Federal authorities have successfully recovered 15 industrial drones that were stolen and have the capability to disperse liquid chemicals. However, a former official from the Department of Homeland Security raises a significant concern: were these drones taken for financial gain, or is there a more sinister intent involving national security?

The drones in question, 15 Ceres Air C31 industrial spray models, were initially reported missing from CAC International, a logistics and shipping firm based in Harrison, New Jersey, on March 24. According to The High Side Substack, the recovery occurred more than a month later, on April 27, in Dover, New Jersey.

The New Jersey State Police previously informed Fox News that the drones were located at Prudent Corporation, a trucking company with a warehouse in the area.

On April 27th, the New Jersey State Police Cargo Theft Unit managed to retrieve the stolen agricultural drones and their spray systems. These drones are specifically designed for agricultural use, functioning as registered crop dusters. The theft took place at CAC International in Harrison, NJ, with the drones eventually found at Prudent Corporation in Dover, NJ. The investigation remains active, with assistance from Homeland Security Investigations and Customs and Border Protection. Further details have not been disclosed, according to a statement from the New Jersey State Police.

Agents from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) were responsible for recovering the drones on April 27, as noted by HSI Newark.

Despite the drones being recovered, Vincent Martinez, former DHS tactical terrorism response team member and director of service enhancement at ZeroEyes, told Fox News Digital that he “cannot underscore the risk that this poses.”

While Martinez said it’s good the drones were recovered, he warned the biggest questions remain unanswered.

“Where were these intended to land? Who is the ultimate end user? Were they meant simply as a quick buck — or to facilitate action against the homeland?” he said.

In the wrong hands, Martinez warned, the drones could “absolutely” pose a “substantial threat,” particularly if loaded with a chemical agent and deployed over a populated area, which he believes is the primary concern.

A drone is pictured flying over a residential neighborhood. (iStock)

“Because of its design and nature, that is the absolute primary concern in and of itself. Who’s actually conducting the thefts, where they’re going to, who’s funding and financing these? It’s a litany of different phases of escalation that we have to actually look at when we’re conducting the investigation,” Martinez said.

He said it’s “not difficult” for an adversary to weaponize these kinds of drones with the proper training and knowledge.

“It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to go into the root menu of a lot of these hardware systems. What it does take is a lot of open source knowledge and an acumen to be technically savvy and technically sound. You can break into almost any drone platform. And there are a lot of laws and regulations specifically by the FAA that prevent that. But I would argue that using these against an adversary or against a homeland, let’s just say, it’s not difficult. You just have to know how to research how to do it,” Martinez said.

In a statement to Fox News Digital, Ceres Air said “at no point was there a risk of unauthorized use.”

A drone flies over the ocean at dawn, capturing aerial views as the sun rises. (iStock)

“Ceres systems are built with multiple layers of control, including secure activation protocols, remote lock capability, and separated battery logistics. Without proper authorization, these units cannot be operated,” the company said. 

“This situation highlights a broader reality in the drone industry. When systems are built and supported domestically, there is accountability. Our equipment is fully traceable through serial tracking and coordinated support networks, all of which exist within the USA. It doesn’t disappear, and it doesn’t operate outside of controlled channels. We build our systems in the United States so they can be tracked, secured, and supported here. That’s exactly what allowed this situation to be resolved quickly and without risk.”

In total, a Ceres Air C31 costs around $58,000, meaning that nearly $870,000 of equipment was allegedly stolen. 

The drones were allegedly stolen by a delivery driver who duped the company, according to The High Side Substack. The report said that a fraudulent bill of lading was shown when picking up the drones, and CAC International allegedly considered them legitimate.

The frequent dismissal of this chronic condition remains a significant challenge for the nearly 10% of women who experience it.

In a culture that often trivializes women’s pain, many doctors have been known to underestimate the severity of endometriosis complications. This tendency has led to the disorder being widely underreported, with experts noting that it can take a decade or more for a proper diagnosis to be made.

Dr. Sheeva Talebian, a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and the director of third-party reproduction at CCRM New York, finds this trend deeply troubling.

