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Faith returns to the public square during Trump’s second term, Christian leader says
President Donald Trump is garnering praise from a prominent faith leader who says the White House is reinforcing the religious revival growing across America as churches report growing attendance and younger parishioners.
"There's causality from the culture into politics and from politics that influences the culture, and I think we're seeing that duality play out," JP De Gance, founder and president of Communio, a non-profit ministry that trains churches on how to evangelize, told Fox News Digital. "Religious non-affiliation had been growing for about 40 years, and it's flatlined over the last four years. That's a real change in trends."
De Gance said that Communio had heard anecdotally that churches across the country have seen major increases in new member classes.
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In the case of Texas A&M, De Gance said there were currently 420 students enrolled in the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) class, with approximately 100 or more adult baptisms expected, something he said was "really unusual." OCIA classes are meant for adults looking to enter the Catholic Church. Regarding Protestant denominations, Communio is seeing an "increase in small and intimate church settings," De Gance said.
The faith leader said that the White House has not only been reacting to a growing interest in faith, but is also embracing it more publicly than prior administrations. He also stated that he sees a "huge difference" in the Trump administration's approach to faith versus that of the Biden administration.
"When you look at the Biden administration, his final Easter celebration had a proclamation of ‘Transgender Day’ instead of an Easter proclamation," De Gance noted, referring to former President Joe Biden's acknowledgment of Transgender Day of Visibility. In 2024, Easter Sunday fell on the same day.
"I think you had a last administration that was seen by a lot of people of faith as being actively hostile to faith, and now I think a view that there's an openness and an interest by the current administration to more embrace faith in their work and in their actions," De Gance added.
The Trump administration has not been quiet about faith and even created an entity to represent faith-based communities.
In February 2025, Trump signed an executive order establishing the White House Faith Office, which was meant to "empower faith-based entities, community organizations, and houses of worship to better serve families and communities," according to the White House. The office is led by senior advisor Paula White and faith director Jenny Korn.
For Holy Week, Trump issued a proclamation on behalf of himself and first lady Melania Trump that put faith front and center.
"This Holy Week, Melania and I join in prayer with Christians celebrating the crucifixion and resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ — the living Son of God who conquered death, freed us from sin, and unlocked the gates of Heaven for all of humanity," the proclamation read. "We pray that America will remain a beacon of faith, hope, and freedom for the entire world, and we pray to achieve a future that reflects the truth, beauty, and goodness of Christ’s eternal kingdom in Heaven."
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Trump also issued a faith-filled message for Christmas, saying that he and the first lady "send our warmest wishes to all Americans as we share in the joy of Christmas Day and celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ." The president included a brief retelling of the Christmas story and prayers for "an outpouring of God’s abiding love, divine mercy, and everlasting peace upon our country and the entire world."
The Trump administration has also invoked faith in times of tragedy, from the flooding at Camp Mystic in Texas to the shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minnesota and the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
"These are times where a president can be a comforter-in-chief, and I think it's appropriate for the president, members of the administration to not compartmentalize and shelve their faith in these moments," De Gance said. "I think when there are times of great suffering, I think that it's an opportunity to also embrace our faith."
As Trump enters the second year of his second term and America approaches its 250th birthday, De Gance says many are looking to see the administration continue to reaffirm the role that religion plays in American life.
"I think American Christians would love to see the president, the White House continue, or find ways to embrace the core pillars that made this country so excellent on the world stage," De Gance told Fox News Digital. "In this 250th anniversary, I think it's a time where we can reflect and see that the American founding was grounded in sort of core cultural pillars that allowed self-governance to exist."
De Gance emphasized the importance of strong families and Americans maintaining connections to faith communities, saying Christianity served as a "core bedrock" at the nation’s founding.
Fox News Digital spoke to Communio's founder before Sunday's incident at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minn., made headlines over the weekend. Anti-ICE agitators disrupted a worship service, chanting slogans including "ICE Out" and "Justice for Renee Good," a reference to the woman shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis earlier this month.
