthiest oil for frying is avocado oil, but other top picks are refined olive oil, peanut oil and canola oil, says Wood.\n\n\n\n(Yes, that includes seed oils — which get a bad rap despite being high unsaturated fats with research-backed benefits).\n\n\n\nTips for using extra virgin olive oil\n\n\n\nWhen cooking with oil, it can be tempting to drizzle or pour away without a measuring spoon in sight. However, moderation is important and you can have too much of a good thing.\n\n\n\nThe serving size for oil is one tablespoon. Consuming more than that can drastically increase your fat and calorie intake, according to dietitian and TODAY nutrition editor Natalie Rizzo.\n\n\n\nAll fats provide 9 calories per gram. Adults should limit their total fat intake to 30% of their daily calories, per the World Health Organization. People with heart disease or high cholesterol may need stricter limits. (If you’re unsure about your fat intake, talk to a doctor).\n\n\n\nTry to measure out EVOO when you can, or put the oil in a spray bottle to use less, the experts note.\n\n\n\nAlways store extra virgin olive oil in a cool, dark place, away from the stove. “Exposure to warm temperatures and light can change the color and flavor of EVOO over time,” Kranz says. If you decant the oil into another bottle, make sure it’s opaque or dark glass.\n\n\n\nPair olive oil with a variety of vegetables, legumes, pasta, lean meats, fish and sourdough bread for a balanced meal.\n\n\n\nThis story first appeared on TODAY.com. More from TODAY:\n\n\n\n\nWhat Is the best and worst time of day to eat fat? Dietitians weigh in\n\n\n\n9 anti-inflammatory fruits to boost health with antioxidants and fiber\n\n\n\nThis is the No. 1 healthiest plant-based protein powder, according to a dietitian","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/health/healthiest-olive-oil-with-most-benefits/4039187/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Caroline Kee | TODAY","publishDate":"2026-06-21T01:51:52.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-1388995449.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D8974%2C5571","slug":"what-is-the-healthiest-type-of-olive-oil-the-no-1-pick-with-the-most-benefits"},{"id":"l97xlt","title":"‘An insane memory': World Cup has a new super hero and it's not Messi","excerpt":"Curacao better make some room for a new national super hero.\n\n\n\nEloy Room delivered for his tiny Caribbean nation one of the finest performances in World Cup history on Saturday night, making 15 saves against a relentless Ecuador attack and helping The Blue Wave earn its first-ever point with a 0...","content":"Curacao better make some room for a new national super hero.\n\n\n\nEloy Room delivered for his tiny Caribbean nation one of the finest performances in World Cup history on Saturday night, making 15 saves against a relentless Ecuador attack and helping The Blue Wave earn its first-ever point with a 0-0 draw against La Tri.\n\n\n\nThe outcome also allowed Germany, which beat Ivory Coast earlier in the day, to clinch Group E.\n\n\n\n“It’s going to be an insane memory,” said Room, who plays for USL Championship club Miami FC. “You don’t think about it when you do it but of course it’s going to be something you look back to. For me as a goalkeeper, this is almost a perfect game.”\n\n\n\nThe 37-year-old Room, whose shutout of Jamaica last November sent Curacao to its first World Cup, bounced back in historic fashion from a 7-1 loss to Germany. His save total was one shy of the record — since saves became an official stat in 1966 — of 16 set by Tim Howard of the U.S. against Belgium on July 1, 2014, in a game that Room remembers watching.\n\n\n\nHoward needed 120 minutes for his total, though. Nobody has made more saves than Room without extra time.\n\n\n\n“I think I need a statue in Curacao now,” he said with a smile.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWorld Cup\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 19\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWorld Cup fans joke about gaining ‘The FIFA 15' as they try ranch and other American foods\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2026 World Cup\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 20\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNeymar expected to return from right calf injury and play for Brazil in World Cup against Scotland\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nThe draw doesn’t eliminate either team from knockout play, but it put Ecuador in dire shape going into its group finale. Those matches take place Thursday with Curacao facing Ivory Coast in Philadelphia and Ecuador playing Germany in New York.\n\n\n\n“Well, there are things you cannot explain in football,” Ecuador coach Sebastian Beccacece said. “We wanted to win. We didn’t do it. I am the one who bears responsibility, and I told my team, ‘If you’re giving it all, competing, I have no complaints.’\n\n\n\n“As long as we are alive, we will continue to give it our all. We are very united. We are like a family. No one said it would be easy.”\n\n\n\nEcuador certainly had a home-field advantage Saturday night at the home of the Kansas City Chiefs. Its fanbase, dressed like its players in bright yellow shirts, filled the stadium to the brim, making it look like a convention of Minions. There was only a couple of small pockets of blue-clad Curacao fans in a stadium whose capacity could house half of its island citizenry.\n\n\n\nAmong those in the crowd were Kansas City Royals players Bobby Witt Jr., Salvador Perez and Starling Marte.\n\n\n\nAnd King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands, who began a memorable day in Houston cheering the Dutch past Sweden, then flew to Kansas City to watch a constituent country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands make history.\n\n\n\n“They were even dancing in the locker room to our music,” Room said. “That’s unreal that they witnessed this game.”\n\n\n\nThe pressure mounted on Ecuador earlier Saturday, when Deniz Undav’s goal in stoppage time lifted Germany to a 2-1 win over Ivory Coast. The outcome of that match in Toronto meant that La Tri faced World Cup elimination with a loss to The Blue Wave.\n\n\n\nCuracao made sure the pressure continued once play began.\n\n\n\nThroughout the first half, 78-year-old coach Dick Advocaat’s team kept finding seams through the middle of Ecuador’s defense, and that created open looks at the goal. But each time, Curacao would end the runs with a sloppy pass or a shot wide of net.\n\n\n\nEcuador wasted its best scoring chance in the opening minutes, when World Cup veteran Enner Valencia found nothing between him and the goalkeeper. But Room guessed right, dived to his left and deflected the shot to keep the game scoreless.\n\n\n\n“For us it’s no shock,” Curacao midfielder Tahith Chong said. “We’ve gotten used to Eloy doing these unbelievable saves.”\n\n\n\nThe pressure of La Tri picked up in the second half — and each time, Room was standing in the way.\n\n\n\nMoises Caicedo forced him into making a spectacular save early on, then Valencia did the same with a well-placed header that Room knocked wide. On the ensuing corner kick, Room made two more sensational saves before Curacao finally cleared it.\n\n\n\nEcuador wound up taking 27 shots to just 10 for Curacao. Ten of the 15 saves Room made were inside the box.\n\n\n\nIt was that kind of special night for him. And that kind of frustrating night for Ecuador.\n\n\n\n“The team deserved more than they got,” Beccacece said, “and I am the one who is responsible for that.”","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/world-cup/world-cup-curacao-goalkeeper-new-hero/4039179/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Dave Skretta | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-21T00:14:51.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2282061539.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D4334%2C2889","slug":"an-insane-memory-world-cup-has-a-new-super-hero-and-its-not-messi"},{"id":"uwfrgv","title":"Li Yueru hits 2 late free throws as the Wings rally past the Sky 93-92","excerpt":"Li Yueru made two free throws with 12.5 seconds left to give Dallas its first lead as the Wings scored a season high 36 fourth-quarter points to rally from a 14-point deficit to beat the Chicago Sky 93-92 on Saturday night.\n\n\n\nJessica Shepard scored 17 of her 21 points in the second half, adding ...","content":"Li Yueru made two free throws with 12.5 seconds left to give Dallas its first lead as the Wings scored a season high 36 fourth-quarter points to rally from a 14-point deficit to beat the Chicago Sky 93-92 on Saturday night.\n\n\n\nJessica Shepard scored 17 of her 21 points in the second half, adding eight rebounds as Dallas (10-6) won its sixth straight home game.\n\n\n\nPaige Bueckers added 19 points, scoring 10 of 11 points for the Wings during one stretch of the rally. She added eight assists and seven rebounds. Rookie Azzi Fudd had 13 points and Arike Ogunbowale scored 12 to help the Wings match their win total from last season.\n\n\n\nKamilla Cardoso had 26 points — one short of her career high — and nine rebounds for Chicago (4-11), which has lost five in a row. Rookie Sydney Taylor had 18 points before fouling out, Skylar Diggins scored 14 and Natasha Cloud added 10 points.\n\n\n\nChicago outscored Dallas 20-0 in the paint to take a 28-16 lead after one quarter.\n\n\n\nDallas chipped away and trailed 43-38 at halftime, but the Sky dominated the third quarter and led 71-57 before losing for the 10th time in 11 games.\n\n\n\nUp next\n\n\n\nChicago: At Connecticut Sun on Monday.\n\n\n\nDallas: At Seattle Storm on Monday.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/li-yueru-hits-2-late-free-throws-as-the-wings-rally-past-the-sky-93-92/4039167/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-20T22:09:05.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FUSATSI_29239935.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D7282%2C4855","slug":"li-yueru-hits-2-late-free-throws-as-the-wings-rally-past-the-sky-93-92"},{"id":"jitx5m","title":"Interstate 30 reopens in Garland after multi-vehicle 18-wheeler crash blocks highway","excerpt":"Interstate 30 has reopened in both directions after an early morning multi-vehicle crash involving an 18-wheeler carrying industrial rolls of paper blocked the highway, police said.","content":"Interstate 30 has reopened in both directions after an early morning multi-vehicle crash involving an 18-wheeler carrying industrial rolls of paper blocked the highway, police said.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/interstate-30-reopens-garland-after-multi-vehicle-18-wheeler-crash-blocks-highway","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Amber.Kite@fox.com (Amber Kite)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T16:07:39.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fv-i30-crash-garland-5a_00.00.23.42.jpg","slug":"interstate-30-reopens-in-garland-after-multi-vehicle-18-wheeler-crash-blocks-highway"},{"id":"jr4ct6","title":"Trump tries to blame Reflecting Pool woes on vandalism, without offering substantiation","excerpt":"President Donald Trump on Saturday announced that federal authorities had made “multiple arrests” of people he said were vandalizing the Reflecting Pool as he struggled to explain why the $14-million-plus rehabilitation project he launched for the nation’s 250th anniversary seemingly backfired.\n\n...","content":"President Donald Trump on Saturday announced that federal authorities had made “multiple arrests” of people he said were vandalizing the Reflecting Pool as he struggled to explain why the $14-million-plus rehabilitation project he launched for the nation’s 250th anniversary seemingly backfired.\n\n\n\nTrump said his predecessors had let the pool turn an algae-stained green and that he’d line it with “American flag blue” so it better reflected the Washington Monument. But after the new pool was unveiled, its blue tinge quickly became a familiar green. Workers treated it with chemicals to kill the algae, but then the painted blue lining on the bottom began to peel.\n\n\n\nOn Friday night, Trump posted about the pool.\n\n\n\n“We’ve had some real problems with Vandalism at the beautiful Reflecting Pool,” he posted on his social media site Friday night. “Just like three days ago, they destroyed the grass outside of the Pool, they’ve also done everything possible to hurt the inside surface that was just installed.” \n\n\n\nHe offered no details to substantiate his claim.\n\n\n\nA peeling section of blue coating is seen in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Washington. \n\n\n\nAgencies responsible for law enforcement and upkeep on the National Mall — the U.S. Park Police, National Park Service and Interior Department — did not respond to requests for comment. Trump on Saturday followed up by posting that Park Police “have arrested multiple individuals for vandalizing our Nations magnificent Reflecting Poll,” correcting his spelling to “Pool” later.\n\n\n\nHe went on: “Who would do such a thing? These are very serious crimes having to do with the destruction of National Monuments. Years in jail!”\n\n\n\nTrump later acknowledged in a post that the Reflecting Pool will need to be repaired, yet again, to restore it to “an equal level of Beauty” as before. “We met with contractors today, will probably be forced to release and drain much of the water in order to do the necessary repairs, but will have them done as quickly as possible,” he wrote. \n\n\n\nOne man arrested was David Hearn, 67, of Bethesda, Maryland, who owned a company that made composite used to build watercraft. He said he stopped by the pool during his 64-mile bike ride Friday to see what was going on.\n\n\n\nHearn, a former Olympic canoe racer, told The Associated Press that he reached into the pool because he wanted to examine the peeling new coating. He said he briefly touched a chunk that was still attached to the side of the pool, then let go shortly after a park worker told him to.\n\n\n\nBut, Hearn said, he was then detained by National Guard troops and Park Police for five hours before being released Friday night.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWashington DC\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 19\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBlue paint seen chipping off Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNational Mall\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 16\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTrump wanted the Reflecting Pool ‘American flag blue.' Algae is turning it green.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWashington DC\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApr 23\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTrump says he'll renovate ‘filthy'  reflecting pool on National Mall\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\n“I’m a curious citizen,” Hearn said in a telephone interview. “I reached down to see what it felt like. It was very rubbery.” \n\n\n\nThe Washington Post first reported Hearn’s arrest, and he said he has a date to appear in court next month and is looking for legal help. \n\n\n\nEven if someone pulled ribbons of paint from the side of the pool, it would not explain the clouds of algae in green water and swaths of loose blue paint detached from the bottom.\n\n\n\nTrump insisted something nefarious has been going on at the scene. “No different than the chemicals that were used on the National Mall, they used something similar in the Reflecting Pool to try to destroy and demean our beautiful work,” he posted Friday evening.\n\n\n\nThat was an apparent reference to the discovery of large numbers etched in discolored grass on the National Mall the week before: “86 47.” Authorities said the numbers could have been meant as a threat to Trump, the 47th president. The number 86 can be slang for “getting rid of.” They are investigating.\n\n\n\nTrump’s claims came after days of negative attention to the state of the pool, which has drawn television cameras and curious onlookers.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/trump-blame-reflecting-pool-vandalism-without-substantiation/4039164/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-20T21:51:01.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26171631726374.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1200%2C688","slug":"trump-tries-to-blame-reflecting-pool-woes-on-vandalism-without-offering-substantiation"},{"id":"c0prwt","title":"Fans get ready to watch Messi at Dallas Stadium","excerpt":"FOX 4's Tisia Muzinga is at Centreport Station as fans arrive at Dallas Stadium.","content":"FOX 4's Tisia Muzinga is at Centreport Station as fans arrive at Dallas Stadium.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/video/fmc-wjmbk6gekhlak0r4","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T15:35:51.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fg5d57gmq910h85ol%2F9n8w8wj81ads14jy.jpg","slug":"fans-get-ready-to-watch-messi-at-dallas-stadium"},{"id":"as0mp3","title":"Messi mania arrives in North Texas ahead of Argentina match","excerpt":"Texas Sky Ranger captured video of Team Argentina’s bus heading to Dallas Stadium on Monday morning ahead of the match against Austria.\n\n\n\nExcitement is building across downtown Dallas as Lionel Messi and Argentina prepare to play Austria on Monday in a group-stage match at Dallas Stadium.\n\n\n\nThe...","content":"Texas Sky Ranger captured video of Team Argentina’s bus heading to Dallas Stadium on Monday morning ahead of the match against Austria.\n\n\n\nExcitement is building across downtown Dallas as Lionel Messi and Argentina prepare to play Austria on Monday in a group-stage match at Dallas Stadium.\n\n\n\nThe defending World Cup champions are expected to draw massive crowds to North Texas, with an estimated 100,000 Argentina fans expected to visit the area for the match. It will be the first of two group-stage games Argentina will play at Dallas Stadium.\n\n\n\n“Oh – unbelievable – I think it speaks for itself every time he’s on the pitch,” Argentina fan Javier Godoy said.\n\n\n\nThe influx of fans is creating opportunities for local businesses, including young entrepreneur Fatima Aoun, who is selling custom necklaces.\n\n\n\n“Well, my mom said I can’t be bored this summer so we just decided, let’s just think of a business,” Aoun said.\n\n\n\n“A lot of people are like – who’s the goat? Messi or Ronaldo – so I feel like we wanted to make that.”\n\n\n\n\n\nFans from around the world are already arriving. One family visiting from Buenos Aires said they are still hoping to find tickets to the match but plan to enjoy the festivities regardless.\n\n\n\nBefore Monday’s game, Argentina supporters are expected to gather on Sunday at Klyde Warren Park for a large fan celebration.\n\n\n\nWith thousands of fans expected to wear Argentina’s blue and white colors, DFW is preparing for another major World Cup gathering as Messi mania arrives in North Texas\n\n\n\nThis story was originally reported for broadcast by NBC DFW. AI tools helped convert the story into a digital article, and an NBC DFW journalist edited it again before publication.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/world-cup/messi-mania-arrives-in-north-texas-ahead-of-argentina-match/4039156/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Katy Blakey","publishDate":"2026-06-20T20:34:29.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2F49070381650-1080pnbcstations.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1920%2C1080","slug":"messi-mania-arrives-in-north-texas-ahead-of-argentina-match"},{"id":"4uedkt","title":"What to know about transportation ahead of match","excerpt":"Many fans will have to rely on public transportation to get in and out of Arlington today. Here's what to know.","content":"Many fans will have to rely on public transportation to get in and out of Arlington today. Here's what to know.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/video/fmc-cq8ke5viv7zw40oq","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T12:34:03.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2F44mf5bznexp8irz4%2Fcryqrtt5lnw5ofo2.jpg","slug":"what-to-know-about-transportation-ahead-of-match"},{"id":"y9n52t","title":"Jimmy Kimmel taps Rosie O'Donnell as rotating guest host during two-month hiatus","excerpt":"Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel will take a two-month break from hosting his eponymous ABC program, tapping comedian and frequent Donald Trump foe Rosie O’Donnell as one of several guest hosts to fill in during his absence.\n\n\n\n“I hope you’re paying attention this summer, because I will be taking the...","content":"Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel will take a two-month break from hosting his eponymous ABC program, tapping comedian and frequent Donald Trump foe Rosie O’Donnell as one of several guest hosts to fill in during his absence.\n\n\n\n“I hope you’re paying attention this summer, because I will be taking the next two months off — this time voluntarily,” he said on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Thursday evening, joking about his suspension last year for his comments about reactions to Charlie Kirk’s death.\n\n\n\nGuest hosts will start the week of July 6, kicking off with Tiffany Haddish, followed by Anthony Anderson, Ike Barinholtz, Colman Domingo and Jelly Roll, according to an ABC press release.\n\n\n\n“And as a special treat for our commander in chief, I asked one of his all-time favorites, Rosie O’Donnell, to be here to keep the hits coming,” Kimmel said. “You’re welcome, and all I ask in return, Mr. President, is that you don’t do anything stupid while I’m gone.”\n\n\n\nLast year, “Jimmy Kimmel Live” was pulled from air for nearly a week after his Sept. 15 broadcast, when the host criticized some Republicans for their response to the death of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.\n\n\n\nThe remarks drew swift condemnation from prominent Republican figures and prompted FCC Chair Brendan Carr to threaten regulatory action. The show’s removal also sparked viewer outrage over free speech and expression, as well as protests outside Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California, and ABC headquarters in New York.\n\n\n\nKimmel returned to air on Sept. 23, visibly emotional as he addressed the suspension.\n\n\n\n“You understand it was never my intention to make light of the murder of a young man,” he said, referring to Kirk. “I don’t think there’s anything funny about it.”\n\n\n\nThat episode drew more than 6 million total viewers. In his return monologue, Kimmel also offered a defense of free speech.\n\n\n\n“This show is not important,” Kimmel said. “What is important is that we get to live in a country that allows us to have a show like this.”","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/jimmy-kimmel-rosie-odonnell-rotating-guest-host-hiatus/4039150/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Marlene Lenthang and Meriam Bouarrouj | NBC News","publishDate":"2026-06-20T19:28:40.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2157612333.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1200%2C675","slug":"jimmy-kimmel-taps-rosie-odonnell-as-rotating-guest-host-during-two-month-hiatus"},{"id":"ci8ix2","title":"Argentina draws huge crowd as Messi eyes World Cup record","excerpt":"Thousands of Argentina fans are in DFW, waiting to see the defending champions in action! Here's what to know about fan events ahead of today's big match.","content":"Thousands of Argentina fans are in DFW, waiting to see the defending champions in action! Here's what to know about fan events ahead of today's big match.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/video/fmc-pfby90zoly8fm055","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T12:28:54.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fix22qb7v2cmb81sl%2Fu8xbhkuo3sd1qecw.jpg","slug":"argentina-draws-huge-crowd-as-messi-eyes-world-cup-record"},{"id":"3jdbol","title":"Authorities find 4 bodies outside Mexico City while searching for a missing American","excerpt":"Mexican authorities were working Friday to identify four bodies found on the outskirts of Mexico City as part of the search efforts to locate a married couple who disappeared in May while living in Chicago and Mexico.\n\n\n\nAn official from the State of Mexico prosecutor’s office, who spoke on condi...","content":"Mexican authorities were working Friday to identify four bodies found on the outskirts of Mexico City as part of the search efforts to locate a married couple who disappeared in May while living in Chicago and Mexico.\n\n\n\nAn official from the State of Mexico prosecutor’s office, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to make public statements, said his department located the bodies in response to a request for assistance from investigators in the capital.\n\n\n\nThe Mexico City prosecutors were investigating the May disappearance of the couple, Zafar Padamese Mawani and Guillermo Jafett Hidalgo Ortiz, in the southern part of the capital and had made arrests related to the case. \n\n\n\nMawani and Hidalgo Ortiz lived in Chicago and Mexico City, according to Cate Taylor, a spokesperson for Mawani’s family. NBC News Chicago reported in late May that the men were spending time in Mexico to care for Mawani’s mother. The outlet also reported unusual withdrawals from the couple’s bank accounts.\n\n\n\nAccording to the federal government’s official missing-person bulletin, Mawani is 56 and a U.S. citizen. The bulletin for Hidalgo Ortiz, issued by Mexico City authorities, states that he is also 56. It does not specify his nationality, but notes that he was with Mawani when they disappeared south of Mexico City, about 30 miles east of the mountains of La Marquesa National Park.\n\n\n\nMexico City prosecutors have not released details about the case. The U.S. Embassy in Mexico said they were aware of the case in a brief message to AP, but did not offer more details. The family has had representatives in Mexico City working with authorities, Taylor said.\n\n\n\nMore than 135,000 people are missing in Mexico as a product of criminal violence, according to the most recent federal data. The number missing continues to climb even as homicide figures have sharply dropped since President Claudia Sheinbaum took office in 2024.\n\n\n\nA total of 977 people were reported missing in Mexico during the month of May, according to the country’s official missing persons registry.