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Jason Alexander admits ‘Seinfeld’ fame sent him to therapy

For Jason Alexander, fame wasn't all it was cracked up to be.

The "Seinfeld" star was a guest on Daniel Lubetzky's "Build or Break" podcast and discussed the iconic sitcom that helped shape his career. Alexander told Lubetzky that therapy was the only way he was able to cope with how much the show changed his life.

"You literally went to therapy?" the host asked.

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"You bet," Alexander replied. "I was in therapy while it was happening."

When Alexander was asked why, he explained that the transition from the fame that "Seinfeld" brought him would be hard for anyone.

"The transition from successful at your job to international celebrity, let me just tell you, I don't care how well you've been raised or who you are, you're going to need some therapy," Alexander said.

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Alexander went on to explain that he had one vision for himself when he was young, one dream to accomplish, and that was to make it to Broadway.

"My fantasy of a successful life for myself as an actor growing up in New Jersey was getting across the river and working on those Broadway stages. That was the pinnacle for me," he began.

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He continued, "I didn't think about television. I didn't think about film. I dreamt about a life in the theater. God gave me that starting at age 21. By the time I was 30, I'd won a Tony Award. And now they throw in my path 'Pretty Woman,' some of the other films, 'Seinfeld.' And I now live a life as an actor that I never dreamt of, never. I never thought I would have this kind of money, that I could keep my family the way I keep them, that I would have these opportunities, that I would work with the people I've met."

Alexander said that when "Seinfeld" ended, his first thought wasn't to try and replace that level of success, rather he was in awe that he was able to get there in the first place.

"So, if you hit that and then that goes away, I would never go, 'Why couldn't I keep that?' I go, 'I can't believe I ever got that.' That's not what I was thinking. So for me, life gave me more than I ever dreamed of," he said. "I didn't expect that to last. I objectively could sit back. And one of the reasons that we were so adamant at the end about making money on 'Seinfeld' is because I grew up at a time when if you had a hit series on television, you never worked again. I mean, that was it."

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"Seinfeld" is an American sitcom created by comedian Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David. The series premiered in 1989 and followed a fictionalized version of Seinfeld as he navigated everyday life, relationships and friendships in New York City.

The main cast included Alexander as George Costanza, Seinfeld as Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Elaine Benes and Michael Richards as Cosmo Kramer.

Often described as a "show about nothing," the series focused on ordinary situations that spiraled into comedic chaos. It ran for nine seasons and 180 episodes before ending in 1998. "Seinfeld" is widely regarded as one of television’s most influential and successful sitcoms.

Ric Flair shows off eyepatch in update after fall left him hospitalized: 'I will be okay'

Ric Flair was in good spirits on Saturday after a fall the day before forced him to land in the hospital.

The pro wrestling legend was reportedly at a Wagamama in Tampa when he walked outside and fell, injuring his face and possibly suffering a concussion.

Flair cut his eye and was loaded into an ambulance. On Saturday, he posted a selfie wearing an eyepatch.

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"Thank You All For The Messages And Prayers! I Will Get Back To You Each Individually As I Get Stronger. Thank You To All The Tampa General Hospital Staff And Doctors That Put Up With Me Until 4:30am. I Appreciate You All And Thank You For Everything You Did For Me! I Am Focused On My Healing And Recovery Right Now. I Will Be Okay!"

The fall came hours after Flair announced that he would be unable to attend a scheduled appearance in Seattle due to a blood clot in his leg.

"My Doctors Have Limited My Travel To 3–4 Hours. Seattle Falls Outside That Range, And As Disappointed As I Am, I Have To Put My Health And Recovery First. Blood Clots Are Extremely Serious And Can Be Life-Threatening," Flair said on X. "We Have Seen This Recently With Jalen Hurts And The Complications Involving Blood Clots In His Lungs. It Is A Reminder That This Is Not Something To Take Lightly, And I Must Follow Medical Advice."

Flair said he is slated to have surgery on the affected vein, "[w]hich My Doctors Expect Will Allow Me To Be Cleared For More Travel Afterward."

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"Please Know This Decision Was Not Made Lightly. I Am Truly Sorry For The Inconvenience And Disappointment, And I Am Incredibly Grateful For Your Patience, Understanding, And Continued Support. I Look Forward To Getting Healthy And Seeing You All Down The Road. Thank You For The Love And Support," Flair added.

