Ole Miss just can't seem to catch a break from opposing coaches within the SEC, with Texas coach Steve Sarkisian joining the party.There obviously must be something in the water down in Oxford that is attracting coaches to somehow keep the Rebels part of the offseason conversation, coming off a two-day stretch that saw Lane Kiffin take an enormous amount of heat for his comments regarding some recruiting struggles at Ole Miss.In what started as another interesting look into the life of Kiffin, which has many layers built into the body of his overall work, the subject that drew the most attention centered on what some perceived to be racial epitomes about struggle to recruit certain players to Oxford based on the state's history.LANE KIFFIN TAKES SHOT AT OLE MISS, CITES RACISM IN RECRUITING GAP WITH LSU IN AWKWARD INTERVIEWWhen describing certain problems that had risen in the past, across different sports, Kiffin brought up on his own that getting players to Ole Miss was not only about how much money could be offered."'Hey, coach, we really like you. But my grandparents arent letting me move to Oxford, Mississippi. That doesnt come up when you say Baton Rouge, Louisiana," Kiffin said to Vanity Fair. "Parents were sitting here this weekend saying the campuss diversity feels so great: 'It feels like theres no segregation. And we want that for our kid because thats the real world.'""I just hope (comments) comes across respectful to Ole Miss ... There are some things that I'm saying that are factual, they're not shots."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMKiffin would then go on to say in later interviews that his comments were not calculated, and he did not mean for it to come across as derogatory toward the State of Mississippi.But unfortunately for the LSU coach, the benefit of the doubt is not something that will be granted to him based on past instances of taking shots at other schools.And no, I don't think Kiffin had anything remotely racist in his body when describing Ole Miss recruiting, but sometimes he says these off-the-wall things to draw attention.In this case, I don't think it went according to plan, which is easy to notice when Kiffin is messaging media members to clarify his remarks.But, he wasn't the only one who had Ole Miss on their minds in recent weeks, as Steve Sarkisian proved on Tuesday morning.When Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney took aim at Ole Miss nearly three months ago for the recruitment of transfer linebacker Luke Ferrelli, the college football world was put on notice, or so it seemed at the time.Swinney has the proof that Ole Miss tampered with the short-term rental linebacker that spent only a few days at Clemson before heading off to Oxford. There were claims of text messages, a picture of a $1 million check sent to Ferrelli, along with other forms of communication that were sent to entice him to leave Clemson after only just arriving.DABO SWINNEY BROUGHT RECEIPTS, GOES NUCLEAR ON OLE MISS FOR TAMPERING WITH LB LUKE FERRELLI. NCAA RESPONDSAnd yes, he ended up at Ole Miss. Which brings us to Steve Sarkisian, who was asked about the ongoing circus in college athletics pertaining to the transfer portal and athletes losing out on an education by transferring so many times during their career."At Texas, we will only take 50% of a players academic credit hours," Sarkisian noted to USA TODAY. "You may be a semester from graduating, but youre going all the way back to 50% if you play here and want a degree. But at Ole Miss, they can take you. All you have to take is basket weaving, and you can get an Ole Miss degree."Sure, Sarkisian also brought up other schools during his rant, but he's also pointing the finger at the current system in which we currently reside in."We all signed up to be part of the NCAA, and then we all allegedly make the rules," Sarkisian said. "Everyone knows the rules, right? Then we go to our attorney general and say we dont like that rule, lets just sue. Right now, no one is afraid of the consequences."OK, I don't know how many people are going to offer sympathy to the Texas football program, but to each their own.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe story of the 2025 college football season, outside of Indiana running through opponents on its way to a national championship, was the Ole Miss Rebels.A traveling circus would honestly be a better way to describe what I witnessed from the second half of the season until Lane Kiffin raced to an Oxford airport for a flight to Baton Rouge just two weeks before Ole Miss would start their CFP run."Kind of amazing how uncomfortable our success is making some people," Ole Miss AD Keith Carter wrote on social media.Whether it's Lane Kiffin, Dabo Swinney or Steve Sarkisian, everyone seems to be using Ole Miss as a punching bag right now.Have people forgotten that Kiffin does not reside in Oxford any longer? Who knows.But, this has certainly been an interesting few months for the Rebels athletic department, and we havent reached the start of Summer yet.All I know is that SEC spring meetings have the chance to be unhinged in two weeks, and we'll be there to cover the potential madness that arises from the beaches of Destin, Florida.

