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El-Sayed's past Muslim Brotherhood comments raise red flags as he eyes powerful role
Abdul El-Sayed’s past support for Muslim Brotherhood protesters in Egypt is raising eyebrows in Congress after a former staffer for the left-wing Michigan Senate candidate says he's angling for a seat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee if elected in November.
Two Republican panel members said there is no place on the committee for "radical views" held by El-Sayed, who has associated with controversial streamer Hasan Piker but has attempted during his bid for office to distance himself from the socialist arm of the Democratic Party.
"A man with ties to the Muslim Brotherhood, who cheered their takeover of Egypt 15 years ago, and who campaigns with people saying America deserved 9/11, should not come anywhere near the U.S. Senate — and especially not the Foreign Relations Committee," Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, who serves on the power panel, told Fox News Digital.
Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., another member of the committee, responded to the controversy on X over the weekend.
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"El-Sayed says he’s running on affordability, so why does he want a seat on @SenateForeign?" McCormick wrote. "I sit on that committee, and someone with El-Sayed's radical views has no business on it."
McCormick’s post came in response to a report by The Midwesterner that featured comments from Jordan Domingue, who worked as El-Sayed’s security chief during his 2018 campaign for Michigan governor.
"It is extremely difficult to comprehend how dangerous this can be if he is elected," Domingue wrote on X. "It’s especially troubling knowing that despite no foreign policy experience, he REALLY wants a seat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee."
In 2011, while working as an assistant professor at Columbia University, El-Sayed wrote an op-ed for The Huffington Post urging the Obama administration to support protesters associated with Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood.
El-Sayed argued that supporting the protesters was in the U.S. interest and wrote that even if the Muslim Brotherhood overthrew Egypt’s government, the resulting state would not necessarily resemble Iran.
"It is in America’s interest to support Egyptian protesters’ efforts to achieve the ability to speak their mind and have a say in how they are governed," El-Sayed wrote . "If the U.S. truly wants to be the beacon of justice and liberty that it claims it does, it would behoove the Obama administration to fall decisively behind the protesters in Egypt."
In a recent town hall however, El-Sayed, the son of Egyptian immigrant parents, said he does disavows the Muslim Brotherhood. His campaign did not respond to Fox News Digital’s request about his 2011 op-ed about protesters.
The Muslim Brotherhood-backed government took power in Egypt in 2012 but was ousted by the military in 2013.
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El-Sayed has throughout his campaign emphasized healthcare, lowering gas and grocery prices and addressing the cost-of-living crisis, as noted by McCormick in his post about the candidate's reported interest in the Foreign Relations Committee.
"It shouldn’t be this hard to get by in the richest, most powerful country in the world," El-Sayed said during his primary campaign against Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., and state Sen. Mallory McMorrow.
McCormick wonders why, given that context, El-Sayed would be gunning for a spot on a committee that deals solely with issues related to U.S. foreign relations.
Giants bench Jameis Winston, will start JJ McCarthy weeks after trading for him: report
Big Blue is making a big change at quarterback.
The New York Giants are benching Jameis Winston and starting J.J. McCarthy on Sunday against the Houston Texans, according to ESPN.
Less than a month after acquiring McCarthy in a trade with the Minnesota Vikings, the Giants are turning to the 23-year-old quarterback to try to lead them to the playoffs in a weakened NFC East.
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After being used in packages in the Giants’ 27-27 tie with the Washington Commanders in Week 5, McCarthy saw significant action during the fourth quarter of the Giants’ 34-27 loss to the New Orleans Saints and thrived.
McCarthy took over for Winston when the Giants were down 34-10 in the fourth quarter. He threw an interception on his first possession but then led a furious comeback attempt. McCarthy completed 11 of 21 passes for 243 yards and one touchdown.
McCarthy led three scoring drives, the first ending with a Tyrone Tracy Jr. rushing touchdown and a successful two-point conversion to make it 34-18. He then threw a 24-yard touchdown pass to Isaiah Likely, but the two-point conversion attempt failed, leaving the score at 34-24. He then led a field goal drive to cut the deficit to 34-27.
