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Police in Michigan say a woman vandalized two Detroit-area religious centers in hopes people would blame a Ukrainian militia.NH TEEN GETS 100 HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE, 3,000-WORD ESSAY FOR RACIST GRAFFITIThe 35-year-old Clinton Township woman has been charged with spray-painting a Nazi symbol and the phrase "Azov" on a Royal Oak synagogue on April 28. She’s also been charged in a March 15 arson at a Scientology center in Farmington Hills, the Detroit Free Press reported. A Michigan woman has been charged with vandalizing a synagogue and a Scientology center with Nazi imagery, reportedly in hopes of framing Ukraine's Azov battalion — a militia commonly derided as sympathetic to Nazis by the Russian government.

California Sen. Dianne Feinstein, a Democrat, was reportedly confused last year after observing Vice President Kamala Harris presiding over the Senate for a tie-breaking vote.Feinstein, 89, appeared unaware during one vote as to why Harris, who had previously broken numerous ties, was taking up her role as president of the Senate, according to a report from The New York Times.A witness included in the report said Feinstein allegedly asked colleagues, "What is she doing here?"With the Senate locked in a 50-50 majority split for the first two years of the Biden administration, Democrats needed every member of their party plus Harris' tie-breaking vote to approve many bills and nominations.TWO-THIRDS OF CALIFORNIA VOTERS SAY DIANNE FEINSTEIN NO LONGER FIT FOR OFFICE: POLL Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., was reportedly confused last year after observing Vice President Kamala Harris presiding over the Senate for a tie-breaking vote. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)The senator's deteriorating memory was well-documented last year, with some lawmakers and former aides telling the San Francisco Chronicle that she can no longer fulfill her duties and represent the nearly 40 million people of California without substantial assistance from aides. This year, Feinstein was absent from the Senate from February until May as she dealt with complications from shingles. When she returned, she suffered from a neurological disorder called Ramsay Hunt Syndrome that stemmed from her struggles with shingles.A week after coming back to Capitol Hill following her three-month absence, Feinstein appeared unaware she had been away. After a reporter asked on May 16 about her colleagues' response to her return, Feinstein claimed she never left. Sen. Feinstein was absent from the Senate from February until May as she dealt with complications from shingles. (Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)DIANNE FEINSTEIN'S SHINGLES DIAGNOSIS: WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE RASH CAUSED BY A VIRUS "No, I haven't been gone," Feinstein said. "You should follow the — I haven't been gone. I’ve been working."Feinstein has relied heavily on aides to function since her return to the upper chamber. According to The New York Times, staffers push her wheelchair, remind her how and when she should vote and explain what is happening when she becomes confused. Sen. Dianne Feinstein has relied heavily on aides to function since her return to Capitol Hill. (Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPSome Democrat lawmakers are calling for Feinstein to resign because of cognitive decline and inability to fulfill her duties. Reps. Ro Khanna, Calif.; Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, N.Y.; Ritchie Torres, N.Y.; and Rashida Tlaib, Mich., have all urged the senator to step down.Feinstein announced in February she would not run for reelection in 2024, but that she would finish the remainder of her term. She has served in the upper chamber for 30 years.

Hilary Duff recently admitted she's a fan and follower of Gwyneth Paltrow's "starvation diet."Paltrow, 50, made headlines earlier this year when she revealed controversial wellness tips, which included intermittent fasting followed by bone broth meals. "I know Gwyneth is in trouble for saying this, but sometimes I try to just drink coffee in the morning and starve off my hunger," Duff said during an interview on Molly Sims' "Lipstick on the Rim" podcast.The "How I Met Your Father" actress isn't the only Hollywood star to go to extremes and maintain a strict routine. Ashton Kutcher once ate nothing but fruit to get into character for a role, while Tom Brady is known to stay away from nightshades – flowering plants (think tomatoes and strawberries) which may cause inflammatory issues.Jenn Zerling, nutrition counselor, author and CEO of JZ Fitness, told Fox News Digital that trendy diets could have a negative impact on both mental and physical health. GWYNETH PALTROW DEFENDS WELLNESS TIPS AFTER BEING SLAMMED FOR ‘STARVATION DIET’ Celebrity diets can hurt or harm health, according to a fitness expert. (Getty Images)"Fad diets are very short-lived and provide for an emotional rollercoaster," she said. "For some, it causes eating disorders and poor body image. In the thousands of cases I've managed, people have tried every diet under the sun and everyone wants something that will allow them to eat the foods they enjoy, while losing weight and feeling great. This is possible when people open up to learn about their body "Hilary Duff revealed that food is on her mind from the moment her feet hit the floor in the morning. "I wake up really hungry," the mother-of-three said. "I'm obsessed with those cauliflower rounds. They're super clean."‘REMEMBER THE TITANS’ STAR ETHAN SUPLEE SHOWS OFF MUSCLES AFTER DRASTIC WEIGHT LOSS TRANSFORMATIONDuff prepares the cauliflower in an air fryer, then tops her veggie with "egg salad." She offered up other choices including "avocado, or I'll put like a fried egg and like a vegan sausage. I do overnight oats."Hilary also said during the interview that she does "a lot of cardio. I love to hike. I'm playing tons of tennis right now." She admitted her fear of getting "too bulky," and added, "I would love to have the skinniest little pencil arms." Hilary Duff tries not to eat any food in the morning and only has a cup of coffee. (Alberto Rodriguez) Hilary Duff starred as Lizzie McGuire in both the Disney Channel show and her character's movie, which was released in 2003. (L. Cohen/WireImage)The former Disney star has previously discussed her "horrifying" eating disorder from when she was a teenager working on the Disney Channel's "Lizzie McGuire." At one point she said she weighed 98 pounds and was "totally obsessed with everything" she ate. "I was way too skinny. Not cute," Duff told Women's Health Australia. "And my body wasn’t that healthy — my hands would cramp up a lot because I wasn’t getting the nutrition I needed."In March, Paltrow shared insight into her eating habits on an episode of "The Art of Being Well.""I do a nice intermittent fast," she said. "I usually eat something about 12. And in the morning, I’ll have some things that won’t spike my blood sugar. So, I have coffee, but I really like soup for lunch. I have bone broth for lunch a lot of the days."FLORENCE PUGH, GISELE BUNDCHEN, JENNIFER ANISTON AND MORE STARS TOLD TO CHANGE THEIR LOOKS FOR HOLLYWOOD GLORYZerling, who also coaches at Orangetheory Fitness, explained that Hilary and Gwyneth's caffeine-only morning routine isn't the worst plan, but can have a few negative side effects. "There is no known detriment to consuming coffee first thing in the morning and most likely these ladies do so without anything in it to prolong their intermittent fast.," she said. "The only detriment is some folks may be slow metabolizers of caffeine and this can lead to insomnia, increased anxiety, and potentially fast blood sugar drops."  