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‘No Kings’ protesters rally in cities, towns across the country

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‘No Kings’ protesters rally in cities, towns across the country

“No Kings” protesters took to the streets in more than 3,000 cities and towns across the country Saturday to again call out President Donald Trump and his polices, with organizers saying this one could be the biggest so far.

The “No Kings” protests are the latest since October and organizers said they are looking to send a message addressing what they call “the constant chaos of the Trump administration” since then.

Demonstrators take part in a “No Kings” protest during nationwide demonstrations against U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration policies, in Washington, D.C., March 28, 2026.

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From the use of federal troops for immigration enforcement, to the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal law enforcement in Minneapolis, to Trump’s war with Iran, members of the National No Kings Coalition said Americans raised their voices in protest.

“The people coming out will be asked to show up on an ongoing basis for ICE watch, for mutual aid, for support of immigrant communities, for advocacy against this illegal and catastrophic war, for voter registration and all the work of building power locally,” Leah Greenberg, co-director of Indivisible, one of the coalition’s groups, said in a statement Thursday.

A demonstrator holds an upside-down American flag during a “No Kings” protest in front of the Lincoln Memorial, amid nationwide demonstrations against U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration policies, in Washington, D.C., March 28, 2026.

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Streets from coast to coast were filled with marchers who carried homemade signs, sang songs and chanted against Trump’s policies, actions and rhetoric. There were no reports of violence or disturbances in any of the rallies.

A man dressed as Benjamin Franklin takes part in a “No Kings” protest against President Donald Trump’s administration policies, in Boston, March 28, 2026.

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The organizers, from groups that include the ACLU, National Action Network and the United Federation of Teachers, said that they have over 3,200 events planned across cities and are expecting it to be bigger than the October event, which they say drew more than 7 million protesters.

An aerial view shows people marching near the Georgia state Capitol building during the “No Kings” national day of protest in Atlanta, on March 28, 2026.

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Saturday marks the third “No Kings” demonstration since Trump returned office.

Demonstrators hold signs and cheer by the roadside as a part of a No Kings protest, on March 28, 2026, in Shelbyville, Kentucky.

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They have called for protesters to be peaceful just like last time, when there were no disturbances or reports of violence.

Demonstrators hold signs during a “No Kings” protest against President Donald Trump’s administration policies, in New York, March 28, 2026.

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In New York City, the rally began in Columbus Circle, near Trump International Luxury Hotel, and marched down over 20 blocks, according to protesters. It included a who’s who of celebrities, including actor Robert de Niro.

In Minneapolis, which saw tens of thousands of protesters hit the streets in January and February following the Good and Pretti killings, Sen. Bernie Sanders and Bruce Springsteen are scheduled to speak at the event there, according to “No Kings” organizers.

“We are the flagship rally of No kings day because we showed the world how you do it you all!” activist and writer Lizz Winstead told the Minneapolis crowd.

Demonstrators hold signs during a “No Kings” protest against U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration policies, in St. Paul, Minnesota, March 28, 2026.

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The demonstrations weren’t only limited to cities in the U.S. as protesters in other countries held “No Kings” protests as well.

In Rome and London, the streets were filled with demonstrators.

The White House and other allies have not commented on this weekend’s events, but in the past they and some Republicans argued he protests were “hate America” rallies.

PHOTO: "No Kings" demonstrators hold a rally in Lexington, Mass., on March 28, 2026, across the street from the Lexington Battle Green, where the first battle of the American Revolution took place. — “No Kings” demonstrators hold a rally in Lexington, Mass., on March 28, 2026, across the street from the Lexington Battle Green, where the first battle of the American Revolution took place. The old yellow building is Buckman Tavern, where revolutionaries gathered and waited for the British ahead of the battle.

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Trump himself dismissed the protests in October telling reporters, “I’m not a king,” prior to the rallies.

A man holds a sign reading “Impeach Trump” as he takes part in the “No Kings” national day of protest in Howell, Michigan, on March 28, 2026.

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Afterward, the president re-posted an AI-generated video on his social media platform showing him piloting a fighter jet, appearing to dumping excrement on protesters.

The White House did not comment on the video. House Speaker Mike Johnson, however, came to Trump’s defense.

