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UAB football player stabs two teammates hours before scheduled game against South Florida
Two football players from the University of Alabama at Birmingham were stabbed by another player in an incident at the team’s training facility ahead of their Saturday game against South Florida, a university official confirmed to Fox News Digital.
The two players were attacked Saturday morning at the Football Operations Center, the training center for the Blazers’ football program.
The names of the victims, and the player in custody, were not released.
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"We’re grateful to report that two players injured in an incident this morning at the Football Operations Building are in stable condition. Our thoughts are with them and their families as they recover. The suspect – another player – remains in custody, and an investigation is taking place."
The stabbing happened hours before UAB was due to host South Florida at 3 p.m. ET. The spokesperson confirmed that the university elected to play.
"UAB’s top priority remains the safety and well-being of all of our students. Given patient privacy and the ongoing investigation, we have no further comment at this time."
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Root canals may do more than save teeth — they could boost overall health, study finds
The dreaded root canal may be necessary for good oral health, but it could also potentially lower inflammation and improve blood sugar and cholesterol, according to a new study.
Researchers from King's College London followed 65 patients for two years after they received successful root canals for a common dental infection and analyzed molecules in their blood to reveal how their bodies were processing sugar, fat and other key substances, and responding to disease and treatment.
The scientists found that blood sugar levels dropped significantly for the root canal patients, which is a key factor in reducing diabetes risk, according to the research, which was published in the Journal of Translational Medicine on Nov. 18. They also saw short-term improvements in cholesterol and fatty acid levels, which are closely linked to heart health.
TREATING GUM DISEASE COULD REDUCE RISK OF HEART ATTACKS AND STROKES, STUDY SUGGESTS
Key markers of inflammation, which are often linked to cardiovascular risk and other chronic conditions, also decreased over time.
"What surprised us most was just how far-reaching the benefits were," lead author Dr. Sadia Niazi, a senior clinical lecturer in endodontology at King's College London, told Fox News Digital. "We expected improvements in oral health, but the systemic changes were striking."
The findings are a reminder that oral health is "deeply connected to overall health," Niazi said.
"Our findings show that root canal treatment doesn't just improve oral health — it may also help reduce the risk of serious health conditions like diabetes and heart disease," she added.
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Research has shown that gum disease is linked to higher inflammation in the body and a greater risk of conditions like diabetes and heart disease, though most studies show an association rather than direct proof of cause and effect. While experts increasingly recognize that untreated dental infections can affect overall health, the link between root canals and heart and metabolic health has not been as well studied until now, according to the researchers.
They say the bacteria entering the blood can lead to inflammation, heart disease and increased risk of diabetes, but that treatment can reduce that risk and that metabolic markers should be monitored after it is received.
"It is vital that dental professionals recognize the wider impact of these root canal infections and advocate for early diagnosis and treatment," Niazi said. "There’s nothing better than saving your own teeth — and safeguarding your systemic health in the process."
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She added that it’s important to move toward a more integrated model of care where dentists and physicians collaborate to track blood markers and safeguard patients’ overall health.
The study, which was funded by the Faculty of Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, was small and did not include a separate control group, and the researchers said other factors could have affected the results. They noted that larger studies are needed to confirm the findings.
Dr. Fatima Khan, a Houston-based dentist and co-founder of Riven Oral Care, said that a control group is needed to strengthen the findings and prove that other variables did not affect the outcomes. Long-term Harvard University studies have found that people with poor oral health, gum disease or tooth loss tend to have a higher risk of heart attack and stroke, though other factors like smoking and access to care make the link inconclusive, she noted.
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Gum disease can worsen diabetes by triggering inflammation and insulin resistance, while people with poorly controlled blood sugar are more prone to gum disease, Kahn, who was not involved in the research, told Fox News Digital.
Nonetheless, the King's College London study is further proof that the mouth is the "gateway to your oral and overall health," she said.
"Follow up with your dentist routinely to catch dental issues before they progress," Khan advised. "This will help with your dental and overall health."