Flair, 77, has battled health and alcohol issues over the years.

Flair has been in and out of wrestling for the last few years. His so-called "Last Match"took place in 2022 — a tag-team match with his then-son-in-law, the wrestler known as Andrade, against Jeff Jarrett and Jay Lethal. He later revealed he passed out twice during the match.

Flair made his All Elite Wrestling debut in 2023 and was a brief part of Sting’s final professional match at AEW Revolution, where Sting and Darby Allin took on the Young Bucks.

He was a World Championship Wrestling world heavyweight champion eight times, a National Wrestling Alliance world heavyweight champion nine times and a WWE champion twice during his career.

The WWE inducted Flair into its Hall of Fame in 2008 as a singles wrestler and as a member of the Four Horsemen in 2012.

Bill Maher fires back at liberal critics over second Trump dinner

Comedian Bill Maher had a string of harsh words Friday for critics who may have taken issue with his second dinner with President Donald Trump at the White House last week.

During his opening monologue on HBO’s "Real Time," Maher hit back against criticism of his latest dinner with Trump — in which sports commentator Stephen A. Smith and musician Kid Rock also attended.

"Yeah, I did it again, b----es," Maher said, referring to the Oct. 15 dinner, which followed his first dinner with Trump in April 2025.

He then doubled down on his decision to attend, adding, "You know what? F--- you. I like these dinners."

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Maher's confirmation that he attended a second White House dinner comes after Trump told reporters last week that he enjoyed his time eating alongside the three celebrities.

"The dinner last night with Kid Rock and Stephen A. [Smith] and Bill Maher was great," Trump said. "I think they had a good time."

The president added that Maher "likes me a lot more than people understand."

"We talked about everything. It lasted a long time," Trump added.

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In the days leading up to the meal, Maher said he would be dining with the president.

"I'm having dinner with him again next week," Maher told Hollywood agent and executive Ari Emanuel during a conversation on Maher's "Club Random" podcast earlier this month.

"After the first dinner, I went back to doing what I do ... But then, like, he just, out of the blue, let's have dinner again. And I was like, great. And he was really nice," Maher said. 

"Like, I promise I won't say bad things about you like I did the last time.' And I texted back, and I said, 'You know what, you're the president of the United States. Say whatever the f--- you want. I'm just glad we're talking.' It's like being called a 'hockey puck' by Don Rickles. It's just what he does. It's how he talks."

Maher previously made headlines in April 2025 after dining at the White House with Trump, Kid Rock and UFC CEO Dana White. He later told his audience he may have misjudged the president’s demeanor, saying Trump was "more self-aware" in private.

"You can hate me for it, but I’m not a liar. Trump was gracious and measured," Maher said in 2025. "And why isn’t that in other settings? I don’t know, and I can’t answer, and it’s not my place to answer. I’m just telling you what I saw, and I wasn’t high."

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However, Maher has continued to criticize the president. In June, he mocked Trump’s Iran deal, saying the president went from demanding "unconditional surrender" to settling for a memorandum of understanding (MOU) while the White House touted the framework as a foreign policy win.

"We got everything we wanted except for everything we asked for," Maher said.

Jason Mudd, CEO of Axia Public Relations, told Fox News Digital that he thought Maher’s acknowledgment of his second dinner with Trump was likely the result of a preconceived plan to double-down on his attendance. 

"Maher walked in with a plan. His Friday monologue showed it. I said last week that each event guest needs a prepared message in anticipation of public criticism," Mudd said.

Mudd said Maher's willingness to address criticism directly while appearing genuine could help him retain support from fans who object to his relationship with Trump.

"If Bill Maher were my client, I'd advise him to keep sounding like himself. A host who sounds like a surrogate loses credibility," he said. "Maher sounded like Maher, so that risk stays low. Repetition is the next risk, because each new dinner invites the same questions."

"Comedians win by joking first, not by clarifying," Mudd added. "Naming the backlash before his critics do takes much of their power away."

Fox News’ Joseph A. Wulfsohn contributed to this report.

Thousands booked tropical Bahamas cruise and ended up in freezing Canada instead

A cruise scheduled to sail to the sunny Bahamas this week took a northward turn for the worse when it got rerouted to chilly Canada instead.

