The latest revelations about the purported first ransom note in the Nancy Guthrie case appear inconsistent with a kidnapping for ransom, according to a retired FBI negotiator."The fact that they wanted to cut off communication quickly suggests that they may not have had kidnapping for ransom as a primary motive, even though that's what this says," said Jason Pack, a retired FBI supervisory agent. "It doesn't seem like how a usual kidnapping goes down."He said typical kidnappers want to keep communication channels open to negotiate payment and maintain leverage over the victim's family, making the reported demand for no further contact highly unusual.NEW DETAILS FROM NANCY GUTHRIE RANSOM DEMAND REVEALED, 'HER LIFE IS IN YOUR HANDS': REPORT"The most telling sign is this no negotiation, no further contact line," Pack told Fox News Digital. "Genuine kidnappers wanna keep the line of communication open."The sender did, however, incorporate known pressure tactics, including setting a deadline, making threats and telling the family that Guthrie knew what would happen if they failed to comply, Pack said.But cutting off communication before the deadlines passed was also unusual, he added.NANCY GUTHRIE RANSOM NOTE CLAIMED THAT SHE HAD DIED, BEEN BURIED WITH NATURE, SOURCE SAYSGuthrie was taken from her home in Tucson's Catalina Foothills neighborhood in the early morning hours of Feb. 1, according to the Pima County Sheriff's Department and theFBI. She has not been seen since, and no proof of life was ever provided.In a second purported ransom note, the sender indicated Guthrie had died soon after she was taken and been buried "with nature."New excerpts from what is reportedly the first note received by local media shed light on why Pack believes the communication departed from a traditional ransom demand.NANCY GUTHRIE RANSOM NOTES DON'T MATCH SUSPECT'S BEHAVIOR, PROFILER SAYS: 'I DON'T BELIEVE THEY'RE REAL'Briana Whitney, who was working for the Phoenix-based AZ Family news outlet when the case broke, joined "Crime Junkie" host Ashley Flowers on Wednesday to discuss the note her former outlet received. "Crime Junkie" declined to share copies of the text."Hello Savannah, we have your mother Nancy," she began, reading from what she said was the first note sent to local media. "She is safe but scared. She will be held for ransom, and once payment is received, she will be released unharmed. We will be holding her for a maximum of seven days."As previously conveyed by authorities, the sender gave two deadlines with increased money demands the longer it took."Once payment is received to the Bitcoin address below, she will be released within 12 hours of deposit to a safe drop-off location back in Tucson," Whitney read. "If the payment is not received by the last deadline on Monday the 9th at 5 p.m., she will be killed. Your mother is aware of this, and her life is in your hands."FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON XThe sender left no room for further dialogue."It is in the best interest of everyone to have this completed as soon as possible," the note reportedly continued. "You will not be able to contact me from here on out. There will be no negotiation. Do not play games. Law enforcement will not be able to help you."SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWSThe note also included details that may have only been available to investigators and the suspect at the time, including the location of Guthrie's Apple Watch and details about the smashed floodlight in her backyard but even that is not enough to pin down kidnapping for ransom as a motive, Pack said."The details about the security camera and the spotlight that was out, that proves that they know what the home was like, what the environment may have been like, but it's not a real proof of life," he said.SEND US A TIPIn most ransom kidnappings, he said, the abductors will want to prove they have possession of the victim and that the victim is alive."All these things put together don't seem really like they go with the kidnapping for ransom," he said.Investigators appear to be split on the notes' authenticity. While one person has already pleaded guilty to sending an imposter ransom note to Guthrie's other daughter, Annie, and her husband Tommaso Cioni, that case is not believed to be connected to the notes sent to local media stations."The FBI and its task force partners have received several ransom notes over the course of this investigation," the FBI's Phoenix office said in a statement in June. "Some have been deemed to be extortion attempts without legitimacy. Other ransom demands may potentially be legitimate and are still being investigated as such. This case continues to be investigated as a kidnapping for ransom case. The FBI has and will continue to offer all assistance possible in the investigation however local authorities remain the lead."LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCASTSome investigators said they were confident that the ransom demands are all bogus, while others are cautious about reaching that conclusion while Guthrie's whereabouts remain unknown, federal law enforcement sources told Fox News and Fox News Digital. Still, the two notes that Whitney mentioned have been deemed potentially authentic by investigators and by the Guthrie family.The only known suspect remains publicly unidentified a masked intruder who appeared on Nest doorbell camera video that the FBI recovered with help from Google.He is described as standing between 5 feet, 9 inches and 5 feet, 10 inches tall with an average build. He was wearing a black Ozark Trail backpack. It remains unclear whether he acted alone.The sum of rewards in the case is over $1.2 million.Anyone with information is asked to dial 1-800-CALL-FBI. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Tucson's Crime Stoppers affiliate at 520-88-CRIME.