Gywneth Paltrow has admitted to unique health habits. (Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)She added, "If an individual works out on caffeine first thing in the morning, they can also experience heart arrhythmia, an increase in blood pressure and potentially heartburn.""It's important to note that relying solely on caffeine to stave off hunger may not be the healthiest approach in the long run," Zerling continued. "Caffeine can affect individuals differently, and excessive consumption may lead to side effects such as jitteriness, anxiety, disrupted sleep, or an increased heart rate. Moreover, using caffeine to suppress appetite could potentially interfere with adequate nutrient intake and disrupt a balanced diet."When Ashton Kutcher attempted an extreme fruit diet to prepare for the role of Steve Jobs in the late Apple founder's 2015 biopic, he landed in the hospital.HOLLYWOOD'S FITNESS SECRETS: HOW CHRIS PRATT, JENNIFER LOPEZ AND OTHER CELEBS STAY IN SHAPEKutcher's wife, Mila Kunis, confirmed the wild fruitarian diet was "so dumb" while chatting on the YouTube show "Hot Ones." Ashton mimicked Jobs' carrot juice intake to make his skin look orange, which gave him such horrible back pain that he needed medical attention. "He also, I think, only ate like grapes at one point?" Kunis said. "We ended up in the hospital twice, with pancreatitis."Zerling said eating only pure fruit can be "a death wish" for some people already suffering from pre-existing conditions such as diabetes or obesity."While fruits are lower in calories and can cause weight loss for some in the short run, the body is denied vital macronutrition for everyday functioning," she said. "This diet provides no essential fatty acids which are important for your nervous system, hormones, nutrient transport through the body and insulation of every cell in the body." Ashton Kutcher's fruit-only diet for a role sent him to the hospital. (Robin L Marshall) Oprah has long discussed her issues with body image and weight. (Vera Anderson/WireImage/Getty)Oprah Winfrey once eliminated all "white foods" from her daily intake, and saw quick results on the scale. WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT PRESCRIPTION DRUGS PROMISING WEIGHT LOSSAt the time, the former talk show host said she "cut out white rice, white pasta and white breads," which resulted in an almost immediate 10-pound weight loss. "There are huge benefits to eliminating the white carbohydrates from the diet as listed by Oprah," Zerling said. "There is no nutritional benefit to any of those processed carbs." "Eliminating carbohydrates from a diet, as Oprah Winfrey mentioned with regard to ‘white foods’ like breads, pastas, and rice, is known as a low-carbohydrate or very low-carbohydrate diet," she said. "This approach can be beneficial for weight management, as it may lead to weight loss by utilizing stored fat as a fuel source and reducing appetite. It can also help stabilize blood sugar levels, making it advantageous for individuals with conditions like diabetes.""Additionally, low-carbohydrate diets have shown positive effects on markers of metabolic health, such as blood pressure and cholesterol levels," she explained. "However, completely eliminating carbohydrates may lead to nutrient deficiencies and make it challenging to sustain a balanced and varied diet in the long term. It can also potentially impact athletic performance, as carbohydrates are an important source of energy for high-intensity physical activities." Oprah Winfrey was the first guest to appear on Paltrow's Goop podcast which launched in 2018. (Chelsea Lauren) Jennifer Aniston once reportedly tried the baby food diet. (Marc Piasecki)When celebrity trainer Tracy Anderson created the baby food diet, Jennifer Aniston was reportedly one of her clients to jump on the bandwagon.The "Friends" star allegedly dropped 7 pounds in one week by eating 14 portions of purées formulated by Anderson, who claimed the trend was more of a "liquid cleanse" and "body boost.""There is no benefit to blending your food to lose weight," Zerling said. "Most of these baby foods remove the fiber in the food to allow for easy absorption in an underdeveloped gastrointestinal tract, such as for babies."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERShe added, "The only reason why Jennifer Aniston lost weight on this ideology is because the calories were most likely less than 500 for the whole day.  Can you imagine having a resting metabolic rate of 1300 calories and not feeding your body with at least what you burn to run your heart, brain and other autonomic systems?"  Tom Brady credits his nutrition for helping him perform at peak levels. (Gilbert Flores)For the most part, Tom Brady's rigorous health habits seem the most balanced. His self-titled T12 routine includes a diet comprised of 80% organic fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and whole grains, and the other 20% grass-fed organic meat and hormone- and antibiotic-free poultry.The former NFL quarterback also stays away from nightshades, including peppers, potatoes, tomatoes and eggplants. "One thing of note is an athlete like Tom Brady most likely has a high resting metabolic rate (how many calories he burns at rest) to where he can afford more carbohydrates than the average person," Zerling said. "If he is maintaining an active lifestyle as he did when he was a professional athlete, he can consume grains and fruits in higher amounts compared to the average person."  "The 80/20 ratio of plant-based to animal-based foods in the TB12 Method, it aligns with recommendations for a predominantly plant-based diet, which has been associated with numerous health benefits," she said. "However, the specific requirement for grass-fed, organic meats and hormone- and antibiotic-free poultry may limit options and increase the cost of the diet."Zerling noted her personal "JZ Fitness" five anchors promote optimal health: nutrition, hydration, fitness, sleep and personal management. "All five anchors are equally important, and when all five anchors are practiced each day, people not only feel great, but they feel emotionally and mentally committed to the journey of optimal aging," she said. "The bonus – they achieve their goal weight without even trying.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