“Enduring pain shouldn’t be considered part of being a woman,” she told The Post. “We need to eliminate the ‘grin and bear it’ mentality where women are expected to endure severe pain without complaint.”

Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting menstruating women, characterized by the growth of uterine-lining tissue outside the uterus. This tissue typically appears on other reproductive organs but can also be found on the bowels or bladder, and in very rare cases, on distant areas like the lungs.

Because it can be so excruciating, endometriosis-related pelvic pain is often the first symptom associated with the disorder. Not all endometriosis patients experience pelvic pain, which only makes it harder to diagnose. (Current diagnostic tools include uterine biopsies or MRIs that look for inflammatory markers.) 

Other symptoms include fatigue, joint pain, shortness of breath, painful sex, irritable bowels, urinary frequency and infertility, among other things. 

For the 30% of couples who experience unexplained infertility — or those whose fertility tests come back normal but who are having trouble conceiving — Talebian recommends asking a doctor if endometriosis may be at play, even if other classic symptoms like pelvic pain aren’t a factor. 

Across the board, endometriosis patients frequently talk about how important it’s been for them to be their own loudest advocates in a doctor’s office. Talebian agrees.

“If a provider dismisses your pain as ‘normal,’ let that be your signal to find a new member for your care team,” she said. “You deserve a clinician who looks at the data, validates your experience and uses the tools we have to help you thrive.”

Even though there is no known cure for endometriosis — heck, there isn’t even a single “gold standard” diagnostic tool — Talebian insists there are some “science-backed” lifestyle changes that patients can make to manage the disorder, “whether your goal is to preserve your fertility for the future or simply to live a day without being sidelined by your symptoms.” 

Outside of surgery to remove the uterus, there are some medical interventions — like a steady dose of estrogen and progestin hormones — to suppress ovulation, which leads to spikes in estrogen. Those spikes may worsen symptoms and disease, Talebian explained. 

But a lot of endometriosis management comes down to lifestyle. Building a routine with as many anti-inflammatory elements as possible can go a long way in keeping the most disruptive symptoms at bay.

Talebian suggests regular exercise, acupuncture and potentially adding some inflammation-lowering supplements to your rotation, like coenzyme Q10 or turmeric.

Diet is another key lever. The Endometriosis Foundation recommends reducing consumption of processed foods, red meat and alcohol and replacing them with a Mediterranean diet rich in fruits, vegetables, oily fish, olive oil and nuts, which can help reduce inflammation in the body.

A 2022 scientific literature review echoed the call for omega-3-rich fish oil, plus getting enough C, D and E vitamins. 

The study emphasized that “the management of endometriosis requires a holistic approach” and that dietitians can help with symptom management, especially in younger or early-stage patients.

“These lifestyle modifications, unfortunately, will not ‘cure’ the disease,” Talebian said, “but may help ease some symptoms and potentially slow progression.”

NEW YORK — As Emmy season ramps up, the spotlight is firmly on “Love Story.”

The ensemble of “Love Story” gathered in New York for an exclusive ‘For Your Consideration’ event.

Created by Ryan Murphy, this romantic drama series delves into the captivating relationship between John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette, set against the iconic backdrop of New York City.

The narrative traces their journey from their first encounter to their untimely demise.

After an eventful season, entertainment journalist Joelle Garguilo connected with the cast for insights and reflections.

“It’s been so wonderful, I think to bring this story to life it’s been a real honor and such an inspiring set to be on. I feel so grateful to have been so close to Carolyn for however many months we shot it and being able to talk about her and celebrate her and John’s love story,” Sarah Pidgeon said.

“The people who actually grew up in the 90s whether you were in New York or not, it’s all that music, it’s the fashion, you’re walking down memory lane but my kids generation they are obsessed with this,” Naomi Watts said.

If you haven’t seen “Love Story,” watch it now on Hulu.

The Walt Disney Company is the parent company of FX, Hulu and this ABC station.

In a shocking revelation, recent court documents have surfaced suggesting that singer D4vd, identified as David Anthony Burke, allegedly utilized chainsaws to dismember 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. It is also alleged that he employed a ‘burn cage’ to obliterate evidence related to the crime.

