Trump posts doctored image of himself swimming in Lincoln memorial pool
President Donald Trump shared a series of posts late Friday, including an AI-generated image depicting himself and top officials in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and others contrasting what he portrayed as the pool’s past and future appearance.
The posts come after he announced plans to renovate the Reflecting Pool, underscoring how digital imagery is being used to shape public messaging around real-world projects and political narratives.
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The president has frequently employed social media and AI-generated images to make political statements, using them to promote policy ideas and hit out at predecessors.
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In one image posted to the Truth Social platform, Trump appears with a broad grin, giving a thumbs-up as he reclines on a golden inflatable lounger while floating in the iconic pool on the National Mall.
Also depicted in the AI-generated image are Vice President JD Vance, who is likewise shown giving a thumbs-up, along with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, while the Washington Monument rises in the background.
Other images shared by Trump late on Friday included two depictions of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool filled with clear blue water, described in the posts as “American Flag Blue.”
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Another post placed two images of the reflecting pool side by side: the left labeled “Hussein Obama” and showed the water looking dirty and filled with algae, with a caption claiming it was taken in September 2012, while the right is labeled “Trump” and shows the same pool with clear, bright blue water, captioned “Coming Soon.”
Text accompanying the images read: “This is what our Country was before, and after, ‘TRUMP!’”
Trump announced plans in April to renovate the pool with an “American flag blue” surface, estimating a $1.5 million price tag and coming after a larger, Obama-era renovation in 2012.
He said work had been underway on the refurbishment project to clean the granite basin and apply an industrial-grade coating.
Trump’s Triumphal Arch
Meanwhile, the Department of the Interior presented updated plans last month for Trump’s proposed Triumphal Arch in Washington, D.C., including a rendering of the monument.
As Newsweek reported previously, the Triumphal Arch would be a 250‑foot‑tall arch at Memorial Circle on Columbia Island, a National Park Service site at the Virginia end of the Arlington Memorial Bridge, across the Potomac from the Lincoln Memorial and near Arlington National Cemetery.
Previous plans indicated it would be modeled on classical European triumphal arches, particularly Paris’s Arc de Triomphe, with an ivory-colored design featuring gold accents such as large eagles and four lions at the base, topped by a winged, Lady Liberty–style figure.
Family of bride who was medically evacuated from Japan honeymoon issues ‘good news’
Sarah Danh, the San Antonio bride who was flown back to the U.S. after suffering a terrifying medical emergency on her honeymoon in Japan, is showing signs of recovery.
The 27-year-old labor and delivery nurse suffered acute liver failure on the second day of her trip to Japan and returned to Texas on an emergency medical evacuation flight. The cause of the liver failure is unclear.
Since she was first hospitalised abroad on April 9, Danh has remained in a coma and on life support.
However, on Thursday, Danh’s uncle Khang Le issued an update about his niece’s condition on Facebook.
“Hello everyone, I want to share some good news about Sarah Danh,” Le wrote. “Since my last update, Sarah’s condition has been improving each day, and she is physically getting stronger. She is no longer on life support and is breathing on her own.”
He continued: “She has also been able to wiggle her toes and move her arms. Although her physical condition is improving, she is still far from being able to do basic things such as taking a sip of water, eating, controlling her fingers, opening her mouth, or saying any words.
“Her memory seems to come and go. She has been able to express discomfort, sadness, and happiness, and she smiles, cries, and even giggles when I say silly things to get a reaction from her. Her emotions seem to be present, but they often come and go.
“This morning, the doctors tested her strength and helped her stand. With assistance, Sarah was able to take a few small steps. I truly believe the prayers and support you have all provided have given Sarah the strength and courage to keep fighting for her life. In the coming months, Sarah will need both physical and cognitive therapy once she is transferred out of the ICU.”
Danh returned to the U.S. on April 21. A GoFundMe set up to help cover her medical expenses raised more than $187,000 and has since been taken down.
The fundraiser said the bride and groom, Luke Gradl, 28, had been married for a week when they went to Japan on their “dream honeymoon trip.”
“They were so excited to start celebrating their marriage together, looking forward to exploring a new country and making memories as newlyweds,” the page said. “But while in Japan only for two days, Sarah suddenly became very ill and was rushed to the ER, where she was diagnosed with acute liver failure.”
In a statement shared with People magazine, Gradle and Danh’s mother, Le Le, thanked everyone who had supported the GoFundMe and shared well wishes.
“Whether we know you personally or you reached out from somewhere far away, your kindness, prayers, and support helped carry us through one of the hardest times in our lives,” they said. “You gave us comfort, strength, and hope when we needed it most.”