San Francisco residents and business owners told Fox News Digital that the city has changed in recent years, with many giving personal stories of drug addicts laid out on the streets and violent assaults. One resident, Seema Gokhale, who lives near the Tenderloin neighborhood of San Francisco and has been the city for almost a decade, described life there as "post-apocalyptic." "It honestly feels like I'm in a place that's been in a zombie apocalypse. It's like a dystopia. It really feels like a dystopian reality right now where I see boarded up storefronts. I see people defecating on the streets," Gokhale said.  San Francisco residents and business owners told Fox News Digital that San Francisco has changed in recent years, with many giving personal stories of drug addicts laid out on the streets and violent assaults.  (Flight Risk for Fox News Digital)PROTESTER ARRESTED FOR THROWING BRICK DURING SAN FRANCISCO MAYOR LONDON BREED'S CHAOTIC OPEN AIR DRUG HEARINGA newly released report out of the San Francisco Controller's office found nearly half of the city's commercial sidewalks had feces on them in 2021 and into 2022. "I walk by people regularly and it feels horrible," Gokhale said, because drug addicts have "needle tracks all over their arms and legs and toes. I see people with rotting limbs because they're living on the streets."Gokhale, who is part of the D5 Coalition, said she is "trying to improve conditions in District Five, which includes the Tenderloin, Hayes Valley, the Fillmore District and parts of Alamo."  "I walk by people regularly and it feels horrible," Gokhale said, because drug addicts have "needle tracks all over their arms and legs and toes. I see people with rotting limbs because they're living on the streets." (Fox News Digital)She said that what has happened to her city and to the community she lives in is "horrifying." "It really feels post-apocalyptic. Something needs to be done. We have to make this a livable place. I describe it as a hellhole right now. If I wasn't a homeowner and hadn't grown up in the area and there wasn't a strong job market in the area, I would leave," Gokhale said. CASH APP FOUNDER BOB LEE'S SAN FRANCISCO STABBING LINKED TO 'SEX AND DRUGS' PARTY LIFESTYLE: REPORTTom Wong is a business owner whose parents left China to escape communism. He owns a security business that is based in San Francisco and says he has trouble recognizing the city that he grew up in.  "It went from a family-friendly city to just rampant robbery, theft, assault. It is lawlessness out there and there's a lot of homelessness." Tom Wong is a business owner whose parents left China to escape communism. He owns a security business that is based in San Francisco and says he has trouble recognizing the city that he grew up in.   (Fox News Digital)Wong said that people in general are demoralized in San Francisco but that the Asian community especially is moving closer to the center politically because they don't feel heard by the local government. "The mindset is changing for the Asian community there. They're probably realizing that the leftist [policies] are not working and it's eroding away family values," like the importance of education, Wong explained. Arjun Sodhani, a resident of San Francisco, said that there were major problems with homelessness but that the city has generally become safer over the years. "San Francisco has really improved over the years in terms of safety, violent crime, and standard of living," Sodhani said. He added that while there is some "media hype" around the downfall of San Francisco, he also can't say "that there's not a problem. There is a big problem. And that it might be one of those unresolved problems that's been going on for a long, long, long time."Sodhani said that while homelessness has been a problem in the city for years, it's a situation that he said normal citizens seem to be handling better than local government officials, who sometimes benefit from aid "programs" that allow them to collect a check but don't actually help local people. Tony Hall is a former city councilman and business owner who told Fox News Digital that the city has taken a nosedive in recent years. Tom Hall is a former city councilman and business owner who told Fox News Digital that the city has taken a nosedive in recent years. (Fox News Digital)"Within the last four or five years, definitely within the last ten years, the city is just a shell of what it historically has been," Hall said. "I mean, this is out of control. Anybody who says it's not is not in touch with the real world. And we have a lot of elected people here that are telling us ‘no,’ the level of crime that we are experiencing in San Francisco is not unlike any other spot in the country. False, totally false."  "This is a once a very great, thriving metropolis. It's now just a wasteland. Come here and look around at the businesses. Look at the shops that are close to the small neighborhood businesses that are boarded up. Thirty percent of the office retail space downtown is now empty," he said."There are very few shoppers down on the historic Union Square, one of the great shopping areas of the country. And I'm sorry to report that because like many people that live here and consider ourselves natives, we love this city. We hate to see it going this way, but it's due to total mismanagement." REPORTER CALLS SAN FRANCISCO 'WORSE THAN THE THIRD WORLD' DUE TO DRUGS, HOMELESS PROBLEMSEven CNN did a recent special that focused on the city's homelessness and drug problems, which one local Democratic politician said was an "absolute hit job" and an unfair assessment of a city."It was pure clickbait, and it presented only one side and did not represent any of the massive amounts of good happening in San Francisco," California State Sen. Scott Weiner told Fox News Digital. "And it was an absolute hit job, and I guess CNN has been struggling with its ratings, so it platformed Donald Trump to drive up ratings. Now it's doing a hit piece on San Francisco because people tend to be drawn to that."Weiner said the "vast majority" of the city didn't have the issues like those spotlighted by CNN, while acknowledging areas like The Tenderloin, South of Market and The Mission were affected by open-air drug markets. CNN did a recent special that focused on the city's homelessness and drug problem, which one local Democratic politician said was an "absolute hit job" and an unfair assessment of a city. (Flight Risk for Fox News