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In Richland County, South Carolina, a troubling incident has led to the arrest of a 13-year-old, who now faces multiple charges. These include third-degree burglary, causing malicious injury to real property exceeding $2,000, and violating a hate crime ordinance. The events unfolded on Thursday, May 14.
The charges are linked to a break-in at an unoccupied house located on the 1000 block of Coatesdale Road in Columbia. This incident involved severe vandalism, with racial slurs and antisemitic symbols defacing the property.
Richland County Sheriff’s Department deputies were alerted to the situation around 5 p.m. They responded swiftly after a witness, tasked with checking on the property for its owner, discovered an unsettling scene. The witness noticed bicycles parked outside and saw two young teenagers hastily leaving the residence.
Upon entering the home, investigators uncovered extensive damage. They found large holes punctured into the walls, a rear door forcibly kicked in, and numerous windows shattered. Disturbingly, the interior was marred with spray-painted offensive messages, including racial slurs and symbols of antisemitism.
Inside the residence, investigators found widespread damage, including large holes in the walls, a kicked-in rear door and several broken windows. Offensive messages, racial slurs and symbols of antisemitism were spray-painted throughout the property.
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Deputies said the property damage was valued at approximately $7,000.
After speaking with additional witnesses, deputies located one juvenile suspect at a nearby residence. During the execution of a search warrant at the juvenile’s home, clothing matching the description provided by the original witness and paint cans were found.
The 13-year-old was transported to the Department of Juvenile Justice without incident.
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department continues to investigate the incident to identify the second suspect.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Richland County Sheriff’s Department at (803) 576-3000.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously through CrimeStoppers at 1 (888) CRIME-SC.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The local community is mourning the loss of a beloved construction worker and former Tilton Police Chief who tragically lost his life in a crash on Interstate 74 near Champaign on Wednesday night.
“Imagine if it was your child, your father, your brother, or your husband,” implored Michael Bien, reflecting on the impact of the accident.
A tragic incident unfolded in Wichita, Kansas, when a father, Michael Tejeda, confessed to leaving a handgun accessible to his young daughters, leading to the heartbreaking death of his 1-year-old daughter, who was fatally shot by her 3-year-old sister. This admission came to light through court records and a police affidavit.
Last week, Tejeda, aged 26, entered a guilty plea to several charges, including second-degree murder, criminal possession of a weapon as a convicted felon, and two counts of aggravated child endangerment. These charges are tied to the devastating shooting that occurred in February 2025, as recorded by the Sedgwick County court.
In a plea deal, prosecutors agreed to dismiss a more severe accusation of first-degree murder which was linked to the commission of a felony, thus lightening the legal consequences Tejeda faces.
The harrowing event took place on February 28 at the family’s residence in Wichita. According to an arrest affidavit, which was acquired by the local ABC affiliate KAKE, Tejeda made an emergency call to 911 after the shooting, reporting that his older daughter had inadvertently shot her younger sister.
In related news, DC police are conducting an investigation into a 5-year-old who was shot by a younger sibling in an apartment, describing it as an ‘unfortunate situation’.
Kansas father Michael Tejeda (pictured) pleaded guilty in the fatal shooting of his 1-year-old daughter.(Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office)
Authorities said Tejeda later admitted he had fallen asleep while watching the children while their mother was away from the home. Investigators said he told police he had been carrying a handgun in a prop holster that did not properly secure the firearm.
Tejeda told investigators he eventually removed the handgun and placed it on the mantel above the living room fireplace before going into a bedroom to change clothes, according to the affidavit.
“I knew better, should’ve put it somewhere else,” Tejeda told investigators, according to court documents.
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A view of South Santa Fe Street in Wichita, Kansas, where authorities said the shooting happened in February 2025.(Google Maps)
Moments later, Tejeda told police he heard a loud bang and saw his 3-year-old daughter crying before discovering the 1-year-old suffering from a gunshot wound to the head on a couch in the living room.
“He went into the living room and found [the 1-year-old] with a gunshot wound to her head while she was lying on the couch,” the affidavit states. “Tejeda said he found his firearm lying on the couch next to [the child].”