“The president uses social media to make the point. You can argue he’s probably the most effective person who’s ever used social media for that,” Johnson told reporters on Oct. 20. “He is using satire to make a point. He is not calling for the murder of his political opponents.”

Baseball is changing forever with robot ump challenges

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March 29, 2026

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Baseball is changing forever with robot ump challenges

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For generations, baseball has followed a simple rule. The umpire calls balls and strikes, and that call stands. That changes now. This season, Major League Baseball is introducing something that once felt unthinkable. Players can challenge an umpire’s call and let technology decide the outcome.

It is called the Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System, or ABS. Most fans already know it by another name. The robot ump. And whether you love it or hate it, the game is stepping into a new era.

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Replay of an automated ball-strike challenge appears on the video board during an AAA MiLB game between the Buffalo Bisons and Worcester Red Sox at Polar Park in Worcester, Mass., May 5, 2023. (Erica Denhoff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

What is the MLB robot ump challenge system?

At a basic level, ABS uses advanced cameras to track every pitch with precision. It creates a digital strike zone that removes guesswork. But MLB is not handing full control to machines just yet.

Instead, this is a hybrid system. Human umpires still make every call on the field. Players now have a limited way to challenge those calls when they believe something was missed. So, the umpire still runs the game. Technology simply keeps them honest.

How the robot ump actually sees every pitch

The system uses a network of high-speed cameras placed around the stadium to track the baseball in three dimensions. It measures the pitch as it crosses home plate and compares it to a digital strike zone that is customized to each batter’s height.

All of that happens in milliseconds. The result is sent almost instantly to the scoreboard, which is why the challenge feels fast and seamless instead of disruptive.

Scott Jacka, senior director of technology development strategy at T-Mobile, told CyberGuy, “T-Mobile’s private 5G network enables the real-time transmission of pitch data to the ABS operator during ABS challenges. As pitches are tracked by cameras around the field, that data is transmitted quickly and reliably to the ABS system operator in the press box, who can then deliver the results back to the field within seconds.

“ABS depends on fast, reliable data transmission in a live game environment. T-Mobile’s private 5G network is designed to provide secure, low-latency connectivity through a dedicated spectrum in every U.S. MLB stadium. This helps pitch data move quickly and consistently, so decisions can be delivered without disrupting the rhythm of play.”

How the challenge system works during a game

The process is surprisingly simple and fast. Each team starts with two challenges per game. Only the pitcher, catcher or batter can call for one. No dugout help. No replay delays.

The player signals by tapping his head. Within seconds, the stadium screen shows the pitch location and whether it was truly a ball or a strike. If the challenge is correct, the team keeps it. If not, it loses one.

That quick moment has already become one of the most intense parts of the game. Teams may also receive additional challenges in extra innings, giving them a bit more flexibility in longer games.

What happens if the tech gets it wrong?

One big concern with any new system is reliability. MLB designed ABS to deliver results almost instantly, without slowing down the game.

If anything ever goes wrong, the human umpire is still there as the final authority. That built-in fallback helps ensure the game keeps moving smoothly without long delays or confusion.

Who is powering the robot ump tech?

The system behind MLB’s robot ump is powered by Hawk-Eye Innovations, the same camera tracking technology used in tennis and soccer for line calls and goal decisions. That alone gives the system a proven track record for accuracy.

MLB UMPIRE CAUGHT ON HOT MIC BEGGING PITCH TO ‘PLEASE BE A STRIKE’ AFTER CATCHER ISSUES ABS CHALLENGE

T-Mobile supports the infrastructure behind the scenes, helping deliver results quickly to stadium displays and broadcast feeds.

Why MLB decided now was the time

Bad ball and strike calls have always been part of baseball. Sometimes they even become part of the story. But fans, players and teams have grown less patient with mistakes that technology can easily fix. MLB sees this system as a way to clean up the most frustrating part of the game without removing the human element entirely.

It is not about perfection. It is about fairness in the biggest moments.

Why fans might end up loving it

You might expect this to slow things down. It does the opposite. Every challenge creates a moment. The crowd pauses. The screen lights up. Everyone waits for the answer.

It adds tension without dragging out the game. Even better, it removes the endless arguing. Instead of debating calls for hours, fans get a clear answer almost instantly. It turns controversy into drama.

Players can challenge a call instantly, triggering a real-time ABS review on the stadium screen. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

Why timing and emotions matter more than ever

One of the biggest lessons from early testing is that when you challenge matters more than what you challenge. Players who use challenges too early may regret it later in high-pressure moments.