The disturbing details emerged following Burke’s charge of first-degree murder last week, linked to the tragic fate of the teenager, whose remains were discovered in the trunk of his Tesla.

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has accused Burke of knowingly engaging in a sexual relationship with Rivas Hernandez, fully aware of her age.

These startling allegations were outlined in a nine-page preliminary trial brief submitted on Wednesday, coinciding with Burke’s appearance at a 40-minute court hearing.

According to the brief, after their relationship ended last April, Rivas Hernandez allegedly became envious of Burke’s interactions with other women.

Rivas Hernandez ‘threatened to disclose damaging information about her relationship with defendant to end his career and destroy his life,’ the documents state.

At that time, prosecutors say, Burke was set to release his first solo album and had a multi-million dollar career at stake.

With that allegedly on his mind, Burke sent an Uber to pick Rivas Hernandez up at her home in Lake Elsinore, California at around 8.40pm on April 23, 2025, and she was dropped off at the home he was renting in Hollywood Hills at around 10.10pm.

‘Knowing he has to silence the victim before she ruined his music career as she had threatened, very soon after her arrival at his home, defendant stabbed the victim to death multiple times and stood by while she bled out,’ the brief said.

‘At no time did he call law enforcement… to take her to the emergency room to attempt to save her life.’

Instead, Burke allegedly tried to cover up his tracks by sending a text message to Rivas Hernandez asking where she was.

Singer D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, is accused of killing and mutilating 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez

Prosecutors assert Burke knew Rivas Hernandez was underage as he continued to pursue a sexual relationship with her 

But following the murder, Burke allegedly drove about an hour north of his home in Los Angeles to Santa Barbara as he tried to dispose of some evidence.

Burke then arrived home the following morning on April 24, 2025 and went to a show interview.

That same day, he also allegedly ordered a shovel from the Home Depot and two days later, he stopped texting the teenager.

By May 1, prosecutors said Burke also decided to order two chainsaws, and on May 5, Amazon delivered a body bag, heavy-duty laundry bags and a blue inflatable pool to the home he was renting. 

Burke allegedly made those purchases under the name ‘Victoria Mendez.’ 

He then allegedly returned on May 8 and May 31 to Santa Barbara, where prosecutors said Celeste’s identification was found in January 2026 in an isolated area off Highway 154.

The final part of his efforts to dispose of evidence came on July 7, when Burke ordered and had Amazon deliver a ‘burn cage’ to his rental home under the same fake name ‘as part of his plan to incinerate evidence,’ prosecutors allege.

They go on to claim Burke ‘took horrifying measures to destroy and discard the victim’s body.

Prosecutors describe in chilling court documents how Burke (pictured last year) ordered a chainsaw and a ‘burn cage,’ which he allegedly used to dismember Rivas Hernandez’s body

Rivas Hernandez is said to have become jealous of Burke’s relationships with other women, and threatened to expose their own dalliance

Prosecutors claim Burke ‘amputated her left ring and pinky fingers because her ring finger contained a tattoo of his name.’ His own fingers featuring a ‘Shhh’ tattoo are pictured

‘After placing her body in the blue inflatable pool to prevent her blood from spilling onto his garage floor, defendant used a chainsaw and perhaps other tools to cut off her limbs,’ prosecutors write. 

‘Small blue plastic fragments were found in the victim’s remains, which were collected by the LAPD’s Forensic Science Division, Trace Analysis Unit.’

Prosecutors said forensics was able to make a match with those plastic fragments to the inflatable pool Burke had bought weeks earlier.

They also claim that in an effort to ‘distance himself from the victim, he amputated her left ring and pinky fingers because her ring finger contained a tattoo of his name.’

Those fingers have never been recovered.

Once Burke was done mutilating the body, prosecutors say he put Rivas Hernandez’s head and torso in the cadaver bag and placed her limbs in a garbage bag, placing both in the front trunk of his Tesla.

He then allegedly lied to his friends and business associates when they started to notice a strong smell of decay around the house. 

Before he left for his tour at the end of July, he parked the Tesla on the street around the corner from the house he was renting. 

