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Drake Maye leads Patriots to massive comeback win over Ravens to clinch playoff spot
The New England Patriots got right back to winning after having their 10-game streak snapped last week, and it was in come-from-behind fashion.
The Patriots defeated the Baltimore Ravens, 28-24, on the road to improve to 12-3 and punch their ticket to the playoffs.
Meanwhile, the Ravens' playoff hopes dwindled further following a Pittsburgh Steelers win over the Detroit Lions earlier on Sunday. Baltimore now sits two games off the AFC North lead at 7-8, meaning they would need to win out and have Pittsburgh lose out, which includes a Week 18 matchup between the two rivals.
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The big story coming out of this one was Lamar Jackson being unable to play all four quarters after suffering a back injury in the second quarter, which ultimately knocked him out of the game.
The injury occurred on a run play, where it appeared Jackson caught the knee of a Patriots defender in the side. He was immediately wincing in pain and came off the field, with Tyler Huntley taking over.
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When the Ravens came out for the second half, Huntley was still under center and Jackson wasn’t seen at all. He was ruled out and the Ravens, with their playoff hopes in the balance, had to trust Huntley to get the job done.
Things were looking up in that respect, as Derrick Henry scored his second touchdown of the game early in the fourth quarter to make it a 24-13 game.
But Drake Maye and the Patriots’ offense weren’t going to start a losing streak.
Maye led a seven-play drive, going 73 yards with a Kyle Williams bomb down the field for a 37-yard score. Not only did they add six points to the tally, but they wanted to cut Baltimore’s lead to three points and they did so with a successful two-point conversion.
New England’s defense came up clutch on the next drive, forcing a punt to get Maye the ball right back. Then, nine plays and 89 yards later, Rhamondre Stevenson, who had to handle most of the running back workload after TreVeyon Henderson left with an injury during the game, broke out a 21-yard run to take the lead, 28-24.
There was still just under two minutes left for the Ravens to operate, but Zay Flowers, who had a big game with seven catches for 84 yards and a rushing score, fumbled after catching a short pass and the Patriots recovered.
From there, Maye iced the victory with a perfect read option, keeping the ball for himself and going 16 yards for the first time, making sure to slide before reaching the end zone to kneel out the clock.
In the box score, Jackson was 7-of-10 passing for 101 yards with only seven rushing yards before exiting. Huntley was 9-of-10 for 65 yards, while Henry finished with 18 carries for 128 yards and his two scores, including the first touchdown of the game.
For New England, Maye was legit once more, going 31-of-44 for 380 yards with two touchdown passes and one interception, while rushing for 26 yards. Stefon Diggs may not have gotten in the end zone like Williams and Hunter Henry, but he led the game with 138 receiving yards on nine receptions. Mack Hollins also contributed 69 yards on seven catches.
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Mock funeral held for the penny at Lincoln Memorial as 230-year coin production ends
People gathered in the nation’s capital on Saturday to pay their respects to the penny.
A mock funeral, hosted by financial management platform Ramp, was held at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., following the end of production of the one-cent coin, FOX 10 reported.
Attendees surrounded a casket as speakers delivered eulogies — including actors portraying former President Abraham Lincoln and former First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln.
A portrait made entirely of pennies depicting Abraham Lincoln — whose likeness appears on the coin — was also displayed at the event, according to The Associated Press.
Actors portraying Presidents George Washington and Thomas Jefferson were among the mourners, along with a portrayal of John Wilkes Booth, Abraham Lincoln’s assassin, FOX 10 reported.
The crowd also included people dressed as Santa Claus and Pennywise, the clown from "It."
Ramp economist Ara Kharazian delivered an "autopsy report" outlining the penny's economic demise.
The funeral followed last month’s ceremonial striking of the nation’s final penny by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, officially marking the end of penny production.
The penny has been part of the U.S. currency since the very beginning. It was first authorized under the Coinage Act of 1792.
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For more than 230 years, the penny has circulated through American piggy banks and cash registers.
But rising production costs – each penny now costs nearly 4 cents to make – and shifts in consumer behavior, such as the rise of digital payments, have made it impractical to keep producing them.