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Attorney Katie Zacharia sounded the alarm Tuesday after a California mayor agreed to plead guilty to acting as an agent of the Chinese government, warning the case could be just the tip of the iceberg."There needs to be a wholesale review of not just legal permanent residents, but people who are here from adversarial countries..." Zacharia said on "Fox & Friends First.""There has to be a complete takedown of these green card holders, and they need to be sent back home," she added.Zacharia's concerns came after the Justice Department announced that Eileen Wang, former mayor of Arcadia, California, had been charged with acting as an illegal agent of the Peoples Republic of China.CALIFORNIA MAYOR ACCUSED OF SECRETLY WORKING FOR CHINA, SPREADING PROPAGANDA WHILE IN OFFICE: FEDSWang agreed to plead guilty to the felony offense, insisting the decision was "personal in nature" and "does not reflect [her] love and commitment to Arcadia, which will always remain strong."She now faces up to 10 years in federal prison along with a potential $250,000 fine, though any sentence would be determined by a federal judge.Zacharia, however, finds the prospect of 10 years appalling.MOST SHOCKING EXAMPLES OF CHINESE ESPIONAGE UNCOVERED BY THE US THIS YEAR: 'JUST THE TIP OF THE ICEBERG'"That's actually kind of offensive as a United States citizen," she said."This person was acting as a foreign agent on behalf of the CCP. There should be no grace. They literally should be sent back to the People's Republic of China."Per previous reporting, federal prosecutors said Wang admitted she acted "at the direction and control" of Chinese government officials from at least 2020 through 2022, coordinating with individuals in the U.S. to spread pro-Beijing messaging without notifying the U.S. attorney general as required by law.The described conduct occurred before Wang took office on the Arcadia City Council in December 2022.Local officials said Wang's conduct had no impact on city operations.Fox News' Stepheny Price and Matt Finn contributed to this report.

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More people are running into ID.me when trying to access government services, and it can raise questions right away. Dave from Richardson, TX, recently emailed us after seeing it required across several federal sites.It is a fair question, especially when you are being asked to hand over sensitive personal information. Here is what you need to know before you decide to use it.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportBIOMETRIC IRIS SCANNING LAUNCHES IN US CITIES FOR DIGITAL IDENTITYID.me is a private identity verification company. It helps confirm that you are really you before letting you access certain services.You will see it on sites tied to agencies like the Social Security Administration and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.Instead of each agency verifying your identity separately, ID.me acts as a middle layer. Once you verify your identity, you can use that login across multiple services.There are a few reasons ID.me has become so widely used.ID.me complies with strict identity verification requirements used by government agencies. These standards are designed for handling sensitive data like benefits and tax information.The platform uses encryption and monitoring systems to protect your data. That includes secure storage and safeguards against unauthorized access.Identity theft and account takeovers are a growing problem. ID.me is designed to stop someone else from pretending to be you and accessing your benefits.Major federal agencies rely on it. That level of adoption does not happen without passing multiple security checks.This is where you need to pay attention.Even though you see it on government websites, ID.me is a private company. That matters because your data is being handled by a third party.Depending on the service, you might be asked for:That is a lot of personal data in one place.Some experts have raised concerns about:ID.me says it protects this information, but it is still worth being aware of the tradeoff.You may also see Login.gov as an option on some sites.Here is the key difference:Both are secure. The choice often comes down to convenience versus how much personal data you are comfortable sharing.Here is the part most people do not expect. ID.me itself isnt a scam. The problem is that scammers know people trust it. That makes it a perfect disguise.Because ID.me is widely trusted, it has become a target for scammers trying to fool you. Scammers rely on urgency, fear and trust to get you to act quickly without thinking.STOP DATA BROKERS FROM SELLING YOUR INFORMATION ONLINEYou might get an email or text that looks official.It could say:The link takes you to a fake login page that looks almost identical to the real one. Real ID.me emails come from an @id.me address. Be cautious of anything using lookalike domains like @idme.com or other variations. If you receive a password reset email you didn't request, it could be a sign someone is trying to access your account.Scammers also send text messages that look like they are from ID.me, often using verification codes or security alerts to gain your trust.They might say:The link can take you to a fake login page designed to steal your information.Someone claims to be from ID.me or a government agency. They might say there is suspicious activity or a problem with your account. Then they ask for your Social Security number or a verification code. That is a red flag.No legitimate support team will ask for that information. ID.me will never ask for your password or multi-factor authentication