The Trump administration responded swiftly, with the Justice Department launching an investigation into potential violations of federal law. Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed that she spoke to the pastor of the church and affirmed that "attacks against law enforcement and the intimidation of Christians are being met with the full force of federal law."
Trump reacts to Giants hiring John Harbaugh as head coach after endorsement
President Donald Trump said the New York Giants got a "great coach" in John Harbaugh on Monday night as he was leaving the college football national championship.
Trump had urged the Giants to hire Harbaugh while the former Baltimore Ravens head coach was interviewing with the team. Days later, the Giants made it official and agreed to a deal with him. Harbaugh reportedly signed a five-year deal with the franchise.
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Trump told reporters on the tarmac before heading back to Washington that he wasn’t sure if he had any influence over the move but knew what Harbaugh was capable of.
"But they got a great coach," Trump said. "I like the coach. I like his brother. They came up to see me about three months ago. They came up to see me in the White House with their mother and father because the mother likes me, and the father likes me and I think they like me.
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"And he’s a great coach and he’s gonna do well with the Giants, just like his brother does so well. They got something very special in their blood. And I’m happy for the Giants. They got a great coach."
Trump first endorsed Harbaugh in a post on Truth Social, and then later specifically endorsed the idea of the Giants hiring him.
"The New York Football Giants should hire, without question, John Harbaugh – And John, a great guy, should TAKE THE JOB!!!" he wrote earlier this month.
John and Jim Harbaugh and their families met with Trump at the White House over the summer. The meeting led Harbaugh to defend himself after a reporter framed a question on the visit around Trump's previous comments criticizing Baltimore as a city.
"How you framed that question — I would have framed that question like: ‘You got a chance to go visit with the president, man. What was that experience like?’" Harbaugh said at the time. "It was amazing. It was awesome. And I promise you I root for our president. I want our president to be successful just like I want my quarterback to be successful, and I want my team to be successful, and it was an amazing experience. It's not often you get invited, and you get a chance to do something like that as a family."
Jim Harbaugh echoed his brother’s sentiments.
"There’s a lot of gratitude there to be invited to the White House to meet the president with my family, my mom and dad. President Trump was just great to my mom and dad. That meant so much. My brother John; his daughter Allison; my two daughters, Addie and Katie; and my sister Joanie; and my niece Ainsley. So, there’s nine of us, and it was great."
The Ravens made the playoffs 12 times with Harbaugh in charge and won the Super Bowl in the 2012 season, a year after the Giants’ most recent championship.
Fox News’ Jackson Thompson contributed to this report.
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Fourth shark attack in three days rocks Australia as authorities close beaches and deploy drumlines
A surfer in Australia escaped a shark attack with minor injuries on Tuesday, marking the fourth shark attack off the country’s most populous state in just three days.
The shark struck around 9 a.m. at Point Plomer, about 290 miles north of Sydney, damaging the 39-year-old man’s surfboard, officials said. The surfer suffered only minor cuts.
"The board seemed to take most of the impact," Matt Worrall, captain of the Kempsey–Crescent Head Surf Life Saving Club, told Australian Broadcasting Corp. "He made his own way into shore where he was assisted by locals."
Bystanders drove the surfer to a hospital, where he was treated and later released.
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The latest incident follows a string of attacks along the New South Wales coast. On Sunday and Monday, a man and a boy suffered critical leg injuries in separate attacks near Sydney, while another boy escaped unharmed after a shark bit his surfboard.
Authorities closed beaches along New South Wales’ northern coast and in northern Sydney, saying the closures would remain in place for at least 48 hours. Electronic drumlines designed to alert officials to the presence of large sharks were deployed offshore.
"If anyone's thinking of heading into the surf this morning anywhere along the northern beaches, think again. We have such poor water quality that’s really conducive to some bull shark activity," Surf Life Saving NSW chief executive Steve Pearce said.