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In February, President Donald Trump announced plans to halt the production of pennies.
"For far too long, the United States has minted pennies which literally cost us more than 2 cents," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "This is so wasteful! I have instructed my Secretary of the U.S. Treasury to stop producing new pennies."
FOX Business' Amanda Macias contributed to this report.
Nicki Minaj praises Trump, JD Vance at TPUSA event, says she has 'utmost respect' for them
Rapper Nicki Minaj praised President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance during her surprise appearance at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest conference on Sunday.
The "Super Bass" singer was introduced as the surprise guest by TPUSA president Erika Kirk, where they discussed her recent alignment with the Trump administration on Christian persecution in Nigeria.
Despite her past support for Democratic candidates, Minaj described the "utmost" respect she had for the Republican administration, particularly for giving people hope during dark times.
"I have the utmost respect and admiration for our president," Minaj said. "I don’t know if he even knows this, but he’s given so many people hope that there's a chance to beat the bad guys and to win, and to do it with your head held high and your integrity intact."
She added that she considers both Trump and Vance to be "one of us" based on how they can still relate to everyday Americans.
"They haven't lost touch of the world," Minaj said. "You know, they're still connected to the world. And what's happening in the world, with the younger people and older people, with the richer people and not so rich people, they have the ability to still connect and be real and make us feel proud to be American."
During her appearance, Kirk also brought up Minaj's public social media rants against Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., opinions that she doubled down upon during the event.
"Dear Newscum, we don't have a problem cleaning up the scum if we have to, please tread lightly. That's what I'd say to Gavie poo," Minaj remarked.
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Minaj previously appeared with the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz at a United Nations event in November to bring attention to the religious persecution and killings of Christians in Nigeria.
She also emphasized that her work with the Trump administration was not politically motivated.
"I want to make it very clear — once again — that this isn't about taking sides. This is about standing up in the face of injustice. It's about what I've always stood for my entire career. And I will continue to stand for that for the rest of my life. I will care if anyone, anywhere, is being persecuted for their beliefs," Minaj said at the time.
Iran executes man convicted of spying for Israeli intelligence
Iranian officials executed a man over the weekend who was convicted of spying for Israel's intelligence arm and its army, according to state media.
The man was Aghil Keshavarz, who was put to death on Saturday, state media reported.
Keshavarz, 27, had "close intelligence cooperation" with the Mossad — the national intelligence agency for Israel — and captured photos of Iranian military and security areas, according to state media.
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Keshavarz was arrested in May while taking pictures of a military headquarters in the city of Urmia, located about 371 miles northwest of Iran's capital of Tehran.
He was accused of engaging in more than 200 similar assignments for the Mossad in various Iranian cities, including Tehran.
Keshavarz was tried and sentenced to death in connection with the spying accusations. The country's Supreme Court later upheld the sentence, according to state media.
Iran has executed 11 people for espionage since a 12-day air conflict in June that was kicked off by Israel, killing roughly 1,100 people in Iran, including military commanders and nuclear scientists. Iran countered with a missile barrage that killed 28 people in the Jewish State.
In October, Iran executed an unknown person convicted of spying for Israel's intelligence agency in the city of Qom.
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Various others have been executed in Iran in recent years before the June conflict on allegations of spying for the Mossad, including multiple earlier this year.
Iran routinely conducts closed-door trials of people accused of espionage, with the suspects often unable to access the evidence prosecutors used against them in their case.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Broncos' Pat Bryant placed on backboard, carted off field after scary hit in loss to Jaguars
Denver Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant was carted off the field in the loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars after a vicious hit that was scary to look at.
Bryant was attempting to make a catch with just seconds left at Empower Field when Jaguars cornerback Montaric Brown came flying in and crashed into him to break it up.
One could hear how hard Bryant was hit with the broadcast picking up the cracking of helmet and pads as he went to the turf.
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Bryant stayed down on the field after the play, and he wasn’t moving much as Broncos trainers came running out to look at him on the turf.