There is also a human factor. Players admit emotions can get the best of them, leading to impulsive challenges that cost their team later in the game.

Some pitches are harder to judge than others

Not every pitch is easy to challenge. High-velocity pitches and those with heavy movement, like sinkers, can be extremely difficult to judge in real time.

Even experienced players can misread a pitch by inches, which makes deciding whether to challenge even more difficult.

How MLB players feel about robot umps

This is where things get interesting. Hitters with elite plate discipline could gain an edge. Players like Juan Soto are known for recognizing the strike zone better than almost anyone. That skill now has real strategic value.

Catchers face a different reality. Pitch framing has long been one of the most valuable defensive skills in baseball, where catchers subtly position their glove to make pitches look like strikes to the umpire. With ABS, framing is not disappearing. Instead, it is evolving into a more strategic tool while still influencing live calls from the human umpire.

Pitchers are the least likely to use the system. Many do not believe they have the best view of the strike zone in real time. Veterans like Max Scherzer have also raised a bigger question. How much technology should be allowed to shape the game? That debate is far from settled.

The hidden data boom behind robot umps

Beyond making calls, ABS is generating a massive amount of data. Teams can now analyze pitch accuracy, player tendencies and challenge success rates in real time.

This opens the door to deeper analytics, from evaluating hitters’ strike zone awareness to measuring how effective catchers are at identifying missed calls. Over time, this data could influence coaching decisions and even player value.

Could this lead to full robot umps?

That question is already on the table. MLB has tested fully automated strike zones in the minor leagues. Other sports like tennis have already moved in that direction.

But baseball is different. Many players and fans still want a human behind the plate. They believe the personality, judgment and even the imperfections are part of what makes the game special.

Right now, the challenge system feels like a middle ground. It fixes the worst mistakes while keeping the human touch.

BASEBALL HALL OF FAME PITCHER GOES IN DEPTH HOW ABS SYSTEM WILL IMPROVE OFFENSE, HOW ARMS HAVE TO ADJUST

What this means to you

If you watch baseball, you will notice the difference right away. Games could feel fairer. Big moments are less likely to hinge on a missed call. You will also see more strategy. Players must decide when to challenge and when to hold back. One wrong decision could matter later in the game.

Teams are already treating challenges like a limited resource, often saving them for the most important moments late in the game. If you are a casual fan, this may actually make baseball easier to follow. The strike zone becomes visible and understandable in real time. In short, the game becomes more transparent, more strategic and more engaging.

The ABS system tracks each pitch in real time and shows exactly where the ball crossed the strike zone. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Kurt’s key takeaways

Baseball has never stood still. From instant replay to pitch clocks, the game keeps evolving while trying to protect what makes it unique. The robot ump challenge system fits that pattern. It does not replace umpires. It simply gives players a voice when something looks wrong. And in a sport built on inches, that voice could change everything.

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Why that $4 charge on your statement could be fraud

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March 29, 2026

GHOST-TAPPING SCAM TARGETS TAP-TO-PAY USERS

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A $4 charge is easy to ignore. It might appear as a parking fee, a small purchase or a vague merchant name that doesn’t raise any red flags. Consumer protection groups and law enforcement say scammers are counting on that.

Recent warnings describe a pattern sometimes called “ghost tapping,” where small, unfamiliar charges show up on contactless payment cards without a clear point of purchase. The amounts are easy to miss, but they can signal unauthorized access to your payment method rather than a simple billing error.

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A small, unfamiliar charge can be the first sign your payment details are being tested without your knowledge. (Leonie Asendorpf/picture alliance via Getty Images)

How does ghost tapping work?

Better Business Bureau (BBB) warnings use the term “ghost tapping” to describe these incidents in consumer alerts. In simple terms, it means a payment can be triggered without you actively making a purchase.

One reported method involves compromised payment terminals that quietly process low-value contactless charges. Another involves unauthorized NFC readers operating at close range, sometimes in crowded places. In these cases, a card or mobile wallet can be charged within inches.

Because these transactions run through standard contactless payment networks, they appear as normal card-present purchases. There is usually no clear sign on your statement that anything was wrong.

