ATLANTA (AP) — Tragedy struck the family of NFL player Calais Campbell as his brother was charged with murder following the discovery of their 71-year-old mother’s body in an Atlanta residence. The authorities made the grim discovery during a welfare check.

According to arrest warrants, Nateal Campbell was found with her throat slashed, and her son, Ciarre Campbell, was allegedly in possession of a knife at the scene. Police arrived at the home around 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, where they discovered Mrs. Campbell unresponsive, as detailed in a police statement.

Ciarre Campbell was subsequently detained and booked into Fulton County Jail. He faced an initial court hearing set for Wednesday morning on charges that include aggravated assault and murder. Online court records did not list any attorney prepared to speak on his behalf regarding these charges.

The Campbell family released a statement requesting privacy as they navigate this period of “overwhelming grief.”

“It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our matriarch, Mrs. Nateal Campbell,” the family expressed in their statement. “Though we continue to seek answers about her tragic passing, we find solace in the thought that she is now reunited with our father, her cherished Chuck, and embraced by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.”

A defensive lineman for the Baltimore Ravens, Calais Campbell is entering his 19th NFL season after signing a one-year, $5.5 million contract in April.

The 2017 first-team AP All-Pro selection has been voted to the Pro Bowl six times in a career that started as a second-round pick in 2008 with the Arizona Cardinals.

The 39-year-old former Miami Hurricane spent 10 seasons with the Cardinals and also played in Jacksonville, Atlanta, and Miami.

Campbell has 117 career sacks in 278 games, including 259 starts.

As the United States gears up to celebrate its momentous 250th anniversary, there’s a palpable buzz in the air. This upcoming weekend promises to be a spectacular reminder of why we take pride in being part of this grand nation.

While the traditional citywide viewings of Macy’s 4th of July fireworks offer a free, fun, and family-friendly way to enjoy the festivities, many of New York City’s top hotels, restaurants, and nightlife venues are elevating the celebration. They’re rolling out the red carpet with premium ticketed experiences that keep the spirit alive well into the night—and sometimes beyond!

Whether you’re inclined to indulge in a posh $125 dinner with skyline views, sip poolside cocktails by the East River, or experience the ultimate in luxury with a private VIP table priced at $10,000, there’s something for everyone. The New York Post has curated an exciting list of the top 4th of July events in the city—perfect for those who want to celebrate America’s big milestone in grand style.

Fortunately, for those who have not yet made plans, there are still tickets available. With events ranging from laid-back gatherings to extraordinary soirées, this year offers an array of options to revel in the stars and stripes.

The good news is that tickets are still available.

Sky-high celebrations at The Edge x Marquee Skydeck

New Yorkers looking to trade packed waterfront crowds for a bird’s-eye view can celebrate the Fourth 1,100 feet in the air at the Edge (30 Hudson Yards), the Western Hemisphere’s highest outdoor sky deck.

Beginning at 7:30 p.m., the ticketed event includes fireworks viewing, endless cocktails, bumping music and VIP experiences.

Ticket holders will also have access to the Edge’s seven new immersive indoor installations inspired by New York City’s electric energy, complementing the deck’s outdoor viewing areas that offer sweeping 360-degree skyline views and a thrilling glass floor, overlooking the entire city.  

Come for the fireworks, stay for the party as the celebration continues well into the night with access to the Marquee Skydeck afterparty, featuring DJs and good vibes until 3 a.m.

General admission tickets start at $230, while VIP tickets begin at $305. Marquee Skydeck afterparty tickets range from $85 to $105, excluding drinks.

Details and ticket info can be found here.

Celebrate big at the Westlight club at The William Vale Hotel

At the bougie William Vale Hotel in Williamsburg (111 N 12th St.), the iconic rooftop club Westlight is going all out for America 250 with producer and DJ Murda Beatz headlining a massive Independence Day bash.

Guests can take in sweeping Manhattan skyline views and catch glimpses of the firework show, all while vibing to live music, munching on elevated street food, sipping on premium cocktails, and enjoying VIP perks, including private viewing terraces, backstage access, and cabanas.

General admission tickets are available for around $108, while a 22nd-floor VIP experience with a three-hour open bar and unlimited food starts at $375 per person. Reserved VIP tables range from $2,000 to $3,000, and private rooftop cabanas for groups start at $5,000 and top out at $10,000.

Tickets can be bought here.