How eating habits could influence Parkinson’s disease risk, according to experts
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Growing observational research suggests that long-term dietary patterns may influence Parkinson’s risk, age at onset and possibly severity of symptoms.
Mediterranean-style eating, in particular, has been associated with lower risk and possibly milder disease.
That said, there isn’t a single food that causes or prevents disease, according to Dr. Michael S. Valdez, a California-based physician with advanced training in neurology.
Growing observational research suggests that long-term dietary patterns may influence Parkinson’s risk, age at onset and possibly severity of symptoms. (iStock)
“When we talk about Parkinson’s and similar conditions, it helps to zoom out,” he told Fox News Digital. “In many cases, it’s the overall pattern over years that matters.”
The brain is especially sensitive to chronic inflammation, oxidative stress and vascular health, which is how well blood flows to brain tissue, according to the doctor.
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“Another key point is that neurodegenerative diseases develop slowly,” Valdez pointed out. “Changes in movement or cognition often appear years after underlying changes in the brain have already started.”
“That means lifestyle factors, including diet, are part of a much larger timeline that also includes genetics, environmental exposures, sleep and physical activity.”
Foods that could delay disease
No. 1: Mediterranean and MIND diets
Dr. Rebecca Gilbert, a seasoned neurologist and the chief mission officer at the American Parkinson Disease Association in New York, confirmed that the best foods for brain health are those that make up the MIND or Mediterranean diets.
“These diets emphasize whole grains, vegetables (especially green leafy vegetables), nuts, legumes and berries,” Gilbert told Fox News Digital. “Fish is the preferred animal protein, and olive oil is the preferred fat.”
Mediterranean-style eating, in particular, has been associated with lower risk and possibly milder disease. (iStock)
Studies have suggested that among those diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, adherence to the MIND or Mediterranean diets prior to diagnosis was associated with later onset of the disease, according to the doctor.
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“These diets are good for the brain because they are rich in antioxidants and other anti-inflammatory nutrients that keep neurons healthy,” she said. “The diets also support clean blood vessels to the brain, which provide adequate blood flow containing the nutrients and oxygen that neurons need.”
No. 2: Flavonoid-rich foods
“Blueberries, strawberries, apples, tea and red wine in moderation have been associated with lower PD risk in large cohorts,” Amanda Hare, an expert nurse practitioner in the field of neurology and movement disorders, who is also a medical liaison at Rune Labs, told Fox News Digital.
The South Carolina-based expert cited a Harvard study that found men with the highest flavonoid intake had about 40% lower disease risk.
“A responsible expert would place diet in that broader context rather than overselling any single food.”
“Anthocyanins — the pigments in red/purple berries — are the subclass with the most consistent signal,” she said. “These compounds have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects and may cross the blood-brain barrier.”
No. 3: Coffee and caffeinated tea
Large studies have shown that regular coffee consumption is associated with lower Parkinson’s risk, according to Hare, although a direct cause can’t be proven.
Caffeine has been found to protect brain cells in animal studies by blocking a specific brain receptor called the adenosine A2A receptor, she said.
“The effect is stronger in men; hormone therapy appears to modify it in women,” Hare added.
Scientists have found early signs of the disease — clumps of a protein called alpha-synuclein — in the nerves of the digestive system. (iStock)
No. 4: Fatty fish and omega-3 sources
“Evidence is more suggestive than definitive, but diets higher in omega-3s – salmon, sardines, mackerel, walnuts and flaxseed – correlate with lower risk and may support general neuronal health,” Hare said.
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No. 5: Fiber and fermented foods
In some cases, Parkinson’s pathology may begin in the gut, and gastrointestinal symptoms, such as constipation, can precede diagnosis, experts agree.
Scientists have found early signs of the disease — clumps of a protein called alpha-synuclein — in the nerves of the digestive system.
Large studies have shown that regular coffee consumption is associated with lower Parkinson’s risk, according to Hare, although a direct cause can’t be proven. (iStock)
“Constipation is one of the strongest prodromal symptoms, often predating diagnosis by a decade or more,” Hare told Fox News Digital.
“Diets supporting a diverse gut microbiome – high fiber, fermented foods like yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut and kimchi – are an active research area, though we don’t yet have randomized trial evidence that changing your microbiome changes Parkinson’s risk.”
Foods associated with higher risk
No. 1: Dairy (particularly milk)
“This is a consistent but still-debated finding,” Hare said. “Multiple large cohorts have found that higher milk consumption is associated with modestly elevated PD risk, particularly in men.”
