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Critics roast Jasmine Crockett after she calls herself 'one of the 535 most powerful people' in US
Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, was called out on social media after claiming she is one of the 535 most powerful people in the country, referencing her role in Congress.
Crockett spoke with talk show host Sherri Shepherd, who asked Crockett about some of her more viral moments in Congress, noting her spat with former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.
"There’s no preparation for that. But I’m a Black woman in America. So… some people are just like, 'Oh, but you’re a congresswoman.' I’m a Black woman first," Crockett responded.
She continued, "The level of disrespect that is continuously lobbed against us as Black women, you know, for me, I’m like, 'Wait a minute now. I am one of the 535 most powerful people in this country, and for some reason you think we on the same level, but you going to disrespect me?' Like, it’s not going to happen."
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Crockett was called out for the claim, as some noted the Democratic Party was not in control of Congress.
"She cannot believe that as a congressperson in the party that does not control the House she's one of the 535 most powerful people in America," journalist James Surowiecki, a contributing writer at The Atlantic, wrote in reaction to Crockett.
Actor Robert Sterling said the comment by Crockett was one of the funniest things he's ever heard.
"Saying you’re one of the 535 most powerful people in America because you’re in Congress is one of funniest things I’ve ever heard in my life," he wrote.
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In a follow-up post to X, Sterling wrote, "Unless you’re a senior member of an important committee (eg, ways and means), nobody outside your district cares. You are, for all intents and purposes, politically expendable. You are a fungible commodity, replaceable by your party and its donors without anyone even noticing."
Jason Howerton responded to a video of Crockett and said she wasn't "'powerful' at all."
"You’re a public servant. You’re the opposite of powerful. Once upon a time, those who chose to serve understood this. You are the employee of your constituents, you’re just too ignorant to realize it," he continued.
The Washington Examiner's Timothy P. Carney wrote, "In some corners of our culture, there is an obsession with 'respect' and 'power.'"
"Her 15 minutes were up a long time ago," The Heritage Foundation's James Carafano said.
The social media account for the Center for New Liberalism also called out Crockett.
"Regional car dealership magnates are more powerful than Congressional backbenchers," the account wrote.
Crockett's office did not immediately return Fox News Digital's request for comment.
Crockett lost her Senate bid earlier this year to Democratic state Rep. James Talarico.
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The congresswoman's House term expires in January.
Crockett, an outspoken critic of President Donald Trump, has made multiple posts about the White House Correspondents Association (WHCA) Dinner shooting since it happened, with some condemning political violence and others questioning whether assassination attempts against the president were staged.
On her official X and Threads accounts, she said, "The political violence is unacceptable and must stop."
"I am grateful that everyone attending tonight’s WHCD is safe," the congresswoman added.
However, on her Jasmine For US campaign Threads account, she posted, "Has there ever been a president have this many close 'attempts' on their life?"
"Maybe it’s lax gun laws, maybe it’s lack of mental health funding, or maybe it’s fake… who knows," the post continued.
Boise State honors pair of football legends with unique on-field display
Traditions are what make college football the greatest sport on earth. I've said it before and I will say it again until I'm blue in the face (pun intended).
From the Power T and checkerboard end zones at Neyland Stadium to dotting the "i" at the Horseshoe, there isn't another sport in the world that is as tradition-rich as our dear college football.
One school that definitely has its fair share of cool traditions is Boise State University.
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The Broncos burst onto the national scene back in January 2007, when Jared Zabransky and Ian Johnson executed the most perfect Statue of Liberty trick play on a two-point conversion to knock off national powerhouse Oklahoma in the Fiesta Bowl.
One of the coolest traditions for Boise State — and the sport of college football, really — is the blue turf on their home stadium. Now, the team has announced that the blue turf would be getting a few touch-ups, including homages to a couple of Bronco legends.
That, right there, is why college football is the best.
From now until the end of time, the Boise State Broncos will be honoring former quarterback Kellen Moore and former running back Ashton Jeanty with orange hashmarks at the 11 and 2 yard lines, respectively.
