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Mark Cuban credits his 'disgusting' sandwich for helping him boost protein and beat aging
Mark Cuban is known for his bold business moves. But his go-to lunch — which he says helps boost protein and supports his strategy for living long — might be his most surprising choice yet.
The billionaire entrepreneur shared what he called a "disgusting" but effective meal during a recent appearance on Robin Arzón's "Project Swagger" podcast at South by Southwest earlier this month.
"I know this is going to sound so gross … and it is disgusting," Cuban, 67, admitted in the interview.
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The meal, he said, even sends his 16-year-old son fleeing the kitchen.
The longtime "Shark Tank" investor said that, when making lunch at home, he fills egg white wraps with canned baby clams and tops them with honey.
The Texas-based father of three said he's shifted from a vegetarian to a pescatarian diet to boost his iron levels — and said the unusual combination is all about efficiency and nutrition.
Cuban said the egg white wraps contain about 50 calories and 11 grams of protein.
A serving of baby clams, meanwhile, adds roughly 80 calories and 14 grams of protein, plus iron.
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The honey, he said, makes the meal more palatable and provides a quick source of carbohydrates for energy.
He also drizzles honey on his go-to breakfast, which is a simple bowl of cornflakes, he told Arzón.
Cuban has a simple rule he applies to his meals, he added.
"My kids are 16, 19 and 22, and their whole lives growing up, I used to tell them the food rule," he said, laughing. "If you like one thing, and you like another thing, and you put them together, you're going to like it a lot more."
A shocked Arzón responded, "I'm not sure many of us are convinced."
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Online users agreed. "I'm tempted to try the clam thing even [though] it sounds terrible," one woman said in a YouTube comment following a video of the interview.
Another suggested that Cuban try the clams the Italian way, with pasta, olive oil, garlic and lemon.
The bizarre lunch, however, apparently fits with Cuban's broader longevity philosophy.
In the interview, he said aging has forced him to get more precise about how food, workouts and supplements affect his body, and he specifically described the wrap as a post-workout protein boost.
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While Cuban's combination may sound strange, it's not entirely off-base, a nutrition expert told Fox News Digital.
"Is it disgusting? Yes. Is there anything nutritionally wrong with it? No," said Robin DeCicco, a New York-based certified holistic nutritionist. "He's right. Canned shellfish like clams, mussels and oysters are some of the highest in absorbable iron and are also high in protein."
She also pointed out that the low-calorie, low-fat lean protein egg white wraps are a "solid choice."
But DeCicco noted there are a few caveats.
"The one thing to watch with clams is sodium. If you're eating them frequently, look for low-sodium or no-salt-added options," she said.
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The honey also raised some eyebrows.
"He's using it as a carbohydrate source, but it's more likely to spike blood sugar compared to complex carbs," DeCicco said.
"You could use more nutrient-dense carbs like whole grains, fruit or starchy vegetables," she suggested.
Perhaps the biggest issue, according to DeCicco, is what's missing from Cuban's plate.
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"There's not a single vegetable in this meal — or in his breakfast," she said.
"Vegetables are critical for fiber, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, which are all linked to disease prevention, gut health and longevity."
DeCicco offered a simple fix to level up his "vile clamwich."
She said that "if he's going to eat this, at least add something like lettuce, tomato, sprouts or broccoli to get some fiber in."
Fox News Digital reached out to Cuban's team for comment.
Gavin Rossdale says co-parenting with Gwen Stefani is like a ‘two-lane highway' that never merges
Gavin Rossdale compares his co-parenting relationship with Gwen Stefani to a "two-lane" highway that doesn't merge.
During an interview with Fox News Digital, the Bush guitarist talked about his relationship with his ex-wife and how they raise their kids: Kingston, Zuma and Apollo.
"It's a very, it is an interesting kind of… it's a two-lane highway, you know, but they don't ever seem to merge, which is fine," Rossdale said.
The English musician explained what he meant by a "two-lane highway" and explained that it's each of them doing the best they can to raise their children.
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"Probably doing the best she can, and I'm doing the best I can. And the kids are growing up, so I'm a proud proponent of the system. It's fine," he said.
