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Sen. Lindsey Graham dead at 71 after 'brief and sudden' illness, office says
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., died Saturday evening following a "brief and sudden" illness, according to a statement from his office. He was 71.
"On the evening of Saturday, July 11, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham passed away from a brief and sudden illness," his office said.
"Senator Graham's family appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period," it continued.
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President Donald Trump reacted to Graham's death, calling the longtime South Carolina senator a "true American Patriot."
"Senator Lindsey Graham, one of the greatest people and Senators I have ever known, is dead!" Trump posted on Truth Social. "He was always working, and was a true American Patriot. Lindsey will be greatly missed!!! DETAILS AND ARRANGEMENTS TO FOLLOW. So sad!"
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster released a statement early Sunday morning expressing that he is "devastated" by the news of Graham's passing.
"Peggy and I – and our children – are devastated," he said in a statement. "Lindsey Graham is irreplaceable. The fiercest of fighters for South Carolina and America – and a loyal and steadfast friend. We grieve with Darline, has family and his developed staff. May God hold him gently in the palm of his hand. We shall not see his likes again."
Graham was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2002 and won reelection three times. He was seeking a fifth Senate term after winning the Republican primary last month.
Graham served as chairman of the Senate Budget Committee and sat on the Appropriations, Judiciary, and Environment and Public Works committees.
Before joining the Senate, Graham was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1994, becoming the first Republican to represent South Carolina's 3rd Congressional District since 1877.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog mourned Graham's death, calling the South Carolina senator a "great American patriot" and a "great friend of Israel."
"Senator Graham was a beacon of moral clarity and a true leader of the U.S.-Israel partnership," he said in a statement. "We will never forget how he stood by the people of Israel in our most difficult moments, and we will remain eternally grateful for his sense of justice, truth, and loyalty.
"The people of Israel mourn his loss, and I will miss my great friend very dearly," he added.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz remembered Graham as "an unwavering voice in support of Israel's security and its right to defend itself." He noted that Graham repeatedly visited Israel after the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack, calling him "an exceptional leader, a man of principle, and a dear friend whose legacy will endure for generations."
Graham served 33 years in the U.S. Air Force, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve, retiring as a colonel in 2015. An Air Force lawyer, he served in Germany during the Cold War, was called to active duty during the Gulf War, and later completed multiple Reserve deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan during congressional recesses.
He was scheduled to appear on NBC News' "Meet the Press" on Sunday morning.
Graham's office confirmed his death in a statement to Fox News Digital.
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Conor McGregor's long-awaited Octagon return cut short by apparent knee injury seconds into UFC 329
Nearly five years after his last walk to the Octagon, Conor McGregor made his long-awaited UFC return Saturday night against fellow MMA star Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 329 in Las Vegas.
McGregor opened aggressively, attempting a running kick before throwing a head kick moments later. He appeared to slip on both tries. Holloway quickly capitalized after the second, taking top position and landing a right hand before McGregor was able to work his way back to his feet.
Moments later, McGregor hit the canvas again after trying to throw a kick with his right leg, which appeared to buckle underneath him.
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The official inside the Octagon waved off the fight moments later, giving Holloway a TKO victory.
During the broadcast, UFC CEO Dana White pointed to a first-round replay that appeared to show the moment McGregor suffered the injury. The apparent injury was not to the same leg McGregor broke during his 2021 fight against Dustin Poirier, which led to a lengthy absence from the Octagon.
The loss extended McGregor’s long winless drought, with his last UFC victory coming by first-round TKO against Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone in January 2020.
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McGregor earned a unanimous decision over Holloway in a featherweight clash in 2013, when neither was an MMA megastar. In the blink of an eye, McGregor’s star rose.
On Wednesday, he admitted he got caught up in his own stardom after winning UFC belts in two weight classes and becoming one of the biggest names in combat sports.
"I launched an Irish whiskey," McGregor said. "I didn’t drink heavily, if at all, at that time of my life. I was an athlete at the top of my game. Next thing you know, thousands upon thousands of bottles (are) in my garage.
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"‘Sell this, Conor.’ OK, I’d leave my property with two bottles under my arm, and that was it. I was caught. And I wasn’t used to it. And that’s it. God gave me these lessons. That’s it. I was trapped and caught, and it is what it is."
Easier said than done, perhaps, as the controversial former champion has been embroiled in multiple controversies and legal issues over the past several years.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Argentina survives another scare courtesy of Switzerland to advance to World Cup semifinals
Argentina and Switzerland had some very different World Cup resumes coming into Saturday night's quarterfinal match in Kansas City.