Chicago train fire attack shows why ‘decarceration’ policies are putting lives at risk: expert
The man accused of randomly setting a woman on fire while on a Chicago transit train this week has been slapped with a federal terrorism charge, marking the latest instance of violence on public transit that continues to plague the country.
Lawrence Reed, 50, is charged with one count of committing a terrorist attack or other violence against a mass transportation system, the Northern District of Illinois U.S. Attorney’s Office said in a statement.
Reed was riding on the city’s Blue Line L train at around 9 p.m. Monday when he approached a 26-year-old woman from behind and doused her with gasoline from a plastic drink bottle, according to a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives arrest affidavit.
The woman managed to fight Reed off as he attempted to ignite the gas, then ran from one end of the car to the other while Reed continued to chase her, the affidavit said, citing surveillance video from the train. Reed subsequently ignited the bottle, approached the victim and used it to set her on fire, prosecutors said.
CHICAGO WOMAN SET ON FIRE DURING ARGUMENT ON CTA TRAIN, POLICE SAY
"Reed then ran to the front of the train car and stood watching [the victim] as her body was engulfed in flames," the affidavit said.
Additional surveillance video revealed Reed visited a gas station roughly 20 minutes before the attack to fill the bottle with fuel, according to the affidavit. He then allegedly walked to the train station, where he boarded an arriving car and executed his attack.
Immediately following the attack, Reed exited the train at the next stop in downtown Chicago, prosecutors said. The woman also stumbled out of the train and fell to the ground, and was subsequently transported to a hospital in critical condition after sustaining severe burns to her head and body, according to authorities.
Reed was taken into custody on Tuesday morning with burn marks on his hand and wearing the same clothes as the suspect seen in surveillance footage carrying out the attack, the affidavit said.
While in police custody, Reed allegedly made "repeated spontaneous and unprompted utterances," including yelling, "burn b----" and "burn alive b----," according to the affidavit.
Additionally, investigators recovered a partially melted bottle, clear liquid and lighter from the woman’s train seat.
He was subsequently turned over to federal authorities on Wednesday.
In a news conference on Wednesday, prosecutors reviewed Reed’s sprawling criminal history dating back to 2017, including a felony aggravated arson charge stemming from an alleged incident in which Reed was accused of starting a fire at the Thompson Center, where Gov. JB Pritzker was holding a daily COVID-19 briefing.
"If you just locked up the habitual offenders, including those who have mental illness, the conditions in not only Chicago and New York – but other blue cities – would be appreciably better," retired NYPD inspector Paul Mauro told Fox News Digital. "They just won't do it because of this decarceration movement, and it doesn't correlate – even if you accept the idea that crime is going down in certain categories."
In addition to the previous arson charge, Reed has been arrested at least 13 separate times for charges ranging from criminal damage to government property to assault and battery, according to FOX32.
In February 2020, Reed faced misdemeanor battery charges for allegedly punching women in the face in what appeared to be random attacks, the outlet reported. He was reportedly arrested later in the month for a similar incident, in which prosecutors allege he slapped a 42-year-old man in the face at the Halsted CTA Blue Line platform.
He was later released on recognizance bonds in both cases, FOX32 reported.
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In August, Reed faced charges of aggravated battery after allegedly assaulting a woman at a psychiatric hospital, according to CWB Chicago.
Although prosecutors requested to keep him in custody, Reed was ultimately released with an ankle monitor.
"The bottom line is there is a recidivist class that is incorrigible and that we just don't enforce against – and it never ends," Mauro said.
Reed’s erratic behavior continued as he allegedly spat on federal agents while in custody, according to WGN. He then reportedly continued to be disruptive once he entered the courtroom on Wednesday by repeatedly shouting over U.S. Magistrate Judge Laura McNally.
"I plead guilty, I plead guilty," Reed reportedly said, according to the outlet.
McNally reportedly attempted to continue the hearing as Reed repeatedly interrupted.
"I’m going to talk to you," McNally said, to which Reed replied, saying, "Don’t talk to me."
When asked if he knew the maximum sentence was life in prison, Reed reportedly responded, telling the judge, "It’s cool, it’s cool, it’s cool."
The interruptions continued with Reed telling the judge, "I’m guilty," while also claiming to be a Chinese citizen, according to WGN.