Digital)"No one should have to experience that, and so I've been very clear that's a public safety issue that has to be disrupted," he said.Weiner said he was working to get insurance companies to better cover mental health and addiction treatments, as well as expand conservatorships and housing in the city as part of a "multi-pronged approach" to addressing the city's drug and vagrant problems.He touted the city as a tech leader as well."There is enormous good happening in the city now," he said. "Every weekend, street festivals, people out shopping in the neighborhood, a lot of vibrancy on our streets. Downtown has a huge problem. We need to re-imagine downtown. Work from home absolutely has impacted in a big way downtown San Francisco. We have some stores that are closing. We also have stores that are opening, and that usually gets left out of the coverage." "San Francisco has always been a punching bag for the right," Weiner added, noting the city's historic ties to the LGBT community. "San Francisco is the best city on the planet. You know, I'm a little biased, but I think it's true. And I think people love San Francisco, and the nation and the world pay close attention to San Francisco, and that's very flattering." San Francisco's issues have even become fodder for comedians like Dave Chappelle, who recently joked, ""What the f--- happened to this place?" during a set in the city. He recounted visiting an Indian restaurant in The Tenderloin when he saw a homeless man defecating in front of the establishment. (Brian Stukes/Getty Images)San Francisco's issues have even become fodder for comedians like Dave Chappelle, who recently joked, ""What the f--- happened to this place?" during a set in the city. He recounted visiting an Indian restaurant in The Tenderloin when he saw a homeless man defecating in front of the establishment."Y’all [expletive] need a Batman!" the comic declared.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPFox News' Kristine Parks contributed to this report.

Gov. Ron DeSantis said Florida is "proud to help" secure the southern border days after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced the arrival of National Guard troops from the Sunshine State."We are proud to help Texas fight Biden’s Border Crisis," DeSantis tweeted late Sunday in response to a May 23 tweet by Abbott."Florida National Guard service members arrived in Texas over the weekend. Thank you to Gov. Ron DeSantis for deploying troops to support our border response," Abbott's post read.Several Republican-led states have recently announced efforts to send troops, law enforcement and other resources to help stop the surge at the U.S.-Mexico border.GOP-LED STATES STEP UP WITH TROOPS, LAW ENFORCEMENT TO HELP TEXAS TACKLE BORDER WOES Florida National Guard troops arrive in Texas to assist in securing the U.S.-Mexico border. (Texas Gov. Greg Abbott/Twitter)Abbott said his troops are assisting in reinforcing areas of the border that otherwise lack a physical barrier to combat a migrant flow that continues to outpace the previous two years.He added: "While President Biden refuses to secure the border, we’ve stepped up to fill the gaps he created."Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced earlier this month that his state was deploying more than 1,100 assets and resources available to assist, including 101 Highway Patrol personnel, 200 Department of Law Enforcement officers, 800 National Guard soldiers, emergency management personnel, 17 unmanned drones and 10 vessels, including airboats. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis deployed Florida National Guard troops to Texas to help secure the border. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)"The impacts of Biden’s Border Crisis are felt by communities across the nation, and the federal government’s abdication of duty undermines the sovereignty of our country and the rule of law," DeSantis said last week.He added: "At my direction, state agencies including law enforcement and the Florida National Guard are being deployed to Texas, with assets including personnel, boats and planes. While Biden ignores the crisis he created, Florida stands ready to help Texas respond to this crisis.""We welcome the support from the state of Florida as they will provide additional law enforcement resources to help combat criminal activity & interdict deadly narcotics," said Texas Department of Public Safety spokesperson Chris Olivarez.The Lone Star State also recognized help and assistance from other states, including Tennessee, Nebraska, and Mississippi.MISSISSIPPI GOV TATE REEVES SENDS NATIONAL GUARD TO US-MEXICO BORDER Texas National Guard troops install razor wire at its southern border with Mexico to combat the ongoing migrant crisis. (Greg Abbott/ Twitter)Tennessee announced a deployment of 100 National Guard members."America continues to face an unprecedented border crisis that threatens our nation’s security and the safety of Tennesseans," Tenn. Gov. Bill Lee said in a statement on Wednesday. "The federal government owes Americans a plan to secure our country, and in the meantime, states continue to answer this important call to service. I am again authorizing the Tennessee National Guard to help secure the Southern border, and I commend these troops for providing critical support."Nebraska deployed 10 state troopers through its Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), which includes drone operators to surveil the border."Our nation has a serious and unchecked threat on its hands following President Biden's decision to end Title 42," Nebraska Gov. Jim Phillen said. "Nebraska is committed to using every tool in its tool box to help stop the influx of illegal immigration at our southern border. Illegal immigration hurts our nation's security, undermines the rule of law, and threatens the wellbeing of our state."Col. John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol added: "Our team of drone operators will provide valuable assistance to our law enforcement partners in Texas as they work to keep communities safe at the border. Our team is eager to join troopers from several other states answering Texas’ call for assistance." Texas Gov. Greg Abbott deployed the National Guard to assist in laying wire at the U.S. border with Mexico. (Greg Abbott/ Twitter)Texas has remained on the front lines of the migrant crisis since it kicked off in early 2021 – more than 1.7 million migrant encounters were reported in Fiscal Year 2021.This figure rose drastically to more than 2.3 million in FY22.So far, in FY23, there have been over 1.4 million migrant encounters recorded through the end of April.CLICK TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPDeSantis announced last week he is running to be the Republican nominee for the 2024 presidential election.Fox News’ Adam Shaw contributed to this report.