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Visitors heading to Yellowstone National Park this summer will find some of the park's best-known fishing rivers closed due to extreme water temperatures.In a July 15 announcement, National Park Service (NPS) officials from Yellowstone said the Madison, Firehole and Gibbon rivers would be temporarily closed to fishing until further notice.The affected rivers are all located on Yellowstone's west and northwest sides, near some of the park's busiest attractions, and the Firehole River flows through the Old Faithful area.HIDDEN DANGER AT POPULAR US NATIONAL PARK FORCES TRAIL CLOSURES AS BEAR SIGHTINGS CLIMBThe closures are in effect 24 hours a day. Officials blamed unusually warm water temperatures, which can be lethal to Yellowstone's famed trout."In recent days, peak water temperatures have ranged from 80 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit during the day," the notice said."Coupled with high air temperatures, these conditions are lethal to trout, and there have been reports of dead fish in the Firehole River."Officials added there are currently no heat-related fishing restrictions on other lakes, rivers or streams in the park.CAPTAIN HAULS IN NEARLY 500-POUND SEA GIANT AFTER GRUELING BATTLE, FEEDS MOST OF TOWNThe temporary closures will "protect the park's native and wild trout fisheries and will remain in effect until conditions improve," according to the NPS.Trout struggle to survive in exceptionally warm water because their bodies warm along with their surroundings, said Steven J. Cooke, a biology professor at Carleton University in Canada."Fish are ectotherms, which means that their body temperature is the same as the water temperature," Cooke told Fox News Digital."At high temperatures, trout struggle to obtain enough oxygen and may not recover upon release."ANGLER EXPECTING A FISH PULLS UP RARE 700-YEAR-OLD SWORD: REAL TREASURESCooke, based in Ottawa, Ontario, added that anglers "need to get used to such closures, as they will become more common.""However, if anglers up their game and improve their fish handling by minimizing fight time and eliminating air exposure, then that will be better for fish and allow continued fishing," he said.TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ"We are seeing the same thing play out with muskellunge anglers in the Midwest, or Atlantic salmon anglers in the Northeast."Cooke, who is on the board of the nonprofit organization Keep Fish Wet, said regulations like fishing closures "make more sense" in national parks, to ensure sensitive resources are protected.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERKeep Fish Wet educates anglers on science-based best practices for catch-and-release fishing to maximize fish survival rates.According to the NPS's website, Yellowstone has long been a popular destination for anglers.CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS"Yellowstone supports some of the world's most famous fisheries and has been a destination for generations of anglers for over 150 years," the site states."Fishing regulations are designed to maintain native fish abundance and genetic integrity, the park's overall ecological integrity, and a recreational fishery for park visitors."Fox News Digital reached out to the NPS for comment.

