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Watch Maine Meteorologist’s Hilarious On-Air Giggle Outburst

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Watch Maine Meteorologist’s Hilarious On-Air Giggle Outburst

A meteorologist from Maine has skyrocketed to internet fame after an unexpected outbreak of giggles during a live broadcast sent viewers into fits of laughter. The moment occurred when he couldn’t contain his amusement during a weather segment and his attempts to regain composure only made the situation more hilarious.

Patrick Osborn was delivering his routine weather forecast on WABI, a Maine news station, when he startled Sunday morning viewers. Despite trying repeatedly, Osborn found himself unable to stifle his laughter, creating an unforgettable live television moment.

In the amusing footage, Osborn struggled to catch his breath while humorously announcing the day’s temperatures. His laughter overtook him to such an extent that his words became unintelligible, all while he kept apologizing between chuckles.

The unexpected giggle fest went on for nearly a minute. Osborn momentarily stepped out of view, only to return and eventually pass the spotlight to a colleague, leaving the studio and audience in stitches.

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Osborn’s complete inability to contain his contagious laughter quickly took the internet by storm, turning this meteorologist into a viral sensation. (WABI)

Recalling the moment with WABI co-anchor Brian Sullivan, Osborn said, “I got a fit of laughter that I was not able to control on air, unfortunately. A lot of times, something funny happens, and I’m able to contain myself, but this one, it was just a little too overwhelming.”

He revealed that the laughter was triggered by a prank he had attempted to play on fellow anchor Josh Gabbard, only for the joke to backfire on him.

During a commercial break, Osborn said he played a short Charlie Brown video for its sound effects but failed to realize the clip was actually an hour-long compilation that periodically replayed the sound every few minutes.

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Viral video shows WABI meteorologist Patrick Osborn struggling through a Maine weather report amid an uncontrollable laughter fit. (WABI)

He said the audio then unexpectedly played again while he was starting his weather segment, almost instantly sending him into hysterical laughter.

“It’s the Charlie Brown phone call noise. It’s one where his mom or teacher calls him, and it’s the ‘Wa, wa, wa,’” Osborn told his station. “Something as silly and light-hearted as a Charlie Brown sound made me completely lose my composure.”

“I was just trying to keep it together but I couldn’t. Like, when you’re not supposed to laugh, you’re in an environment when you can’t laugh, and you’re trying to hold it back, that just makes it 10 times worse,” he said.

Osborn added: “I tried to get through it,” but “Josh had to leave the studio.”

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The WABI meteorologist tried to prank a fellow anchor during a break, but the joke spilled into his weather segment and backfired. (WABI)

“Thats the hardest I’ve heard … really anyone laugh,” Sullivan said, laughing along.

WABI posted the clip to TikTok. As of Thursday night, the clip had nearly nine million views.

Donald Trump’s Fiery Reaction to Fox News and Allies’ Tensions Revealed

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Donald Trump’s Fiery Reaction to Fox News and Allies’ Tensions Revealed

“To all my dear friends on The Five, I still hold you in my thoughts. However, I’m in Washington, truly committed to doing God’s work,” said with an unmistakable tone of nostalgia.

From the back seat of her car, Judge Jeanine Pirro recorded a heartfelt video message, extending her best wishes to her successor as Fox News announced Emily Compagno would be filling her former role on the beloved show.

This message also carried a pointed note for Washington.

At 75, the seasoned U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia has no plans of returning to the small screen, nor is she seeking new pastures anytime soon.

According to sources close to her shared with the Daily Mail, Pirro is committed for the long haul, acutely aware of the uphill battles after an eventful 15 months in her role, all while conscious of President Donald Trump’s watchful eye on her performance.

Trump has long admired Pirro’s toughness on camera and her appetite for taking on her critics. That friendship will not save her if she fails to deliver results.

‘The President certainly has fired his friends, but her fuse is longer than most,’ a former Trump administration official told the Daily Mail.

