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House Homeland Security Republican urges US Muslim leadership to 'isolate extremists' after string of attacks
Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., issued an open letter calling upon Muslim leadership in the U.S. to condemn a spate of recent attacks in the country, arguing that their silence "legitimizes the concerns of millions of Americans" about Islam.
He specifically indicated that the message was directed toward "Mosques, Imams, and Muslim Religious Leaders Across the United States."
In the letter, Ogles, who serves on the House Homeland Security Committee, ran through a list of four recent incidents being investigated as acts or potential acts of terrorism on U.S. soil, and then declared, "To this day, zero American mosques have publicly condemned this pattern of Islamic bloodshed and disavowed the attackers. This silence legitimizes the concerns of millions of Americans that Islam requires such violence."
"I challenge America's more than 3,000 mosques to publicly and unequivocally condemn these specific attacks, disavow the perpetrators, reject any religious justification for terrorism, and state clearly that murdering innocents or targeting houses of worship has no place in Islam or America," he wrote.
Ogles specifically pointed to four incidents, including the March 1 shooting in Austin, Texas, the March 7 attempt to detonate explosives near Gracie Mansion in New York City, a March 12 attack in which the perpetrator rammed a vehicle into the Temple Israel Synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, and opened fire, and a March 12 shooting episode at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Viriginia.
"Issue statements from your pulpits, post them online, and share them widely. America is watching. Your voices can isolate extremists, protect Americans, and preserve peace," Ogles said in his message.
"I stand ready for dialogue with leaders committed to this. However, if no such peace is desired, I will not cease to further legislate and advocate that violent Islamists have no place in American culture, life, and civil government," he wrote.
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Ogles asserted in a post on X last week that "Muslims don't belong in American society," and that, "Pluralism is a lie."
Hospital cyberattacks threaten patient safety
If you watched a recent episode of "The Pitt" on Max, a streaming medical drama about life inside a high-pressure emergency department, you saw how quickly a hospital can spiral during a cyberattack. It made for gripping television. But in Mississippi, it was not a script. It was real life.
After a ransomware attack hit the University of Mississippi Medical Center, clinics across the state closed. Elective procedures were canceled. Phone systems and emails went down. Emergency care continued, but access to electronic medical records was disrupted.
When a hospital's systems fail, the impact goes far beyond IT. It affects real people waiting for care. That is why hospital cyberattacks are no longer just a tech problem. They are a public safety issue.
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Hospitals cannot afford downtime. When systems fail, patient care is immediately affected, and the pressure to restore operations is intense. Ricardo Amper, founder and CEO of Incode Technologies, a digital identity verification and biometric authentication company, explains the reality.
"Hospitals are in a uniquely difficult position. If systems go down, patient care is immediately affected. That creates real pressure to restore operations fast, which is why ransomware groups often target healthcare." He points to another major factor driving hospital cyberattacks. "Hospitals hold some of the most sensitive data that exists, including medical records, identity information and insurance details. That combination of urgency and high-value data makes them very attractive targets."
Healthcare systems also rely on vendors and service providers. One weak link can open the door. "In healthcare, you're only as secure as the entire ecosystem around you," Amper said.
Many people imagine hackers breaking through firewalls. That still happens. But today, attackers often target people instead of systems. "What we're seeing more and more is that attacks aren't always about breaking into systems, they're about tricking people," Amper said.
Artificial intelligence (AI) has made impersonation easier and scalable. Criminals can clone voices, generate convincing emails or create deepfake videos that appear to come from a trusted doctor, vendor or IT administrator. "AI doesn't replace social engineering, it supercharges it."
In practical terms, that might mean an employee receives what looks like a legitimate request to reset a password or approve a login. One click can open the door. "An employee is tricked into giving up credentials or approving a fraudulent authentication request. The attacker logs in as a legitimate user, and from there, they move quietly through internal systems," Amper explained. Because the activity appears to come from a real employee, it may go undetected until significant damage is done.
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Inside a hospital, speed matters. Decisions happen quickly, and staff move from one urgent task to the next. That constant pressure creates opportunities for attackers who rely on deception. "Healthcare professionals are focused on patients, not cybersecurity. They work in high-pressure environments where speed matters. That urgency can make it easier for attackers to exploit trust or distraction," Amper said.
