In a heart-wrenching turn of events, an Afghan national who once fought alongside U.S. forces has tragically passed away due to an allergic reaction while in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. His untimely death, as detailed in his death certificate, occurred just a day after being detained for deportation proceedings.

The deceased, 41-year-old Mohammad Nazeer Paktiawal, suffered an “adverse drug reaction” to an unspecified substance that led to a severe case of anaphylaxis, further complicating his existing asthma condition. According to official records, his passing on March 14 in a Dallas hospital was classified as accidental.

Paktiawal’s unexpected demise has sparked widespread outrage, particularly because he bravely risked his life fighting as a steadfast ally of U.S. Special Forces in Afghanistan for ten years. This has prompted members of Congress and the advocacy group AfghanEvac to seek clarity and accountability regarding the circumstances of his death.

In a recent development, AfghanEvac has urged Texas authorities to make public his complete autopsy report. The call for transparency arises amidst authorities’ reluctance, citing that its release could potentially hinder a criminal investigation that’s currently underway regarding the incident.

“This family deserves to know what happened,” asserted Shawn VanDiver, president of AfghanEvac. He has demanded explanations about the specific substance that caused the allergic reaction, how it entered Paktiawal’s system, and the puzzling fact that the date of injury on his death certificate is listed as occurring before he was placed in custody.

Paktiawal was evacuated with thousands of others from Afghanistan when U.S. troops pulled out in 2021. He entered the U.S. through a legal process and requested asylum to stay. That claim was pending when ICE arrested him at his home in Richardson, Texas, on March 13 as he was taking some of his six children to school.

ICE has defended its decision to target Paktiawal for deportation, noting he had been arrested on food stamp fraud and theft charges. He has not been convicted in either case.

A one-page ICE report on Paktiawal’s death said that he was screened at its Dallas field office and denied any medical conditions or allergies. Hours later, he began experiencing shortness of breath and chest pain in a holding room and was taken to Parkland Memorial Hospital.

The next morning, hospital staff noted swelling of his tongue while he was eating breakfast and gave him epinephrine, a drug that treats allergic reactions, the report said. He was pronounced dead about 40 minutes later after life-saving measures were unsuccessful.

The certificate lists the cause of death as “anaphylaxis complicating acute asthma exacerbation.” Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction typically triggered by food, drugs or insect venom. The document lists the toxic effects of methamphetamine, heart disease and cigarette smoking as contributing factors in the death.

His family members and coworkers said they did not know Paktiawal to use meth, and a private autopsy performed for the family could not confirm whether he had meth in his system because no blood remained for testing, VanDiver said. His wife has said that he relied on an inhaler for asthma, but ICE agents rejected her attempt to give them the device when he was taken into custody.

The cause and manner of death were established by the Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office, where a doctor performed an autopsy on Paktiawal.

County authorities have refused to release the autopsy report, citing statements from ICE officials that doing so would interfere with a federal investigation into the death. They have asked Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office for permission to withhold the record under a “law enforcement exception” to the state’s open records law.

In response to the AP’s request for the report, Dallas County official Jennifer Rose wrote that “its release would interfere with the detection, investigation, and prosecution of a crime” but did not elaborate. The medical examiner’s office declined comment.

Paxton’s office hasn’t ruled on the matter, but previously granted a similar request from another Texas county to withhold the autopsy report of a Vietnamese man who died in ICE custody in July 2025, according to documents obtained by the AP.

A man has confessed to making violent threats targeting President Donald Trump and agents of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), as revealed by a recent statement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of West Virginia.

Earlier this year, an indictment accused Cody Lee Smith of threatening to commit acts of rape and murder against President Trump, as well as targeting Trump’s supporters and ICE officials with threats of violence.

The news release on Thursday indicated that he faces a potential sentence of up to five years for threatening the president, and an additional 10 years behind bars for threats directed at ICE agents.