Burke was arrested after Rivas Hernandez’s mutilated body was found in a Tesla he owned

The Tesla SUV, where police say Rivas Hernandez’s body was discovered on September 8

The court filing also details how Burke first met Rivas Hernandez when she was just 11 years old in January 2021.

The two then allegedly began a sexual relationship in November 2023 when Rivas Hernandez was 13 and Burke was 18.

The teenager’s mother, who reported her missing three different times that same year, had said her daughter was dating a guy she had never met, named David.

But Burke denied to deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office that he knew Rivas Hernandez was a minor as he showed investigators a picture from Rivas Hernandez’s yearbook that was in his cell phone, according to the court filing.

Once Rivas Hernandez was discovered safe, authorities also allegedly found a phone number listed in her phone belonging to the singer.

Her family took the phone away, but prosecutors say Burke continued to pursue her – even paying a junior high school student in her class $1,000 so that the classmate could get a phone for Rivas Hernandez.

‘Throughout 2024, the victim spent a significant amount of time with defendant, including summer weekends at his home in the Hollywood Hills and traveling with him to Las Vegas, London, and Texas to meet his family.’

‘Text exchanges between the victim and defendant contain references to sex, pregnancy, abortion and use of the Plan B emergency contraceptive.’

 Prosecutors further alleged that they broke up in November 2024, but they continued to communicate.

Burke has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder with special circumstances , continuous lewd acts with an individual under 14 and mutilating human remains of a body

The singer was formally charged earlier this month with first-degree murder with special circumstances, continuous lewd acts with an individual under 14 and mutilating human remains of a body. 

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office explained the special circumstances for D4vd’s first-degree murder charge, which includes ‘lying in wait, committing this crime for financial gain or murdering a witness in an investigation.’

The charges, filed in California, carry a maximum sentence of life without the possibility of parole and the death penalty.

D4vd’s defense lawyer entered not guilty pleas to all counts during his first court appearance on Monday. 

D4vd, pronounced David, gained popularity among Gen Z fans for his blend of indie rock, R&B and lo-fi pop. He went viral on TikTok in 2022 and landed a record deal.

His popularity led to collaborations with stars such as SZA and Kali Uchis. 

When the teenager’s body was discovered, Burke had been on a tour in support of his first full-length album. The tour was later canceled. 

On Wednesday, defense attorney Blair Berk asked Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Charlaine F. Olmedo to seal the preliminary trial brief.

‘The prosecution filed an unusual brief that appears to be a very one-sided view of what is anticipated as evidence in this case,’ Berk said. ‘We have a very real concern about the reasonable possibility of the jury pool at a future trial to be tainted.

She continued: ‘We are concerned about prejudging witness credibility and certainly witnesses who have yet to testify, and any compromise of the preliminary hearing itself, allowing witnesses to tailor their testimony.’ 

The judge denied Berk’s request.

‘Here in LA County, the jury pool is extremely large and LA has a plethora of high-profile cases,’ Olmedo said. ‘This case is not unique in that prospect.’

D4vd, who remained mostly silent during Wednesday’s hearing, looked anxious and  diminutive, wearing a bright orange county jail garb that hung loose on his thin 5-foot-4 frame. 

His attorneys have asked his preliminary hearing to be continued to May 26, but the singer will appear for another hearing on May 12. 

A significant disagreement has surfaced between Bryan Kohberger’s legal team and an expert witness they had engaged, following Kohberger’s admission of guilt in the case involving the murder of four students from the University of Idaho.

In their inaugural public commentary outside of court proceedings since Kohberger’s apprehension in December 2022, his lawyers have leveled accusations against former defense expert, Brent Turvey, a criminologist, alleging that he breached a confidentiality agreement by discussing the case publicly.

The legal team, comprising attorneys Anne Taylor, Elisa Massoth, and Bicka Barlow, stated, “Mr. Turvey has not been released from his confidentiality agreement and is currently discussing confidential matters that largely fall outside his area of expertise.”

