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Employee of needle-distributing nonprofit allegedly caught selling fentanyl near LA park
A California man who works for a taxpayer-funded nonprofit that distributes needles to drug users in Los Angeles' notorious MacArthur Park was busted for allegedly attempting to sell fentanyl, authorities said.
Christopher Johnson was arrested on May 5 after he was found with methamphetamine, fentanyl, empty baggies, a large amount of cash, and a scale in his BMW during a traffic stop conducted by the Los Angeles Police Department near the park.
When questioned about the drugs, Johnson said they belonged to a female named "Red" and that he takes care of the drugs for her. He also told officers that he works for People Assisting the Homeless (PATH), a California-based nonprofit focused on ending homelessness.
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Johnson now faces a federal charge of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.
The group was founded in 1983 and has expanded its operations to more than 150 cities, court documents state. The services it offers include street outreach, housing navigation, interim housing, rapid re-housing, and permanent supportive housing to help people transition from the streets to stable homes, federal prosecutors said.
PATH also participates in "harm reduction" service programs and serves as a vendor in distributing syringes, including in the MacArthur Park area, according to a federal complaint.
The park, which sits in Los Angeles' Westlake neighborhood, has been plagued by high rates of poverty, drug use and gang activity for decades.
"Many of the residents and visitors in the area are drug users, and MacArthur Park is a known location to purchase user-quantities of drugs, including methamphetamine and fentanyl, in open-air markets," court documents state.
Earlier this month, federal agents swarmed the park as part of a sweeping operation targeting an infamous open-air drug market notorious for peddling fentanyl and methamphetamine.
The sting, dubbed "Operation Free MacArthur Park," led to at least 18 arrests and more than $10 million worth of fentanyl seized in a massive joint effort between local and federal authorities, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California.
PATH’s 2025 financial report on its website states that it receives 94% of its funding from federal and local governments.
In 2025, it identified $63 million in salaries and had $10.4 million in cash. Fox News Digital has reached out to PATH and the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors for comment.
Selena Gomez is reportedly bringing her talents to award-winning director's new four-hour X-rated movie
Don't let reports that Selena Gomez is going to be starring in an X-rated movie fool you. This isn’t going to be a poorly produced amateur-level movie thrown together with someone who doesn’t know what they're doing.
It's also not a sex tape, for the folks who can't get their act together. Congratulations if you let your mind go there, you're an animal.
This, Variety reports, is expected to be a genre-defying work of art from Brady Corbet, the director of "The Brutalist. The award-winner has big plans for this project.
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Buzz around the reported four-hour movie, which is rumored to be called "The Origin of the World," picked up over the weekend at the Cannes Film Festival, thanks to Cate Blanchett.
Blanchett mentioned that she's about to start working with Brady Corbet. That announcement came after reports that linked Michael Fassbender and Selena Gomez to Corbet's new movie.
Corbet said of the movie, which has a reported 200-page script, "The film spans from the 19th century into the present day — it’s just predominantly focused on the 70s."
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You'll read words like "daring and bold" whenever Selena's name is brought up. There will also be mentions of her Disney past, but not here. We already know that she's a relatable actress and wouldn’t be taking a role for shock value or to distance herself from her beginnings.
That's beneath her and it's unnecessary. This is about working alongside A-list talent on a movie that's defying genres. If you can't follow along with that, you don't understand the art of filmmaking.
Sometimes you take a role in a four-hour X-rated movie for all the right reasons. I think this is one of those times for Selena Gomez. It's truly refreshing to see.
Trump admin pushes back on 'slush fund' attacks against Anti-Weaponization Fund and lays out who qualifies
The Trump administration says the $1.778 billion Justice Department "Anti-Weaponization Fund" will compensate Americans unfairly targeted by politicized federal investigations on a "case-by-case" basis, pushing back on critics who have portrayed the program as a taxpayer-funded payout for Jan. 6 rioters and Trump allies.
Heated dispute over the fund centers on who will ultimately benefit from it, with Trump administration officials saying it is intended to compensate individuals harmed by "weaponized" federal investigations, such as pro-lifers targeted by the Biden administration, while Democratic critics fear it could allow politically connected figures or some Jan. 6 defendants to seek taxpayer-funded payments.
"Republicans can apply for it. Democrats can apply for it," Vice President J.D. Vance said during a Tuesday White House briefing in answer to the critics. "If Hunter Biden wants to apply for this particular fund, he is welcome to."