Investigators said Tejeda acknowledged his older daughter had previously shown curiosity about the firearm before the shooting.
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Authorities said the shooting happened at a family home in Wichita, Kansas, on Feb. 28, 2025.(Getty Images)
The surviving child was later taken to a child advocacy center for a forensic interview, according to the affidavit. Authorities said the girl did not discuss the shooting during the interview.
Both prosecutors and defense attorneys are expected to recommend a midrange sentence under Kansas guidelines, with the sentences running consecutively, according to local NBC affiliate KSNW.
Tejeda is scheduled to be sentenced July 9.
Representatives for both the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office and Wichita Police Department did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
Brittany Miller is a Breaking News Writer for Fox News Digital. Tips can be sent to brittany.miller@fox.com and @BrittMillerFox on X.
As we age, particularly after hitting the 50-year mark, maintaining lower-body strength emerges as a crucial marker of healthy aging. Strong legs are foundational to balance, proper posture, walking speed, and the ability to navigate stairs, all of which contribute to maintaining independence in daily activities. When the lower body loses its strength, even the simplest movements can become more challenging. Additionally, this weakness forces the knees, hips, and lower back to endure more stress with every step taken. Unfortunately, many adults tend to prioritize cardio or upper-body workouts, often at the expense of the muscular endurance needed to keep their lower body robust and stable.
Among the various exercises, the wall sit is particularly effective for assessing true lower-body endurance and mental resilience. Unlike exercises that rely on rapid repetitions driven by momentum, the wall sit demands that the quads, glutes, calves, and core maintain continuous muscular tension, even as fatigue sets in. This sustained effort is indicative of how well the legs can support the body during extended periods of standing, walking, or stair climbing. A strong performance in the wall sit not only showcases excellent endurance in the hips and thighs but also underscores the importance of these muscle groups in facilitating healthy movement as we age past 50.
Many adults tend to underestimate the challenge of a well-executed wall sit, especially as fatigue begins to set in. The burning sensation can arrive rapidly, particularly if the legs are not well-conditioned or stable. Achieving the higher benchmarks with proper form is a testament to outstanding lower-body endurance and muscular control, placing you well above the average for your age group.
The wall sit stands out as one of the best tests for measuring real lower-body endurance and mental toughness. Unlike fast repetitions that rely on momentum, this exercise forces the quads, glutes, calves, and core to maintain continuous muscular tension under fatigue. That sustained effort reflects how well the legs stabilize the body during long periods of standing, walking, or climbing stairs. Strong wall-sit performance also demonstrates excellent muscular endurance through the hips and thighs, which plays a massive role in healthy movement after 50.
Most adults underestimate how difficult a proper wall sit becomes once fatigue builds. The burning sensation arrives quickly, especially when the legs lose conditioning or stability. If you can hit the higher benchmarks below with strong form, your lower-body endurance and muscular control place you well above average for your age group.
How to Do the Wall Sit Properly
The wall sit looks simple, but strong form determines whether the exercise actually measures real lower-body strength. Many people slide too high against the wall or place too much weight through their hands once fatigue appears. Proper positioning forces the quads and glutes to carry the load while the core stabilizes the torso throughout the hold. Adults over 50 benefit most from maintaining excellent posture and steady breathing rather than chasing sloppy hold times. The longer you keep the thighs engaged at parallel depth, the more meaningful the test becomes.
How to Do It
Stand with your back against a wall
Slide downward until your thighs reach parallel to the floor
Keep your knees stacked above your ankles
Press your lower back gently into the wall
Tighten your core and glutes
Keep your chest lifted
Avoid pushing on your legs with your hands
Hold the position as long as possible with proper form
What Your Results Mean
Under 20 Seconds
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This range suggests weak lower-body endurance and limited muscular stamina through the quads and glutes. Many adults in this category experience leg fatigue quickly during walking, stair climbing, or prolonged standing. The muscles surrounding the knees and hips likely struggle to maintain tension under load. Building lower-body endurance should become a major focus because stronger legs support better balance and safer movement during daily life.