\n\n\n\nIn recent days, relatives’ groups have staged protests while Mexico serves as a co-host of the FIFA World Cup. They are demanding greater attention to the issue and more resources for searches, which are generally led by family members themselves. One of their recurring complaints is that authorities act more quickly when the missing people are foreigners.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/authorities-find-bodies-outside-mexico-city-search-missing-american/4039138/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Emilio Lugo and Maria Verza | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-20T19:20:45.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-1321388623.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D4928%2C3264","slug":"authorities-find-4-bodies-outside-mexico-city-while-searching-for-a-missing-american"},{"id":"couiwn","title":"Manny Machado hits a 3-run homer in 10th and has 5 RBIs as Padres beat Rangers 6-4","excerpt":"Manny Machado hit a three-run homer, his 13th this season, in the 10th inning and tied his season high of five RBIs, helping the San Diego Padres rally for a 6-4 victory over the Texas Rangers on Saturday.\n\n\n\nThe Padres still have a chance to win their seventh consecutive series against the Range...","content":"Manny Machado hit a three-run homer, his 13th this season, in the 10th inning and tied his season high of five RBIs, helping the San Diego Padres rally for a 6-4 victory over the Texas Rangers on Saturday.\n\n\n\nThe Padres still have a chance to win their seventh consecutive series against the Rangers after their 16th victory in the past 19 games against Texas. San Diego came back from a 3-1 deficit in the eighth a day after losing the series opener 9-7 despite scoring five runs in the top of the first.\n\n\n\nMachado had an RBI double in the third, and his run-scoring groundout got the Padres within 3-2 in the eighth before Jackson Merrill’s tying single.\n\n\n\nJake Burger’s two-run homer gave the Rangers a 3-1 lead in the seventh after Texas had pulled even on consecutive doubles from Josh Jung and Wyatt Langford an inning earlier.\n\n\n\nJoe Ross (0-1), the sixth Texas pitcher, walked Samad Taylor while the speedy No. 2 hitter was trying to bunt for the third time in the game to start the 10th. Machado lined a 2-0 sinker into the left field seats near the San Diego bullpen.\n\n\n\nAdrian Morejon (6-1) struck out five in two scoreless innings, and Mason Miller earned his 20th save in 20 chances despite Langford’s RBI infield single in the 10th. Miller struck out two as the Rangers fanned a season-high 17 times.\n\n\n\nTexas scratched scheduled starter Nathan Eovaldi due to left knee soreness. MacKenzie Gore moved up a day to replace him but was pitching on a regular four-day rest. The left-hander allowed five hits and one run with six strikeouts in six innings.\n\n\n\nFernando Tatis Jr. doubled in the third on a liner just out of the reach of Langford in left-center field, and Machado’s two-out RBI double glanced off the fingers of the center fielder’s glove in right center.\n\n\n\nUp next\n\n\n\nNeither team announced a starting pitcher for the series finale Sunday.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/red-fever/manny-machado-hits-a-3-run-homer-in-10th-and-has-5-rbis-as-padres-beat-rangers-6-4/4039142/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Schuyler Dixon | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-20T19:09:59.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26171737048767.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D4457%2C2507","slug":"manny-machado-hits-a-3-run-homer-in-10th-and-has-5-rbis-as-padres-beat-rangers-6-4"},{"id":"2gp7g2","title":"Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani and wife Mamiko Tanaka welcome their second child","excerpt":"Congratulations are in order for Los Angeles Dodgers’ two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani and his wife Mamiko Tanaka.\n\n\n\nThe MLB superstar announced on social media on June 20 that he and his wife have welcomed their second child.\n\n\n\n“We are again overjoyed to experience this wonderful day in our lives ...","content":"Congratulations are in order for Los Angeles Dodgers’ two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani and his wife Mamiko Tanaka.\n\n\n\nThe MLB superstar announced on social media on June 20 that he and his wife have welcomed their second child.\n\n\n\n“We are again overjoyed to experience this wonderful day in our lives together. Thank you for being born safely,” read the social media post, signed “Shohei and Mamiko.”\n\n\n\nThe post also includes a photo of the baby, wrapped in a blue blanket and wearing an outfit that features Ohtani’s beloved dog Decoy. The second slide of the post is a close-up of the baby’s feet.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOhtani refrained from showing the child’s face.\n\n\n\n“We would also like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has supported our journey,” the post also said.\n\n\n\nWhile Ohtani never announced that he was expecting a second child, fans found out about the baby when the Dodgers announced on social media Friday that he was away from the team “on paternity,” missing the team’s first game against the Baltimore Orioles in a three-game series. Ohtani was not placed on the paternity list, however, and is expected to join the Dodgers as soon as Saturday.\n\n\n\nOhtani and Tanaka wed in 2024 and announced the birth of their first child, a girl, just months later in a similar Instagram post. The baby’s feet are in the bottom left image of the post, and are also in her brother’s birth announcement in the same location.\n\n\n\nThe same photo of Decoy is in the right corner of both birth announcements.\n\n\n\n2024 proved to be a particularly eventful one, as Ohtani not only became an expecting dad, but his team also won the World Series against the New York Yankees.\n\n\n\nShohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers and his wife Mamiko Tanaka walk on the red carpet ahead of the 2025 MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park on July 15, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. \n\n\n\nWith two consecutive World Series wins under their belts, the Dodgers are looking to pull off a three-peat this year. They currently lead the league in wins with a 49-27 record. \n\n\n\nThis story first appeared on TODAY.com. More from TODAY:\n\n\n\n\nGeorge W. Bush and Michelle Obama have sweet reunion, complete with a mint moment\n\n\n\nMalia, 27, and Sasha, 25, make rare joint appearance at Obama Presidential Center opening: See the photo\n\n\n\nShe wanted to thank teachers on a budget. Instead, she started an internet feud\n\nThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/dodgers-shohei-ohtani-wife-mamiko-tanaka-welcome-second-child/4039125/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Kimmy Yam | TODAY","publishDate":"2026-06-20T16:53:35.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FScreenshot-2026-06-20-at-4.37.01-PM.png%3Ffit%3D1226%2C614%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"dodgers-shohei-ohtani-and-wife-mamiko-tanaka-welcome-their-second-child"},{"id":"k7k4cj","title":"Argentina’s Lionel Messi makes World Cup history in Texas","excerpt":"One of the biggest names in soccer made World Cup history in Texas on Monday.","content":"One of the biggest names in soccer made World Cup history in Texas on Monday.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/sports/lionel-messi-texas-argentina-austria-world-cup","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Aaron.Barker@fox.com (Aaron Barker)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T19:00:31.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2282792224-scaled.jpg","slug":"argentinas-lionel-messi-makes-world-cup-history-in-texas"},{"id":"ht39kp","title":"McKinney police investigate deadly shooting at apartment complex","excerpt":"A 19-year-old man died after a shooting Thursday night at a McKinney apartment complex, police said.\n\n\n\nOfficers responded around 8:30 p.m. June 19 to a report of shots fired at the Larkin Apartments, located at 2301 W. White St.\n\n\n\nWhen officers arrived, they found Jose Herberto Martin, 19, insi...","content":"A 19-year-old man died after a shooting Thursday night at a McKinney apartment complex, police said.\n\n\n\nOfficers responded around 8:30 p.m. June 19 to a report of shots fired at the Larkin Apartments, located at 2301 W. White St.\n\n\n\nWhen officers arrived, they found Jose Herberto Martin, 19, inside a vehicle in the apartment complex parking lot with a gunshot wound to the neck, according to police.\n\n\n\nMartin was taken to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries.\n\n\n\nThe McKinney Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division is actively investigating the shooting. No arrests have been made.\n\n\n\nAnyone with information is asked to contact the McKinney Police Department Crime Tip Line at 972-547-3480 or email CrimeTipLine@mckinneytexas.org. Tips may be submitted anonymously.\n\n\n\nThe investigation remains ongoing, and no additional information has been released.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/mckinney-police-investigate-deadly-shooting-at-apartment-complex/4039127/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Dominga Gutierrez","publishDate":"2026-06-20T16:51:06.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FLarkin-apartments-McKinney.png%3Ffit%3D1290%2C726%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"mckinney-police-investigate-deadly-shooting-at-apartment-complex"},{"id":"x9bs6v","title":"Klyde Warren Park swarmed by Argentina fans ahead of Dallas World Cup match","excerpt":"A large, high-energy crowd of ticketless Argentina fans gathered early at downtown Dallas' Klyde Warren Park for a vibrant pre-World Cup rally ahead of Monday's highly anticipated match against Austria.","content":"A large, high-energy crowd of ticketless Argentina fans gathered early at downtown Dallas' Klyde Warren Park for a vibrant pre-World Cup rally ahead of Monday's highly anticipated match against Austria.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/klyde-warren-park-argentina-fans-world-cup","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Dionne.Anglin@fox.com (Dionne Anglin)","publishDate":"2026-06-21T22:40:04.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F062126-da-argentina-fan-meetup-5p-vo-sotvo-jb_kdfw_00.00.07.56.jpg","slug":"klyde-warren-park-swarmed-by-argentina-fans-ahead-of-dallas-world-cup-match"},{"id":"4nd5w9","title":"Flu sickens scores of troops at Air Force base after Pentagon ends vaccine requirement","excerpt":"U.S. airmen and trainees have fallen ill after a flu outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas, according to a spokesperson for the military branch. The number of sickened troops could be over 200, according to a source at the base.\n\n\n\nThe outbreak comes less than two months after Secretary of...","content":"U.S. airmen and trainees have fallen ill after a flu outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas, according to a spokesperson for the military branch. The number of sickened troops could be over 200, according to a source at the base.\n\n\n\nThe outbreak comes less than two months after Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ended the requirement for U.S. troops to receive an annual flu vaccine. In an April video announcement, Hegseth called the mandate “absurd” and “overreaching.”\n\n\n\n“Under the disastrous Biden administration, this Pentagon waged an unrelenting war on our warriors on many fronts, including when it came to denying them simple medical autonomy and the freedom to express their religious convictions,” Hegseth said.\n\n\n\nLackland is where Air Force enlistees go for basic military training. The sprawling facility cycles through tens of thousands of recruits every year.\n\n\n\nThe New York Times was first to report the news of the outbreak.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMilitary\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApr 21\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFlu vaccine no longer mandated for U.S. troops, Hegseth says\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFDA\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 18\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFDA panel backs first-of-its-kind flu vaccine using mRNA technology\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nIn the wake of the outbreak, the Air Force requested an exemption to Hegseth’s policy that allowed them to mandate flu vaccines at the base, according to a second person familiar with the details of the response.\n\n\n\nThe base has since started vaccinating people.\n\n\n\nIn a statement, an Air Force spokesperson described the outbreak as “localized” to the base’s basic training wing.\n\n\n\n“Medical professionals and public health officials have implemented mitigation measures to isolate and treat symptomatic trainees to reduce further exposure and continue to monitor the situation,” the spokesperson said.\n\n\n\n“Medical personnel are also monitoring trainees who were in close contact with sick members in case they become symptomatic. Symptomatic trainees are receiving the appropriate care with antiviral medications such as Tamiflu,” they said.\n\n\n\nIn a separate statement, Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Hegseth granted exemptions to his vaccine policy for all military departments to keep up with “critical operational realities.”\n\n\n\n“The Secretary of War recently issued updated guidance on the influenza vaccination, stating that this vaccination is voluntary for all Active and Reserve Component Service members and Department of War civilian personnel, and directing the Under Secretary of War for Personnel and Readiness to consolidate all requested exceptions to the policy,” Parnell said.\n\n\n\n“The Department remains committed to the health and readiness of our warfighters and civilian personnel,” Parnell added.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/flu-troops-air-force-base-pentagon-vaccine-requirement/4039121/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Courtney Kube and Daniel Arkin | NBC News","publishDate":"2026-06-20T15:45:04.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2224665122.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1200%2C689","slug":"flu-sickens-scores-of-troops-at-air-force-base-after-pentagon-ends-vaccine-requirement"},{"id":"moob6t","title":"Extreme heat expected again at the Grand Canyon after 3 hikers die in heat-related incidents","excerpt":"Visitors to Grand Canyon National Park are being warned about extreme heat that will plague the popular destination early next week after a recent increase in heat-related incidents in the inner canyon, including the deaths of three hikers.\n\n\n\nThe U.S. National Weather Service issued an extreme h...","content":"Visitors to Grand Canyon National Park are being warned about extreme heat that will plague the popular destination early next week after a recent increase in heat-related incidents in the inner canyon, including the deaths of three hikers.\n\n\n\nThe U.S. National Weather Service issued an extreme heat watch at the Grand Canyon for midday Monday through Tuesday, forecasting temperatures that could reach or exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit at the low-elevation Phantom Ranch.\n\n\n\nHikers are “strongly advised” to avoid hiking in the middle of the day, the U.S. National Park Service said in a release this week following a “recent influx of heat-related incidents.”\n\n\n\nAn extreme heat watch was in effect on June 16 when two hikers, aged 67 and 68, were found dead on the North Kaibab Trail, which NPS describes as the most difficult of the major inner canyon trails. NPS said they appear to have succumbed to symptoms of heat-related illness.\n\n\n\nA third person, 72, died June 12 along the South Kaibab Trail after becoming ill from the heat, NPS said.\n\n\n\nAbout 90 miles south, Oak Creek Canyon visitors and residents were evacuated late Friday as a wildfire burned hundreds of acres just north of Sedona, Arizona.\n\n\n\nMuch of the western U.S. from the Rockies to the Pacific Coast were getting above-average temperatures Saturday and anticipating even hotter weather early next week. Officials also warned the prolonged dry, hot weather and relatively low humidity increased the risk of fire danger throughout the area.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWorld Cup\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 11\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow World Cup players are planning for extreme heat, from ice collars to baths\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclimate change\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 28\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThink it's hot now? The next five years will smash records, U.N. says\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nExtreme heat increases risk of hiking at the Grand Canyon\n\n\n\nPark and weather officials alike emphasize to Grand Canyon visitors that hiking conditions can be deceiving. Temperatures at the rim of the Grand Canyon are often 20 to 25 degrees F cooler than what hikers will experience at the bottom of the canyon. \n\n\n\n“It’s just a hot place at the bottom of the Grand Canyon,” said Justin Johndrow, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service office in Flagstaff, Arizona. Johndrow warned that the region is approaching the hottest period of the year before the rain during monsoon season later in the summer offers some relief from the heat.\n\n\n\nHikers may have cooler temperatures and an easier time going downhill to start the descending trails, but they face an intense climb of thousands of feet in elevation and much hotter bottom-of-the-canyon temperatures to get back up. Those conditions can cause heat illness symptoms to sneak up on visitors.\n\n\n\n“That’s very strenuous even on a mild day,” Johndrow said of the hike back up to the rim. “Throw in temperatures of 105 to 110 degrees and that causes some pretty bad problems.”\n\n\n\nPark officials advised visitors to avoid strenuous hiking in the middle of the day.\n\n\n\nWildfire near Oak Creek Canyon posed risk to public safety\n\n\n\nA federal interagency team and at least a dozen local agencies were working to combat the fire burning roughly 500 acres of very steep and rough terrain near Oak Creek Canyon, said Dick Fleishman, fire information officer with the southwest area complex incident management team.\n\n\n\nThe fire is concentrated in the Red Rock-Secret Mountain wilderness area about seven miles north of Sedona, Arizona, but it has started to creep into the Coconino National Forest. Firefighters are working to contain the burn, prevent it from moving toward Oak Creek Canyon, where residents and visitors have been evacuated, or Sedona, and prepare for the possibility that it does. \n\n\n\nFleishman said the steep slope where the fire is burning, the property at risk nearby, the heat firefighters are working in and the risk of post-fire flooding caused by rain rushing down the slope are among the reasons the Pocket Fire is particularly concerning.\n\n\n\n“This fire ramped up in complexity quickly,” he said. “We want to try and keep it as small a footprint as possible.” \n\n\n\nAbout 30 miles of the adjacent state highway was closed in both directions. Evacuations were issued for visitors and residents near Oak Creek Canyon, which attracts millions of visitors each year.\n\n\n\n“For June 20,” Fleishman said of his drive through the area, “I’ve never seen it that quiet.”","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/extreme-heat-grand-canyon-hikers-die-heat-related-incidents/4039113/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-20T14:36:10.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26171056276753.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1200%2C689","slug":"extreme-heat-expected-again-at-the-grand-canyon-after-3-hikers-die-in-heat-related-incidents"},{"id":"1iu0w1","title":"Poll: Americans believe they aren't being taught enough about democracy","excerpt":"For Thomas Jefferson, James Madison and other bold-face names struggling to bring about a new nation, an educated and informed citizenry was essential to the success of the American experiment. \n\n\n\nNearly 250 years later, Americans largely feel that the country has achieved the ideals set forth b...","content":"For Thomas Jefferson, James Madison and other bold-face names struggling to bring about a new nation, an educated and informed citizenry was essential to the success of the American experiment. \n\n\n\nNearly 250 years later, Americans largely feel that the country has achieved the ideals set forth by the Founding Fathers despite expressing doubt and pessimism about the future, according to a new national NBC News poll sponsored by More Perfect, a nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to advancing democracy. While the survey revealed deep divisions, particularly around class and party politics, Americans found rare consensus in their dissatisfaction with the country’s commitment to teaching how those founding principles apply today.\n\n\n\nThe poll of 3,000 adults nationwide found that 80% think the United States puts too little emphasis on civic education, or the teaching of government and democracy. A majority (51%) said the country’s focus on civic education is much too little. \n\n\n\nThis sentiment cuts across ideological and generational lines: 87% of progressives and 84% of MAGA Republicans say there is too little educational focus on civics. And though the poll exposed enormous gaps between how older and younger Americans feel about nearly every issue, Americans of all age groups were united in the belief that civic education was lacking. \n\n\n\nPerhaps unsurprisingly, the people who felt most strongly that teaching in this area was insufficient were those who most closely follow public affairs — 84% of those highly-engaged Americans said the nation’s focus on civic education was too little, versus 69% of those who do not follow public affairs.\n\n\n\nAt the same time, Americans showed a distrust in institutions, including their government. Just 12% of adults nationwide said they have confidence in Congress, and only 18% said they have confidence in the federal government. Views of local government were slightly higher, but only 27% expressed confidence. The national news media also received poor marks, with only 11% citing confidence. \n\n\n\nThe bright spot for institutional trust is that just more than a third of Americans expressed confidence in colleges and universities. Similarly, 30% expressed confidence in public schools, a level of confidence that has remained relatively unchanged since 2000. \n\n\n\nAmericans are also evenly split on a question that goes to the heart of constitutional democracy— checks and balances versus concentrated executive power. \n\n\n\nWhen asked whether the country needs strong executive leadership to try to solve problems directly without the input of Congress and the Supreme Court, 48% of adults said they agreed with that position, while 48% said that it was dangerous.\n\n\n\nFifty years ago, in a comparable 1976 Gallup bicentennial poll, 49% said the U.S. needed strong leadership and 44% said strong leadership is dangerous. Since then, the question has been replicated over the years on other high-quality surveys, and the findings consistently showed 6 in 10 Americans believe the country needs strong leadership. \n\n\n\nWhile there are some divisions by subgroups in the latest findings — women, young people, college graduates were more likely to say strong leadership is dangerous, while men, senior citizens, those with education levels at high school or less were less likely to say so — Americans overall are 4 points more likely to say strong leadership might be dangerous compared to 50 years ago. \n\n\n\nThe new NBC News poll results also showed that half of Americans think the nation’s form of government, based on the Constitution, has stood the test of time and remains sound for the challenges ahead, up 4 points from the results of a Roper national survey of adults taken in 1976. \n\n\n\nOn the contrary, 18% said that changing times have completely outmoded our system of government and we might as well accept the fact that, sooner or later, we will have to have a new form of government — up 4 points from the Roper poll conducted 50 years ago. \n\n\n\nStill, the poll finds a surprising source of optimism. Most people believe they hold the same core values as other Americans and share priorities for their own lives as individuals.\n\n\n\nA 54% majority of adults surveyed said that most Americans share the same core values but disagree about politics and issues, compared to 44% who said that most Americans have fundamentally different core values. \n\n\n\nAmericans across every demographic group, including partisanship, say family and freedom are the two values most important in their own lives. \n\n\n\nThe NBC News poll surveyed 3,000 adults May 29-June 7 via a mix of telephone interviews and an online survey sent via text message. The margin of error for the poll is plus or minus 2 percentage points.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/poll-americans-believe-not-being-taught-enough-about-democracy/4039097/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Stephanie Perry | NBC News and John Lapinski | NBC News","publishDate":"2026-06-20T12:57:30.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2153557342.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5785%2C3857","slug":"poll-americans-believe-they-arent-being-taught-enough-about-democracy"},{"id":"y5s3l9","title":"Sunday is the longest day of the year for half the planet. A guide to the summer solstice","excerpt":"This is the sun’s time to shine: Sunday is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. \n\n\n\nSunday is the solstice, marking the start of astronomical summer north of the equator. It’s the opposite in the Southern Hemisphere, where it is the shortest day of the year and winter will star...","content":"This is the sun’s time to shine: Sunday is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. \n\n\n\nSunday is the solstice, marking the start of astronomical summer north of the equator. It’s the opposite in the Southern Hemisphere, where it is the shortest day of the year and winter will start.\n\n\n\nThe word “solstice” comes from the Latin words “sol,” for sun, and “stitium,” which can mean “pause” or “stop.” The summer solstice is the end of the sun’s annual march higher in the sky, when it makes its longest, highest arc. The bad news for sun lovers: It then starts retreating and days will get a little shorter every day until late December.