The Anti-Weaponization Fund is unusual because it emerged from a lawsuit settlement between Trump and the IRS, an agency he oversees as president, raising concerns among lawmakers and commentators about potential conflicts of interest.
MS NOW contributor Joe Scarborough alleged that the Anti-Weaponization Fund would be funneled to those convicted in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riots. On his first day in office, Trump issued pardons and commutations to more than 1,500 people involved in the Capitol riots.
"We got this billion-dollar ‘Marie Antoinette’ ballroom, now that they’re talking about funding and $1 billion plus slush fund for people who beat the hell out of cops," Scarborough said. "It is a slush fund, a weaponization slush fund for supporters of Donald Trump, JD Vance and the Republican Party."
But the Trump administration's grievances with the "weaponization" of the Justice Department extend far beyond Biden-era prosecutions of those involved in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol Hill riot.
Biden's Justice Department prosecuted more than 50 pro-life activists who were accused of violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act (FACE Act) between 2021 and 2024. Since returning to office, Trump pardoned dozens of pro-life activists, some of whom were serving jail time.
The Trump Justice Department has also accused Biden-era officials of "zealously pursuing" prosecutions against Christians in its "2026 Report by the Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias," potentially opening the door for another category of people who could seek compensation through the fund.
Still, Trump faces criticism over the fund even from his own party. Sen. John Thune, R-SD, the top Republican leader in the Senate, said he wasn't a "big fan" of the fund's creation and that he "was not sure exactly how they intend to use it."
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"I think that there are, and will continue to be, a lot of questions around that, that the administration is going to have to answer," Thune said.
Justice Department officials and some legal experts say the fund, while unusual and politically controversial, falls within the government’s legal authority and that payments aren't guaranteed.
The Anti-Weaponization Fund was born out of a settlement between President Donald Trump and the Internal Revenue Service. Trump filed the lawsuit against in January over the unauthorized disclosure of his tax records.
Claims will be determined by a five-person board appointed by the Attorney General, with at least one member selected with consultation with congressional leadership, according to a Justice Department press release. At any point in time, the president has the power to remove a member without cause.
Under the settlement agreement, the Anti-Weaponization Fund will evaluate claims by looking at the "totality of the circumstances." Those factors considered include how strong a person’s claim is and what evidence supports it, the financial harm they allegedly suffered — including legal fees — whether they spent time in prison and whether they have already received compensation or other relief elsewhere.
The agreement also gives the board discretion to weigh "other factors" it considers fair and appropriate when deciding whether someone qualifies for compensation.
"This is about seeking accountability for all Americans who were victims of law fare and weaponization: millions of Americans whose online speech was censored at the behest of the government, parents silenced at school boards, Senators whose records were secretly subpoenaed, churchgoers targeted by the FBI, and so on," a Justice Department document stated.
The Anti-Weaponization Fund will last until December 1, 2028.
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Funding for the Anti-Weaponization Fund is coming from the Judgment Fund, which is a permanent Treasury account used to pay for settlements and claims against the government.
While the Justice Department pointed to the Obama administration's creation of "Keepseagle," a $760 million fund for victims of racism by the federal government as precedent for the creation of the fund, legal experts say there are key distinctions between the two. For instance, payouts in Keepseagle were made out to people a part of a class action lawsuit against the government; whereas anyone can apply for a claim with the Anti-Weaponization Fund.
"The Judgment Fund is for lawsuits," Adam Zimmerman, a professor at USC Gould School of Law told PBS News. "It's not for an amorphous group of people who feel like they've been wronged generally by a prior administration."
But unlike the Keepseagle, which distributed leftover funds to nonprofits, the Anti-Weaponization Fund will return remaining funds back to the Department of Commerce. Although, the practice of disbursing leftover funds to related third party organizations, which occurred in Keepseagle, is not uncommon in class action lawsuits.
College students accused of turning popular beach town into booze-soaked free-for-all in takeover chaos
Four college students are facing charges after police say they organized a series of rowdy "takeover" events in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
The Rehoboth Beach Police Department confirmed that crowds took over the beach and boardwalk on Tuesday after an ad for the unauthorized "takeover" started circulating online.
Allegedly fueled by underage drinking and illegal drug use, the takeover prompted a heavy police presence with officers making a few arrests.