Many hospitals also operate with legacy systems layered over time. Security was often added after the fact rather than built in from the start. That complexity increases risk. He also challenges how leaders think about the problem. "One misconception is thinking of cybersecurity as just an IT problem," Amper said.
Today's hospitals depend on digital systems for intake, diagnostics and billing. When those systems fail, care delivery suffers. "Cybersecurity today is fundamentally about operational resilience. It's about keeping the hospital running safely and continuously."
When a hospital is breached, the exposed data often goes beyond a credit card number. "Breaches can expose medical histories, Social Security numbers, insurance information, billing details and contact data," Amper said.
That combination is powerful. Criminals can use it for identity fraud, insurance fraud and highly targeted scams. Unlike a credit card, a medical identity cannot simply be replaced. "Stolen medical data can't simply be canceled and replaced. That makes it especially valuable and long-lasting in criminal markets."
The impact may not show up right away. "The impact isn't always immediate; it can surface months or even years later."
Identity now sits at the center of cybersecurity. "Identity has become the front line of cybersecurity. If an attacker can successfully impersonate a trusted user, many traditional defenses can be bypassed," Amper said. Stronger identity verification, layered authentication and systems that can detect impersonation or deepfakes are becoming essential. The more certain a hospital is about who is accessing its systems, the harder it becomes for attackers to move quietly.
After a hospital breach, many patients worry about whether their data has been sold or shared. One simple step is checking whether your email address appears in known data breaches. You can visit haveibeenpwned.com and enter your email address into the search bar. The site will show whether your information has appeared in past breaches tied to that email. If your email appears in a breach, take action immediately. Change passwords for affected accounts and make sure each account uses a unique password.
If you receive a breach notification letter, do not panic. But do act. Amper offers clear guidance. "First, stay calm but take it seriously. Read the notice carefully and enroll in any credit or identity monitoring services offered."
Then take practical steps right away:
"If something feels off, contact the hospital directly using official contact information. Don't rely on links or numbers provided in unexpected messages." He adds one final reminder. "Take your medical identity as seriously as your financial identity. Monitor your records, question anything unfamiliar and stay alert."
Even if everything appears normal right now, take steps to secure your accounts. Credential leaks often surface weeks or months later.
Taking these steps now can prevent a hospital breach from turning into long-term identity damage later.
When hospital cyberattacks disrupt care, the consequences ripple across entire communities. Appointments get canceled. Surgeries are delayed. Families worry. This is not only about stolen records. It is about trust in the healthcare system. Technology has transformed medicine. It has also created new risks. The challenge now is building resilience into every layer of care. Because the next cyberattack will not feel like a TV episode. It will feel personal.
And that raises an uncomfortable question. If your local hospital went offline tomorrow, would you trust that your medical identity and your care are truly protected? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com.
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AI smart glasses could generate fake photos instantly
Smart glasses are gaining new momentum thanks to artificial intelligence (AI). Companies like Google, Meta, Samsung and possibly Apple are exploring AI-powered glasses that combine cameras, speakers, voice assistants and computer vision in a wearable device.
At first glance, the features sound familiar. Smart glasses can take photos, give directions, answer questions and help you navigate the world hands-free. However, a recent demo hints at something much bigger.
These glasses may soon generate or alter photos instantly. In other words, the image you capture may no longer reflect what was actually there.
That raises an important question: If AI can change a photo the moment it is taken, how do we know what is real anymore?
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During a demo of upcoming smart glasses, Google's Dieter Bohn showed how the device could capture a photo and modify it using AI. The prototype, shown as Android XR glasses with a display, connects to Google's generative AI tools, including Google Gemini and an experimental image generator called Nano Banana.
In the demonstration, Bohn asked the glasses to take a photo of people in the room. Then he gave another command. He asked the system to place those people in front of the famous church in Barcelona that he could not remember by name.
Within moments, the AI produced a new image showing the group standing in front of the Sagrada Família. The people in the photo never traveled to Spain. The background came from AI. To someone viewing the image later, it could look like a real travel photo.
The hardware approach behind these devices looks similar across the industry.