\n\n\n\nPeople have marked solstices for eons with festivals and monuments, including Sweden’s midsummer eve celebrations and Stonehenge, which was designed to align with the sun’s paths at the solstices.\n\n\n\nHere’s what to know about the Earth’s orbit.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tparenting\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 11\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat's the controversy about giving kids a '90s summer?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHealth & Wellness\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 6\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSleep scientist relies on these 4 items to get quality sleep in the summer\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nWhat is the solstice?\n\n\n\nAs the Earth travels around the sun, it does so at an angle, making the sun’s warmth and light fall unequally on the northern and southern halves of the planet for most of the year.\n\n\n\nThe solstices mark the times when the Earth is tipped most extremely either toward or away from the sun. This means the hemispheres are getting very different amounts of sunlight, and days and nights are at their most unequal.\n\n\n\nAt the Northern Hemisphere’s summer solstice, the Earth’s upper half is leaning toward the sun, creating the longest day and shortest night of the year. The summer solstice falls between June 20 and 22. This year it’s June 21. \n\n\n\nThe opposite happens at the Northern Hemisphere winter solstice: the Earth’s upper half leans the furthest away from the sun, leading to the shortest day and longest night of the year. The winter solstice falls between Dec. 20 and 23. \n\n\n\nWhat is the equinox?\n\n\n\nDuring the equinox, the Earth’s tilt is neither toward the sun nor away from the sun, so both the northern and southern hemispheres get an equal amount of sunlight. The sun rises almost exactly due east and it sets almost exactly due west. \n\n\n\nThe word equinox comes from two Latin words meaning equal and night. That’s because on the equinox, day and night last almost the same amount of time — though one may get a few extra minutes, depending on where you are on the planet.\n\n\n\nThe Northern Hemisphere’s fall — or autumnal — equinox can land between Sept. 21 and 24, depending on the year. Its spring — or vernal — equinox can land between March 19 and 21. The exact time of the equinox is the moment the sun is directly overhead at the equator. \n\n\n\nWhat’s the difference between meteorological and astronomical seasons? \n\n\n\nThese are just two different ways to carve up the year.\n\n\n\nWhile astronomical seasons depend on how the Earth moves around the sun, meteorological seasons are defined by the weather. Meteorologists break down the year into three-month seasons based on annual temperature cycles. By that calendar, spring starts on March 1, summer on June 1, fall on Sept. 1 and winter on Dec. 1.\n\n\n\n___\n\n\n\nThe Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Department of Science Education and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The AP is solely responsible for all content.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/sunday-longest-day-of-year-guide-summer-solstice/4039090/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-20T12:19:14.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26167544821027.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5542%2C3695","slug":"sunday-is-the-longest-day-of-the-year-for-half-the-planet-a-guide-to-the-summer-solstice"},{"id":"48n2qz","title":"Police investigate Oak Cliff shooting that left three hospitalized, home struck by gunfire","excerpt":"Three people were hospitalized early Sunday morning following a shooting at a large gathering in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, authorities said.","content":"Three people were hospitalized early Sunday morning following a shooting at a large gathering in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, authorities said.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/police-investigate-oak-cliff-shooting-left-three-hospitalized-home-struck-gunfire","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Amber.Kite@fox.com (Amber Kite)","publishDate":"2026-06-21T14:58:57.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Foak-cliff-triple-shooting-investigation.jpg","slug":"police-investigate-oak-cliff-shooting-that-left-three-hospitalized-home-struck-by-gunfire"},{"id":"nj3ne9","title":"Body found in South Carolina is that of missing woman, authorities say","excerpt":"Authorities in South Carolina confirmed Friday that a body found earlier this week is that of Elena Moore, who vanished June 11.\n\n\n\nThe cause and manner of death for Moore, 39, were not immediately available. The Lexington County Coroner’s Office said an autopsy was planned for Saturday and addit...","content":"Authorities in South Carolina confirmed Friday that a body found earlier this week is that of Elena Moore, who vanished June 11.\n\n\n\nThe cause and manner of death for Moore, 39, were not immediately available. The Lexington County Coroner’s Office said an autopsy was planned for Saturday and additional information will be released Monday.\n\n\n\nElena Katherine Moore. Lexington Police Department\n\n\n\nMoore’s body was found Wednesday afternoon near a gym that she was seen leaving on June 11 in Lexington, a city of roughly 23,000 west of Columbia, authorities said.\n\n\n\nA preliminary match was made based on a clothing description, Lexington Police Chief Terrence Green told reporters.\n\n\n\nHe attributed the discovery of her body to a tip prompted by news coverage.\n\n\n\nGreen declined to say whether foul play was suspected in her disappearance. \n\n\n\nThe South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is leading the death investigation. A department spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment Friday night.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/body-found-south-carolina-missing-woman/4039077/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Tim Stelloh | NBC News and Christiana Corporon | NBC News","publishDate":"2026-06-20T09:55:56.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Fsouth-carolina.png%3Ffit%3D2012%2C1340%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"body-found-in-south-carolina-is-that-of-missing-woman-authorities-say"},{"id":"5dvvnx","title":"Oak Cliff triple shooting investigation","excerpt":"Three people were taken to the hospital after a shooting on Glen Avenue in Oak Cliff early Sunday morning.","content":"Three people were taken to the hospital after a shooting on Glen Avenue in Oak Cliff early Sunday morning.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/video/fmc-f0jonl6gk44b3gjk","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-06-21T14:54:14.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fewun3czljdu7beia%2F7g37v34517qjtpfo.jpg","slug":"oak-cliff-triple-shooting-investigation"},{"id":"kblfk1","title":"‘Show Your Stripes Day’: These cities had the most higher-than-average temperatures","excerpt":"As communities prepare to mark “Show Your Stripes Day” on June 20, new climate data reveals just how dramatically temperatures have risen over the past century.","content":"As communities prepare to mark “Show Your Stripes Day” on June 20, new climate data reveals just how dramatically temperatures have risen over the past century.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/show-your-stripes-day-cities-had-most-higher-than-average-temperatures","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-21T00:16:42.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgirls-cooling-off-gettyimages-2277374518.jpg","slug":"show-your-stripes-day-these-cities-had-the-most-higher-than-average-temperatures"},{"id":"1pxytw","title":"Summer solstice 2026: When is it and what to know","excerpt":"The first day of summer arrives this weekend.  June 21 marks the first day of the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere this year, according to the Farmer’s Almanac.","content":"The first day of summer arrives this weekend.  June 21 marks the first day of the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere this year, according to the Farmer’s Almanac.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/summer-solstice-2026-when-is-what-know","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Catherine.Stoddard@fox.com (Catherine Stoddard)","publishDate":"2026-06-20T13:12:41.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2221208563.jpg","slug":"summer-solstice-2026-when-is-it-and-what-to-know"},{"id":"8326rb","title":"Iran says Strait of Hormuz is closed after Israeli strikes in Lebanon","excerpt":"Iran said Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz is closed, citing ceasefire violations after Israel continued deadly strikes in southern Lebanon overnight.\n\nThe Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy warned ships not to approach the waterway, which Iran had committed to reopening under the interim p...","content":"Iran said Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz is closed, citing ceasefire violations after Israel continued deadly strikes in southern Lebanon overnight.\n\nThe Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy warned ships not to approach the waterway, which Iran had committed to reopening under the interim peace deal signed this week. It said in a statement that vessels’ safety would be at risk if they did so.\n\nIran’s top joint military command said the ⁠closure was the “first step” in response to what were described as ‌breaches of ⁠commitments by the U.S. and Israel, according to Iran’s semiofficial Mehr news agency.\n\nIn a social media post Saturday, President Donald Trump threatened to impose U.S tolls in the strait if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached within 60 days. The current agreement establishes toll-free travel through the strait for 60 days. \n\nTrump did not address Iran’s assertion that the waterway is closed. \n\nEarly Saturday, Israeli strikes killed at least 16 people, including two children, according to Lebanese civil defense and media, one day after the U.S. said Israel and the militant group Hezbollah had implemented a fresh ceasefire at Trump’s request. \n\nThe continued military bombardment has threatened to derail the fragile U.S. peace talks with Iran, which specified that fighting must end on all fronts, including Lebanon. Though Israel was not a direct party to that deal, Iran has warned that it would consider Israeli strikes a violation of the terms. \n\nVice President JD Vance landed in Switzerland early Sunday, joining Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner in the ongoing negotiations.\n\nSpeaking to reporters before he boarded the plane, Vance said that the situation in Lebanon had “calmed down” despite news reports, and added, “I think we’re going to hopefully make progress on the nuclear issue, hopefully make progress on the Lebanon ceasefire issue. Those are the two big things that I think we’re going to be focused on.”\n\nPakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced “technical-level talks” will take place Sunday, with U.S. and Iranian representatives joined by mediators from Qatar and Pakistan.\n\nEsmail Baghaei, a spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, told Iranian media the trip was a “mission to demand the fulfillment of the other side’s obligations,” adding that “negotiations for a final agreement” will begin when such obligations are implemented.\n\nIran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will lead the Iranian delegation, he said, according to Iranian state TV.\n\nOfficials from Tehran and Washington were originally set to meet in Switzerland on Friday to begin 60 days of negotiations on a “final” deal, but those talks were postponed. The negotiations are meant to resolve some of the thorniest issues in the deal that are yet to be agreed upon, including Iran’s nuclear program.\n\nIsrael hit a series of towns across Lebanon’s south early Saturday, Lebanese news agency NNA reported. An airstrike on the town of Arabsalim reportedly killed three people, the agency reported, and a drone strike on the town of Deir al-Zahrani reportedly killed one person. At least seven people remain trapped under the rubble, it said. Lebanon’s army said a soldier was killed between Kfar Rumman and Nabatieh in southern Lebanon.\n\nA previous wave of strikes on Friday killed 83 people, Lebanon’s Ministry of Health said.\n\nA statement from the Israel Defense Forces said Hezbollah had breached the ceasefire and “launched more than 50 projectiles toward IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon” overnight, and that Israel had attacked what it described as Hezbollah targets in response. “The IDF remains committed to the ceasefire agreement,” the statement said.\n\nHezbollah said it had “adhered to the ceasefire since Friday evening,” accusing Israel of making false claims to justify its attacks in an effort to “sabotage the agreement” between Iran and the U.S. \n\nIDF spokesperson Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin said Friday that Israeli forces will continue to operate in southern Lebanon and “do whatever is necessary to protect our civilians.”\n\nU.S. spy agencies believe that Israel will likely continue to launch attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon, potentially jeopardizing the tentative peace deal, according to a source with knowledge of the intelligence assessments.\n\nIsrael’s continued strikes on Lebanon have worsened a widening rift between the Trump administration and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right allies, who have criticized the Iran deal as not in Israel’s interest and agitated for more strikes on Lebanon. Netanyahu is also facing a crucial election in October and will likely need the support of the Israeli far right to stay in power.\n\n“Netanyahu is in a challenging political spot,” Jonathan Panikoff, a former career intelligence officer now at the Atlantic Council think tank, told NBC News in an email. “When combined with the broad view that Iran has emerged strategically stronger, Netanyahu finds himself trapped.”\n\nNetanyahu’s vow to occupy southern Lebanon and Israel’s decision to strike both Iran and Lebanon while an initial deal was being hammered out repeatedly delayed talks, fueling frustration among U.S. officials.\n\nVance hit out at Israeli officials Thursday, saying that Israel does not appreciate American support.\n\nDespite the rising tensions over Lebanon, there had been hope that ships trapped in the Persian Gulf will be able to transit through the Strait of Hormuz since the deal was signed. Industry experts have warned, however, that it could take weeks for the shipping traffic to fully normalize, given that the threat of mines still needs to be cleared.\n\nIn a statement on X that did not acknowledge the apparent closure of the strait, U.S. Central Command said that 55 merchant ships transited the waterway on Saturday, “moving large amounts of cargo and more than 17 million barrels of oil to global markets.”\n\nU.S. forces “remain present and vigilant to ensure all aspects of the agreement with Iran are adhered to, obeyed, and in full force and effect,” the statement said.\n\nThe White House and Israeli prime minister’s office did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the Iranian declaration.\n\nReuters contributed.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/iran-closes-strait-of-hormuz-state-media-says-after-israeli-strikes-in-lebanon/4039079/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Mithil Aggarwal and Dan De Luce | NBC News","publishDate":"2026-06-20T10:21:22.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2281902915.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D6720%2C4480","slug":"iran-says-strait-of-hormuz-is-closed-after-israeli-strikes-in-lebanon"},{"id":"f97c38","title":"Paraguay's Miguel Almiron becomes 1st player red-carded at the World Cup for covering his mouth","excerpt":"Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron became the first player issued with a red card at the World Cup for covering his mouth, getting sent off during a confrontation late in the first half against Turkey on Friday night.\n\n\n\nThe infraction came during first-half stoppage time in the Group D match whe...","content":"Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron became the first player issued with a red card at the World Cup for covering his mouth, getting sent off during a confrontation late in the first half against Turkey on Friday night.\n\n\n\nThe infraction came during first-half stoppage time in the Group D match when Almiron and Mert Mulder exchanged words following a foul near midfield. Almiron covered his mouth while saying something to Mulder, who immediately appealed to referee Ivan Barton for punishment.\n\n\n\nBarton went to video review and quickly ruled that Almiron would be given a red card and ejected under a new rule put in place for this year’s World Cup.\n\n\n\n“According to the law, if you cover your mouth you’re sent off. Red card,” coach Gustavo Alfaro said. “There’s nothing I can do about that. Unfortunately, we can’t issue a new opinion on this.”\n\n\n\nParaguay led 1-0 at the time and held on for the win despite playing a man down for the entire second half.\n\n\n\nAlfaro said he tried to cheer Almiron up after the game, telling him his absence brought out the “fighting spirit” of the team.\n\n\n\n“He apologized to the players for his mistake,” Alfaro said. “He knew about the situation he had left his teammates in with his actions. … It happened and it happened.”\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t2026 World Cup News\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2026 World Cup\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 20\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNeymar expected to return from right calf injury and play for Brazil in World Cup against Scotland\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2026 World Cup\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 17\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWorld Cup Golden Boot tracker: Lionel Messi leads with five goals\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2026 World Cup\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 19\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMatheus Cunha scores 2 goals as Brazil eliminates Haiti from World Cup with 3-0 win\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nFIFA president Gianni Infantino pushed for the new rule after Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni tried to hide verbal insults toward Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior in a Champions League game.\n\n\n\nAlfaro said the team was well aware of the rule even if it might be too harsh.\n\n\n\n“I fear we are too strict and football loses its essence,” Alfaro said. “In football, there’s frictions, fights, clashes.”\n\n\n\nThe red card means Almiron will miss the final group stage match against Australia with second place in Group D on the line. FIFA could choose to lengthen a suspension to sideline Almiron for a knockout round match.\n\n\n\n“I hope the penalty is he misses as few matches as possible,” Alfaro said. “He was very sorry and he was heavily affected.”\n\n\n\nThis is the second time in two games at the World Cup that Almiron was carded under a new rule in place this year. He got a yellow card in the opening match against the United States after video review overturned a yellow card issued to Tim Ream and gave it to Almiron instead for diving.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/world-cup/paraguay-miguel-almiron-1st-player-red-carded-world-cup-covering-his-mouth/4039069/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-20T05:56:26.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26171140409993.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D4030%2C2687","slug":"paraguays-miguel-almiron-becomes-1st-player-red-carded-at-the-world-cup-for-covering-his-mouth"},{"id":"t9z3t0","title":"Neymar expected to return from right calf injury and play for Brazil in World Cup against Scotland","excerpt":"Neymar is expected to return from a right calf injury and play for Brazil in its final World Cup group match, coach Carlo Ancelotti said Friday night.\n\n\n\nNeymar missed Brazil’s first two games of the tournament, including Friday’s 3-0 win over Haiti.\n\n\n\nAncelotti said Neymar would go through indi...","content":"Neymar is expected to return from a right calf injury and play for Brazil in its final World Cup group match, coach Carlo Ancelotti said Friday night.\n\n\n\nNeymar missed Brazil’s first two games of the tournament, including Friday’s 3-0 win over Haiti.\n\n\n\nAncelotti said Neymar would go through individual training on Saturday, train with the team on Monday and “will be available” for Brazil when it closes Group C play against Scotland on Wednesday in Miami Gardens, Florida.\n\n\n\nNeymar is Brazil’s career scoring leader with 79 goals in 129 international appearances.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2026 World Cup\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 19\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMatheus Cunha scores 2 goals as Brazil eliminates Haiti from World Cup with 3-0 win\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2026 World Cup\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 18\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNeymar picked for Brazil's FIFA World Cup squad despite fitness doubts\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsoccer\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMar 6, 2025\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNeymar recalled by Brazil for World Cup qualifiers vs. Colombia, Argentina\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nThe 34-year-old midfielder has yet to practice in full sessions with the team since reporting to Brazil’s squad while nursing the calf injury.\n\n\n\nLooking to play in his fourth World Cup, Neymar had tests on his calf last Monday to determine the progress of the injury that he sustained while playing for Brazilian club Santos on May 17.\n\n\n\nThere was widespread debate in Brazil over whether Neymar, whose first World Cup was on home soil in 2014, should have been called up for the tournament. He has struggled since returning from tearing the ACL in his left knee in October 2023 in a World Cup qualifier.\n\n\n\nNeymar has four goals and two assists in eight matches for Santos this year.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/world-cup/neymar-return-from-calf-injury-play-world-cup-against-scotland/4039067/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-20T05:44:18.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26164803070637.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D7572%2C5048","slug":"neymar-expected-to-return-from-right-calf-injury-and-play-for-brazil-in-world-cup-against-scotland"},{"id":"x9dmug","title":"Judge denies Biden's bid to block release of transcripts linked to special counsel inquiry","excerpt":"A federal judge on Friday rejected former President Joe Biden’s attempt to block the Trump administration from releasing to a conservative group the recordings that Biden made with a ghostwriter.\n\n\n\nU.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich found that the public interest in the material outweighed wha...","content":"A federal judge on Friday rejected former President Joe Biden’s attempt to block the Trump administration from releasing to a conservative group the recordings that Biden made with a ghostwriter.\n\n\n\nU.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich found that the public interest in the material outweighed whatever privacy rights Biden had, but she effectively put her ruling on hold for up to three weeks so Biden could appeal. \n\n\n\nThe recordings were obtained by special counsel Robert Hur in the course of his investigation into whether Biden improperly retained classified documents while a senator and vice president. Republicans in Congress demanded them after Hur declined to file charges against the then-president.\n\n\n\nBiden’s Democratic administration refused to turn over the recordings and transcripts from 2016 and 2017, leading congressional Republicans to hold his attorney general, Merrick Garland, in contempt. \n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJill Biden\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 1\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJill Biden defends backing 2nd term for Joe Biden despite health concerns\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJoe Biden\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 27\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJill Biden says she thought Joe Biden was ‘having a stroke' during 2024 debate\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJoe Biden\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 27\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBiden sues DOJ to stop release of audio recordings from interview with biographer\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nPresident Donald Trump’s Justice Department authorized the release of the materials. That led Biden last month to sue to seek to block the release to a staffer at the conservative Heritage Foundation who had formally requested the records.\n\n\n\nBiden objected to the release as an invasion of privacy, saying the recordings included him discussing sensitive personal matters such as the death of his older son, Beau Biden. But Friedrich found that the administration redacted that material.\n\n\n\nThe judge wrote that the materials “contain no mention of highly sensitive topics like illness or death, nor do they mention any non-public persons, including members of Biden’s family.”\n\n\n\nRepresentatives for Biden did not immediately comment but asked Friedrich to bar release of the material while they appeal her decision. The Justice Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment.\n\n\n\nFriedrich was nominated by Trump, a Republican, in 2017.\n\n\n\nHur’s yearlong investigation led to a 345-page report that questioned the effects of Biden’s age and his mental competence but recommended no criminal charges against the then-81-year-old. Hur said he found insufficient evidence to prosecute a case in court successfully.