After several minutes of evaluation, Bryant was loaded onto a stretcher and carted off the field. There was obvious concern throughout the stadium for Bryant, and it was later reported that he was taken to the hospital as a precaution.
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Broncos head coach Sean Payton, speaking after his first loss in 12 games, gave an update on Bryant, saying that he "had movement" in his extremities, and it was "encouraging" to see, per 9News’ Mike Klis.
Of course, any time a player is loaded onto a stretcher, thoughts of the worst immediately enter the mind. Luckily, Bryant’s hospital visit was only to ensure everything was fine.
The Broncos moved to 12-3 after the loss at home, a 34-20 defeat at the hands of a red-hot Jaguars squad who have now won six straight games.
At 11-4, the Jaguars remain one win above the Houston Texans for the AFC South lead, though they are likely headed to the playoffs one way or another.
Meanwhile, the Broncos have already clinched their shot at a Vince Lombardi Trophy, having won 12 games this season for the best record in the AFC to date. Only the New England Patriots could reach 12 wins this week if they defeat the Baltimore Ravens on "Sunday Night Football."
Bryant finished the game with five catches for 42 yards. He has totaled 27 catches for 347 yards and a touchdown this season in a loaded Broncos receiving room.
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NFL Week 16 scores: Playoff pressure leads to thrilling finishes across league
Thrilling games were played across the NFL in Week 16, starting on Thursday night with the Seattle Seahawks’ overtime win over the Los Angeles Rams and into the weekend.
The NFL playoff picture came into focus as well with more teams being eliminated from contention and the main players entering the spotlight.
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The AFC’s postseason bracket is foggy at best. There is only one team that clinched a berth going into Week 16 and that was the Denver Broncos. There are five teams with at least 11 wins and six teams with at least 10 wins.
By the end of Sunday night, the New England Patriots were the second team to clinch a playoff spot in the AFC.
The Detroit Lions’ close loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers meant they were living on a prayer to get into the playoffs. It also meant the Chicago Bears and San Francisco 49ers clinched berths. The Seahawks, Philadelphia Eagles and Los Angeles Rams are also in as of Week 16.
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Here’s how the games played out.
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DHS responds after reports CISA chief allegedly failed polygraph for classified intel access
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is disputing reports that acting Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Director Madhu Gottumukkala failed a polygraph after seeking access to highly sensitive intelligence, as an internal investigation and the suspension of multiple career cybersecurity officials deepen turmoil inside the agency, according to a report.
Politico reported that Gottumukkala pushed for access to a tightly restricted intelligence program that required a counter-intelligence polygraph and that at least six career staffers were later placed on paid administrative leave for allegedly misleading leadership about the requirement, an assertion DHS strongly denies.
The outlet said its reporting was based on interviews with four former and eight current cybersecurity officials, including multiple Trump administration appointees who worked with Gottumukkala or had knowledge of the polygraph examination and the events that followed. All 12 were granted anonymity over concerns about retaliation, according to Politico.
DHS pushed back on the reporting, saying the polygraph at issue was not authorized and that disciplinary action against career staff complied with department policy.
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"Acting Director Madhu Gottumukkala did not fail a sanctioned polygraph test. An unsanctioned polygraph test was coordinated by staff, misleading incoming CISA leadership," DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital. "The employees in question were placed on administrative leave, pending conclusion of an investigation."
"We expect and require the highest standards of performance from our employees and hold them directly accountable to uphold all policies and procedures," she continued. "Acting Director Gottumukkala has the complete and full support of the Secretary and is laser focused on returning the agency to its statutory mission."
Politico also reported that Gottumukkala failed a polygraph during the final week of July, citing five current officials and one former official.
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The test was administered to determine whether he would be eligible to review one of the most sensitive intelligence programs shared with CISA by another U.S. spy agency, according to the outlet.
That intelligence was part of a controlled access program with strict distribution limits, and the originating agency required any CISA personnel granted need-to-know access to first pass a counter-intelligence polygraph, according to four current officials and one former official cited by Politico.
As a civilian agency, most CISA employees do not require access to such highly classified material or a polygraph to be hired, though polygraphs are commonly used across the Pentagon and U.S. intelligence community to protect the government’s most sensitive information.