Turvey, who holds a Ph.D. in criminology and works as a forensic scientist, has come under fire from Kohberger’s lawyers. In a strongly worded statement released Tuesday evening, they expressed being “appalled” by his recent remarks.

Bryan Kohberger is seen shaking hands with defense attorney Elisa Massoth following his sentencing hearing at the Ada County Courthouse in Boise, Idaho, on July 23, 2025. This sentencing pertains to the fatal stabbings of four University of Idaho students almost three years prior. (Kyle Green/AP)

“It is the opinion of the defense team that Mr. Turvey’s conduct falls outside of the ethical and legal norms that are applied to experts in criminal cases, and his reliability should be seen through the lens of this conduct,” they wrote.

Turvey has spoken with a number of news outlets in recent days, including Fox News Digital, after breaking his silence in a newly released book about the case by former FBI agent Christopher Whitcomb, “Broken Plea,” which revealed a defense assertion that there were serious problems with the chief piece of physical evidence in the case.

In those interviews, Turvey discussed evidence he reviewed for the defense and internal disagreements over testing and strategy, prompting the rare statement from Taylor, Massoth and Barlow.

Anne Taylor, left, representing Bryan Kohberger at the Ada County Courthouse in Boise, Idaho, on July 2, 2025, the day he pleaded guilty to the murders of four University of Idaho students. (AP Photo/Kyle Green, Pool)

However, he denied that he divulged any confidential information and alleged that Taylor’s office was under investigation over a leak of confidential video before Kohberger’s guilty plea in violation of a restrictive gag order.

“Her press release comes as a bit of a surprise given that nothing confidential was revealed by me,” he told Fox News Digital.

In addition to denying he divulged any confidential material, he mentioned that Taylor’s office had been investigated in connection with a leak of investigative materials to Dateline last year. The prosecution team had also been investigated over the incident, and the court has not publicly identified the leaker.

“I know that the NBC evidence link was not me, and I’ve sworn an affidavit to that effect for the court’s administrative investigation which has been completed, but the results sealed,” Turvey said. 

“The most bizarre part of Anne Taylor’s press release is that she makes an allegation without being specific or providing any evidence. It’s not just false and unprofessional. It likely violates her own ethics as an attorney and the law if she is alleging a crime.”

University of Idaho students Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle and two other housemates pose in the final photo shared by Goncalves on Instagram before four students were fatally stabbed in November 2022. (Kaylee Goncalves/Instagram)

He said the topics he’s been speaking about have been “buried in mass public disclosures.”

The major revelation in “Broken Plea” stems from a purported chain of custody problem with Kohberger’s Ka-Bar knife sheath, which had his DNA under the snap. It was not mentioned in Turvey’s expert report, which he said was filed before he learned of it.

The evidence bag appears to have been filled in twice — once on the bag itself, and later on a sticker attached to the front.

The earliest date visible on the bag is “11/14/22,” alongside the initials “BP,” likely belonging to lead detective Brett Payne. It was written over the evidence tape sealing the bag.

An evidence photo from the Moscow Police Department shows a Ka-Bar knife sheath believed to have housed the knife Bryan Kohberger used to murder four University of Idaho students in November 2022. (Moscow Police Department)

The label, affixed sometime later, has six recorded exchanges between Nov. 13 and Nov. 16 written with a single pen in similar handwriting, according to Turvey.

Turvey maintains that should have made it inadmissible.

Had Kohberger’s case gone to trial, prosecutors would have challenged his findings, which have not been evaluated by a judge or jury. Experts have downplayed the significance of his claims.

Paul Mauro, a retired NYPD inspector and Fox News contributor, reviewed images of the chain of custody forms and said he didn’t see a significant problem for the prosecution.

This split image shows two undated photos of an evidence bag that author Christopher Whitcomb says contained the Ka-Bar knife sheath, the prosecution’s main physical evidence against Bryan Kohberger. The earliest date written on it, along the evidence sticker, is 11/14/22, signed with the initials “BP” — likely lead detective Brett Payne. Whitcomb’s new book, “Broken Plea,” raises concerns about the chain of custody of this evidence. (Courtesy of Christopher Whitcomb)

“What it could point to is that is a vulnerability in the case, so they take a plea,” he said. “They could have been concerned about losing a juror on that. On the other hand, it’s very indicative of what you do when you have absolutely no defense. You put the procedure on trial, instead of the facts.”