More than 5,000 passengers boarded Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas in New Jersey on Oct. 18, expecting a seven-day cruise to Florida and the Bahamas. But forecasts of stormy weather off the East Coast prompted the cruise line to change the itinerary, sending the ship north to Halifax, Nova Scotia, according to reports.

The ship stopped in Halifax for about 24 hours, giving passengers time to explore ashore, shop and take harbor rides. It departed Wednesday evening and is scheduled to return to New Jersey on Sunday after three days at sea.

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The line announced the changed itinerary the evening before the ship sailed, according to reports, leaving passengers with little time to adjust.

"My husband said to me, 'This is a joke, right?'" New Jersey resident Marie Durning told CTV News. "I have my winter hat and earmuffs, but I forgot my scarf," she said, adding that she was left scrambling to repack.

Daytime temperatures hovered in the upper 40s to low 50s this week in Halifax, with overnight lows in the 30s, according to weather reports.

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For some, the surprise destination was a chance to make the most of an unfamiliar city.

"I’m grateful and I’m going to make the best of it," Jim Matthews, who lives near Paterson, New Jersey, told the outlet. "And I have found out that Halifax is a beautiful city."

But not everyone was onboard.

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"I am already from Canada, and I wanted to go to the Bahamas," Nicholas Meli, who drove seven hours with his family from Toronto to New Jersey to board, told CTV News.

Online, commenters in Reddit’s r/canada thread expressed sympathy for the passengers but also shared their fondness for Halifax.

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One commenter called it their favorite Canadian city to visit, but said they would be "bummed" to end up there while expecting a Bahamas beach vacation.

Another summed up the change more bluntly, writing, "Halifax is gorgeous, but it is not the Bahamas."

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PEOPLE reported that passengers received a 50% travel voucher and refunds for shore excursions.

Weather and other circumstances can prompt Royal Caribbean to alter or substitute ports, according to its website, and it is not necessarily required to refund fares or provide compensation.

Fox News Digital has reached out to Royal Caribbean for comment.

Larry the Cable Guy takes aim at corporations that considered his Southern brand ‘too controversial’

Larry the Cable Guy says corporate America has a double standard when it comes to choosing which entertainers are too controversial for advertising campaigns.

The comedian went on a tirade against DirecTV, suggesting the satellite-TV provider missed an obvious advertising opportunity – "Larry the Cable Guy has switched to DirecTV" – because of concerns about his image.

During an appearance on "The MeatEater Podcast," Larry recalled seeing a DirectTV commercial with an actor "back in the day," and said, "The first thing I thought was, why don't they get me? ‘Larry the Cable Guy is switching to DirecTV.’"

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A podcast host agreed with the idea. "Oh, dude, that would have been genius,"

The comedian agreed, "It would have been huge!"

Larry said he believed the company's concern was that his Southern accent and edgy humor might appeal to only one slice of America and make him too controversial for a national advertising campaign.

"At the time, ‘Well, Larry the Cable Guy is only really for one part of the country, you know, ’cause of the Southern accent, sometimes he says things that are a little controversial,'" he explained of the general sentiment then.

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But the comedian rejected that reasoning.

"Meanwhile, you got freaking rappers singing about killing cops" and making degrading remarks about women, he argued. "They're getting all kinds of corporate stuff. I'm like going, 'How am I controversial when you got … you know what I mean?"

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He singled out Snoop Dogg, who has appeared in major advertising campaigns, including Super Bowl commercials. Larry emphasized that he did not fault the rapper for accepting those opportunities.

"I got nothing against Snoop Dogg," he said. "God bless Snoop Dogg."

He later added, "There's a lot of hypocrisy in corporate, who they get and who they don't get. Look, I've had a good career. I ain't worried about it. But I'm just saying, that DirecTV pissed me off."

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He said again that he doesn't have any issue with Snoop Dogg, explaining, "I love everybody, and I'm happy for everybody's career. I'm not mad at them, I'm upset at the corporations that would say ‘you're too controversial,' but then they'll put somebody else that's even way more controversial.’"

Larry, whose real name is Daniel Whitney, built a national following with the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, alongside Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall and Ron White. 

His signature catchphrase, "Git-R-Done," and blue-collar comedy persona helped launch a career that has included stand-up, comedy albums, movies and television.