Reed’s behavior could indicate that his defense team would pursue an insanity plea, according to Mauro. However, he added that the burden of proof regarding mental competency falls strictly on the defendant.
"The only way that he's going to get off on an insanity defense is [by proving] a result of a severe mental disease or defect, the defendant was unable to appreciate the nature and quality, or the wrongfulness of his acts," Mauro told Fox News Digital. "The burden of proof is on him."
U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros reportedly said he had not been made aware of Reed ever being legally declared as mentally incompetent.
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Reed is charged with one count of committing a terrorist attack or other violence against a mass transportation system, a sparsely used charge that hinges on a violent act taking place on public transit, according to Mauro.
"The charges are going to hold up," Mauro said. "You don’t see this charge very often, but it is a terrorism offense. The federal charge is going to hold up – this is not showboating."
Mauro points to the Trump administration possibly bringing federal charges in this case to send a message to predominantly Democratic cities with relaxed bail laws.
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"I think it sends a message that the feds are taking the case because they don’t trust the local prosecutor," Mauro said. "But I don’t think that that message is received, and the message is ‘We’re taking this and charging it, because you guys had [13] shots at this guy and you didn’t get it done."
At a Wednesday news conference, federal agents expressed frustration that Reed was free to roam the streets at the time of the attack, while pointing to his extensive criminal history, according to the Associated Press.
"Lawrence Reed had no business being on the streets given his violent criminal history and his pending criminal cases," ATF Special Agent-in-Charge of the Chicago Field Division Christopher Amon said. "Reed had plenty of second chances by the criminal justice system and as a result you have an innocent victim in the hospital fighting for her life."
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On Thursday, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson condemned the violent act, while adding that it appears to be an "isolated incident."
"This is obviously a tragedy, and it's the tragedy of one of the worst of its kind, and we're hoping, of course, that everyone can heal in this moment," Johnson said, later adding, "As awful and as horrific as this tragedy is, this is an isolated incident."
Reed is facing the possibility of life in prison, with Boutros adding that if the victim were to die from her injuries, the federal case could be eligible for the death penalty.
The Cook County State Attorney’s Office and Chicago Police Department did not respond to Fox News Digital’s questions regarding whether officials would file state charges against Reed.
The case has reignited concerns surrounding public safety on mass transit systems and repeat offenders being released onto the streets, with Mauro insisting the violence will remain as long as criminals continue to be let out of jail.
"It just means that every time you get on the subway or even walk the streets, it's Russian roulette," Mauro said. "And if it’s your bad luck that day, you’re going to find out why these policies are so detrimental."
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Trump critic Spike Lee is 'puzzled' after cordial Oval Office meeting between Mamdani and president
Speaking at the Toronto Film Festival on Saturday, film director and New York City icon Spike Lee said he was "puzzled" by the cordial Oval Office meeting between President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani during their joint press conference on Friday.
Some viewers of Friday's press conference — including Trump critic Lee — were left surprised by the amicable nature of the meeting between the two men, who had been engaged in a war of words since Mamdani emerged as the mayoral front-runner.
"[During the election, Trump] called him a communist and said New York City was going to go down the drain," Lee said at the festival's press conference, as reported by Variety. "I mean, the President said he was going to cut off federal funding. So from the things that were said to this quick turnaround… I’m puzzled."
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The film director continued, recalling the previous warnings from Trump about what would happen to New York City if Mamdani were to win the mayorship.
"When you go back and see what the President said about him, and what would happen to New York City if [Mamdani] won, it just seems… It seems like they somehow found common ground," he noted.
Turning his attention to others who predicted the city would become a disaster if Mamdani were to become mayor, Lee said, "There were a lot of people saying if Mamdani won, they were going to leave New York City. Now, I really want the real numbers if anybody actually left!"
In 2024, ahead of the presidential election, Lee called the prospect of Trump’s reelection a ‘doomsday’ scenario.
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While many would have expected fireworks during Friday's joint press conference, the pair found unity during their meeting, with Trump telling the media the pair share the mission of a better New York City.