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Connecticut Sun guard Saniya Rivers wasn't taking Wednesday night's loss quietly after Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever steamrolled the team 123-88.After taking the loss and the taunting, Rivers took to Threads to defend her pride and insist she had zero regrets about jawing with Clark: "Girl idgaf if we're down by 50, I'm NEVER tolerating disrespect. As long as there's time left on the clock, ima keep hoopin. period."The whole dustup boiled down to one question: Did Clark pointing to the scoreboard during a 35-point blowout somehow cross the line?CAITLIN CLARK PROVES THERE'S NO NBA 2K27 COVER CURSE AS FEVER SET FRANCHISE SCORING RECORDWith 28.8 seconds left in the third quarter and Indiana cruising 95-67, Rivers got in Clark's face after a routine foul and told her she was getting "locked up."Meanwhile, Clark was busy hanging 27 points and 11 assists on the Sun on 8-of-13 shooting in just 27 minutes.Clark didn't waste time arguing. She repeatedly pointed to the scoreboard in front of Rivers and barked, "Scoreboard!"NBA'S ADAM SILVER PUSHED WNBA COMMISSIONER TO SUSPEND ALYSSA THOMAS FOR CAITLIN CLARK THROAT JAB: REPORTOfficials quickly stepped in anyway, issuing double technical fouls. The whistle did carry real consequences for Indiana, giving Clark her seventh technical of the season. Under WNBA rules, an eighth technical triggers an automatic one-game suspension without pay, leaving the league's biggest draw one whistle away from sitting out.It has been another eventful week for Clark, who continues to rack up rivals on the court and critics off it. Rivers is simply the latest name added to that growing list.USA Today columnist Nancy Armour recently drew widespread backlash after invoking Emmett Till in an opinion piece criticizing Clark and her fan base, another example of how even routine moments involving the Fever star quickly snowball into national talking points.While critics hyperventilate and opponents lecture about respect, Clark keeps selling out arenas, drawing record television audiences and giving people a reason to watch the WNBA.Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela

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Three-time Super Bowl champion Travis Kelce has already had a milestone summer away from football, but another major moment could be on the horizon.Kelce confirmed in March that he would return for his 14th NFL season, putting months of retirement speculation to rest.Not long after his July 3 wedding to singer Taylor Swift, Kelce appeared in an Instagram photo shared by Pro Football Hall of Famer Cris Carter, who added text across the image that quickly raised eyebrows.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Know the goat is preparing for THE LAST DANCE. Next stop Canton/HOF," Carter wrote on Monday.Carter currently works as Florida Atlantic footballs director of player development, and the post referenced his years of work with Kelce. Andrew Spruill, Kelces longtime personal strength and conditioning coach, also appeared alongside them."Andrew and I started with Travis before his rookie year in the NFL," Carter wrote.GREG OLSEN ON TRAVIS KELCE RETURNING TO CHIEFS FOR 14TH SEASON: 'LEAGUE IS BETTER OFF WITH HIM PLAYING'Kelces offseason work also drew attention from Johnny Olsen, another trainer with extensive ties to the Chiefs star, as he prepares for the season kickoff.Carters post sparked reaction on social media, with some fans questioning the reference to Kelces future."Can Travis be allowed to announce his own retirement, please? Everything about him makes headlines. Are you saying this for attention? Hes always said he doesnt want a farewell tour or the focus to be on him during the season. Travis has earned the right to announce himself when he sees fit," one fan wrote in a social media post.Kelce enters the 2026 campaign with more than 13,000 career regular-season receiving yards and 82 touchdowns.The Chiefs' decade-long run of playoff appearances came to an abrupt end in Week 15 last season after they came up short at Arrowhead Stadium in a game against the Los Angeles Chargers.Superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes sustained a season-ending ACL injury when he scrambled to try and pick up some yards in the games final minutes. Mahomes participated in seven-on-seven drills in May, roughly five months removed from a procedure to address atorn ACL and LCL.In January, Mahomes said he was aiming to be ready for the Chiefs regular-season opener.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