Dream, Valkyries stay off court for fourth WNBA Finals national anthem as some fans remain seated

The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries were off the court for the national anthem before Saturday’s Game 4 of the WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena, marking their fourth straight absence in the series.

Some fans also remained seated during the performance, including spectators who kept their hats on.

I attempted to observe what Atlanta’s players do after leaving the court, but arena staff told me my credential did not grant access to that area and escorted me back to my assigned media seat.

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An employee inside State Farm Arena told OutKick that Dream players stand in a hallway after leaving the court before games. OutKick asked the Dream to confirm whether players remain there during the national anthem and explain what they do during the performance. The team did not immediately respond.

Players from both teams said Friday that staying off the court during the anthem has been their practice for years.

In the first three games, both teams left shortly before the anthem and returned seconds after it ended. Games 1 and 2 were played at Chase Center in San Francisco on Oct. 17 and 19. The series moved to Atlanta for Game 3 on Oct. 21.

Atlanta entered Saturday with a 2–1 lead in the best-of-seven series after winning Wednesday’s Game 3, 97–71.

The anthem absences have drawn criticism from President Donald Trump, who urged fans to stop watching the WNBA at an Oct. 22 rally in Iowa. Vice President JD Vance also called the absences "disgraceful."

Atlanta coach Karl Smesko was asked Friday why his team left the floor for the anthem and whose decision that was.

"We’re just kind of focused on the Finals," Smesko said.

Asked whether he had any further comment about the anthem and his team’s absences on the league’s biggest stage, Smesko said, "No."

An Atlanta public relations representative then moved to the next question.

Dream guard Rhyne Howard was asked Friday about calls to exclude players from Team USA if they do not stand for the national anthem during the WNBA season.

Riley Gaines and former Georgia state Rep. Vernon Jones have argued that anthem conduct should carry consequences when athletes seek to represent the United States internationally.

"I don’t think I’ve been on the floor for the national anthem for any of my tenure in Atlanta, so if that’s what people are gonna look to nitpick for then so be it," Howard said. "But as far as competing for your team, when I go put on USA jersey I’m out for the national anthem every time, there’s no doubt about it."

"Yes, I love the country that I play for and I love what we have here," she added.

Howard and Dream teammate Angel Reese represented the United States at September’s FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, where both stood for the anthem. Golden State had no players on that U.S. roster, although Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase served as an assistant coach.

OutKick followed up with Howard: "Is there a reason you’re not on the court for the anthem?"

Howard and an Atlanta public relations representative both responded, "Next question."

During Friday’s media availability in Atlanta, OutKick asked Nakase whose decision it was for Golden State to stay off the court and why.

"We’re two years in," Nakase said. "That’s been part of our pregame."

Asked again who decided and why, she said, "I really don’t know."

"I understand your question," Nakase added. "I’m not trying to, you know, not answer your question. It’s just part of our pregame."

OutKick followed up: "What do you do during those 90 seconds that you’re off the court?"

"I’m with my staff, so I’m focused on my plays," Nakase said.

Golden State’s public relations staff then moved to the next reporter. OutKick did not get an opportunity to ask why those preparations needed to happen during the anthem rather than before or afterward.

OutKick also asked Valkyries forward Gabby Williams whether the anthem absences are meant as a protest.

"No," she said.

Asked why the team was off the court, Williams responded: "That’s been the routine for like, seven years now."

A Valkyries public relations representative then said, "Next question."

Williams was born in Nevada, holds U.S. and French citizenship and represents France internationally. She joined Golden State this year after playing for Chicago from 2018–20 and Seattle from 2022–25.

Williams’ reference to roughly seven years would reach back to her time in Chicago and span the three WNBA teams she has played for, though she did not explain whether each followed the same routine or how it began.

There is a history of WNBA teams staying off the court as a demonstration. During the 2017 Finals, Los Angeles Sparks players voted to remain in the locker room in solidarity with Black Lives Matter, according to reporting at the time.

Atlanta also published players’ union messaging in its Aug. 2, 2020, game notes. It said "the anthem does not represent freedom, justice and liberty for all Americans" and that players would "continue to protest" in various forms.

Williams denied that the absences are a protest, but the pregame routine explanation still did not identify who established the practice or why it coincides with the anthem.