The signal is specific to milk, she noted, as cheese and yogurt don’t show the same consistent association.
Recent research, including the Nurses’ Health Study in 2025, has linked high ultraprocessed food intake to higher odds of early Parkinson’s symptoms. (iStock)
No. 2: Ultraprocessed foods
Recent research, including the Nurses’ Health Study in 2025, has linked high ultraprocessed food intake to higher odds of early Parkinson’s symptoms. This supports broader evidence of processed foods’ association with systemic inflammation, Hare noted.
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No. 3: Pesticide exposure via diet
Exposure to paraquat and rotenone, which are toxic chemicals often used as pesticides, are among the strongest environmental risk factors for Parkinson’s, according to Hare.
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“Eating organic produce when possible … is a reasonable precaution, though the bulk of pesticide risk in the Parkinson’s literature relates to occupational exposure, not dietary,” she noted.
No. 4: Excess saturated fat and red/processed meat
“Associations exist, but are less robust than the dairy or ultraprocessed findings,” Hare said.
There are some limitations and caveats for all of these dietary risk associations, she noted.
“Associations exist, but are less robust than the dairy or ultraprocessed findings,” the expert said about red meat consumption. (iStock)
“Epidemiology does not equal causation,” she emphasized. “Nearly all of the above comes from observational studies.”
Lifestyle behaviors can also come into play – people who eat Mediterranean diets, for example, also exercise more, smoke less and have more resources.
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“Diet is one lever among several,” Hare noted. “Exercise has stronger evidence than any food for both preventing Parkinson’s and slowing progression. Sleep quality, cognitive engagement and avoidance of head injury also matter.”
“A responsible expert would place a diet in that broader context rather than overselling any single food.”
What to know about Spirit Airlines as it says it is ‘winding down all operations’
Spirit Airlines says that it has “started an orderly wind-down of our operations, effective immediately” while the outcome of talks between the airline and the federal government over a $500 million rescue deal for the remains unclear.
Spirit Airlines final flight was flight 1833 which travelled from Detroit to Dallas and landed early Saturday morning just after midnight as the airline says it flew more than 50,000 passengers over the past day and is working to get more than 1,300 crew safely home to their bases.
A spokesperson for Spirit also said that the majority of the airline’s employees found out about the airline’s closure primarily through media reports that they were about to lose their jobs.
The airline was scheduled to operate 277 flights Saturday, according to data from Airline Data Inc, which have now all been cancelled.
“To our Guests: all flights have been cancelled, and customer service is no longer available,” Spirit said in a statement on its website. “We are proud of the impact of our ultra-low-cost model on the industry over the last 34 years and had hoped to serve our Guests for many years to come.”
The Wall Street Journal first reported that Spirit was preparing to shut down operations early Saturday.
Earlier Friday, President Donald Trump said an announcement about the airline rescue deal was possible.
Workers at Spirit Airlines wait for passengers to arrive for their flights at O’Hare Airport on March 10, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
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When asked if the administration had decided against bailing out Spirit Airlines, Trump told reporters on Friday, “I guess we’re looking at it. If we could do it, we do it, but only if it’s a good deal.”
“No institution’s been able to do it,” he continued. “I said ‘I’d like to save the jobs,’ but we’ll have an announcement sometime today. We gave them, we gave them a final proposal.”
ABC News has reached out to the White House for additional comment.
A spokesperson for Spirit Airlines declined to comment on ongoing discussions.
“Spirit is operating as usual,” an airline spokesperson said in a statement earlier Friday before the release of its latest statement announcing the winding down of operations.
A Spirit Airlines plane lands at Harry Reid International Airport on October 14, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Other airlines have responded to the news, saying they will be ready to help stranded passengers in the event that Spirit shuts down.
The Department of Transportation announced that majority of the airlines will be capping tickets prices for Spirit travelers who need to rebook their cancelled flights, and some carriers have even reduced fares on high volume routes where Spirit used to operate.
American Airlines told ABC News it will offer fare caps on main cabin tickets for routes they share with Spirit.
Similarly, United Airlines said they’re “preparing to support Spirit customers in the event of a shut down.”
“We are ready to support customers who may be impacted if Spirit Airlines ceases operations, with a focus on helping people continue their travel plans with low-fare options,” Frontier Airlines posted Friday on X.
ABC News previously reported that Spirit could run out of the cash it needs to keep operating within days, not weeks, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Spirit filed for bankruptcy for the second time last August — having previously filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in November 2024 — to restructure financially and “reduce its cost structure,” with hopes of emerging from Chapter 11 by the spring or summer of 2026.