Moore was a two-time first-team All-American while donning the orange and blue and basically broke every passing record in existence as a member of the Broncos, while Jeanty was a Heisman finalist and helped Boise State reach the College Football Playoff for the first time in program history.
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Both players are very deserving of the honor, and if there were a Boise State Mount Rushmore, there is no question Moore and Jeanty would be the first two faces etched into it.
I would love to see more college programs honor their past legends in unique ways like this.
Retiring a jersey is cool and all, but having a whole yard line on the field dedicated to a player who helped build the program into what it is today is awesome, and I'm glad Boise State thought of it.
It's kind of hard not to be romantic about college football, that's for sure.
UFC ring announcer Bruce Buffer expects White House fights to be 'a spectacle' as event approaches
In roughly six weeks, arguably the most anticipated UFC event of all time will take place when some of the best fighters in the world will be in the Octagon at the South Lawn of the White House.
UFC Freedom 250, also known as UFC White House, will take place on June 14, President Donald Trump's 80th birthday, to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States.
In-ring announcer Bruce Buffer is limiting his excitement for the time being, saying he has "a lot of other exciting things to do before then," but "I'll get super excited that week."
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But while reserving his excitement until it gets closer, he already knows the importance of the event.
"I think because of how much publicity it's going to receive and everything else, it's going to be one of the most highly viewed, not the most highly viewed, UFC event in history," Buffer told Fox News Digital.
"Obviously, it's an honor for the fighters to fight on the White House lawns and an honor for me to announce and do my part. It's another show, but it's gonna be a spectacle, that's for sure."
Some UFC fans were rather disappointed when the card was announced, however. A long-awaited Conor McGregor return, which fans have wanted to be against Michael Chandler, is not happening, and while everyone clamored for a heavyweight title bout between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall, that, too, is not happening.
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The card is still nothing to sneeze at, though, as Justin Gaethje and Ilia Topuria will headline the event for the UFC Lightweight Championship, with Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane serving as the co-main event.
"It's an exciting card. Listen, every time the fans say it's a little underwhelming or whatever, it becomes one of the most exciting events that there is," Buffer said. "You have fight nights where you don't recognize some of the names and go, 'Oh, what's this all about?' Then you watch the fights and go, 'Oh my God, look at these fights. They're incredible.' Right?
"All I can say is, be appreciative of the fact that you have the UFC entertainment to watch, that they're providing the entertainment value, and the fighters are putting their blood, sweat, and tears on the line. There's a lot of events, not every one's going to have Jon Jones and Conor. And I think whenever they come and they fight again, I would love to see Jon fight again. I would love to see Conor fight again. But until then, we've got a lot of great fighters out there, a lot of great fights to watch. So to me, it's always exciting."
Chandler will fight Mauricio Ruffy, and other fighters on the card include Bo Nickal and Sean O'Malley.
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34,000 dead people found on voter rolls prompts expert to slam Dems for resisting 'commonsense' cleanup
North Carolina’s discovery of 34,000 dead people on its voter rolls has sparked renewed calls for voter roll cleanup measures, including increased pressure on Congress to pass the SAVE America Act.
After a state election official said the number of dead people found on North Carolina’s voter rolls was "higher than we anticipated," Republican Rep. Mark Harris of North Carolina called for immediate action to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, commonly known as the SAVE America Act.
"North Carolina confirms 34,000 deceased individuals on our voter rolls," he wrote in an X post. "This isn’t a mistake—it’s a failure. Election integrity is non-negotiable. Fix it now. Pass the SAVE America Act!"
This discovery has also prompted questions about how many other states have deceased voters still on their rolls. Jason Snead, executive director of Honest Elections Project Action, said he is especially concerned about blue states he believes have been refusing "commonsense" measures to clean up voter rolls.
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Earlier this month, the North Carolina State Board of Elections submitted over 7.3 million voter records to the federal Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) database as part of an initiative to strengthen the accuracy and integrity of the state's voter registration list. Following a comprehensive data comparison with the federal database, the elections board identified approximately 34,000 dead people on the state's voter rolls.
Sam Hayes, executive director of the State Board of Elections, said in a press release after the discovery, "While we expected to find some cases, this is higher than we anticipated."