The No. 10 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft led the Giants down the field and gave them a chance to tie or win the game if coach John Harbaugh decided to go for two, but his fourth-down pass attempt from the Saints' 14-yard line sailed high.
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While the comeback fell short, McCarthy impressed and made history in the process. His 243 yards are the most passing yards in the fourth quarter by any player this season and the second most by a quarterback who did not start the game over the past 25 seasons, according to NFL Network.
The Giants went 2-1-1 with Winston at quarterback, but the 32-year-old struggled against the Saints. He threw two costly interceptions as the Giants attempted to rally against his former team.
The Giants hope the more mobile McCarthy can spark a struggling running game that has faltered with Winston at quarterback. McCarthy was the team’s leading rusher with 26 yards in Sunday's loss.
Some believed an easier debut as the starter for McCarthy would come after the Giants’ bye week, which follows the Texans game, but the Giants decided otherwise.
The Giants are 3-2-1 and sit atop the NFC East, with the Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders all struggling and battling injuries, leaving New York with an opportunity to win the division.
NBA stays silent on WNBA Finals teams skipping the national anthem before Games 1 and 2
The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries left the court for the national anthem before the first two games of the WNBA Finals, despite a provision in the league’s own rulebook calling for players to stand and line up during the performance.
Now the NBA has joined the WNBA and both teams in leaving OutKick’s questions about those absences unanswered.
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OutKick contacted NBA Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer Mike Bass on Tuesday.
The inquiry asked about the NBA’s role in the matter, possible discipline and whether the teams would be instructed to be present for the anthem before Wednesday’s Game 3.
The NBA did not respond by the deadline. The WNBA and both teams also have not answered OutKick’s repeated inquiries.
The WNBA’s 2026 official rulebook calls for players, coaches and trainers to stand and line up along the sidelines or foul line during the national anthem.
OutKick asked Bass whether the NBA has a role in overseeing or enforcing that provision, or whether enforcement is solely the WNBA’s responsibility.
We also asked whether NBA Commissioner Adam Silver or anyone at the NBA league office had discussed the absences with WNBA leadership and, if so, what guidance had been provided.
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Additional questions covered whether either team had received an exemption, whether discipline was planned or under consideration, and whether the teams would be instructed to be on the court for Game 3.
The NBA was given until the end of Tuesday to respond.
Bass’s responsibilities span both leagues. His 2026 Sports PR Summit biography says he oversees public relations, including basketball and business communications, for the NBA and WNBA, among other leagues.
The NBA’s involvement in the WNBA dates to its creation: the NBA Board of Governors approved the women’s league in 1996.
In February 2021, Bass issued an official NBA statement reiterating the league’s requirement that teams play the national anthem.
The statement said "all teams will play the national anthem in keeping with longstanding league policy."
That statement addressed playing the anthem. OutKick’s current questions concern whether WNBA teams must be on the court during the performance.
Before Saturday’s WNBA Finals opener and Monday’s Game 2, both teams left the floor ahead of the anthem and returned within seconds of the performance ending.
OutKick contacted the WNBA, Dream and Valkyries after Game 1 and followed up with all three Sunday, asking about the absences, the league’s anthem requirements and plans for Game 2.
After both teams were absent again Monday, OutKick followed up with all three Tuesday, seeking explanations and asking about plans for Game 3.
OutKick attended five pregame and postgame press conferences Saturday, plus both coaches’ pregame and postgame press conferences Monday. OutKick was not called on to ask a question at any of the nine sessions.
The WNBA has a written provision calling for players to be on the floor for the anthem, but its Finals teams have twice been absent.
Asked about it, the NBA has been just as quiet as the WNBA.
Newsom spars with Trump-appointed prosecutor over 20,000 suspected noncitizens on voter rolls
Governor Gavin Newsom and Bill Essayli, a Trump-appointed federal prosecutor in California, sparred on social media this week about whether the state is doing enough to prevent noncitizens from voting.