The United States is losing the New Opium War with China. Leaders in Washington, D.C. appear unwilling to acknowledge that a fight even exists.A crisis of addiction in China in the 19th century, reportedly fed by European imperial powers, paved the way for foreign domination and sparked two conflicts called the Opium Wars. MEET THE AMERICAN WHO EARNED THE MEDAL OF HONOR AND WAS MIA IN KOREA FOR 73 YEARS, CPL. LUTHER HERSCHEL STORYIt marked the depths of a social, cultural and political catastrophe widely known in China today as the "century of humiliation."Revenge for this lingering insult to China’s national psyche, whether intended or tacit, helps explain America’s deadly opioid crisis today. The Anglo-Chinese War, also known as the Opium War or the First Opium War, was a series of military engagements fought between Britain and the Qing dynasty between 1839 and 1842. This black-and-white photograph shows two undernourished Chinese men.  (Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, is manufactured in Mexico by drug cartels but made with what are known as "precursor chemicals" produced in China. About 108,000 Americans died of drug overdoses last year, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), with two-thirds of those deaths caused by fentanyl."China finds fentanyl a profitable export to Mexico with the added benefit it kills 100,000 Americans yearly."

Memorial Day is the unofficial start to summer, meaning that more families will be heading back to amusement parks.In 2021 alone, 1,281 people were involved in injuries related to amusement park rides, according to the National Safety Council.Here's a look at some recent amusement park incidents:Orlando FreeFall - March 24, 2022:Fourteen-year-old Tyre Sampson died on March 24, 2022, after falling off the Orlando FreeFall ride at ICON Park in Orlando, Florida.FLORIDA AMUSEMENT PARK RIDE STOPS MIDAIR WHILE CARRIAGES FLIP WITH UNBELTED RIDERS: 'CAN'T TRUST IT ANYMORE'A report by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services states that the harness of the seat Sampson was in had a proximity sensor that "was manually loosened, adjusted, and tightened to allow a restraint opening of near 7 inches."Normally, the range is around 3 inches, according to the report.An operating manual for the ride states the maximum passenger weight is just over 286 pounds. Sampson was 6-foot-5 and reportedly weighed 360 pounds.In the aftermath of the incident, legislation was passed to improve ride safety, which requires the posting of signs that advise people of ride restrictions, such as maximum and minimum height and weight – something that was a focal point in Sampson's incident. Almost one year after 14-year-old Tyre Sampson tragically fell off of the 400-foot-tall Orlando FreeFall ride, crews are working to dismantle the ride. (FOX 35 Orlando)The bill requires that such signs be "prominently displayed" at the entrance of each ride.VIDEO SHOWS AFTERMATH OF TRAIN RIDE DERAILMENT AT MISSOURI AMUSEMENT PARK THAT LEFT 7 INJUREDRitchie Armstrong, who works for Orlando Slingshot, which operates Orlando FreeFall, told Fox News Digital in a statement that the company is pleased that the "Tyre Sampson Act" passed."We continue to be devoted to the safety of our patrons and have voiced our support for this legislation throughout the process in the legislature," Armstrong said.Florida State Fair - Feb. 17, 2023:In another freak incident at the Florida State Fair in Tampa, an amusement park ride stopped abruptly with passengers onboard on Feb. 17, leaving passengers stuck in midair as some of the carriages flipped back and forth repeatedly and some riders were left hanging upside down. The malfunction didn't cause any serious injuries."Oh my God. Oh my God. Oh my God," one woman can be heard saying while watching the ride stall. An amusement park ride at the Florida State Fair in Tampa stopped midair on Feb. 17 while carriages were flipping. (Brandi Freymuller via Storyful)Brandi Freymuller, the individual who recorded the video, later said she was scared kids were going to fall out of the ride."I was originally live on TikTok, but I had to stop it because I was afraid of one of the kids falling out," Freymuller said. "There's no seat belt, no harnesses… the ride is meant to keep you on with gravity because there's nothing keeping them in the car. We thought they were going to fall out."DreamWorks Water Park - Feb. 19, 2023:In New Jersey, a decorative helicopter that was hanging from the ceiling fell and crashed into a swimming pool on Feb. 19.The prop fell shortly after 3 p.m. at DreamWorks Water Park, which is part of the American Dream shopping and entertainment complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey.Four people were injured as a result of the incident. The prop helicopter crashed into a pool at DreamWorks Water Park. (@jonnyvsbdikd via Storyful)A spokesperson for the mall told FOX 5 that the "safety of our guests is our highest priority" and a "thorough investigation" into the incident would be conducted.Silver Dollar City - Oct. 27, 2022:A train ride derailed in at a Missouri amusement park on Oct. 27, 2022, and left six guests and one employee injured. None of the guests had life-threatening injuries.Video from the incident shows train cars with wheels separated from their undercarriages.At the time of the incident, an official said the train was nearly full."The ride had an up-to-date operating permit and Silver Dollar City is fully cooperating with the investigation," the Missouri Division of Fire Safety tweeted after the incident.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP  The train ride derailment at the Silver Dollar City amusement park left seven injured. (Gary EldridGary Eldridge via Spectee /TMXge via Spectee /TMX)The amusement park, Silver Dollar City, said in a statement it is "wholeheartedly" supporting first responders and guests."Silver Dollar confirms that earlier this evening, sections of the Frisco Silver Dollar Line Steam train derailed from the track," the statement read. Fox News' Stephen Sorace, Greg Norman and Andrea Vacchiano contributed to this report.