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This design mirrors products like the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses, which combine sunglasses with an AI assistant and camera. Those glasses already allow users to capture photos, livestream video and ask questions using voice commands. However, the editing tools currently available inside Meta's glasses focus more on artistic effects. For example, the system can transform photos into a cartoon or painting style. The goal is creative expression rather than photorealistic manipulation. Google's demo hints at something different. It shows how AI can place people into entirely new scenes that never happened.
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AI-generated images already exist across social media. Smartphones have also introduced powerful editing tools. Google's Pixel phones, for example, have leaned heavily into AI photography with tools that remove objects, adjust lighting and generate backgrounds.
The difference with smart glasses is speed. The technology removes the delay between taking a photo and editing it. Instead of capturing an image and opening editing software later, the AI can change the photo immediately. That could make altered images far more common. Photos that once served as proof of where someone was or what happened may become harder to trust.
It is important to note that the Google demo was short and carefully staged. The company acknowledged that parts of the video were edited. That suggests the AI process may take longer in real-world conditions.
There is also the question of reliability. Generative AI tools sometimes produce mistakes, strange artifacts or unrealistic details. Still, even an imperfect system could change how people interact with cameras and images. As the technology improves, the gap between real and AI-generated photos may shrink.
Smart glasses could soon become another everyday device. That means the way we capture and share images may shift again. If these tools become common, you may start seeing photos that were generated or heavily modified by AI. A picture posted online may look like a real moment from someone's life. In reality, it could be a mix of real people and AI-generated scenery. That does not mean every image is fake. It does mean digital images may carry less proof than they once did. Understanding how AI editing works can help you approach viral photos, travel shots or dramatic images with a healthy level of skepticism.
AI editing tools are becoming easier to use. That means altered images may appear more often online. A few habits can help you avoid being misled.
If a photo looks unusually polished or dramatic, pause before assuming it is real. AI images often create scenes that feel cinematic or unusually clean.
AI systems sometimes struggle with small elements. Check hands, reflections, shadows and background objects for strange shapes or mismatched lighting.
If a photo spreads quickly online, try to trace the original source. Reverse image search can reveal if the picture appeared somewhere else first.
AI tools can place people into locations they have never visited. A convincing background does not guarantee that the moment actually happened.
AI-generated images can appear in fake travel posts, romance scams or misleading news claims. If a photo appears alongside urgent requests for money or emotional stories, take time to verify it before reacting. Avoid clicking suspicious links and consider using strong antivirus software that can block malicious websites and scam pages before they load. Get my picks for the best 2026 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android & iOS devices at Cyberguy.com
Photos once served as strong evidence of where someone was or what occurred. With generative AI, an image may be a mix of real people and computer-generated scenes.
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Smart glasses promise convenience, hands-free computing and powerful AI tools. At the same time, they blur the line between photography and digital creation. Technology keeps pushing toward a world where capturing a moment and generating one can happen in the same instant. The devices themselves may become smaller and smarter. The challenge may be deciding how much we trust the images they produce.
So here is the question worth asking. If AI glasses can create realistic photos of places you've never visited, will pictures still count as proof of reality? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com
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America's UFO-inspired ice-cream treat turns 75 — and it's still flying off shelves
Carvel is marking a milestone in ice cream history as its signature Flying Saucer sandwich — inspired by America's 1950s-era UFO craze — turns 75 this week.
Billed as the "original round ice cream sandwich," the Flying Saucer features soft-serve vanilla sandwiched between two chocolate wafers. Created by founder Tom Carvel, it debuted in 1951.
The treat's name and shape were inspired by the UFO obsession sweeping the country at the time, according to the company.
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In 1947, a pilot's widely publicized report of a "flying saucer" sighting sparked hundreds of similar claims across the U.S., according to History.com and historical accounts.
This led to a full-blown cultural fixation heading into the 1950s, when Carvel's Flying Saucer launched along with the opening of the company's 100th store, according to Westchester magazine.
The milestone followed Carvel's founding in 1934, when Tom Carvel began selling melting ice cream roadside after his truck broke down in Hartsdale, New York, according to reports.
Customers embraced the texture, later branded as "soft serve," helping to launch what became the country's first retail ice-cream franchise.