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Contrary to what some on the right may believe, we are not winning the war against DEI placements and promotions, and we are not winning the war against the greater "Woke" ideology. Both have been placed in faux hibernation by a far-left playing the long game.Actually, the game may not turn out to be that long at all. Many on the left are planning to double and triple-down on the "Woke" gameplan should the Democrats take back part or all of Congress in November and the White House in 2028.Should you need a very recent reminder of how insidious and embedded DEI appointments combined with the "Woke" theology can be, I encourage you to watch the smug and condescending testimony given by National Museum of American History Director Anthea Hartig in response to a number of sane and pragmatic questions asked of her by Congressman Brandon Gill of Texas. While Gill put on a masterclass on exposing merit and nation-destroying "wokism," I can assure you that the seemingly self-righteous and arrogant Hartig was mentally drumming her fingers while thinking: "We are just going to wait you and the Trump administration out and then reinstall "Woke" and DEI across the government and private sector spectrum."REP GILL CHALLENGES 'GENUINELY INSANE AND OBJECTIVELY OFFENSIVE' DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISTS AFTER VIRAL HEARINGOne of the most dangerous programs Congressman Gill exposed was something called the "MASS Action Toolkit." MASS standing for "Museums as Sites for Social Action." A far-left, anti-Trump propaganda narrative created by museum professionals around 2017 to turn their workplaces into hubs of woke activism and "resistance." The Smithsonian staff heavily promoted it as part of their DEI initiatives.The obvious question then becomes how best to combat a war that we are losing. First, acknowledge we are losing. Next, see the strategy of the left for what it is. They are playing the "wait you out" game. Next, pick high profile battlefields subverted by the left and decisively win back that terrain.And with that strategy in mind, I can think of no better place than the Smithsonian. The greater museum of the American people has been deeply infiltrated by the left. They have, year-by-year, step-by-step, turned it into a toxic cauldron for "Social Justice."WATCH: SHOCKING BEN FRANKLIN SMEAR LEAVES SMITHSONIAN CHIEF WITH NO REGRETSPresident Trump has the power to help reverse that. While he cant directly appoint someone as the head of the Smithsonian, he can exert sustained pressure on the 17-Member Board of Regents to make it happen.And he does need to make it happen as fast as humanly possible.To millions in our nation and billions around the world, the Smithsonian Institution is the face of "America." It hosts over 20 million visitors per year while also "educating" over 20 million students per year. It is one of our nations most important megaphones and no one understands that better than the woke, Socialist and Marxist subversives who have infiltrated every building and hallway within the institution.TRUMP HAILS AMERICA AS 'MOST EXCEPTIONAL NATION EVER TO EXIST' IN MOUNT RUSHMORE SPEECHThey view the Smithsonian Institution as one of the greatest tools at their disposal to indoctrinate American citizens and global visitors against the values and traditions first articulated by our Founding Fathers and then outlined in our founding documents. I say that as one who authored a book titled: "The 56 Liberty Lessons from those who risked all to sign The Declaration of Independence." A book with the express purpose of protecting our Founding Fathers from the smears and cancellation by the left.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONBut I also say that as one who as with the fight against wokism and DEI believes we are losing the battle to protect the names and reputations of men such as Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin and John Adams. Just as we are losing the battle to prevent the far-left from erasing and then "reinventing" our shared American history.The Smithsonian Institution being "Ground Zero" for the vilification of our nation and those who strongly believe in its exceptionalism. It is for that reason that I believe we need a high-profile "America First" name to take over that institution and proclaim: "The cancellation of our Founding Fathers and the reinvention of our American history ends now. Today."President Trump must find a new leader for "The Nations Attic." One who does recognize the courage, sacrifice and genius of our Founding Fathers and one who does deeply believe in our exceptionalism.An American Patriot who will step into the Smithsonian Institution and on day one, begin to throw out the far-left garbage filling every nook and cranny of those buildings. He or she should do so as if our very future depends upon it. Because it does.