"If you're thinking about going for a swim, just go to a local pool because at this stage, we’re advising that beaches are unsafe," Peace added.
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Authorities believe bull sharks are likely responsible for several of the attacks around Sydney, noting that recent heavy rainfall has increased murky freshwater runoff into Sydney Harbor.
One of the most serious attacks happened Sunday when a 12-year-old boy was attacked after jumping from a 20-foot ledge known as Jump Rock near Shark Beach in eastern Sydney. Police said the boy survived only because friends leaped into the water and pulled him to shore. Local media reported he lost both legs.
"He is in for the fight of his life now, and the actions of emergency services yesterday gave him that chance," said Superintendent Joseph McNulty of the New South Wales Police Marine Area Command.
An 11-year-old boy escaped unharmed Monday after a shark bit his surfboard at Dee Why Beach, and later that evening a surfer in his 20s was bitten on the leg at North Steyne Beach and hospitalized in critical condition.
Sydney’s northern beaches, including Dee Why and North Steyne, remained closed. Officials said it was unclear whether the attacks occurred near shark netting. Pearce said the Point Plomer area is isolated and does not have nets.
Dee Why Beach is near the site where a 57-year-old surfer was killed by a suspected great white shark last September. In November, a 25-year-old Swiss tourist was killed and her partner seriously injured in a separate attack north of Sydney.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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2. Trump fires off Truth Social posts, beating drum on Greenland acquisition.
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Greenland is America's front door — forgetting that has dangerous consequences
President Donald Trump’s announcement that the United States will impose a 10% import tariff on eight European countries opposing U.S. control of Greenland has forced a long-ignored Arctic debate into the open. Several European governments responded with immediate objections, while skepticism at home followed just as quickly.
Critics warn that tariffs risk alienating allies and straining NATO. Polling shows widespread public unease with any move that sounds like American domination of Greenland. Those concerns are real, but they do not change the strategic facts. Dismissing Greenland as optional ignores a central lesson of modern history: the Arctic has never been peripheral to the defense of the American homeland.
Washington confronted a similar — and far more dangerous — strategic dilemma during the Cold War.
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During that period, U.S. defense planners did not view the Arctic as a distant theater. They treated it as the most direct avenue of attack against North America. Soviet bombers and missiles followed the shortest routes over the Pole, forcing Washington to confront an unavoidable geographic reality.
Because missiles and bombers traveled over polar paths, Arctic geography drove American defense planning. In cooperation with Canada and with Denmark’s consent in Greenland, the United States constructed an unprecedented early-warning system across the high north. The Pinetree Line, the Mid-Canada Line and the Distant Early Warning (DEW) Line together formed more than sixty radar stations stretching from Alaska across the Canadian Arctic toward Greenland. When intercontinental ballistic missiles replaced bombers as the primary threat, Washington adapted again, fielding the Ballistic Missile Early Warning System at Thule in Greenland, Clear in Alaska and Fylingdales in the United Kingdom — designed to provide decision-makers with critical warning time in a nuclear crisis.
Those Cold War lessons still apply because missile flight paths, warning timelines and homeland defense remain shaped by Arctic geography.
Some analysts argue that existing defenses — particularly those at Fort Greely, Alaska — reduce the need for strategic positioning in Greenland. Fort Greely is a vital component of U.S. homeland missile defense. But, it does not operate in isolation.
In a crisis measured in minutes, even small gaps in detection or tracking can mean the difference between deterrence and disaster.
Missile defense depends on multiple sensors and early-warning systems positioned across vast distances. Forward radar installations in the Arctic extend detection time and improve tracking against threats approaching from polar trajectories. During the Cold War, Washington did not choose between Alaska and Greenland; it reinforced both. Defense planners still rely on geographic depth to preserve warning time and decision space.
Greenland’s importance, however, extends well beyond missile defense and early warning.