She was out in force at the Freedom 250 IndyCar race through the streets of Washington, DC, on Sunday, posing with a host of administration officials. 

US Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro is holding on to her position for now

US Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro is holding on to her position for now

Pirro attends the Indy 500 race in Washington, DC, with Lara Trump (right), Fox News anchor Laura Ingraham (left), and Monica Crowley at the weekend

Pirro attends the Indy 500 race in Washington, DC, with Lara Trump (right), Fox News anchor Laura Ingraham (left), and Monica Crowley at the weekend

Trump appointed her in part to see the daily law-and-order toughness she performed on Fox News put into practice in Washington.

‘There are expectations of her that are higher than most people,’ one source familiar with their relationship told the Daily Mail.

The first real strike against her came over the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. 

Prosecutors in her office moved to dismiss the vandalism charges against ex-Olympian David Hearn. But Pirro did not tell the President first, another source said, and Trump was reportedly enraged by a fold he found wildly out of character for a prosecutor who built her career on never backing down.

Trump said at the time Pirro was ‘totally wrong,’ and said, ‘I told her I was not happy.’ But he didn’t engage with a reporter when asked if she would be fired.

After the public scolding, he appeared to move on following a frank discussion with Pirro at the White House. 

During the closed-door Oval Office meeting, she personally detailed the Reflecting Pool case evidence to him. The President was angry but understanding, a source familiar with the meeting previously told the Daily Mail.

‘The reason Trump went ballistic is that he didn’t know about it. It didn’t get by him,’ another Washington insider told the Daily Mail after the Oval Office showdown.

Weeks later, another source said Trump has cooled off. 

‘I don’t think that she’s on thin ice now, I just think Trump was p***ed off about the case,’ another source told the Daily Mail. ‘It was kind of a dumb case. It wasn’t going to go anywhere and she was fully honest with the President about it.’ 

The bigger problem now is that her office has struggled to land seemingly airtight cases, with Washington’s jury pool deeply skeptical of the administration’s prosecutions, say sources.

Juries have twice deadlocked over two suspected MS-13 ringleaders, sending both trials to mistrials this week.

Trump was livid when he learned that Pirro's office was dropping charges against people arrested for vandalizing the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall

Trump was livid when he learned that Pirro’s office was dropping charges against people arrested for vandalizing the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall 

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The deadlocked juries are a sign that there is deep skepticism surrounding Pirro and the Trump administration among DC citizens.

Those defeats will likely continue, sources tell the Daily Mail, despite her willingness to take cases to trial.

‘Jury nullification is a serious problem in DC,’ a legal source following proceedings in the city said. 

Jury nullification is when jurors deliver a not guilty verdict even though they believe the defendant has broken the law.

Pirro is also up against unprecedented internal resistance from what other sources described as ‘unruly’ career prosecutors inside the US Attorney’s Office.

‘She’s got her hands full over there,’ one source told the Daily Mail.

Her predecessor, interim US Attorney Ed Martin, went to war with the office’s more liberal prosecutors and never got confirmed in the job. 

Trump with Pirro at Mar-a-Lago, where they used to be seen together regularly

Trump with Pirro at Mar-a-Lago, where they used to be seen together regularly 

Pirro has taken the opposite approach and kept working with them.

‘If she wants to have any credibility in front of these judges, she’s got to work with the professionals in the office,’ a source said.

Her detractors point to the low conviction rate as proof she is not delivering. Her office measures success differently.

‘US Attorney Jeanine Pirro is prosecuting cases with one clear goal: Making Washington, DC safer for everyone,’ a spokesman told the Daily Mail. 

‘Under the previous administration, 67 percent of arrests were simply not prosecuted. Under Pirro, just 5 percent go unprosecuted. The message is clear: Criminals can’t escape accountability.’

The White House did not return a request for comment.  

