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Elizabeth Holmes Reemerges in Secret Documentary Trailer

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Elizabeth Holmes, the Theranos founder and former chief executive whose spectacular Silicon Valley rise ended in a fraud conviction, has emerged as the focus of a new documentary that debuted in a surprise screening at the Telluride Film Festival.

The film, titled You Can See Everything, is backed by A24 and directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim. It was revealed during Telluride’s Sunday TBA, the festival’s annual secret screening event in Colorado.

According to the documentary’s logline, Holmes, 42, allowed cameras into her home just 34 days before she began serving an 11-year prison sentence.

Holmes was convicted in 2022 on four counts of fraud after prosecutors said she raised hundreds of millions of dollars while deceiving investors about the capabilities of her healthcare startup’s technology.

Theranos had claimed its devices could run hundreds of blood tests from a single finger-prick drop, but the company’s story unraveled after a series of investigative reports by The Wall Street Journal exposed the deception.

Rumors swirled for years that Fielder was interviewing Holmes, as the project was kept under wraps.

Cellphones were confiscated from attendees before the documentary was screened at the Herzog Theatre.

With word finally out about the tightly guarded project, an unsettling trailer was released.

Elizabeth Holmes, the founder and former CEO of the disgraced biotech company Theranos, 42, welcomed a film crew into her home 34 days before she was sent to prison

Elizabeth Holmes, the founder and former CEO of the disgraced biotech company Theranos, 42, welcomed a film crew into her home 34 days before she was sent to prison

The documentary You Can See Everything, directed by Nathan Fielder (pictured) and Lance Oppenheim, was unveiled at the Telluride Film Festival's Sunday TBA, a secret screening held each year in Colorado

The documentary You Can See Everything, directed by Nathan Fielder (pictured) and Lance Oppenheim, was unveiled at the Telluride Film Festival’s Sunday TBA, a secret screening held each year in Colorado 

Fielder and Holmes face each other for roughly a minute as they discuss whether she is being genuine while staring deeply into each other’s eyes.

‘I don’t have anything to deceive you on,’ Holmes tells the director.

‘Of course I’m not deceiving you. I’m engaging with you as a human being. Why would I deceive you? There’s no reason for me to do that.’

‘OK. All right. OK, good chat,’ Fielder replies. ‘You’re being real right now?’

‘I’m always being real,’ Holmes answers.

The fraudster reposted the trailer on X, adding that she is ‘always being real.’ 

The documentary’s reveal comes after Holmes began making pro-Trump and pro-Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) posts on X in August of 2025, marking a striking shift from the political views and public persona she previously projected on the platform.

Before resuming activity on X, Holmes’s account had been inactive since 2015. At the time, she frequently posted about prominent women including Rosa Parks, Marie Curie, Melinda Gates and Margaret Thatcher.

In 2016, the convicted fraudster hosted a high-profile fundraiser for Hillary Clinton at Theranos’ Palo Alto headquarters during Clinton’s presidential campaign against Donald Trump.

But starting in 2025, in a political landscape vastly different from a decade ago, Holmes appeared to court Trump supporters through her online posts.

An unsettling trailer was released on Sunday showing Fielder and Holmes face each other for roughly a minute as they discuss whether she is being genuine while staring deeply into each other's eyes

An unsettling trailer was released on Sunday showing Fielder and Holmes face each other for roughly a minute as they discuss whether she is being genuine while staring deeply into each other’s eyes

In 2022, Holmes was convicted on four counts of fraud for raising hundreds of millions of dollars by misleading investors about the technology behind her healthcare startup. She is pictured at serving her 11-year sentence at a prison in Texas

In 2022, Holmes was convicted on four counts of fraud for raising hundreds of millions of dollars by misleading investors about the technology behind her healthcare startup. She is pictured at serving her 11-year sentence at a prison in Texas

In November of that year, she shared a Politico article about MAHA ’embracing’ her and wrote: ‘I have been working to Make America Healthy Again since 2004. 

‘I will continue to dedicate my life to improving healthcare in this beautiful country I call home. I don’t know if MAHA is embracing me, but I support its cause: healthier Americans.’

In October of 2025, as the Trump administration increased pressure on Venezuela, she replied to a post about an attack on a drug-smuggling vessel, writing: ‘How long until people claim it was a submersible fishing boat?’

In September, she replied to a post showing President Trump and Elon Musk sitting next to each other after their public falling out. ‘Time to come together,’ she wrote.

According to the US Department of Justice’s Office of the Pardon Attorney, Holmes sought a commutation of her sentence sometime in 2025. On the justice department’s website, her request is listed as pending. 