"We have one thing in common," Trump said Friday. "We want this city of ours that we love to do very well. And I wanted to congratulate the mayor. He really ran an incredible race against, you know, a lot of smart people, starting with the early primaries against some very tough people, very smart people. And he beat them, and he beat them easily. And I congratulated him, and we talked about some things in very strong common, like housing and getting housing built and food and prices."
The president and mayor-elect met at the White House Friday afternoon before opening the Oval Office doors to the media for questions. Trump predicted New York City, his hometown, will get a "great mayor" while remarking that the White House would be there to assist.
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"I think you're going to have, hopefully, a really great mayor and the better he does, the happier I am," Trump said. "I will say there's no difference in party, there's no difference in anything. And we're going to be helping him, to make everybody's dream come true, having a strong and very safe New York."
Trump remained seated during his press event, while Mamdani stood by his side and fielded a handful of questions. The pair shared a hopeful outlook for the future, with Trump arguing that, despite their political differences, they will work together and also share a handful of priorities, namely affordability and lowering the cost of living for Americans.
The mayor-elect added that he was appreciative of the meeting and said it largely focused on how to better New York City and help families struggling with costs.
Fox News' Emma Colton contributed to this report.
Minneapolis police chief issues apology for linking Somali youth to local crime
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara apologized to the Somali community for a comment he made connecting "East African kids" to crime.
"The Somali community here in Minneapolis has been welcoming and has shown love towards me, and I appreciate it," O'Hara said at a news conference on Thursday. "Over the last three years we have been working together to try and address some of the real serious problems that we have in our community."
"We have to be honest at times with the problems that we're having in our community, and we need our community to help us fix those problems together because it's real and it's serious. At the same time, if people have taken anything that i have said out of context in a way that’s caused harm, I apologize, and I’m sorry for that because that’s not my intention at all," O'Hara added.
In an interview with WCCO earlier this month, O'Hara was speaking about a deadly Halloween shooting as well as juvenile crime plaguing the city when he made the comment. Alpha News reported that the Dinkytown area, where the shooting took place, has seen a series of crimes including assaults, robberies, shootings and auto thefts.
During the interview, he stated that the young people committing the crimes were not "poor kids from Minneapolis," but rather kids that come from out of town who take "mommy's Mercedes-Benz to Dinkytown, and they don't know where they are."
"Groups of kids, groups of East African kids that are coming from surrounding communities and not just one community, kind of all over the place," O'Hara told WCCO.
After the interview, a petition on Change.org demanded an apology from O'Hara, saying that the East African community of Minneapolis "has already been carrying the weight of unfair scrutiny for years" and that the chief's comment would "deepen that burden."
The Minneapolis Somali community has faced scrutiny on a national level in recent days after a bombshell report revealed a series of alleged financial schemes that ended with terrorists getting taxpayer dollars. Ryan Thorpe and Christopher F. Rufo of the Manhattan Institute found that Al-Shabaab, an al Qaeda-linked terrorist organization in Somalia, was receiving funds that could be traced back to Minnesota.
"Every scrap of economic activity, in the Twin Cities, in America, throughout Western Europe, anywhere Somalis are concentrated, every cent that is sent back to Somalia benefits Al-Shabaab in some way," a former official who worked on the Minneapolis Joint Terrorism Task Force told Thorpe and Rufo.
Following the report, President Donald Trump announced he was ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalis in Minnesota.
The Secretary of Homeland Security may designate a country for TPS if nationals cannot return safely or if the country "is unable to handle the return of its nationals adequately." Countries currently under TPS are Burma, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Haiti, Lebanon, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, Venezuela and Yemen.
"Minnesota, under Governor Waltz, is a hub of fraudulent money laundering activity. I am, as President of the United States, hereby terminating, effective immediately the Temporary Protected Status (TPS program) for Somalis in Minnesota. Somali gangs are terrorizing the people of that great State, and BILLIONS of dollars are missing. Send them back to where they came from. It’s OVER!," Trump wrote on Truth Social.
Rufo, one of the authors of the bombshell report, said Trump's announcement was a "great start" but that there is still more work to do.