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In addition to its military significance, Greenland’s deposits of rare earths and other critical minerals have become a focal point of competition among the United States, Europe and China. These materials underpin modern weapons systems, energy technologies and advanced manufacturing. Unfortunately, the U.S. remains uncomfortably dependent on Chinese-dominated supply chains.
The strategic objective regarding Greenland should not be ownership for its own sake. It is access and denial: ensuring reliable Western access while preventing Beijing from securing long-term leverage over future supply. That objective can be pursued through long-term investment agreements, joint development and security partnerships with Greenland and Denmark — without annexation.
But access without security is fragile. China has repeatedly used commercial footholds to translate economic presence into political leverage. Agreements endure only when backed by credible deterrence.
For years, Arctic shipping lanes were dismissed as speculative. That era is over. The Northwest Passage is becoming increasingly navigable, shortening transit between Asia, Europe and North America. Russia already treats Arctic waters as sovereign corridors, enforced by military power. China is positioning itself for future control of ports, resupply nodes and undersea infrastructure. Greenland occupies a pivotal position along these developing Arctic routes.
An expanded NATO presence in the Arctic — including Greenland — would strengthen deterrence, particularly if it includes substantial U.S. forces. But NATO remains a consensus alliance, and consensus slows decision-making in moments of crisis.
During the Cold War, Greenland’s defense worked because American leadership was clear and operational authority was unambiguous, even as Danish sovereignty was fully respected. Effective deterrence requires clear authority and responsibility, not uncertainty about who decides when time is scarce.
How this debate is framed carries real consequences. Talk of "taking" Greenland or overriding local opposition invites comparisons to imperial ventures the United States should never repeat. America does not need occupation forces, nor does it need another protracted insurgency. History — from the Philippines after 1898 onward — offers blunt warnings about the costs of confusing strategic geography with colonial ambition.
Greenland and Denmark have made clear that Greenland is not for sale. Tariffs may draw attention to the issue, but coercion should not become a substitute for diplomacy, investment and alliance leadership.
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Polling shows that many Americans oppose acquiring or dominating Greenland. That skepticism reflects war fatigue and distrust of open-ended commitments. But it reflects a failure to explain the stakes — not their absence. Greenland is not Iraq or Afghanistan. There would be no nation-building project, no counterinsurgency campaign and no attempt to impose governance.
This debate is about access, basing rights, early-warning capability and denial authority — objectives the United States has pursued in Greenland before, successfully and peacefully.
Washington faces a choice that is often mischaracterized as empire versus restraint. In reality, the decision is whether to remain engaged, with respect for sovereignty and alliances, or to step back as strategic competitors consolidate influence. As China and Russia expand their reach in the high north, American leadership — rooted in history, geography and restraint — remains indispensable.
America once learned that the Arctic is the front door to the homeland. Forgetting that lesson now would invite consequences far more dangerous than remembering it.
Study reveals how rapidly weight comes back after quitting obesity medications
Discontinuing the use of GLP-1 weight-loss medications triggers weight regain more than previously thought, a new study suggested.
The research, which was published in The BMJ, found that stopping the drugs is also associated with a reversal of improvements in heart and metabolic health, including cholesterol and blood pressure.
University of Oxford researchers analyzed 37 studies published up to February 2025, involving more than 9,000 participants who had undergone an average of 39 weeks of weight-loss treatment.
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On average, patients regained about 0.9 pounds per month after stopping treatment. Researchers estimated that body weight and risk markers for diabetes and heart disease would return to pre-treatment levels in less than two years.
The analysis also revealed that the weight came back on nearly four times faster than after changing or quitting a diet or exercise regimen, no matter how many pounds had been shed.
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"The evidence suggests that despite their success in achieving initial weight loss, these drugs alone may not be sufficient for long-term weight control," the researchers commented in a press release.