Unparalleled views from Harriet’s Rooftop at The 1 Hotel Brooklyn

Harriet’s Rooftop at 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge is offering one of the city’s closest vantage points to the fireworks show over the East River.

The 21-plus bash offers guests five hours of picking-style food, a premium open bar, live DJ sets from Zoe Vi and Malik Lindo, and unparalleled views of the display launched from the Brooklyn Bridge and barges along the river from 5 p.m. onward.

General admission is priced at $661, and those with even deeper pockets looking to splurge more can reserve indoor lounge tables starting at $3,000, rooftop tables for $5,000, or private poolside packages at $8,000.

Ticket purchases can be made here.

The Rockaway Hotel‘s rooftop soiree

Beat the heat wave and celebrate America’s independence with the cool ocean breeze at The Rockaway Hotel’s (108-10 Rockaway Beach Dr, Rockaway Park) “America 250” party atop the boutique resort’s 6,000-square-foot rooftop overlooking not only the Manhattan skyline, but also Jamaica Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.

Beginning at 6 p.m., ticketgoers can enjoy chic sips and an all-American food spread including classic BBQ, New York deli-style offerings and an oyster bar.

Tickets are $150 for guests 21+, $60 for guests under 21, and $750 for private group experiences for up to five on the bayside terrace.

Purchase tickets here.

Grand Banks

If the rooftop scene isn’t your vibe, celebrate aboard one of New York’s most unique waterfront venues, the Grand Banks (Pier 25 Hudson River) — an oyster bar housed on the historic 1942 schooner “Sherman Zwicker,” that is offering front-row views of the fireworks from the Hudson alongside oysters, seafood and cocktails.

Reservations start at $500 for a single seat at the cocktail or oyster bar, $1,000 for a table for two, $3,000 for a table of six and $10,000 for the Captain’s Table, which accommodates up to 16 guests.

Reserve your spot here.

A four-course meal with panoramic views at Peak with Priceless Restaurant & Bar

Those looking to celebrate America 250 with a lavish dinner can head to Peak with Priceless Restaurant & Bar, the 101st-floor eatery atop Hudson Yards, managed by The Tao Group Hospitality.

The venue is a sprawling 10,000-square-foot space that stands over 1,200 feet in the air, giving guests an incredibly memorable Fourth of July experience that features panoramic views of the city and a four-course prix fixe menu.

Early seating from 5 to 6:30 p.m. is priced at $125 per person and prime fireworks-time seating from 7:30 to 9 p.m. is priced at $425 per person.

Reservations can be made on OpenTable.

An exclusive rooftop party at the PUBLIC Hotel

One of downtown’s hottest rooftops is keeping its Fourth of July party exclusive.

Ian Schrager’s PUBLIC Hotel (215 Chrystie St.) is limiting access to hotel guests and to reserved tables on its 17th-floor, outdoor, landscaped terrace, offering showstopping 360° views of the fireworks.

Guests can enjoy DJ sets by Gabriel Liberty and Prince Terrence while sipping the hotel’s signature cocktail of the night.

The celebration also features a barbecue-inspired menu with smoked brisket sliders, tuna cones, street corn bowls, and other summer classics.

Table reservations are required, with pricing available upon request.

NEW YORK — Even close attendees were left in the dark about the wedding venue for Taylor Swift and her Super Bowl-winning partner Travis Kelce until last Sunday, according to an insider privy to the details. Meanwhile, New York City officials are getting ready for a series of nuptial celebrations at Madison Square Garden this week.

While specifics about the upcoming ceremony are shrouded in mystery, News Media revealed on Tuesday that the NYPD is preparing for an event starting Thursday and continuing into the early hours of Saturday. This occasion is expected to involve street closures, a high-profile guest list, and much more, according to another well-placed source.

Informed city officials anticipate that Swift and Kelce will indeed tie the knot at the Garden. However, with the singer’s considerable resources and love for hidden clues, some speculate the high-profile ceremony at the home of the NBA champion Knicks might be a well-orchestrated distraction.

“We’ll have to wait to see if Taylor really shows up here, or if this is all just smoke and mirrors,” commented Paul Mauro, a former NYPD inspector experienced with securing events at Madison Square Garden. “Taylor can afford to rent out the Garden, only to opt for a different, secret venue entirely.”

The arena, which sits atop the Pennsylvania Station commuter railroad hub, is surrounded by subway lines, New Jersey Transit, Long Island Rail Road and Amtrak service, making it one of the busiest transit hubs in the country. It already routinely hosts a large police and National Guard presence.