When it comes to raising his kids, Rossdale's biggest priority is not to raise "jerks."
"Making them likable. I think that if you've got kids that are unlikable, they've got a tough life ahead, you know. Life is hard enough without being a jerk, without being kind of aware of other people, mindful of other people, considerate of other people, empathetic," he began.
WATCH: Gavin Rossdale says co-parenting with Gwen Stefani is a 'two-lane highway'
Rossdale said that he tries to be an example for his kids and how they should show up in people's lives around them.
"And so all those things that I try to do my best in my life to be... Just try to show by example with my kids, consistent friends, consistent people around and a sort of a steady approach to life," he said.
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Rossdale explained that there's so much pressure on the younger generation, and he sees that through the eyes of his kids.
"I feel connected to the pressure that young people have in terms of what to do. And if you go to college, what the hell are you gonna do in college, and then how are you going to pay off your student loans, and how are going to go into the workplace? And it just seems very, very hard for people. Very, very, hard. And I'm not sure if it's getting easier," he said.
WATCH: Gavin Rossdale says his biggest priority is to not raise his kids to be 'jerks'
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Rossdale thanks God for finding his life path years ago, which is being the lead singer and rhythm guitarist for the British post-grunge rock band Bush.
Rossdale and his fellow Bush band members are heading to Stagecoach this year. Speaking to Fox News Digital, Rossdale said he's not afraid to perform at a country music festival because he plans on bringing "good energy."
"I think it just comes down to playing well and being enthusiastic and having a good energy. And if you bring good energy, there's no reason why people can't respond," he began.
WATCH: Gavin Rossdale plans to bring 'good energy' to Stagecoach
Stagecoach 2026 is scheduled to take place from Friday, April 24, through Sunday, April 26, 2026, at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. Bush performs on Saturday, April 25th.
Charles Barkley tees off on alleged treatment of 'amazing immigrants'
Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley used a segment about UConn Huskies star Alex Karaban to go on a political rant during CBS’ broadcast of March Madness on Sunday.
CBS featured Karaban in a piece about his family. His mother, Olga, came to Massachusetts from Ukraine with her parents and grandparents in 1996. His father, Alexei, immigrated to the U.S. from Belarus on a work visa in 2001.
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After the segment aired, Barkley lamented the alleged treatment of legal immigrants.
"I want to be careful with my words right now because this is a really touchy subject for me," he said. "I love that kid and his family, but the way some of these other immigrants are getting treated in our country right now is a travesty and a disgrace. I think there’s a difference between amazing immigrants and criminal immigrants. I think what’s going on in our country, what we’re doing to some of these amazing immigrants, is really unfortunate and it’s really sad.
"And that’s a great immigrant story. We have a lot of great immigrant stories out there that their stories need to be told, but some of the stuff that’s happening to immigrants in our country right now is really unfortunate, and it’s really unfair. But immigrants built this country, and we should admire them and respect them."
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Barkley didn’t cite any example of legal immigrants being treated poorly in the U.S.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has routinely announced arrests of criminal illegal immigrants who have been accused of heinous crimes in the U.S.
Still, DHS and agencies like Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) routinely come under fire for their tactics in arresting illegal immigrants.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani offered fresh criticism of ICE ahead of a "No Kings" rally.
"We're making clear that no one is above the law in this city, that everyone has to follow the rule of law," Mamdani said. "I have made clear to the president, both in our private conversations and our public conversations, about the fact that I believe that ICE is a rogue agency."
Mamdani added that he believes ICE is "reckless" and "delivers nothing toward the furthering of the cause of public safety."
Fox News’ Alexandra Koch contributed to this report.
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Twins manager ejected after exploding over timing of ABS challenge vs Orioles
Minnesota Twins manager Derek Shelton became the first manager to be ejected over the new Automated Balls and Strikes (ABS) system on Sunday in a loss against the Baltimore Orioles.
The Twins were trying to rally in the top of the ninth inning. Minnesota had a runner on first with Josh Bell at the plate going up against Ryan Helsley with one out. It appeared that Helsley threw a 3-2 pitch outside the zone, issuing a walk to Bell, which would have put two runners on base. As Bell walked to first base, Helsley pointed to his head and called for a challenge.