In criminal court, Holmes was convicted of wire fraud totaling more than $140 million and sentenced to a little more than 11 years in prison, according to the Department of Justice.

In civil court, she was charged with defrauding investors out of $700 million by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Holmes is currently held in the minimal-security prison, Federal Prison Camp, Bryan, in Texas

Holmes is currently held in the minimal-security prison, Federal Prison Camp, Bryan, in Texas

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Should Elizabeth Holmes get a second chance, or does her crime mean she deserves to stay in prison?

Holmes’s posts and her request for a commutation could be viewed as an effort to secure an early release from the Federal Prison Camp in Bryan, Texas, after she lost an appeal of her conviction in May.

Her only options for release before December 30, 2031, are now a favorable decision from the Supreme Court in a final appeal, which experts say is unlikely, or a successful clemency plea to the Trump administration. 

Holmes’ strategy is not illogical, as Trump has pardoned or commuted the sentences of dozens of white-collar criminals who were convicted of fraud.

The Department of Justice’s website lists 114 people who were granted clemency by the president since the start of his second term.

Of those who were pardoned or received commuted sentences, 34 were convicted of various kinds of fraud.

Missouri Foster Mom Avoids Prison in Teen-for-Monkey Case

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A Missouri foster mother accused in a disturbing case involving allegations that she traded a teenage girl for a monkey will not serve time behind bars, despite a judge sharply denouncing her conduct and offering an apology to the young people he said were failed by the foster care system.

Brenda Deutsch, 70, received a seven-year prison sentence for child endangerment, but Lincoln County Judge Thomas Frawley suspended the execution of that sentence and instead ordered her to serve three years of probation, meaning she can remain out of prison as long as she follows the court’s conditions, FOX2 St. Louis reported.

From the bench, Frawley also revoked Deutsch’s foster care license and took aim at Missouri officials for allowing her to retain it in the first place.

The judge then turned to the victims present in the courtroom and apologized, saying he was sorry the system had let them down.

Deutsch’s biological daughter, Brina Johnson, who testified about alleged abuse, said the sentence fell short of the accountability she had been hoping to see.

“I’m kinda lost for words because this is not the end we wished for,” Johnson told FOX2.

Johnson said a teenager present in the courtroom was the foster child at the center of allegations that Deutsch traded her for a monkey.

“I have the whole conversation on my phone, which I turned over to the detectives,” Johnson said.

“That’s what she did; she had at least seven monkeys,” Johnson said. “That’s just her thing. But she wasn’t any nicer to those monkeys than she was to a child.”

Deutsch was arrested in April after authorities investigated allegations that she sent the foster child, who is now 17, to Texas to stay in a home Deutsch admitted in court she knew nothing about.

Court documents previously obtained by Fox News Digital said the investigation began after Deutsch sought permission to take the girl to visit a friend in Texas. Five days later, an anonymous caller alerted the Missouri Department of Social Services Children’s Division that Deutsch was allegedly physically and mentally abusing the child.

Investigators later learned of an allegation that the girl had been traded for an exotic animal and was living in Texas.

The teenager told investigators Deutsch informed her Texas friend that the friend could keep the child, but Deutsch “will be keeping the check,” according to court documents.

A witness told police the girl had been left in an unsanitary Texas home filled with exotic animals. She was eventually taken into the custody of child protective services in Texas.

The teenager also described alleged abuse by Deutsch, telling investigators she was struck with objects including a paddle and shoes. During one alleged beating, she said she lay on the floor and tried to “soften the strikes to her body,” according to court documents.

Deutsch also allegedly took away the girl’s clothes and once threatened to kill her “if she did not shut up,” the documents said.

Deutsch declined to comment outside the courthouse, shielding her face with a piece of paper as she walked to her vehicle and drove away.

Deutsch has reportedly fostered more than 200 children over the years.

Johnson said the judge’s acknowledgment of the system’s failures offered some validation despite her disappointment with the outcome.

“It was good to know somebody knows from the other side of the street, that this shouldn’t have happened,” Johnson said. “None of it should. And the system did fail us, failed them all.”

Ciara and Russell Wilson Are Expecting Baby No. 5

Ciara is growing her family once again.

The Grammy-winning singer is pregnant with her fifth child, marking her fourth baby with husband Russell Wilson.

Ciara shared the exciting pregnancy news on Instagram on Sunday, September 6, revealing her baby bump in a sweet collection of photos and videos.