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"From Tom Carvel's first roadside stand in 1934 to the creation of the Flying Saucer during the 1950s UFO craze, our brand has always embraced a spirit of imagination and fun," Marissa Sharpless, Carvel's vice president of marketing, said in a company news release.
The dessert is one of Carvel's most recognizable menu items, alongside its novelty ice-cream cakes, with over two million flying off shelves last year.
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"The Flying Saucer endured the test of time because it is simple, nostalgic and the taste has remained unchanged," the company told Fox News Digital. "It is a treat that resonates across generations, one that parents pass down to their kids, who become fans themselves because it tastes just as good as it did 75 years ago."
The Friday anniversary coincides with the first day of spring, with Carvel offering the treat for 75 cents at participating locations.
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Carvel is also leaning into the treat's out-of-this-world theme with oversized Flying Saucer inflatables that have "crash-landed" at three historic shop locations in Coney Island, New York; Massapequa, New York; and West Palm Beach, Florida.
The sites were chosen for their ties to the brand's history. The Coney Island shop has been operated by the same family for four generations, the Massapequa location reflects Carvel's New York roots, and the Florida store was once used by Carvel to test new products during the winter, according to the company.
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Today, Carvel has more than 300 U.S. locations and hundreds more worldwide.
Beyond the one-day promotion, loyalty members can purchase a six-pack of Flying Saucers for $7.50 this weekend, while a weekday deal offers buy-one, get-one 50% off six-packs Monday through Thursday.
'Baywatch' star Nicole Eggert undergoes major cancer surgery after alarming test results
Nicole Eggert has undergone surgery after doctors found early signs of another cancer.
The "Baywatch" actress, 54, has been battling breast cancer since 2023, but in an update she shared on social media, she revealed that recent test results showed that the cancer could be spreading. She made the decision to get a full hysterectomy.
"We can give in to our fear and anxiety, or we can surrender to this great mystery with courage," she wrote on Instagram. "What a journey. Test results showed early signs of more cancer. I am grateful to my doctors for keeping such a close eye on me."
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She explained that "Full Hysterectomy eliminates at least 7 different types of cancers," and shared a photo showing the new scars from the procedure. She added several hashtags to the post, including "uterine cancer" and "get screened."
In December 2023, after experiencing some unexplained weight gain and pain in her left breast, Eggert was diagnosed with stage 2 cribriform carcinoma breast cancer, a rare form of the disease.
Soon after, she underwent her first mastectomy — she later explained that she'd wanted to do a double mastectomy at the time, but her doctor advised that if she just had one breast removed, she'd be able to get into treatment faster, and her immune system wouldn't take as big a hit, so she agreed.
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Over a year later, in August 2025, she had her other breast removed, and surgeons performed a reconstruction. She shared the news in another candid Instagram post, taking a selfie of her midriff and writing, "Had a mastectomy with reconstruction on Thursday. How was ur weekend?"
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In an interview with Fox News Digital in November, Eggert said, "I'm good right now. I'm testing negative for any disease. So, that's fabulous. It's a month-to-month thing. So it's like, I get a clear bill of health, and then I enjoy the rest of the month, and then we do it all over again. So you know, it never kind of ends. It's always this journey. But I am not complaining. So far, everything is still looking good, and markers are clear."
It seems that the actress knew a hysterectomy was on the table. She previously told Fox News Digital that after healing from the mastectomy and breast reconstruction, she'd either have a hysterectomy or begin hormone therapy. According to the Cleveland Clinic, most cribriform carcinoma breast cancer cases are estrogen receptor-positive, occurring when "high levels of estrogen in breast cancer cells help cancer grow and spread."
As she explained to The U.S. Sun in December, her type of cancer is something she's going to be dealing with for the rest of her life.
"The worst, the funniest advice is people will say, ‘In a year, you will look back, and it’ll be behind you,'" she said. "And it’s not, it’s a forever thing. It’s forever."
Iranian man, 2nd person arrested after allegedly trying to enter UK nuclear missile base: report
Two people were arrested after allegedly unsuccessfully attempting to enter HM Naval Base Clyde in Scotland on Thursday, authorities confirmed to Fox News Digital.
One suspect was an Iranian man, while the other was a woman of unknown nationality, The Telegraph reported.