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The study authors acknowledged that only eight studies assessed treatment with newer GLP-1 drugs, at a maximum follow-up period of 12 months after the medication was stopped. This could serve as a limitation, although three additional methods of analysis provided similar results.
In an editorial responding to the study, Dr. Qi Sun, associate professor of medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, wrote that these findings "cast doubt" on the idea that GLP-1s are a "perfect cure for obesity."
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"People taking GLP-1 receptor agonists should be aware of the high discontinuation rate and the consequences of cessation of medications," he said. "Healthy dietary and lifestyle practices should remain the foundation for obesity treatment and management, with medications such as GLP-1 receptor agonists used as adjuncts."
"Such practices not only help prevent excess weight gain, but can also lead to numerous health benefits that go beyond weight control."
Recent reports have disclosed that more older Americans are deciding to quit their GLP-1s for a variety of reasons.
Additionally, a 2025 study published in JAMA — which included more than 125,000 overweight or obese people — found that nearly 47% of those with type 2 diabetes and 65% of those without diabetes stopped taking their prescribed GLP-1s within a year of starting them.
Users and experts have claimed that cost, muscle loss, dehydration and side effects are the most common reasons weight-loss drugs are discontinued.
Side effects often include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, bloating, headaches, fatigue and hair thinning, according to experts.
In a previous interview with Fox News Digital, Dr. Sue Decotiis, a medical weight-loss doctor in New York City, noted that older patients are especially more sensitive to gastrointestinal side effects.
"Careful monitoring by a physician who is knowledgeable in the area of medical weight loss is imperative," she said.
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"Often, using a customized dosing plan helps the patient avoid undue side effects and helps them burn more fat, which is the mechanism by which GLP drugs work long-term and systemically," she went on. "For certain patients, a high-quality compounded GLP-1 can achieve tailored dosing."
"Many of the patients who quit their GLP-1 drugs could have stayed on them with the right personalized care."
Trump to head to Davos as Greenland dispute sparks rising tensions with NATO allies
President Donald Trump is expected to head to Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum this week — on the heels of threatening tariffs against NATO members as he seeks to acquire Greenland, a Danish territory.
The Davos World Economic Forum is an annual summit bringing world leaders together to discuss global issues related to politics, business and society.
Other world leaders who are expected to attend include Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Federal Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.
Trump is expected to deliver a special address Wednesday, per the World Economic Forum's program. But the White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital regarding Trump’s schedule in Switzerland.
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Trump previously attended the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, twice during his first term, according to the State Department’s records.
Trump is poised to enter the forum in the middle of heightened tensions between the U.S. and European allies. After a group of NATO members sent troops to Greenland amid Trump’s latest efforts to acquire the island, Trump announced Saturday that those countries would be subjected to a 10% tariff on all goods starting Feb. 1.
That number would climb to 25% in June, until a deal is reached for Trump to secure Greenland, according to Trump.
While the Danish territory claims it is seeking independence from Copenhagen, Denmark, and doesn’t want to join the U.S., Trump has regularly expressed a desire to acquire Greenland for the U.S. as Russian and Chinese presence grows in the Arctic since his first administration.
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Trump has revived his rhetoric toward Greenland in recent weeks, claiming that the region is critical for national security purposes, including the creation of a Golden Dome project, a defense shield initiative for the U.S. similar to the one Israel has safeguarding itself.
Likewise, Trump said in text messages to Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre on Sunday that Norway released Monday that he's not inclined to only think of peace, after the Norwegian Nobel Committee did not award him with the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. Instead, the committee awarded the prize to Venezuelan opposition leader, Maria Corina Machado.
"Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize for having stopped 8 Wars PLUS, I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace, although it will always be predominant, but can now think about what is good and proper for the United States of America," Trump said in the text messages.
"Denmark cannot protect that land from Russia or China, and why do they have a ‘right of ownership’ anyway? There are no written documents, it’s only that a boat landed there hundreds of years ago, but we had boats landing there, also," Trump said.