Photos: @iamtishhabrenee

One standout image showed the star posing next to a clothesline filled with shirts bearing the names of her children — Future, Sienna, Win and Amora — with a tiny blank baby onesie hanging at the end for the newest member of the family. 

Another photo captured Russell flashing five fingers as he and Ciara smiled for the camera. The NFL quarterback later celebrated in the comments, writing, “Baby Cinco!”

She captioned the post, “One more person to Love,” while Russell commented, “Baby Cinco!”

The nickname “Cinco” has been floating around their household for a while.

Just months ago, the “Level Up” singer revealed that her husband had been campaigning for baby No. 5 since shortly after the birth of their youngest daughter, Amora, in December 2023.

“My husband’s been the one doing that,” she told Us Weekly in July while discussing whether another child might be in their future.

According to Ciara, Wilson wasted little time bringing up the idea.

“So cinco?” she recalled him asking after Amora’s arrival.

Her response at the time was essentially: not so fast.

Even so, the Grammy winner made it clear that she had not completely closed the door on expanding their family.

“I love being a mom. It’s my favorite job of all,” she said, adding that she could see another baby happening “when the time is right.”

It appears the time is right.

The couple already share three children: daughter Sienna Princess, 9, son Win Harrison, 6, and daughter Amora Princess, 2. Ciara is also mom to 12-year-old son Future Zahir from her previous relationship with rapper Future.

The Wilsons tied the knot in July 2016 and celebrated 10 years of marriage earlier this summer.

Over the years, they have frequently shared glimpses of their family life on social media, from birthdays and vacations to red-carpet appearances with their kids.

Royal Rule Bans Prince William and Kate From First Class

Kate Middleton and William and Prince of Wales view items on display during a visit to the Royal Collection

Royal family

A former flight attendant has shared a little-known airline rule that Prince William and Princess Kate must follow whenever they travel by plane.

Royal travel may come with plenty of privileges, but it also has its restrictions. While members of the royal family are used to heightened security and carefully managed itineraries, a former airline employee who once served the Prince and Princess of Wales has now revealed one surprising rule that applies to them in the air.

Speaking on Made in Chelsea star Olivia Bentley’s Private Parts podcast, former British Airways cabin crew member and ex-reality TV personality Helena Ford explained that William and Kate are not permitted to book the very top cabin available. “There is a thing in place where [William and Kate] can’t fly in the highest cabin,” she said, adding that if an aircraft offers first class, they must sit in business class instead, and if first class is not available, they are placed in Traveler Plus.

Ford said that when the Waleses traveled on her flight, they were seated in business class and the remaining business class seats were occupied by members of their security team, explaining, “When we had Will and Kate, it was in business because we had a first, but the whole of business was security, but they were dressed as normal people, so you wouldn’t know.”

Another flight attendant previously recalled some royal behavior on a flight with other regal flyers.

That steward remembered serving Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on their flight from London to Tromso, Norway, in 2017 when they were still working royals.

She told Express, “At the beginning of the flight, they looked at the menu, and I could see they were discussing what to order. When we went through with the service trolley, they stopped me and asked me for a drink and snack. Harry had a breakfast tea and shortbread, and Meghan had tea as well, but she chose a lemon muffin.”

Prince Harry and Meghan disembark from plane upon arrival in Suva

Prince Harry and Meghan disembark from plane | Kirsty Wigglesworth – Pool/Getty Images

The attendant explained that the couple did not pay their tab when it was time to do so, and she wasn’t sure how to handle that.

“I didn’t know what to do, as they didn’t ask for the bill and it seemed like they assumed that was for free. I was too embarrassed to ask so I just left,” she admitted. “I panicked so I just kept going and decided not to ask for the payment, although they had requested to be treated like regular passengers before the flight.

“By the end of the flight, though, their bodyguard, who was traveling with them, came to me and asked for the bill. I was so relieved but at the same time so confused. The bodyguard explained to me that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex never carry any money and he’s in charge of paying for everything.”

U.S. Restricts Government Travel to Mexican Border City Amid Security Threats

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U.S. government employees are facing new travel limits in Nogales, Sonora, after officials cited a security threat in the Mexican border city.

The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico issued a security alert Saturday, announcing restrictions on official government activity in Nogales, Mexico, because of unspecified threat information.

“Due to threat information, U.S. government activities in, and travel to, Nogales have been restricted to essential movement during daylight hours only,” the U.S. Consulate General in Nogales said in a statement.

American officials told to limit travel to Nogales amid threat warning

The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico issued a Saturday warning limiting U.S. government activity in Nogales, Sonora, over an unspecified threat. (Getty Images)

“We are alerting U.S. citizens of this threat and change in posture,” the statement added.