"The benefit of entering into cross-state and federal database checks is that it allows us to uncover issues like this. Our goal is to use every available and legal tool at our disposal to achieve the most accurate voter rolls possible," he continued. "Now, we must roll up our sleeves and begin the hard work to act of verifying that every person registered to vote in North Carolina is eligible. Our team, along with our state and federal [partners] will do what’s necessary to meet this responsibility."
The state board said it will work with county boards of elections to remove the deceased individuals from the voter rolls in accordance with state and federal law.
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While North Carolina is collaborating with the federal government and taking steps to clean up its rolls, Snead expressed concern that Democratic-run states are not doing the same.
"Voter list maintenance takes effort from state officials," he told Fox News Digital.
He called North Carolina "another example of a state doing the work to root out bad registrations using federal records like the SAVE system."
"But too many Democrat-controlled states are refusing to do the commonsense work of cleaning up bloated voter rolls or stopping ineligible people from registering in the first place," he said.
"That's why it's so important for Congressional Democrats to end their obstruction of the SAVE America Act, a commonsense, popular piece of legislation that keeps it easy to vote and makes it harder to cheat," he added.
The SAVE America Act would require proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. It mandates states to verify voter rolls using citizenship data, remove ineligible registrants and impose civil and criminal penalties on officials who register voters without required proof.
The legislation is currently stuck in limbo in the Senate. Last week, a cohort of Senate Republicans joined Democrats to sink a late-night attempt to attach a version of the voter ID and citizenship verification legislation to the GOP’s bill funding federal immigration enforcement.
Sens. Thom Tillis, R-N.C.; Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska; Susan Collins, R-Maine; and Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., all voted against a modified version of the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act.
President Donald Trump has repeatedly pushed for passage of the SAVE America Act. Last month, he vowed not to sign any other bills until it gets through, and said he wouldn't approve of a "watered down version."
Last month, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.; Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif.; and Rep. Joe Morelle, D-N.Y., released a statement explaining their opposition to the legislation. The statement posited that the legislation would "disenfranchise up to 21 million citizens who can’t readily access their passports and birth certificates."
If enacted, the three asserted the SAVE America Act would be "sowing chaos in state election administration and fueling attacks against hardworking election officials by exposing them to new criminal liability."
Schumer charged "MAGA Republicans" with "trying to make it harder for Americans to vote." He asserted that "they know their agenda is failing, so they’re changing the rules."
Fox News Digital's Alec Schemmel and Alex Miller contributed to this report.
Media outrage over Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act decision collides with reality
The U.S. Supreme Court released its 6-3 Louisiana v. Callais opinion, holding that race-based gerrymandering of congressional districts to purportedly comply with § 2 of the Voting Rights Act ("VRA," 52 U.S.C. § 10301) is not a narrowly tailored compelling governmental interest and therefore unconstitutional. Justice Samuel Alito wrote the opinion, which straightforwardly applied existing statutes and case law. It did not overturn any prior cases. Justice Elena Kagan dissented.
§ 2 prohibits states from denying or abridging "the right of any citizen of the United States to vote on account of race or color," and that violations are shown if, "based on the totality of the circumstances," the "political processes" are not "equally open to participation." § 2 also provides "no right to have members of a protected class elected in numbers equal to their proportion in the population." Accordingly, the VRA guarantees all voters equal opportunity to vote and simultaneously allows states to draw their electoral districts based on compactness, contiguousness, geographical boundaries, political subdivisions, protecting incumbents, etc. — but not race.
The Callais respondents argued that complying with § 2 required Louisiana to create an additional race-based, predominantly Black congressional district. The question before the court was whether complying with § 2 is a narrowly tailored compelling governmental interest which satisfies the highest level of constitutional analysis, known as "strict scrutiny." The court said no, and stated that "allowing race to play any part in government decision-making represents a departure from the constitutional rule that applies in almost every other context" and that "the Constitution almost never permits the Federal Government or a State to discriminate on the basis of race," such as where it is improperly used to draw maps that intentionally dilute or otherwise harm minority voters.