20 to 45 Seconds
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This range reflects decent foundational leg strength but still leaves plenty of room for improvement. The lower body handles moderate tension, though muscular fatigue likely builds quickly during longer activity. Adults in this category usually manage daily movement well but may notice reduced stamina during extended walks or physically demanding tasks. Consistent training often produces rapid improvements from this level.
45 to 75 Seconds
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This range places you above average for most adults over 50. Your quads, glutes, calves, and core maintain strong muscular engagement while resisting fatigue effectively. People who reach this level often move with better stability and stronger walking endurance than many peers in the same age group. This performance also reflects strong mental focus and muscular control under sustained tension.
Over 75 Seconds
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This level signals elite lower-body endurance after 50. Holding a deep wall sit this long demonstrates exceptional muscular stamina, joint stability, and total-body control. Adults who achieve this benchmark often display stronger posture, smoother movement mechanics, and greater resilience during daily activity compared to most people their age. Reaching this level places your lower-body endurance above roughly 90% of peers over 50.
How to Improve Your Results
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Improving wall-sit performance depends heavily on building muscular endurance gradually instead of forcing maximum holds too often. Short controlled sets performed consistently train the legs to tolerate tension without excessive joint stress. Focus on keeping the thighs parallel, the core engaged, and the breathing steady throughout every hold. Better posture and consistent tension produce far greater improvements than chasing longer times with poor positioning.
Exercises like sit-to-stand squats, calf raises, glute bridges, and chair marches strengthen the exact muscles responsible for stronger wall-sit performance. Walking regularly and practicing controlled stair climbing also improve lower-body endurance significantly over time. Many adults notice dramatic progress once the glutes and core start contributing more effectively during stabilization. Strong hips reduce stress on the knees and help maintain better posture during long holds.
Retest your wall sit every few weeks to track progress without overtraining the legs. Small improvements in hold time often translate into noticeable gains in walking endurance, balance, and lower-body confidence during everyday movement. Consistent practice and strong form remain the biggest keys to building elite lower-body power after 50.
The Department of Justice is reportedly conducting a criminal investigation involving E. Jean Carroll, the former writer for New York magazine who accused former President Donald Trump of sexual assault.
This inquiry is said to be examining whether Carroll, now 82, committed perjury during her civil lawsuits against Trump, where she alleged sexual abuse and defamation. According to The New York Times, a source with direct knowledge of the case provided this information.
The investigation is particularly focused on a deposition Carroll made in 2022. She had asserted that she received no external funding for her lawsuit. However, it was later uncovered that billionaire Reid Hoffman had contributed to some of her legal costs, as reported by CNN.
Sources claim that Andrew S. Boutros, the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, who was appointed by Trump, initiated the investigation. This decision may be linked to Hoffman’s nonprofit organization, which operates out of Chicago.
In a related development, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has reportedly stepped away from the investigation. This recusal is due to his previous role as Trump’s legal representative in Carroll’s case, where she was awarded a $5 million civil judgment against Trump in May 2023.
A federal jury in New York found Trump liable at the time of sexually assaulting Carroll in a Bergdorf Goodman dressing room in the mid-1990s. The jury also found Trump defamed her by saying on social media that her case was a hoax and a lie.
Trump has since asked the Supreme Court to overturn it, and has pledged to do the same with the $83 million defamation case Carroll won against him.
The Department of Justice has reportedly launched a criminal investigation into E Jean Carroll, the former New York magazine writer who accused President Donald Trump of sexual assault (pictured last year)
President Trump was found liable in May 2023 of sexually assaulting Carroll in a Bergdorf Goodman dressing room in the mid-1990s
In her videotaped 2022 deposition, Carroll told then-Trump attorney Alina Habba that nobody else was paying her legal fees.
But just two weeks before the trial was set to begin, Carroll’s attorneys informed the judge and Trump’s lawyers they secured funding from Hoffman’s nonprofit, even though they insisted the writer never met nor had any conversations with anyone at the organization.