Essayli, the first assistant U.S. attorney for California's Central District, surfaced a court document filed Tuesday in which a Los Angeles County election official said the registrar's office "is not equipped or authorized to verify voter citizenship because it does not independently house citizenship-related information beyond the voter attestation."
The official, Monica Flores, made the declaration as part of a Justice Department lawsuit seeking to force California to verify the citizenship of more than 20,000 people the federal government believes are likely noncitizens who were sent mail ballots ahead of this year's midterm elections.
Essayli called Flores' statement a "massive concession" that shows election officials take voters' word on whether they are a citizen.
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"American citizens’ votes are being diluted in California," Essayli wrote.
In response, Newsom's press office account on X said California adheres to a 1993 federal law that requires people registering to vote through the DMV to swear under penalty of perjury that they are eligible, including that they are U.S. citizens. Similar attestation requirements apply to federal mail-in voter registration forms.
"May want to brush up on your election law before tweeting," Newsom's office wrote in a jab at Essayli. "Perhaps Second Assistant is more apt from now on?"
Essayli fired back by citing two federal statutes that make it unlawful for noncitizens to vote in federal elections.
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The public spat highlighted the central dispute in the lawsuit against California: whether the state should take additional steps to verify the citizenship of voters when the federal government flags potential issues with the rolls.
According to the Justice Department's complaint, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) cross-checked California voter registration records with federal immigration data.
That investigative process, described by DOJ lawyers as "preliminary," yielded a list of more than 20,000 registered voters federal investigators identified as likely noncitizens. California voters were mailed ballots beginning Oct. 1.
In its initial complaint filed Oct. 15, the Justice Department asked a federal court to require California to set aside mail ballots associated with people on the list until their citizenship could be verified.
Flores, an official with the LA County Registrar's Office, argued that doing so is now virtually impossible because once a ballot's signature is verified, it is removed from its identifying envelope and processed alongside hundreds of thousands of others.
As of Tuesday, the county has processed 331,000 ballots, according to Flores' statement in court.
She also pointed out that the registrar's office is "not an investigative agency," adding that she was unaware of "any state or federal law granting it investigative authority."
Nonetheless, staff from the registrar's office reviewed a sample of 200 records from the Justice Department list that had LA County addresses.
"The October list is unreliable: 112 of the 200 records correspond to registrations that are canceled or inactive," according to Flores' statement. "Of the voters where birthplace was meaningfully reported, 38.9% indicate that they were born in the United States, which is strong evidence of citizenship; and 71.2% of the records have no voting history."
In a statement to Fox News, Essayli said these reported numbers "are meaningless because, by their own admission, they have no way to verify anyone's citizenship status or their birthplace."
There are indications that the Justice Department list does contain at least some individuals who could have broken the law.
On Monday, the Justice Department charged 28 individuals off that list, all lawful permanent residents, with making false statements on naturalization applications and fraudulently registering to vote. Most of them cast unlawful ballots in elections, officials said.
Randy Houser opens up about his lifelong love of fishing and unforgettable trip with Navy SEALs
Country music star Randy Houser spends a lot of his life on the road, but when the shows are over and the tour bus stops rolling, there's usually one thing on his mind.
Finding somewhere to fish.
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"When I get off the tour bus, I'm literally looking for some water to get on," Houser told OutKick OutDoors in an exclusive interview.
For the Mississippi native, that love of fishing started long before the hit songs, sold-out shows and life on the road.
"Growing up in Mississippi, that's about all we had. We had bluegill, catfish and bass," he said.
These days, Houser's fishing adventures have taken him a little farther from home. He's traded the freshwater lakes of Mississippi for the turquoise waters of the Bahamas, where he's developed a particular fondness for fly fishing.
"I spend a lot of time bonefishing in the Bahamas. That's kind of my thing now, as I enjoy fly fishing for bonefish and permit and things like that," he explained. "I spend a lot of my time doing that in the winter."
And while getting away from the demands of touring is certainly part of the appeal, Houser's connection to the water runs deeper than simply needing a vacation.
"I think that stems from all the time I spent on the water as a kid," he said.