The small charges aren’t arbitrary

Low-dollar transactions are used to confirm that a card can be charged without being declined. When a small charge goes through, it signals that the payment details are active and usable. Once that charge goes through, it establishes a working payment path. Scammers can then run additional transactions using the same card details, sometimes across different merchants or terminals. Many people only notice these charges after they post to an account. At that point, the transaction appears as a completed purchase, not a pending authorization.

Why acting quickly matters

This means a charge that looks harmless could actually be the first step in a larger fraud attempt. Over time, these fraudulent charges may extend beyond a single card. If your payment details have been exposed or are stored in a compromised system, they can be reused until you cancel the card. That can result in multiple charges over several days or even billing cycles.

Delays in reporting also affect how quickly you can stop fraud. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) advises you to report unauthorized charges as soon as they are identified. In practice, that means contacting your card issuer as soon as you see a charge you don’t recognize, either through the issuer’s app or customer service line.

Credit cards typically offer stronger fraud protections than debit cards, where money may be withdrawn directly from your bank account. Under federal law, liability for unauthorized credit card charges is limited, but those protections depend on when you report it.

Scammed? What federal agencies say to do next

If you spot a charge you don’t recognize, acting quickly can limit damage and protect your rights under federal law.

Review transactions as they post

The FTC recommends checking account activity regularly and flagging any unfamiliar charges as soon as they appear.

Contact your card issuer immediately

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) advises reporting the charge right away and opening a dispute through your issuer’s app or customer service line.

Submit a formal dispute within 60 days

To preserve protections under the Fair Credit Billing Act, you must send a billing error notice within 60 days of the statement that includes the charge.

Understand the investigation timeline

Card issuers must acknowledge your dispute within 30 days and resolve it within two billing cycles, typically no more than 90 days.

Confirm the charge details before disputing

Check the merchant name, date and amount, since some transactions may appear under payment processors or parent companies.

Replace or block the card if needed

If the charge is unauthorized, the issuer can cancel the card and issue a replacement to stop further transactions.

Scammers often use small charges to confirm your card works before making larger unauthorized transactions. (Clara Margais/picture alliance via Getty Images)

Simply keeping an eye on your accounts may not be enough

Even if you check your statements regularly, small charges can still slip through and delay detection.

Timing can work against you

A lot hinges on when you check your account. If you review transactions infrequently or rely on monthly statements, unauthorized charges may only surface after they’ve already posted. By then, multiple transactions can appear across different dates or merchant names, making them harder to spot.

Alerts don’t always catch small charges

Notifications are not always consistent across accounts. Some banks alert you only after a transaction is completed, while others set thresholds that don’t flag low-dollar amounts. That can allow small charges to slip through without notice. If the same payment details are used elsewhere, activity may not appear in one place.

Ways to protect yourself from ghost tapping

These simple steps can help reduce your risk and catch suspicious charges before they turn into bigger fraud.

1) Turn on transaction alerts

Set up real-time alerts for all charges, even small ones, so you can spot suspicious activity immediately.

2) Use mobile wallets when possible

Apple Pay and Google Pay use tokenization, which means your real card number is not shared with merchants.

3) Keep your card secure in crowded places

Contactless cards can be read at close range, so avoid leaving them exposed in busy environments.

4) Check your accounts more frequently

Do not rely on monthly statements. Review transactions every few days to catch issues early.

How broader monitoring can help

Even with these steps, some suspicious activity may not show up in one place or right away. That’s where broader monitoring comes in. Identity and credit monitoring services are designed to track changes tied to your financial and personal information as they happen. This can include transaction monitoring along with three-bureau credit monitoring, so activity linked to your identity can be seen across accounts and credit files at the same time. That includes new inquiries, account openings and changes that would not appear in any one banking app.

Some services also scan known data breach records and dark web marketplaces for exposed personal information. If your data appears in those sources, you can receive an alert tied to the specific identifier that was found.

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If suspicious activity is detected, many platforms offer tools to take action quickly. This may include locking your credit file and working with a U.S.-based fraud resolution team to contact card issuers, dispute charges and close affected accounts.

Some identity protection services also include insurance coverage, often up to $1 million per adult, to help cover eligible losses and legal fees, along with 24/7 fraud resolution support to help restore your identity.

No service can prevent every kind of identity theft. If it happens, monitoring and guided support can make recovery easier to manage.