Upon hearing the admission, Habba argued in court that Carroll’s legal team ‘conspired to conceal the truth for nearly six months’ about who was funding her lawsuit.
Judge Lewis Kaplan then allowed Trump’s lawyers to once again question Carroll in a deposition, which has not been made public.
When the trial then began two weeks later, Kaplan said he saw no issue with Carroll’s credibility and blocked Trump’s lawyers from asking about Hoffman’s funding of the case.
Billionaire Reid Hoffman (pictured last year) had paid some of Carroll’s legal fees and expenses
Carroll has claimed that she and Trump ran into each other at the Bergdorf Goodman department store and flirted while they shopped.
But then in the dressing room, Carroll recounted Trump slammed her against a wall, pulled down her tights and forced himself upon her.
‘I’ll say it with great respect: Number one, she’s not my type. Number two, it never happened,’ Trump said in an interview days after Carroll’s accusation was first published.
But in an October 2022 deposition, when Trump was out of office, he was shown an image of Carroll and mistakenly identified her as his second wife, Marla Maples, despite his first wife, Ivana Trump, also being in the frame.
‘That’s Marla, yeah. That’s my wife,’ the then ex-president said.
Trump is also in the photo, with Carroll submitting it as evidence that the two were acquainted, something the president denied.
In refuting her allegations, Trump has also called the columnist a ‘liar’ and ‘mentally sick,’ saying she made up the rape claim to get rich.
Trump later also claimed he had presidential immunity in the case, an argument the courts struck down.
Following the courtroom drama, Carroll published a memoir that used Trump’s quote about her in the title – Not My Type: One Woman vs. a President.
New Zealand is set to scrap its ministry for the environment entirely.
The move has been widely condemned by both the NZ Greens and Labour parties.
In a significant shift within New Zealand’s governmental framework, the Ministry for the Environment is poised to be entirely dismantled following the passage of new legislation on Wednesday. This pivotal decision comes after the centre-right National Party introduced the bill back in February, integrating public input throughout the legislative process.
The dissolution of the Ministry for the Environment marks the creation of a new “mega-ministry,” officially titled MCERT, which will now encompass cities, environment, regions, and transport. This reorganization aims to streamline these sectors under a unified administrative body.
However, the move has sparked criticism from opposition parties. Both the NZ Greens Party and the Labour Party have expressed strong disapproval, opting to vote against the bill. Labour MP Rachel Brooking, a former minister for oceans, voiced her concerns, stating, “The track record of this government is just bad for our environment. We know their approach is to cut, cut, cut, and to make things into culture wars, and it is deplorable.”
The changes have been condemned by the NZ Greens Party and the Labour Party, which both voted against the bill.
“The track record of this government is just bad for our environment,” Labour MP Rachel Brooking, former minister for oceans, said. “We know their track record is to cut, cut, cut, and to make things into culture wars, and it is deplorable.”
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“This government is cementing their place as the most anti-environment government in New Zealand’s history. This is a shameful end of an era,” said Green Party environment spokesperson Lan Pham.
NZ environment minister Nicola Grigg, speaking in the country’s parliament, argued that the legal change is purely functional.
“The Environment Act of 1986, with the requirement to advise the minister for the environment on all of the aspects of environmental administration continues as it is today — it does not go away,” she said.
“The act’s requirement to resolve conflicts with environmental policies does not go away. The role of the secretary of the environment does not go away.
“This bill represents a change of form but not function.”
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has overseen a raft of major anti-climate policies. Source: Getty / Phil Walter
Public submissions from New Zealanders on the proposed changes were almost entirely against the idea. The bill was given legal consideration by the Environmental Select Committee for just 40 minutes.
“At a time when all our environmental outcomes across freshwater, air, biodiversity and oceans are going backwards, climate change is flooding communities week after week, costing billions of dollars, lives, and livelihoods, this Government’s response is to dismantle the ministry responsible for environmental protection,” Pham said.
“This is yet another callous blow to the environment, where this Government is demonstrating their only intention for the environment is to exploit it for a quick buck. New Zealanders deserve so much better.”