Pirro’s office has also chalked up a win with the successful prosecution and sentencing of a would-be assassin who targeted Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

Pirro continues struggling to conclude successful cases in Washington, DC

Pirro continues struggling to conclude successful cases in Washington, DC 

She also has a good relationship with newly sworn-in Attorney General Todd Blanche, sources close to him told the Daily Mail, and her allies were grateful when he backed her publicly on NBC’s Meet the Press.

‘I absolutely support US Attorney Pirro, as does President Trump,’ Blanche said, adding that she was doing ‘a phenomenal job.’

For now she is probably safe, one source said, because Trump has no appetite for another bruising confirmation fight over a successor.

‘The question is, what’s the alternative?’ the source said.

She will not walk away either, sources told the Daily Mail, citing her determination to finish what she started. And there is no queue forming behind her.

‘Who is going to want that f***ing job? It’s the worst one in the DOJ,’ one source close to the White House said.

Astros Rehire Veteran Pitching Coach Brent Strom at Age 77 in Unexpected Return

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Astros Rehire Veteran Pitching Coach Brent Strom at Age 77 in Unexpected Return

Whoever said you can’t return home might need a chat with Brent Strom.

The Astros are welcoming back Brent Strom, the revered 77-year-old pitching expert, to their team. Having spent eight solid years shaping their pitching squad, Strom is rejoining the Astros as a consultant for the rest of the season.

Joe Espada, the team’s manager, praised Strom, calling him “a foundational figure in our pitching strategy.” He expressed his enthusiasm for Strom’s return, eager to “gain insights from his vast experience and perspective.”

Manager Dusty Baker of the Houston Astros walks on the field.

Pitching coach Brent Strom of the Houston Astros looks on against the Atlanta Braves during a Grapefruit League spring training game at CoolToday Park in North Port, Florida, on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Getty Images

Espada emphasized Strom’s significance, noting, “His presence is vital as we aim to clinch the division,” according to MLB.com.

Strom is set to reunite with the team in New York this weekend during their three-game face-off against the Mets at Citi Field, where he’ll be assisting from the dugout.

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Houston’s pitching has been one of the worst in the majors this year, with a 4.65 ERA ranking 25th among all 30 MLB franchises. 

The Astros are sitting with a one-game lead in the AL West even though the club is at an even .500. 

Espada viewed Strom as someone who can help the team right now, especially with his extensive experience. 

Close-up of a Pittsburgh Pirates coach wearing sunglasses and a team cap.

Brent Strom of the Pittsburgh Pirates is seen in the dugout during the third inning of a Spring Training game against the New York Yankees at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida, on March 16, 2025. Diamond Images/Getty Images

“This is someone who’s had some of our guys — experience with young pitchers, veteran pitchers,” Espada said. “He’s been in the World Series with different organizations, and I felt like this is the right time to bring someone who can help us continue to move things forward and help us get our guys better and finish strong.”

Strom had been a major league pitching coach for Houston in 1996 and the Royals from 2000 to 2001. He spent five seasons as the minor league pitching coordinator for the Expos/Nationals organization and then later went to the Cardinals. 

He joined the Astros again as pitching coach in 2014 and was there through 2021.

Jake Reiner Speaks Out: Exclusive Insight into Family Tragedy and the Path Ahead

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Jake Reiner Speaks Out: Exclusive Insight into Family Tragedy and the Path Ahead

LOS ANGELES — In an emotional interview, Jake Reiner opened up about the harrowing experience of losing his parents just eight months ago, describing the period since their death as a “living nightmare.”

At 34, Jake stands as the eldest child of the famed director Rob Reiner and his wife, noted photographer Michele Reiner. The couple was brutally murdered in their Brentwood, Los Angeles home on December 14, 2025. Facing charges of double murder is Jake’s younger brother, Nick Reiner, who is 32.

“You can’t truly grasp the reality of such an ordeal until it becomes your life,” Jake shared with heartfelt candor. “Eight months have passed, yet it feels like an eternity while somehow also feeling like it’s all happened in just a fleeting moment. Each morning I wake up to face the shocking truth anew.”