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Under the ABS review, the pitch was reversed and called strike three.
Shelton was livid as he came out of the dugout. He argued that Helsley didn’t challenge the pitch quick enough. After a few moments of yelling, Shelton was ejected from the game.
"I didn’t think Helsley tapped his cap quick enough," Shelton told reporters after the game, via MLB.com. "Maybe he did, maybe he didn’t, but I didn’t feel he did. I feel like it’s gotta be something within the three seconds, and I didn’t think it was there. But the umpiring crew thought it was."
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Helsley said he could see why Shelton was angry and added he was "confused" at first because he didn’t think the umpire saw him tap his head to signal a challenge.
He said Laz Diaz, the second base umpire, stood up for him.
"I can respect Shelton for trying to not get him to do it there, because it did seem like it was a little long in that moment," he added.
Baltimore won the game, 8-6. Orioles outfielder Tyler O’Neill hit his first home run of the season in the fourth inning off Bailey Ober.
Twins third baseman Royce Lewis hit his second home run of the year in the seventh inning.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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LSU infielder tosses bat sky-high after clutch home run in comeback win
LSU Tigers infielder Seth Dardar made the most of his clutch home run in the eighth inning against the Kentucky Wildcats on Sunday.
Dardar was at the plate in the bottom of the sixth inning with the Tigers down two runs. LSU had two men on base when he stepped up to the plate.
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He clobbered a home run to right field to give LSU an 11-10 lead. As he knew he got all of it, Dardar flipped his bat high into the air to put the exclamation point on the dinger.
LSU was down 7-0 going into the bottom of the third inning before they went on the comeback trail. The Tigers got the deficit down to within one run before Kentucky added three more runs in the fifth inning.
But after Dardar’s homer, LSU’s bullpen buckled down and didn’t give up any more runs.
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LSU won the game, 17-10, and took the series against Kentucky.
"Even down 7-0, our players were confident they were going to come back in this game," LSU head coach Jay Johnson said after the game, via the school’s website. "I’m very proud of the way they competed; they gave their all throughout the game and earned a great victory."
Dardar, who played at Kansas State and Columbia before transferring to LSU for the 2026 season, was 3-for-5 with a double, home run and four RBI.
LSU improved to 19-10 on the season and 4-5 against SEC opponents. Kentucky fell to 21-6 and 5-4 in the SEC.
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Communists, Democrats use #NoKings rally to call for May Day strike: 'Shut it down'
From Times Square to here in Minnesota's state capital, communist and socialist activists at the nationwide "No Kings" protests escalated their anti-America campaign and openly called for a nationwide economic strike on May 1, an international communist holiday known as May Day, as key Democratic activists joined their call.
At the rally here in St. Paul, organizers, speakers and activists distributed communist literature, waved flags from socialist governments and revolutionary movements, and urged demonstrators to transform the day's protests into a nationwide shutdown of work, school and commerce.
By early Sunday, Press TV, the propaganda arm of the Islamic Republic of Iran, leveraged news of the protests to tell readers, "Regime change begins at home’: No Kings, No War protests held across US."
As Fox News Digital reported, about 500 organizations with an estimated combined annual revenue of about $3 billion sponsored and organized the demonstrations, creating a centralized protest apparatus even while organizers tried to market the activists as "grassroots."
The network included traditional Democratic advocacy organizations, like Indivisible, MoveOn and the American Federation of Teachers, alongside openly socialist and communist groups such as the Party for Socialism and Liberation, Freedom Road Socialist Organization and local chapters of the Communist Party USA, including the Twin Cities Communist Party USA club, which endorsed the St. Paul rally.
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Offstage at the celebrity-filled "No Kings" protest in St. Paul, activists with the Party for Socialism and Liberation sold a manifesto, "Socialist Reconstruction: A Better Future for the United States," filled with Marxist teachings.
Yards away, near the main stage, Kevin Dwire a candidate for the U.S. Senate from the Socialist Workers Party, sold copies of the "Communist Manifesto" by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, the 1847 work that would transform the next century's global politics. The group says it is "part of the continuity of revolutionary Marxism," tracing back to Marx, Vladimir Lenin and Leon Trotsky.