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Delaware State University Students 19-year-old Xander Nicholl, 21-year-old Angelin Clauvil, 21-year-old Eric Barnett and 22-year-old Keyon Scott are all facing charges relating to facilitating a riot, as well as conspiracy in the second degree.
"The University is aware of the matter involving individuals identified by the Rehoboth Beach Police Department," a spokesperson at Delaware State University said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "As this is an active law enforcement matter unrelated to University operations, we will refer all questions to the Rehoboth Beach Police Department and decline further comment at this time."
In a statement posted on social media, the police department said, "With minimal advance notice, an increased officer presence was on scene for the early hours. As the event grew, additional resources from the area."
The agency went on to say, "Police responded to growing concerns over the safety of people and property."
Police said this is not the first time the group has promoted takeover events in Rehoboth Beach, which is a popular destination less than 150 miles from Baltimore, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.
The popular beach resort town has seen four prior unlawful gatherings of this type since April.
"At this time, there is no known danger to the public and we will continue to monitor future events to ensure the safety of our residents, visitors, business owners, employees, and their property," Rehoboth Beach Police Dept. Lt. Mark Sweet said in a statement sent to Fox News Digital. "We will take the necessary actions to keep the peace and good order of the City of Rehoboth Beach so that all may enjoy everything the City has to offer."
As it stands, three suspects have so far turned themselves in with one still at large. Clauvil, Nicholl, and Scott were arraigned and released on their own recognizance, with Barnett still at large. Police say there is no active search for Barnett at this time.
In a statement sent to Fox News Digital, Rehoboth Beach City Manager Taylour Tedder said:
"While the Rehoboth Beach Police Department is handling all details and inquiries regarding Tuesday's takeover, I want to commend them for their professionalism and strong response. We are extremely proud of our police department and grateful for their ongoing commitment to keeping Rehoboth Beach safe - not just on Tuesday, but every day. The department recently earned its state accreditation, continues to demonstrate exceptional leadership and staffing, and now has a new group of trained seasonal officers. Rehoboth Beach is safe and open for business this Memorial Day Weekend and throughout the year."
Vacation hot spot cracks down on beach setups with $500 fines for sun shades, canopies
Vacationers visiting Laguna Beach, California, this summer could face fines of up to $500 under new rules restricting large shade structures along the city’s shoreline. Some residents are applauding the move — while others are blasting it as overly restrictive.
Beginning May 26, tents, canopies, easy-ups and other oversized shade coverings will be prohibited across most of its beaches, the city announced in an Instagram post.
Under the new policy, only single-pole umbrellas will generally be allowed outside designated canopy areas.
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Beachgoers who still want to use larger shade structures may do so only within specific canopy zones while following size and placement restrictions.
The city said shade coverings in those areas cannot exceed 8 feet by 8 feet by 6 feet — and must not block lifeguards’ visibility of the shoreline.
Violators who fail to comply with the new beach shade restrictions could face fines of up to $500.
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City officials said the restrictions were designed to improve beach safety and visibility for lifeguards, particularly along Laguna Beach’s smaller coves where large rows of canopies can obstruct views of the water, according to California news publication SFGate.
Officials also cited overcrowding and excess trash as concerns connected to larger beach setups.
The move quickly sparked debate online, with some residents praising the changes and others criticizing the growing number of beach restrictions.
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"About time!" one user commented on Instagram, while several others thanked the city.
"Good! People pack half their house with them for a day at the beach," a user on Reddit wrote.
Not everyone agreed with the decision, however, with some people calling the rules overly restrictive.
"Ridiculous! [It’s] a public beach, not a private resort," one person noted.
Laguna Beach officials said signs and public notices will be posted throughout the city to educate visitors about the new rules before enforcement begins.
Fox News Digital reached out to the City of Laguna Beach for further comment.
Artificial Intelligence glitch at Arizona college graduation sparks uproar from crowd
I'll be honest with you guys, I don't know what to make of my feelings toward artificial intelligence, because my mood on the subject changes by the day.
Some days, I find myself thinking, "this isn't so bad. It's nice to get a helping hand from AI."
Then there are other days when I curse its very existence and await the days when our robot overlords will hopefully grant us a merciful death.
It's definitely a divisive subject, especially in this day and age of AI inundation, but one college graduation crowd made their feelings known regarding inhuman automation.