"Canceling TPS for Minnesota Somalis is a great start. Next: review all asylum, refugee, and citizenship applications for any hint of fraud or technical error; then initiate denaturalizations and mass deportations up to the furthest limits of the law. They have to go home," Rufo wrote on X.
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House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn, who praised Trump's decision, wrote a letter on Friday to U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota Daniel Rosen demanding an investigation. The letter was also signed by Emmer's fellow Minnesota Republicans, Rep. Pete Stauber, Rep. Michelle Fischbach, and Rep. Brad Finstad.
"It is alleged that Minnesota’s Somali community, the largest in the nation, has been sending millions back to Somalia via the hawala network, an informal money trafficking network which is notorious for funds ending up in terrorist networks, and in this instance, Al-Shabaab," the letter reads.
The lawmakers cited the various cases involving members of the Somali community, including the Feeding our Future fraud scheme, fraud in the Housing Stabilization Services program, Child Care Assistance program and Minnesota’s Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention program.
"It is bad enough that these individuals are defrauding our state, taking services and funds away from children and the most vulnerable, but now there is a good reason to believe that Minnesota taxpayer dollars are going straight into terrorists’ hands. These new allegations present not only a serious betrayal of taxpayer trust, but also a grave threat to our national security," the letter states.
Fox News Digital has reached out to Walz's office for comment.
Jets quarterback Justin Fields offers blunt reaction to benching
New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields had a blunt reaction after he was benched in favor of Tyrod Taylor ahead of Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Fields, 26, didn’t have much to say as he was going to get a massage, adding that he didn’t have time to talk, the New York Post's Brian Costello reported.
"There’s no reaction. That’s life. S--- happens," Fields remarked.
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Jets running back Breece Hall took issue with how Costello approached Fields at his locker and called him out over social media.
"Pathetic move by you (to be honest). Wish some of yall would grow up and stop acting like little kids nagging somebody till they get mad lol," Hall posted to X.
The Jets signed Fields to a two-year, $40 million contract, with $30 million guaranteed, to become the starter after releasing Aaron Rodgers. The quarterback has shown flashes this season but has largely struggled.
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In Fields’ nine starts this season, the Jets have gone 2-7. Fields completed 62.7% of his passes for 1,259 yards with seven touchdowns and one interception.
The passing offense with Fields has been anemic, as the quarterback is 29th in the NFL in passing yards. Fields has been outstanding as a rusher, running the ball 71 times for 381 yards and four touchdowns.
While Fields is a prolific runner, it hasn’t been enough to offset the team's passing struggles with him under center.
Taylor, 36, has appeared in three games and started one this season, when Fields was hurt. The 15-year veteran has completed 62.3% of his passes for 379 yards with three touchdowns and three interceptions in limited action this season.
Head coach Aaron Glenn hopes the switch pays off when the Jets (2-8) play the Ravens (5-5) – one of Taylor’s former teams – on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.
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Reporter's Notebook : A 'Letter' To Zelesnkyy Re The Peace Plan
Having covered Ukraine … and Russia … for over three decades, especially the war between the two countries for the last several years, I’ve naturally been fascinated by the latest Trump administration effort to broker peace.
The reaction I’ve been getting from contacts in Ukraine to the 28-point plan to end the war is not all that positive.
"It’s not worth the paper it’s written on," said one observer.
"Any deal would have to include Ukraine…and Europe," noted another.
The overall consensus of analysts is that the document is slanted heavily towards Moscow. The man at the center of things, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has been diplomatic in various statements, basically saying he’s "reviewing the points" aiming at arriving at a "dignified peace."
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There are all sorts of talks happening now between the U.S. and Ukraine and among European leaders. We’re even hearing from Russian President Vladimir Putin. It's no wonder: The stakes in this war for Europe and the world are enormous. If I were to send a quick note to Zelenskyy, it would go something like this:
Dear Volodymyr,
So far so good. You haven’t freaked out, and you’re promising to engage. Rejection of this plan out of hand would have been a non-starter.
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You’re staying cool (though a bit grim and determined), and you’re talking to people.