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Politico reported that senior staff raised questions on at least two occasions about whether Gottumukkala needed access to the intelligence, but said he continued pressing for it even if it meant taking a polygraph, citing four current officials.
The outlet also reported that an initial access request in early June, signed by mid-level CISA staff, was denied by a senior agency official who determined there was no urgent need-to-know and noted that the agency’s previous deputy director had not viewed the program.
That senior official was later placed on administrative leave for unrelated reasons in late June, and a second access request signed by Gottumukkala was approved in early July after the official was no longer in the role, according to current officials cited by Politico.
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Despite being advised that access to the most sensitive material was not essential to his job and that lower-classification alternatives were available, Gottumukkala continued to pursue access, officials told the outlet.
Officials interviewed by Politico said they could not definitively explain why Gottumukkala did not pass the July polygraph and cautioned that failures can occur for innocuous reasons such as anxiety or technical errors, noting that polygraph results are generally not admissible in U.S. courts.
On Aug. 1, shortly after the polygraph, at least six career staff involved in scheduling and approving the test were notified in letters from then–acting DHS Chief Security Officer Michael Boyajian that their access to classified national security information was being temporarily suspended for potentially misleading Gottumukkala, according to officials and a letter reviewed by Politico.
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"This action is being taken due to information received by this office that you may have participated in providing false information to the acting head of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) regarding the existence of a requirement for a polygraph examination prior to accessing certain programs," the letter said. "The above allegation shows deliberate or negligent failure to follow policies that protect government information, which raises concerns regarding an individual’s trustworthiness, judgment, reliability or willingness and ability to safeguard classified information."
In a separate letter dated Aug. 4, the suspended employees were informed by Acting CISA Chief Human Capital Officer Kevin Diana that they had been placed on paid administrative leave pending an investigation, according to current and former officials and a copy reviewed by Politico.
Gottumukkala was appointed CISA deputy director in May and previously served as commissioner and chief information officer for South Dakota’s Bureau of Information and Technology, which oversees statewide technology and cybersecurity initiatives.
CISA said in a May press release that Gottumukkala has more than two decades of experience in information technology and cybersecurity across the public and private sectors.
Former classmate says suspect in Brown, MIT killings was ‘socially awkward’ and ‘angry’ during college years
A former classmate of the suspect in the deadly Brown University shooting — and the subsequent killing of an MIT professor — remembers him as being "socially awkward" and "angry" during his years on campus.
Scott Watson, now a physics professor at Syracuse University, told Fox News he attended Brown with Claudio Manuel Neves-Valente in 2000 and described himself as his "only friend" at the time. Watson said the Portuguese national often complained about life in the U.S. and at the university.
"During his time at Brown, I was essentially his only friend. He was socially awkward, and so was I, which I think is why we connected," Watson said. "During orientation he was sitting alone, and I walked up and said hello. He was terse at first, but we eventually broke the ice and became close."
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Watson said Neves-Valente often expressed frustration with his coursework, claiming the classes at Brown were too easy for him.
"He often complained about moving to the United States and about the university," Watson said. "He would say the classes were too easy — honestly, for him, they were. He already knew most of the material and was genuinely impressive."
Even campus food was a source of irritation for Neves-Valente, according to Watson.
"I remember him getting irritated about the quality of food on campus, especially the lack of high-quality fish," he said.
Watson also recalled Neves-Valente's troubling behavior toward another student.
"We had another classmate that Claudio would insult and call him his slave. I had to break up a fight once," Watson said.
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However, Watson said there were also moments when Neves-Valente seemed more calm.
"I have genuinely fond memories of dinners with him at a local Portuguese restaurant near campus," he said. "There is a community there. He could be kind and gentle, though he often became frustrated — sometimes angry — about courses, professors and living conditions."
The two last spoke when Neves-Valente decided to leave Brown, Watson said.
"The last time I spoke with him, we walked to his apartment and I tried to convince him not to leave. He refused, and that was the last time I heard from him," he said. "He told me he was returning to Portugal, though it now appears that may not have been the case."