Sonora’s State Security Board said it contacted U.S. consular officials after the alert was issued but did not provide information identifying a specific threat. State authorities said they had no information establishing a concrete risk to the public, though they would continue preventive security operations in Nogales.

The alert also reminded Americans that the U.S. Travel Advisory designates Sonora as a Level 3 “Reconsider Travel” area.

Anyone in the area is urged to exercise increased caution and be aware of their surroundings, seek shelter in the event of an incident, notify friends and family of their safety in the event of an incident, follow instructions from Mexican law enforcement, and monitor local media for updates.

Security alert prompts U.S. to restrict travel in Nogales

The alert reminded Americans that the U.S. Travel Advisory designates Sonora as a Level 3 “Reconsider Travel” area. (Getty Images)

U.S. lawmakers also encouraged people in the area to pay attention to the warnings issued by the U.S. government.

“For Americans in or near Nogales – or who may have family members or friends there: please heed the guidance and warnings from the U.S. government,” Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., said on X.

“We are praying for the safety of U.S. citizens and personnel who may be in harm’s way,” he added.

Rep. Andy Biggs

Rep. Andy Biggs encouraged people in the area to pay attention to the warnings issued by the U.S. government. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

It remains unclear what threat in Nogales triggered the security warning.

Trump’s Space Force Uniform Design Faces Online Mockery

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Donald Trump has unveiled what could be a new visual direction for the U.S. Space Force, prompting swift comparisons to some of Hollywood’s best-known science fiction imagery.

The Space Force, the newest branch of the American military, has faced ridicule before over uniforms critics said leaned heavily into a futuristic aesthetic.

But the latest reaction came after Trump shared an image of a proposed Space Force “Service Dress Uniform” labeled “Next Generation,” a title and style that many said appeared to echo the 1997 sci-fi film Starship Troopers.

According to the image description, the concept was inspired “by the discipline and functionality of the starship trooper uniform modernized for the guardians of the space domain.”

The proposed uniform design features a stark color scheme built around “space gray,” “midnight black,” “silver gray” and “satin black.”

Trump gave no explanation for the new uniforms. 

Many were confused by the post and the concept behind the uniforms, comparing them to the villains of various space films.

‘I see we’re going for the galactic empire look,’ wrote one, referencing the imperial officers’ uniforms in the Star Wars films.

Donald Trump revealed a potential new look for the US Space Force that has people comparing once again comparing the force's look to classic science fiction movies

Donald Trump revealed a potential new look for the US Space Force that has people comparing once again comparing the force’s look to classic science fiction movies

However, many were taken aback when Trump posted a new 'Service Dress Uniform' for the force titled 'Next Generation' which directly references the 1997 film Starship Troopers

However, many were taken aback when Trump posted a new ‘Service Dress Uniform’ for the force titled ‘Next Generation’ which directly references the 1997 film Starship Troopers

‘This is the kind of design costume designers make to tell you who are the bad guys in a space movie,’ wrote another.

‘My concern is whether these guys understand the point Verhoeven intended in Starship Troopers. The thing is I don’t know what would be worse: whether they got it or didn’t,’ added columnist Jonah Goldberg.

Conservative pundit James Lindsay wrote: ‘Star Trek meets Spaceballs meets… uh… Hugo Boss.’ 

Coincidentally, the Space Force introduced a new, ceremonial dress uniform with blue accents at the Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar event in Washington two weeks ago.

The Daily Mail has reached out to both the White House and Space Force for comment. 

It is not the first time the Space Force has been accused of ripping off ideas from sci fi.

The branch’s ‘delta’ logo has been compared to the Starfleet badge in Star Trek, while the name ‘guardian’ for servicemembers has been likened to Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy.

The uniforms debuted in 2021 were compared to outfits worn by soldiers in Battlestar Galactica,  Star Wars, Star Trek and other sci-fi classics. 

Coincidentally, the Space Force introduced a new, ceremonial dress uniform with blue accents at the Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar event in Washington two weeks ago

Coincidentally, the Space Force introduced a new, ceremonial dress uniform with blue accents at the Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar event in Washington two weeks ago

Some compared it to the Imperial Officers' uniforms in Star Wars

Some compared it to the Imperial Officers’ uniforms in Star Wars

The branch’s ‘delta’ logo has been compared to the Starfleet badge in Star Trek, while the name ‘guardian’ for servicemembers has been likened to Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. 

The new uniforms come as officials continue to hit home how important Space Force will be to the future of battle.   