In the middle of the lawn, flags for the Islamic Republic of Iran, Venezuela and Cuba flew next to a flag of the Freedom Road Socialist Organization, a self-described Marxist group.
In the back of the lawn, a young man who identified himself only as "Mason" championed the teachings of the Revolutionary Communists of America. A young woman nearby sold copies of Socialist Alternative, which describes itself as a "revolutionary organization working to build a movement for a democratic, socialist society."
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Across the country, from Los Angeles to New York City, pro-communist Americans marched alongside traditional center-left Democrats in an alliance that many mainstream media outlets largely portrayed simply as anti-Trump protests.
The ideological adherents themselves, however, were not shy about their beliefs.
In Times Square, members of the Revolutionary Communists of America chanted: "There is only one solution — communist revolution," while waving red flags bearing the hammer and sickle.
The common refrain from these groups was a call for a nationwide strike on May 1, the traditional May Day holiday long embraced by communist and socialist movements as a day of mass political action.
At the St. Paul rally, that call received support from the stage.
Ezra Levin, the co-founder of Indivisible, the protest's key organizer, joined the communist call for a national strike and urged protesters to prepare for economic disruption on May Day, similar to a shutdown that saw limited success in Minneapolis during protests on Jan. 23 against Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
"I want everyone here to put this on their calendar… It is a tactical goal, an escalation… It is an economic show of force, inspired by Minnesota’s own day of truth and action," Levin told the crowd.
Levin continued: "On May 1, on May Day, we are saying, ‘No business as usual.’ No work, no school, no shopping. We’re going to show up and say, 'We’re putting workers over billionaires and kings.’"
While Indivisible has participated in May Day coalitions before, the prominence of socialist organizations in the protest ecosystem illustrates the growing influence of the far left within networks that overlap with mainstream Democratic political organizing.
Indivisible Project, a nonprofit whose work is often marketed with just the first word of the group's name, has received $5 million in recent years from billionaire George Soros' Open Society philanthropy arm.
Meanwhile, some of the openly pro-communist groups marching alongside Democratic activists are connected to a global activist network funded by Neville Roy Singham, an American-born tech tycoon now based in Shanghai, promoting messaging critical of U.S. democracy and sympathetic to China’s political model.
That network includes media and organizing hubs such as the People’s Forum, BreakThrough BT Media Inc.'s BreakThrough News, CodePink, the ANSWER Coalition and the Party for Socialism and Liberation, which have received funding and support through the Singham network.
Over the years, Singham, who sold his tech company for approximately $800 million in 2017, has provided $22.4 million to People's Forum, $1.3 million to CodePink and $1.1 million to BreakThrough BT Media Inc. The ANSWER Coalition and Party for Socialism and Liberation have received support through their relationships with the People's Forum.
The network has funded conferences, media outlets and activist organizations promoting narratives that portray the United States as a "fascist" and "hyper-imperialist" power while defending the authoritarian governments of China, North Korea, Venezuela, Cuba and the Islamic Republic of Iran.
The theme echoed throughout the protests, where demonstrators warned of rising "fascism" in the United States.
In the hours after the protests ended, the activist networks celebrated the demonstrations online. In Los Angeles, CodePink posted video showing its banner in the middle of a protest where demonstrators chanted: "Hey, hey, ho ho, Donald Trump has got to go."
BreakThrough News shared videos from protests in San Francisco, Washington, D.C., Houston and Gainesville, Florida, declaring: "Massive demonstrations took place as part of the ‘No Kings Day.’"
The outlet blasted what it described as Trump’s "right-wing agenda of endless wars and deportations."
The ANSWER Coalition circulated video showing Indivisible, CodePink and the Party for Socialism and Liberation marching together in Chicago, writing that the "people of Chicago take the streets to stand against Trump’s agenda."
Indivisible Chicago responded with three fire emojis, revealing the emerging synchronicity between traditionally Democratic groups and openly pro-communist organizations.