The indictment outlined the alarming nature of these threats, including a mention possibly referring to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

The document states that Smith sent a direct message to Donald Trump Jr. on Instagram that declared, “I’m going to rape your worthless father while Benjamin netanyacuck sits in the oval CUCK throne and watches with his jugular cut while the life leaves his pathetic eyes and then after I’m done your getting raped.”

The indictment reports that Smith asserted in an Instagram post, “Donald j Trump likes little boys and little girls and is an Israeli asset he deserves to be raped and murdered @REALDONALDTRUMP @donaldjtrumpjr I will kill you b[—-] a[–] dad.”

It also alleges that the man posted, “If I see a single trump supporter I don’t care the relation[,] I don’t care their age[,] I don’t care if they are mentally handicap[,] I’m murdering them in front of their entire family[,] same goes to the first war supporter or service member who’s willing to bootlick.”

He called the ICE tip line and “threatened to kill ICE agents in Clarksburg, West Virginia, the tip line operator, and the operator’s family,” the indictment alleged.

The document also alleged that Smith had declared in a post, “Donald Trump just announced the godd[—] hunger games[.] IMPEACH THIS MOTHERF[—–] WITH A .308.” — the indictment noted that the post featured a Leathermouth song titled, “I Am Going to Kill the President of the United States of America.”

Donna Kelce has officially joined the ranks of devoted Taylor Swift fans.

On Sunday, while departing New York City, Kelce donned a hat emblazoned with the phrase “Eldest Daughter,” a nod to Taylor Swift’s 2025 track of the same title.

The hat, featuring a vibrant teal and orange design, symbolized the warm reception Swift has received from the Kelce family.

With a cheerful demeanor, Donna confidently sported the Swift-inspired gear as she navigated the airport with her brother Don, just a day after the grand celebration of her son Travis Kelce’s wedding to Taylor Swift.

Following months of speculation and mixed reports, the high-profile couple tied the knot in an extravagant event at Madison Square Garden on Friday, attended by 1,000 of their nearest and dearest, including some of the biggest names in the entertainment world.

Donna, 73, has since broken her silence on the nuptials – where guests were reportedly issued non-disclosure agreements – though admitted she wasn’t at liberty to say much.

‘I really can’t say a heck of a lot except it was magical, man! Magical,’ Donna told Macy’s during their 50th Fourth of July Celebration in New York City.

Both the bride and groom were dressed in Christian Dior, her publicist announced.

There were no bridesmaids, instead, Taylor’s brother Austin acted as her ‘man of honor’, and Travis’s brother Jason was the best man.

The couple’s Love Story began three years ago this week, when Kelce first laid eyes on the songstress at her Kansas City Eras Tour concert on July 8, 2023.

The Chiefs tight end tried to meet Swift that evening, bringing along a friendship bracelet that contained his phone number. However, his attempt at handing her the jewelry was unsuccessful.

At the same time, Swift was at her own professional peak, traveling the world for her sold-out stadium shows, with Kelce flying in to support her.

Despite their hectic schedules and intense public interest in their romance, Kelce claimed that he felt calmed by both his girlfriend’s presence and down-to-earth nature.

‘Whenever I’m with her, it feels like we’re just regular people.… When there is not a camera on us, we’re just two people that are in love,’ he told GQ.

When the couple announced their engagement in August of last year, social media exploded in celebration, with fans immediately speculating about their wedding.

Details of the nuptials were shrouded in secrecy since that day, with scant details leaking to the press.

In a statement confirming the marriage, Swift’s publicist said in a statement obtained by People: ‘The bride and groom’s wedding ceremony looks have been created by Christian Dior Haute Couture.

‘They are designed by Jonathan Anderson, Creative Director of Dior Women’s, Men’s and Haute Couture Collections, in close collaboration with the Bride and Groom. This is the designer’s first couture wedding dress for a world-renowned celebrity. Their shoes were custom made by Christian Louboutin and the bride wore Cartier jewelry

‘Taylor & Travis did not have bridesmaids or groomsmen. Instead, her brother Austin Swift served as Taylor’s Man of Honor and Jason Kelce was Travis’ Best Man. The ceremony joined both families together and was officiated by friend Adam Sandler.’