\n\n\n\nThe transcripts of five hours of Biden interviews with federal prosecutors was released that same year. While Biden was adamant that he treated classified information seriously, the transcript shows that he was at times fuzzy about dates and details and he said he was unfamiliar with the paper trail for some of the sensitive documents he handled.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/judge-denies-biden-bid-to-block-release-of-transcripts/4039063/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Nicholas Riccardi | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-20T03:31:13.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2024%2F10%2FAP24278675439683.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D6690%2C4460","slug":"judge-denies-bidens-bid-to-block-release-of-transcripts-linked-to-special-counsel-inquiry"},{"id":"3ycylt","title":"1 tourist dead and almost 1,700 tourists evacuated after massive fire in Dominican Republic resort","excerpt":"A large fire almost completely destroyed a luxury resort in the Dominican Republic on Friday, forcing the evacuation of almost 1,700 tourists, authorities said.\n\n\n\nLocal media reported an Italian tourist died in the fire and several other tourists required medical assistance. \n\n\n\nThe Viva Dominic...","content":"A large fire almost completely destroyed a luxury resort in the Dominican Republic on Friday, forcing the evacuation of almost 1,700 tourists, authorities said.\n\n\n\nLocal media reported an Italian tourist died in the fire and several other tourists required medical assistance. \n\n\n\nThe Viva Dominicus Beach by Wyndham resort is located in Bayahibe, a popular destination for U.S. and international tourists on the Dominican Republic’s southeastern coast.\n\n\n\nAuthorities reported about 1,690 tourists had to be evacuated from the resort to other hotels and nearby housing facilities because of the massive blaze.\n\n\n\nThe cause of the blaze was under investigation and the country’s Emergency Operations Center said it appeared the “fire spread rapidly” due to wind and because part of the resort’s roof was made of thatch.\n\n\n\nViva Wyndham’s other nearby resort, the Dominicus Palace, was not damaged by the fire and was operating as normal, the center said.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/massive-fire-destroys-resort-in-dominican-republic/4039059/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-20T00:26:27.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2F49024863391-1080pnbcstations.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1920%2C1080","slug":"1-tourist-dead-and-almost-1700-tourists-evacuated-after-massive-fire-in-dominican-republic-resort"},{"id":"s1we05","title":"Pianists from around the world compete in Dallas International Piano Competition","excerpt":"FIFA World Cup 2026 isn’t the only international competition in Dallas this summer. The Dallas International Piano Competition, hosted by the Dallas Chamber Symphony, will present its final round of competition on June 23 at Moody Performance Hall in the Dallas Arts District. The finals will feat...","content":"FIFA World Cup 2026 isn’t the only international competition in Dallas this summer. The Dallas International Piano Competition, hosted by the Dallas Chamber Symphony, will present its final round of competition on June 23 at Moody Performance Hall in the Dallas Arts District. The finals will feature three finalists, each playing a concerto with the Dallas Chamber Symphony.\n\n\n\nThe orchestra established its international instrument competitions in 2012, only one year after its founding. Every other year, the orchestra hosts a piano competition. Next year, the competition will feature violinists. The competition has grown significantly throughout the years.\n\n\n\n“We had 172 applicants this year. So, that’s an increase. It continues to increase, especially since the pandemic. The events have really bounced back. It’s kind of going full steam ahead since things generally paused during the pandemic. We’ve got top-notch applicants,” said Richard McKay, Dallas Chamber Symphony’s Artistic and Music Director. “In all, we’re just really happy that the level of the competition continues to increase year after year.”\n\n\n\nDuring the final round of the competition, three finalists will play a concerto with the Dallas Chamber Symphony.\n\n\n\nLike the World Cup, the competitors are from around the world.\n\n\n\n“I think we had applicants from roughly 20 different countries. And many of them already have a home base in the United States, even though they’re from elsewhere. So, maybe they have recently graduated from an American conservatory or currently enrolled and looking to start a career,” McKay said.\n\n\n\nWith the World Cup in town, this year’s Dallas International Piano Competition is a different experience for the pianists.\n\n\n\n“FIFA has really been a complexifier this year for us, because we have all these people traveling to Dallas at the same time that everyone else is traveling to Dallas. They’re all needing to stay in Dallas at the same time everyone else is staying in Dallas. They’re going to experience busy traffic and events happening constantly so I’m sure their experience is quite a bit different from a normal year, but we’re making it through. We’ve got everyone lined up. we’ve got what they need to be successful during the competition places to stay and a great orchestra to perform with. So, all the hard work’s been done. Now it’s just time to make a great concert,” McKay said.\n\n\n\nThe competition began quarterfinals on June 18 at Murchison Performing Arts Center in Denton. The jury for the final round of the competition at Moody Performance Hall consists of James Giles, coordinator of the piano program and director of music performance graduate studies at Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music; Elinor Freer, the Associate Professor of Piano and Chamber Music at the Eastman School of Music; and Alexandre Moutouzkine, the co-head of the piano department at Manhattan School of Music. The audience will have a say as well when they get to vote for an audience favorite.\n\n\n\n“They love voting on the Audience Choice Award. That’s for sure. People love that. It’s always interesting to see if there’s a difference between what the jury selects for the top prize, and who the audience selects for the top prize. Sometimes there’s agreement, sometimes there’s not. So, it’s always fun to watch and see,” McKay said.\n\n\n\nWith two intermissions, the final round of the competition has a different atmosphere to the orchestra’s other concerts.\n\n\n\n“There’s a long intermission in between each concerto. So, people are up and about talking a lot more and they’re getting drinks more. And this just makes the event feel more relaxed and fun. It’s more conversational all night long,” McKay said.\n\n\n\nPreparing for the final round of competition is a different process for the orchestra.\n\n\n\n“They have to learn about 12 different concertos, because that’s what’s in play at the start of the competition. And then as the results come in for the competition, we start narrowing down the three concertos that will be performed at the concert. So, we’re sending out messages to our orchestra, letting them know, which ones they don’t have to practice any longer. They will find out the results of semifinals on Friday afternoon so they’ll have the weekend to focus on the actual three that they will end up performing. And then rehearsals on that start on Monday,” McKay said.\n\n\n\nAdam Jackson was the top prize winner at the Dallas International Piano Competition in 2024.\n\n\n\nJim Stopher will guest-conduct the final round, with McKay, a trained pianist, sitting in the audience knowing what those competitors are experiencing.\n\n\n\n“As someone who’s played in competitions before, I think the best thing you can possibly do is play your music as you intend and just as intentionally as you possibly can,” McKay said. “It’s very easy when performing in a competition, to adjust or to conform to your idea of what you think will help you be most successful in one venue or arena, as opposed to just maximizing what you do well and what really fits you. Each person’s going to know best how they best make music and how they can most successfully perform very well and I would advise they all do that because it’s a comfort you feel afterwards, having done what it is you intended to do in the way that you intended to do it, even if the chips don’t quite fall the right way for you, it’s hard to regret doing that. It’s hard to have any regrets when you did the best you could and you did your job as well as you knew how and exactly as you want it to. That always feels good.”\n\n\n\nLearn more: Dallas Chamber Symphony","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/entertainment/the-scene/pianists-from-around-the-world-compete-in-dallas-international-piano-competition/4038875/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Kimberly Richard","publishDate":"2026-06-19T22:36:10.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FAdam-Jackson-240618_DCS-71.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D4500%2C3000","slug":"pianists-from-around-the-world-compete-in-dallas-international-piano-competition"},{"id":"1hhsyj","title":"DeGrom has 9 Ks to win on his 38th birthday as Rangers get wild victory over Padres","excerpt":"Jacob deGrom struck out nine over six innings to win on his 38th birthday, even after giving up a grand slam to Ty France in the first, and the Texas Rangers beat the San Diego Padres 9-7 in a wild series opener Friday night.\n\n\n\nThere were only two umpires on the field for the top of the first wh...","content":"Jacob deGrom struck out nine over six innings to win on his 38th birthday, even after giving up a grand slam to Ty France in the first, and the Texas Rangers beat the San Diego Padres 9-7 in a wild series opener Friday night.\n\n\n\nThere were only two umpires on the field for the top of the first when the Padres jumped ahead 5-0 on the slam by France, the first of his two homers in the game. By the time deGrom (6-4) returned to the mound for the second, he had a 6-5 lead.\n\n\n\nFrance homered again leading off the fourth to tie the score at 6, but the Rangers went ahead to stay in the bottom half when Wyatt Langford hit an RBI double. He was thrown out trying for a triple on the hit that chased starter Randy Vásquez (6-5).\n\n\n\nLangford also homered leading off the eighth.\n\n\n\nTwo-time Cy Young Award winner deGrom retired 16 of the last 19 batters he faced, even with an intentional walk, and finished with a season-high 106 pitches (70 strikes) to get his 102nd career win. The only hits in that closing span were France’s second homer and his double in the sixth.\n\n\n\nJacob Latz got four outs for his 13th save in 15 chances.\n\n\n\nThe six-run Texas first included consecutive two-out doubles by Alejandro Osuna and Jake Burger before No. 9 batter Elias Díaz had the go-ahead RBI single.\n\n\n\nThat came after the Rangers allowed multiple runs in the first inning for the fourth game in a row — all at home. They were just swept by Minnesota, which never trailed in that three-game series.\n\n\n\nGavin Sheets drove in the first San Diego run with a single. He added a solo homer in the eighth.\n\n\n\nBecause of travel issues, Emil Jimenez and John Bacon were the only umps who made it in time for first pitch. Gabe Morales and Mike Muchlinski joined them on the field in the middle of the first inning.\n\n\n\nUp next\n\n\n\nWalker Buehler (4-3, 4.14 ERA) starts for San Diego on Saturday, and Nathan Eovaldi (6-7, 4.23) goes for Texas. Both pitched in the 18-inning Game 3 of the 2018 World Series that the Dodgers won 3-2. Buehler started for Los Angeles, and Eovaldi was the ninth Boston pitcher, throwing the last six innings.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/degrom-has-9-ks-to-win-on-his-38th-birthday-as-rangers-get-wild-victory-over-padres/4039036/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Stephen Hawkins | AP Baseball Writer","publishDate":"2026-06-19T22:27:17.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26171066335279.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D7199%2C4799","slug":"degrom-has-9-ks-to-win-on-his-38th-birthday-as-rangers-get-wild-victory-over-padres"},{"id":"15yq","title":"McKinney shooting leaves 1 dead","excerpt":"McKinney police are investigating after one person was shot in an apartment complex parking lot.","content":"McKinney police are investigating after one person was shot in an apartment complex parking lot.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/mckinney-shooting-leaves-1-dead","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Steven.Ardary@fox.com (Steven Ardary)","publishDate":"2026-06-20T16:09:15.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F12%2Fe7b6f027-5ed504e8-A2.jpg","slug":"mckinney-shooting-leaves-1-dead"},{"id":"lxiwaa","title":"First look at evidence shown in Karmelo Anthony murder case","excerpt":"Newly released evidence shown in court is providing the public with its first look at materials shown to jurors during the murder trial of Karmelo Anthony, who was convicted in the death of Austin Metcalf.\n\n\n\nPrevious Trial Coverage: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5\n\n\n\nNo cameras were allowe...","content":"Newly released evidence shown in court is providing the public with its first look at materials shown to jurors during the murder trial of Karmelo Anthony, who was convicted in the death of Austin Metcalf.\n\n\n\nPrevious Trial Coverage: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5\n\n\n\nNo cameras were allowed in the courtroom during the trial, making the newly released evidence the first public view of key recordings and images presented to the jury.\n\n\n\nThe evidence includes 911 calls, surveillance video, police body camera footage, crime scene photographs and images of the knife prosecutors said Anthony used in the fatal stabbing.\n\n\n\nPicture of the knife shown to jurors in the Karmelo Anthony murder case. \n\n\n\nAccording to investigators, the confrontation began during a Frisco track meet when Anthony, a Centennial High School student, was sitting under Memorial High School’s team tent and Metcalf told him to leave.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tKarmelo Anthony murder trial\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFrisco\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 10\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tKarmelo Anthony to appeal murder conviction in Frisco stabbing case\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCrime and Courts\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 12\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tProsecutor in Karmelo Anthony murder trial reflects on trial, sentence\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFrisco\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 8\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tKarmelo Anthony sentenced to 35 years for the murder of Austin Metcalf\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nVideo Footage\n\n\n\nSurveillance video shown to jurors captured a brief burst of activity under the Memorial High School tent. Jurors also viewed video highlighting Anthony running away from the scene.\n\n\n\nBody camera footage from responding officers documented Anthony’s arrest.\n\n\n\nDuring the encounter, Anthony can be heard saying, “I was just protecting myself.”\n\n\n\nLater in the footage, Anthony said, “I know how it goes. I’m not alleged. I did it.”\n\n\n\nAnthony can also be heard saying, “He put his hands on me. I told him not to, he put his hands on me.”\n\n\n\n911 Calls\n\n\n\nThe evidence presented to jurors included multiple 911 calls made after the stabbing.\n\n\n\nIn one call, a caller told a dispatcher, “I need paramedics at Kuykendall Stadium right away.”\n\n\n\nWhen asked what was happening, the caller responded, “I have an athlete that was stabbed.”\n\n\n\nAnother caller told a dispatcher, “My friend’s bleeding everywhere.”\n\n\n\nCourt records also included transcripts detailing efforts to save Metcalf’s life.\n\n\n\nA caller reported, “We’re doing compressions and giving him mouth-to-mouth.”\n\n\n\nLater, another caller can be heard saying, “Fight through. Fight through, Austin. Come on. Come on. Come on, Austin.”\n\n\n\nDespite those efforts, family members said the 17-year-old died in his twin brother’s arms.\n\n\n\nPhoto of the crime scene at Kuykendall Stadium\n\n\n\nCollin County jurors ultimately found Anthony guilty of first-degree murder. He was sentenced to 35 years in prison.\n\n\n\nOne day after the verdict, Anthony’s defense filed a notice to appeal.\n\n\n\nThis story was originally reported for broadcast by NBC DFW. AI tools helped convert the story into a digital article, and an NBC DFW journalist edited it again before publication.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/first-look-at-evidence-shown-in-karmelo-anthony-murder-case/4039027/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Allie Spillyards","publishDate":"2026-06-19T21:47:10.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FKarmelo-in-car.png%3Ffit%3D862%2C485%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"first-look-at-evidence-shown-in-karmelo-anthony-murder-case"},{"id":"3ojnnd","title":"The Learning Experience in Argyle eyes opening date","excerpt":"The Learning Experience is one step closer to opening its new location in Argyle.\nAccording to the childcare chain, the Argyle location is expected to open this fall, sometime between August and October.\nIt is located at 334 Tucker Street, along Hwy 377.\n\nThe Learning Experience is known for its ...","content":"The Learning Experience is one step closer to opening its new location in Argyle.\nAccording to the childcare chain, the Argyle location is expected to open this fall, sometime between August and October.\nIt is located at 334 Tucker Street, along Hwy 377.\n\nThe Learning Experience is known for its LEAP curriculum (Learning Experience Academic Program) and accepts kids from six weeks to six years old.\nIt filed a permit with the state in January 2025.\nFor more information on the Argyle location, visit the childcare chain’s website.\nThe post The Learning Experience in Argyle eyes opening date appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/06/19/the-learning-experience-in-argyle-eyes-opening-date/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)","author":"Micah Pearce","publishDate":"2026-06-19T21:05:25.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"the-learning-experience-in-argyle-eyes-opening-date"},{"id":"48m2mg","title":"World Cup fans joke about gaining ‘The FIFA 15' as they try ranch and other American foods","excerpt":"The most delicious trend taking over American social media right now? Watching World Cup fans try American food for the first time — especially ranch dressing.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA group visiting Texas from Japan raves about the steak and Caesar. A Whataburger pilgrim deems it “the best dining experience of ...","content":"The most delicious trend taking over American social media right now? Watching World Cup fans try American food for the first time — especially ranch dressing.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA group visiting Texas from Japan raves about the steak and Caesar. A Whataburger pilgrim deems it “the best dining experience of my entire life.” A Buc-cee’s employee obligingly calls, “Brisket on the boooooard” as an English visitor passes by. A Norway fan tries the impossibly Bostonian combo of clam chowder with a Dunkin’ drink on the side. And almost everyone tries Raising Cane’s, because they’ve heard about that sauce.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmerican commenters are eating it up with vicarious joy and incredulity that any country might exist without the miracle of ranch dressing. They’re also joking that while many Americans say they come home from European vacations several pounds lighter from all the walking, these globetrotters will be going home carrying an extra “FIFA 15.”\n\n\n\nEven TSA has taken note of the number of travelers’ posts extolling the virtues of their newfound favorite condiment.\n\n\n\n“Please avoid chugging ranch outside security,” the agency deadpanned on Instagram by way of reminding World Cup travelers of the 3.4-ounce liquid limit on carry-on bags. “the airlines will check it for you.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOne of the most-followed accounts is German soccer superfan @FreddyLA7, whose road trip from Georgia to Texas has had people on the edges of their seats, waiting to see his next meal.\n\n\n\nHe has explored the wonders of Taco Bell, Chili’s, Wendy’s, Chipotle and more. He even braved a Waffle House at the only time that really matters (1 a.m.) although some commenters wonder whether it was truly an authentic experience, as no fights broke out.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“He watched the NBA Finals at a Chili’s. He walked into a Buc-ee’s and I genuinely think he saw the face of the divine,” Houston attorney Jimmy Ardoin posted on Threads about Freddy’s seemingly endless quest. “This man is experiencing America for the first time with the wonder of a newborn and the stamina of a Navy SEAL.”\n\n\n\nIt’s not all about the battles, though. The England Pod hosts waded into a contest almost as big as the World Cup itself — regional barbecue — and found a way to make peace.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“I say just enjoy them both, man,” concludes Ali Maxwell after he and co-host George Elek demolished a ton (metric of course) of brisket from the award-winning Pecan Lodge in Dallas, Texas.\n\n\n\n“Messi, Ronaldo. Kansas City barbecue, Texas barbecue. Why not both?”\n\n\n\nThere is a definite lean towards large chains instead of local favorites. Some of them are apt to make an American cringe a little bit about our international reputation, like Chipotle five times in a few days, or breakfast at the 7-Eleven rotisserie.\n\n\n\nIf you consider how much entertainment media consumed in Europe is filmed in America, though, the fun of it might make more sense. When you’ve seen every gritty cop on TV walk into a giant convenience store, maybe going in real life is like Disneyland.\n\n\n\n(They’re also completely enamored of our big yellow school buses, which are “just like in the movies.”)\n\n\n\nStill, many of the tourists have been doing their homework in preparation for these once-in-a-lifetime trips, and some Americans hoping to share their love of country have thrown out suggestions for visitors online: Regina Pizzeria in Boston, The Serving Spoon’s soul food near Los Angeles, puffy tacos at San Antonio’s iconic Teka Molino and the behemoth sandwiches at Park Wood Deli in Midland Park, New Jersey.\n\n\n\nRoger Busch, Park Wood’s “Deli Guy,” often brings customers behind the counter to watch their sandwich being made, but with international visitors, he thinks his everyday practice is extra special. World Cup attendees from Scotland, Portugal, England, Sweden, France and all over the U.S. have stopped by in recent days.\n\n\n\nThat has put business up about 25%, Busch tells TODAY.com, and “when people come from far away, they deserve a little more than just a handshake.”\n\n\n\nOne visitor from Norway chose a meatball Parm sub, to Busch’s delight.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThose aren’t just his mom Lucille’s recipe — she’s still making them personally, by hand, after more than 40 years in business.\n\n\n\nThe dream just doesn’t get any more American than that.\n\n\n\nThis story first appeared on TODAY.com. More from TODAY:\n\n\n\n\nGeorge W. Bush and Michelle Obama have sweet reunion, complete with a mint moment\n\n\n\nMalia, 27, and Sasha, 25, make rare joint appearance at Obama Presidential Center opening: See the photo\n\n\n\nShe wanted to thank teachers on a budget. Instead, she started an internet feud\n\nThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/world-cup/world-cup-fans-joke-gaining-fifa-15-ranch-american-foods/4038924/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Heather Martin, RD | TODAY","publishDate":"2026-06-19T17:09:26.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FScreenshot-2026-06-19-at-4.27.41-PM.png%3Ffit%3D2050%2C1026%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"world-cup-fans-joke-about-gaining-the-fifa-15-as-they-try-ranch-and-other-american-foods"},{"id":"ll8xzc","title":"How a Rowlett family ended up hosting a future World Cup star","excerpt":"A North Texas family from Rowlett is cheering on Swedish defender Hjalmar Ekdal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, over a decade after hosting the soccer star in their home during the local Dallas Cup youth tournament.","content":"A North Texas family from Rowlett is cheering on Swedish defender Hjalmar Ekdal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, over a decade after hosting the soccer star in their home during the local Dallas Cup youth tournament.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/how-rowlett-family-ended-up-hosting-future-world-cup-star","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Casey.Stegall@fox.com (Casey Stegall)","publishDate":"2026-06-20T03:33:24.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F061926-ms-p-casey-north-texas-sweden-connection-9p_00.00.08.42.jpg","slug":"how-a-rowlett-family-ended-up-hosting-a-future-world-cup-star"},{"id":"j96krt","title":"Karmelo Anthony trial evidence released","excerpt":"Evidence from the Karmelo Anthony murder trial was released to the public by a Collin County judge on Friday evening. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more.","content":"Evidence from the Karmelo Anthony murder trial was released to the public by a Collin County judge on Friday evening. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/video/fmc-5irrmy8o013wjjcm","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-06-20T03:19:55.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fgkh386ycis8krdx7%2Fguugjfqocg56ayau.jpg","slug":"karmelo-anthony-trial-evidence-released"},{"id":"gka32l","title":"USMNT defeats Australia 2-0 nearing closer to the World Cup knockout stage","excerpt":"The USMNT just secured a historic World Cup knockout spot with a 2-0 win over Australia, winning back-to-back tournament matches for the first time since 1930!","content":"The USMNT just secured a historic World Cup knockout spot with a 2-0 win over Australia, winning back-to-back tournament matches for the first time since 1930!","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/usmnt-defeats-australia-2-0-nearing-closer-world-cup-knockout-stage","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Joseph.Rowe@fox.com (Joseph Rowe)","publishDate":"2026-06-19T22:16:15.