The soaring price of jet fuel amid the ongoing war in Iran has had widespread impact on airlines and travel expert Katy Nastro, of airfare monitoring site Going, previously told ABC News that Spirit could be out of time to try and turn things around.
“It’s never a good sign to file bankruptcy to begin with, but a second within six months, even worse,” Nastro said. “Spirit suggested that they were going to be able to come out of bankruptcy this time by the spring. We’re in the spring now, we have higher jet fuel prices — this is a recipe for disaster for them.”
What travelers need to know about Spirit Airlines shutting down
Bradley Akubuiro, a crisis expert and former Boeing spokesperson, told ABC News that losing a budget airline like Spirit will raise the floor on airfares.
“Frontier, Allegiant, and Breeze are still flying, but Spirit was the biggest, and in the markets it dominated — Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, a lot of the Caribbean — there isn’t another carrier ready to backfill at the same price tomorrow,” he explained. “The pain isn’t immediate. It’s structural. A fare that used to be $89 is $140 six months from now, and most consumers won’t connect the two.”
When airlines liquidate, they immediately cease operations without notice, which means that passengers will be stranded and employees will not show up to work.
Spirit Airlines is telling travelers to not go to the airport as all flights have been cancelled and that they will automatically issue refunds for any flights purchased through Spirit with a credit or debit card to the original form of payment. The airline said that guests who booked flights via a travel agent should contact the travel agent directly to request a refund.
Compensation for people who booked flights using any other methods, including a voucher, credit or Free Spirit points, will be determined at a later date through the bankruptcy process, the airline said.
“Unfortunately, despite the Company’s efforts, the recent material increase in oil prices and other pressures on the business have significantly impacted Spirit’s financial outlook,” the airline said in its statement. “With no additional funding available to the Company, Spirit had no choice but to begin this wind-down.”
United Airlines announced Saturday morning that for the next two weeks, customers who were booked to travel on Spirit can get one way ticket on United flights from most cities where Spirit previously operated, including Atlanta, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Las Vegas, Miami, Newark, New Orleans and Orlando.
The airline says it has capped most of its fares at $199, though exceptions apply, with longer flights not priced higher than $299. Travelers will need to enter their Spirit confirmation number and verify they were scheduled to travel between May 2 through May 16 in order to be qualify for these special fares.
American Airlines has also launched a website which displays rescue fares to and from a range of domestic and international destinations, so those scheduled to travel with Spirit on those routes can rebook their travel with American.
The airline says it’s also working to add additional capacity, like flying bigger planes and adding more flights on routes where Spirit used to fly, to accommodate as many passengers as possible. American says it operates at majority of the operates and routes Spirit used to serve at.
There is generally no airline assistance when it comes to helping stranded passengers after an airline shuts down operations.
For any ticketed passengers scheduled to fly Spirit or already in the middle of their trip, below are some tips from travel experts on how to navigate the situation.
Don’t immediately cancel your flight, Nastro advised, adding that travelers who cancel forfeit their right to a refund. And make sure to keep all records and receipts.
If you booked with a credit card, you can dispute the charge with your credit card company and likely get the money back.
There is less protection if you booked with a debit card, but you can still contact your company to see if you can get reimbursed.
If you have travel insurance, she reminded customers to read the fine print as not all of them cover this type of scenario.
Per the Department of Transportation, customers could consider filing a proof of claim in the bankruptcy proceeding to try and get a partial refund, but the claim will be considered along with all the other creditors that the airline owes money to and you may only get a small portion of your money back.
If you’re stranded, check options with other airlines that might be able to offer relief flights, fare caps or emergency fares, like they would do after a big weather event.
JetBlue lawsuit raises airline pricing questions
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Booking a flight can feel like a guessing game. You search once, spot a decent price, come back later and suddenly it is higher. Most people shrug and assume demand changed. Now, a new lawsuit against JetBlue is challenging that idea.
The proposed class action claims the airline tracked a customer’s behavior during the booking process for the purpose of setting or adjusting ticket prices. According to the complaint, that data was collected without clear consent and may have included browsing activity and other user characteristics. The lawsuit also alleges that customers were not informed if their data was being shared or sold to third parties.
JetBlue strongly disputes the allegation. The airline says fares depend on demand and seat availability, not personal browsing behavior. Still, the case taps into a growing concern that goes far beyond one airline.