The National government has argued the issues the new ministry will manage are fundamentally intertwined but have been difficult to address in a siloed system. They say joining the departments will improve efficiency.
Grigg argues that other countries like France, Türkiye, Switzerland, and Finland all have similarly combined departments to administer their environmental laws.
Since taking office in 2023, Christopher Luxon’s coalition government has implemented a sweeping overhaul of the country’s environmental policies, with strong support from its coalition partners ACT and NZ First.
A ban on new offshore oil and gas exploration was overturned, with approvals fast-tracked for investors. Funding for conservation programs, including Māori-led climate resilience schemes, has been slashed. So too has support for the independent body tasked with ensuring the country reaches its legislated emissions targets.
Earlier this month, the government passed legal protections for major polluters to ensure they cannot be held accountable for climate-related natural disasters and rising sea levels.
The environment ministry is the only department set to be a part of the merger that was created by an act of parliament and therefore requires a legal amendment to disestablish it.
“The environment is deeply loved and deeply embraced by New Zealanders,” Grigg said. “I acknowledge that for many, the disestablishment of the ministry may feel like the end of an era.”
The bill was read for a third time on Wednesday and will now go to the governor-general to be formally signed into law.
Bronquell Hutchinson and Isaac Rodriguez are now facing several felony charges following a string of armed robberies targeting food trucks and a restaurant in Jacksonville.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Two local men have been arrested and accused of orchestrating a series of armed heists at food trucks and a dining establishment, culminating in a shooting incident.
Authorities have identified 26-year-old Bronquell Hutchinson and 21-year-old Isaac Rodriguez as the suspects charged with multiple felonies linked to four distinct incidents that occurred in Jacksonville between May 19 and May 21.
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Among these crimes was a robbery at the Tipicos Antojitos Hondureños food truck located on University Boulevard West.
According to Edwin Osorto, the event transpired late on the night of May 21, when two masked individuals approached his family-operated food truck just as he was wrapping up for the evening.
“When I was about to close the door they came from the back and they pointed the gun on me. so they asked me for the money, but I didn’t give the money to them ’cause I told them my auntie take the money and the stuff, but they was looking for the money and just take the phone,” Osorto said.
Surveillance video obtained by First Coast News shows two masked suspects walking up to the business before the robbery.
According to the arrest report, one of the suspects stood close to Osorto, acting as a lookout while the other robbed him.
“They was just asking for the money, but they didn’t find nothing so they took the phone and they asked me for the password,” Osorto said.
After the robbery, Osorto said he called his brother.
“I told him that was robbing the food truck, so my brother chased them and they were shooting at my brother,” Osorto said.
The owner says he then spotted the suspect’s SUV and followed it into a parking lot, where he says he was shot at before the suspects drove away.
First Coast News obtained video showing bullet holes in the owner’s car. According to police, the owner reported the vehicle’s windshield and door were hit by multiple bullets. He and a passenger suffered minor injuries.
JSO says officers later located the suspects’ SUV and took them into custody.
Hutchinson and Rodriguez were connected to robberies two days earlier at a Chinese restaurant on Fort Caroline Road and a taco truck on Powers Avenue.
According to an arrest report, Hutchinson implicated Rodriguez as the shooter from the May 21 incident and said he had helped plan the robberies. Both Hutchinson and Rodriguez face multiple charges of armed robbery and attempted murder.
Osorto said he is grateful to be alive.
“Happy and grateful ’cause Jesus give me another opportunity,” Osorto said.
A former high-ranking U.S. government official, who once had top-secret security clearance, found himself in handcuffs following an FBI raid on his Virginia residence. The operation uncovered an astonishing $40 million in gold bars, $2 million in cash, and a collection of 35 luxury watches, as detailed in court documents.
David J. Rush was taken into custody on May 19. He now faces federal charges related to the theft of public funds, accused of defrauding the government out of millions by masquerading as a highly decorated Navy Reserve captain and an Air Force test pilot.
Rush held a prominent role with the CIA until recently, according to a report from The New York Times.