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Catching a suspicious charge early and reporting it quickly can help stop further fraud before it escalates. (M. Scott Brauer/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Kurt’s key takeaways

A small charge is easy to ignore, especially when it blends in with everyday purchases. But as these reports show, that’s exactly what scammers are counting on. A few dollars can be the first sign that your payment details are active and vulnerable, giving attackers a way to test and expand access without raising alarms.

The sooner you catch it, the easier it is to stop. This is one of those situations where habits matter. Checking your transactions regularly, acting quickly on anything unfamiliar and adding an extra layer of monitoring can make a real difference. Fraud doesn’t always start big, but it often starts small.

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Body found in search for missing American Airlines flight attendant in Colombia: mayor

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March 29, 2026

AMERICAN AIRLINES FLIGHT ATTENDANT VANISHES DURING COLOMBIA LAYOVER: ‘HIS FAMILY IS DESPERATE’

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A mayor in Colombia announced that a corpse had been discovered and was likely that of an American citizen who had gone missing.

Eric Fernando Gutierrez Molina, a 32-year-old American Airlines flight attendant from Texas, had gone missing while in the foreign country, according to reports.

“Since last Sunday, we have been searching for Eric Gutiérrez, a U.S. citizen who is missing,” Medellín Mayor Federico Gutiérrez noted in a post Friday on X, according to a translation from Spanish.

Medellín Mayor Federico Gutiérrez speaks during a news conference Dec. 19, 2025. (Jaime Saldarriaga/AFP via Getty Images)

“Unfortunately, a lifeless body has just been found between the municipality of Jericó and Puente Iglesias,” he noted.

“There is a very high probability that it is this person.”

COLOMBIAN MILITARY PLANE CRASH KILLS AT LEAST 66, HEAD OF ARMED FORCES SAYS

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“We are heartbroken by the tragic passing of our colleague,” American Airlines noted in a statement provided to Fox News Digital Saturday.

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An American Airlines Airbus A321 departs from Harry Reid International Airport March 11, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Kevin Carter/Getty Images)

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“Our thoughts and support are with his family, loved ones and colleagues during this difficult time, and we are doing all we can to assist Colombian law enforcement in its investigation.”

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Metal-bristle grill brushes sold at Home Depot recalled due to ‘ingestion hazard’

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Metal-bristle grill brushes sold at Home Depot recalled due to ‘ingestion hazard’

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Nexgrill has issued a voluntary recall of over 10.2 million of its metal-wire bristle grill brushes sold at Home Depot after reports of bristles detaching and causing “serious internal injuries.”

On Thursday, the grill manufacturer recalled six types of its grill brushes, stating that “small metal wire bristles can detach from the brushes and stick to the grill or food, posing an ingestion hazard or risk of serious internal injuries that could require surgery.”

The brushes recalled include the 19-inch grill brush (model no. 530-0024), grill cleaning brush with scraper (530-0024G), long handle grill brush (530-0034), grill brush and scraper (530-0039), grill brush with scrub pad (530-0041) and wood handle grill brush (530-0042).

“The recalled grill brushes have a metal wire bristle brush attached to either a black plastic or a bamboo wood handle,” Nexgrill’s website states. “If the product does not have a Nexgrill logo on the plastic handle or stamped on the back of the bamboo handle, it is not a Nexgrill grill brush.”

All affected models were sold in Home Depot stores and online at the retailer’s website from 2015 to 2026 for $5 to $15.

Recalled products were sold at Home Depot from 2015 to 2026 (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)

So far, at least 68 cases of small wire bristles detaching from the grill brushes have been reported, including five in which consumers sought medical attention to remove bristles from their digestive tract or throat, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

“Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grill brushes and contact Nexgrill for a full refund to be issued as a gift card,” the government website added. To register a recall, consumers will be provided with a registration code, where they will be directed to upload a picture of their grill brush with that code and their initials to the recall website.

Once consumers receive a confirmation email that their registration has been successfully processed, they will receive instructions for disposing of the recalled grill brush.

Consumers may receive a $5 to $15 gift card, depending on the model they purchased.

Nexgrill urged consumers to dispose of the brushes even if they appear fine.

“Safety is our top priority. Our goal in the production of our grill brushes is simple: giving our customers a way to safely clean and maintain their grills as they enjoy the All-American BBQ tradition with family and friends,” Nexgrill said in a statement to TODAY.com.