“You’ll see all the resources,” Mauro said. “You’ll see the horses. You’ll see the ESU guys, that’s SWAT, with the uniforms and the long guns. You’re going to see all of that. But there will also be a lot of stuff you don’t see…You’re going to have a lot of intelligence assets that are deployed, things that are a little bit more clandestine. Together with the feds, there are likely going to be a lot of federal agencies represented because, as I said, you are going to be coming into the Fourth of July. Irrespective of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, this was going to be a hotbed of activity.”

Penn Station is also the city’s gateway to World Cup games hosted nearby in New Jersey. Commuters and tourists come and go at all hours. And less than 10 blocks away, on Saturday, July 4, Times Square will host a celebration for the nation’s 250th birthday.

“You’ve got a lot going on under the ground here,” Mauro said. “They have to consider all that as well. You’ve got to keep the trains moving. A big heavy lift for New York City. I have no doubt that they’ll come through.”

The NYPD has been doing it for decades, after all. Mauro pointed to President John F. Kennedy’s famous birthday celebration at Madison Square Garden — where Marilyn Monroe serenaded the president with her iconic rendition of “Happy Birthday” — as well as Mick Jagger’s birthday celebration at the end of a Rolling Stones tour — and President Donald Trump held a campaign rally inside during the 2024 campaign.

Derrick Parker, a former member of the NYPD’s hip-hop intelligence unit who was tasked with monitoring the comings and goings of high-profile visitors in the 1990s and 2000s, told News Media that the police department is preparing what is expected to be a “crazy weekend” between the World Cup, Independence Day and now, Swift and Kelce’s marriage.

“A lot of it is gonna go into planning,” he said. “Who’s attending [the wedding]? Who’s got problems with each other? That’s always a big concern. Are people gonna come to oppose it? She had stalkers too. I’m sure there are people they’re gonna be watching.”

Police preparations are expected to include shutting down 31st Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenues, on the south side of the Garden, protecting the entrance to a parking garage where as many as 500 cars are expected to bring VIP guests to and from the wedding Friday.

“One of the things you’ve got to consider when you’re doing this level of security is who’s picking up the tab,” Mauro said. “The private security that goes on here, including what they call off-duty employment — those are cops who are allowed to work security on their own time, but they’re allowed to wear the uniform…That gets paid by the Garden. But, of course, all the other NYPD assets that are deployed here, including some that are deployed now on 31st Street, those are paid by taxpayers. There’s nothing unusual about that.”

In an unusual gesture, the family of a murder victim in Florida presented Ron DeSantis with personalized Sharpies, aiming to expedite the execution of the convicted killer.

This move led to the February execution of Ronald Heath, 64, by lethal injection. Heath’s execution was part of a broader increase in the number of death sentences carried out under DeSantis, who is nearing the end of his tenure as Florida’s Governor.

Heath was found guilty of the 1989 murder of traveling salesman Michael Sheridan. Despite exhausting all available appeals to delay his execution, DeSantis went ahead and signed his death warrant this year.

Unlike many states, Florida grants its governor the authority to determine the execution dates for death row inmates, allowing DeSantis to wield substantial influence over these life-and-death decisions.

Under DeSantis’s administration, Florida has become known as America’s execution capital, with 19 individuals executed in 2025 alone, comprising 40 percent of all executions nationally.

The power to unilaterally set execution dates reportedly led Sheridan’s family to woo DeSantis by gifting him custom blue Sharpies, his pen of choice for signing legislation and death warrants, reports the New York Times. 

The gambit worked, as DeSantis promptly fast-tracked Heath’s death warrant and he became the first inmate to be executed in Florida this year.  

Insiders said the move was indicative of DeSantis’s strong support for the death penalty in a legacy move as he readies to leave office, when he is term-limited in January 2027. They’ve speculated that he wants to be the next US Attorney General, with President Donald Trump an outspoken supporter of capital punishment. 

The total of 19 executions pushed forward by DeSantis in 2025 broke the state’s annual record of 11, which was set back in 1936. 

DeSantis’s affinity for executions stands in stark contrast to most other governors, including many Republicans, who have walked back the death penalty across the nation. 

At least 33 states have either not carried out an execution in at least a decade or abolished the practice entirely, with the number of people sentenced to death also dropping sharply. 