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F09%2FUSMNT-logo-soccer-jersey.jpg","slug":"usmnt-defeats-australia-2-0-nearing-closer-to-the-world-cup-knockout-stage"},{"id":"u7vtv8","title":"WATCH: Karmelo Anthony trial evidence released by Collin County judge","excerpt":"Evidence from the Karmelo Anthony murder trial was released by a Collin County judge on Friday night, including police body camera footage of Anthony's arrest.","content":"Evidence from the Karmelo Anthony murder trial was released by a Collin County judge on Friday night, including police body camera footage of Anthony's arrest.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/karmelo-anthony-trial-evidence-released","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Carter.Freemon@fox.com (Carter Freemon)","publishDate":"2026-06-20T00:46:59.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Farrest-video-of-karmelo-anthony.jpg","slug":"watch-karmelo-anthony-trial-evidence-released-by-collin-county-judge"},{"id":"1js14c","title":"USMNT advances to World Cup knockout rounds with 2-0 win vs. Australia","excerpt":"A 2-0 home win. A rare clean sheet. A spot in the Round of 32. All without Christian Pulisic.\n\n\n\nIt was a good day’s work for Mauricio Pochettino and the U.S. men’s national team at the World Cup following a 2-0 win over Australia in Seattle on Friday.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe USMNT are now into the knockout r...","content":"A 2-0 home win. A rare clean sheet. A spot in the Round of 32. All without Christian Pulisic.\n\n\n\nIt was a good day’s work for Mauricio Pochettino and the U.S. men’s national team at the World Cup following a 2-0 win over Australia in Seattle on Friday.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe USMNT are now into the knockout rounds for the first time with one more group game to go. But the group-winner tag is still up for grabs, as Turkiye will need to either lose or draw to Paraguay later in the day.\n\n\n\nWith Pulisic out, Pochettino turned to backup striker Ricardo Pepi to join the same lineup that started in the 4-1 win vs. Paraguay.\n\n\n\nThe playmaking without Pulisic wasn’t the same, but the U.S. opened the scoring early just like it did vs. Paraguay — via an own goal. Folarin Balogun sped down the left flank and put in a low cross that was turned in by defender Cameron Burgess in the 11th minute.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe U.S. opened up from there and dominated possession until halftime, controlling the ball with a 70% rate. \n\n\n\nDespite the 1-0 lead, the U.S. did not have a shot on target until the 43rd minute — when Alex Freeman scored the second goal.\n\n\n\nOn a free kick routine from the right flank, the ball went just outside the center of the box to Sergino Dest. Dest let a shot rip, which was deflected high up in the air. Freeman, 21, showed his breakout status by rising over goalie Patrick Beach and heading home.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe goal was initially chalked off due to offside, but VAR overruled the decision after a few minutes.\n\n\n\nAustralia offered very little in attack in the first half, not giving striker Mohamed Toure enough support despite his speed down the channels.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t2026 FIFA World Cup\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsoccer\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMar 3\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEverything to know about the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Teams, how to watch and more\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2026 World Cup\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDec 6, 2025\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFull 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule: See the key dates, kickoff times and venues\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2026 World Cup\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDec 3, 2025\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow will the 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup work? New format explained\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nA triple change to start the second half helped swing the momentum, especially by bringing on rising youngster Nestory Irankunda. \n\n\n\nIrankunda gave the USMNT’s backline trouble due to his combination of speed, IQ and strength despite his short stature. But Tim Ream and Chris Richards managed by helping maintain a clean sheet, the first time the U.S. did so in 10 games.\n\n\n\nThe U.S. didn’t have much of the ball or many shots in the second half as the possession numbers slightly tilted toward Australia, but the Socceroos just didn’t offer enough threat against Matt Freese to deserve any points from the affair.\n\n\n\nAustralia mustered just 0.44 expected goals, per data-tracking platform FotMob. The U.S. posted 1.3 to claim all three points.\n\n\n\nThe U.S. will close out the group next Thursday in Los Angeles vs. Turkiye, a nation that has a dark horse status but failed to show it in a 2-0 loss to Australia to open the tournament.\n\n\n\nBut with star youngsters in Arda Guler and Kenan Yildiz in the same, a turnaround shouldn’t be ruled out. Pulisic’s recovery will also be an important headline to monitor.\n\n\n\nAustralia will take on Paraguay with both team’s knockout chances still alive. The U.S. will hope Paraguay can take points off Turkiye to go into the final round as group winners, slightly easing the pressure.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/world-cup/usmnt-australia-score-freeman/4038919/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Sanjesh Singh","publishDate":"2026-06-19T16:27:27.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2281815247-e1781903574623.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5064%2C3038","slug":"usmnt-advances-to-world-cup-knockout-rounds-with-2-0-win-vs-australia"},{"id":"mp8if","title":"President Donald Trump unveils the new Air Force One, a converted Qatari jet","excerpt":"President Donald Trump on Friday showed off the new Air Force One, a formerly Qatari-owned jumbo jet that has been converted into the official U.S. presidential aircraft.\n\n\n\nThe new aircraft eschews the Kennedy-era robin’s egg blue exterior of the old plane for a bolder look, with the underbelly ...","content":"President Donald Trump on Friday showed off the new Air Force One, a formerly Qatari-owned jumbo jet that has been converted into the official U.S. presidential aircraft.\n\n\n\nThe new aircraft eschews the Kennedy-era robin’s egg blue exterior of the old plane for a bolder look, with the underbelly of the plane painted navy blue with a red stripe above it. The plane’s left side, where the president boards, features the presidential seal, while the tail of the aircraft has a massive American flag on it. \n\n\n\n“The workmanship of this plane is, when you see it, you won’t believe it,” Trump said from inside the massive Andrews Air Force Base hangar, as a couple hundred assembled Air Force personnel looked on. He spoke after stepping off the new plane in a dramatic flourish, as his signature tune “God Bless the USA” played. \n\n\n\nPresident Donald Trump exits the newly designated Air Force One presidential aircraft following a tour at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Friday, June 19, 2026. \n\n\n\nThe gift from Qatar is serving as a so-called “bridge” aircraft to carry the president until the new planes ordered directly from Boeing arrive. That is currently slated for 2028. \n\n\n\nThe administration formally accepted a luxury Boeing 747 jet from Qatar last year to be used as the presidential airplane, despite questions about the ethics and legality of accepting such an expensive gift from a foreign nation. Trump has insisted in the past that he would not fly around in the Qatari jet once he leaves office and said it would instead be donated to a future presidential library. \n\n\n\nThe Air Force has said in the past that security modifications to the jet would cost less than $400 million. \n\n\n\nTrump’s efforts to reimagine the presidential airplane date back to his first administration, when he directed that an incoming fleet of new jets would adopt a color scheme that was nearly identical to that of his personal airplane. Then-President Joe Biden reversed the decision in March 2023 as an Air Force review suggested that the darker colors could increase costs and delay delivery of the new jets, but once Trump returned to office, he returned to his desired colors for the plane. \n\n\n\nOther government jets that carry other top administration officials will also use the similar red, white and navy color scheme, the Air Force said earlier this year. \n\n\n\nAn Air Force spokesperson, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive plans, told The Associated Press that the two current planes, known as VC-25As, will not be retiring. Instead, they will remain in the fleet until the new Boeing planes, referred to as VC-25Bs, come into service, the spokesperson said.\n\n\n\nIt is unclear how the older jets will be used but the spokesperson said that both the Qatari jet as well as the VC-25As will be available for use and “the Presidential Airlift Group will select the appropriate aircraft for each mission based on operational requirements.”\n\n\n\n—\n\n\n\nKim reported from Washington. Associated Press writer Konstantin Toropin contributed to this report from Washington.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/president-donald-trump-new-air-force-one-converted-qatari-jet/4038896/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Seung Min Kim and Manuel Balce Ceneta | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-19T15:37:15.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26170714070349.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1200%2C679","slug":"president-donald-trump-unveils-the-new-air-force-one-a-converted-qatari-jet"},{"id":"qbrwj9","title":"Blue paint seen chipping off Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool","excerpt":"President Donald Trump’s makeover of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool ahead of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations is not going according to plan.\n\n\n\nFirst, the project overshot Trump’s initial cost estimate of under $2 million — and has already topped $14.6 million, according to a feder...","content":"President Donald Trump’s makeover of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool ahead of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations is not going according to plan.\n\n\n\nFirst, the project overshot Trump’s initial cost estimate of under $2 million — and has already topped $14.6 million, according to a federal spending database.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThen, the new Trump-branded “American flag blue” color was short-lived as the pool as algae turned it green, causing the administration to send crews to dump hydrogen peroxide into the expansive pool to deal with the problem.\n\n\n\nAnd in recent days, NBC News spotted some blue paint chipping off the surface, with strips of it peeling away and floating atop the pool for tourists and passers-by to see as the busy summer tourist season in the nation’s capital gets underway.\n\n\n\nOn the west side of the pool Thursday, a small section of the blue painted surface appeared to be lifting away, exposing the darker unpainted layer underneath. A strip of detached paint could be seen floating beneath the water’s surface.\n\n\n\nAlgae still remains visible along the edges of the pool despite ongoing cleaning efforts. The developing deterioration drew the attention of onlookers who stopped to take a closer look.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Trump administration is hardly the first to struggle to clean up the reflecting pool. But the algae-infused green color has drawn significant attention in recent days after the president slammed it earlier this year as “filthy” and “dirty,” promising to make it “beautiful” and blue at minimal expense.\n\n\n\nThe Department of Interior’s press office didn’t return an email seeking comment on Friday.\n\n\n\nTwo days earlier, on Wednesday, the department’s official X account posted that the “advanced nanobubbler technology very effectively killed the algae,” while taking a jab at the Obama administration’s attempts to clean it up.\n\n\n\n“The Reflecting Pool water is crystal clear, and our National Park Service team is now vacuuming up the dead algae resting on the bottom of some parts of the Reflecting Pool—just like the destroyed Iranian Navy resting on the bottom of the Persian Gulf,” the Interior Department wrote.\n\n\n\nLast week, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum posted a time warp of the blue paint being added to the surface of the reflecting pool.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNational Mall\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 16\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTrump wanted the Reflecting Pool ‘American flag blue.' Algae is turning it green.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWashington DC\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApr 23\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTrump says he'll renovate ‘filthy'  reflecting pool on National Mall","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/blue-paint-peeling-lincoln-memorial-reflecting-pool-algae-green/4038881/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Sahil Kapur and Sophie Ziedalski | NBC News","publishDate":"2026-06-19T15:11:47.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FBLUE-PAINT-REFLECTING-POOL.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1200%2C675","slug":"blue-paint-seen-chipping-off-lincoln-memorial-reflecting-pool"},{"id":"fzgxlj","title":"Dallas Mavericks to hire Michigan’s Dusty May as next head coach, sources say","excerpt":"The Dallas Mavericks are finalizing a deal to hire reigning NCAA champion Dusty May as their next head coach to pair with Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg.","content":"The Dallas Mavericks are finalizing a deal to hire reigning NCAA champion Dusty May as their next head coach to pair with Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/dallas-mavericks-dusty-may-head-coach","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX.4.Staff@fox.com (FOX 4 Staff)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T14:39:13.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2268502033.jpg","inBriefing":true,"slug":"dallas-mavericks-to-hire-michigans-dusty-may-as-next-head-coach-sources-say"},{"id":"ugzylg","title":"TSA sounds alarm after World Cup fans pack their bags with American staple","excerpt":"As the World Cup brings millions of international visitors to the U.S., many fans are trying out American staples — and rushing to take them back home with them.","content":"As the World Cup brings millions of international visitors to the U.S., many fans are trying out American staples — and rushing to take them back home with them.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/tsa-world-cup-fans-pack-bags-ranch","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-06-19T16:17:58.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Ffifa-world-cup-travel-fox-news-getty-scaled.jpg","slug":"tsa-sounds-alarm-after-world-cup-fans-pack-their-bags-with-american-staple"},{"id":"cxycve","title":"Head-on crash between DFW and Waco leaves six dead, including two children","excerpt":"A violent two-vehicle crash on a Central Texas highway Saturday afternoon left six people dead, including two children, authorities said.","content":"A violent two-vehicle crash on a Central Texas highway Saturday afternoon left six people dead, including two children, authorities said.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/head-on-crash-between-dfw-waco-leaves-six-dead-including-two-children","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Amber.Kite@fox.com (Amber Kite)","publishDate":"2026-06-21T17:05:49.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F09%2FDeadly-crash.jpg","slug":"head-on-crash-between-dfw-and-waco-leaves-six-dead-including-two-children"},{"id":"btd6k2","title":"Karmelo Anthony arrest: assisting officer body cam footage","excerpt":"On Friday, June 19, the judge who presided over The State of Texas vs. Karmelo Anthony released evidence from the trial. This is body camera footage of Anthony's arrest from an assisting officer. Anthony can be heard saying \"I'm not alleged\" when officers refer to him as the alleged suspect in th...","content":"On Friday, June 19, the judge who presided over The State of Texas vs. Karmelo Anthony released evidence from the trial. This is body camera footage of Anthony's arrest from an assisting officer. Anthony can be heard saying \"I'm not alleged\" when officers refer to him as the alleged suspect in the murder of Austin Metcalf.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/video/fmc-mt7c5whu2ge54s9b","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-06-20T00:14:23.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fzvssr0v00tutdgu4%2F62hhhje3i5iwp67a.jpg","slug":"karmelo-anthony-arrest-assisting-officer-body-cam-footage"},{"id":"m9zm19","title":"Paul Avery, ‘All My Children' and ‘Superman' actor, dies in New Jersey house fire","excerpt":"Paul Avery, an actor who appeared in the soap opera “All My Children” and the 1978 film version of “Superman,” was killed this week alongside his wife in an early morning fire in their New Jersey home.\n\n\n\nTheir Blairstown house was fully engulfed in flames when troopers arrived shortly after 12:3...","content":"Paul Avery, an actor who appeared in the soap opera “All My Children” and the 1978 film version of “Superman,” was killed this week alongside his wife in an early morning fire in their New Jersey home.\n\n\n\nTheir Blairstown house was fully engulfed in flames when troopers arrived shortly after 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday, New Jersey State Police said in a statement to NBC News. The couple was found unresponsive and later succumbed to their injuries.\n\n\n\nThe fire remains under investigation, the statement said.\n\n\n\n“I’m devastated to share that our parents, Paul and Sheila Garry Avery, passed away early this morning,” the couple’s daughter, Kyle Avery, said in a statement posted to social media. “We loved them so much, and they loved us so much, and nobody ever had to wonder if that was so.”\n\n\n\nIn addition to his role as bartender Hughie in “All My Children,” Avery’s career included roles in Christopher Reeve’s first “Superman” film and television appearances on “Three’s Company” and “Tales From the Darkside.”\n\n\n\nAt home, he was heavily involved in the local community. He served as a Blairstown committeeman, long-time member of the local Rotary Club and newspaper editor, according to Ridge View Echo, a local news outlet founded by Avery.\n\n\n\nA Vietnam veteran, Avery was a helicopter pilot and spent Sunday mornings flying gliders from the Blairstown Airport, the newspaper reported.\n\n\n\nHis wife was known locally as an accomplished artist. She suffered a stroke in 2018 and required full-time caregiving, a role Avery willingly took on, according to Ridge View Echo.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/paul-avery-all-my-children-superman-actor-dies-new-jersey-house-fire/4038876/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Alicia Victoria Lozano and Samantha Cookinham | NBC News","publishDate":"2026-06-19T14:48:48.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FPAUL-AVERY.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1200%2C675","slug":"paul-avery-all-my-children-and-superman-actor-dies-in-new-jersey-house-fire"},{"id":"nelxmf","title":"Barack Obama gets emotional seeing video from 24-year-old who first wrote him at age 7","excerpt":"Barack Obama recently received a sweet video from a 24-year-old whose letter to the former president is now cemented in history at his Obama Presidential Center.\n\n\n\nAfter 11 years and about $850 million in private funding (including a donation from NBC News’ parent company, Comcast), the long-awa...","content":"Barack Obama recently received a sweet video from a 24-year-old whose letter to the former president is now cemented in history at his Obama Presidential Center.\n\n\n\nAfter 11 years and about $850 million in private funding (including a donation from NBC News’ parent company, Comcast), the long-awaited center has finally opened. A grand ceremony attended by the 44th President of the United States, former first lady Michelle Obama, their daughters Malia and Sasha Obama and many stars was held on June 18 at the 19.3-acre campus in the South Side of Chicago.\n\n\n\nPrior to opening, Craig Melvin traveled to the center, which is located just blocks from where Michelle Obama grew up, for an interview with Barack Obama that aired on TODAY June 19. During their chat, the former president explained the significant details and mementos placed around the campus that reflect the highlights of his time in office.\n\n\n\nOne of those keepsakes is a letter that a woman named Emily Smith penned to the president when she was 7 years old explaining how her mother, who supported him, had died of cancer. At the time, Barack Obama replied with a handwritten message that read, “Emily, Thanks for the wonderful letter. My mom died of cancer too, so I know how you feel. I’m sure your mom and mine are both in heaven, and are both proud of you. I am too! Dream big dreams, Barack Obama.”\n\n\n\nSmith still has his letter.\n\n\n\nEmily has kept the letter from Obama all these years. (Emily Smith via TODAY)\n\n\n\nThe young woman’s letter was one of the thousands Barack Obama received each day in office.\n\n\n\n“I understand that one of your favorite parts is this multimedia display,” Craig told the former world leader.\n\n\n\nBarack Obama shared that he would receive around 40,000 letters and responded to 10 every night.\n\n\n\nCraig then mentioned Smith, recounting her story about losing her mom. The TODAY co-host said that when Smith learned her letter was going to be featured in the library, she decided to send a video to Barack Obama and update him on how her life has turned out so far.\n\n\n\n\n\n“Oh gosh,” Barack Obama replied as the video started to play.\n\n\n\n“My name’s Emily Smith. I’m 24 years old. I was born and raised in Rhode Island, but I currently live in New York City,” she began in the clip. “I knew even at a young age that I wanted (the former president) to hear her strength and determination for the both of them.”\n\n\n\nShe said she felt plenty of emotions filming the video, but mostly she felt peace and pride that her mother’s legacy would live on at the Obama Presidential Center. Smith also revealed that she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in nursing and she specializes in mental health.\n\n\n\n“I would like to take this opportunity also to thank President Barack Obama for everything he has done for this country and that he continues to do, as well as being such an inspiration to me and always reminding me to dream big dreams,” she concluded.\n\n\n\nBarack Obama became emotional as he watched the clip.\n\n\n\n“What a wonderful message,” he said when it ended. “Those letters would come every night, along with a stack of memorandum about war and peace and the economy.”\n\n\n\nHe continued, “I used to tell my staff, ‘You run elections and get elected. But the endpoint is, are you delivering something to make the lives of folks a little bit better who sent you?’ And those letters reminded me of that.”\n\n\n\nBarack Obama noted that some of his favorite letters were from people on the opposing side of the political aisle who said they didn’t agree with him. However, they would still praise him for being a good dad.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGeorge W. Bush\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 19\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGeorge W. Bush and Michelle Obama have sweet reunion, complete with a mint moment\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBarack Obama\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 18\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tObama Center opens in Chicago with celebrity crowd and call to defend democracy\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\n“What that video that you just showed me speaks to, I hope when people come here, you’ll hear the voices of the American people. And that, I think, will give you encouragement,” he told Craig.\n\n\n\nHe said he hopes that through the center visitors will see that America can still be “a multiracial, multi-ethnic, multi-religious, raucous, noisy democracy” and work.\n\n\n\n“I think their voices are what makes you feel confident in the future,” he added.\n\n\n\nThe Obama Presidential Center includes a 225-foot tall tower that houses the Obama Presidential Museum, a public forum, a vegetable garden, more green spaces and part of the Chicago Public Library, where Craig and Barack Obama sat down for their talk.\n\n\n\nSpeaking more about the purpose of the center, Barack Obama said he envisioned it as a place that will look more toward the future instead of the past. He explained that while he is appreciative of his supporters who want to celebrate his and Michelle Obama’s accomplishments during his presidency, the goal is for the center to be a source of inspiration.\n\n\n\n“I really am hoping that it’s less an act of nostalgia and that it’s more an inspiration for us moving forward,” he shared. “To get a sense of, all right, this was a small chapter in America’s ongoing journey to perfect its union.”\n\n\n\nThis story first appeared on TODAY.com. More from TODAY:\n\n\n\n\nGeorge W. Bush and Michelle Obama Have Sweet Reunion, Complete With a Mint Moment\n\n\n\nMalia, 27, and Sasha, 25, Make Rare Joint Appearance At Obama Presidential Center Opening: See the Photo\n\n\n\nShe Wanted to Thank Teachers on a Budget. Instead, She Started an Internet Feud","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/barack-obama-letter-from-24-year-old/4038862/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Ariana Brockington | TODAY","publishDate":"2026-06-19T14:10:11.