Rep. Matt Rosendale, a Republican from Montana, released a statement Sunday evening signaling he would vote against the "Fiscal Responsibility Act," the debt ceiling deal released to the public earlier in the day by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif. Rosendale said the proposal, which he called the "Fiscal Irresponsibility Act," failed to rein in federal spending. He also said lawmakers who support the bill are insulting the American people."The D.C. Swamp has proposed the largest debt ceiling increase in our nation’s history, adding $4 trillion to the existing $31 trillion national debt," said Rosendale. "The Fiscal Irresponsibility Act fails to cut spending and continues to fund the Democrats’ and Biden Administration’s radical agenda." He added: "It is frankly an insult to the American people to support a piece of legislation that continues to put our country’s financial future at risk. Montanans did not send me to Washington to support business as usual, which is why I will be voting AGAINST the Fiscal Irresponsibility Act."BIDEN, MCCARTHY REACH DEBT CEILING DEAL TO AVOID DEFAULT: HERE’S WHAT’S IN ITt U.S. Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Mont., opposes the "Fiscal Responsibility Act," the debt ceiling deal released to the public on Sunday, May 28, 2023. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)The House released the 99-page deal in its entirety Sunday evening.READ THE TEXT HERE:Rosendale’s office said in a statement that the lawmaker voted in favor of the initial Republican debt ceiling proposal, the "Limit, Save, Grow Act," which passed the House of Representatives on April 26.Rosendale said the initial Republican-supported bill was written to "create economic growth while minimizing the damaging inflationary consequences of reckless spending."BIDEN SAYS BUDGET DEAL REACHED, TAKES ‘CATASTROPHIC DEFAULT’ OFF TABLE Rep. Matt Rosendale voted in favor of the Republicans' initial debt ceiling proposal, the "Limit, Save, Grow Act," which cleared the House on April 26.  (William Campbell-Corbis via Getty Images)He also joined his Republican colleagues in writing a letter to McCarthy urging core elements of the bill are kept in place amid negotiations with President Biden on a new deal."The United States is $31 trillion in debt – the House Republican plan is a great start to addressing this crisis," Rosendale said in April after HR 2811 passed the House. "For far too long, Congress has been kicking the can down the road and allowing deficit spending to spiral out of control.""This comprehensive plan will fund the federal government responsibly and remove barriers to growing the economy while protecting Social Security, Medicare, and veterans’ benefits. The spending habits of Washington politicians and bureaucrats must change to secure our nation’s financial future," he added at the time.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"We must shrink Washington to grow America," Rosendale concluded. Expressing opposition to the debt ceiling deal, Republican Rep. Matt Rosendale said, "We must shrink Washington to grow America." (William Campbell/Corbis via Getty Images)Rosendale is the first House Republican to openly say he will vote against the "Fiscal Responsibility Act." Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert, of Colorado, has also expressed some dissatisfaction with the bill.The House will vote on the debt ceiling deal on Wednesday – giving members time to read the bill and the Senate time to consider it before June 5, which is the date Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the U.S. could default on its debt obligations.Fox News’ Chad Pergram contributed to this report.

The highly-anticipated debt ceiling package House Republicans and President Biden announced on Sunday includes a provision fast-tracking a massive 303-mile West Virginia-to-Virginia natural gas pipeline project for approval.The unexpected carveout green-lighting the billion-dollar Mountain Valley Pipeline — which is 94% complete, but has been mired in a lengthy permitting process for years — was immediately cheered by West Virginia lawmakers who have touted the project's expected economic benefits for years. The pipeline is projected to create 2,500 construction jobs, $40 million in new tax revenue for West Virginia, $10 million in new tax revenue for Virginia and up to $250 million in royalties for West Virginia landowners."After working with Speaker McCarthy and reiterating what completing the Mountain Valley Pipeline would mean for American jobs and domestic energy production, I am thrilled it is included in the debt ceiling package that avoids default," Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., the ranking member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, said in a statement."Despite delay after delay, we continued to fight to get this critical natural gas pipeline up and running, and its inclusion in this deal is a significant victory for the future of West Virginia," she added.MAJOR US POWER SOURCE FACING EXTINCTION THANKS TO RED TAPE, SPARKING CALLS FOR REFORM President Biden pictured next to Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va. Capito said the inclusion of the Mountain Valley Pipeline in the debt ceiling deal was a "significant victory for the future of West Virginia." (Demetrius Freeman/The Washington Post via Getty Images | Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)According to a spokesperson for Capito, the pipeline's approval was ultimately earmarked in the debt ceiling deal after she personally engaged with McCarthy about its importance. The spokesperson added that the entire congressional delegation from West Virginia had pushed for its inclusion in the package.Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va, who chairs the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, also applauded House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., for ensuring the project was included in the deal. Manchin's attempts last year to fast-track the pipeline in a budget package in September and a defense spending package in December both failed to garner enough support.JOE MANCHIN ABRUPTLY TANKS BIDEN NOMINEE PICKED TO OVERSEE ADMIN'S CRACKDOWN ON GAS STOVES"Last summer, I introduced legislation to complete the Mountain Valley Pipeline," Manchin said Sunday. "I am pleased Speaker McCarthy and his leadership team see the tremendous value in completing the MVP to increase domestic energy production and drive down costs across America and especially in West Virginia."He added: "I am proud to have fought for this critical project and to have secured the bipartisan support necessary to get it across the finish line."Overall, the pipeline is projected to transport approximately 2 billion cubic feet per day of natural gas from West Virginia to consumers in the Mid- and South Atlantic. Sections of steel pipe for the Mountain Valley Pipeline are pictured Aug. 31, 2022, in Bent Mountain, Virginia. ( Robert Nickelsberg/Getty Images)The budget deal, meanwhile, comes less than a week after both the Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service provided the Mountain Valley Pipeline's developer with key authorizations to proceed with construction through a three-mile stretch of the Jefferson National Forest along the West Virginia-Virginia border.However, both agencies said pipeline construction in the forest area wasn't allowed to take place until all outstanding permits were awarded. The project has yet to receive required authorization from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, a permit from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is currently being challenged in court and environmental groups have vowed further litigation over the project."Since coming to Congress, I've worked tirelessly alongside my West Virginia colleagues to complete the Mountain Valley Pipeline," Rep. Carol Miller, R-W.Va., said. "Finally, Republicans and Democrats are coming together to finish the Mountain Valley Pipeline which will create more jobs, lower energy costs, and protect our environment. This bill is a bipartisan win for every American."The budget deal, which now must be passed in the House and Senate to avoid a U.S. default, is likely to face some blowback from eco groups and Democrats who have opposed the Mountain Valley Pipeline. Climate advocates have protested the construction of the Mountain Valley Pipeline for years. (Craig Hudson for The Washington Post via Getty Images)Biden said Sunday that neither side got everything they wanted from the deal and that was the "responsibility of governing."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP "The agreement also represents a compromise, which means no one got everything they want," the president explained. "And the — this is a deal that’s good news for, I believe you’ll see, for the American people."