It's also a passion he shares with his wife and children, who frequently join him on the water.
But one of Houser's most memorable fishing experiences wasn't about the size of the fish or the destination. It was about the people he shared it with.
The country star recalled a three-day bonefishing trip to Blackfly Lodge in the Bahamas with the Navy SEAL Foundation, where he spent time alongside active and retired Navy SEALs.
"I'm a huge supporter of our military and military families and personnel," Houser said. "To get that time with those guys and get them in a space where they're on the water and can relax, and just to hear stories that they wouldn't normally talk about in a different situation, was just priceless."
For Houser, the opportunity to connect with those men away from their everyday responsibilities made the trip unforgettable.
"I got to hear just personal experiences from those guys," he said. "I'll remember it forever. It was really cool."
Now, Houser is preparing to bring his love of music and fishing together in a big way.
On Friday, Oct. 30, he'll perform alongside his friend and fellow country star Riley Green at The Pinnacle in Nashville as part of The Champions, a new professional bass fishing tournament hosted by World Bass Enterprises.
The tournament, held on Old Hickory Lake, brings together top anglers from the Bassmaster Elite Series and Major League Fishing's Bass Pro Tour to compete for a record $3.25 million purse, including $1.25 million for the winner.
For someone who grew up fishing for fun in Mississippi, Houser said it's remarkable to see just how far competitive bass fishing has come.
He recalled learning that a friend's son was competing on a college bass fishing team and thinking about how different things were when he was growing up.
"I thought, wow, what a dream," he said. "If I was in high school, I'd have been thinking, 'Lord, you mean I can get a scholarship to go fishing?'"
Houser compared the difficulty of becoming a successful professional angler to making it as a professional golfer, noting the tremendous skill, sponsorships and resources necessary to compete at the highest level.
And he believes Nashville is the perfect place to showcase how much the sport has grown.
"There's a strong synergy between country music, country music listeners and bass fishing," he said.
With Old Hickory and Percy Priest lakes nearby, Houser is familiar with the area's fishing opportunities. He's spent plenty of time fishing Old Hickory himself and expects The Champions to draw a significant crowd, both for the concerts and the competition.
"I think they're going to have a lot more fans than they expected," he said. "Not just for the music at The Pinnacle, but also hanging out at the lake waiting for the weigh-ins and things like that."
Houser is especially looking forward to performing with Green, whom he considers a good friend. The two have spent plenty of time touring together, although their busy schedules haven't allowed for much fishing lately.
They do, however, have plans to do some hunting together once the weather cools down.
Another bonus of The Champions taking place in Nashville? Houser gets to bring his children to the show — something he said doesn't happen very often.
For a man who grew up with a fishing rod in his hands, it's a fitting opportunity to celebrate just how far the sport has come while sharing the experience with his own family.
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And once the concert is over and Houser climbs back aboard that tour bus, there's a pretty good chance he'll already be thinking about his next trip to the water.
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Greta Thunberg joins Paris protests, underscoring radical three-way alliance
Climate activist Greta Thunberg has joined French agitators, lending her "How dare you?" indignation to demonstrations that began over education grievances but soon devolved into violent, migrant-driven riots.
In a video posted to her Instagram, Thunberg encouraged agitators to attend what became a clash between rioters, law enforcement and local business owners – calling on her followers to support the cause.
"French students are out continuously facing extreme police brutality just for asking for their basic rights. And now it’s time for us to step up because they cannot carry this alone," Thunberg said. "They are showing the world, leading by example, what it looks like when young people are stepping up when the system at large is neglecting them systematically."
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"We are asking all of you to contribute with what you can, support them out on the streets, donate and come to the mobilization on Oct. 17," she added.
The video was highlighted by the Al Jazeera Media Network on X, which noted Thunberg’s use of the phrase "bismillah, c’est les ténèbres," which translates to "In the name of God, it’s darkness." The phrase has become a slogan for protesters in France.