A grand jury has indicted Nick Reiner on murder charges in the killings of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, and adds the allegation that he was lying in wait.

On the tragic day they were taken, Jake Reiner was attending a memorial event for a high school friend at Union Station in Downtown Los Angeles. Meanwhile, his sister Romy was trying to get in touch with him.

“Romy called, but I ignored it initially, figuring I could return her call later since I was busy at the time,” Jake recounted. “However, when she immediately called again, I knew right then that something terrible had happened.”

“Romy told me our dad was dead, and then she said, ‘I can’t find mom,'” he said.

Boost Strength in 12 Minutes: Outperform an Hour at the Gym After 60

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Boost Strength in 12 Minutes: Outperform an Hour at the Gym After 60

Discover a power-packed, 12-minute strength routine curated by a certified CSCS trainer, specifically crafted for individuals over the age of 60.

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Many conventional hour-long workouts often fall flat, bogged down by complex machines and long wait times. In contrast, a focused 12-minute session can transform your exercise experience. Choosing the right exercises means directly targeting muscles that enhance your ability to stand taller, lift more effortlessly, and move with newfound confidence.

This efficient workout plan is tailored for those over 60 who seek to make each minute count without sacrificing progress. This is why I design concise workouts for my seasoned clients. Incorporating goblet squats delivers a robust challenge to the legs, rows strengthen the upper back and arms, and loaded marching ties together core stability, hip strength, and improved posture. The simplicity of these moves maximizes the session’s impact, ensuring it’s neither too complex nor overwhelming.

The routine consists of three exercises repeated over four rounds, striking a balance between simplicity and full-body engagement. Begin with a manageable dumbbell to maintain control and gradually increase weight as you gain strength with each round.

Outlined below is the entire 12-minute workout, complete with timing instructions for each round and essential tips to maximize the effectiveness of each exercise.

The 12-Minute Total-Body Strength Routine

What you need: One dumbbell or kettlebell and enough space to stand, squat, march, and row comfortably.

The Routine:

  1. Goblet Squat: 4 rounds of 40 seconds
  2. Staggered-Stance Single-Arm Dumbbell Row: 4 rounds of 40 seconds
  3. Goblet Hold Marching: 4 rounds of 40 seconds

Directions

Set a timer for 12 minutes. Perform each exercise for 40 seconds, then rest for 20 seconds and switch positions. Move through all three exercises, then repeat the same sequence until you complete four total rounds.

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Goblet Squat

The goblet squat earns its place first because it gets the biggest muscles working right away. Holding the weight at your chest helps you stay upright while your hips and thighs drive the rep. For clients over 60, I like this version because the dumbbell gives the movement a clear center point. Sit between your feet, stand tall, and keep the rep smooth.

Muscles Trained: Quads, glutes, hamstrings, core, upper back.

How to Do It

  1. Stand with your feet about shoulder-width apart.
  2. Hold one dumbbell or kettlebell at your chest.
  3. Brace your core lightly.
  4. Push your hips back and bend your knees.
  5. Lower to a comfortable depth.
  6. Press through your feet to stand tall.

Recommended Sets and Reps: Perform 4 rounds of 40 seconds.

Best Variations: Bodyweight squat, box squat, lighter goblet squat.

Form Tip: Keep the weight close to your chest to keep your torso tall.

Staggered-Stance Single-Arm Dumbbell Row

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A good row can change how your whole upper body feels. This version uses a staggered stance so you can brace through your legs, hinge forward, and pull with control. The working arm trains your back and biceps while the rest of your body stays steady. Keep the dumbbell close to your ribs and avoid turning the rep into a twist.

Muscles Trained: Upper back, lats, rear delts, biceps, core.

How to Do It

  1. Hold one dumbbell in your right hand.
  2. Step your left foot forward and your right foot back.
  3. Hinge forward slightly and place your left hand on your front thigh for support.
  4. Let the dumbbell hang under your right shoulder.
  5. Pull your elbow back toward your ribs.
  6. Lower the dumbbell with control and switch sides halfway through the interval.