"Around 5pm on Thursday, 19 March, 2026, we were made aware of two people attempting to enter HM Naval Base Clyde," Police Scotland said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "A 34-year-old man and 31-year-old woman have been arrested in connection and enquiries are ongoing."
The Telegraph reported that the man was Iranian, while the woman's nationality was not immediately known. Citing the Times, the Telegraph said the suspects were turned away from the base because they lacked the correct passes and were later arrested nearby for allegedly "acting suspiciously in the vicinity."
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A Royal Navy spokesperson said in a statement to Fox News Digital, "Police Scotland have arrested two people who unsuccessfully attempted to enter HM Naval Base Clyde on Thursday 19 March. As the matter is subject to an ongoing investigation, we will not comment further."
HM Naval Base Clyde — commonly known as Faslane — is considered the primary base for the United Kingdom's missile fleet.
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The Royal Navy says the base is home "to the core of the Submarine Service, including the nation's nuclear deterrent, and the new generation of hunter-killer submarines."
The U.K. Parliament says the Royal Navy currently operates a fleet of nine submarines, with the entire fleet based at HM Naval Base Clyde.
"Five of those are conventionally-armed nuclear-powered attack submarines of the Astute class. A further four are ballistic missiles submarines (SSBN) of the Vanguard class that comprise the UK’s submarine-based nuclear deterrent," it added.
GOP sheriff leading California poll rips Newsom’s ‘love affair’ with criminals
Sheriff Chad Bianco, a Republican who is ranked at the top of recent California gubernatorial polls, believes that Californians finally have had enough and are ready to end Gov. Gavin Newsom and state Democratic leaders’ "sick and twisted love affair with criminals."
A poll released Wednesday by the Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies shows that Bianco ranked a close second at 16% among support for candidates running for California governor. Fellow Republican Steve Hilton was ranked first within margin of error at 17%.
Both Republicans are ahead of the two top Democratic names, Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., and former Rep. Katie Porter, who are each at 13%.
Bianco, who leads one of the largest sheriff’s offices in the U.S., said in an interview with Fox News Digital that the shocking poll has a simple explanation: California has been prioritizing criminals and illegal immigrants above its own citizens. And after years under Newsom and decades of one-party Democratic rule, he said California is "worse off than it ever has been."
Bianco and other Republicans are gaining traction in early polling as crime, cost of living and immigration policies emerge as defining issues in California’s 2026 governor’s race. The state’s handling of public safety and quality-of-life concerns could be reshaping the political landscape in a traditionally Democratic stronghold, creating an opening for GOP candidates to compete.
"We're leading in these polls because we are offering a better California," Bianco said. "We are offering a commonsense California, and it's resonating with people."
Meanwhile, he said that Newsom and the Democrats’ "absolute refusal" to enforce the law is choking out California businesses.
"It's no longer a cost of doing business," he said. "It's driving them out of business."
"The weather only keeps you in California for so long," he went on. "You can't function here if you're not safe. Our farming community is getting robbed blind, their equipment's being stolen, their produce is being stolen … (and) our regular businesses are being robbed blind."
Bianco granted that some statistics show crime is down. However, he asserted that this "makes it worse" because criminal classifications are being changed to obscure the true extent of crime in California.
In 2014, before Newsom's time in the governor's mansion, California voters voted in favor of a proposition that reduced the penalties for some crimes, such as drug possession and shoplifting, from felonies to misdemeanors.
"Things that were a crime 14 years ago are no longer a crime, so they don't get reported," said Bianco. "Things that used to be crimes aren't crimes, but we're still feeling it."
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From his time as Riverside sheriff and speaking with other law enforcement leaders, Bianco believes that California politicians have effectively tied law enforcement’s hands behind their backs.
"If people are not safe, if people's kids aren't safe at school, if they're not safe in the park, if people aren't safe going to the grocery store at night, they're not going to want to live here. And that's why, for the last five years in a row, California has lost residents."
That, Bianco said, is where California’s sanctuary policies enter.
California prohibits state and local law enforcement from using resources to enforce or investigate federal immigration violations and restricts cooperation with ICE, except in certain cases, including for individuals convicted of specified serious or qualifying offenses.