Space Command head General Stephen Whiting has repeatedly emphasized the importance of space to modern warfare, warning that adversaries are developing capabilities to deny the United States access to key systems and reduce military effectiveness. 

He has said adversaries would likely seek to target US space assets early in a conflict.

To counter such threats, the US must adopt a more active warfighting posture in space, Whiting argues. 

That means not only protecting U.S. systems but also being prepared to threaten or strike hostile assets if necessary. 

He has called for orbital interceptors and other weapons.

‘We must be well-prepared for conflict in space. And if deterrence fails, we will fight and win,’ he told a conference in April.

The prototype US Space Form uniform

The uniform's blue color, diagonal silver buttons and white trim are all reminiscent of the uniform worn by officers on classic sci-fi show Battlestar Galactica.

Many have described the US Space Form uniforms (left) as similar to the ones worn by military in sci-fi movies and television shows like Battlestar Galactica (right)

Western officials warn of a range of threats, including ground-based lasers, electronic jammers, cyberattacks and anti-satellite missiles.

In orbit, the United States, China and Russia all operate maneuverable satellites capable of approaching and inspecting other spacecraft. 

Such systems could be adapted to carry weapons, including lasers or projectiles. 

Western officials say Beijing and Moscow have demonstrated technologies that could be used to threaten US and allied satellites.

The US has also accused Russia of developing an anti-satellite capability involving a satellite designed to carry a nuclear weapon. Moscow has denied that it is developing a space-based anti-satellite nuclear weapon.

The UK’s Tedman, in an interview last fall, said militaries now see satellites as ‘weapons systems’ that need to maneuver and fight. 

The West is ‘working hard to retain our strategic advantage in space,’ he said.

Some specialists note that disrupting satellites remains easier from Earth than through spacecraft-on-spacecraft attacks.

In a rare disclosure about its own capabilities, the US Space Force announced in June that it had introduced an earthbound electromagnetic weapon from L3Harris Technologies designed to disable or disrupt adversary satellites. 

President Trump established the US Space Force in 2019 after signing the National Defense Authorization Act. It was the first new military service created since the US Air Force in 1947.

How Australia Shook the 49ers: Inside a Wild Culture Clash

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San Francisco 49ers players, fans and media have made the nearly 13,000-kilometre trip to Melbourne for the NFL’s landmark visit to Australia — and while the football is the headline act, everyday local sights have also caught the Americans off guard.

The 49ers are set to meet the Los Angeles Rams at the MCG on Friday, marking the first NFL regular-season fixture ever played in Australia.

San Francisco touched down a week ahead of the season opener, allowing the squad and its travelling contingent to adjust to the 17-hour time gap, hold training sessions at AAMI Park and get a taste of life in Melbourne.

But settling in has come with a few unexpected moments.

An early point of confusion emerged when American fans saw the view from 49ers star Jordan Watkins’ Melbourne hotel room and wrongly identified a nearby train depot as an electrical substation.

‘The #49ers left Cali, just to sleep in a hotel next to another Substation,’ one fan account posted on X.

San Francisco 49ers players have arrived in Melbourne ahead of Australia’s first NFL regular-season game at the MCG

San Francisco 49ers players have arrived in Melbourne ahead of Australia’s first NFL regular-season game at the MCG

Former 49ers players were introduced to the Bunnings sausage sizzle while attending community events during their Melbourne visit

Former 49ers players were introduced to the Bunnings sausage sizzle while attending community events during their Melbourne visit 

The 49ers arrived a week early to adjust to Melbourne, while the Rams planned a significantly shorter Australian stay

The 49ers arrived a week early to adjust to Melbourne, while the Rams planned a significantly shorter Australian stay

Another wrote in capital letters: ‘The 49ers hotel in Australia is right next to a substation. You cannot make this up.’

Australian sports reporter Vince Rugari enjoyed the confusion.

‘Thoroughly enjoying the posts from US reporters landing in Australia for the NFL and acting like they have actually landed on Mars. God bless you all,’ he wrote.

The 49ers have gone to extraordinary lengths to ensure their players have familiar food, drinks and training facilities throughout the trip.

Channel Seven reporter Andrew McCormack revealed the franchise transported about 13 pallets of bottled water from Hawaii.

The head chef from the team’s Melbourne hotel also spent a week at the 49ers’ headquarters in California, where a specific menu was prepared for every meal and snack.

Australia’s strict biosecurity laws created another unusual challenge.

The club needed to ensure its equipment was free of Californian soil and grass before entering the country, while customs officials reportedly refused to allow its supply of protein powder through the border.