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FBARACK-OBAMA.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1200%2C675","slug":"barack-obama-gets-emotional-seeing-video-from-24-year-old-who-first-wrote-him-at-age-7"},{"id":"jj17sb","title":"How Texas universities are helping detect and control the New World screwworm","excerpt":"As of June 19, officials had confirmed 12 New World screwworm cases in the United States, including 11 in Texas and one in New Mexico. The USDA said the funding will support new technologies aimed at improving detection, treatment and eradication efforts.\n\n\n\nWhat is the New World screwworm?\n\n\n\nTh...","content":"As of June 19, officials had confirmed 12 New World screwworm cases in the United States, including 11 in Texas and one in New Mexico. The USDA said the funding will support new technologies aimed at improving detection, treatment and eradication efforts.\n\n\n\nWhat is the New World screwworm?\n\n\n\nThe New World screwworm is a parasitic fly whose larvae feed on living tissue in animals. The pest can cause severe injuries and economic losses for livestock producers.\n\n\n\nThe Grand Challenge\n\n\n\nOn June 17, the USDA announced funding for 40 projects to help strengthen the response to the New World screwworm.\n\n\n\nThe proposals were submitted through the USDA Grand Challenge, launched in January 2026. The initiative sought projects that could improve New World screwworm detection, control, and eradication.\n\n\n\nPriorities of the Grand Challenge focused on four key areas:\n\n\n\n\nEnhancing sterile NWS fly production, improving efficiency and capacity\n\n\n\nDeveloping new NWS traps and lures, modernizing detection and warning systems.\n\n\n\nAdvancing therapeutics and treatments to improve animal health outcomes.\n\n\n\nThe development of other tools to improve preparedness and response.\n\n\n\n\nThe agency said it received 226 applications requesting about $664 million in funding.\n\n\n\nSeveral Texas universities were selected to receive a share of the approximately $105 million awarded nationwide.\n\n\n\nThe USDA website lists: Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Texas Tech University, the University of Texas at Arlington, the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, and other Texas A&M branches.\n\n\n\nTexas A&M AgriLife Research\n\n\n\nTexas A&M AgriLife is a major contributor to the Grand Challenge. One Department of Entomology project will focus on maximizing the effectiveness of sterile insects using electron-beam irradiation.\n\n\n\nTwo projects related to therapeutics and treatment also received funding. One, led by the Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, will examine the New World screwworm outbreak in Honduras. Another will focus on developing a nanomaterial-enabled dsRNA biopesticide at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Dallas.\n\n\n\nFour preparedness and response projects also received funding, including one that would use AI-enabled surveillance to improve detection efforts.\n\n\n\nA release from Texas A&M AgriLife also mentions collaboration on additional projects, and a separate Grand Challenge project that explores electron beam technology as a potentially safer alternative to high-radioactivity cobalt-60 gamma sterilization. \n\n\n\nTexas Tech\n\n\n\nTexas Tech University is investigating an innovative approach to fly sterilization that would allow sterilized flies to carry a small amount of an insecticide called pyriproxyfen. This could reduce female flies’ ability to reproduce, bolstering overall suppression efforts, according to a statement from Texas Tech.\n\n\n\nThe research team will also develop stations designed to bait the flies into inadvertently picking up the insecticide at “attraction stations” near livestock operations, and spreading it to other locations the flies may visit.\n\n\n\nUniversity of Texas at Arlington\n\n\n\nThe University of Texas at Arlington will use its funding to develop a smart trap that uses AI to distinguish between wild and sterile flies, while targeting wild females responsible for spreading larvae.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tNew World Screworm\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsumer\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 11\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat history teaches us about the screwworm outbreak and how to fight it\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAgriculture\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 8\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNew flesh-eating screwworm cases found in Texas and beyond in a dog, goat and calf\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAgriculture\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 8\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBeef prices already at records as Texas confronts screwworm cases\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAgriculture\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 8\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat to know about the New World screwworm fly and its reappearance in the US\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTexas Border\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSep 23, 2025\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMexico boosts controls on cattle after new screwworm case found near Texas border\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nTexas leaders praised the funding awards, saying the projects will help Texas combat the New World screwworm and protect the state’s livestock industry.\n\n\n\n“Texas is no stranger to the New World screwworm threat and we are prepared to push this danger out of our state for good,” said Governor Greg Abbott. “These grants will empower Texans on the front lines to eradicate the screwworm and protect our livestock industry. I thank Secretary Rollins for her swift action on these awards and for her steadfast support as Texas brings this pest to its end.”","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/how-texas-universities-are-helping-detect-and-control-the-new-world-screwworm/4038859/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Sara Sanchez","publishDate":"2026-06-19T13:51:35.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Fscrewworm-reaserach.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1920%2C1080","slug":"how-texas-universities-are-helping-detect-and-control-the-new-world-screwworm"},{"id":"pajnhw","title":"Anne Hathaway is pregnant with her third child","excerpt":"Anne Hathaway is pregnant with her third child.\n\n\n\nOn Friday, the Oscar-winning actor posted an Instagram video in which she grins as she reveals a baby bump and hurries off camera. The 43-year-old Hathaway captioned the video “Baby, I’m yours” and for the soundtrack used the Barbara Lewis hit of...","content":"Anne Hathaway is pregnant with her third child.\n\n\n\nOn Friday, the Oscar-winning actor posted an Instagram video in which she grins as she reveals a baby bump and hurries off camera. The 43-year-old Hathaway captioned the video “Baby, I’m yours” and for the soundtrack used the Barbara Lewis hit of the same name.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen asked for confirmation, a Hathaway spokesman responded, “I think the video is pretty obvious.”\n\n\n\nHathaway and husband Adam Shulman are already the parents of Jonathan Shulman and Jack Shulman. Friday’s news arrives at an especially busy time for the actor, whose films this year include “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” “Mother Mary” and “The Odyssey.”\n\n\nThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/anne-hathaway-pregnant-with-third-child/4038849/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-19T13:13:10.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2274552688.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D3907%2C2610","slug":"anne-hathaway-is-pregnant-with-her-third-child"},{"id":"7jhlsa","title":"President Trump awards Medal of Honor to two Marines, one posthumously, and an Army soldier","excerpt":"President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor at a White House ceremony Thursday to Major James Capers, Jr., U.S. Marine Corps (Retired), Colonel John W. Ripley, U.S. Marine Corps (Posthumous), and Major Nicholas Dockery, U.S. Army (Retired).","content":"President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor at a White House ceremony Thursday to Major James Capers, Jr., U.S. Marine Corps (Retired), Colonel John W. Ripley, U.S. Marine Corps (Posthumous), and Major Nicholas Dockery, U.S. Army (Retired).","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/president-trump-awards-medal-honor-marine-corps-veteran-maj-james-capers-jr","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Mark.Richardson@fox.com (Mark Richardson)","publishDate":"2026-06-18T22:57:17.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Ftrump-medal-of-honor-capers.jpg","slug":"president-trump-awards-medal-of-honor-to-two-marines-one-posthumously-and-an-army-soldier"},{"id":"x42r6u","title":"1,200-year-old 'Robin Hood' oak tree has died, experts say","excerpt":"A centuries-old oak tree that was the fabled home of the legendary English bandit, Robin Hood, has died.","content":"A centuries-old oak tree that was the fabled home of the legendary English bandit, Robin Hood, has died.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/1200-year-old-robin-hood-oak-tree-has-died-experts-say","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Jason.Gunn@fox.com (Jason Gunn)","publishDate":"2026-06-18T15:20:27.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-851928582-scaled.jpg","slug":"1200-year-old-robin-hood-oak-tree-has-died-experts-say"},{"id":"gj13yh","title":"Karmelo Anthony arrest body cam footage","excerpt":"On Friday, June 19, the judge who presided over The State of Texas vs. Karmelo Anthony released evidence from the trial. This is police body camera footage from Anthony's arrest.","content":"On Friday, June 19, the judge who presided over The State of Texas vs. Karmelo Anthony released evidence from the trial. This is police body camera footage from Anthony's arrest.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/video/fmc-tfoow1zzcdzo6jyw","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-06-20T00:08:26.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fksab9xmfxv9l2ta9%2Fcu3f7g71zn7m256o.jpg","slug":"karmelo-anthony-arrest-body-cam-footage"},{"id":"twsyiv","title":"North Texas houses set ablaze by Friday lightning strikes","excerpt":"Several houses across North Texas were set on fire by lightning strikes from Friday morning's thunderstorms. FOX 4's Alex Boyer has more.","content":"Several houses across North Texas were set on fire by lightning strikes from Friday morning's thunderstorms. FOX 4's Alex Boyer has more.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/video/fmc-l8vbx8u58iyac1y0","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-06-19T23:28:20.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fjevczzeqs6oibw5c%2Feao6mmu3oe3w4beo.jpg","slug":"north-texas-houses-set-ablaze-by-friday-lightning-strikes"},{"id":"imeiim","title":"Dallas will decide on future of two bridges next week","excerpt":"Dallas City Council will vote next week on the future of two busy traffic patterns that run near the Kay Baily Hutchison Convention Center, and residents are pushing for the city to keep the viaducts the way they are. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.","content":"Dallas City Council will vote next week on the future of two busy traffic patterns that run near the Kay Baily Hutchison Convention Center, and residents are pushing for the city to keep the viaducts the way they are. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/video/fmc-z27ohmwg5du8zhsi","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-06-19T23:14:41.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fs9oxhej3ep8a1giw%2Fd3jf7whwrnyfmwoq.jpg","slug":"dallas-will-decide-on-future-of-two-bridges-next-week"},{"id":"4f36z1","title":"Horse-drawn carriage rides in New York on hold after teen tourist's death","excerpt":"Carriage rides in Central Park will be halted entirely through the weekend in the wake of the death of a teenager who jumped from a runaway horse carriage.\n\n\n\nThe union representing the carriage drivers said in a statement Friday that the “safety stand-down” would remain in effect through Sunday,...","content":"Carriage rides in Central Park will be halted entirely through the weekend in the wake of the death of a teenager who jumped from a runaway horse carriage.\n\n\n\nThe union representing the carriage drivers said in a statement Friday that the “safety stand-down” would remain in effect through Sunday, with no rides offered. The TWU Local 100 said the horses would be taken out of the barns for exercise during that time, and drivers would review safety rules and protocols, including how to “secure and maintain control of carriage horse at all times.”\n\n\n\nOn Monday, the union said there will be refresher trainings in the park with the carriages, but no rides with passengers will be allowed.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCentral Park\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 17\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPassenger, 18, dies after runaway horse carriage crash at Central Park in New York\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nIt comes following the death of 18-year-old Romanch Mahajan, who died after he got off of the four-wheeled carriage as its horse sprinted through the park without the driver. The death has intensified calls to ban the old-time attraction from one of New York City’s most recognizable destinations.\n\n\n\nHe is believed to be the first person to die in a horse carriage accident since they were introduced in Central Park more than 150 years ago, according to the labor union representing the industry and the Central Park Conservancy, which manages the 843-acre park.\n\n\n\nThe conservancy was among those arguing Thursday that the carriage industry should be suspended until more protections can be put in place. Mahajan’s death was the eighth horse-related incident in the park over the past 13 months, the group said.\n\n\n\n“The record is undeniable: crashes, runaways, horse deaths, injuries, and now a devastating loss of human life,” said Edita Birnkrant, head of the animal welfare group New Yorkers for Clean, Livable, and Safe Streets.\n\n\n\nAnimal rights activists have long said the carriage horses are overworked, can get easily spooked on city streets and live in inadequate stables while their drivers regularly flout city rules. All of those allegations have been denied by the horse and carriage owners, who say the animals are well cared for and the stables are fine.\n\n\n\nThe conservancy has argued that horses can no longer safely share park roads teeming with joggers, cyclists, pedestrians and motorized scooters, noting that other U.S. cities, including Chicago and San Antonio, have also recently done away with the nostalgic rides.\n\n\n\nBut carriage industry leaders said the fatal crash underscores the need for better protections, not outright elimination of the quaint attraction that harkens back to a romanticized, bygone New York.\n\n\n\n“We’re absolutely gutted and stunned by this tragedy,” said Alexander Kemp, a vice president with the Transport Workers Union Local 100, the labor union representing carriage drivers and owners. “We have shuttered the stables and ceased operations today while we have extensive internal discussions of safety protocols and how they can be improved.”\n\n\n\nThe rides, which cost about $72 for the first 20 minutes, could resume as soon as Tuesday.\n\n\n\nThe owner of the carriage involved in the fatal crash also suspended the driver indefinitely, and has plans to retire the horse from the business, according to the union. It said the driver improperly dismounted to take a photograph of his passengers.\n\n\n\nCelebrating a high school graduation turned tragic\n\n\n\nMahajan had been on a family trip celebrating his recent high school graduation when the family decided to take a ride on one of the park’s often photographed, richly decorated carriages.\n\n\n\nHis father, Deepak Mahajan, told The New York Times the family had arrived from India on Monday, the same day Romanch learned he had been accepted to a university in Jaipur.\n\n\n\nThey had spent the trip visiting many of the city’s popular tourist attractions, including the Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn Bridge. \n\n\n\nThe carriage driver hopped off to take a photograph of the family near a fountain when the horse suddenly bolted, Mahajan said.\n\n\n\nRomanch’s mother fell out of the carriage, and the teen jumped out in an attempt to save her, according to his father.\n\n\n\n“He was screaming, ‘Mom!’” Deepak Mahajan recounted to the Times. \n\n\n\nBut Romanch hit his head on the ground before the carriage clipped another horse-drawn vehicle and eventually toppled over. The father, his wife and younger son escaped with minor injuries. \n\n\n\n“This incident should be taken very seriously,” Mahajan said. “It took my son’s dream away.”\n\n\n\nCarriage owners and drivers fear end to livelihood\n\n\n\nNew York City leaders vowed to work swiftly to end the industry in the wake of Romanch’s death.\n\n\n\nCity Council Speaker Julie Menin said the legislative body would hold a hearing next month on a long-simmering bill that would ban horse carriages and help drivers transition into new jobs.\n\n\n\nIn 2025, the park conservancy revived debate over the carriages when, for the first time, it threw its support behind what’s known as Ryder’s Law.\n\n\n\n“The time to act is now,” she wrote on the social platform X.\n\n\n\nMayor Zohran Mamdani also reiterated his support for ending the industry, saying he’d work with the council, the industry and animal welfare advocates to “deliver a just transition that protects workers while ending horse-drawn carriages in Central Park once and for all.”\n\n\n\nOther recent mayors have made similar pronouncements. Mayor Bill de Blasio vowed to shut down the industry “on Day One” in office, only to come up against years of council opposition. Mayor Eric Adams, Mamdani’s predecessor, came out against the industry near the end of his single term. \n\n\n\nOnur Altintas, who owns four horses and a carriage operating in Central Park, was among those worried about an end to their livelihood. He said the industry provides hundreds of jobs to drivers, stable hands, farriers, and others in horse-related trades.\n\n\n\n“We are sad about what happened. Nobody wants that. But it’s not like this is happening every day,” said Altintas. “Car crashes and plane crashes are happening every single day. One horse makes an accident, and the world is destroyed? Come on.”\n\n\n\nThe longtime owner and driver said the industry needs better regulations to make it safer. He said “90%” of horse-related accidents could be avoided simply by installing hitching posts throughout the park so drivers could safely tether and secure their horses, including at popular tourist photo stops.\n\n\n\nThe Transport Workers Union on Thursday said legislation recently introduced into the council would do just that.\n\n\n\n“Drivers can’t leave their carriage. They have to be on it all the time,” Altintas said. “But it’s impossible. We have to go to the restroom. We have to eat. We have to do things.”\n\n\n\nRamer reported from Concord, New Hampshire.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/central-park-horse-carriage-rides-halted-nyc-mayor-and-leaders-push-ban-after-teens-death/4039076/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Tom Shea, Philip Marcelo | The Associated Press and Holly Ramer | The Associated","publishDate":"2026-06-19T13:11:55.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FHorse-carriage-crash.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1920%2C1080","slug":"horse-drawn-carriage-rides-in-new-york-on-hold-after-teen-tourists-death"},{"id":"ovodpe","title":"Dallas leaders to vote on new convention center height to save historic viaducts","excerpt":"The Dallas City Council will vote Wednesday on whether to raise the new convention center back to its original height to keep the Jefferson and Houston viaducts connected to downtown.","content":"The Dallas City Council will vote Wednesday on whether to raise the new convention center back to its original height to keep the Jefferson and Houston viaducts connected to downtown.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/dallas-leaders-vote-new-convention-center-height-save-historic-viaducts","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Lori.Brown@fox.com (Lori Brown)","publishDate":"2026-06-19T23:04:08.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fp-lori-convention-center-delays-530p_kdfw5028_146__00.00.12.10.jpg","slug":"dallas-leaders-to-vote-on-new-convention-center-height-to-save-historic-viaducts"},{"id":"f0n2xu","title":"Recap: USMNT beats Australia 2-0 in second World Cup group game","excerpt":"What to KnowThe U.S. men’s national team is through to the knockout rounds with a solid 2-0 win over the Socceroos in Seattle on Friday. The U.S. can advance to the Round of 32 as group winners with Turkiye losing or drawing vs. Paraguay later in the day.Folarin Balogun’s low cross from the left ...","content":"What to KnowThe U.S. men’s national team is through to the knockout rounds with a solid 2-0 win over the Socceroos in Seattle on Friday. The U.S. can advance to the Round of 32 as group winners with Turkiye losing or drawing vs. Paraguay later in the day.Folarin Balogun’s low cross from the left flank was turned in by Australian defender Cameron Burgess for an 11th-minute own goal.Alex Freeman, the breakout pick for the U.S., scored the second goal after tracking down a deflected shot to head it home just before halftime.Christian Pulisic was ruled out with a calf injury, per head coach Mauricio Pochettino. Ricardo Pepi started in his place.Australia had upset Turkiye 2-0 to open the tournament. Nestory Irankunda and Jordan Bos were youngsters to watch, with Jackson Irvine and Harry Souttar among the key veterans.The two sides previously met in a friendly on Oct. 14, 2025, with the U.S. winning 2-1 in a comeback performance.\n\n\n\nThis live blog on the USMNT-Australia game has ended. For more World Cup coverage, click here.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/world-cup/usmnt-australia-score-live-updates/4038404/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Sanjesh Singh","publishDate":"2026-06-19T13:00:10.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2282396765-e1781902437210.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D4268%2C2575","slug":"recap-usmnt-beats-australia-2-0-in-second-world-cup-group-game"},{"id":"opzl3r","title":"Popular antidepressant recalled over high levels of a cancer-causing compound","excerpt":"A popular antidepressant is being recalled because they may contain high levels of a cancer-causing compound.\n\n\n\nThe New-Jersey based drug company Breckenridge Pharmaceuticals is recalling bottles of the prescription drug duloxetine, a generic version of Cymbalta. The medication is used to treat ...","content":"A popular antidepressant is being recalled because they may contain high levels of a cancer-causing compound.\n\n\n\nThe New-Jersey based drug company Breckenridge Pharmaceuticals is recalling bottles of the prescription drug duloxetine, a generic version of Cymbalta. The medication is used to treat depression, anxiety and fibromyalgia, according to Mayo Clinic.\n\n\n\nAccording to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report, testing of the delayed-release capsules found levels of “N-nitroso-duloxetine” above the FDA’s recommended limit.\n\n\n\nThe recall involves specific lots of duloxetine delayed-release capsules distributed nationwide.\n\n\n\nThe 30mg capsules recalled have an expiration date of April 2027 and Lot code 241180C, according to the FDA.\n\n\n\nBreckenridge is also recalling two lots of 60mg capsules, according to a separate notice published by the California Board of Pharmacy. Those are February 2026 with the lot number 230286C and February 2027 with the lot number 24072lC.\n\n\n\nPatients that have any of these recalled medications are advised to contact their doctor or pharmacist about next steps. Health officials also advised that patients do not stop taking the medication without speaking to their doctor first.\n\n\n\nNitrosamines are compounds that can form during the manufacturing, storage or packaging of certain medications, according to the FDA. Nitrosamine impurities may increase the risk of cancer if people are exposed to them above acceptable levels over long periods of time.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/recall-alert/antidepressant-recalled-elevated-levels-of-cancer-causing-compound/4038837/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Danielle Abreu","publishDate":"2026-06-19T12:32:05.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-1406531596.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D8400%2C4200","slug":"popular-antidepressant-recalled-over-high-levels-of-a-cancer-causing-compound"},{"id":"42r75n","title":"Dallas residents deal with flooding after Friday morning thunderstorms","excerpt":"Dallas residents awoke to strong storms and flooding in parts of the city. NBC 5 saw video of flooding specifically around Northwest Highway, as well as Walnut Hill and I-35 in Northwest Dallas.\n\n\n\nSeveral drivers were either stranded or attempted to drive through the high water. \n\n\n\nTXDOT urges ...","content":"Dallas residents awoke to strong storms and flooding in parts of the city. NBC 5 saw video of flooding specifically around Northwest Highway, as well as Walnut Hill and I-35 in Northwest Dallas.\n\n\n\nSeveral drivers were either stranded or attempted to drive through the high water. \n\n\n\nTXDOT urges drivers to turn around and avoid high water; even a small amount of water can carry people or cars away.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSome drivers were seen towing people out of the high water.