Sojourner Truth, the African American abolitionist, women's rights advocate and social activist revered to this day for her presentation on racial inequalities, delivered her famous "Ain't I a Woman?" speech on this day in history, May 29, 1851, at the Ohio Women's Rights Convention in Akron, Ohio. The powerful performance is still used today as a call for equal treatment of women, according to PBS and other sources. Truth’s words are recognized as one of the most abolitionist and pro-women's rights speeches in American history, the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center notes. ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY, MAY 28, 1888, JIM THORPE, ‘GREATEST ATHLETE IN THE WORLD,’ IS BORN"She suggested that the women's rights movement had marginalized African American women and stated, ‘You need not be afraid to give us our rights for fear we will take too much, for we can't take more than our pint'll hold,’" the site indicates.Truth was born into slavery in 1797 as Isabella Baumfree — and subsequently changed her name to Sojourner Truth.  Sojourner Truth headshot from 1864. Truth’s speech "Ain't I a Woman?" is recognized as one of the most abolitionist and pro-women's rights speeches in American history, the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center notes.  (Associated Press)She would come to be considered one of the most powerful advocates for human rights in the 19th century, says the National Park Service of the U.S. Department of the Interior.She spent her early childhood on a New York estate owned by Col. Johannes Hardenbergh. Like other slaves, she experienced the challenges of being sold and mistreated, says the same site. "I did not run away, I walked away by daylight."

Hernando County, Florida, law enforcement officials arrested a 41-year-old woman who allegedly carjacked a delivery driver’s vehicle with a 3-year-old child in the back seat.Breanne Lucey, 41, was arrested by the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office and charged with kidnapping, robbery-carjacking, and fleeing police, according to jail records.Hernando County Sheriff Al Nienhuis said in a Facebook post that just before 10 a.m. on Saturday, an independent delivery driver was making a delivery near Ashland Drive and Spring Hill Drive in Spring Hill, Florida. Breanne Lucey allegedly stole a delivery driver's car and a 3-year-old child was in the backseat. (Hernando County Sheriffs Office)During the delivery, the driver, only identified as a woman, was forced to the ground before Lucey allegedly stole the vehicle.FLORIDA COUPLE ARRESTED IN ‘BONE CHILLING’ CHILD ABUSE CASE, SPECIAL NEEDS 3-YEAR-OLD ‘ROTTING IN BED’: POLICEIn the back seat of the vehicle was a 3-year-old child, Nienhuis said, adding that it was not just a nightmare for the caregiver, but also a nightmare for law enforcement officials.Shortly after the carjacking, a deputy located and followed the stolen vehicle.Also in the area was the Sheriff’s Office marine division, which was getting ready to put a boat in the water.MULTI-STATE OPERATION LOCATED 225 MISSING CHILDREN: US MARSHALS FILE- Police caution tape at a crime scene. (iStock)To help with the situation, the marine division created a traffic jam, forcing Lucey to come to a stop.She was then taken into custody and the child was reunited with the caretaker."Everybody is safe and sound," Nienhuis said. "All the deputies are safe, even the suspect is safe. It couldn’t have happened any better, but it certainly was a difficult situation during that pursuit and getting that suspect into custody."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPLucey is being held in the Hernando County jail on $105,000 bond.

A non-profit organization is helping veterans receive life-saving kidney transplants.The Donor Outreach for Veterans Corporation, commonly known as DOVE, has helped save 30 lives since it was launched in 2020, according to founder and executive director Sharyn Kreitzer. Kreitzer told "Fox News Live" 15 veterans have received kidney transplants since the group was profiled by the show two years ago. "Fifteen are directly resulting from the piece you aired in 2021. And I just wanted to thank your Fox family, Benjamin Hall, who was interviewing us that day, because hundreds of people called us and did intakes and we screened over 300 people and that resulted in 15 veterans getting transplanted in the following 12 months," she said. NEW JERSEY MAN RECEIVES KIDNEY TRANSPLANT AFTER VIRAL T-SHIRT PLEAFour veterans, Michael Boyd, Jermaine Ellington, Dathan Odell and Jeffrey Garcia are in need of a kidney transplant. Kreitzer shared that if people would like to see if they are a match, they can head to the organization’s website– dovetransplant.org– for more information. "If you're not feeling like you could be someone who could be a donor, just spread awareness. So much is just letting people know that we have, most of us if we're healthy, we have two kidneys, and we can live a normal life with one kidney and save someone's life with our other kidney," she told co-host Bill Melugin. "And we're here to support all prospective donors throughout the journey. And it's very gratifying to be able to give back to veterans in this very meaningful way. And it's really my honor to be able to have this organization that is making such an impact."The founder shared that interested donors would go through a medical screening to determine if they are healthy enough to donate. If the prospective donor is a match, they are put on the veterans’ transplant donor program and undergo a comprehensive medical evaluation. CHANGES COMING TO KIDNEY TRANSPLANT WAITING LIST"All of the costs related to that evaluation are covered by the veteran's insurance. And then organizations such as Dove help make sure that all of the other non-medical costs, such as travel or lost wages, are covered as well. We want to make sure that a donor has no disincentive to being able to donate," Kreitzer explained. "So we really try to provide as much support as we can to see that it can happen. And I can speak from personal experience because I'm a donor myself, and I do believe that giving feels so good. And as donors, we get so much from the ability to save someone's life. And I feel healthier than I've ever felt. And I really do encourage anyone to consider learning about donation and making a decision if this feels like it's right for them." CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPApproximately 2,000 veterans are awaiting a kidney transplant at either a VA Center or a military hospital in the U.S., according to the United Network for Organ Sharing. 