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Caitlin Clark is the most popular player in the WNBA as a result of her talent, ability and flair for making shots few of her peers would think of attempting. She's also White. And for that reason alone, the vast majority of modern sportswriters or sports media personalities appear to hate her.The latest example is Nancy Armour, a columnist for USA Today Sports, who put together one of the most bizarre, inexplicable, unacceptable articles you'll ever see attacking Clark. Some of her complaints about Clark's penchant for sometimes flopping or going after the officials are legitimate issues that the 24-year-old should address.But other complaints? Well, let's just say Armour left the world of rationality far, far behind.DAVE PORTNOY BLASTS USA TODAY COLUMNIST FOR CLAIMING CAITLIN CLARKS REFEREE COMPLAINTS FUEL RACISMShe stated that Clark arguing calls puts "Black" and "queer" WNBA players "in danger." Even though Clark herself has often been aggressively fouled or mistreated, with little protection from the league's officials. She brought up examples of contact that she claims Clark exaggerated, then blames her for certain fans sending inappropriate and offensive messages to WNBA players. Even though Clark has never, and would never, encourage that behavior. In fact, she did the opposite, saying in 2024 that fans should not use her to push racism or harass opposing players.But all that pales in comparison to the profoundly absurd comparison to Emmett Till. What does Till, a 14-year-old Black teen who was abducted, tortured and eventually lynched in 1955 Mississippi after an accusation by a White woman, have to do with Caitlin Clark? Well, because Clark's "actions" are supposedly influencing, uh, lynching? Seriously."The WNBA's All-Star Game this weekend is in Chicago, Emmett Till's hometown, and a local art gallery is currently hosting an exhibit imagining his life if he hadn't been lynched. While its incumbent on the WNBA to do more to protect its players, there also should be an expectation on Clark to recognize the wider consequences of her actions," Armour wrote.Caitlin Clark telling officials she's been fouled on a basketball court can lead to "consequences" like Emmett Till, is the implication. This paragraph grabbed so much attention for its idiocy and offensive premise that Armour issued an apology at the ancestral home of sportswriter liberalism, BlueSky, saying it was an "inartful comparison."USA TODAY REPORTER APOLOGIZES FOR INVOKING EMMETT TILL IN COLUMN ABOUT CAITLIN CLARK AFTER UPSETTING THE WOKENo kidding. OutKick reached out to the Emmett Till Foundation to see if they had any comment about Armour trying to tie Caitlin Clark to a lynch mob, but as of time of publishing, had not received a response.Armour has a long history of ludicrous columns, including one just before the start of the 2026 World Cup claiming that the U.S. had already "lost" because of President Donald Trump, or something. But she's just a symptom of a larger problem. Sportswriting and sports media is broken. Consumed by politics. Unable to cover things objectively, fairly, or without injecting their own personal beliefs where it doesn't belong.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThere are countless examples, and it's cost employers ratings, revenue and prestige. Ryan Clark, now formerly of ESPN. Mina Kimes. Jemele Hill. Essentially the entire staff of The Athletic. Los Angeles Times writers who have pushed far-left ideology on Dodgers fans and demanded their local team avoid visiting the White House. The Ringer. Remember the reaction and outrage from many sports media personalities when the US Men's National Hockey Team won the gold medal and laughed at a joke made by President Trump? They "failed to meet the cultural moment." Or didn't "read the room."How many media figures asked Steve Kerr about his disregard for the truth with ICE-involved shootings in Minnesota, other than OutKick? Or Doc Rivers? How many in sports media criticized teams visiting the Biden White House to celebrate their titles? What about Sophie Cunningham? After she bravely spoke out to defend women's sports, she was immediately peppered with questions from a furious WNBA press unable to comprehend someone telling the truth about biology.Nancy Armour is just one in a long, long line of sportswriters who are so consumed with progressive politics and injecting it into every story, every situation, every athlete, that they can't stop even when audiences or readers beg them to. Comparing Caitlin Clark to Emmett Till might sound unreasonable or even insane for most readers. But that's how Armour thinks. And the worst part is, it's not just her. It's all of them.

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Samsung is giving those of you who are looking to buy a new phone more choices this week with three new Galaxy Z foldable models built for very different kinds of use.The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra focuses on productivity, cameras and a larger workspace. The regular Galaxy Z Fold8 takes a wider approach for reading, gaming and watching content. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Flip8 puts more apps and AI tools on its outer screen.Here is how the three new models compare and what you should know before deciding whether one belongs in your pocket.CyberGuy Live: Missed "Sick of Spam?" Get the replay and checklistOur free CyberGuy Live class, "Sick of Spam?" , has ended, but you can still watch the full replay and download our spam-stopping checklist. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson walks you step by step through simple ways to reduce robocalls, spam texts, junk email and unwanted messages. Youll also learn how to curb political texts, clean up your inbox and spot messages that could put your personal information at risk.Get the free replay and checklist now at CyberGuyLive.com.AMAZON LEO SATELLITE INTERNET TAKES ON STARLINKThe Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is the model for someone who wants a phone that can also serve as a small tablet. It opens to an 8-inch main screen, giving you room to view two apps at once. You could keep your email open beside your calendar or watch a video while looking up related information. The 6.5-inch outer screen also works more like the display on a traditional smartphone, so you do not need to open the phone for every task.Samsung says the Fold8 Ultra measures about 0.16 inches thick when opened and weighs about 7.6 ounces. That is fairly light for a phone with such a large folding screen. Still, you will notice more bulk than you would with a traditional phone. The Fold8 Ultra also has the most capable camera system in the lineup. Its 200 MP main camera should capture more detail, especially when you crop or enlarge a photo. A 50 MP ultra-wide camera helps with landscapes and group pictures. You also get a separate telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom.That zoom lens could be useful when you are photographing a child onstage, an animal across the yard or a landmark that you cannot approach. The other two phones lack a dedicated telephoto camera.A 5,000 mAh battery powers the phone. Samsung supports 45-watt wired charging, although you need to buy a compatible charger separately. The phone also includes extra cooling to help it stay responsive while you use several apps or record high-resolution video.The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra starts at $2,099.99 with 256 GB of storage. Samsung also sells 512 GB and 1 TB versions.The regular Galaxy Z Fold8 takes a different approach. Instead of following the taller design of previous Fold phones, it uses a shorter and wider shape. The 5.5-inch cover screen handles quick tasks while the phone is closed. Open it and you get a 7.6-inch main display with a shape closer to a small tablet.That wider screen could make articles, e-books and websites more comfortable to read. It should also give movies and games more room without leaving as much unused space around the picture. At about 7.1 ounces, Samsung calls this its lightest Galaxy Z Fold so far. The phone measures about 0.18 inches thick when opened and 0.38 inches when closed. That lower weight could make it easier to hold during a long reading session or video call.The Fold8 has two 50 MP rear cameras. One handles everyday photos while the other captures a wider view. You can still take detailed pictures and record video in up to 8K resolution. However, there is no dedicated telephoto camera. Digital zoom reaches 10x, but it will not provide the same clarity as the Ultra model's optical zoom. The Fold8 uses the same Snapdragon processor found in the Ultra and carries a 4,800 mAh battery. It also supports 45-watt wired charging with a compatible charger sold separately.The Galaxy Z Fold8 starts at $1,899.99 with 256 GB of storage. You can also choose 512 GB or 1 TB.The Galaxy Z Flip8 is the most compact model. It looks like a traditional smartphone when open, then folds in half so it takes up less room in a pocket or purse. The main screen measures 6.9 inches. When you close the phone, a 4.1-inch FlexWindow remains available on the outside.You can use that smaller screen to check the weather, view your calendar or respond to supported messages. You may also access some apps and AI tools without opening the phone. This could help when you only need one piece of information. Instead of opening your phone and becoming distracted by other alerts, you can check what you need from the outside screen.The Flip8 weighs about 6.3 ounces and measures about 0.24 inches thick when opened. It is the lightest of Samsung's three new foldables. The Flip8 includes a 50 MP main camera and a 12 MP ultra-wide camera. Its folding design also allows the phone to stand on a table by itself.That can make hands-free video calls or group photos easier. You can place the phone on a table, adjust the angle and step into the picture without finding someone to hold it. The outer screen can show a preview when you take a selfie with the main camera. Samsung also added tools that help keep video level while you move. The 4,300 mAh battery supports 25-watt wired charging. Samsung says the phone can reach up to 55% in about 30 minutes under its laboratory conditions. The required charger comes separately.The Galaxy Z Flip8 starts at $1,199.99 with 256 GB of storage. A 512 GB version is also available.HOW TO SHARE VACATION PHOTOS ON ANY SCREENAll three phones run Android 17 with Samsungs One UI 9 software. They also include two Galaxy AI features that