Unfortunately, the immediate, knee-jerk reaction from the legacy media and many partisan commentators has been to wrongly claim that the court is "racist" or that it "weakened," "gutted" or "obliterated" the VRA. An objective analysis of Callais, its underlying facts and its progenitor cases disproves these inaccurate claims.
For example, Justice Kagan wrote the majority opinion in Cooper v. Harris (2017), which Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Stephen Breyer and Clarence Thomas joined, holding that North Carolina unconstitutionally used race as "the dominant factor" in creating majority Black districts. Justice Kagan also wrote that litigants must "disentangle race from politics and prove that the former drove a district’s lines." Callais is a natural outgrowth from Cooper and does not contradict it.
In Allen v. Milligan (2023), Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the majority/plurality opinion which struck an Alabama redistricting map that diluted Black voters and thus violated § 2. The court wrote that "there is a difference ‘between being aware of racial considerations and being motivated by them’… the former is permissible; the latter is usually not." The court, citing Cooper, also wrote that, when drawing district lines, it is improper for "race-neutral considerations" to come into play "only after the race-based decision [already] had been made." Furthermore, the court stated that "forcing [racially] proportional representation is unlawful and inconsistent with the court’s approach to implementing § 2."
As Justice Sandra Day O’Connor warned in her Shaw v. Reno (1993) majority opinion, "Racial gerrymandering, even for remedial purposes, may balkanize us into competing racial factions; it threatens to carry us further from the goal of a political system in which race no longer matters – a goal that the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments embody, and to which the Nation continues to aspire."
Much of the overly harsh response against Callais seems to assume that voters, especially minority voters, automatically vote for candidates of their own respective races, an assumption which in and of itself could be considered racist. In fact, it is incorrect that so-called "majority-minority" districts are absolutely necessary to have minority representatives. For example, according to the U.S. Solicitor General’s office, currently there are approximately 60 Black members of Congress, but only 15 majority-Black districts.
The unwarranted attacks on the court may be due to partisan concerns that certain states with Republican-controlled legislatures may now attempt to redraw their congressional districts, responding to Democratic-controlled California and Virginia creating their new lopsided Democratic districts that eliminated numerous Republican ones, which in turn was a response to Texas. This probably will not be a litigable issue; the court held in Rucho v. Common Cause (2019) that partisan gerrymandering claims are not justiciable because they present political questions beyond federal court jurisdiction. Additionally, time is awfully short for any state to now begin the process of redrawing its congressional districts before the 2026 midterms, especially for states that already started their primaries and/or have early voting.
In Callais, the Supreme Court followed the existing law and correctly ruled. The court’s opinion is well-reasoned and modest. The law still requires that citizens have equal opportunity to vote and still prohibits denying or abridging their right to vote based on race or color. This includes race-based vote dilution, literacy tests, poll taxes, etc. Callais affirmed the VRA’s plain text and original intent as well as the existing case law; race-based quotas and "proportional representation" are forbidden, as they are in the court’s university admissions jurisprudence. Furthermore, they do not require disparate impact analyses nor so-called majority-minority districts, and challengers to state redistricting plans may not hide nor shoehorn partisan-based complaints as race-based § 2 ones.
Inevitable outcome arrives for LIV Golf as Saudis officially pull plug on funding
LIV Golf, at least the version we've witnessed develop over recent years, is finished.
Since day one, it has always been a question of when, not if, the leaders of the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) would reach the point that they could no longer justify investing an obscene sum of money into a breakaway golf league. Even a PIF valued at more than $1 trillion has to eventually see a return on investment.
That return never came to fruition, and less than four years after its inaugural event was held in London, the Saudis have cut off their never-ending flow of cash to LIV Golf.
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After weeks of reports and speculation that the PIF would soon pull the plug on LIV Golf, it released a statement on Thursday confirming what the golf world knew was coming.
"PIF has made the decision to fund LIV Golf only for the remainder of the 2026 season," the statement began. "The substantial investment required by LIV Golf over a longer term is no longer consistent with the current phase of PIF's investment strategy. This decision has been made in light of PIF's investment priorities and current macro dynamics.