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A new lawsuit against JetBlue raises questions about how airfare prices are set. (Joan Valls/Urbanandsport/NurPhoto)
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What the JetBlue lawsuit claims about pricing data
The lawsuit, filed by New York resident Andrew Phillips in federal court in New York, alleges that JetBlue monitored user activity on its website using tracking tools while he searched for flights. According to the complaint, that data was used to help adjust prices in real time.
It also claims that when a user searched for a flight, left the site and later returned to complete the booking, the fare increased. The filing suggests this may have been tied to tracking technology rather than normal pricing changes.
The complaint further alleges that this data was collected without clear disclosure and that users may not have been aware of how their information was being gathered or used.
“Consumers should not have to have their privacy rights violated to participate in the digital race for airline tickets,” the lawsuit alleges.
The airline disputes these claims. In a public statement, JetBlue said it does not use personal data or browsing history to set individual prices and that all customers have access to the same fares at the same time.
CyberGuy reached out to JetBlue for additional comment, but did not hear back before our deadline.
The bigger issue: surveillance pricing in airlines
The lawsuit centers on a concept called surveillance pricing. That refers to companies using personal data to adjust prices for different people. Surveillance pricing extends beyond airlines. It has become a broader concern as more companies rely on AI and advanced analytics.
In theory, two people could search for the same flight at the same time and see different prices based on factors like location, device type or browsing history. Companies rarely confirm this practice outright, but consumer advocates have raised concerns for years.
Airlines have long used dynamic pricing, which changes fares based on demand. The key question here is whether personal data plays a role in that calculation.
How AI is changing airline pricing behind the scenes
Many carriers now rely on artificial intelligence to analyze booking patterns, predict demand shifts and adjust fares in real time. We recently reported on this shift, showing how AI is reshaping the way travelers book flights and how prices are set across the industry. These systems can process large amounts of data at once, including route demand, seasonal trends and competitor pricing.
While airlines say this improves efficiency, it can also make pricing feel less predictable to the average traveler. That is what makes the current lawsuit stand out. It raises the question of whether AI-driven pricing could go a step further by factoring in more detailed data about how people search and book, something airlines like JetBlue say they do not use for individual pricing.
Travelers often see prices change between searches, but the reasons are not always clear. (Chris J. Ratcliffe/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
JetBlue’s viral response and why it matters
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Part of the lawsuit points to a social media exchange that quickly drew attention. A customer posted about a $230 jump in ticket price after checking a flight the day before while trying to book travel for a funeral.
In response, JetBlue suggested clearing cookies or using an incognito window. The comment was later deleted. According to the lawsuit, that response appeared to acknowledge that browsing behavior could influence pricing.
JetBlue disputes that interpretation. The airline said the reply came from a customer service employee and was a mistake. It also stated that clearing cookies or using private browsing would not change the fares available for purchase.
Even so, the exchange struck a nerve. For many travelers, it reinforced a long-standing suspicion that repeated searches or personal data might affect what they pay, even as airlines deny using that information for pricing.
Why airline ticket prices change so fast
Before assuming the worst, it helps to understand how airline pricing works today. Airlines use complex systems that adjust fares constantly. Prices can change within minutes based on demand, available seats, route popularity and competitor pricing.
If a flight starts filling up, the price usually rises. That means a price jump after you return to a search does not automatically point to tracking. It could simply reflect someone else booking a seat or increased demand.
Still, the lawsuit raises a valid concern about transparency. Travelers rarely know what factors are driving the price they see.
What this means to you
JetBlue says it does not tailor prices based on your digital footprint. According to the airline, you are not paying more because you searched twice or used a specific device. Instead, fares shift based on broader factors like seat availability, timing and demand on a route.
That said, prices can still feel unpredictable. Comparing options across platforms remains one of the best ways to avoid overpaying. Acting quickly when you find a fare you like can also make a difference, especially on popular routes.
If you are concerned about tracking, simple steps like using private browsing or switching devices may help limit how much of your activity is visible during repeated searches.
Some travelers also use a VPN to mask their location. While airlines like JetBlue say pricing does not depend on personal data like IP address or browsing history, a VPN can still add a layer of privacy by reducing how much information is shared during the booking process.
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JetBlue denies using personal data or browsing history to set individual ticket prices. (Greg Lovett/Palm Beach Post)
Kurt’s key takeaways
If you have ever felt like flight prices change in ways that do not quite make sense, you are not alone. This lawsuit taps into a bigger question about how much companies know about us and how that information gets used. Airlines like JetBlue say personal data isn’t part of pricing. Still, the way prices change can feel confusing and unpredictable. For now, the best move is to compare prices, take your time and do not assume the first fare you see is the best one.