Recommended Sets and Reps: Perform 4 rounds of 40 seconds.

Best Variations: Chair-supported single-arm row, lighter dumbbell row, paused dumbbell row.

Form Tip: Drive your elbow back instead of shrugging your shoulder toward your ear.

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Goblet Hold Marching

By the time you reach the march, your legs and upper back have already done plenty of work. Now keep the dumbbell at your chest while your hips and core control each knee lift. This exercise looks simple, which is exactly why it works well here. Stay tall, move with purpose, and make each step feel balanced.

Muscles Trained: Abs, hip flexors, glutes, quads, upper back.

How to Do It

  1. Stand tall and hold one dumbbell or kettlebell at your chest.
  2. Set your feet under your hips.
  3. Brace your core.
  4. Lift your right knee toward waist height.
  5. Lower your foot with control.
  6. Switch sides and continue alternating.

Recommended Sets and Reps: Perform 4 rounds of 40 seconds.

Best Variations: Bodyweight march, lighter goblet hold march, supported march.

Form Tip: Keep your ribs stacked over your hips as each knee lifts.

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How to Make 12 Minutes Build More Strength After 60

A short routine works best when you keep the effort focused. Use this workout two to four days per week, depending on how your body feels between sessions. Pick a weight that lets you finish all four rounds with clean reps, then add load or a few extra reps once the final round feels steady. Twelve minutes can go a long way when the exercises are strong, and the pace stays honest.

  • Choose the right dumbbell: Use a weight that feels challenging but still lets you control every rep.
  • Keep transitions simple: Set the dumbbell down only when you need to reset or switch positions safely.
  • Own the last round: The final round should still look clean, even when your muscles feel tired.
  • Use support when needed: A chair, bench, or front thigh can help keep rows steady.
  • Rest between workout days: Give your muscles time to recover so the next session feels productive.
  • Build gradually: Add weight, time, or another weekly session once the routine feels strong.

References

  1. Tøien, Tiril et al. “Heavy Strength Training in Older Adults: Implications for Health, Disease and Physical Performance.” Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle vol. 16,2 (2025): e13804. doi:10.1002/jcsm.13804

Rediscover Marvel Roles Voiced by Transformers’ Peter Cullen

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Rediscover Marvel Roles Voiced by Transformers’ Peter Cullen

Peter Cullen attending the premiere of Transformers: Age of Extinction

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Peter Cullen has likely stirred the imaginations of countless children without them even realizing it. His rich vocal talents brought the beloved Optimus Prime from the Transformers series to life. Beyond this iconic role, Cullen’s voice has graced characters in “Winnie the Pooh,” “Voltron: Defender of the Universe,” and “Invincible.” While many might know these roles, fewer are aware of his work voicing a host of Marvel characters.

In 1981, two Spider-Man cartoons made their way to television screens—”Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends” and the straightforwardly named “Spider-Man.” While they might not top the list of the best Spider-Man representations, they hold nostalgic value for many. Peter Cullen’s debut on “Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends” came in the episode “Spidey Goes Hollywood,” where Spider-Man finds himself in Hollywood, thwarted by Mysterio’s machinations and a raging Bruce Banner morphing into the Hulk. Cullen showcased his vocal dexterity by portraying both the Hulk and Mysterio, and later made a guest appearance as the wrestler Crusher Hogan.

Cullen’s voice also graced the 1981 “Spider-Man” series. His standout moment came when he menaced as Red Skull in “The Capture of Captain America.” In this episode, Red Skull concocts a plot to kidnap Captain America and swap minds to commandeer the U.S. military. Naturally, Spider-Man steps in to foil this devious plan.

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Peter Cullen is in some DC cartoons, too

Red Skull in a chair on 1981's Spider-Man

Marvel Productions

Another quirky Marvel-related project featuring Cullen was NBC’s 1979 animated series “Fred and Barney Meet the Thing.” Despite its title, iconic characters Fred and Barney from “The Flintstones” never shared a scene with Marvel’s Thing from the Fantastic Four. Instead, the show was a dual-segment adventure that included a story where Thing battles a malfunctioning robot named the Clunk, voiced by Cullen.