The ANSWER Coalition operates out of the People’s Forum in New York City, which also celebrated the demonstrations online with the caption, putting its stamp on the day: "No Kings Day NYC."
Leaders tied to some of these activist groups, including CodePink co-founders Jodie Evans and Medea Benjamin, have participated in delegations to Venezuela, Cuba, Iran, North Korea and China, strengthening relationships with governments frequently at odds with U.S. foreign policy. Evans married Singham in 2017, as he started funding this network in the U.S.
Back in St. Paul, even some socialist activists expressed skepticism about those alliances.
Dwire, the Socialist Workers Party leader selling copies of Marx’s manifesto, shook his head when discussing China’s political system. "China socialism is capitalism," he said.
The young activist from the Revolutionary Communists of America also distanced himself from China’s government, describing it as a betrayal of communist ideals, while he openly embraced communist ideology. "We are against imperialism," he told Fox News Digital.
As the rally wound down and crews dismantled stage equipment, the protest grounds began to empty.
A demonstrator propped a Party for Socialism and Liberation sign against a porta-toilet.
Nearby, two American flags lay discarded in the grass beside a heap of garbage bags, an emptied bag of Cheez-It visible among the trash.
Kyle Schmidbauer contributed to this report.
Doctor reveals secrets to lasting weight loss without counting calories
Weight loss is complex – and goes beyond counting calories, according to experts.
Dr. Jason Fung, a kidney specialist and author of the recent book "The Hunger Code," said lasting weight loss requires a shift in how people understand and respond to hunger.
"Most of the time, we focus on eating less or what we're eating, but that's not always a very good approach because it doesn't get to the root of the problem," he told Fox News Digital.
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"We eat because we're hungry, and we stop eating when we're full," Fung went on. "So if you think about the problem of overeating, it's really a problem of over-hunger."
If hunger didn’t exist, he said, it would be easier to eat the right foods or even participate in fasting – the key reason that GLP-1 medications, which suppress hunger, are so effective.
"Until you understand what hunger is – what causes it, how to deal with it – then you can't just eat less, because if you simply eat less, your hunger will increase," Fung said. "And then you're always fighting with yourself."
There are three different types of hunger: homeostatic, hedonic and conditioned hunger, Fung shared.
Homeostatic hunger, or physical hunger, is driven by hormones – the body’s natural indication that it requires food.
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"It’s important to understand the hormonal determinants of hunger and why you eat," he said. "And that includes things like insulin and cortisol."
For some people, lack of sleep can increase hunger in some people, as elevated cortisol levels from stress and fatigue drive the body to eat more, the expert noted.
Hedonic hunger is related to pleasure – eating when you want to, not because you’re physically hungry.
"That’s the idea of dessert," Fung said. "It's a rewarding experience. It sets off the pleasure centers in the brain, releases dopamine… and it can go too far."
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Ultraprocessed foods, including products with artificial chemicals and sweeteners, can create more hunger, making it harder to stop eating them.
Conditioned hunger is "social" hunger triggered by the environment.
"You go to the movies; you have to eat. You watch a sporting event; you have to eat," Fung said. "You watch TV; you have to eat," he said. "Everything is creating this conditioned hunger, and that’s the food noise a lot of people talk about."
"You have to start thinking about the broader implications of why you're actually eating what you're eating," he advised. "Why are you so hungry? That's the really important question."
Fung offered three "golden rules" for long-term weight loss.
Because of the way they’re formulated, ultraprocessed foods can trigger multiple types of hunger at once, Fung said. They tend to be less filling while also increasing the body’s drive to eat, making it easier to overconsume.
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Feeling full has "nothing to do" with calories, he noted.
"For example, you could eat a three-egg vegetable omelet, which might be 700 or 800 calories, and be quite full after breakfast," he said. "Or you could drink a sugary coffee plus a donut and still have the same 800 calories, but be hungry 30 minutes later."
Fasting is an eating pattern that alternates between periods of eating and not eating, and has been shown to support weight loss, improve metabolic health and help regulate hunger signals.
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Fasting can be done at any time during the day. Fung recommends setting a rule that you won’t eat during a specific period of time, such as while watching TV or after 7 p.m.