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According to CyberNews, the students at Glendale Community College revolted against AI when it was revealed during their graduation ceremony that the robot tasked with announcing the names of the new graduates experienced a glitch and skipped over hundreds of students who were set to hear their names as they walked across the stage.
The college's president, Tiffany Hernandez, had to announce the error to the crowd, and the gathered masses quickly turned sour.
As soon as the letters "A" and "I" left this woman's lips, the boos began to cascade down upon her like arrows on a medieval battlefield.
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"Here’s what's happening. We’re using a new AI system as our reader," Hernandez said, as the boos intensified. "So, that is a lesson learned for us."
"So I'm going to have to disappoint many of you. We will not be able to walk the stage a second time. In order to have the name on the screen. You've handed over your cards, so we won't be able to do that. I am so sorry," she said.
How embarrassing.
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Not only is AI taking a ton of these kids' entry-level jobs that they would normally be promised straight out of school, but now it's botching their commencement ceremony, too.
Hernandez and GCC certainly earned those boos, because it really isn't that hard to have a few deans from each respective major volunteer to read off a couple of hundred names at a time.
This isn't even the first time AI has sparked a chorus of boos at a college graduation, either.
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My alma mater, the University of Central Florida (UCF), held a commencement ceremony a few weeks ago, and the mere mention of "artificial intelligence" sent the crowd into hysterics.
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The kids are all right.
I'm looking forward to the upcoming human vs. AI war that will inevitably spring up in the next half a century.
Good thing we have a ton of movies to let us know how that will all go.
Brush up on your "Terminator" and "iRobot" plots and iRobot plots, children. We have a rough one ahead of us.
Controversial ex-NHL coach reportedly rules himself out of the Oilers coaching search
The Edmonton Oilers are one of several NHL teams that are currently on the hunt for a new head coach, and while everyone is throwing names out there as to who might be able to get Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and the boys over the hump, one name that was floating around surprised some people.
Mike Babcock.
However, the man himself quickly made it clear that this would not be happening, and in fact, it doesn't seem like he has any plans to return to the NHL any time soon.
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Babcock led the Anaheim Ducks to a Stanley Cup Final appearance in 2003 and the Detroit Red Wings to a Cup win in 2008.
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However, his last coaching gig (well, the one where he actually got a chance to coach) in Toronto didn't go according to plan, and he was fired in 2019. Then, in 2023, he was hired by the Columbus Blue Jackets but resigned before the season began amid reports that he had asked players to share personal photos from their cellphones.
So, you can understand why everyone was pretty shocked to hear Babcock's name floated as the possible next coach.
However, TSN's Darren Dreger put an end to the speculation about as quickly as you can with a quick statement from Babcock himself.
"Dregs, I’m retired. Loving it," Babcock said, according to Dreger.
Well... that doesn't sound like a guy who wants to dive into what will likely be one of the most high-pressure coaching jobs in quite some time.
Whoever gets the gig will have to get the Oilers humming along in a hurry. That's because the team is trying to show McDavid — who has a two-year contract extension that kicks in this fall — that they're still Stanley Cup contenders.
If they can't, it stands to reason that McDavid will chase a Cup elsewhere.
But, realistically, they'll need to show proof that they're capable of winning within a year, so they have time to shop McDavid on the trading block if he makes it clear he won't re-sign.
Yeah, so whoever gets the job, have fun with that.
Man arrested for allegedly hurling beer keg through window of famous Georgetown Cupcake bakery
Washington police have arrested a 28-year-old Maryland man accused of tossing a beer keg through the front window of a popular bakery made famous on a reality TV series.
Charles Joseph Ali of Rockville, Maryland, faces a felony destruction of property charge for allegedly hurling the metal barrel through the front window of Georgetown Cupcake, at the intersection of M and 33rd Streets Sunday night.
He was also suspected in an April vandalism incident involving another business, which remains under investigation. He has not been charged in connection with that one.
The bakery was featured on Discovery's "DC Cupcakes" for three seasons, and the shop is known for long lines that stretch down the block. The owners, Sophie LaMontagne and Katherine Berman, are sisters who quit careers in finance and fashion to launch the family business.
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"Our shop is open," the said in a joint statement Thursday after Ali's arrest. "We will keep doing what we have always done."
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They were barely closed — reopening hours after the attack with a plywood board covering the shattered window.
Berman told Fox News Digital earlier this week that a lone female employee came face-to-face with the keg tosser around 11:30 p.m. Sunday. She fled to the back of the shop, afraid of what he might do.