code, even if someone claims to be support. No legitimate service will offer to set up your ID.me account for you or complete verification on your behalf.Scammers create fake sites that mimic the real login page.Watch for:The official ID.me website always ends in .me, not .com or other variations.If your data has been exposed in a breach, attackers may try to reset your account or intercept verification codes.Real ID.me verification requires creating a full account, uploading documents and sometimes completing additional steps.Be cautious if someone only asks for a selfie, a quick video call or partial information without the full process, since scammers may try to create an account in your name.YOU COULD BE SHARING YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER WHEN YOU DON'T NEED TOIf you plan to use ID.me, a few simple habits can go a long way in keeping your information safe and out of the wrong hands.Type the website yourself instead of clicking links in emails or texts. Start from an official .gov site like the Social Security Administration or the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, then log in from there.Enable multi-factor authentication on your account. Use an authenticator app when possible instead of relying only on text messages, since those can be intercepted in some attacks.Much of what scammers use starts with personal data found online. A data removal service can help remove your information from data broker sites, making it harder for criminals to piece together enough details to target you in the first place. Check out my top picks for data removal services and get a free scan to find out if your personal information is already out on the web by visiting Cyberguy.comNo legitimate agency or company will ask for your one-time verification code or password. If someone asks for it, that is a scam.Scammers try to create urgency with messages like "act now" or "your benefits will be suspended." Real government agencies do not rush you like that in a single message.Before entering any information, make sure you are on the official ID.me website or a trusted .gov page. Look for correct spelling, a secure connection and no extra words in the web address.Strong antivirus software can help block malicious links, detect fake websites and warn you before you enter sensitive information. It adds another layer of protection if you accidentally click a suspicious link. Get my picks for the best 2026 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android & iOS devices at Cyberguy.comCheck your accounts regularly for unusual activity, especially after verifying your identity. The sooner you spot something off, the faster you can take action.ID.me is a legitimate and secure tool used across the U.S. government. For most people, it is safe to use and is often required to access important services. At the same time, it asks for more personal data than many people expect. That makes it worth approaching with awareness instead of blind trust. The bigger risk usually comes from scammers pretending to be ID.me, not the platform itself. If you stay alert, use strong security settings and go directly to official websites, you can use it without putting yourself at unnecessary risk.As more services move toward strict identity verification, how much personal data are you willing to trade for convenience and security? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.comSign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportCopyright 2026 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved.

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A Florida man is behind bars after allegedly stabbing his grandmother nearly a dozen times over a dispute regarding Mothers Day dinner.The incident unfolded around 1:26 p.m. on May 10, when authorities with the West Palm Beach Police Department were called to a home regarding reports of a woman being stabbed multiple times, according to court records obtained by Fox News Digital.Upon arriving at the scene, police said they encountered a physical altercation between two individuals, later identified as Keo Nottage, 29, and his cousin, in the driveway where the alleged stabbing took place.Officers subsequently located the victim, identified as Nottages 74-year-old grandmother, who said a fight between Nottage and her other grandson broke out after Nottage was asked to help carry groceries inside the house after the pair went shopping for Mothers Day dinner.KENTUCKY MAN ENTERS INSANITY PLEA AFTER ADMITTING TO BEATING HIS GRANDMOTHER TO DEATH IN RECORDED ATTACKThe victim told police Nottage allegedly became increasingly agitated and said, "Someone is going to die today," before retrieving a knife from the kitchen, according to court documents.Nottage then allegedly stabbed the victim "approximately 11 times" authorities said.Following the alleged incident, Nottages cousin told police he attempted to help his grandmother before Nottage allegedly threatened to turn the knife on him.FLORIDA MAN ACCUSED OF KILLING GIRLFRIEND AND HER MOTHER, DISMEMBERING ONE OF THE BODIESThe cousin was able to escape the home and call for help, according to police.Nottage was subsequently arrested and booked into the Palm Beach County Jail, where he remains in custody without bond on charges of attempted first-degree premeditated murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, according to court documents.His grandmother was later transported to a local hospital, where she underwent surgery and remains in critical condition, FOX 12 reported.Fox News Digital reached out to Nottages attorney and the West Palm Beach Police Department for comment.