Two guests who attended the wedding told NBC News that the couple’s exchanges drew tears from the audience – and that the NFL star was ‘more emotional’ than the bride at the ceremony.

‘You would think the bride would be the one crying more, but it was actually Travis that was more emotional,’ a guest said.

Donald Trump recently criticized the World Cup referee who issued a red card to USA’s Folarin Balogun, labeling the official as “suspect” prior to his own involvement in overturning the striker’s one-game suspension.

While speaking at the White House on Monday, the President stood by his extraordinary action. He clarified that although he did discuss the issue with FIFA President Gianni Infantino, he did not explicitly demand the reversal of Balogun’s ban during their phone conversation.

This incident has incited anger in Belgium, the USA’s next rival, prompting them to make a last-ditch appeal to reinstate the ban just hours before the game in Seattle.

In response, Trump confidently told the Belgians that proceeding without Balogun in the World Cup last-16 match would equate to a “rigged” game. He also criticized Brazilian referee Raphael Claus, who had shown the red card.

“Yes, I did speak to Gianni,” Trump admitted. “I asked FIFA for a review, and that’s where my involvement ended. I’m familiar with how these things work. That wasn’t a foul. There was no infraction; just two players running at full speed who collided accidentally.”

‘You can’t properly place your foot on somebody else’s foot when you’re going full speed. No, these were two great athletes who got tangled up. And this referee, who is a little bit suspect – if you check his past. I don’t want to say that because I don’t like to create controversy, but very suspect. If you’d like, I’ll provide you with his past.’

Claus was once accused of match-fixing in 2023 in Brazil but was never charged with any wrongdoing and there is no suggestion of any type of allegation aimed at Claus in this World Cup.

‘Firstly, it wasn’t a foul,’ Trump added. ‘And then you have to look at the person who made the decision. The game tonight is going to be amazing. We are going to have a full team and Belgium is going to have a full team. And you know what, if they beat us they can be really proud.

‘This game would have had a big mark on it. The other way, if they beat us I would say it is rigged, just like the election was rigged in 2020. I think they made a brilliant decision, I thought the referee’s decision was horrible. Nobody talks about that. They talk about the red card like it was fine.’

Balogun, USA’s top scorer in the tournament with three goals, was given a straight red card during the USA’s 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in the last 32 – a decision at the time that was criticized for being wrong. 

He tangled with Bosnia and Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemovic and his leg raked down Muharemovic’s calf while he was struggling for balance and jostling to win possession of the ball.

Trump continued: ‘He (Balogun) didn’t do anything wrong, and he’s our best player, or one of our best players, a very vital player and they gave him a red card.

‘I didn’t think it meant much. Then I started hearing that it means you can’t play in the next game, at least in the next game. 

‘That’s one thing, to penalize somebody for the game. But how do you penalize them for a game that hasn’t been played yet? It’s very unfair. You can’t do that.’

Trump insisted he didn’t force Infantino to make Balogun available.

‘I didn’t say “you have to do this”. Gianni is a smart, tough man and his stock is going through the roof,’ Trump said.

‘I didn’t know what the hell a red card was. When I found out I said “you gotta be kidding”. I said “wow, that’s a lot of power, that’s terrible”. But then I lookd at his past and it wasn’t so great.

‘I didn’t tell him (Infantino) what to do, I can’t tell him what to do.’

Ironically, Balogun qualifies to play for the United States due to ‘birthright citizenship’ – a rule Trump has wanted to overturn. 

His heavily pregnant mother was stopped from boarding a flight out of the United States when she was heavily pregnant and Balogun was then born in Brooklyn, New York. 