serve different purposes.Now Brief works like a personalized daily summary. It can gather the weather, upcoming appointments and reminders in one place, saving you from opening several apps. You can choose which types of information appear in the summary.Now Nudge suggests a helpful next step based on what is happening on your screen. For example, if someone mentions a date while you are exchanging messages, the phone may offer to open your calendar. On the Fold models, it can place the calendar beside the conversation so you can check your schedule without leaving the message.Gemini Intelligence can handle broader requests across supported apps. You might ask it to find a restaurant or help with a reservation. I would still review any important action involving travel, appointments or purchases before approving it.Samsung has also added an AI Assistant Activity dashboard. It gives you one place to review supported actions the phone completed on your behalf. Privacy Alerts can warn you when an app tries to use certain permissions in the background, while Knox and Knox Vault help protect sensitive information.Samsung uses a new Flex Titanium structure beneath the folding displays. The company says this helps support the screens and reduce the visibility of the crease. The two Fold screens can reach up to 3,000 nits of brightness. Samsung also uses a low-reflection finish to make the displays easier to see outdoors. All three phones carry an IP48 water resistance rating.Samsung has updated Smart Switch for people moving from an iPhone. You can scan a QR code and transfer supported information wirelessly without installing another app on the iPhone. Samsung says the transfer can include passwords, passkeys and call history. Some accessibility settings and eSIM information may also move, depending on your device and carrier.Quick Share also gains compatibility with AirDrop. That means supported Galaxy and Apple devices can exchange files in both directions. Moving years of photos and account information can make switching phones feel like a chore. These updates could make the move to Galaxy much easier.Preorders are open through Samsung, major U.S. carriers and participating retailers. General availability begins Aug. 7, 2026. The Fold8 Ultra comes in Graphite, Cream and Violet Shadow. Green Shadow is an online-exclusive color.The Fold8 comes in Graphite, Cream and Lavender. Samsung offers Pistachio as an online-exclusive choice. The Flip8 comes in Graphite, Cream and Pink. Mint is the online-exclusive option.Samsung advertises up to $1,200 in savings with an eligible trade-in during the preorder period. Buyers who choose no trade-in may receive up to $200 in Samsung credit for eligible add-ons. Offers depend on the phone and trade-in condition. Each model also includes a six-month Google AI Pro trial with 5 TB of cloud storage. The service costs $19.99 per month after the trial unless you cancel.Samsung has made the differences between its foldables much easier to understand. The Fold8 Ultra focuses on a large workspace and stronger cameras. The regular Fold8 favors reading and entertainment, while the Flip8 gives you a phone that becomes smaller when you close it. I like that Samsung now offers two versions of the Fold for different types of use. The new AI activity dashboard also gives you more visibility when the phone takes action on your behalf. The biggest question is whether one of these designs would truly make your phone easier to use every day. That answer will depend on how much you value a larger screen, a more compact shape or Samsung's newest AI tools.Do you think a larger folding screen would make your phone easier to use? 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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Two people were shot and killed inside a vehicle on the University of Chicago campus on Thursday, according to local reports.The victims a 27-year-old woman and a 24-year-old man were discovered inside a vehicle on the 5900 block of South Ellis near Midway Plaisance Ice Skating Rink and Harper Quad at around 5:35 p.m., police said, per NBC 5 Chicago.Both victims had a gunshot wound to the head, according to police.MANHUNT UNDERWAY AFTER COLLEGE STUDENT FATALLY SHOT CHASING ROBBERS WHO ALLEGEDLY STOLE HIS PHONEThe man and woman were transported to the university hospital in critical condition, but were later pronounced dead.It remains unclear if the two victims had any connection to the university.CHICAGO'S DEADLY JUNETEENTH WEEKEND LEAVES 7 DEAD AS TRUMP SHAMES DEM GOV FOR INACTIONA firearm was recovered from the scene, police said.Video of the scene showed that the vehicle, which was damaged, appeared to have crashed either during or after the shooting, NBC 5 Chicago reported.The incident remains under investigation."This incident is currently under investigation, and we cannot confirm details at this time," a Chicago Police Department spokesperson told Fox News Digital.Fox News Digital reached out to university police for additional information.