My overall advice is ... pick your fights, don’t sweat the small stuff, and keep the big picture in mind.
I know what your country is going through. Every time I’m in Kyiv, I go to the same military cemetery outside the city, and it keeps getting bigger and bigger and sadder.
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So, as to the points of the plan: There are a lot easy "gimmes" to Russia. Re-joining the G-8. Gradual dropping of sanctions. Granting of amnesty for everything Russian troops have done. I know this stuff is going to stick in your craw, but little of it affects your country’s future.
I mentioned that you shouldn't "sweat the small stuff." Some of the points might sound like a big deal. Like prohibiting "Nazi ideology" in Ukraine. And adopting "EU rules on religious tolerance and linguistic minorities." That’s pretty much window-dressing for Moscow. Having the Russian language and Russian church regain official status is not horrendous.
In fact, the plan’s glass is at least one-third full for you guys. Confirming your sovereignty. Russia expected not to invade you again. You will receive reliable security guarantees. Rebuilding pledges and humanitarian promises. They are all good. Just nail down the specifics. Get all sides to commit for sure.
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Now to three of the points which cross, according to analysts, your red line.
Like handing over the rest of the eastern Donetsk region to Russia even though Moscow’s troops haven’t even taken it. The region is referred to as a demilitarized zone in the plan. A "DMZ" ala the divider between North and South Korea. Well, hold them to that. No troops from either side. Tough security on both sides. A neutral body running things. And see if you can get them to not call it Russian!
Then there’s the reduction by a third of your military. Troop strength limited to 600,000. That’s a huge cut, but it’s still not a bad-sized force. That is if…it was properly trained, well-armed, and finely-positioned. Guarantees are needed for all of this to happen.
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And then there’s the other red line : No NATO troops in Ukraine. That would seem to scupper the plan to have foreign peace-keepers on the ground, which has been in the works, to monitor the peace. A possible compromise? They’re stationed around Ukraine’s borders, surveillance keeps a close eye on things and rapid-response forces are at the ready.
There are also a few "gimmes" for the U.S. in all this, like sharing in the profits of reconstruction. But that’s the price of doing business with President Trump.
As for that Thanksgiving deadline to sign the deal? The president has already signaled he’s willing to let that slide if there’s talking.
And that other deadline? One-hundred days until a new election? I know it’s a tough time for you politically with those corruption charges getting near. It might be something you have to live with.
Anyway, for what it’s worth, that’s my take.
Negotiations will probably sink on any hard discussion of any of these main points. But you know what the old adage is : "jaw-jaw" is better than "war-war."
For the proud people of Ukraine, who have suffered so much during this time, it’s worth your best shot.
Sincerely,
Greg
Bengals' Joe Burrow out for Week 12 despite full practices, Joe Flacco to start sixth straight game: report
He may have been a full participant in practice this week, but Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow will be sidelined in Week 12.
Burrow reportedly won’t be active for the Bengals’ game against the New England Patriots on Sunday despite practicing fully this week.
Burrow has been working his way back from a turf toe injury suffered in Week 2 against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Paycor Stadium, which required surgery. But there was hope the franchise quarterback would be back this week after missing eight games.
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Unfortunately for Burrow, the number now moves to nine. In turn, Joe Flacco, who Cincinnati traded for from the Cleveland Browns earlier this season, will start his sixth straight game with Burrow on the sideline.
Bengals head coach Zac Taylor told reporters on Friday that he had to be cautious with Burrow, even if he was practicing in full on Wednesday and Thursday. He was listed as a limited participant on Friday, though, which led to some questions about his availability for Sunday.
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Burrow, who remains on the injured reserve list, was listed as "questionable" for the game against the Patriots.
The reason for caution revolves around the Bengals playing two games in five days, as they have the Baltimore Ravens on Thanksgiving night on the road. Perhaps Burrow and the Bengals are targeting the holiday for his long-awaited return to the field.
The fact Burrow has a chance to return is something fans didn’t think they’d see when he landed on injured reserve after needing surgery to repair his injury. Turf toe ailments range in severity, but surgery usually means a player could be out the rest of the season.