"The LIV Golf Board has created a committee of independent directors to evaluate strategic alternatives for its future beyond PIF's funding horizon. LIV Golf has substantially grown the game globally through its transformational and positive impact. It has forever changed the game of golf for the better."
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The PIF's announcement comes two weeks after it shared a new five-year investment strategy focusing on reprioritizing spending. It also comes as the war in Iran continues, one that has a tremendous geopolitical impact involving Saudi Arabia.
When you couple the "macro dynamics" the Saudis want to turn their attention to with the incredible sum of money they've invested in LIV, the decision to cut off funding had to have become easier and easier over time.
It was reported in early 2026 that LIV Golf's net spending per month averaged $100 million in 2024 and 2025. For the 2026 campaign, LIV's fifth, Saudi PIF Governor Yasir Al Rumayyan reportedly approved a $266.6 million capital injection into the circuit.
The PIF reportedly injected north of $1 billion into LIV Golf in 2021, 2022, 2024 and 2025. The $266 million injection to begin the new year, an increase in prize funds for the season and the net spend of $100 million per month, the Saudi PIF's cumulative investment was set to reach $6 billion by the end of 2026.
The PIF's statement about cutting ties with LIV Golf came shortly after the circuit announced new board appointments for what it is calling a "transition from a foundational launch phase to a diversified, multi-partner investment model."
It's hard to imagine the new "investment model" evolving into something resembling a PIF worth more than $1 trillion, which brings in huge questions regarding the future for the operation as a whole, tournament purses, and what guaranteed contract worth tens of millions LIV has handed out since its inception.
There are seven remaining events on the 2026 LIV Golf schedule, with the next set to take place at Trump National in Virginia beginning on May 7.
Fox News ‘Antisemitism Exposed’ Newsletter: Lox and loaded against hate
Fox News' "Antisemitism Exposed" newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world.
IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER:
- Armed to answer: Jewish communities fortify for defense
- Duke University caves after brief suspension of SJP chapter
- Elite New York prep school plunged into antisemitism scandal
TOP STORY: Rising antisemitism is transforming skeptics into shooters. Jewish gun group "Lox & Loaded" has partnered with the NRA to provide elite training and resources for a community under threat. With fifty national chapters, the group empowers first-time owners to pivot from vulnerability to proficiency. In an era of surging hate, Jewish Americans are taking security into their own hands.
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DUKE RETREATS: Duke University has reinstated its Students for Justice in Palestine chapter, reversing a suspension triggered by an antisemitic social media post. While administrators admitted the imagery used "antisemitic tropes," they ruled it didn't create a "hostile environment" legally required for a ban. The backtrack highlights the explosive tension between campus free speech and rising concerns over Jewish student safety.
HATE FLUSHED: Horace Mann, a prestigious New York City-area prep school, is reeling after a pro-Israel flyer was found in a urinal. Outraged parents and alumni are slamming the administration for a "tepid" response, demanding accountability for what they call a blatant act of hate. The incident has ignited a fierce battle over campus climate and the safety of Jewish students.
PLOT FOILED: Authorities disrupted a chilling "mass casualty" plot after arresting 18-year-old Angelina Hicks for allegedly conspiring to massacre Jews at a Houston synagogue. The North Carolina woman reportedly planned to ram a vehicle into the congregation to "kill as many as possible." While Hicks faces a $10 million bond, two co-conspirators remain at large, leaving the community on edge.
GUEST EDITORIAL: Christian Zionist Mike Evans and best-selling author Mike Evans argues that Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu are "modern-day watchmen" who have fundamentally reshaped the Middle East and the global fight against antisemitism through strength and resolve..
QUOTE OF THE WEEK: "For me, it’s another example of a double standard where instances of hate are taken seriously for other ethnic groups but are ignored for Jewish people." - Duke University senior Zachary Patterson, on the school's decision to reinstate its SJP chapter despite an Instagram post depicting a uniformed pig holding a staff with a Star of David and an Israeli flag.
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2 mystery deaths at Zion National Park prompt urgent questions about visitor safety
After two hikers died within five days of one another at Utah's Zion National Park, there is renewed discussion about the risks of hiking in the desert escape known for its red sandstone cliffs.