The WNBA’s 2026 official rulebook says players, coaches and trainers are to "stand and line up in a dignified posture" along the sidelines or on the foul line during the national anthem.

The Associated Press reported Oct. 20 that the league suspended its anthem protocols in 2017. The provision remains in the 2026 rulebook.

OutKick has asked the WNBA to clarify its current requirements and enforcement, whether discipline is planned or under consideration, and whether teams have received instructions about being on the court.

The league has not answered multiple requests for comment.

Friday’s interviews were OutKick’s first opportunity to put the anthem questions directly to players and coaches. OutKick had attended all 13 formal press conferences during the first three Finals games without being called on.

The emailed inquiries began after Game 1 on Oct. 17. OutKick followed up with the WNBA, Dream and Valkyries on Oct. 18 and again Oct. 20, asking about the absences, the teams’ plans for subsequent games and any league instructions.

OutKick also contacted NBA Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer Mike Bass on Oct. 20.

The inquiry asked about the NBA’s role in enforcing the WNBA provision, whether Commissioner Adam Silver or other NBA officials had discussed the absences with WNBA leadership, and possible exemptions or discipline.

The WNBA, NBA and both teams’ front offices have not responded to OutKick’s repeated emailed requests for comment about the anthem absences. Friday’s responses came from players and coaches during media availabilities.

Four games, two arenas and a week of questions later, both teams are still leaving the floor for the anthem.

And no one has given a good answer as to why.

Nearly 1,000 arrested across France as police find potential weapons on protestors: officials

Nearly 1,000 people were arrested Saturday as nationwide protests resumed, France's Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez told reporters.

Earlier in the day, police officers preemptively searched protesters, and arrested people suspected of carrying potential weapons, including fireworks and ball bearings, Reuters reported.

Nuñez did not specify where the arrests were made. 

In Paris, where police estimated 110,000 people marched, officers conducted more than 3,000 checks and arrested 65 people, the BBC reported.

The French Interior Ministry said about 410,000 people participated in protests nationwide, while union organizers estimated attendance at 800,000. In Paris, union organizers put turnout at 250,000, compared with the police estimate of 110,000, according to CBS News.

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"Violent individuals have no place in the marches," the Paris Police Department said in a social media post. "The objective is clear: to prevent troublemakers from joining the procession, and to ensure the safety of the demonstrators."

Central Paris resembled a city under lockdown, as shopkeepers boarded up storefronts, museums closed and more than 20 metro stations suspended service.

In other cities — including Clermont-Ferrand, Grenoble, Lille and Nice — police have resorted to firing tear gas to break up unruly crowds, Reuters reported.

Also in Nice, police used a water cannon to disperse a group of demonstrators who refused to pull back. And in Marseille and Lyon, there have been clashes between police officers and hooded youths.

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Some 70,000 police officers have been deployed across France to clamp down on agitators and prevent the kind of unrest seen during recent demonstrations, when cars were torched and the city hall building in Limoges was set on fire.

Last weekend, more than 2,700 people were arrested during protests that later turned into riots and looting sprees.

The nationwide marches were meant to reflect broader dissatisfaction with the French government, with protesters taking to the streets to air a range of different grievances.

The protests began weeks earlier and were led by high school and university students. They were frustrated with teacher shortages and poor conditions at schools, including overcrowded classrooms and dilapidated buildings.

The movement gained momentum when major labor unions joined the demonstrations, broadening the protests to include opposition to the government's austerity policies and concerns over wages, pensions and the overall cost of living.

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France has reached the "dead end of socialism" as violent protests spread across the country, a French artificial intelligence entrepreneur said Friday.

Speaking on "The Faulkner Focus," Brivael Le Pogam blamed decades of left-wing policies for what he described as growing unrest and declining public services in France.

"Right now we are just seeing the dead end of socialism," Le Pogam, CEO and co-founder of Argil AI, said.

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"It's super sad, and it's purely chaotic right now. And I think, so, basically there is a lot of different causes, but mainly for me, it's the consequences of socialism," he added.

The demonstrations began with students expressing frustration over conditions at their schools and the quality of education. Protests have since spread across France, with some turning violent and leading to looting and thousands of arrests.

On Saturday, thousands marched in Orléans, southwest of Paris, to protest what they described as fascism, while other demonstrators gathered in the capital. French authorities said they planned to deploy 70,000 police officers ahead of additional demonstrations to prevent a repeat of the destruction and looting seen the previous weekend.