Compared to 1995, when 307 people were sentenced to death, just 23 people received the punishment in the US last year, per data from the Death Penalty Information Center. 

Experts said DeSantis has wielded his power over executions in a freestyle-manner, with attorneys and the families of victims attempting to attract his attention – or avoid it – as cases move through the courts. 

The length of time an inmate has spent on death row does not appear to play a role in DeSantis’s decisions, the Times noted, leaving many to try and gauge how the governor will choose the next inmate to be executed.

‘He could be deciding who is next to die by throwing darts at a list of names, or spinning a roulette wheel,’ Maria DeLiberato, an attorney with the ACLU’s Capital Punishment Project, told the Times. 

The surge in executions in Florida comes amid scrutiny on the death penalty practices across the nation, with a number of lethal injections going wrong in recent years due to complications with the cocktail of drugs used.

In 2022, this led the execution of killer Joe Nathan James to become the longest in US history, as he endured an agonizing three-hour ordeal while strapped to a gurney before eventually dying. 

Following the execution of Heath in February, the next inmate put to death in Florida, Billy Kearse, took twice as long as usual, allegedly due to the same issues. 

Attorneys for another Florida death row inmate, Chadwick Willacy, requested records about the state’s execution practices to prove this, and just one week later DeSantis signed Willacy’s death warrant. 

The example has reportedly added to fears that moves they make in court, including filing appeals or legal challenges, could draw DeSantis’s attention and lead him to fast-track certain inmates. 

In the face of some criticisms over his urgency to execute Florida’s killers, DeSantis defended the practice, and said meeting with victims’ families convinced him of the importance to do so.

‘There’s a saying: Justice delayed is justice denied,’ DeSantis told the Times. 

‘We’re doing it to be able to bring justice to the victims’ families.’

DeSantis’s head of communications, Alex Lanfranconi, added: ‘My advice to those who are seeking to avoid the death penalty in Florida would be to not murder people.’ 

The Daily Mail has contacted DeSantis’s office for comment.  

A former Wisconsin high school student is claiming religious discrimination after officials at her school prevented her from including a Bible verse in a slideshow at her graduation ceremony, citing the district’s policy on religious neutrality.

Sarianne Beronja, who graduated from Arrowhead High School in Waukesha County in 2026, had hoped to feature a passage from Proverbs 3:6 alongside her photo in a slideshow displayed during the commencement.

The verse she chose was: “In all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your path.”

Less than a day before the graduation ceremony, Beronja was informed by an associate principal that her chosen verse could not be used, citing a ban on religious messages.

School authorities reportedly also rejected her alternative suggestion, which was to include a thank you to God for His presence “beside me through these last four years.”

“My faith helped shape who I am,” she told Fox News Digital. “Over the past four years, this verse was something I kept coming back to that kept me grounded and moving forward.”

Superintendent Conrad Farner told Fox News Digital that religious and political messages were barred from the graduation slideshow because it is considered “school-sponsored speech.”

He said students were given explicit instructions to limit messages to family thank-yous and future plans.

“By defining the boundaries of the slideshow ahead of time (limiting the topic strictly to family thank-yous and future career/college plans), the expectations and limits were clearly articulated and established,” Farner said.

“The slideshow was never meant to be a forum for ANY religious or political viewpoints. It is an extremely brief picture of each graduate that allows for an extremely brief thank you or future plans. Again, the slideshow is district-sponsored speech, NOT a public forum.”

The school official cited the 1988 Supreme Court ruling in Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier, which gives school administrators the right to restrict school-sponsored expression if it is “reasonably related to legitimate educational concerns.”

Farner said opening the door to political or religious expression would create a disruptive environment at graduation, adding that the school wanted to avoid a situation where students and parents would want to bring “signs and buttons and flags” to express themselves. 

Going forward, Farner said the school will no longer utilize a slideshow at graduation.

However, Beronja told Fox News Digital she did not believe the school consistently barred religious statements at graduation, claiming students had included Bible verses and expressions of faith in past ceremonies.

The student and her mother are fighting the school district policy to protect future students’ expression, seeking help from the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL).

“We are celebrating our country’s 250th birthday, and, after all, the United States was founded on being a nation of religious freedom,” Beronja said.

“I think the school district should make sure that students of faith are not treated differently because their expression is religious. Students shouldn’t worry that a Bible verse will be rejected when other personal messages are allowed.”