Meanwhile, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Finland said in a joint statement Sunday that the tariff threats "undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral."
Likewise, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Sunday that he and Trump spoke over the weekend, and would see each other in Switzerland.
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"We will continue working on this, and I look forward to seeing him in Davos later this week," Rutte said in a post on social media Sunday.
Meanwhile, Trump has refused to back down from his aspirations to acquire Greenland following his tariff threat, and issued another stern warning to Denmark.
"NATO has been telling Denmark, for 20 years, that ‘you have to get the Russian threat away from Greenland.’ Unfortunately, Denmark has been unable to do anything about it. Now it is time, and it will be done!!!" Trump said in a social media post late Sunday.
Greenland has a trove of natural resources, including oil and natural gas. Meanwhile, both Russia and China have bolstered their presence in the region in recent years.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Alexander brothers trade trophy listings for jury trial as accuser’s recent death shadows case
Once the titans of luxury real estate, brothers Tal and Oren Alexander, along with a third sibling, now face a Manhattan jury this week to answer charges that they orchestrated a yearslong sex trafficking ring.
Tal, Oren and Oren's twin, Alon Alexander, who was an executive at his family's private security firm, have vehemently denied the sex crime charges against them, as well as other allegations.
Prosecutors allege the brothers orchestrated a yearslong pattern of sexual abuse involving numerous women across multiple states. The defense has argued that the encounters were consensual and that the government has overreached.
The brothers' trial gets underway in Manhattan federal court with jury selection starting Tuesday. The case begins just weeks after one of the Alexanders' first accusers was found dead.
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Kate Whiteman, 45, was found dead in Australia late last year, according to The New York Times. The coroner in New South Wales told the Times that Whiteman's cause of death was under investigation.
Criminal defense attorney Todd Spodek, who served as lead defense counsel in the 2019 trial of con artist Anna "Delvey" Sorokin, said the case presents an "uphill battle" for the defense.
"They have to ask the right questions via the judge to uncover biases that won't be direct or clear. If you have a case where double digits of women are coming forward with the same type of allegation and the same modus operandi, that’s a real issue," Spodek said. "Anyone’s natural tendency is to say, 'Look, at this point, you have multiple people saying the same thing.' It is going to be a hard fought voir dire for the defense here — no question about it."
In an Oct. 17 opinion, Judge Valerie E. Caproni expressed skepticism about some of the arguments defense lawyers offered as they tried to get the charges thrown out.
"As much as Defendants want to characterize the charged conduct as just men behaving badly, that is not what the Indictment charged," she wrote.
With more than 60 accusers identified across criminal and civil proceedings, Spodek said the volume of allegations creates a risk that prospective jurors arrive with preconceived conclusions.
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The timing of the prosecution’s most recent filing has also drawn attention. Just days before jury selection, federal prosecutors added a new charge tied to an alleged 2012 incident, expanding the scope of the case. Defense lawyers have criticized the move as prejudicial.
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"The timing certainly is suspect, and I do think they are putting themselves in the best possible position to get a guilty verdict — which is what you would expect from federal prosecutors," Spodek said.
"They are analyzing the case in a fluid process; they may have explored multiple charges upfront and decided to only indict on a few for now, then supersede with new charges later. There are strategic reasons why they do that, but it also happens when a case develops to a point where they are confident they can get a conviction."
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Spodek said one of the defense’s central challenges will be persuading jurors to separate emotion from evidence.
"Multiple individuals claiming they were victimized by the brothers does not necessarily mean stronger proof," he said. "Each complainant and each victim needs to be judged based on the evidence in that particular case."
In the Sorokin case, Spodek framed his client’s conduct within the broader context of New York’s "fake it till you make it" hustle culture.
"The defense will need to ensure that the case is decided by evidence, documents, and timelines — not by headlines, gossip, or the defendants' status as affluent real estate figures," Spodek said. "If I were on the defense team, I’d want to ensure upfront that jurors understand that in high-profile cases, multiple people saying the same thing is just a number. We’ve seen this with Harvey Weinstein and Sean 'Puffy' Combs."