While “Fred and Barney Meet the Thing” has faded into relative obscurity, Cullen’s role as a robot offers a glimpse into his future as the voice of Optimus Prime. Marvel wasn’t his only playground, as Cullen also dipped his toes into the DC universe. He contributed his skills to “The Plastic Man Comedy/Adventure Show,” which ran from 1979 to 1980. This quirky show featured various superhero segments, including one where Cullen voiced Mighty Man, alongside his friend and notorious Decepticon adversary Frank Welker, who played Yukk, the world’s ugliest dog.

Cullen also voiced the Hunter in an episode of the 1988 “Superman” cartoon. The Hunter is one of Lex Luthor’s creations, whose body can transform into any material it gets ahold of. Of course, eventually he becomes kryptonite.

Throughout his illustrious career, Cullen voiced all kinds of monsters, villains, and automatons. He was truly a one-of-a-kind talent, and the silence he leaves behind will hurt. Fortunately, there are countless hours of his voice available to carry his memory onward.

Virginia Child Exploitation Sting: Three Individuals Arrested and Released on Bond

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Virginia Child Exploitation Sting: Three Individuals Arrested and Released on Bond

In a shocking revelation, three out of nine men detained during a child exploitation bust in Virginia have been identified as illegal aliens with extensive criminal records, as confirmed by the Department of Homeland Security to Fox News. These individuals have subsequently been released on bond.

Authorities disclosed that the accused traveled to Fairfax County with the intention of meeting minors for illicit purposes. These meetings were set up following explicit online conversations with undercover officers who were posing as underage individuals, according to police statements issued on Wednesday.

The trio of illegal aliens has been named by DHS as Reyben Leono Sanchez Hernandez, aged 21, and Wilmer Alexander Aguilar Cruz, aged 28, both hailing from El Salvador, along with 39-year-old Henry Adalberto Flores Herrera. Their identities were shared with Fox News.

According to DHS, all three men had previously been apprehended for unlawfully entering the United States but were released during the Obama administration. The department criticized the former administration’s immigration policies, as well as Fairfax County’s “sanctuary” stance, claiming these factors contributed to an increase in criminal activity among illegal aliens.

The three men's mugshots.

Among the nine arrested in the Fairfax County child exploitation operation, three are illegal aliens, as noted by DHS. (Fairfax County Police DepartmentAB/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

According to DHS, Sanchez Hernandez’s criminal history includes solicitation of prostitution from a minor. Fairfax County police also said he was charged with driving on a suspended license.

Sanchez Hernandez was caught illegally entering the U.S. near the Rio Grande Valley Sept. 25, 2013, officials said. He was released into the country about a month later.

ICE placed a detainer on Sanchez Hernandez with the Fairfax County Detention Center July 29, officials said. However, police said he has since been released on a $3,000 secured bond.

Aguilar Cruz was caught by Border Patrol near Hidalgo, Texas, in late 2012 before being released into the country during the Obama administration about two weeks later, according to DHS.

His criminal history includes allegations involving computer solicitation of a child, indecent liberties, proposed sex acts, sodomy, extortion and threats to burn, DHS said.

On April 27, 2019, police in Prince William County, Virginia, arrested Aguilar Cruz on charges of threatening to bomb or burn and making a threat in writing. ICE arrested him two days later, and he was released on bond on Aug. 9, 2019, according to DHS.

ICE placed a detainer on Aguilar Cruz with the Fairfax County Detention Center July 31, officials said. However, local police said he has since been released on $3,000 secured bond.

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Mugshots of nine men.

Nine men were arrested after undercover Fairfax County detectives posed as minors online and arranged meetings with suspects, police said. (Fairfax County Police Department)

Flores Herrera’s criminal history includes felony solicitation of prostitution from a minor, sexual exploitation of a minor, driving under the influence of liquor and a traffic offense, according to DHS.