"Rules like that allow your body to digest," he said. "You digest the calories that you ate… and use those calories and release the body fat."
Equipping yourself with the proper habits and mindset starts with shifting your social and physical surroundings, according to Fung.
"Everywhere we go, we have all this conditioned hunger – but it's also very easy to eat all the time," he said. "You go to the coffee shop, but there are donuts and sandwiches."
Recognizing these temptations and finding a workaround – such as ordering coffee ahead, so there’s no extra time spent in front of the donut case – helps to prevent overeating, he suggested.
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Another example is employees feeling inclined to grab free bagels or cookies that are provided during an office meeting, which cues hedonic and conditioned hunger.
"Now you have to figure out how to redesign that physical and social environment, so that you have the proper mindsets and the proper habits to make you successful in the long term," Fung said.
I'm an Iranian wrestling champion — the IOC must start defending persecuted athletes
Another Iranian wrestler was executed — and once again, the IOC responded with the same words.
Whenever the International Olympic Committee speaks about the catastrophic human rights situation facing athletes, it repeats the same line: we cannot change the laws of countries.
But Iranian athletes have never asked you to change Iran’s laws.
They asked you to act based on your own rules — and that if a member of the Olympic movement violates those rules, you take action.
When you speak about "verifying" the execution of an athlete, it is deeply troubling. You risk giving space to the narrative of a regime that executes a 19-year-old wrestler.
Iranian athletes did not ask you to investigate every case or verify every victim. They asked for something much simpler: if you cannot fulfill your duties and enforce your own rules, then say it clearly and publicly.
Carefully chosen words and cautious statements do not protect athletes’ lives.
Our questions are simple:
Does depriving more than 45 million women in Iran of access to many sports violate your principle of gender equality — yes or no?
Does forcing Iranian athletes, for nearly half a century, to refuse competition against Israeli opponents violate your rules — yes or no?
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Do arrest, torture, execution and silencing athletes violate the Olympic Charter — yes or no?
The head of Iran’s National Olympic Committee is not an independent sports official. He is tied to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps — a U.S.-designated terrorist organization — and is a former bodyguard of the supreme leader.
When those overseeing athletes are connected to the same system that represses them, how can the Olympic Charter be upheld?
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How many more athletes must be executed, and how many more must be killed, before your conscience is moved?
I speak as an athlete and national team coach who was banned from competition and even from entering a wrestling hall. My younger brother, Saman, also a national team wrestler, was arrested, tortured and left with a brain injury.
As a child, I believed the IOC was the home of athletes — a place where we learn humanity and sportsmanship.
But over time, I came to see something different:
A place where relationships with governments are protected — even when athletes are not.
Let us be honest. Appointing a few Iranian athletes, offering symbolic positions or placing some in refugee teams does not replace responsibility.
We are realistic. The IOC’s mission is not to change governments.
But for Iranian athletes, its role has become something else: welcoming officials, overlooking clear violations and remaining silent in the face of injustice.
In the loss of our opportunities and the destruction of our dreams by the Islamic regime, your silence has had consequences.
In the imprisonment and killing of athletes, your silence has had consequences.
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You spoke of "quiet diplomacy."
Since the execution of Navid Afkari in 2020, athletes in Iran have been imprisoned, tortured, killed in the streets or executed.
Your quiet diplomacy has not protected them.
It has given the regime space to continue — without fear of consequences and without accountability.
You were once athletes. You knew what it meant to stand for something.
Today, you speak like politicians — and stay silent when it matters most.
And for athletes like Saleh Mohammadi, that silence comes too late.
Tech giants unite to fight online scams
If you've ever gotten a suspicious text, a fake delivery alert or a message that felt just a little too convincing, you've already seen how fast scams are evolving. Now, some of the biggest names in tech and retail are scrambling to catch up.
Eleven major companies across those industries, including Google, Amazon, OpenAI, Adobe, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Match Group, Meta, Microsoft, Target and Levi Strauss & Co., have signed a new agreement to share information about scams and fraud.
At first glance, it sounds like a strong step forward. But this is more than a coordinated effort. It is a response to how modern scams actually work today.