With cliffs soaring over 2,000 feet above the Virgin River, the views are known to be breathtaking.
But towering cliffs, narrow slot canyons and rappelling can present significant challenges, even for seasoned hikers.
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The first incident occurred on April 17, when Gilberto Ramos, 68, of Laredo, Texas, fell to his death while hiking the notoriously narrow Angels Landing Trail, a route known for its steep drop-offs and chain-assisted ridge, according to the National Park Service.
"Park rangers and local law enforcement agencies responded to the incident after receiving reports from visitors," the National Park Service (NPS) said in a statement shared with Fox News Digital.
"The deceased was located on the north side of Angels Landing in Zion Canyon near Big Bend," the NPS said. "Recovery operations concluded the evening of April 17, and the remains were transferred to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and the State of Utah Office of the Medical Examiner."
Angels Landing is regarded as one of the most dangerous hikes in the U.S., with steep drop-offs where hikers must cling to chains along a knife-edge ridge, according to National Parks Traveler news outlet.
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Ramos’ death prompted a large-scale emergency response and temporary trail closures.
Authorities from the National Park Service, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and local search-and-rescue teams all assisted — and the incident remains under investigation, Backpacker magazine reported.
Less than a week later, a second tragedy unfolded.
On April 22, a 43-year-old man from Hillsborough, California, died while canyoneering in Spry Canyon. It is considered an easier route, but it does involve scrambling and rappelling, SFGate reported.
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"First responders arrived on scene at approximately 5 p.m. and provided emergency medical response, but were unable to resuscitate the individual," the National Park Service said in a statement shared with Fox News Digital.
"The incident is currently under investigation by NPS and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, and we don’t have additional information to provide at this time."
The second hiker, who has not been publicly identified, was traveling alone on a route considered beginner-friendly. Even so, it includes rappelling down cliffs as high as 165 feet, according to SFGate.
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Lucas Alfred, a spokesperson for the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, told St. George News that deputies assisted rescue crews in responding to the call.
"This is considered a low-level accidental fall, meaning he did not fall very far, unlike a fall from the height of Angels Landing, for example," Alfred said.
Bill Wade, executive director of the Association of National Park Rangers, does not believe hiking deaths have increased in recent years.
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"Many of them are true accidents — the person making an error in judgment that results in the person falling or being in a place of jeopardy," Wade told Fox News Digital.
He cited avalanches, rockfall, a falling river and getting "off route" as potential causes of hiking deaths or injuries.
"I don’t think many are from operational or infrastructure issues at this time — but if staffing reductions continue, response time to emergencies is likely to be affected," he said.
It’s impossible to eliminate every risk in national parks, Wade said.
"There will always be accidents," he said, "and always the few visitors that will ignore signs and warnings and put themselves in jeopardy — some of whom will pay the ultimate price."
LeAnn Rimes cancels concerts due to severe illness, says she is 'truly heartbroken'
LeAnn Rimes was "heartbroken" after canceling a string of concerts to focus on her health.
Rimes, 43, admitted she was "very grateful" for her fan support, but had to bow out of two upcoming performances in Washington.
"Due to severe illness, I am unable to travel & perform this week," Rimes shared on her Instagram Stories Wednesday afternoon.
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"I'm sorry to share that the upcoming shows in Spokane and Seattle will be rescheduled... also, good news as we will be seeing you very soon!"
In addition to scheduling new dates for her 30 Years of Blue tour, Rimes reminded ticket holders that they would be notified directly "in due course."
"All tickets will remain valid for the rescheduled dates, and if you're unable to attend, refunds will be available through your original point of purchase," she wrote.
"I am truly heartbroken to have to reschedule and I am so very grateful for your kindness, and continued support as I recover."
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She added, "I look forward to being back on stage and seeing you very soon."
Rimes' representatives did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
Earlier this year, the "How Do I Live" singer detailed the process of removing toxic "mold and microplastics" from her body, a procedure which costs $10,000 per treatment.