ICE placed a detainer on Flores Herrera with the Fairfax County Detention Center July 17, officials said. He has since been released on $5,000 secured bond.

DHS did not disclose how Flores Herrera entered the country.

Fairfax County police vehicle.

Fairfax County police said they conducted a major undercover operation that led to the arrests of nine men accused of arranging sexual encounters with minors. (Eric Baradat/AFP/Getty Images)

A DHS spokesperson blamed former presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden and former Vice President Kamala Harris for policies the department said paved the way for millions of unvetted illegal aliens to enter the U.S.

“These criminal illegal aliens were hand-delivered to Fairfax County communities by President Obama, who, like Sleepy Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, unleashed millions of unvetted illegal aliens into American communities and abused the law to do so,” the spokesperson said.

“President Trump and Secretary Mullin are now enforcing the law, arresting illegal aliens who have no right to be in our country and have reversed Democrats’ deadly catch and release policy.”

The department also urged Democratic Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to increase cooperation with ICE to turn over detained immigrants.

“Under Governor Spanberger, Virginia has become a hotbed of illegal alien crime. During her first days in office, Governor Spanberger signed executive orders banning state cooperation with ICE as well as terminating 287(g) state and local agreements,” the department said. 

“We are urging Governor Spanberger to put her community first and turn over this criminal illegal alien to ICE.”

Judge Rules Against SEC in Fifth-Year Eligibility Case Shakeup

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Judge Rules Against SEC in Fifth-Year Eligibility Case Shakeup

A new twist in the world of college athletics may see the return of some professional athletes to the Southeastern Conference (SEC), regardless of the stance taken by its commissioner, Greg Sankey.

In a groundbreaking decision, a Dallas judge has issued a ruling that prevents both the SEC and the NCAA from barring a select group of athletes from making one last appearance in college sports, as reported by ESPN on Thursday.

The restraining order features 41 athletes as plaintiffs. Notable names among them are Cowboys wide receiver Jordan Hudson, along with two players from the Chiefs—linebacker Wesley Bissainthe and wide receiver Omari Evans.

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey speaking at a news conference about the Las Vegas Bowl.

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey speaks during a news conference to announce changes to the Las Vegas Bowl football game on June 4, 2019, in Las Vegas. AP

Included in this order are Christeen Iwuala and Bailey Maupin, athletes who recently signed contracts with the WNBA earlier in the summer.

This judicial order marks a significant precedent, being the first to prevent a sports conference from penalizing schools for agreements with any of the listed plaintiffs. It categorically states that neither the NCAA, the SEC, nor Commissioner Sankey can obstruct these athletes’ return based on their professional engagements.

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“As long as they would have been eligible to continue playing college sports in the following semester if they had a fifth year of eligibility, they are eligible today,” Judge Martin Hoffman wrote in the order.

Furthermore, if any of the parties want to block any of the plaintiffs for another reason, they would have to argue their case in front of a judge, the order states.

The SEC logo is displayed on the field ahead of the Southeastern Conference championship football game.

The Dallas judge prohibited the SEC from blocking players based on their professional status. AP

Hoffman’s order comes after all four power conferences voted to create similar rules that would prohibit universities from playing athletes who have signed contracts in professional sports.

The ACC was the most recent power four conference to pass an order, doing so in an unanimous vote on Thursday.

The resolution applies to players who declared for the NFL, NBA, or WNBA drafts and did not withdraw ahead of draft day; players who signed contracts with either the NFL or another pro football league, NBA/G League or WNBA; and any athlete listed on a NFL, other professional league NBA/G League or WNBA roster.

“The Board’s action reflects the ACC’s commitment to preserving college sports as an opportunity for college students that is clearly distinct from professional sports, protecting opportunities for current and future student-athletes and promoting competitive equity,” the ACC said in a statement.
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