The scheme began to unravel when Rush made several requests to his agency between November 2025 and March 2026, seeking a “significant quantity of foreign currency and tens of millions of dollars in gold bars,” as revealed in an unsealed criminal complaint and FBI affidavit.
Although Rush insisted the funds were for “work-related expenses,” an FBI search conducted on May 18 discovered approximately 303 one-kilogram gold bars, $2 million in cash, and numerous luxury watches, predominantly Rolexes, according to court records.
Officials said David Rush had a $40 million stash of gold bars in his Virginia home.(Daniel Barry/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
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A federal investigation revealed that despite holding a Senior Executive Service (SES) rank and Top Secret/SCI clearance, Rush routinely lied about his military background and education.
In applications for his high-level job, Rush claimed he was a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School and the “current director of test for a 145-person, 18-aircraft joint Army/Navy weapons test organization,” according to court documents.
However, military records show Rush was never a pilot and held no FAA licenses; his actual duties in the Navy included working as an information systems technician.
Authorities found 35 luxury watches in Rush’s home, some of which were Rolex watches.(Daniel Acker/Bloomberg)
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He also allegedly faked his educational credentials to boost his federal salary, claiming he held a bachelor’s degree from Clemson University and a master’s degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, according to the filings.
Registrars from both universities confirmed to the FBI they have no record of Rush ever attending their schools.
Further, the FBI claims that Rush scammed the government out of $77,000 in fraudulent military leave, claiming 744 hours of paid time off by telling his employer he was actively serving as a Navy Reserve captain (O-6) through September 2025.
The FBI said $2 million in cash was found inside Rush’s home during a search.(Getty Images)
Rush was honorably discharged a decade earlier, in February 2015, as a lieutenant (O-3), according to court documents.
He is currently being held in federal custody by the U.S. Marshals after a judge initially denied his request for release.
Rush recently waived his right to a preliminary hearing, and a magistrate judge found probable cause to move the case to a grand jury.
The FBI and CIA did not immediately respond to inquiries from Fox News Digital.
Alexandra Koch is a Fox News Digital journalist who covers breaking news, with a focus on high-impact events that shape national conversation.
She has covered major national crises, including the L.A. wildfires, Potomac and Hudson River aviation disasters, Boulder terror attack, and Texas Hill Country floods.
In a candid open letter shared on social media, Arkansas athletic director Hunter Yurachek directly criticized ESPN, highlighting concerns over the scheduling of two early-season games for the Razorbacks. He made a formal appeal to both the network and the SEC, urging them to actively seek a better solution.
Yurachek is particularly unhappy with Arkansas’s schedule, which includes an away game at Utah on Saturday, September 12, at 10:15 p.m. Eastern, followed by a home game against Georgia at noon Eastern the next Saturday.
He argues that this schedule puts the team at a competitive disadvantage and poses health risks to the athletes. Yurachek laid the responsibility on ESPN for arranging games that are nearly a week apart.
KJ Jackson looks to make a pass during Arkansas’ loss to Missouri at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium on Nov. 29, 2025 in Fayetteville. Getty Images
“I am deeply concerned and dissatisfied with the recently announced kickoff times for our football team in consecutive weeks this September and their impact on our student-athletes’ well-being,” Yurachek stated. “ESPN has scheduled our game at Utah for 9:15 p.m. Central Time on September 12. We expect to return to campus around 6 a.m. on Sunday, September 13, only to face an 11 a.m. home kickoff against Georgia just six days later on September 19.”
“This schedule will deprive our student-athletes of nearly a full day of rest and recovery they would otherwise have. This isn’t just a competitive disadvantage — it’s a genuine welfare issue for the young men who represent our program and significantly contribute to the financial success of our television partners.”
Yurachek went on to say that the situation was “unacceptable” and showed “neglect” toward the student athletes.
“I have formally requested that the SEC office and ESPN aggressively pursue an alternative solution for one or both kickoff times during these consecutive weeks. The focus must be on the well-being of the game’s participants — not the bottom line of our media partner,” he wrote.
It’s unclear if ESPN or the SEC will do anything to change the schedule following Yurachek’s airing of grievances.