WILL has accused the district of violating the student’s First Amendment rights.

“Once a school creates an opportunity for students to express their own views, it cannot exclude religious viewpoints while permitting comparable non-religious speech,” WILL said in a press release.

“The actions by Arrowhead appear to have done exactly that.”

The organization is asking the Arrowhead Union High School District to immediately alter its policy to allow students of faith to receive “the same constitutional protections afforded to every other student.”

Cory Brewer, WILL deputy counsel, stated, “‘Separation of Church and State’ is not an excuse to erase the viewpoints of students of faith. Arrowhead invited students to express themselves and approved countless secular messages, but when Sarianne shared a Bible verse that reflected her faith, school officials censored it. That’s unconstitutional.”

Brewer said WILL is prepared to take legal action if the district does not comply.

The future of autonomous technology isn’t confined to a single aircraft or system. Instead, it’s about how these interconnected advancements collaborate to aid military personnel. In a recent video, Lockheed Martin experts delve into how AI, the F-35, Lockheed Martin Vectis™, Matrix Autonomy, and the U-Hawk are empowering pilots and operators by providing real-time data for improved decision-making.

Showcased in the video is a realistic approach to autonomy that focuses on reducing workload, extending mission capabilities, and enhancing safety by minimizing direct exposure to danger. The core focus is on human-centric systems contributing to safer, more efficient operations.

From the Moon to Mars: Engineering the Future of Human Exploration

Lockheed Martin is pioneering the future of space exploration, from the Moon to the long-awaited mission to Mars. Through expert insight, the video explains how Lockheed Martin’s extensive collaboration with NASA—from the historic Viking 1 Mars mission to the current Orion and Artemis programs—is driving the development of technologies designed to explore deeper into space while ensuring the safe return of astronauts.

The video details the crucial role of robotic missions, lunar resource usage, nuclear energy, and sophisticated spacecraft systems in setting the stage for human space expeditions. It emphasizes the vision, teamwork, and meticulous engineering required to transform ambitious concepts into reality, as Lockheed Martin supports NASA’s journey from lunar exploration to Mars preparation.

Next-Generation Missile Defense at Mission Speed

As missile threats evolve at unprecedented speeds, defense strategies demand systems that can rapidly detect, decide, and act. The video features insights from Lockheed Martin experts on how cutting-edge integrated systems, AI-driven decision-making tools, and open architectures are reshaping Missile Defense by integrating capabilities across terrestrial, maritime, aerial, and spatial domains.

As the global security landscape becomes more complex, Lockheed Martin is focused on building defense technology that can keep pace with emerging threats. Integration is central to modern missile defense, bringing together sensors, platforms, data, and decision-making tools into a more connected digital environment.

Anticipation is on the rise for Disney’s live-action rendition of ‘Moana,’ as enthusiasts of the beloved story will soon have the opportunity to connect more closely with the daring voyager and explorer without leaving American shores.

Moana first captured our hearts in 2016 with Disney’s animated feature. Now, this captivating tale is set to make a dramatic live-action debut, bringing with it one of its most memorable elements—her distinctive canoe.

Fans will be thrilled to know that the very canoe used in the movie is making its way to the Jersey shore this Friday.

The skilled captain who played a part in crafting this iconic vessel for the movie will be docking at Jenkinson’s Boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach, ready to offer an exciting experience for fans.

Captain Nakoa Prejean teamed up with stars Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, portraying Maui, and Catherine Laga’aia as Moana, to instruct them on the arts of sailing and traditional wayfinding techniques.

Every textile, every voice, every face of this film belongs to Polynesia. That includes Laga’aia, a 19-year-old Samoan Australian who is making her feature film debut.

She’s been a fan of the courageous daughter of the village chief since she was 9 years old.

From the music to the dance, to the dress, all of this is a full-circle moment for Laga’aia.

She recalls the moment she stepped into the costume.

“I did a try-on in Aotearoa New Zealand, which was really fun,” says Laga’aia. “I got to stand with our costume designer, Liz McGregor, and getting to put it on for the very first time was very surreal. You’re seeing and feeling these things for the first time, and they’re all made out of the authentic material that they would have been made out of, which is so fun. It’s such a beautiful thing to get to wear and don these outfits as a representation of where we all come from.”

That, she says, is the beauty of this film: the commitment to authenticity and the culture of the Pacific Islands.

For more on Moana’s canoe making a stop in Point Pleasant Beach, click here.