Defense lawyers have signaled they may rely on digital evidence, including text messages and photographs, that they say show consensual relationships between the brothers and some of the accusers.
Defense attorney Marc Agnifilo said the jury will hear evidence at trial of group sex, threesomes and promiscuity.
"The case is about sex and sexuality," he said.
In court papers, defense lawyers wrote that they believe "that many witnesses are going to testify untruthfully on direct examination — whether it be because of their own current situation, their motive to lie for monetary gain, or their situation at the time."
These witnesses "do not want to admit to the world that they consensually engaged in sexual activity with any of the Alexander brothers," the lawyers said.
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The trial is expected to last several weeks, with opening statements scheduled after a jury is seated. If convicted, the brothers could face decades in prison.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
FDA clears first at-home brain device for depression
For the first time, Americans with depression will soon be able to use a prescription brain-stimulation device at home.
The approval comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and marks a major shift in how mental health conditions may be treated. The newly approved device is called FL-100, and it comes from Flow Neuroscience.
It is designed for adults 18 and older with moderate to severe major depressive disorder. Clinicians can prescribe it as a stand-alone treatment or alongside antidepressants and therapy. This decision matters because depression affects more than 20 million adults in the U.S. Roughly one-third do not get enough relief from medication or stop taking it due to side effects.
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SIMPLE DAILY HABIT MAY HELP EASE DEPRESSION MORE THAN MEDICATION, RESEARCHERS SAY
The FL-100 uses transcranial direct current stimulation, often shortened to tDCS. This technology delivers a gentle electrical current to the prefrontal cortex, a region of the brain tied to mood regulation and stress response. In many people with depression, activity in this area is reduced. By stimulating it, the device aims to restore healthier brain signaling over time. The system looks like a lightweight headset and pairs with a mobile app. Patients use it at home for about 30 minutes per day while clinicians monitor progress remotely.
The FDA based its decision on a randomized controlled trial that evaluated home use under remote supervision. Participants who received active stimulation showed meaningful improvement on clinician-rated and self-reported depression scales. After 10 weeks of treatment, patients experienced an average symptom improvement of 58% compared to a control group. Many users reported noticeable changes within the first three weeks. The study was published in the journal Nature Medicine, adding credibility to the findings. Side effects were generally mild and short-term. Reported issues included skin irritation, redness, headaches, and brief stinging sensations at the electrode sites.
Flow's device has already been used by more than 55,000 people across Europe, the U.K., Switzerland and Hong Kong. In the U.K., it is prescribed within parts of the public health system. Company leaders say the U.S. approval opens the door for broader access to non-drug treatment options. The momentum is not isolated. In 2025, researchers at UCLA Health developed another experimental brain-stimulation approach, signaling rapid growth in this field. Together, these advances suggest that at-home neuromodulation may soon become a standard part of depression care rather than a fringe option.
Flow expects the FL-100 to be available to U.S. patients in the second quarter of 2026. A prescription will be required, and the companion app will be available on iOS and Android. The company also plans to explore additional uses for its platform, including sleep disorders, addiction, and traumatic brain injury.
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Flow is FDA approved for adults 18 and older with moderate to severe major depressive disorder, and it requires a prescription from a licensed healthcare provider. Doctors can recommend it on its own or alongside medication or therapy. The headset is non-invasive and designed for home use, but it is not meant for emergency situations or people considered treatment resistant. It also does not replace crisis care or immediate mental health support. Most users wear the headset for about 30 minutes per session. Mild tingling, warmth, skin irritation or headaches can happen, especially early on. These effects are usually short-lived and monitored by a clinician through the companion app.