After FIFA kicked back Balogun’s ban on Sunday, Trump, who was awarded the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize by Infantino last year, wrote on Truth Social: ‘Thank you to Fifa for doing what was right, and reversing a great injustice! President DONALD J. TRUMP.’ 

Infantino was sat next to U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick during the game in the San Francisco Bay where Balogun was sent off.

The United States are trying to reach the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 2002 by beating Belgium, with many considering Monday night’s game the biggest ever in US soccer. 

Trump is not expected to attend. Despite going to multiple major US sporting events since beginning his second term as President, he has not made it to a World Cup game yet. 

He is, however, set to attend the final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium with Infantino saying recently that he and Trump will hand the trophy over to the winner ‘together’.

Infantino, speaking to Fox before Trump’s call about Balogun’s red card, said: ‘We will be together with the president enjoying ​the final and handing the trophy to the winner, of course, together.’

CHICAGO (WLS) — Governor JB Pritzker is poised to enact a groundbreaking piece of legislation concerning artificial intelligence on Monday.

This development follows the passage of Senate Bill 315, known as the Artificial Intelligence Safety Measures Act, by Illinois lawmakers in May.

ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch

The legislation draws inspiration from similar laws introduced in New York and California in 2025, aiming to establish a uniform standard at a national scale, addressing what lawmakers believe is a current gap at the federal level.

Targeting only the most advanced AI models from the largest tech companies, the bill focuses on those with at least $500 million in revenue and significant computing capabilities. Giants like OpenAI and Anthropic have backed the bill from the start, resulting in an overwhelming 110-0 approval in the House.

Under this new regulation, developers are mandated to create publicly accessible transparency frameworks. These frameworks must outline how companies adhere to industry standards, evaluate model performance and potential catastrophic risks, and address any safety incidents that occur.

Developers would also be required to employ third-party auditors to ensure compliance with the framework, a provision that is still a point of contention for some industry stakeholders, including TechNet, a coalition of tech executives across the industry.

The Illinois attorney general would have exclusive authority to enforce civil penalties up to $3 million per violation.

Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit, a nonpartisan news service covering state government, contributed to this report.

Rinse, recall, repeat.

A high-end shampoo company is pulling two of its products from the shelves due to worries that the luxury lather might harbor a potentially hazardous bacterium.

Kao USA, the parent company behind the brand Oribe, announced a voluntary recall across the nation last week.

The products were recalled after tests revealed the presence of Pluralibacter gergoviae, a bacterium capable of triggering infections that could pose significant health risks, particularly to those with weakened immune systems.

According to the recall notice, the affected products include:

• Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo 8.5 oz size (UPC 840035231242) with the lot code YR010556

The 8.5 oz size retails for $52.00 on the Oribe website, while the larger bottle sells for $166.

The product, developed in collaboration with a board-certified trichologist, is “proven to plump and densify strands for thicker, fuller, healthier-looking hair over the course of three months,” per the company’s website.

The affected products were manufactured between February 21, 2026 and February 26, 2026.

According to the recall notice, the affected products were sold nationwide in the United States and Canada at salons and other retailers.

Pluralibacter gergoviae bacteria have a reputation for contaminating cosmetics, due in part to their resistance to parabens and other preservatives.

In 2024, nearly a million units of Amika Mirrorball High Shine + Protect Antioxidant Shampoo were voluntarily recalled due to contamination by Pluralibacter gergoviae.

The infection caused by this bacterium has been linked to a slew of negative health consequences, including eye infections, respiratory diseases, urinary tract infections, and even sepsis.

A day after Kao announced the recall, the FDA posted the notice on its website, noting that while the risk of serious illness is low, it can be life-threatening to the immunocompromised.

“Though Pluralibacter gergoviae bacteria pose little medical risk to healthy people, those with certain health issues such as weakened immune systems may be more susceptible to infection by the bacteria,” the FDA reposted.

Those most vulnerable to infection include people with chronic illnesses, weakened immune systems, and/or those undergoing surgical procedures.