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The Senate will soon decide whether lawmakers should be paid during another government shutdown as the specter of more closures looms large.Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., teed up a vote on a measure that would prevent senators from being paid during a government shutdown, a political option of last resort that has now become commonplace in the midst of President Donald Trumps second term.The resolution from Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., is straightforward: if there is another shutdown, he and his colleagues wont get paid. Its one of several resolutions and bills tossed around by lawmakers to find a way to stop shutdowns, or at least find a leverage point against them.KENNEDY PUSHES PLAN TO HALT CONGRESS PAY DURING GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWNThune quietly set up the resolution for a vote when the Senate returned on Monday as lawmakers gear up to fund immigration operations for the next three and a half years a route theyre having to take as a result of the most recent shutdown.When asked how he felt about his measure getting a shot, Kennedy said he pushed Thune to do it."He did it, and I think hes a fine American," Kennedy said.Shutdowns have become a common tool over the last year and a half that Democrats have turned to as a negotiating counterpoint. In Trumps second term alone, Congress has been on the precipice of a closure four times.REPUBLICANS EYE ENDING GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWNS FOREVER OVER FEARS DEMS WILL DO IT AGAINAnd those shutdown run-ins have yielded the longest full shutdown in history, and the longest partial closure ever.That reality, where Democrats are using a shutdown like a political cudgel in a way lawmakers have never seen, has some Republicans worried that theyll do it again before the midterm elections in November.Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., accused Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and Democrats of being "legislative terrorists" who view political opportunity in forcing another closure.DEMS' DHS SHUTDOWN THREAT WOULD HIT FEMA, TSA WHILE IMMIGRATION FUNDING REMAINS INTACTIt could be over Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) again, Schmitt said, or something else entirely."It'll be something else, and then we'll just shut the whole thing down, and we should not, you know, let them do that," Schmitt said. "So I think we ought to have some plans in place to account for that, to make it painful for them if they want to do that, because the American people suffer on it."Kennedy isnt the only lawmaker trying to take the option off the table. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., has been pushing his Shutdown Fairness Act, which would require that working federal workers are paid during a shutdown.And Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., has his own legislation, the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, which would automatically fund the government for two-week stretches until Congress landed on a compromise funding deal."We need to pass it so we never have a moment like this again," Lankford told Fox News Digital. "We will have disagreements. It's America, but we should not have federal workers, programs that stop because we're having a disagreement. Let's have the fight. But let's keep going."

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FIRST ON FOX Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, is unveiling a bill on Tuesday that would allow the death penalty as punishment for those who knowingly distribute fentanyl that results in death, according to a draft of the legislation first obtained by Fox News Digital.Roys bill, the Deal Death, Face Death Act, demonstrates a continued focus among GOP lawmakers to crack down on narcotics distribution, even as fentanyl deaths have begun to trend downward in recent years."If a dealer distributes fentanyl or fentanyl-laced drugs and someone dies as a result, that dealer has effectively signed that persons death warrant," Roy said in a statement on the proposal.DRUG DEALERS COULD BE CHARGED WITH MURDER UNDER NEW VIRGINIA FENTANYL PLANIn 2024, nearly 48,400 Americans died due to fentanyl poisoning, according to findings from the National Center for Health Statistics a 36% drop from levels in 2023.Despite that progress, Roy believes capital punishment is key to bringing levels down further."Congress must stand with the families devastated by this crisis and send a clear message: if you deal death, you will face the full weight of justice," the Texas Republican said in his statement to Fox News Digital.The Controlled Substances Act of 1970 currently caps penalties for distribution at life in prison.Roys bill would raise the bar by amending that law, stating that "such person shall be sentenced, if death results from the use of such substance, to death."TRUMP ADMIN USES LUIGI MANGIONE CASE TO 'SEND A MESSAGE' IN FIRST 100 DAYS: FORMER FEDERAL PROSECUTORAdditionally, the bill doubles existing fines for fentanyl-related offenses, authorizing penalties of up to $2 million for individuals and $10 million for non-individual entities.The bill is narrowly tailored to apply to fentanyl and fentanyl-related substances.NARCO TRAFFICKERS ALLEGEDLY USING ANIMAL TRANQUILIZERS TO CREATE SUPERCHARGED FENTANYLAlthough the bill does not make the death penalty the default punishment, Roy argued it would give prosecutors a new tool to pursue cases more aggressively especially in instances where other drugs such as heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine are knowingly laced with fentanyl. In those cases, Roy's office argued that current law acts as a shield to dealers who endanger unsuspecting buyers."[The act] closes a dangerous loophole and gives prosecutors the ability to pursue capital punishment against the worst offenders who are profiting off the deaths of Americans," Roy said."Fentanyl is killing hundreds of Americans every single day and the people trafficking this poison should face the harshest penalties available," he added.