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Neves-Valente, 48, was recently identified as the suspect in the Dec. 13 Brown University mass shooting, which left two students dead and nine others injured.
Authorities later confirmed he was also the suspect in the Dec. 15 fatal shooting of MIT nuclear science professor Nuno F.G. Loureiro, who was found shot at his home in Brookline, Massachusetts.
According to Brown University President Christina Paxson, Neves-Valente was a Portuguese national and former Brown student who studied physics from the fall of 2000 through the spring of 2001 before withdrawing from the program in 2003. He had no recent affiliation with the university at the time of the shooting on campus.
"I am shocked this has occurred," Watson said.
FOX News' Jennifer Johnson, Brooke Taylor and Stepheny Price contributed to this report.
Jessica Alba shows off toned abs in patterned bikini during family vacation getaway
Jessica Alba relived "moments from the best week with my favorite humans."
The actress showcased her toned abs in a patterned bikini with jeans, adding a colorful floral cover up and a hat while on a family beach vacation with her kids.
The mom of three put her flat midsection on full display in a photo from her trip.
Alba also wore a colorful dress in another selfie shared in the Instagram carousel.
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The Sin City star posted images on Friday with her three kids, whom she shares with ex-husband Cash Warren: daughters Honor and Haven and son Hayes.
Two days prior, Alba, 44, posted a loved-up snap with boyfriend Danny Ramirez, 33, while in Miami, Florida.
The couple attended a Kelly Rowland concert with pals.
During the trip, Alba and Ramirez enjoyed a romantic stroll along the beach.
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They were first seen together in May 2025.
Alba and Ramirez were seen arriving back to Los Angeles from Cancún, Mexico in July, with Us Weekly's source saying: "They were friends before it turned romantic and have a lot of mutual friends."
They made their red carpet debut on Oct. 3, 2025, at the "Valentina" premiere at the Mill Valley Film Festival.
Soon after, while the star was in Australia filming her new movie "The Mark," she debuted her relationship with the Top Gun star.
She shared a photo of her holding hands with Ramirez while walking down a wooden staircase leading to the beach.
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The mother of three captioned her post, "Byron Bay [blue heart emoji]."
Her Instagram post marked the first time they appeared together on social media.
Alba split from her husband of 16 years, Cash Warren, in February 2025.
'60 Minutes' postpones segment on migrant inmates from El Salvador's CECOT prison
CBS' "60 Minutes" has delayed a segment interviewing migrants who were sent to El Salvador's maximum-security prison, CECOT, after being deported by the Trump administration.
The segment "Inside CECOT" was originally going to feature correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi interviewing "some of the now released deportees, who describe the brutal and torturous conditions."
"Earlier this year, the Trump administration deported hundreds of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador, a country most had no ties to, claiming they were terrorists. This move sparked an ongoing legal battle, and nine months later the U.S. government still has not released the names of all those deported and placed in CECOT, one of El Salvador’s harshest prisons," the press release for the segment read.
Hours before the episode was set to air on Sunday, however, the show released an editor's note on X delaying the segment.
"The broadcast lineup for tonight's edition of 60 Minutes has been updated. Our report 'Inside CECOT' will air in a future broadcast," the note read.
The segment was replaced with one titled "The Kanneh-Masons," focusing on seven British siblings who "have become sensations in the classical music world."
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The show did not provide a reason for the delay, but a CBS spokesperson informed Fox News Digital that the network "determined it needed additional reporting."
"60 Minutes" also privatized its preview for the segment on its YouTube channel, which featured Alfonsi speaking to a former inmate about his "four months of hell."
"Did you think you were going to die there?" Alfonsi asked.
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"We thought we were already the living dead honestly," one prisoner responded.
The Trump administration has faced controversy for deporting hundreds of Venezuelan gang members to CECOT earlier this year. In March, U.S. District Judge James Boasberg issued an emergency order blocking President Donald Trump from deporting certain migrants to El Salvador. Despite the order, hundreds of migrants remained in CECOT for months.
Boasberg has since ordered the Department of Justice to provide the status and location of the migrants.