\n\n\n\nNBC 5 spoke to a mother, who came out to make sure her daughter was ok. “I’m feeling very grateful. I am very grateful. She’s all I have. And, you know, she’s everything to me. So if I had to swim through it to get to. I was going to do that too.” Tyisha said. “Please. When you see high waters, do not go through it. If you see it, just back up. Turn around. Because there’s a lot of flood waters out here in these streets right now in Dallas. So if I were you, I would not go through it.” \n\n\n\nAs we interviewed her, cars driving through rising water actually forced her and our photographer to move out of the way to avoid getting splashed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDrivers reported that several streets were flooded. \n\n\nThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dallas-residents-deal-with-flooding-after-friday-morning-thunderstorms/4038793/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Charles Nichelson","publishDate":"2026-06-19T11:34:28.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Fposter-frame-1781887247509.png%3Ffit%3D1920%2C1080%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"dallas-residents-deal-with-flooding-after-friday-morning-thunderstorms"},{"id":"15wfyp","title":"Fire in North Dallas gated community, house evacuated","excerpt":"Dallas-Fire Rescue responded to a fire on Ash Bluff Lane in North Dallas around 9 a.m.\n\n\n\nFirefighters say a three-story house caught fire, with smoke coming from the roof. The community is gated, so NBC 5 could only capture video of the smoke billowing out.\n\n\n\nFirefighters were evacuated from th...","content":"Dallas-Fire Rescue responded to a fire on Ash Bluff Lane in North Dallas around 9 a.m.\n\n\n\nFirefighters say a three-story house caught fire, with smoke coming from the roof. The community is gated, so NBC 5 could only capture video of the smoke billowing out.\n\n\n\nFirefighters were evacuated from the house when it was determined it was too dangerous to fight from the inside; fire was reported in the attic.\n\n\n\nMore than 60 firefighters responded to the scene.\n\n\n\nIt’s unclear if anyone was inside the house when the fire began, but no one has been reported injured at this time.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/fire-in-north-dallas-gated-community-house-evacuated/4038776/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Charles Nichelson","publishDate":"2026-06-19T11:23:26.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Fposter-frame-1781885895358.png%3Ffit%3D1920%2C1080%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"fire-in-north-dallas-gated-community-house-evacuated"},{"id":"ukgn8","title":"Man uses drone to warn surfer of shark circling beneath him off California coast","excerpt":"A California man’s morning surf was cut short after a frightening run-in with a shark off the coast of Santa Cruz.\n\n\n\nDrone video captured near Seascape Beach in Aptos shows the surfer sitting on his board as a murky shape emerges in the distance.\n\n\n\nThe shark can then be seen closing in on him a...","content":"A California man’s morning surf was cut short after a frightening run-in with a shark off the coast of Santa Cruz.\n\n\n\nDrone video captured near Seascape Beach in Aptos shows the surfer sitting on his board as a murky shape emerges in the distance.\n\n\n\nThe shark can then be seen closing in on him and begins circling the surfer, who appears oblivious to the marine predator below. \n\n\n\nThe surfer suddenly notices the animal and quickly starts paddling toward the shore.\n\n\n\nAt one point, the shark comes right up behind the surfer, leading to some tense moments, before peeling away.  \n\n\n\nThe drone’s operator, Nick Bertocchini, said the incident occurred on the morning of June 10. He posted the video on his Instagram page and explained that he used his drone to alert the surfer, identified as “Rex,” by revving its motors.\n\n\n\nBertocchini said the surfer got out of the water after the encounter and told him he grew up surfing in the area and has been seeing more sharks near Seascape Beach over the years, NBC affiliate KCRA reports. \n\n\n\n“This one stood out because it appeared more investigative than the average encounter I typically see. I am glad the shark and surfer left without any further contact,” Bertocchini said.\n\n\n\nShark sightings are not uncommon along the California, but shark bites are rare extremely rare, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/drone-video-shark-circling-surfer-california-coast/4038771/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Danielle Abreu","publishDate":"2026-06-19T11:11:41.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Fsharksurfercalifornia.png%3Ffit%3D1202%2C675%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"man-uses-drone-to-warn-surfer-of-shark-circling-beneath-him-off-california-coast"},{"id":"q38ke3","title":"Video captures Waymo stuck in high water amid flooding in Dallas","excerpt":"Dallas resident Sarah DelSota shared this video of a Waymo stuck in water at the intersection of Fitzhugh and Capitol Avenues in Dallas.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNBC 5 has reached out to Waymo for comment.\n\n\n\nSeveral Dallas roads were flooded Friday morning due to thunderstorms.\n\n\n\n NBC 5 saw video of flooding spe...","content":"Dallas resident Sarah DelSota shared this video of a Waymo stuck in water at the intersection of Fitzhugh and Capitol Avenues in Dallas.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNBC 5 has reached out to Waymo for comment.\n\n\n\nSeveral Dallas roads were flooded Friday morning due to thunderstorms.\n\n\n\n NBC 5 saw video of flooding specifically around Northwest Highway, as well as Walnut Hill and I-35 in Northwest Dallas.\n\n\n\nSeveral drivers were either stranded or attempted to drive through the high water. \n\n\n\nTXDOT urges drivers to turn around and avoid high water; even a small amount of water can carry people or cars away.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSome drivers were seen towing friends and family out of the high water.\n\n\n\nWaymo recently issued a software recall for nearly 4,000 robotaxis after some drove into freeway construction zones in Arizona and California, raising concerns about the vehicle’s ability to recognize active construction zones. The recall follows 13 known incidents. Six occurred in Phoenix in April, when Waymo vehicles drove into closed freeway construction zones. Seven more incidents took place in San Francisco in May, where robotaxis entered freeway lanes with active construction, according to NHTSA’s report filed Thursday.\n\n\n\nThe company said it is developing a “remedy” to address the problem. In the meantime, it has limited robotaxi availability on freeways. Prior to the restriction, Waymo had been serving public riders on freeways in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Miami.\n\n\n\nThis is not the first recall involving Waymo vehicles. The company previously recalled cars for crashing into a pole in Phoenix in 2024, passing stopped school buses in December 2025, and stopping in floodwater in Atlanta in May.\n\n\n\nA stopped Waymo also slowed a constable responding to the Oak Cliff apartment explosion last month. Waymo said the vehicle was making a turn to leave the area and was yielding to other traffic when the officer approached.\n\n\n\nWaymo currently operates a commercial robotaxi service in 11 U.S. markets and offers access to select riders in several cities. The company is also planning its first international expansions later this year, with launches expected in London and Tokyo.\nThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/video-captures-waymo-stuck-in-high-water-amid-flooding-in-dallas/4038763/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Charles Nichelson","publishDate":"2026-06-19T10:50:25.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Ffeaturedimg.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1920%2C1080","slug":"video-captures-waymo-stuck-in-high-water-amid-flooding-in-dallas"},{"id":"r6h18w","title":"Father's Day is today! See where to find the best deals to celebrate","excerpt":"Whether Dad prefers burgers, barbecue, coffee or ice cream, there are plenty of ways to treat him without spending a fortune. Businesses across the country are rolling out limited-time offers ranging from free food and buy-one-get-one deals to discounts on meals, desserts and gifts.\n\n\n\nFather’s D...","content":"Whether Dad prefers burgers, barbecue, coffee or ice cream, there are plenty of ways to treat him without spending a fortune. Businesses across the country are rolling out limited-time offers ranging from free food and buy-one-get-one deals to discounts on meals, desserts and gifts.\n\n\n\nFather’s Day falls on Sunday, June 21, this year, and many of the promotions are available throughout the week leading up to the holiday. Here are some of the best Father’s Day deals available in 2026:\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMother's Day\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 8\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhy dads don't stand a chance on Mother's Day\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tparenting\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApr 12\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tShe found a list in her late husband's journal. How It helped their family move forward\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nEvents\n\n\n\nBass Pro Shops and Cabela’sLooking for a free Father’s Day weekend activity? Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s are bringing back their annual Kids Fishing Event with free family-friendly activities on June 20 and June 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at participating locations. \n\n\n\nChildren can try catch-and-release fishing, test their skills with casting games and fishing challenges, participate in crafts and scavenger hunts, receive a free slip bobber giveaway while supplies last and pose for complimentary photos. Activities may vary by location, so families should check with their local store for details.\n\n\n\nFood deals\n\n\n\n7-ElevenWhether Dad loves coffee, snacks or a classic taquito run, 7-Eleven is offering a deal that can help stretch your Father’s Day budget. On June 21, customers can save $10 on orders of $20 or more through the 7NOW Delivery app by using the code FORDAD at checkout.\n\n\n\n\n\nBaskin-RobbinsBaskin-Robbins Rewards members can save $5 on ice cream cake purchases of $35 or more through June 21. It’s a sweet way to celebrate Dad with one of the brand’s Father’s Day-themed cakes.\n\n\n\n\n\nCarrabba’s Italian GrillCarrabba’s is celebrating Father’s Day with a special limited-time menu featuring dishes such as Tuscan-Grilled Ribeye with Bourbon Butter, Filet & Shrimp Pasta Toscana and Peach Crumble. Guests who purchase a $50 gift card before Father’s Day will also receive a $10 bonus card valid later this summer.\n\n\n\nCapriotti’s Sandwich ShopFather’s Day coincides with National Wagyu Day this year, and Capriotti’s is marking the occasion with a free combo upgrade on any American Wagyu sandwich purchase. Loyalty membership is required.\n\n\n\nCarvelThrough June 21, customers who purchase any 48-ounce Carvel cake can add a four-pack of Fudgie Pops for $9.99. Gift card shoppers can also receive two $5 reward cards when purchasing $25 in gift cards in a single transaction.\n\n\n\nCheckers & Rally’sFamilies looking for an affordable Father’s Day meal can check out Checkers & Rally’s new lineup of $3 Double Sandwiches. Choices include the Sourdough Double Melt, Cheese Double and Double Spicy Chicken. Guests can also upgrade to a combo with fries and a drink starting at $6.\n\n\n\nThe Coffee Bean & Tea LeafRewards members can enjoy a buy one, get one free beverage offer all day on June 21. Customers must join the rewards program and use the app to redeem.\n\n\n\nDave & Buster’sDave & Buster’s is hosting special Dad Games events that include food, unlimited soft drinks and family-friendly competition. The family with the highest average score can even win free gameplay for a year.\n\n\n\nDel TacoDel Taco is helping families celebrate Father’s Day with 20% off orders of $10 or more on June 20 and June 21. The discount is capped at $10 off and offers an easy way to treat Dad to tacos, burritos and other menu favorites without breaking the budget.\n\n\n\nDickey’s Barbecue PitSkip the grilling and let Dickey’s handle the barbecue. Customers can save 15% on online orders of $75 or more from June 18 through June 21 using the code DAD85.\n\n\n\nDoorDashDashPass members can score buy one, get one free deals from several major chains between June 18 and June 24. Participating offers include sandwiches from Wendy’s, Subway, Burger King and Popeyes.\n\n\n\nFazoli’sFathers can receive a free fettuccine Alfredo or spaghetti entrée with the purchase of another entrée from June 19 through June 23. Use the code Father26 when ordering.\n\n\n\nFriendly’sFriendly’s Fan Club members can treat Dad to a free scoop, cone or dish on Father’s Day. Customers must sign up for the rewards program before June 21 to qualify.\n\n\n\n\nFuzzy’s Taco ShopSkip the backyard grilling and let Fuzzy’s Taco Shop handle Father’s Day weekend. The chain is serving up drink specials including $5 Michelob Ultra drafts and $8 Casamigos Margaritas served in limited-edition souvenir cups. Guests can also enjoy items from Fuzzy’s limited-time Viva Los Tacos menu, including Honey Chipotle Shrimp Tacos and Fiery Citrus Carnitas Tacos.\n\n\n\n\nGopuffGopuff is rolling out a variety of Father’s Day snack deals, including discounts on candy, chips, dips, cookies and ice cream. Customers can browse the app for the full lineup of limited-time offers.\n\n\n\nHuddle HouseRewards members can enjoy a free slice of pie or a free fried waffle basket from June 19 through June 21. Customers must be enrolled in Huddle House Rewards to redeem the offer.\n\n\n\nInsomnia CookiesInsomnia Rewards members can sweeten Father’s Day weekend with a free Classic cookie when they purchase an Ice Cream in a Cup. The offer is available nationwide in-store, for pickup and through delivery orders, making it an easy treat for Dad while celebrating Father’s Day and the first day of summer.\n\n\n\nJason’s DeliDeli Dollars Rewards members can receive a free dessert with purchase on Father’s Day. In addition, customers who buy $50 in gift cards through June 21 will receive a $5 reward card, with rewards members receiving an extra $5 reward card.\n\n\n\nLong John Silver’sLong John Silver’s is celebrating Father’s Day with a buy one, get one free platter deal. From June 15 through June 21, customers can use the code FATHERSDAY to receive a free platter with the purchase of another platter at participating locations. \n\n\n\nEligible options include the Fish & Shrimp Platter, Fish & Chicken Platter, Fish Platter, Chicken & Shrimp Platter and the Super Sampler Platter. Each platter comes with two sides and two hushpuppies. The offer is available online only and cannot be combined with other discounts.\n\n\n\nP.F. Chang’sTreat Dad to a special five-course shareable meal at participating P.F. Chang’s locations through June 23. Meals start at $89.99 per pair. The chain is also accepting nominations for its “Papa Chang 2026” contest, which includes a chance to win a $2,500 gift card.\n\n\n\n\n\nRuth’s Chris SteakhouseFather’s Day brunch returns to Ruth’s Chris on June 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. local time. The $45-per-person menu includes options such as lobster frittata, shrimp and grits, and filet and frittata.\n\n\n\nSchlotzsky’sRewards members can save $5 on purchases of $20 or more from June 15 through June 21. The offer is available online and in-store.\n\n\n\nShake ShackShake Shack is continuing its Chicken Sunday promotion through Father’s Day. Customers can get a free Chicken Shack sandwich or lettuce wrap with a $10 purchase by using the code CHICKENSUNDAY.\n\n\n\nTCBYDads can enjoy their first 6 ounces of frozen yogurt free on Father’s Day. Depending on the location, the offer may be provided as a free small cup or cone instead.\n\n\n\nTGI FridaysDine-in guests can enjoy a full rack of Big Ribs with two sides for $19.99 on June 21. Customers celebrating at home can save 25% on platters ordered online using the code DadDay26.\n\n\n\nTim HortonsTim Hortons is helping customers celebrate Father’s Day with a buy one, get one free donut offer through June 21. Tims Rewards members can purchase one donut and receive a second donut of equal or lesser value for free after activating the offer in the Tim Hortons app. The deal can be redeemed once per day and is valid at participating locations, including delivery orders. \n\n\n\nWhite CastleWhite Castle is offering a buy one, get one free combo meal deal from June 20 through June 22. The promotion is available for in-restaurant purchases only.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/entertainment/the-scene/fathers-day-2026-best-food-deals/4037748/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Maria Chamberlain","publishDate":"2026-06-17T13:00:39.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2171241661.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5300%2C3473","slug":"fathers-day-is-today-see-where-to-find-the-best-deals-to-celebrate"},{"id":"wv92pj","title":"Dallas Zoo capybaras make their World Cup prediction, and one goes rogue","excerpt":"Three Dallas Zoo capybaras were tasked with predicting the outcome of Sunday’s World Cup match between Argentina and Austria, and their picks delivered an unexpected result.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe zoo’s capybaras, Velero, Atziri and Piquiri, were presented with two soccer-themed goals decorated in the colors...","content":"Three Dallas Zoo capybaras were tasked with predicting the outcome of Sunday’s World Cup match between Argentina and Austria, and their picks delivered an unexpected result.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe zoo’s capybaras, Velero, Atziri and Piquiri, were presented with two soccer-themed goals decorated in the colors of Argentina and Austria and stocked with some of their favorite treats, including kale and bamboo. Soccer-shaped cantaloupes added to the World Cup atmosphere.\n\n\n\nWhen released, two of the three capybaras headed toward Austria’s goal, suggesting the rodents are predicting an upset victory over Argentina.\n\n\n\nThe third capybara, however, had a different approach: After spending time near Argentina’s goal, the animal knocked the entire structure over, creating a moment the zoo described as “open to interpretation.”\n\n\n\nThe prediction comes as the zoo continues its soccer-themed Goal Wild! experience, part of the larger Illuminature lantern festival. Visitors can experience Goal Wild! nightly through June.\n\n\n\nThe zoo is also hosting the Sunset Safari Block Party on Sunday in partnership with Visit Dallas. The free event runs from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at Halperin Park and East Dock and will feature activities, food and entertainment throughout the evening.\n\n\n\nAdmission to Illuminature will be discounted to $15 per person on Sunday night, which the zoo says is the lowest price offered for the event.\nThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dallas-zoo-capybaras-make-their-world-cup-prediction-and-one-goes-rogue/4038743/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"NBCDFW Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-19T10:04:25.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Fcapy-featured.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1920%2C1080","slug":"dallas-zoo-capybaras-make-their-world-cup-prediction-and-one-goes-rogue"},{"id":"x7c3kg","title":"Dallas all-access passes return for teens","excerpt":"Dallas Parks and Recreation will distribute 25,000 all-access passes that give Dallas teens free admission to cultural and recreational attractions across the city throughout July.\n\n\n\nPasses will be available beginning June 29 on a first-come, first-served basis at City of Dallas recreation cente...","content":"Dallas Parks and Recreation will distribute 25,000 all-access passes that give Dallas teens free admission to cultural and recreational attractions across the city throughout July.\n\n\n\nPasses will be available beginning June 29 on a first-come, first-served basis at City of Dallas recreation centers.\n\n\n\nThe program, now entering its fifth year, is open to Dallas residents ages 13 to 17. City leaders say the initiative, which launched in 2021, helps promote positive engagement opportunities for teens and reduce crime during the summer months.\n\n\n\nTeens must register in person and provide proof of Dallas residency to receive a pass.\n\n\n\nThe city says the program is made possible through partnerships with local cultural, recreational, and entertainment organizations.\n\n\n\nParticipating attractions include:\n\n\n\n\nAfrican American Museum\n\n\n\nBahama Beach\n\n\n\nBath House Cultural Center\n\n\n\nLatino Cultural Center\n\n\n\nSouth Dallas Cultural Center \n\n\n\nOak Cliff Cultural Center \n\n\n\nDallas Museum of Arts\n\n\n\nCommunity Art Pop Up Cultural\n\n\n\nDallas Arboretum\n\n\n\nDallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum\n\n\n\nDallas Park and Recreation Summer Fitness\n\n\n\nDallas Zoo\n\n\n\nFrontiers of Flight Museum\n\n\n\nGolf Dallas\n\n\n\nReunion Tower\n\n\n\nShakespeare of Dallas\n\n\n\nState Fair of Texas\n\n\n\nSouthern Skates Roller Rink\n\n\n\nTexas Discover Garden\n\n\n\nThe Sixth Floor Museum At Dealey Plaza\n\n\n\nTrinity River Audubon\n\n\n\n\nA full list of participating attractions and recreation centers distributing passes is available at DallasParks.org","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dallas-all-access-passes-return-for-teens/4038723/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Sara Sanchez","publishDate":"2026-06-19T08:45:07.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Fpass-program.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1920%2C1080","slug":"dallas-all-access-passes-return-for-teens"},{"id":"x2glvf","title":"Dallas Zoo releases “Dollar Day” tickets","excerpt":"The Dallas Zoo has announced the dates for their popular “Dollar Zoo Days” in the summer of 2026, and tickets are now available.\n\n\n\nDollar Days are back on July 16 and August 4. This includes $1-4 deals on select snacks and beverages, including hot dogs, popcorn, ice cream, canned drinks, and mor...","content":"The Dallas Zoo has announced the dates for their popular “Dollar Zoo Days” in the summer of 2026, and tickets are now available.\n\n\n\nDollar Days are back on July 16 and August 4. This includes $1-4 deals on select snacks and beverages, including hot dogs, popcorn, ice cream, canned drinks, and more.\n\n\n\n$1 admission tickets can be purchased now, while supplies last.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe zoo warns that parking is limited and can be purchased at ticket booths, but will not be available in advance for Dollar Days.\n\n\n\nThe zoo advises everyone to pack their sunscreen and bring their favorite refillable water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day. There are water refill stations located within the Zoo for your use.\n\n\n\nDollar Days are always busier than others, so people are advised to come early and be ready for traffic.\nThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dallas-zoo-releases-dollar-day-tickets/4038708/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Laura Harris","publishDate":"2026-06-19T08:30:19.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2019%2F09%2FDallas-Zoo.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D1920%2C1080","slug":"dallas-zoo-releases-dollar-day-tickets"},{"id":"y5zmnt","title":"Chicago Sky faces Dallas Wings on 4-game slide; Wings are 5-2 at home","excerpt":"Chicago Sky (4-10, 1-6 Eastern Conference) at Dallas Wings (9-6, 5-4 Western Conference)\n\n\n\nArlington, Texas; Saturday, 8 p.m. EDT\n\n\n\nBOTTOM LINE: Chicago Sky aims to break its four-game slide with a victory over the Dallas Wings.\n\n\n\nThe Wings are 5-2 in home games. Dallas averages 87.6 points an...","content":"Chicago Sky (4-10, 1-6 Eastern Conference) at Dallas Wings (9-6, 5-4 Western Conference)\n\n\n\nArlington, Texas; Saturday, 8 p.m. EDT\n\n\n\nBOTTOM LINE: Chicago Sky aims to break its four-game slide with a victory over the Dallas Wings.\n\n\n\nThe Wings are 5-2 in home games. Dallas averages 87.6 points and has outscored opponents by 4.9 points per game.\n\n\n\nThe Sky have gone 3-4 away from home. Chicago is seventh in the WNBA, scoring 38.6 points per game in the paint, led by Kamilla Cardoso, averaging 9.0.\n\n\n\nDallas makes 45.7% of its shots from the field this season, which is 2.5 percentage points higher than Chicago has allowed to its opponents (43.2%). Chicago’s 42.2% shooting percentage from the field this season is 3.9 percentage points lower than Dallas has given up to its opponents (46.1%).\n\n\n\nThe teams play for the second time this season. The Wings won the last meeting 99-89 on May 21. Paige Bueckers scored 24 points to help lead the Wings to the victory.\n\n\n\nTOP PERFORMERS: Jessica Shepard is averaging 13.7 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 5.6 assists for the Wings. Bueckers is averaging 15.8 points over the last 10 games.\n\n\n\nCardoso is averaging 11.9 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks for the Sky. Skylar Diggins is averaging 16.5 points over the last 10 games.\n\n\n\nLAST 10 GAMES: Wings: 6-4, averaging 85.8 points, 35.5 rebounds, 22.5 assists, 7.8 steals, and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 44.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 81.2 points per game. The Wings are coming off a loss to Golden State. Arike Ogunbowale led the way with 21 points. Bueckers added 15 points, but struggled from the field (5-13). Jessica Shepard scored 14 points and 10 rebounds, while Azzi Fudd scored 10 points – Fudd also struggled from the field.\n\n\n\nSky: 1-9, averaging 82.7 points, 30.7 rebounds, 19.7 assists, 7.2 steals, and 5.6 blocks per game while shooting 41.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 92.1 points.\n\n\n\nINJURIES: Wings: Odyssey Sims: out (ankle).\n\n\n\nSky: Courtney Vandersloot: out (knee), Rickea Jackson: out for season (knee), DiJonai Carrington: out (foot).\n\n\n\n___\n\n\n\nThe Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/chicago-faces-dallas-on-4-game-slide/4038704/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-19T08:23:23.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F05%2F2026-05-21T060829Z_9052377_MT1USATODAY29016123_RTRMADP_3_WNBA-DALLAS-WINGS-AT-CHICAGO-SKY.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D4500%2C3000","slug":"chicago-sky-faces-dallas-wings-on-4-game-slide-wings-are-5-2-at-home"},{"id":"b1c8ee","title":"Drivers in North Texas struggle with Friday floods","excerpt":"Drivers both human and autonomous across the North Texas region experienced heavy flooding, with several becoming trapped along roadways that had filled with several inches of rainwater. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more on the waterlogged morning.","content":"Drivers both human and autonomous across the North Texas region experienced heavy flooding, with several becoming trapped along roadways that had filled with several inches of rainwater. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more on the waterlogged morning.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/video/fmc-rzrwp5a5qz0hy3wy","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-06-19T23:01:05.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fru5gw2akko2fgg0a%2Ft6zhlu7q237c5qb7.jpg","slug":"drivers-in-north-texas-struggle-with-friday-floods"},{"id":"orp22k","title":"Home sellers could boost offers by thousands with this surprising paint color","excerpt":"Buyers are showing growing interest in warm, comfortable colors over plain white walls.","content":"Buyers are showing growing interest in warm, comfortable colors over plain white walls.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/home-sellers-could-boost-offers-thousands-surprising-paint-color","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-06-18T19:20:26.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Ffor-sale-sign-getty-fox-biz-scaled.jpg","slug":"home-sellers-could-boost-offers-by-thousands-with-this-surprising-paint-color"},{"id":"ni2iy6","title":"Carson Daly has career advice for son Jackson: ‘Become an electrician'","excerpt":"TODAY host Carson Daly and his wife Siri are about to hit a milestone with their oldest son, Jackson. He is preparing to graduate from high school next year.\n\n\n\n“I’m in total denial,” Carson said.\n\n\n\nHe wants to take every “micro-minute” of his time to be present in this particular moment with Ja...","content":"TODAY host Carson Daly and his wife Siri are about to hit a milestone with their oldest son, Jackson. He is preparing to graduate from high school next year.\n\n\n\n“I’m in total denial,” Carson said.\n\n\n\nHe wants to take every “micro-minute” of his time to be present in this particular moment with Jackson.\n\n\n\n“I think the key to parenthood for me, for fatherhood, is trying every single day how to figure out how to slow the hands of time,” Daly said at the the TODAY dads’ annual Father’s Day event at Swingers Crazy Golf in New York City.\n\n\n\n“It’s the biggest truth in parenting, when we have our first kids and other parents say, ‘Enjoy it. It goes fast,’” Carson said. “You have your first kid and your world’s spinning. You’re like, ‘Yeah, yeah. I’ll worry about that later.’ But you’re on a rocket ship.”\n\n\n\nCarson Day and his son Jackson Daly attend the PNC Championship at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club on Dec. 15, 2023 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)\n\n\n\nJackson put together a list of colleges to visit and Siri tagged along to tour Clemson, South Carolina and Georgia. But weighing the options is particularly difficult when our world is moving so quickly.\n\n\n\n“Jackson’s looking at college right now,” Carson explained. “He’s 17, a junior in high school. In two years now when he’s a freshman in college, the entire educational process of how or what he’s supposed to get out of a four-year university experience is completely changing in real-time.”\n\n\n\nCarson mused about whether college is actually the best path for high school grads to pursue.\n\n\n\nHe said that Jackson “might benefit more from majoring in prompts of AI, learning how to use the technology to better a career.” He paused and added, “I’m trying to get him into a trade. I’m like, ‘Hey, man. Become an electrician.’”\n\n\n\n“AI isn’t going to fix your AC system,” Al laughed.\n\n\n\n\n\nWhatever Jackson decides to do after graduation, Carson hopes he doesn’t move too far from their Long Island, New York home.\n\n\n\n“We drive by LIU Post, our local college, and I say, ‘Look, there’s our school, son. I’m going to get an awesome condo right down the street, and you and I are going to have a great freshman year!’” Carson joked.\n\n\n\nWhat is Jackson’s reaction?\n\n\n\nCarson admitted, “He doesn’t say much.”\n\n\n\nThis story first appeared on TODAY.com. More from TODAY:\n\n\n\n\n100 Heartfelt Father’s Day Quotes to Thank Dad for All He Does\n\n\n\nWhat is The Healthiest Type of Olive Oil? The No. 1 Pick with the Most Benefits\n\n\n\nBarack Obama Gets Emotional Seeing Video From 24-Year-Old Who First Wrote Him at Age 7","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/carson-daly-career-advice-son-jackson/4038692/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Rosie Colosi | TODAY","publishDate":"2026-06-19T07:58:08.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2171419639.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D5000%2C3327","slug":"carson-daly-has-career-advice-for-son-jackson-become-an-electrician"},{"id":"u2cbjj","title":"DFW Int'l, Love Field issue ground stops until 8 a.m. due to severe weather","excerpt":"Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field both issued ground stops until 8 a.m. this morning. DFW Int’l’s started at 5 a.m. while Love Field’s started around 6 a.m.\n\n\n\n Both airports cited thunderstorms. The ground stops could be extended if severe weather continues.\n\n\n\nThe gr...","content":"Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field both issued ground stops until 8 a.m. this morning. DFW Int’l’s started at 5 a.m. while Love Field’s started around 6 a.m.\n\n\n\n Both airports cited thunderstorms. The ground stops could be extended if severe weather continues.\n\n\n\nThe ground stops follow the tornado warning issued to the west of Fort Worth, in Palo Pinto and Parker counties, this morning. That warning has been lifted, but storms continue to move east across North Texas.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dfw-intl-love-field-issue-ground-stops-until-8-a-m-due-to-severe-weather/4038684/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Charles Nichelson","publishDate":"2026-06-19T07:19:55.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2Fposter-frame-1781871726433.png%3Ffit%3D1920%2C1080%26quality%3D85%26strip%3Dall","slug":"dfw-intl-love-field-issue-ground-stops-until-8-am-due-to-severe-weather"},{"id":"kr7jre","title":"Free activity sheets to enforce summer reading","excerpt":"NBC 5 is continuing our summer literacy series Reading With You, with the help of local nonprofit Reading Partners North Texas.\n\n\n\nAs part of their Take Reading With You online series, they have posted free, online handouts to help kids retain what they read.\n\n\n\n“Our curriculum experts developed ...","content":"NBC 5 is continuing our summer literacy series Reading With You, with the help of local nonprofit Reading Partners North Texas.\n\n\n\nAs part of their Take Reading With You online series, they have posted free, online handouts to help kids retain what they read.\n\n\n\n“Our curriculum experts developed these guided literacy worksheets, “Executive Director at Reading Partners North Texas Jennifer Quick said. “Parents can use these worksheets to help with literacy skills.” \n\n\n\nThe handouts, which are grade-specific, are generally given to the students who are in the Reading Partners North Texas tutoring series, but they can be used for any child.\n\n\n\nAccording to the Reading Partners North Texas website, The Take Reading With You worksheets should accompany a book that your student is reading and help them work on their comprehension and critical thinking skills. The literacy engagement resources and tips are stand-alone activities that target specific skills such as fluency, vocabulary, and reading aloud.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/about-nbc-5/community/reading-with-you/free-activity-sheets-to-enforce-summer-reading/4038619/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Laura Harris","publishDate":"2026-06-19T05:06:23.000Z","category":"library","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2F2026-06-08T150707Z_612760762_MT1USATODAY29150940_RTRMADP_3_CHILDREN-S-BOOKS-WERE-AVAILABLE-FOR-KIDS-TO-TAKE-HOME-ON.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D3600%2C2385","slug":"free-activity-sheets-to-enforce-summer-reading"},{"id":"ndky2y","title":"Copper Canyon Mayor’s Column – June 2026","excerpt":"I hope everyone had a terrific Memorial Day weekend and celebration. This month’s column starts off reminding everyone of our annual July 4 Parade in Copper Canyon. This year will once again have all your favorites – burgers, hot dogs, corvettes, hot rod cars, everything you have come to expect. ...","content":"I hope everyone had a terrific Memorial Day weekend and celebration. This month’s column starts off reminding everyone of our annual July 4 Parade in Copper Canyon. This year will once again have all your favorites – burgers, hot dogs, corvettes, hot rod cars, everything you have come to expect. This year will be even bigger as we will be celebrating 250 years of our great nation. We plan on a couple special handouts for everyone (until we run out). So, please come join us early on Saturday, July 4.\nThe lineup for the parade officially starts at 9:30 a.m. on Woodland Drive just east of Town Hall. Step off for the parade is at 10 a.m. We will have the fire truck leading again this year. So, bring the kids and join us early.\nAs I have mentioned before, volunteering is a grand part of the history of Copper Canyon. Just as in the past we appreciate those who help us get things done for our town. We have been asked to look for some help. Copper Canyon has the cemetery on Chinn Chapel Road. Several of our original founding families are interned there. The land is maintained by a board of volunteers with limited funds available. They have asked if anyone might volunteer time and a lawn mower to cut the grass area along Chinn Chapel Road, not inside the cemetery itself. Although this cemetery is located inside the limits of Copper Canyon, the town does not own the property. Therefore, the town cannot maintain it. Mowing would only be necessary two or three times a summer. If you are willing to spend an hour or so to help out, please contact our town manager and we will coordinate. Thanks for your help in advance.\nI hope you had a chance to look at our new website. The upgrade we accomplished is very nice, if I may say so. There is easy “clicking” to see the playback of the meetings of the Council, Planning and Zoning and Board of Adjustments. If you need a permit for a home upgrade or an inspection for construction, here too is easy access. If you see any areas we need to improve, please drop me a note.\nWe all know our speed limit along Orchid Hill and Chinn Chapel is 30 mph, while Copper Canyon Road is 40. Your police department is out on patrol issuing tickets, which can be expensive. We ask everyone to watch your speed on all roadways as we always have walkers, bike riders, teenagers on scooters, not to mention our ducks and geese. Soon we will be installing RADAR speed signs that will remind drivers how they are doing. We ask everyone to be as safe as possible and keep an eye out for others. We know we can never stop drivers from speeding, but maybe the new signs will make them think twice.\nAs you may remember, our newly-elected council members took their seats May 11. I asked and the town council approved Paula Castillo as your new mayor pro tem and Nancy Henry as deputy mayor pro tem. The duties of those positions are to operate as mayor should I not be available. I thank them for accepting those jobs.\nCouncil Member Castillo has passed along the following words of thanks that are special to us in the month of June.\n“There are two meaningful occasions we celebrate this month which give us the special opportunity to celebrate both family and country here in Copper Canyon,” she said. “We honor the fathers, grandfathers and all father figures who guide and support our families while also recognizing the many veterans whose service and sacrifice have helped protect the freedoms represented by our flag. This month Flag Day was on June 14 and Father’s Day is on June 21, reminding us of the strong sense of patriotism, community and appreciation that makes Copper Canyon such a special place to call home.”\nThank you, Paula, for those words of appreciation for our fathers. Everyone, enjoy the start of the summer in Texas. Let’s hope it will be the right mix of heat and rain. See you at the parade.\nThe post Copper Canyon Mayor’s Column – June 2026 appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.","url":"https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2026/06/18/copper-canyon-mayors-column-june-2026/","source":"Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)","author":"Contributing Writer","publishDate":"2026-06-19T01:00:05.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crosstimbersgazette.com%2Fcrosstimbersgazette%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F08%2FCopper-Canyon-Mayor-Jeff-Mayer.jpg","slug":"copper-canyon-mayors-column-june-2026"},{"id":"nd7t8w","title":"NTSB: Bus continued nearly half a mile after initial crash on I-95 in Virginia","excerpt":"A motorcoach crashed into a line of vehicles in a Virginia I-95 work zone, killing five people and injuring several others.","content":"A motorcoach crashed into a line of vehicles in a Virginia I-95 work zone, killing five people and injuring several others.","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/5-killed-multi-vehicle-crash-bus-i-95-virginia","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","publishDate":"2026-06-18T18:40:40.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5dc.com%2Fwww.fox5dc.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fslack-imgs-1.jpg","slug":"ntsb-bus-continued-nearly-half-a-mile-after-initial-crash-on-i-95-in-virginia"},{"id":"n9oses","title":"Argentina vs Austria World Cup 2026: North Texas fan hubs buzzing before Messi kickoff","excerpt":"North Texas is buzzing as Argentina and Austria fans pack local watch spots ahead of Monday's massive World Cup clash in Arlington","content":"North Texas is buzzing as Argentina and Austria fans pack local watch spots ahead of Monday's massive World Cup clash in Arlington","url":"https://www.fox4news.com/news/argentina-vs-austria-world-cup-2026-north-texas-fan-hubs-buzzing-before-arlington-kickoff","source":"FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)","author":"Amelia.Jones@fox.com (Amelia Jones)","publishDate":"2026-06-20T23:58:01.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fh-5p-wc-fans-austria_argentina_00.00.16.42.jpg","slug":"argentina-vs-austria-world-cup-2026-north-texas-fan-hubs-buzzing-before-messi-kickoff"},{"id":"nkeeo4","title":"Israel and Hezbollah agree to halt fighting as U.S. and Iran talks hang in the balance","excerpt":"Israel and the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group agreed Friday to halt the heavy fighting in southern Lebanon that had threatened to unravel an interim agreement between the United States and Iran to end their war, officials said. Neither Israel nor Hezbollah immediately confirmed the truce...","content":"Israel and the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group agreed Friday to halt the heavy fighting in southern Lebanon that had threatened to unravel an interim agreement between the United States and Iran to end their war, officials said. Neither Israel nor Hezbollah immediately confirmed the truce.\n\n\n\nIt came after a heavy exchange of fire killed 47 people in Lebanon and four Israeli soldiers.\n\n\n\nHezbollah and Israel went to war shortly after the outbreak of the wider conflict, with Hezbollah firing rockets and drones at civilian communities in northern Israel and Israel seizing large swaths of southern Lebanon.\n\n\n\nThe interim agreement to end the Iran war has already reopened the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran effectively closed, cutting the global economy off from significant supplies of oil and natural gas. The deal would also relaunch talks on Iran’s nuclear program, the core issue over which Israel and the U.S. began the war on Feb. 28.\n\n\n\nBut the accord already faces threats, chiefly from Lebanon, with the fighting there leading to a delay in the start of talks planned for Friday in Switzerland. The agreement calls for a halt to military operations in Lebanon and for its sovereignty to be respected. Neither Israel nor Hezbollah is a party to the deal.\n\n\n\nIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to keep Israeli forces in southern Lebanon until the threat is eliminated. Hezbollah has refused to halt its attacks unless Israel commits to withdrawing from Lebanon, which Iran says is also a condition of the deal.\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWar with Iran\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 18\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat's in the U.S.-Iran agreement? Here's what to know\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTrump administration\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJun 17\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tG7 leaders back Trump's deal to end Iran war as more details of it emerge\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\n\nFiring goes on along Lebanese border\n\n\n\nHours after officials told news organizations about the truce, Israeli artillery fire could still be heard from northern Israel along the Lebanese border, and a large explosion was seen erupting inside Lebanon, according to an AP journalist in northern Israel.\n\n\n\nWord of the attempt to halt the fighting came from two regional officials and a U.S. official. The effort was mediated by Qatar, the U.S. and Iran, the regional officials said. The three officials were not authorized to comment publicly and spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity.\n\n\n\nFighting between Israel and Hezbollah was supposed to end at 4 p.m. local time, according to a second U.S. official who was not authorized to speak publicly and also spoke on condition of anonymity.\n\n\n\nA Hezbollah official said an agreement to stop fighting could be announced soon, but he stopped short of confirming it was in place. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly.\n\n\n\nNetanyahu’s office did not immediately comment. However, Netanyahu posted Friday on X that, on his orders, the Israeli army had “struck powerfully” 150 Hezbollah targets, killing dozens of militants.\n\n\n\nMilitary spokesman Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin said the military has not received different instructions from the government. He said Israeli forces were operating in a “forward defense zone” and would continue doing so.\n\n\n\nThe Israeli ambassador to the U.S., Yechiel Leiter, posted on X that Israel “remains firmly committed to an immediate ceasefire” if Hezbollah honors the agreement and ceases hostilities.\n\n\n\nIranian and U.S. officials cancel travel to Switzerland\n\n\n\nIranian officials did not travel as planned to Switzerland, insisting that the fighting in Lebanon must stop before the talks can take place, according to the two regional officials, an Iranian official and a fourth person familiar with the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive conversations behind the scenes. U.S. Vice President JD Vance also postponed his trip.\n\n\n\nThe future talks are supposed to bring about a permanent end to the conflict.\n\n\n\nOn Friday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said consultations through mediators were ongoing regarding the next phase of negotiations to draft a final agreement.\n\n\n\nBecause the initial deal was signed digitally earlier this week, the talks in Switzerland were not urgent, and plans were underway to hold a meeting in the coming days, he said.\n\n\n\nFighting forces families to flee from villages\n\n\n\nThe Israeli military said four soldiers, including a lieutenant colonel, were killed in an attack on a tank in a village near the southern Lebanese city of Nabatiyeh. An explosive drone attack wounded another five, military officials added.\n\n\n\nIsrael then launched multiple strikes against “Hezbollah infrastructure sites” in Nabatiyeh and other areas, according to a military statement, which accused the militant group of “blatant ceasefire violations.”\n\n\n\nLater, the military said it also struck targets in the Bekaa Valley in eastern Lebanon, with Lebanese media saying the village of Douris was hit.\n\n\n\n“Israel will not tolerate attacks on our soldiers or on our territory, and it will exact a very heavy price from Hezbollah for these attacks,” Netanyahu said in a statement.\n\n\n\nHezbollah acknowledged targeting Israeli tanks and said its attacks were in response to what it called Israel’s own violation of the ceasefire. It said the attacks came after Israeli forces attempted to reach the northern side of Ali al-Taher hilltop, a strategic point that overlooks Nabatiyeh and that Israeli troops have been trying to capture.\n\n\n\nIn southern Lebanon, many were forced to flee their villages.\n\n\n\n“The situation is lawless, we couldn’t stay,” said Mustafa Zain, who was with his six daughters in a pickup truck.\n\n\n\nIsrael’s actions have created a rift between Israel and the U.S., with Trump becoming increasingly critical of his close ally Netanyahu, who is also facing increasing criticism at home.\n\n\n\nMuch still needs to be resolved\n\n\n\nThe discussions in Switzerland were expected to focus on Iran’s nuclear program. Tehran maintains it is peaceful, though it has highly enriched uranium that could be used to build multiple atomic bombs, should it choose to do so, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency.\n\n\n\nThose talks are expected to be difficult. The 2015 nuclear deal, which Trump scrapped during his first term, took more than 18 months to negotiate.\n\n\n\nThe interim deal gives negotiators 60 days to come up with a nuclear agreement, but that can be extended. It outlines lucrative incentives if Iran does reach a new agreement, including the eventual lifting of all international sanctions and a $300 billion fund for postwar reconstruction.\n\n\n\nAlready Iran has won some concessions. Following the signing of the interim deal, the U.S. lifted its blockade of Iran’s ports and is allowing it to sell its oil freely. The deal also calls for Iran’s assets to be unfrozen — though it’s not clear how quickly.\n\n\n\n___\n\n\n\nGambrell reported from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Madhani reported from Zurich. Associated Press journalists David Rising in Bangkok, Abby Sewell and Bassem Mroue in Beirut, Samy Magdy in Cairo, Malak Harb in Tyre, Lebanon, Munir Ahmed in Islamabad and Areej Hazboun in Jerusalem contributed to this story.","url":"https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/israeli-military-strikes-in-southern-lebanon-in-intense-fighting-as-u-s-iran-talks-postponed/4038611/","source":"NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)","author":"Eric Cunningham, Jon Gambrell and Aamer Madhani | The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-19T04:27:58.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thetrophyclub.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nbcdfw.com%2F2026%2F06%2FGettyImages-2282361457.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26strip%3Dall%26fit%3D6633%2C4422","slug":"israel-and-hezbollah-agree-to-halt-fighting-as-us-and-iran-talks-hang-in-the-balance"},{"id":"nmn4cr","title":"George W. Bush and Michelle Obama have sweet reunion, complete with a mint moment","excerpt":"George W. Bush and Michelle Obama paid homage to their 2018 viral moment when the two attended the opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago on Thursday, June 18.\n\n\n\nAfter more than a decade of planning and construction, Barack Obama, Michelle Obama and their daughters, Malia and Sasha ...","content":"George W. Bush and Michelle Obama paid homage to their 2018 viral moment when the two attended the opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago on Thursday, June 18.\n\n\n\nAfter more than a decade of planning and construction, Barack Obama, Michelle Obama and their daughters, Malia and Sasha Obama, were on site to see the Obama Presidential Center finally open to the public. Also in attendance were all the former living presidents and first ladies, excluding President Donald Trump and Melania Trump. At the event, Bush caught up with friend Michelle Obama and the two almost re-created their funny moment in 2018 when he handed her a mint at John McCain’s funeral.\n\n\n\nThis time, the duo smiled and posed together as Michelle Obama held a tin box of Altoids. Photographers captured the sweet interaction between the two, as well as a group snap of the Obamas, Bushes, Clintons and Bidens posing together.\n\n\n\nIn April, Bush opened up about his friendship with Michelle Obama in a TODAY interview with daughter Jenna Bush Hager to celebrate the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary. During their talk, he recalled the exchange the two had at McCain’s funeral.\n\n\n\n“I get a little antsy, as I’m sure you know. And I was sitting next to Michelle, that’s who I sit next to at funerals,” he told Jenna.\n\n\n\nBush continued, “I was kinda teasing her and stuff, and I slipped her an Altoid. Not as a joke, but I thought she might want one.”\n\n\n\nHe remembered after they left the service, Jenna informed him in the car that the moment was trending.\n\n\n\n“I didn’t know what trending meant,” he quipped.\n\n\n\nBush then explained why he thought the interaction went viral.\n\n\n\n“It turns out the country is starved to see a white center right Republican and an African-American center left Democrat having fun, and being able to converse, not as political figures, but as citizens,” he shared.\n\n\n\n\n\nMichelle Obama also spoke about the moment in 2018 when she was promoting her memoir, “Becoming.”\n\n\n\n“He has the presence of mind and the sense of humor to bring me a mint, and he made it a point to give me that mint right then and there and that’s the beauty of George Bush,” she praised.\n\n\n\nShe further gushed about their friendship in a TODAY interview with Jenna in December 2019. Michelle Obama said that whenever she and Bush reunite they catch up on stories about their children and parents.\n\n\n\n“Our values are the same. We disagree on policy, but we don’t disagree on humanity. We don’t disagree about love and compassion,” she added. \n\n\n\nThis story first appeared on TODAY.com. 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