“Our commitment to the safety of our customers includes providing clear instructions to examine the brush before use, to discard the brush if any bristles are loose, and make sure cooking surfaces have no loose bristles before cooking.”

MLB top prospect shares hilarious moment with veteran who robbed his home run after four-hit MLB debut

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March 29, 2026

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Detroit Tigers top prospect Kevin McGonigle seems pretty comfortable at the major league level, but one veteran doesn’t want him too comfortable.

McGonigle made the Tigers’ Opening Day roster, and he showed why he deserved it by notching four hits in his MLB debut.

McGonigle was back in action on Friday in San Diego against the Padres, and in the top of the second inning, he launched a ball to deep center field that traveled 403 feet. However, Jackson Merrill leaped and robbed McGonigle of his first home run.

Kevin McGonigle of the Detroit Tigers celebrates after hitting a two-RBI single against the San Diego Padres during the eighth inning at Petco Park on March 27, 2026, in San Diego, California. (Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images)

In the bottom half of the inning, after Merrill doubled, McGonigle appeared to compliment Merrill on his catch, which Merrill thanked him for.

But that did not come before Merrill joked about McGonigle’s big Opening Day.

“You got four yesterday!” Merrill said to the rookie.

McGonigle became the 21st player in MLB history to have four hits in his MLB debut and the first to do it since J.P. Arancibia in 2010.

Jackson Merrill of the San Diego Padres makes a jumping catch during the game against the Detroit Tigers at Petco Park on March 27, 2026, in San Diego, California. (Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images)

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Merrill’s home run robbery provided a boost early on, but McGonigle got revenge with a game-winning two-run single in a four-run eighth inning for Detroit en route to a 5-2 victory.

The Tigers choked a double-digit AL Central lead last season but still managed to get to the American League Division Series after defeating the same team who overtook them in the standings in the Cleveland Guardians.

Kevin McGonigle of the Detroit Tigers celebrates after hitting a two-RBI single against the San Diego Padres during the eighth inning at Petco Park on March 27, 2026, in San Diego, California. (Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images)

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The Padres played more October baseball as a wild-card team as the Los Angeles Dodgers took another NL West title before repeating as World Series Champions.

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A Houthi missile attack on Israel stokes fears of renewed Red Sea shipping strikes

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March 28, 2026

A Houthi missile attack on Israel stokes fears of renewed Red Sea shipping strikes

CAIRO — A missile attack on Israel by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen on Saturday raises concern that Tehran’s proxies may again try to block Red Sea shipping routes, as Iran’s chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz keeps another key global trade passage virtually closed.

The Houthis said they fired a barrage of missiles at “sensitive Israeli military sites” in southern Israel, their first since the start of the war in the Middle East a month ago. The Israeli military said it intercepted a missile fired from Yemen.

The Houthis are a crucial part of Iran’s so-called “Axis of Resistance,” which includes militant groups in Lebanon, Iraq and the Palestinian territories. They control the Yemeni capital of Sanaa and much of the country’s north, and since 2014 have fought a civil war against the internationally recognized government that’s backed by a Saudi-led coalition.

Unlike Lebanon’s Hezbollah and militant groups in Iraq, the Houthis in Yemen had held back for a month since the U.S. and Israel launched attacks on Iran on Feb. 28.

Now that they have entered the war with a missile attack on Israel, there are growing concerns that they could start attacking shipping in the Red Sea. Such a move would further disrupt the maritime industry and the global economy since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has shaken markets and energy prices. The rebels also have the capability of striking oil facilities in the Persian Gulf as they did previously during the Yemen civil war.

The Houthis said they won’t allow the U.S. and Israel to use the Red Sea for attacks on Iran. “Our fingers are on the trigger,” Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree, a military spokesman for the Houthis, said in a statement Friday.

The Houthi attacks on vessels would not only further push up oil prices but destabilize “all of maritime security,” said Ahmed Nagi, a senior Yemen analyst at the International Crisis Group. “The impact would not be limited to the energy market.”

Since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Saudi Arabia has been sending millions of barrels of crude oil a day through Bab el-Mandeb, at the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula.

The 32-kilometer (20-mile)-wide strait is one of the busiest for global oil trade. A fourth of global container trade also transits through the strait on its way to and from the Suez Canal. Disrupting transit through Bab al-Madab forces shipping firms to route their vessels around the Cape of Good Hope, as they did in 2024 and 2025, significantly increasing costs.