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Giannis Antetokounmpos time with the Milwaukee Bucks may be coming to an end.The Bucks are "open for business" when it comes to listening to trade offers for the two-time MVP, ESPN reported Monday. Its the latest chapter in the saga of whether the team will actually deal him.The team is reportedly looking for a "young blue-chip prospect and/or a surplus of draft picks" in a potential deal for Antetokounmpo.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW!Bucks co-owner Jimmy Haslam, who also owns the NFLs Cleveland Browns, said last week he hoped to get a deal done before the NBA Draft."I just think before the draft is a natural time," Haslam said at a news conference introducing new head coach Taylor Jenkins. "Because if Giannis does play somewhere else, weve got to have a lot of assets. Thats Jons job to do. And if hes here, then you build the team differently."Antetokounmpo maintained that he likes playing in Milwaukee but wants to play for a team thats committed to winning and competing for championships.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe Bucks initially signaled their intent to do that when they acquired Damian Lillard from the Portland Trail Blazers before the 2023-24 season. But an Achilles injury cut his time short in Milwaukee and he later re-signed with Portland.Milwaukee finished 32-50 in 2025-26 and missed the playoffs for the first time in nine years."We never had any problem communicating directly with Giannis at all and always knew where he stood," Haslam said. "And I think he always knew where we stood. Weve had those kind of conversations since the season was over. ... So sometime over the next six or seven weeks, well decide whether Giannis is going to sign a max contract and stay with us, or hes going to play somewhere else. And (GM) Jon (Horst) and Taylor, along with (co-owner) Wes (Edens) and myself will make that call, and we understand the gravity of that call."The Bucks have the 10th overall pick in the first round and could be set up for the future should a trade go through.Antetokounmpo was sidelined for the last handful of games. The Bucks said he was injured, but the 10-time All-Star said he was healthy enough to play.He finished the year averaging 27.6 points, 9.8 rebounds and 5.4 assists in 36 games.The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic said he will forgo playing with the Slovenian national team to focus on his daughters as hes been locked in a custody battle with his former fianc Anamaria Goltes.Doncic said in a post on Instagram early Tuesday that he will take the summer to spend time with them.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW!"I love my daughters more than anything, and they will always come first in my life," a message posted to his Instagram Stories read. "As I continue working toward joint custody of my daughters, I have been forced to make a difficult decision between traveling and playing for the Slovenian national team and being with my daughters this summer. Unfortunately, it has been made extremely difficult for me to see them over the past eight months."I have given everything to representing Slovenia and I am disappointed that I will not be able to play for my country this summer. But right now, my daughters and my responsibilities as a father are my priority."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMDoncic said earlier this year he ended his engagement with Goltes because he was unable to have his daughters with him for the season in the U.S.They became engaged in July 2023, and their daughters were born in November 2023 and December 2025, when Doncic left the Lakers to travel to Slovenia when his younger daughter was born.Goltes filed a petition for child support and attorneys fees in California, TMZ Sports previously reported."I love my daughters more than anything, and Ive been doing everything I can for them to be with me in the U.S. during the season, but that hasnt been possible, so I recently made the tough decision to end my engagement," he told ESPN in March."Everything I do is for my daughters happiness, and I will always fight to be with them and give them the best life I can."Fox News Jackson Thompson contributed to this report.

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U.S. Route 66 is celebrating 100 years since it became one of the most iconic corridors in American history.The road stretches 2,448 miles, starting in Chicago and ending in Santa Monica, California. Although the historic highway was decommissioned in the mid-1980s, towns and states created organizations to preserve what was left of the road.With hundreds of miles running through the American Southwest, some of the out-of-this-world landmarks are found in Northern Arizona.There is little doubt that Meteor Crater, considered one of the worlds best-preserved meteorite impact sites, is one of the routes most notable cosmic stops. But in the 1950s, people also reported a UFO crash in Kingman, Arizona, on the western portion of the route. Midway across Arizonas stretch of Route 66 is Flagstaff, which locals call a gateway to the Grand Canyon and to outer space.FOX'S STEVE DOOCY VISITS KANSAS FOR ROUTE 66'S CENTENNIALBefore Route 66 was built, astronomer Percival Lowell moved to Flagstaff to build an observatory."They look up, and they see what looks like a big birthday cake up on the side of the hill," Lowell Observatory historian Kevin Schindler said.Percival Lowell believed there could be life on another planet, specifically Mars."And we know today that we havent found any intelligent life on Mars. But he built this consciousness that it could be there," Schindler said.THE END OF THE ROAD FOR ROUTE 66Then, in 1930, another astronomer, Clyde Tombaugh, discovered what was then considered the ninth planet, Pluto."And the fellow who discovered Pluto, Clyde Tombaugh, was born in Streator, Illinois," Schindler said, "Not all that far off of Route 66, and then he made his great discovery right here."The observatory still has the telescope used to identify Pluto and uses it for educational purposes.NASA has also gravitated to Flagstaff for training. In the 1960s, Apollo astronauts did lunar training at the Cinder Lake Crater Field, just northeast of the town. NASA scientists also used the terrain north of Flagstaff as a simulation of the moon, testing rovers and equipment.

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