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While Thunberg is most notably known for her climate advocacy, describing herself as an "autistic & bipolar climate justice activist," she has been vocal on the conflict between Israel and Gaza. Last year, the 23-year-old activist attempted to reach Gaza by joining the Global Sumud Flotilla, demanding a humanitarian corridor before being intercepted and detained by Israeli authorities.
Days after Thunberg’s social media post calling for mobilization in Paris, she collaborated with the Palestinian Youth Movement in a separate post that defined "the genocidal Israeli army" as "the killers of children."
Watchdogs have noted a rise in the "red-green-green alliance," an ideological overlap between three elements: communist movements, characterized by the color red; Islamist activism, described as green; and environmental protest groups, also symbolized as green.
The result is that the same loose group of activists and organizations support a wide array of seemingly unconnected causes. In June 2024, protesters gathered outside Citibank headquarters in New York City under the banner that "Climate Justice Means Free Palestine."
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As Thunberg, who became an international darling of the Left in 2019, when she lectured grownups at the UN Climate Action Summit, called on her followers to join the French protests, a network of global communist parties and revolutionary groups also prepared to take to the streets. With Palestinian flags flying alongside student-backed organizations in Paris, the "red-green-green" came into light.
A Fox News Digital investigation has identified 54 organizations and movements behind "Chaos Inc." in France's October student protests and their wider network of supporters and international amplifiers, including communist parties, revolutionary socialist groups, labor unions, environmental activists, Muslim student advocates, Palestinian-solidarity organizations and international media outlets.
Of the 54 organizations identified in the October protest ecosystem, 16 — or only about one in three — are student or youth organizations, including communist youth groups and a Muslim student association. The remaining 38 include adult-led communist groups, labor unions, political parties, revolutionary-left organizations, advocacy groups and international propaganda outlets.
Fox News Digital also identified organizations within the Neville Roy Singham network, including Tricontinental, CodePink and BreakThrough News, a New York-based media outlet, which promoted coverage of the weekend's mayhem in France with the headline: "ANTI-MACRON PROTESTS ROCK FRANCE."
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Singham, a 72-year-old American now living in Shanghai, China, sold his tech company for an estimated $785 million in 2017, and has since funneled $278 million into a broad network of nonprofits. These groups regularly organize and participate in anti-ICE, anti-Israel and pro-Iran demonstrations.
Thunberg’s main vessel for activism, Fridays For Future, was not identified as an organizer, despite her call on social media to mobilize. The group's funding sources and practices are unclear, although Thunberg travels the globe advocating for various causes. For her 2019 UN speech, in which she uttered her trademark "How dare you?" indictment, the then-16-year-old arrived aboard a yacht powered by wind, with solar panels and water-driven generators to provide electricity.
Thunberg was born in Stockholm, the daughter of Malena Ernman, a successful opera singer, and Svante Thunberg, an actor and producer. Diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome as a young teenager, she has described her autism as a "superpower."
Fox News Digital reached out to Thunberg and Fridays For Future but did not receive responses.
Best hiking spots to try in the DFW area ahead of SMU's week eight home showdown with Cal
As we ascend deeper and deeper into the college football season, the hiking becomes more and more about finding places that aren't frigid.
If you're looking for a locale that offers comfortable fall temperatures without having to pack a parka, might I suggest the Dallas-Ft. Worth area?
It just so happens the 23rd-ranked SMU Mustangs are hosting the Cal Golden Bears this Saturday, and their stadium, located in the scenic Highland Park neighborhood of Dallas, is within driving distance of a ton of great trails.
Most people likely think of DFW as nothing but a vast sea of highways and high rises, but having been a resident of the Metroplex for six years, I can attest that there are plenty of beautiful hikes just waiting to be found.
Get to know some of these hidden gems as you make your way to North Texas for the game this weekend.
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As I mentioned, you might think DFW is just some sprawling urban nightmare with nothing but flat terrain, but our top choice on this list debunks that misconception right from the jump.
Cedar Ridge Preserve is located roughly 15 miles southwest of downtown Dallas and features nearly nine miles of hilly trails and scenic overlooks thanks to being nearly 800 feet above sea level.