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Scammers no longer operate in one place. They might find you on social media, move the conversation to a messaging app, then push you to send money through a fake website or payment service. It is all connected. That's exactly what this new agreement, called the Industry Accord Against Online Scams & Fraud, is trying to address.
Instead of companies working in isolation, they are promising to share threat data in near real time. That includes things like scam accounts, fake domains and patterns tied to organized fraud. The idea is that if one company spots a scam early, others can block it before it spreads.
This is not just about talking. The companies outlined a few concrete steps they plan to take:
They will exchange information about scam networks, tactics and accounts across platforms and with law enforcement.
Many companies already rely on AI to flag suspicious behavior. Now they want to expand those systems to catch scams faster and more accurately.
Expect tighter checks for financial transactions to confirm both sides are legitimate.
Users should see clearer ways to report scams and get help.
Companies are also calling for scam prevention to become a national priority in more countries.
That all sounds promising. But there is a catch.
This agreement is voluntary. There are no penalties if companies fail to follow through. That means success depends entirely on how seriously each company takes it.
Still, even a loose collaboration could make a difference. Scammers thrive in gaps between platforms. Closing those gaps, even partially, could slow them down.
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This push comes as scams are becoming more sophisticated and harder to detect. AI is a big reason why. Scammers can now:
At the same time, companies are using AI to fight back. Google alone blocks hundreds of millions of scam-related results daily, while Meta has removed massive numbers of scam ads using automated systems. It's essentially an arms race.
In theory, this agreement could lead to fewer scams slipping through the cracks.
You might start to notice:
But this won't eliminate scams entirely. Criminal networks are global, coordinated and constantly adapting. So while companies are stepping up, your own awareness still matters.
To understand what this really means in practice, it helps to hear from people who track these threats every day. Trend Micro, a global cybersecurity company, says this kind of collaboration is long overdue.
Trend Micro's VP of Consumer Marketing and Education, Lynette Owens, believes cross-industry coordination is a critical step forward as scams increasingly unfold across multiple platforms. She tells CyberGuy:
"It's encouraging to see major platforms like Google, Meta and Amazon coming together to share intelligence and disrupt scam networks. Cross-industry collaboration has proven to be helpful in fighting other types of online harms and has been a fruitful counter-measure against scams and fraud in other countries. Anything that moves us more towards prevention is a win, as so much effort is currently directed at what happens after the harm is done.
"But while it's a useful step forward, it's not a complete solution. Scammers are constantly evolving, using AI and multi-channel tactics to create more convincing, personalized attacks that are harder for people to recognize in the moment.
"What consumers really need is intervention that alerts them where scams actually happen, with clear, timely signals that something isn't right. In today's environment, scams don't come as a single message. They unfold over time and adapt faster than ever to changing consumer habits or platform best practices. Collaboration is an important piece of the puzzle, but the more tools consumers have at their fingertips to fight back, the better their chances at stopping a scam before any real damage is done."
Her takeaway is clear. Collaboration helps, but it will not be enough on its own.
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Even as companies step up their defenses, there are still simple steps you can take right now to reduce your risk and stay one step ahead of scammers.
Do not click links in unexpected texts, emails or messages. Instead, go directly to the official website by typing the address yourself.
Install strong antivirus software to help detect malicious links, phishing attempts and suspicious apps before they cause harm. Get my picks for the best 2026 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android & iOS devices at Cyberguy.com
Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on your accounts whenever possible. This adds an extra layer of protection even if your password is exposed.
The more your personal information is available online, the easier it is for scammers to target you. Consider using a data removal service to reduce your exposure on data broker and people-search sites. Check out my top picks for data removal services and get a free scan to find out if your personal information is already out on the web by visiting Cyberguy.com
Check your bank, credit card and online accounts often so you can catch suspicious activity early and act quickly.
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This new alliance signals a shift. Tech companies are starting to treat scams as a shared problem rather than isolated incidents. That's a big step in the right direction. But whether it actually slows down scammers will depend on execution, not promises. Coordination helps, but enforcement and accountability matter just as much.
If scams keep getting smarter, should tech companies be required to do more than just cooperate voluntarily? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com
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