"My hope is simply to inform and continue the dialogue around what healing can look like," Rimes wrote. "Therapeutic Plasma Exchange, also known as TPE or plasmapheresis ('plasma-fur-ee-sis'), is a medical treatment that removes the liquid portion of blood, known as plasma, which contains proteins, antibodies, toxins, inflammatory agents, and other substances, and replaces it with fresh albumin."
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The procedure costs $10,000, and is designed to "remove plasma from your blood to eliminate inflammatory proteins, toxins, and cellular waste, then replace it with sterile albumin to replenish essential nutrients," according to Next Health.
Last summer, Rimes suddenly walked offstage during a concert in Washington, and revealed the following day that her teeth had fallen out.
"This is the most epic example of how the show must go on," Rimes said online. "Last night, I was onstage in the middle of ‘One Way Ticket’ and I felt something pop in my mouth."
"If you’ve been around, you know that I’ve had a lot of dental surgeries, and I have a bridge in front, and it fell out in the middle of my song last night."
Rimes said she instantly panicked and popped her bridge back in before returning to her performance.
"For the rest of the show… I was literally, like this, pushing my teeth in, like, every couple of lines," she said. "Like ‘Can’t Fight the Moonlight,' they completely fell again in my mouth. It was the most epic experience ever."
Joel Embiid is the only 76er worth trusting with Philadelphia's back against the wall
I play in a basketball league, and our championship game is tonight. Like most men’s basketball leagues or recreational leagues, the playoffs are not a series. They are one game, do-or-die situations. The NBA doesn’t have that (no major sport does outside of football), but it does give us a chance to see who the truly better team is — not just a potentially luckier team. We may get an answer tonight if the Celtics or 76ers are the better team in Game 6 of this series.
The Celtics turned in a great performance this season, despite a lot of questions surrounding the team. Two years removed from winning the NBA Championship, the team lost Jayson Tatum to injury. They traded away Jrue Holiday, a guy who provided veteran leadership, solid outside shooting, and excellent defense. Kristaps Porzingis wasn’t part of the championship team, but he was a big reason they were expected to repeat. Without him, the Celtics were down 60% of their starting lineup coming into this year.
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They ended up with the second seed and a 56-26 record behind Jaylen Brown and a restructuring of the bench. In the first four games of the series, Boston looked great. They dropped one game because VJ Edgecombe took over and looked dominant for Philadelphia. Outside of that game, Boston was great… until Tuesday, when they were dominated on both sides of the ball. In their two losses, they only scored 97 points. To make matters worse, they allowed 111 or more.
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The Philadelphia 76ers have to be one of the most frustrating teams in the entire league. If you’re a fan, you have to just pray that the team will find a way to be healthy. Joel Embiid might be the most unreliable superstar in the sport. The worst part is that you aren’t going to find someone to replace Embiid’s production if he is healthy. So, the 76ers are basically hamstrung by his health. They have surrounded him with talent, but they haven’t found a combination that would get them even to the NBA Finals.
They still have a chip and a chair tonight as they need to win the next two games. In two of their losses, they were utterly dominated. The Celtics won two of the games by 30-plus points. In the 76ers' two wins, they won by over 14 points. So, there has only been one close game between the two squads. Game 3 saw the 76ers lose 108-100, but it was the lone game of the series not decided by double digits.
In tonight’s matchup, the 76ers have already vowed to give a better performance than they did the last time they played in front of the Philly faithful. In Game 4, the last time they were in Philadelphia, they lost the game by 32 points. They didn’t even win a single quarter. Tatum, Brown and Payton Pritchard combined to score 82 points, just 14 fewer than the 76ers as a team. Embiid should be back for this one, and that makes a major difference for the 76ers. It makes this a much more even series. He was great in Game 5, and I expect him to be solid tonight.
It takes a while to get back into playing shape, but Embiid should be there now that this will be his third game. This is the major mismatch that the 76ers have, and I expect them to exploit it. I like the idea of taking the 76ers at +5.5, but they consistently prove to let people down. I’ll take Embiid over 27.5 points. He had 26 in his return and 33 the other night. I’d expect 30 tonight as well.
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