About 12% of the world’s trade typically passes through Suez, including oil, natural gas, grain and everything from toys to electronics.

“It would be devastating for so many countries,” Nagi said. “If we see more pressure on the Iranians, or there’s any escalation, the Houthis will jump in harshly.”

Such attacks will add more pressure on energy supplies for the 27-nation European Union, which relies on imported natural gas to power factories, generate electricity and heat homes. Tankers carrying liquefied natural gas — which is supercooled to travel by ship instead of pipeline — routinely pass through the Red Sea.

The Houthis attacked over 100 merchant vessels with missiles and drones, sinking two vessels and killing four sailors, from November 2023 until January 2025, and also launched projectiles at Israel. They said their attacks were in support of Hamas during the war in Gaza.

The U.S. and Israel responded with a punishing air campaign across the Houthi-held areas in Yemen, which killed many people, including most of the Houthi-allied Cabinet in Sanaa. President Donald Trump halted U.S. strikes on the Houthis after a deal that saw the rebels stopping their attacks on ships in the Red Sea.

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Associated Press writer Isabel DeBre in Beirut contributed to this report.

Patriots Super Bowl appearance was no fluke, team’s legends say: ‘They’re for real’

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The New England Patriots were supposed to be “mid,” as Rob Gronkowski told Fox News Digital, but instead, they looked like the Pats of yesteryear.

New England stunned the football world with a 14-3 record and going all the way to the Super Bowl, led by second-year quarterback Drake Maye.

Sure, New England perhaps benefited from an easy schedule in the regular season, and in the playoffs, they faced Jarrett Stidham instead of Bo Nix. The Super Bowl was not pretty, as they took a beating from the Seattle Seahawks.

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman raises his hands in celebration with tight end Rob Gronkowski after throwing a touchdown pass to wide receiver Danny Amendola during the third quarter of the NFL divisional playoff football game at Gillette Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. (Matt Stone/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images)

But Gronkowski and one of his former teammates do not believe the 2025 Pats were any sort of fluke.

“What the New England Patriots did this season was incredible. And they’re just going to keep on building on that from here on and going into next year, I’m sure they’re going to be making the playoffs on a consistent basis now,” Gronk told Fox News Digital. “That’s the expectation. They got the quarterback, they got the coach, they got the ownership, they got the foundation now, and you’re going to see them competing at a high level every single year now, which is great for Patriot fans.”

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) warms up prior to the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

The Patriots have simply built the next generation of success, and Gronkowski sees the same in Infiniti and their newly-released QX65. Gronk and Julian Edelman were on hand at Grand Central Terminal in New York for the unveiling.

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“I’ve always been about showing up at big moments and putting in the work behind the scenes, and that’s what stood out to me with the Infiniti. They’re really being intentional about how they move forward and what they’re building next. That’s how you got to be as a football player, as an athlete, you got to be very intentional and in order to stay at the top of your game and be able to compete at a top level. And that’s what Infiniti is doing.”

“I was fortunate enough in my career to play in a lot of big moments, and that’s exactly what you see with the Infiniti,” Edelman added. “How they are so detailed and have a purpose for everything that they do. When you look at the design of the car, the back, the interior’s spacious, very detailed. I mean, it’s just something that’s been so cool. It’s been a fun experience.”

Edelman, too, is “very confident” that the new-look Pats are here to stay.

“Anytime you got a head coach, a quarterback, an owner, and a GM working together and unison, it seems like every free agent they signed had a big moment, big role on the team. There was a lot of great things that happened.”

Edelman did warn Patriots fans to temper expectations just a bit and not expect another 14-win season. However, he does expect a more sound product on the field.

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye celebrates with the AFC championship trophy after the AFC championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots in Denver, Colorado, on Jan. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/John Locher)

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“it’s time on task. You know, time on task with the quarterback. Get him ready with the offensive line, getting that offensive line kind of fixed up and get them working together more. I mean, they’re a young group. So I’m really excited for the Patriots this year,” he said.

“I think they’re for real. They may go out and not have as many wins, but I think they’re going to be a better football team this year.”

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World Figure Skating Championship 2026: Ilia Malinin wins title for third time in row

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