Turvey said his rift with Taylor goes back to around the time of Kohberger’s plea deal. She had not pursued his chain of custody concerns or DNA testing he wanted for additional hair evidence.

“Until we had the first and only all team member meeting, the day after the plea agreement, we were in excellent terms and in a place of complete confidence and professional trust as far as I was concerned,” he said. “Things took a dramatic turn during that meeting.”

Bryan Kohberger gives a thumbs-up in a selfie photo taken at 10:31 a.m. Nov. 13, 2022, about six hours after he murdered four University of Idaho students. (Latah County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office)

He declined to discuss specifics but said previously that the plea deal came as a surprise to him and despite his chain of custody concerns and a push to have additional DNA testing performed.

Taylor did not immediately return a call seeking comment.

Kohberger admitted to the murders of Madison Mogen, 21, Kaylee Goncalves, 21, Xana Kernodle, 20, and Ethan Chapin, 20, on July 2, 2025.

He took a plea deal that spared him from the potential death penalty. He forfeited his right to appeal. He gave no explanation for the crimes and sat expressionless through sentencing weeks later as the victims’ families read scathing impact statements in court.

Bryan Kohberger is housed at the Idaho State Correctional Complex in Kuna, Idaho, after being sentenced for the 2022 stabbing murders of four University of Idaho students. (Derek Shook for Fox News Digital)

On the night of the murders, he searched Google for local police dispatch audio, according to public records tied to the case. He powered off his phone before the murders and turned it back on after them. While investigators found none of the victims’ DNA in his car after they seized it in Pennsylvania, an FBI analyst determined soil on a shovel found inside it matched dirt from the Moscow area.

“Truth be told, I’m unable to come up with anything redeeming about Mr. Kohberger,” Judge Steven Hippler said at sentencing. “His grotesque acts of evil have buried and hidden anything that might have been good or intrinsically human about him.”

Hippler handed down a sentence of four consecutive terms of life in prison with no parole, plus another 10 years.

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A man has been apprehended in connection with the horrific murders of an Alabama mother, her expectant teenage daughter, and her 12-year-old son, whose bodies were discovered bound in their residence on April 20.

According to local news source WALA, Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch announced that William Graham Oliver, aged 54, faces eight charges of capital murder. Oliver was taken into custody and placed in jail on Tuesday.

Previously, Fox News Digital had reported that deputies from the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office responded to an emergency at a home in Wilmer, Alabama, shortly after 2:30 a.m. on April 20. Upon arrival, they found three bodies with their hands tied behind their backs, each located in different rooms.

The deceased have been identified as 46-year-old Lisa Gail Fields, who suffered stab wounds; 17-year-old Keziah Arionna Luker, who died from a gunshot; and 12-year-old Thomas Cordelle Jr., who was nearly decapitated after having his throat cut.

Sheriff Burch described the crime scene as “brutal,” highlighting the chaotic state in which the home was found.

Luker’s 18-month-old child was found unharmed in the home.

Her unborn child, who was seven or eight months along, also died.

The unborn child’s father, who works offshore, triggered the discovery after he could not reach Luker when he saw her phone activated on Life 360, the sheriff said.

Another family member went to check on her and found the deceased family.

Burch said Oliver knew the family “for quite some time” and was inside the home “looking for something” the night before the bodies were found, according to the report.

“Very very tight timeline,” Burch told reporters. “Very solid circumstantial evidence at this point, and we feel confident that we have the right man.”

Burch said investigators have pinpointed what Oliver was allegedly looking for and his motive but did not release those details to the public, the outlet reported.

Shortly after the killings, investigators said they believed more than one person was involved in the killings because the victims had been subdued using zip ties and flex cuffs.

It is unclear if any additional suspects have been identified.

Jail records show Oliver was charged with first-degree theft of property in 2020, with other arrests dating back to 1990.

The sheriff’s office did not immediately respond to inquiries from Fox News Digital.