Athletic director Hunter Yurachek walks on the field during Arkansas’ win over Tennessee at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium on Oct. 5, 2024 in Fayetteville. Getty Images
And it didn’t seem like Yurachek had much support in the replies to his social media post sharing the letter.
“You really need to hire someone who isn’t afraid to tell you when something’s a bad idea,” one fan wrote on X. “This whiney ass letter is a bad idea.”
“Sir it sounds like Conference USA is more your speed,” another user wrote.
“It’s a Saturday followed by a Saturday for goodness sakes!’ a third person chimed in.
Arkansas is coming off a season in which it went 0-8 against the SEC.
During a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, Donald Trump issued a stark warning to a key Middle Eastern ally, threatening military action if they do not “behave.” This came in response to a question about the future control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
A reporter inquired about Trump’s stance on Oman—a longstanding ally of the United States—playing a role in negotiating an end to the conflict with Iran, and potentially sharing control of the vital oil passageway with Tehran.
Trump responded, “The strait will be open to everybody,” emphasizing that no single nation would have control. “Nobody is going to control it… We will watch over it,” he stated.
Shifting his focus back to Oman, Trump issued a direct threat, saying, “Oman will behave just like everybody else, or we’ll have to blow them up. They understand that. They’ll be fine.”
‘Oman will behave just like everybody else or we’ll have to blow them up. They understand that. They’ll be fine,’ Trump added.
It is unclear whether the President misspoke or why he would threaten to attack a Middle Eastern partner. The Daily Mail has contacted the White House for comment.
The Strait of Hormuz, which normally carries one-fifth of the world’s oil, has been shut since Iran closed it after US and Israeli airstrikes in late February. The strait’s reopening remains a key sticking point in peace talks.
Oman has a history of serving as a friendly mediator between the White House and the Iranian regime. The country helped broker the 2015 Iranian nuclear deal and has acted as a US defense partner in the Middle East since 1980.
Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman if they don’t ‘behave’ while responding to a question about who would control the Strait of Hormuz
It is unclear whether the President misspoke or why he would threaten to attack a Middle Eastern partner
Oman is longtime US ally that is helping to negotiate an end to the Iran war
Trump meets with Middle Eastern allies, including Oman Deputy Prime Minister Sayyid Asaad
The Trump administration does not appear to be backing away from the President’s threats against Oman.
The State Department amplified the warning by tweeting out a video of it shortly after the meeting ended.
Trump also made military threats against Iran throughout the meeting as he discussed the ongoing negotiations with the regime.
The President made it clear that while Iran is desperate to come to the table, the United States is holding all the cards and will not accept a subpar deal.
‘Iran is very much intent, they want very much to make a deal,’ Trump said.
‘So far, they haven’t gotten there. We’re not satisfied with it, but then we will be. We will be either that, or we’ll have to just finish the job.’
The President claimed that if Iran does not make concessions to the US, then Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will ‘finish them off.’
‘I think we’ll doing very well. They are starting to give us the things that they have to give us. If they do, that’s great, and if they won’t then the man on my left is going to finish them off,’ Trump said before pointing towards a smirking Hegseth.
Trump added that Iran’s armed forces have been completely destroyed.
However, intelligence reports indicate the regime has rebuilt most of its prewar firepower, including ballistic missiles and launch pads.
Iran has seized on oil tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz by deploying speed boats
The President claimed that Iran’s armed forces have been completely neutralized by American military
‘But the Navy is gone, as I’ve said 1000 times,’ Trump stated. ‘The Navy is gone, their Air Force is gone, everything’s gone, and they’re negotiating on fumes.
‘But we’ll see what happens. Maybe we have to go back and finish it. Maybe we don’t right now.’
Trump noted that his top envoys, including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are actively working on the situation, but insisted Tehran simply has no leverage left.
The US is demanding that the regime agree to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and turn over its stockpile of highly enriched uranium.
Tehran, however, wants Trump to lift the naval blockade on its ports, which has cut the regime off from its lucrative oil trade with China and other Southeast Asian countries.