The wooded hiking trails will make you feel like you are hundreds of miles away from civilization despite being just a stone's throw from one of the most populous cities in America; the best of both worlds!
If you want a taste of Texas Hill Country without ever having to leave the DFW Metroplex, put Cedar Ridge Preserve on your list.
I might be a little biased on this one since it's where I had one of my first dates with my now-wife and was the site of our engagement photos, but Arbor Hills Nature Preserve is a must-see for anyone visiting Dallas during the fall.
Located in the nearby suburb of Plano, Arbor Hills is a straight shot up the Dallas North Tollway and is a bit more central in terms of location than Cedar Ridge, but this place really has it all.
Both paved and unpaved trails are offered here as well as a bike path for anyone looking to explore on two wheels.
A special mention has to be made to the observation tower at the center of the park, which features a great view of the fall foliage of North Texas.
Make your way to the top of the tower at sunset and the scenes from up there will surely be Instagram-worthy.
Arbor Hills has wooded paths, open prairies, and even a creek, presenting the whole package to any outdoorsman without ever leaving the confines of the city.
Don't forget, there is an "FW" in the "DFW" area, and Fort Worth might be an even better hiking city than its more famous sister.
For those of you interested in a more western flavor to your trip, Fort Worth is the place to be, and the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge is the gold standard of Tarrant County trails.
The Refuge is super distinctive in its looks, with tree-covered trails and wetlands that connect to both the Trinity River and Lake Worth.
This place has everything from a boardwalks to natural paths and there are even bison on the property.
It's a bit of a trek from SMU's campus, but if you're in DFW for the whole weekend, I would recommend giving it a look and then enjoying some of the excellent barbecue in the area to refuel.
The final entry on our list is a bit of a local hidden gem, but it shouldn't be too hard to find.
Nestled just to the southwest of downtown Dallas, Oak Cliff Nature Preserve is a 121-acre sanctuary with thick, overgrown vegetation and dirt paths to remind you that there is still plenty of natural beauty in this overgrown concrete jungle.
There is one interconnected single track that takes you around the property, but it stretches nearly eight miles, so those of you looking to hit your step goal will be in heaven.
Bikers are welcome, too, as the nature preserve is very popular with mountain bike enthusiasts.
Anyone looking for a no-frills alternative to walking around the downtown area should definitely give this place a hard look, and history buffs will be happy, as the Oak Cliff Nature Preserve is just a short drive from the Texas Theater, where alleged JFK assassin Lee Harvey Oswald snuck into a movie while on the run from Dallas police.
Fishing trip turns into nightmare as California man, 12-year-old boy disappear in storm
A family is hoping for answers after a California man and his 12-year-old nephew disappeared during a fishing trip off Mexico.
Oscar Ulloa and his nephew were reported missing in the Sea of Cortez near San Felipe, Baja California, according to a Facebook post from Ulloa's cousin, Alistair Barradell.
"My family is going through a very difficult time right now," Barradell wrote. "My cousin Oscar is missing at sea in the Sea of Cortez near San Felipe, Baja California, along with his 12-year-old nephew."
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The pair had gone out for a fishing trip on Saturday, Oct. 10 — and have not been heard from since, according to reports.
Their disappearance came as Tropical Storm Rachel brought dangerous weather to the region.
Barradell said the family is hoping for their safe return and is asking people who have been fishing or traveling in the area to share any information that could help.
"You never know who might see it or who might have information that could help," he wrote.
A search has been underway by air and sea, with Mexican authorities working to locate the missing boat.
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Barradell told NBC San Diego that the Mexican coast guard was conducting aerial searches and that the family had also hired a private plane to help.
He said the family does not know whether the boat experienced engine trouble or something more serious as the weather worsened.
"During that time, the weather did turn bad, so we're not sure if we had engine problems or something more catastrophic," Barradell told the outlet.
Mexican naval authorities have deployed six units and a specialized search aircraft, with crews searching more than 9,900 square nautical miles, according to reports.
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Crews reportedly spotted a cooler and life jacket during the search, though authorities have not confirmed whether either item was connected to the missing boat.