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WWE star Royce Keys talks grinding on the indies with Jacob Fatu before reaching pro wrestling pinnacle
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Before Royce Keys was picking apart opponents in WWE, he was wrestling and working with future stars on the independent scene in the Bay Area.
Keys performed for West Coast Pro along with fellow WWE star Jacob Fatu before each of them took gigantic strides into becoming the superstars fans cheer for today. West Coast Pro owner Scott Bregante detailed the company’s rise and impact on the industry in an interview with Fox News Digital before its shows took place during WrestleMania week last month.
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Royce Keys looks on in the ring during WWE’s Royal Rumble at Riyadh Season Stadium at KAFD in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Jan. 31, 2026. (Andrew Timms/WWE)
WWE SmackDown’s newest big man said West Coast Pro was a different experience than a lot of other places he worked on.
“A lot. Scott is one of my partners from way back. He knows everything that I’ve been through. Me and him have been through some things together,” Keys told Fox News Digital. “Definitely the West Coast has a different feel from any other place I’ve been. I’m not knocking any other place.
“The West Coast man, I think we grind harder, we get with it, we take what we want. For me, I like to say it’s in the water out here in the Bay. You drink the water out here, it’s something different.”
Fatu, who is set to challenge Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship at Backlash next weekend, was a top guy at West Coast Pro as well. Keys said he had “no doubt” that Fatu would emerge as big of a star as he is now in WWE.
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Jacob Fatu enters the ring before his unsanctioned match against Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania 42 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on April 18, 2026. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
“That’s my dawg. We go back a dime and four pennies,” he said. “That’s my guy man. Me and him, driving in the car 10 hours to a show and back 10 hours in a beat-up Honda Civic and eating top ramen after practicing at KnokX Pro, grinding at APW and West Coast Pro. That’s my guy, man. We grinded out hard.
“Plenty of times he’s ate at my table, I ate at his table. Slept on his couch, he’s slept on my couch. That’s my guy. I’m very proud of him. I put all 10 toes down, I run with that dude seven days a week.”
The “grind” that Keys referred to helps shape pro wrestlers from all walks of life.
Long, and sometimes dangerous, car rides from venue to venue just to perform at a bingo hall or a high school gymnasium is a staple on the independent scene for many wrestlers.
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Keys wasn’t spared from it.
“I did a show in Reno one time and it was about six of us in the car,” he said. “No chains on the car. We drove through a blizzard. Normally it takes, from the Bay to get to Reno, about 3 1/2-4 hours depending on how you’re pushing the whip. But man, I was the one in the front seat driving maybe 3, 4, 5 mph through a snowstorm. It was like, you cannot see in front of you and when you could see, it almost felt like you were in a spaceship, like in ‘Star Wars, you know, like all the stars and all that stuff is coming at you, but it was snow.
“I remember driving from Oakland to Las Vegas – me and Jacob. Go wrestle, all right, well, we gotta get back. We got work the next day. Get back in the car, drive back 10 hours to the Bay from Vegas just to get the experience. I took something called a Mega Bus… leave on a Thursday, go train down at KnokX Pro with Rikishi, Gangrel, Black Pearl. Get on a bus, drive 7-8 hours to go train and have to come right back and do the same thing every week, every week, every week. This is a grind.”
But for Keys, there was no other option.
Royce Keys competes against Berto during SmackDown at SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on April 10, 2026. (Melina Pizano/WWE)
“Me, personally, I know what I want. There’s no Plan B. You gotta stick with Plan A.”
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Kareena Kapoor reveals the one thing she wants her kids to grow up with and it’s not success – The Times of India
In a clip from Kareena Kapoor Khan’s talk show What Women Want, shared on Instagram, the actor is asked what she most wants her children to grow up with. Her answer does not drift toward fame, achievement or even the glossy language of “success” that often follows children of celebrities. Instead, she lands on something far quieter and far harder to fake: kindness.It is a small answer with a surprisingly large afterlife. In the clip, Kareena says the only thing she keeps telling Saif Ali Khan is that she wants their boys to be kind. She calls kindness the most important and beautiful quality a boy or a man can have, adding that in today’s world it is often forgotten even though it is still deeply needed. She also says that when life throws a challenge at Taimur, she tells him he will be fine and that she hopes both her sons remain “kind and gentle.”That framing matters. In celebrity culture, children are often discussed through the lens of legacy, pressure and performance. Who will be more successful? Who will carry the family name forward? Who will be the next big thing? Kareena’s response cuts across that noise. She is not describing a child who must be polished into perfection. She is talking about a child who learns how to move through the world without cruelty, arrogance or entitlement.