Washington leaders responded on Sunday to the bipartisan Fiscal Responsibility Act, a deal reached between House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., and President Biden to evade defaulting on the country’s financial obligations.Both McCarthy and Biden held their posture as long as they could with a looming deadline of June 5, and on Sunday, reached a final agreement with just days to spare."The Fiscal Responsibility Act does what is responsible for our kids, what is possible in divided government, & what is required by our principles," McCarthy said on Twitter. "Republican resolve achieved this transformative change to how Washington works."Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky issued a statement in response to the agreement on Sunday evening.BIDEN SAYS BUDGET DEAL REACHED, TAKES ‘CATASTROPHIC DEFAULT’ OFF THE TABLE"The United States of America will not default on its debt," he said. "Today’s agreement makes urgent progress toward preserving our nation’s full faith and credit and a much-needed step toward getting its financial house in order."McConnell added he was grateful for McCarthy and other House Republicans for working to ensure the debt limit increase includes steps to "rein in" the reckless spending of Democrats in Washington, D.C. House speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-Calif., have a closer relationship than McCarthy had with former House Speaker Nancy Pelsoi, D-Calif., which may help them reach a deal to raise the debt limit.  (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin/Getty Images)"This agreement the Speaker reached with President Bident sets meaningful limits on the Administration’s spending agenda," McConnell said. "At the same time, it secures permitting reforms and introduces the link between federal assistance and work."SCHUMER PRAISES BIDEN FOR MAKING DEAL WITH MCCARTHY, TELLS SENATE TO PREPARE FOR WEEKEND VOTEAs a unit, McCarthy and other House GOP leaders – Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La), Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), and Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.)  – issued a statement regarding the new bill.The group credits House Republicans with stopping "out-of-control" spending that has crippled family budgets by securing a series of historic wins. FILE: President Joe Biden meets with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of Calif., to discuss the debt limit in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, May 22, 2023, in Washington.  (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)Those wins, the group said, include cutting spending year-over year for the first time in over 10 years while funding national defense and health benefits for veterans, and "clawing back billions" of unspent COVID funds.BIDEN, MCCARTHY REACH DEBT CEILING DEAL TO AVOID DEFAULT: HERE'S WHAT'S IN ITREAD THE TEXT HERE:"We enact for the first time into law ‘Pay-Go’ rules for the Executive Branch, which forces the Executive Branch to find dollar-for-dollar savings in government for costly rules and regulations, so that executive overreach is reined in and held accountable," the statement reads. "We are just 140 days into this Republican majority. And we’re just getting started."But not all Republican House members were ready to jump in celebration because of the deal, including Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., who posted to Twitter earlier in the day."The usual establishment people are popping champagne over this debt ceiling deal," she said. "It’s more worthy of a Bud Light."House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., also tweeted earlier in the day."Thankful that President Biden has reached an agreement in principle to prevent a devastating GOP-manufactured default," he said. "Look forward to reviewing the legislative bill text once it is released this afternoon. And continuing our work to put people over politics."The 99-page bill was released just before 7:30 p.m. on Sunday.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe House Rules Committee will meet at 3 p.m. on Tuesday to prepare the debt ceiling bill for a debate on the floor Wednesday, Fox News has learend.Fox News' Chad Pergram contributed to this report.

An Arizona man was arrested for allegedly shooting five people, killing four and injuring a fifth, during a string of shootings between Friday and Saturday.The Mesa Police Department arrested Iren Byers, 20, after he allegedly confessed to all five shootings while in custody for trespassing, FOX 10 in Phoenix reported.When Byers told police he committed the crimes, he told detectives where the handgun was located and where the clothes were that he wore when he shot the individuals. Iren Byers allegedly confessed to shooting five people, leaving four dead and another injured in Arizona. (Mesa Police)After retrieving the handgun, detectives were able to link the firearm to another murder that happened on Friday in Phoenix, near 24th and Oak streets.ARIZONA MAN HEROICALLY SAVES TWO TODDLERS FROM BURNING CAR MOMENTS BEFORE IT'S ENGULFED IN FLAMESThe victim, 41-year-old Nicholas Arnstad, was found dead next to a canal in the area.Police said Byers admitted to killing Arnstad, adding that security footage from each of the crime scenes linked the suspect to the shootings.The news outlet reported that the Mesa Police provided a timeline of the shootings.ARIZONA TROOPER SHOT, HOSPITALIZED IN NORTH PHOENIX; INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY Police car with blue lights on the crime scene in traffic urban environment. Police said a 20-year-old man went on a shooting spree in Arizona. (iStock)At about 10:30 p.m. on May 26, police found a 41-year-old man dead near Main Street and Alma School Road.As police investigated the body, they heard gunshots, and at about 12:15 a.m., officers found a 36-year-old woman who was shot on Main Street. She was taken to a nearby hospital and treated for her injuries.About 45 minutes later, another 41-year-old man’s body was located at a bus station near Broadway Road and Country Club Drive.Then, at 2 a.m., police found another body of an adult man near 2nd Avenue.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPPolice are still searching for a motive, saying all the shootings took place outside, and the victims are believed to have been homeless.Byers was charged with four counts of first-degree murder and one count of first-degree attempted murder.