American fans mistook a train depot near the 49ers’ Melbourne hotel for an electrical substation after seeing online photos

American fans mistook a train depot near the 49ers’ Melbourne hotel for an electrical substation after seeing online photos

American reporter Grant Cohn documented his encounters with Australian coffee, meat pies, magpies, pubs and the metric system

American reporter Grant Cohn documented his encounters with Australian coffee, meat pies, magpies, pubs and the metric system

The humble urinal was one part of Australian culture that baffled the travelling Americans

The humble urinal was one part of Australian culture that baffled the travelling Americans

The operation involved a Qantas Airbus A380 carrying 220 passengers and about 15,000kg of equipment. Another 27,200kg of NFL equipment was shipped to Australia in April. 

San Francisco’s players have found more time to explore Melbourne after the meticulous preparations.

Former 49ers stars Joe Nedney, Justin Pugh and Ian Williams were introduced to the Bunnings sausage sizzle, with Williams revealing it was his first time working behind a barbecue.

American reporter Grant Cohn has documented his own experiences since arriving.

He has praised Australian coffee, meat pies and accents, but was less impressed by the metric system, aggressive magpies and a burrito that he claimed contained ’50 per cent sour cream’.

Cohn was also fascinated by Australian pub urinals where patrons ‘stand on the grate at the bottom’.

After attending Sydney’s AFL finals victory over Brisbane at the SCG, he attracted attention for pronouncing Lachie Neale’s first name as ‘Lashay’.

His first chicken parmigiana and Australian beer appeared to receive a much warmer review.

San Francisco trained at AAMI Park after facilities were modified to recreate the team’s usual California recovery environment

San Francisco trained at AAMI Park after facilities were modified to recreate the team’s usual California recovery environment

The 49ers attended public events throughout Melbourne as they attempted to build a connection with Australian NFL supporters

The 49ers attended public events throughout Melbourne as they attempted to build a connection with Australian NFL supporters

‘That’s delicious,’ Cohn said after tasting a Stone & Wood Pacific Ale.

49ers kicker Eddy Piñeiro has been among the visitors most willing to embrace the experience.

Piñeiro attended the AFL finals at the MCG and was particularly interested in the sport’s kicking skills.

‘What an opportunity, I am blessed to be here,’ he said.

‘It’s just the atmosphere and seeing these athletes out here, it’s been awesome.

‘[AFL footy] has been amazing, you see all the kicks and punting and kicking, obviously I’m a kicker so you love to see that.

‘First observations, the food has been amazing and the coffee has been great too.

‘My family is super proud and just to be able to play this game, it’s awesome.’

Piñeiro also explained why Australian fans should adopt San Francisco as their NFL team.

‘We’ve come in here a week early, getting accustomed to the time, the people, so we’re ready to rock and roll,’ he said.

‘We’re going to be practising here and just enjoying the food and honestly the people here are amazing, very nice people.’

Star defensive end Nick Bosa initially offered a more subdued assessment before the trip.

Asked what he was looking forward to, Bosa said: ‘Not really. I don’t know much about Australia.

‘I hear they have good coffee so I will try and take advantage of that. I think there are some nature exhibits to check out.’

The 49ers have also spent the week attending public events and interacting with local supporters.

Their approach contrasts sharply with the Rams, who are reportedly planning to arrive shortly before the game and spend only about 24 hours in Melbourne.

American journalist Dontay Atkinson predicted that difference would help create a heavily pro-49ers crowd, despite Los Angeles officially being the home team.

The visitors have already made their mark, with 1424 people participating in a 49ers event that set a world record for the largest cheerleading dance.

Police: Man Gave Car and Cash to Male ‘Catfish’ After AI Voice Changer Fake Engagement Scam

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Caleb Mills (Athens-Clarke County Police Department).

A Georgia man allegedly convinced another person he was engaged to a woman sheriff’s deputy he had never actually met, with the victim sending money and even allowing the supposed fiancée to use his vehicle, police said. Investigators now say the person behind the online romance was not a woman at all.

Caleb Mills, 25, is accused of building the fake persona “Hailey Morello” using stolen images, several phone numbers, voice-altering tools and artificial intelligence, according to an Athens-Clarke County Police Department press release. Authorities said the elaborate identity was allegedly designed to deceive and financially exploit unsuspecting people.

In one alleged case, police said a victim came to believe he was engaged to “Hailey,” exchanged vehicles with Mills and handed over an unspecified amount of cash. Investigators said Mills used photographs of a real Florida sheriff’s deputy to help make the fictional woman appear credible.