“We are working with the FDA to voluntarily recall the affected lots of the product in question from our warehouses,” Kao USA said in a statement. “We are also asking retail and salon partners to remove affected lots from use and/or sale and return them to us for safe disposal.”

If you purchased this product, Kao recommends that you immediately stop using it, regardless of your health status.

Customers who purchased the compromised products are advised to contact the Kao Professional Hair Technical Hotline at 800-333-2442 or email oribecomplaints@kao.com for a replacement.

Oribe counts many a celebrity among its fanbase, including Martha Stewart.

Last month, the octogenarian and OG influencer posted a selfie from a Milan hair salon with bottles of the brand’s Bright Blonde collection visible in the background

“I love Oribe shampoo and conditioner,” she wrote in the comments. “Keeps my blond blond and my hair extra thick and healthy.”

Meanwhile, Victoria Beckham once told Into the Gloss she uses Oribe’s Signature Shampoo and Conditioner on her famous brunette hair. (“They smell incredible,” she raved.)

Meghan Markle also used the brand’s Dry Texturizing Spray on the set of “Suits.”

“There is nothing like a hair flip,” she raved in an interview with Birchbox at the time. “When my hair is feeling a little weighted, Suanne, my hair artist on set, has me bend forward and she sprays a little Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray.”

Meanwhile, “RHORI” star Alicia Carmody — a trained hairstylist — recently told Page Six the brand’s Royal Blowout Spray was a matter of vital import, mainly, or mane-ly as it were, that she would “die without” it.

Carole and Pippa Middleton, the iconic mother-daughter pair, showcased their effortless chic style as they made their entrance at Wimbledon today.

Pippa, the sister of the Princess of Wales, carried a straw hat to ward off the summer sun, while donning a £278 Reformation Naira Dress in a charming ‘dolly dot’ print.

Completing her sophisticated summer ensemble, 42-year-old Pippa accessorized with fashionable sunglasses and eye-catching white heels as she stepped into the tennis arena for the eighth day of the championship.

Carole exuded elegance in a striking white dress paired with a blue blazer, accompanied by a stylish brown bag and white heels to perfect her look.

Arriving at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London this morning, the mother and sister of the future Queen were set to enjoy a thrilling day of tennis excitement.

Both Pippa and Carole have been documented to be lifelong tennis enthusiasts, and are regular fixtures at the Wimbledon Championships. 

They were among several star-studded guests at today’s sporting event, including eight-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer and actor James Norton, who opted for a grey blazer and burgundy tie. 

Pippa has also struck up a high-profile close friendship with Roger Federer, who was a guest at her 2017 wedding to James Matthews. Over the years, the pair have been spotted enjoying several dinners with Carole. 

Carole and Pippa’s first appearance at SW19 comes just a few days after the Princess of Wales ditched the Royal Box to take in the action on Court Number One.

The royal tennis superfan was seen gasping and putting her hands over her face during a tense match on Thursday.

The Princess – who is a keen player herself and often hands the trophy to the winner at the end of the tournament – was joined by tennis royalty in SW19, sitting next to the likes of Sir Andy Murray and Tim Henman on a glorious summer day.

A tennis aficionado, Kate’s search for the most exciting matches at the All England Club took her to Court Number One and Court 18 as she broke with tradition and avoided the prime seats on Centre Court.

Earlier she smiled as she chatted to members of the public who had joined the queue for Wimbledon tickets in the early hours of the morning.

She also helped hand out grounds passes to tennis fans, some of whom had camped overnight in Wimbledon Park to secure coveted access to the tournament.

Kate posed for selfies with members of the public, affectionately putting her arm around one woman who was holding her phone in one hand and her queue card in the other.

She was also overheard telling two attendees ‘have a really fun time’ as she handed them their tickets.

The Princess greeted those who had been waiting for entry into SW19 and hailed the queue as an ‘accessible’ entry point.