Flow pairs with a mobile app that guides treatment and supports remote clinical oversight. Your provider sets the treatment plan, and the device follows prescribed settings to ensure safe use. Pricing and insurance coverage may vary once the device becomes available in the U.S. Some patients may access Flow through clinics, research programs, or as it becomes more widely adopted in routine depression care. The bottom line is simple. Flow adds another evidence-based option, not a cure and not a one-size-fits-all solution. For people who have struggled to find relief, having another clinically proven choice can matter a lot.
If you or someone you care about struggles with depression, this approval expands the range of real treatment options. It offers a non-drug path that can be used at home under medical guidance. For patients who have not responded well to medication or who experience unwanted side effects, this could provide another way forward. It also reflects a broader trend toward personalized, tech-enabled mental healthcare.
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This FDA approval feels like a real turning point. For years, brain stimulation for depression stayed locked inside clinics. Now it can happen at home with a doctor still guiding the process. That matters for people who have tried medications, dealt with side effects or felt stuck with limited options. This device will not be the right answer for everyone, but it gives patients and doctors one more proven tool to work with. And for many people living with depression, having another option could make all the difference.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson tells British Parliament he came to 'calm the waters'
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson addressed Britain’s Parliament on Tuesday, telling them that he had come to "calm the waters," as tensions between Washington and its European allies have intensified in recent weeks over President Donald Trump’s push to acquire Greenland.
Johnson’s address — the first ever delivered by a sitting U.S. House speaker to the British Parliament — came on the eve of the United States’ 250th anniversary and against a backdrop of strain in transatlantic relations, including Trump’s sharp criticism of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer hours earlier over a deal involving the Chagos Islands.
"I spoke to President Trump at length yesterday, and I told him that I really felt that my mission here today was to encourage our friends and help to calm the waters, so to speak," Johnson said.
Johnson emphasized that despite current disagreements, the U.S. and U.K. remain bound by a durable alliance built on shared history, values and security interests.
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"We’ve always been able to work through our differences calmly as friends. We will continue to do that," he said. "I want to assure you this morning that that is still the case."
The speaker said his visit had taken on new urgency as geopolitical tensions escalated in recent days. He described his role as reinforcing stability among allies while signaling resolve to adversaries.
Johnson tied his remarks to the approaching 250th anniversary of American independence, framing the milestone not simply as a celebration, but as a moment of reflection and recommitment — particularly as Western nations confront external threats and internal divisions.
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He warned that U.S. adversaries are increasingly challenging Western democracies through "increasingly sophisticated forms of subversion."
"We see China, Russia and Iran grow more aggressive and emboldened as they intensify their efforts to exert economic, political, and military influence around the world," Johnson said. "We see a callous disregard for basic human rights, new provocations, and even the theft of intellectual property on a scale like we have never seen before."
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Johnson said Trump is focused on those threats, particularly in strategically sensitive regions such as the Arctic.
"Clearly, President Trump is taking seriously the modern and dynamic threats that China and Russia pose to our global security, and especially and in focus the last few days as it relates to the Arctic," he said.
While acknowledging room for debate among allies, Johnson stressed that the dangers posed by rival powers must be confronted collectively.
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"While we can have thoughtful debate among our friends about how best to counter these threats, we all certainly agree they must be countered," he said.
Speaker Johnson praised Britain and other allies for recent cooperation, including enforcement of sanctions. He clarified that Trump's "America First" agenda does not mean "America alone."
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He praised NATO members for increasing defense spending and highlighted cooperation through alliances such as AUKUS, calling them evidence that national interests and collective security can coexist.
"Whether it’s NATO’s nations historic commitment to raise their investment in defense… or the AUKUS alliance deepening its cooperation in submarines and undersea defense, our partnership is proving that nations can prioritize their individual interests responsibly," he said.
Johnson invoked the shared heritage of the U.S. and U.K., warning that military strength and economic power are meaningless without confidence in a shared set of values.
"Strong and lethal militaries matter," he said. "Robust and thriving economies matter, but they mean little if we forget what we’re fighting for."