“Mills allegedly used photos taken from women’s social media accounts to create fake identities and accounts … to establish online relationships with victims,” the ACCPD said in its statement. Detectives added that they have since found more alleged victims in multiple states.

The family of the man who thought he was engaged to “Hailey” told authorities they were suspicious and believed their loved one was the victim of a “catfishing scheme,” according to local NBC affiliate WXIA.

Relatives allegedly connected Mills to the online personality and tried to warn the victim but he refused to believe them, according to police. The family was so upset that they repeatedly contacted Mills, which led to his filing a harassment claim with police — posing as “Hailey,” WXIA reports.

While investigating the claim, police uncovered Mills’ alleged “catfish” scam and discovered that he posed as Hailey’s family member to report the harassment he claimed she was experiencing.

Mills was arrested on charges of identity fraud involving fictitious identifying information, impersonating a public officer, giving a false name to law enforcement and two counts of making false statements in a government matter.

He is accused of giving investigators a false name, “Alex Morello,” before he was taken into custody. Police are still investigating whether Mills had more victims.

“As technology and artificial intelligence continue to evolve, online scams and catfishing schemes can become increasingly sophisticated,” the ACCPD release said. “If you believe you may be a victim of this investigation or any other fraudulent activity, please contact the Athens-Clarke County Police Department and file a report.”

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NBC Host Responds to Michigan Controversy After Network Error

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NBC broadcaster John Fanta has weighed in on the disputed finish between Michigan and Western Michigan, after viewers pointed out what appeared to be a mismatch between the official game clock and the timer shown on the television broadcast.

Western Michigan looked to be on the verge of a stunning college football upset at the Big House, seemingly sealing victory over the Wolverines by knocking down a Hail Mary attempt as time ran out.

Instead, officials made the controversial decision to restore one second to the clock, handing Michigan one final chance. The Wolverines capitalized, as Bryce Underwood uncorked a 47-yard pass and connected with JJ Buchanan as the clock hit zero for a second time.

The dramatic play delivered Michigan a 13-12 victory and sent the Ann Arbor crowd into a frenzy, but the aftermath has centered almost entirely on the officiating decision that kept the game alive.

In the hours since, fans have flooded social media with accusations that the finish was “rigged” in favor of Michigan, one of the wealthiest and most influential programs in college football.

The Big Ten has since released audio and footage of officials making the decision, but fans quickly noted the game clock being used by officials and the one seen by fans watching on NBC were different.

NBC broadcaster John Fanta addressed the apparent disparity between the game clock being used by officials and the one seen by fans watching on TV during the Michigan controversy

NBC broadcaster John Fanta addressed the apparent disparity between the game clock being used by officials and the one seen by fans watching on TV during the Michigan controversy

The play clock appeared to have struck 0:00 on TV when the Hail Mary was batted down

The play clock appeared to have struck 0:00 on TV when the Hail Mary was batted down

But raw footage released by the Big Ten showed there was one second still on the clock

But raw footage released by the Big Ten showed there was one second still on the clock

The disparity led Fanta to address the situation during halftime of their action on Sunday night.

He said: ‘The official time of the game is kept by the Big Ten. Our cameras are not the official arbiter of time keeping within the game. That is the Big Ten and game officials’ responsibility.

‘After the game last night the Big Ten released a statement and raw video from its replay process that showed how and why the decision was made.’

The footage showed officials determining that Broncos No. 18 Micah Davis had jumped from out of bounds, meaning the play was over as soon as he touched the ball.

They then flicked up the game clock and said, ‘When 18 is touching the football we’ve got one second on the clock’. That was seemingly not the case on the game clock seen by viewers on NBC’s broadcast. 

A Big Ten statement accompanying the footage said: ‘Following video review, it was determined Western Michigan’s #18 started his jump from an established out-of-bounds position (left foot) and made contact with the ball with one second remaining on the clock. 

‘As shown in the provided video of what was viewed during the replay process, a side-by-side view of the play and the game clock, using a direct shot of the game clock in the stadium, was used to determine the final ruling.

‘Eighty-five minutes prior to the game, all broadcast cameras used for the replay system, including the camera on the game clock, are synced using a strobe system to ensure all cameras are aligned,’ it added.

The Big Ten cited NCAA football rule 4-2-3-a that a ‘ball not in player control, other than a kick that scores a field goal, is out of bounds when it touches the ground, a player, a game official or anything else that is out-of-bound, or that is on or outside a boundary line.’