There is also something revealing in what she leaves out. She does not say confidence, ambition or intelligence, though all of those may well matter in the kind of home she is raising her sons in. She chooses kindness because it shapes how a person treats family, strangers, colleagues and even themselves. In that sense, the comment feels less like a sweet parenting line and more like a value statement. It suggests that character, not applause, is the real inheritance she wants to pass on.That is perhaps why the clip has resonated. It lands at a time when parenting is often discussed in extremes, either as a race to build high achievers or as a performance of perfect gentleness. Kareena’s answer sits somewhere more grounded. It is not about raising children who never fail. It is about raising children who do not lose their humanity while trying to win.For an actor who has spent years at the center of public fascination, the statement also feels refreshingly uncluttered. There is no carefully packaged philosophy, no overworked line about balance or discipline. Just one clear wish, repeated with the force of conviction: kindness first. And in a culture that often rewards volume over decency, that may be the most modern ambition of all.
US warns travelers to avoid picturesque country as security rapidly worsens
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U.S. State Department officials are warning Americans to reconsider travel to an off-the-beaten-path travel destination that often draws adventurous tourists.
The State Department updated its travel advisory for Azerbaijan on April 28, warning Americans to reconsider trips to the country.
Azerbaijan sits in the South Caucasus, at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Western Asia.
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The advisory stands at a Level 3, which urges Americans to reconsider travel due to safety and security risks.
Azerbaijan, a former Soviet state known for its mud volcanoes and unique landscapes, has become a niche destination for adventurous travelers.
Azerbaijan remains under a Level 3 travel advisory by the State Department, signaling increased caution for American visitors. (iStock)
Though Azerbaijan has long been under a Level 3 advisory, the latest update adds new warnings, with the U.S. State Department advising Americans not to travel to its southern border with Iran given the risk of armed conflict.
The country borders Russia, Georgia, Armenia and Iran.
The country remains a niche destination for adventurous travelers even as U.S. officials urge caution. (iStock)
Officials say the region has faced a continued risk of Iranian drone and missile strikes since U.S.-Iran hostilities escalated in late February.
“Landmines and unexploded ordnance exist throughout this region.”
“Do not travel to the southern border region due to risk of armed conflict, unless this is your best overland exit from Iran,” the advisory states.
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The advisory also notes that terrorism is a concern in Azerbaijan, as individuals “may attack with little or no warning.”
U.S. officials also warn against traveling to the Armenian-Azeri border “due to the risk of landmines.”
The country’s status as a hidden gem for adventurous travelers is now shadowed by security warnings. (iStock)
“Landmines and unexploded ordnance exist throughout this region,” the advisory notes.
“Many of them are not marked, so it can be hard to know where they are.”
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Other areas of Azerbaijan that contain landmines are Aghdam, Aghdara, Fuzuli, Gubadli, Jabrayil, Kalbajar, Khankendi, Khojali, Khojavend, Lachın, Shusha and Zangilan.
Fox News Digital reached out to the U.S. State Department for additional comment.
U.S. officials point to ongoing instability in parts of Azerbaijan as a reason for the travel warning. (Aziz Karimov/AP)
Azerbaijan is the latest in a string of destinations flagged by American officials.
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Last month, officials issued an alert for Tirana, Albania, another budget-friendly destination, over Iran-related security concerns.
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The State Department also updated its Haiti travel advisory in April, warning Americans not to visit due to widespread kidnappings and ransom demands.
‘Killing off the country’: Iran executes dozens, arrests 4,000+ in war crackdown
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U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Tuesday accused Iran’s regime of dramatically intensifying its crackdown on dissent in the wake of the February conflict, warning that Tehran has carried out executions, mass arrests, torture and one of the world’s longest internet shutdowns while invoking national security.
In a sharply worded statement from Geneva, Türk said at least 21 people have been executed and more than 4,000 arrested on national security-related charges since Feb. 28, as the regime faces mounting scrutiny over what he described as a sweeping assault on fundamental rights.
“I am appalled that, on top of the already severe impacts of the conflict, the rights of the Iranian people continue to be stripped from them by the authorities, in harsh and brutal ways,” Türk said.
A protester holds ‘Stop executions in Iran’ and ‘Free Iran’ placards during the demonstration. Demonstrators gathered outside Downing Street in protest against executions in Iran and in support of freedom for Iran. (Vuk Valcic/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Since the start of the conflict two months ago, the U.N. said nine people have been executed in connection with the January 2026 protests, 10 for alleged membership in opposition groups, and two on espionage charges. It’s estimated that some 40,000 people were killed by regime forces during January’s uprising.