He left after breaking the window, however, surveillance video shows.
"She was absolutely terrified," Berman said. "She still is. She is really shaken by this. It causes a lot of psychological damage to you."
Earlier, the suspect first tried and failed to rip up a metal trash can from the curb, according to Berman. He went around the corner and came back with a keg that was outside a nearby home, she said, citing additional surveillance video recovered by neighboring businesses.
"He's violent, and I think that, to be honest with you, in our society, we live in a civil society where there's an expectation for us to respect each other, our property, and clearly he didn't do any of those things," Berman told Fox News Digital.
Alex Rodriguez, girlfriend 'currently taking some time apart' after over three years of dating, she says
Alex Rodriguez's girlfriend told TMZ that the two are "currently taking some time apart."
The 14-time All-Star and fitness influencer Jaclyn Cordiero went public with their relationship in 2023 shortly after Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez ended their engagement.
"There continues to be mutual love, care, and deep respect between us and for our families. We remain supportive of one another, and there is absolutely no animosity, drama, or negative story here," Cordiero told TMZ.
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"I’m also navigating a serious health matter involving a family member at this time, so my focus is understandably there. Alex and I continue to be very close, and out of respect for everyone involved especially our daughters and loved ones I’d kindly ask that any reporting reflects the compassion and privacy this situation deserves."
TMZ cited a source from Rodriguez who said the two have actually been apart for two months, although Rodriguez did like one of her recent Instagram posts from May 6. The two still follow each other on Instagram.
Rodriguez's last post with Cordiero was back on Valentine's Day, which is also her birthday.
"My ride or die, thank you for making me smile every day," Rodriguez said in the caption.
Rodriguez has two daughters with his ex-wife, Cynthia Scurtis. The couple recently spent time together to celebrate their youngest daughter's high school graduation.
Rodriguez was the first overall pick in the 1993 MLB Draft and hit 696 home runs during his career with the Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers and New York Yankees.
However, his ties to performance-enhancing drugs have kept him from being elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. He served the longest PED suspension in the history of the sport, missing the entire 2014 season.
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Sanders caught on camera snapping at reporter over Platner’s posts: ‘Get a better job’
Sen. Bernie Sanders lashed out at a reporter for Fox News Digital when pressed on Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner’s resurfaced vulgar Reddit posts, telling the reporter to "get a better job."
"Who do you work for?" Sanders asked when questioned about Platner’s posts. When told Fox News Digital, Sanders replied, "Why don’t you talk to your owner Mr. Murdoch and ask him for a raise so you can get a better job."
Sanders endorsed Platner in August 2025.
Several other Democratic senators also declined to weigh in on Platner’s resurfaced Reddit posts and what they could mean for his Senate bid. Some said they had not seen the posts, while others declined to comment altogether.
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"I haven’t seen it," Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., said. "I’m not following it. Sorry."
"I’m not going to take any position in that election," Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, said. "That’s my practice since I’ve been in the Senate."
"On whose?" Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, said when asked to comment on Platner’s posts. "No, I’m not gonna get into that."
Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore, said the viability of Platner’s candidacy should be left to Maine voters to decide.
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"The people of Maine get to choose who they want to represent them in the U.S. Senate," Merkley said. "And so I encourage you to interview the people in Maine, because that's what a democracy is all about."
"I have not seen his post, so I'm not going to be able to be in a position to evaluate them."
Platner has faced increasing scrutiny after since-deleted Reddit posts resurfaced online, ranging from talking about masturbating in portable toilets to mocking a wounded Purple Heart U.S. soldier.
These posts are among the newest discoveries from his past Reddit history, with previously exposed posts revealing him on rape victims to take responsibility and praising Hamas’ tactics.
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"I still have to jerk off every time I sit in a portas----er… that blue water smell conditioned me," Platner wrote in one resurfaced post.
Platner has publicly addressed some of the posts in the past, attributing them to a troubling time in his life after being in the military and suffering from PTSD. He served three tours in Iraq for the Marine Corps and one tour in Afghanistan for the U.S. Army.
The comments were made under the Reddit account "P-Hustle," which Platner has acknowledged owning. The posts range from 2009 through as recently as 2021. The entire archive of more than 2,000 posts is available on the Maine Monitor database.
"He's explained his journey and his evolution and his PTSD from the war, and again, I think it's a judgment that should be rendered by the people of Maine," said Merkley.