But Burrow has been practicing just fine since he was spotted this week, as the Bengals had him back with the starting offense. Since the Bengals have gone 1-7 since his absence, fans were certainly hoping he would be able to play on Sunday.
In his two starts earlier this season, Burrow threw for 189 yards and two touchdowns. Jake Browning, his backup in Week 2, finished off the Jaguars to start the season 0-2, but his subsequent struggles led to the trade for Flacco, who has started ever since landing in Cincinnati.
The 40-year-old, who has been dealing with a shoulder injury, had his worst start in a Bengals uniform this past week — a 34-12 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Flacco was 23-for-40 for 199 yards with no touchdown passes and a pick-six.
The losing streak for the Bengals is not entirely on the offense, though, as Flacco has limited turnovers and found some chemistry with his receivers, especially Ja’Marr Chase. Cincinnati’s defense ranks worst in the NFL in key statistics, including yards allowed per game (418.2) and points allowed (33.4).
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California governor hopeful Eric Swalwell embraces role as Trump's loudest critic amid new DOJ probe
As he launches a bid to become the next governor of California, Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., has embraced his most recent conflict with the Trump administration, touting himself as the president's "most vocal critic."
Throughout his congressional career, highly visible clashes with President Donald Trump have given Swalwell a national profile. He looks poised to continue that streak, repeatedly highlighting his tensions with the president as the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a new investigation against him this month.
"Nancy Pelosi selected me to lead the impeachment of a corrupt president. Californians will never bow the knee," Swalwell said in a video posted on his website.
California's current governor, Gavin Newsom, is term-limited in 2026.
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The DOJ opened a probe into Swalwell over alleged mortgage fraud and, according to reporting by NBC, may also be under investigation for tax fraud and insurance fraud. Swalwell denies any wrongdoing.
"The only thing I am surprised about is that it took him this long to come after me," Swalwell said in a statement following the news of the investigation.
Swalwell first came to Congress in 2013 after serving as a county deputy district attorney in California from 2006 to 2012. He briefly ran for president in 2020 but dropped out just three months after launching his bid.
In media interviews since the DOJ announced its probe, Swalwell has embraced his role as a target of the administration.
"This is really about Donald Trump going after his political enemies. No one has been a more vocal critic than me. I have one of the only remaining lawsuits against Donald Trump for his role in Jan. 6," Swalwell said in an interview with MSNBC, referring to pending litigation over whether Trump encouraged protesters to storm the U.S. Capitol building in 2021.
"I’m not going to change a single thing about what I do to stand up against Donald Trump when he gets in the way of me fighting for Californians," Swalwell said. "I am not going to shrink one bit because of Donald Trump trying to intimidate me, and it’s not working with the other colleagues he’s gone after."
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In a post to X, Swalwell listed himself alongside other Democrats facing similar charges from the DOJ.
"Like James Comey and John Bolton, Adam Schiff and Lisa Cook, Letitia James and the dozens more to come — I refuse to live in fear in what was once the freest country in the world," Swalwell said.
His opposition to Trump stands out even as his record in the 119th Congress doesn’t jump off the page.
Notably, Swalwell has missed 16% of his votes since the beginning of the year, making him the 10th-most-absent member of the House of Representatives. He rarely breaks with the party, having voted against a majority of Democrats on just eight occasions since the outset of the session. He also hasn’t made much noise in fundraising this year, reporting a respectable yet unexceptional $1.4 million in the first three quarters of 2025.
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But Swalwell’s yearslong record against Trump stands out.
As referenced in his video, Swalwell was a House impeachment manager against Trump in 2021 and, in addition to his lawsuit, has used his position on the House Oversight Committee to criticize the president’s policies and behavior.
"Next week, when we hear about someone else who is an opponent of Donald Trump being investigated, it will also be nonsense," Swalwell said in an interview with CNN. "Of course, I am one of the most vocal critics against Donald Trump. I have the only lawsuit that survived him becoming president — me and the other Jan. 6 officers."
The investigation into Swalwell is in its early stages. The DOJ has not announced if or when it would pursue a grand jury trial. Swalwell's office did not respond to a request for comment.