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Witnesses recounted the moments surrounding a pair of New York City stabbings being investigated as a possible hate crime, with one calling the scene the "scariest thing" she had ever seen.The suspect, identified as Raul Morales, 51, is accused of yelling "Allahu Akbar" while stabbing two men on Manhattans Upper West Side on Thursday afternoon, according to officials.The NYPD is investigating whether bias played a role in the attacks. One victim is Jewish, while the other is Asian, police said.Police said the stabbings appeared to be separate attacks that occurred near each other. Authorities said there was no known connection between Morales and either victim or between the two victims.SUSPECT ARRESTED AFTER ALLEGEDLY YELLING ALLAHU AKBAR,' STABBING 2 MEN IN NYC ATTACKBoth men were taken to a hospital in stable condition.Authorities are investigating whether a knife or screwdriver was used in the attacks.A witness described seeing a knife sticking out of one of the victims following the stabbing."I just saw him sitting on his knees not moving at all, with this knife sticking out. It was the scariest thing I've ever seen. The men who worked in the building are amazing and they just ran to get help," the witness told Fox 5 New York.Another woman, who said she was friends with one of the victims, said she was inside a synagogue when she heard that someone had been stabbed. When she reached the scene, the victim was already being taken to the hospital."I spoke to direct eyewitnesses who said that this man had yelled 'Allahu Akbar' and had taken a screwdriver and stabbed him directly in the chest ... then the guy walked away and kind of pretended he was not culpable and said 'maybe someone should call 911, it looks like someone's hurt on the street,'" Nava Silton told the outlet.Silton said she later visited the victim in the hospital and described him as brave and courageous."It is incredibly scary and he's just praying the condition doesn't get worse. He had to pull the screwdriver out of his body," she said.Initial NYPD findings suggest mental health may have been a factor."While the perpetrator has no known mental health history with the NYPD, the initial investigation suggests that mental health may have been a factor," Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said.AMERICAN TOURISTS STABBED OUTSIDE ATHENS' ACROPOLIS AS POLICE DETAIN SUSPECT IN APPARENT RANDOM ATTACKOfficials across the state denounced the attack, including New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul."These hateful and despicable attacks have no place in our city," Mamdani said.Hochul said she was "disgusted by what appears to be another senseless attack on New Yorkers simply because theyre Jewish."Anyone who tries to tear that apart will be met with the full force of the law. New York will stand with our Jewish community today, tomorrow, and always," she said.

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ABC News' Danny New talks to Kenny Bednarek, an Olympic silver medalist who was adopted out of foster care when he was four years old and credits his adoptive mother's love for his success.

Multiple people were injured Thursday after a Kenmore Air floatplane made an emergency landing off the Washington coast before catching fire, prompting a massive rescue operation, authorities said.The U.S. Coast Guard said it received a report around 5:25 p.m. local time that a Kenmore Air seaplane had made an emergency landing in North Beach Shallow Bay off Sucia Island before bursting into flames.Authorities said all 10 passengers and the pilot were accounted for.SEN TIM SHEEHY MAKES EMERGENCY LANDING AFTER IN-FLIGHT ENGINE FAILUREThe San Juan County Sheriff's Office said multiple people suffered injuries ranging from head trauma to broken bones and lacerations.Kenmore Air said four passengers were taken to local hospitals for treatment. Authorities said one person was in critical condition. No fatalities were immediately reported.The airline said it was working closely with investigators and would provide additional updates as more information becomes available.MISSOURI SKYDIVING PLANE CRASH THAT KILLED ALL 12 ABOARD IS A 'DEVASTATING LOSS,' COMPANY SAYSKenmore Air CEO David Gudgel said the company's immediate focus was on those aboard the aircraft."We are grateful that everyone aboard has been accounted for, and our immediate focus is ensuring our passengers and pilot receive the care and support they need," Gudgel said."We extend our sincere thanks to the United States Coast Guard, local emergency responders, and everyone assisting in the response," he continued. "Kenmore Air is fully cooperating with the investigating authorities, and we will continue providing verified information as it becomes available."The airline said the aircraft involved was a de Havilland DHC-3 Otter operating near Sucia Island.According to the sheriff's office, the flight departed Seattle's Lake Union and was headed to Roche Harbor Marina on San Juan Island.A Kenmore Air spokesperson told Fox News Digital the route between Lake Union and the San Juan Islands is a routine flight for the airline."If you live here, you would be potentially taking a seaplane up there," the spokesperson said.COAST GUARD HELICOPTER CRASHES DURING ALASKA TRAINING MISSION, INJURING FOUR CREW MEMBERSThe sheriff's office said multiple agencies responded by deploying boats and emergency personnel to the scene.The U.S. Navy also responded, while three air ambulance helicopters transported injured passengers.Orcas Island Fire & Rescue, Lopez Island Fire & Rescue, San Juan Island Fire & Rescue and San Juan County Parks also responded.The cause of the accident remains under investigation.Fox News Digital has reached out to the U.S. Coast Guard for additional comment.