Speaking to two excited children, Kate asked them if they were big tennis fans, to which they smiled and nodded.

One attendee congratulated the princess on her recent Three Peaks challenge.

Kate donned an elegant blue linen suit from Gabriela Hearst for the occasion, which she paired with a white top from H&M and Ralph Lauren sunglasses.

She wore her hair in a pony tail and finished off the outfit with a pair of moonstone and lapis ‘Stella’ drop earrings from Carousel Jewels with an oval royal-blue gemstone.

In a break from tradition, Kate did not sit in the Royal Box but watched one of the matches on the outside courts alongside former British number one Tim Henman

As a royal patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club since 2016, Kate is a regular fixture at the prestigious tournament.

She has attended most years since 2011, missing only 2013, when she was pregnant with Prince George, and 2020, when the tournament was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

“The View,” ABC’s renowned daytime talk show, recently turned down a request from New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to feature two democratic socialist congressional candidates. This move comes as the Disney-owned network becomes increasingly cautious amid a critical FCC investigation into its political guest selections, a report reveals.

Mayor Mamdani’s representatives proposed an appearance on “The View” that included him alongside Democratic congressional hopefuls Darializa Avila Chevalier and Claire Valdez. However, the show expressed its inability to accommodate the candidates, citing the necessity to tread carefully during the FCC’s active equal-time review, as reported by Semafor.

These recent events highlight the growing tension between “The View” and the political allies of Mayor Mamdani. The discord marks a shift in what has become an increasingly complex relationship.

Allegedly, some supporters of the mayor have become frustrated with the program’s coverage of political issues, particularly remarks made by co-host Sara Haines regarding Darializa Avila Chevalier, according to Semafor.

In a recent episode, co-host Sara Haines remarked about Avila Chevalier, saying, “I’m gonna full-blown call her an antisemite. She would proudly call herself that, trust me.” Her comments have sparked controversy and added to the existing tensions.

According to Semafor, one of Mamdani’s aides later expressed frustration to ABC executives, warning that Haines’ remarks could affect whether the mayor and other democratic socialist candidates agree to appear on the program in the future.

Avila Chevalier, the virulently anti-Israel candidate who has expressed support for abolishing prisons, unseated five-term Rep. Adriano Espaillat in Manhattan’s 13th Congressional District, while Queens Assemblywoman Claire Valdez captured the Democratic nomination in the open 7th District.

The reported decision indicates that the probe launched by FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is already influencing programming at one of television’s most prominent political venues — even though the agency has yet to take formal enforcement action against ABC over “The View.”

Last week, The Post reported that a conservative media watchdog was pressuring the FCC not to renew ABC’s licenses due to what it considered partisan bias.

Once a must-stop campaign venue for politicians ranging from President Trump to Hillary Clinton and former Vice President Kamala Harris, “The View” has not hosted a candidate running in a competitive midterm race since Carr announced the FCC inquiry in February, according to Semafor.

The show continues to book politicians who are not facing contested races, including Vice President JD Vance and Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.).

Murphy appeared on the May 26 program to plug his new book while Vance was a guest on the June 16 episode.

Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), who is up for reelection this year but did not face a primary challenger, also appeared on the program in March.

The FCC inquiry stems from “The View’s” Feb. 2 interview with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico.

Carr has argued the appearance may have triggered the federal equal-time rule, which generally requires broadcast stations to provide comparable opportunities to rival candidates for the same office.

ABC has pushed back forcefully, arguing that “The View” has been recognized by the FCC for more than two decades as a bona fide news interview program that is exempt from the equal-time requirement. In a petition filed with the agency, the network said the inquiry “threaten[s] to upend decades of settled law and practice and chill critical protected speech.”

The FCC has opened a public-comment proceeding but has yet to issue a final ruling or any public enforcement order against the daytime talk show.

The Post has sought comment from ABC, Mamdani, Avila Chevalier, Valdez and the FCC.