Türk warned that Iran’s broad use of vaguely defined national security laws has enabled authorities to fast-track prosecutions, deny legal counsel, and rely on coerced confessions.
“Even where national security is invoked, human rights can only be limited where strictly necessary and proportionate,” he said, calling on Tehran to halt executions, impose a moratorium on capital punishment, and immediately release those arbitrarily detained.
For many Iranian dissidents, the findings reflect an already dire reality.
A billboard depicting Iran’s supreme leaders since 1979: (L to R) Ayatollahs Ruhollah Khomeini (until 1989), Ali Khamenei (until 2026), and Mojtaba Khamenei (incumbent) is displayed above a highway in Tehran on March 10, 2026. Iran marked the appointment of Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei to replace his father as its supreme leader on March 9, 2026. (AFP/Via Getty Images)
“It is bad,” Banafsheh Zand, an Iranian-American journalist and editor of the Iran So Far Away Substack, told Fox News Digital. “They’re completely killing off the country.”
On Saturday, it was reported that Iran had executed another athlete, a 21-year-old karate champion. Sassan Azadvar Joonqani was detained in January during the anti-regime protests and was executed by the regime on Thursday, according to a report in Euronews.
Wrestling champion Saleh Mohammadi was executed by the regime in March for alleged illegal actions in January’s protests against the authorities. (The Foreign Desk)
In March, Iran executed another athlete, 19-year-old wrestling champion Saleh Mohammadi, for protesting against the regime, Fox News Digital reported.
Türk’s office said detainees have reportedly faced enforced disappearances, torture, mock executions, and televised confessions, with ethnic and religious minorities including Bahá’ís, Zoroastrians, Kurds and Baluch Iranians facing particular risk.
Ali and Kiana Rahmani accept the Nobel Peace Prize 2023 on behalf of their mother, imprisoned Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi, at Oslo City Hall in Norway on Dec. 10, 2023. (Javad Parsa/NTB/Reuters)
Among those cited by the U.N. was imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, whose condition sharply worsened Friday after what her family described as a catastrophic health crisis following months of being denied specialized care.
According to a statement from the Narges Foundation that was published Friday, Mohammadi was urgently transferred by ambulance from Zanjan Prison to a hospital after suffering two episodes of complete loss of consciousness in a single day, accompanied by severe cardiac distress. The foundation said prison doctors determined her condition could no longer be managed on-site after what her family called a “last-minute” transfer that may have come dangerously late.
Her husband, Taghi Rahmani, told Fox News Digital earlier this week that her physical condition had already become increasingly dire after what he described as a violent arrest and deteriorating prison treatment. “She has sustained severe trauma and urgently requires medical attention.”
Rahmani previously said Mohammadi’s medical team and outside specialists had pushed for treatment in Tehran due to her history of multiple heart procedures, while authorities allegedly blocked those recommendations until her condition became life-threatening. Despite her physical decline, Rahmani said, “Spiritually and mentally, Narges remains steadfast.”
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In this photo obtained by The Associated Press, tear gas is fired during an anti-government protest in Tehran, Iran, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026. (UGC via AP) (UGC via AP)
The U.N. statement, combined with Mohammadi’s emergency hospitalization, has intensified scrutiny of Iran’s prison conditions, which Türk described as marked by overcrowding, medical neglect, and severe human rights abuses.
Türk also cited dire prison conditions, including overcrowding, shortages of food, water and medicine, and denial of medical care.
The U.N. further highlighted reports of lethal violence in detention facilities, including claims that security forces killed at least five detainees in Chabahar Prison after protests over suspended food distribution.
But while dissidents welcomed the U.N.’s unusually forceful language, some also questioned whether condemnation without action can meaningfully alter conditions, especially as Iran this week was elevated to a vice-chair role on a U.N. nuclear nonproliferation committee.
“The reason why Iranians just don’t trust, don’t like and don’t want to know from the U.N.,” Zand said, is what she described as its repeated failure “to rise to the occasion of responding to the regime and holding their feet to the fire at the right time… with the right amount of pressure.”
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Iranian diaspora activists gathered in front of the German Federal Foreign Office in Berlin on Jan. 27, 2024, to protest the increase in death sentences by Iran’s Islamic Republic rulers. The demonstration was organized by the Echo Iran group. (Echo Iran/Middle East Images/AFP)
While she said the latest statement itself was important, Zand argued many view such condemnations as hollow when paired with what they see as institutional legitimacy granted to Tehran.
“They’re making a statement… fine,” she said. “But what are they gonna do about it?”