As efforts continue, Barradell is asking people around the Sea of Cortez to remain on the lookout.
"Any information could make a difference," he wrote. "Please keep Oscar and the young boy in your thoughts and prayers."
"Please share, share, share. Help us bring them home."
Fox News Digital reached out to the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre Mexico for comment.
David Spade tells critics to ‘relax’ as Shane Gillis faces backlash over ‘SNL’ joke
David Spade thinks people have gotten a little too comfortable being offended.
Spade defended comedians' right to push boundaries, even when their material doesn't land during an episode of his podcast, "Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade."
Comedian Shane Gillis sparked backlash after he mocked women at the gym during his "Saturday Night Live" monologue.
"I haven’t been to the gym in so long. I didn’t know women just dress like whores now?" Gillis said. "Look, I'm sorry, there's no other way to describe … Have you seen the shorts? Those neon, they're like, artificial bait-colored [shorts], and the wrinkles go around the cheeks and all combine at the butthole. And don’t look! You’re not allowed to look."
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Carvey wasn't buying the outrage surrounding Gillis' joke. Rather than viewing the remarks as an attack on women, the comedian argued that the backlash overlooked a fundamental part of stand-up comedy: saying things that aren't meant to be taken literally.
"I just didn't understand the kerfuffle," Carvey said. "Only 'cause to me, I just saw it as what we call – I'll just say it – a joke. Like he didn't – when you say jokes, you're not literally saying women are whores. You are literally joking. Isn't that kind of the idea? No? Did I just get canceled?"
Spade's assistant and executive producer of the podcast, Heather Santoro, chimed in with a different take, arguing that offensive humor still needs to deliver laughs.
"The joke has to be actually funny," Santoro could be heard saying off mic. "If you're gonna like call a woman a whore, it's gotta be funny. And it wasn't."
Carvey argued that in comedy clubs, he'd bet the joke "destroyed," but "Saturday Night Live" simply was "not the right place" for it.
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"He got some laughs, but, of course, I think he knows that one's gonna be a button pusher," Spade noted. "But he doesn't care."
"Young, very highly dressed-up young women is the majority of the audience at 'SNL,'" Carvey conceded. "So, All right, Heather, I agree with you."
Spade also called out what he viewed as Hollywood's double standards, questioning why some people face criticism while others are seemingly off-limits – and suggesting that not every joke or celebrity controversy needs to spark outrage.
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"I will say it's almost comical that there's people that say, 'Oh, don't make fun of OnlyFans. Don't make fun of strippers. These are sex workers. They need to be respected.' And then everyone hates Sydney Sweeney," Spade said. "And it's like, 'Which one is it?' Like, you know what I mean? Let's all decide what we hate and don't and how about we just relax."
"Sometimes people just need to mind their biz," Spade said. "Like, we don't need to comment on everything."
"We do," he joked, speaking about himself and Carvey, "because everyone loves that we do."
Carvey suggested that audiences have increasingly blurred the line between finding a joke unfunny and believing it shouldn't be told at all.
"It's the idea of like – there's two things. Joke is funny – eh. Joke is not funny, joke offends me – joke should not be allowed to be said," Carvey explained.
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Spade, who appeared on "SNL" from 1990 until 1996, explained that the show's comedians often face a different level of scrutiny when a controversial joke falls flat.
"I think at ‘SNL,’ If something kills, it gets a pass. If something totally bombs, then they get a lot of trouble," he noted.
"Well, did it kill it at dress [rehearsal]?" Carver questioned.
"Oh, I don't know. I don't think Shane has talked about it," Spade added. "I think he's that kind of Chappelle where he just does it, and he walks away and then everyone fights over it."
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Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun. Four stars take the court in a major matchup between two Texas teams. Flagg enters his sophomore season, and Irving returns to action after an injury that kept him out all of last year. Kevin Durant looks to try and prove he can lead a team with all the pieces to the championship. Sengun needs to take another step forward in playmaking and defense if he wants to be viewed as an elite scorer.
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