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Le Pogam said that despite France's universal healthcare system, patients in some parts of the country face lengthy waits to see a doctor or receive certain medical services.

"We are paying through taxes, through the salaries for that. But years by years, there is some zone in France where you need to wait, for example, one year to get a doctor," he said.

Le Pogam argued that government control has also contributed to declining standards in education and other public institutions.

"Basically like the education, everything touched by the states, it's just crumbled and becoming bad and bad year by year," he added.

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French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday that the government would move to prohibit what he called "illegitimate" protests. He also accused "ultra-left groups" of fueling the unrest, saying their goal was to "bring down the Republic."

President Donald Trump also expressed concern about the unrest and questioned whether the NFL should proceed with Sunday's scheduled regular-season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, just outside Paris.

"I would have said the NFL could have probably postponed that match if you want to know. Because France is really in trouble," Trump told reporters Friday. "That's what happens when you go left. That's what happens when you allow unlimited numbers of people into your country from very unfriendly countries."

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Le Pogam also criticized the government's response to the demonstrations, arguing that authorities have a responsibility to protect the public.

"The crazy thing is the government say to the people to protect themselves and for me, it's crazy," he said. "It's literally the — it's the fate of the states to protect people, and we are seeing that everywhere."

Jalen Hurts puts spotlight on blood thinners: 5 mistakes that could put patients at risk

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts' diagnosis of blood clots in both lungs has put blood thinners in the spotlight.

Hurts is receiving treatment with the medication and is expected to miss the remainder of the 2026 season, according to the NFL.

Even young, physically active people can develop dangerous blood clots, especially when risk factors such as an injury, long travel or recent surgery combine. "Being in shape lowers your risk, but it doesn’t make you immune," said Dr. Joseph V. Lombardi, chief physician executive at AtlantiCare.

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Hurts’ case also highlights the precautions patients taking blood thinners may need to follow.

The medication can help prevent dangerous clots from growing or forming but can also make it harder for the body to stop bleeding after an injury — a concern for athletes playing high-contact sports or anyone who falls or gets hurt.

"Taking [blood thinners] consistently, understanding potential interactions, and recognizing warning signs can greatly reduce the risk of complications," Dr. Yazan Abou-Ismail, a hematologist and thrombosis expert at the University of Utah, told Fox News Digital.

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Here are five mistakes patients should avoid:

While some patients only need blood thinners for a limited time, others may need them long term. When a clot has a clear cause, such as an injury, treatment often lasts about three months, Lombardi told Fox News Digital.

The duration depends on factors including the reason for treatment and whether a patient has had previous clots, Abou-Ismail added. Stopping too soon can raise the risk of another clot, while continuing longer than prescribed may increase bleeding risk.

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Patients should not stop or extend treatment without speaking with their doctor.

Missing doses repeatedly can weaken a medication's protection against clots, Abou-Ismail said, but what to do after a missed dose depends on the specific drug.

Patients should follow the instructions for the prescription or call their pharmacist or doctor — not automatically take an extra dose to make up for a missed one.

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Aspirin and NSAIDs including ibuprofen can increase bleeding risk when taken with blood thinners, Abou-Ismail said. Some prescription drugs and supplements, including fish oil and turmeric, can also affect bleeding or medication levels.

Patients should ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking anything new, even if it is sold over the counter.

Some bruising or minor bleeding may occur but persistent nosebleeds, blood in the urine or unexplained increases in bruising warrant a call to a health care provider, Abou-Ismail said.

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Uncontrolled bleeding, vomiting blood, black or tarry stools, a sudden severe headache or new confusion, vision changes or trouble speaking require urgent care.

After a significant head injury, patients should seek medical evaluation, even if they initially feel fine, experts note.

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A hard hit or fall can lead to serious bleeding in patients taking a blood thinner, which is why Hurts cannot play football during treatment.

Patients should ask their doctor which activities are safe for them. Some may be able to continue exercising but contact sports and other activities with a high risk of injury warrant extra caution.

Blood thinners do not dissolve an existing clot, Lombardi cautioned. They help prevent it from growing while the body clears it over time. The right treatment and precautions vary, so patients should contact their care team with questions about doses, side effects or activity.