California also restricts immigration enforcement in sensitive locations like schools and hospitals by requiring a judicial warrant for access to nonpublic areas and limiting institutional cooperation with federal authorities. The state also has passed a law requiring agents to show identification and limiting the use of face coverings, though its enforcement has been challenged and remains legally contested.
"They know it's a disaster; they refuse to stop it," he said. "So, instead, they import illegal immigrants into the state and then give them free stuff on our backs. They take all our taxpayer money and give them free healthcare, free medical, free school, free everything, free money to live on."
"Everyone is just tired of it," he went on, noting, "even Democrats know they can't vote Democrat this time."
Meanwhile, Bianco posited that the path back to sanity in California is being led by law enforcement.
He has been endorsed by a slate of 52 law enforcement leaders and groups, including the Deputy Sheriffs' Association of San Diego County and the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC), which is the largest law enforcement organization in the state and represents more than 86,000 public safety members and more than 960 associations.
Notably, PORAC also endorsed Democrat Antonio Villaraigosa in the race.
"Law enforcement is completely behind me," said Bianco.
"California is in dire, desperate search of someone that they can trust that is going to be honest and transparent with them," he said. "They all realize, if you employ common sense, send the law guy that's been doing it for so long, to fix the corruption and the crime."
Fox News Digital reached out to Newsom for comment but did not receive a statement.
A rumored frontrunner for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, Newsom has repeatedly emphasized that crime in California is on the decline.
Newsom's office recently released a statement showing that during his tenure California has invested $1.7 billion "to fight crime, help local governments hire more police, and improve public safety."
Newsom's office said that his 2023 allocation of $267 million to 55 communities to combat retail crime was "part of the largest-ever state investment to fight organized retail crime."
Commenting on this investment, Newsom said in a January press release, "These operations continue to send a clear message: California will not tolerate organized crime that preys on working families, small businesses, and local communities."
Washington student leader targeted with racist threats after starting TPUSA chapter
The president of a Washington state Turning Point USA chapter said he expected political debate when he started the group, not harassment targeting him and his family.
Geonwoo Lee and Michael Reihing, students at Henry M. Jackson High School, launched their TPUSA chapter to carry on the movement's mission. Lee, the club’s president, said that within 24 hours of the launch, anonymous hate pages began appearing online.
Lee, who is of Asian descent, told "Fox & Friends First" he has been "compared to people like Mao and Kim Jong Un."
"Multiple hate pages got made of me. I received dozens of hostile messages on both my club and personal accounts," he added.
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Lee said online critics "weaponized" his ethnicity against him, while others labeled his club "racist, fascist and white supremacist." One message included a racial slur and warned that Lee and his family were "one ICE report away" from being removed from the country.
Still, Lee remains committed to the chapter, citing his faith as a motivator.
"As a Christian, I believe that I have a duty to fight for what is good and what is right. And I know that takes a lot of conviction," he added.
Reihing said the chapter was started after TPUSA founder Charlie Kirk’s death last year. He feels a "civic duty" to uphold and grow the message Kirk championed.
"In a world where there's so much hate and there's so much evil, you being able to look past differences and be able to communicate is one of the most beautiful things," Reihing said.
Other TPUSA chapters have reported similar harassment. Amy Rose Lombardo, of the Northern Arizona University chapter, said her members have faced increasing incivility.
"A woman came by the table and dropped off a note that was a depiction of Charlie's murder and the comments on it [about] free speech, and only a good Nazi is a dead Nazi," she said in December.
The hostility follows the killing of Kirk, who was shot during an event at Utah Valley University last year. Twenty-two-year-old Tyler Robinson is currently facing charges in connection to the shooting.
VCU coach praises student journalists after historic March Madness comeback: 'Best in the country'
After completing the largest comeback in the history of the first round of March Madness, No. 11 VCU head coach Phil Martelli Jr. made it a point to shout out specific journalists.
Ben Rekosh, the director and on-air commentator for WVCW Sports, the school's radio station, was in the middle of asking a question to Martelli about their comeback over No. 6 UNC when Martelli interrupted.
"I am gonna shout you guys out. I know there's a lot of professional media, our student media, the best in the country. They are unreal. Unreal, unreal," Martelli said. "Three of these guys drove in a snowstorm — I'm not sure why they did it — to Davidson to cover us in Davidson. They came out to St. Louis, they've been everywhere along the way."