Michigan scored a dramatic walk-off touchdown after the controversial ruling on Saturday

Michigan scored a dramatic walk-off touchdown after the controversial ruling on Saturday

Michigan's late win sparked bedlam inside the Big House in Ann Arbor after the dramatic finish

Michigan’s late win sparked bedlam inside the Big House in Ann Arbor after the dramatic finish

Western Michigan was denied one of the biggest college football upsets of all time

Western Michigan was denied one of the biggest college football upsets of all time

One fan immediately asked: ‘Why is this clock completely misaligned with the clock the broadcast had, which they confirmed was in sync with the official game clock?’ as another said: ‘Oh ya you have a special clock only you can see the rest of us can’t, so that’s all that matters…’. 

Despite numerous responses still questioning the explanation, passionate Michigan fan Dave Portnoy responded: ‘It’s objectively hilarious that people thought Michigan, the crown jewel of college football, would blatantly cheat to win a football game. Integrity and character will always come before winning at Michigan. That what makes Michigan Michigan.’

And MAC commissioner Jon Steinbrecher said both he and officials from Western Michigan accepted the Big Ten explanation of the decision after reaching out for more information. 

‘I commend Western Michigan for the outstanding effort and a well-played game, and I offer my congratulations to Michigan,’ he said in a statement.

‘I also appreciate the collaborative efforts of the Big Ten office and its prompt response in reviewing the play and providing the requested clarification.’

NBC rules analyst Terry McAulay was also confused as to what occurred on the broadcast, offering the new theory that the two game clocks were not aligned related to the Hawkeye system now used to register first downs. 

‘Our producer tells us that our in-set clock is in sync, is the actual the stadium clock,’ said McAulay. ‘The ball isn’t even close to touching a player when it goes to zero.

‘Now, their Hawkeye system apparently either had different sync or whatever, and they came up with one second when it touched the player. I don’t see how that happened, assuming our clock is correct. It is clearly not touching a player. The ball is clearly still in the air when the clock goes to zero on our screen.

‘So you know, the Big Ten is gonna have to tell a lot of us, how did they get to one second on this play?’

Texas Artist Builds Statue of Liberty Out of Doritos in Bid for $250K Prize

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Houston, Texas artist Ashley Fernandes needed two weeks, 19 bags of Doritos and a sharp eye for the right chip shapes to bring his latest food-art vision to life.

HOUSTON — What began as a heap of tortilla chips became an unmistakable American icon. After days of sorting through Doritos in search of the perfect triangles, Houston-based artist Ashley Fernandes transformed the snack into a detailed version of the Statue of Liberty.

Fernandes is known for turning ordinary foods, from fruit to Doritos, into eye-catching artwork. This project, however, came with higher stakes. Doritos launched its “Build the Bold” contest ahead of America’s 250th anniversary, inviting participants to recreate famous U.S. landmarks using its chips for a chance to win $250,000.

For Fernandes, the choice was clear: the Statue of Liberty.

“I picked the Statue of Liberty because of the details and challenges she would present,” Fernandes told KHOU 11. “I wanted to build something bold and beautiful and what’s more bold and beautiful than the Statue of Liberty and what she represents.”

While the physical build took about two weeks, Fernandes said the idea had been taking shape in his head for about a month. Then came the Doritos, nineteen bags of them. The hardest part wasn’t simply getting the chips to stay together. Fernandes had to sort through them to find exactly the right shapes for different parts of the statue.

“The most difficult part of creating it was sorting through the chips to find the perfect triangles for the right places and different-shaped chips for different parts of the statue like the fingers,” he said. “It’s like putting Lego pieces together. Everything has to fit just right to look perfect.”

Creating art from unexpected materials isn’t new for Fernandes. He said his artistic streak began as a child growing up in Goa, India. He remembers drawing as a toddler and creating art at school from debris he found along the coast. Around age 10, he picked up a potato and carved it into a flower.

“So I’ve been creating ever since I knew how to use my hands,” Fernandes said.

For about a decade, he has operated his own fruit carving and art business, Ashfruitking, with support from customers in the Houston area.

“I couldn’t do it without the people in and around Houston,” he said.

Now, he’s waiting to find out how his Doritos creation fares in the contest. Fernandes said winning would mean much more than recognition for his artwork.

“Winning the prize would change my life,” he said. “It would make life and the future for my new family much easier and it would give me more opportunities to create more works of art.”

Regardless of the outcome, Fernandes said he hopes people see something more than tortilla chips when they look at his work.

“Whatever I’m working on I put my whole love, attention, and care into,” he said. “I love taking something simple like chips or fruit and creating something unexpected, colorful, and beautiful. Something that makes people stop and look.”