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Martelli did put the reporters on blast, though, saying they had to miss a game for Valentine's Day.
"We won't talk about that. I understand young love is young love," Martelli joked. "But this crew right here, I told them in Pittsburgh, I'll tell them again, I cannot thank you guys enough. You are what this is about, right there. The rest of these [media members] are getting paid — not enough. They don't get paid enough, but they get paid to be here — they're not paid to be here, and they show up every single day, every single game, and I can't thank you guys (enough)."
Rekosh said he appreciated the kind words and went right back to asking his question, the last of the conference.
UNC was up by 19 with about 15 minutes left in the game, but the Rams were never dead, and they were carried by Terrence Hill Jr., who tallied 34 points on 13-of-23 shooting, including 7-of-10 from three. Twenty-three of those points were in the second half and overtime, including the game-winning 3-pointer.
Still, the job wasn’t finished, as Henri Veesaar was fouled in the lane on the other end and sent to the line for two free throws. With an 80-78 deficit, he had the perfect chance to tie it up, but he missed the first attempt. That was the end for the Tar Heels, as they hung their heads when the clock hit zero.
It was VCU’s first NCAA Tournament game win since 2016, and they needed to shoot 62% from the field in the second half, including 7-of-10 from three, to post a 47-36 score across those 20 minutes to force overtime.
Fox News' Scott Thompson contributed to this report.
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Spring break hot spot declares state of emergency, curfew after rowdy takeovers spark mass arrests
A popular Florida spring break destination has declared a state of emergency stemming from several days of chaos leading to over 100 arrests. Additionally, five shootings were reported throughout Volusia County over the same timeframe.
The City of Daytona Beach issued the declaration, along with a seven-day overnight curfew for minors, in response to several recent incidents involving spring breakers wreaking havoc on the area, according to FOX 35.
"Daytona Beach should no longer position itself as a Spring Break destination," Daytona Beach Police Chief Jakari Young said.
"It is not a decision against tourism, but a decision against unsanctioned high-risk activity that strains resources, disrupts our community and places unnecessary demands on public safety personnel."
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The move is reportedly in response to thousands of college-aged beachgoers descending on the sandy shores for unauthorized beach "takeover events" organized on social media, FOX 35 reported.
"We’re focusing in that core area with the kids that are out there underage drinking, smoking weed, all that stuff, so that we have tools to be able to get them off the street," Young added.
Last weekend, countless spring breakers arrived to partake in the unsanctioned event, draining resources and putting strain on local authorities attempting to maintain order.
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In response to the chaos, Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood declared various special event zones throughout Daytona Beach, FOX 35 reported. The move gives authorities the ability to double fines and citations, impound vehicles for up to 72 hours and issue occupancy limits on the beach.
Authorities made more than 130 arrests last weekend, including 84 in Daytona Beach and 49 in New Smyrna Beach.
Chitwood is also looking to prosecute organizers of the unsanctioned events promoted on social media after video of thousands of spring breakers frantically running from the beach went viral, with initial reports indicating the crowd was responding to the sound of gunshots in the area.
"We're going to be the first county — and my attorneys are working on it now — we are coming after you financially," Chitwood said in a news conference earlier this week, according to FOX 35.
"And if I could come after you criminally, I would. So, don't sit behind a keyboard in Georgia or Orlando or wherever and think you're going to do these truck events and these takeover events, because it's not going to happen. There is a way to do business. Get permits and do things the right way."
Chitwood later added there were no reports of gunshots on the beach and the source of the crowd’s panic was due to the sound of individuals smashing water bottles.
Officials have also noted that while they were aware of last Saturday’s takeover being promoted on social media, the department lacked the resources to adequately calm the chaos.
"It’s not like these folks RSVP," Young reportedly said. "So it’s somewhat of a guessing game as to how many people are actually showing up, and we do our best to make sure we have resources out there, but truth be told, with the amount of people that were in town this weekend, I literally have, have about 222 sworn officers."
"Even if I had deployed all 222 sworn officers, in comparison with what we were dealing with, we were still grossly outnumbered, and there were still going to be some incidents like we were seeing on social media."
The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office and Daytona Beach Police Department did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.