The Lionel Messi-led Argentina team is battling to win its second World Cup in a row, while the Swiss found themselves in the quarterfinals for the first time since 1954 after defeating Colombia on penalties.
Argentina survived a scare against Egypt, and that set up an interesting matchup between an offensive juggernaut and a Swiss squad that has leaned on its defense.
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It didn't take too long for Argentina's offense to get started. In the 10th minute, moments after Messi sailed a corner past the front of the net, Alexis Mac Allister put the reigning champs on the board.
Argentina continued to control possession, though only slightly, while Switzerland matched it stride for stride and created a handful of chances. Argentina, meanwhile, failed to capitalize on a couple of excellent opportunities.
The game went to halftime with Mac Allister's tally being the only one on the board, which Switzerland would probably consider a win in a lot of ways. Keeping the reigning champs within arm's reach is no small feat.
In the second half, Switzerland continued to put some pressure on, and even made Argentine goaltender Emiliano Martinez make some key saves.
In the 67th minute, that pressure paid off with the Swiss shocking the heavily pro-Argentina crowd when Dan Ndoye evened things up at 1-1.
Momentum had definitely swung in Switzerland's favor, but then Switzerland got hit with a brutal decision from the officials.
Argentina's Leandro Paredes was given a yellow card, but upon review, the call was reversed, and the yellow card was given to Switzerland's Breel Embolo.
Critically, this was his second yellow card of the game, so he was sent off, and Switzerland had to continue with just 10 players.
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However, the Swiss managed to stay alive, and this one was headed to extra time, and that was thanks to a stunning save on an Argentina corner from Switzerland's Gregor Kobel in the final moments of regulation.
In the first half of extra time, Argentina's Thiago Almada and Lautaro Martínez were both shown yellow cards. Meanwhile, Switzerland managed to keep the match level despite being down a man.
However, in the 112th minute, Argentina's Julian Alvarez called game with a beauty from way out to punch Argentina's ticket to the semifinals.
Unreal.
How many more scares are Argentina fans going to be able to take?
Argentina tacked on another just as added time began to extend their lead to 3-1.
It's worth noting that Messi did not score in this game, ending his scoring streak — which dated back to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar — at a stunning nine games.
The semifinal matchups are now set, and they are doozies.
Spain and France will square off on Tuesday in Arlington, while Argentina moves on for a showdown with England on Wednesday in Atlanta.
Mick Jagger doesn't want to 'lecture' fans, says his job is to make people 'have the best time'
Mick Jagger is opening up about what he thinks his job is as an entertainer.
During an interview with the New York Times podcast, "The Interview," the 82-year-old Rolling Stones frontman shared he believes his job as a musician is to make sure audiences "have the best time they possibly have" at his shows.
"I mean, the bottom line of my thing is really that my job in the live music world is just those people that come to have the best time they possibly can, and for two hours or whatever it is to forget all their problems and the problems of the world and their mortgages and their whatever," he said.
"They can have just the best time. It's similar to going to a sports event, really, because everything else is shouted out," he continued. "You're just watching who's going to win. You're not worrying about everything else."
Jagger made it clear he is more concerned with making sure his fans walk away at the end of his concert feeling good, emphasizing that he doesn't "want to lecture them" about anything.
While he doesn't feel the need to "lecture" his fans at his concerts, he isn't above inserting his opinion and providing social commentary in his song lyrics.
"I've also got into this habit of doing songs that are about personal relationships, and then I throw a verse about politics in there," he explained. "I think that's a trick that I've learned from other songwriters, or I've listened to others, because nobody wants to hear a whole song about politics or...social comment, of any kind."
Although the musician told interviewer, David Marchese, his main goal when performing is to entertain, he did ignite a small feud between himself and the governor of Louisiana while performing in New Orleans in May 2024.
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While performing at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Jagger called out Gov. Jeff Landry by name.
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"We're a welcoming crowd, aren't we?" Jagger asked. "I hope Mr. Landry is enjoying the show. He's real inclusive you know. He's trying to take us back to the Stone Age."
Shortly after the comment, the Republican governor responded on social media, appearing to mock the singer as well.
"You can’t always get what you want," he posted on X. "The only person who might remember the Stone Age is Mick Jagger. Love you buddy, you’re always welcome in Louisiana! #LoveMyCountryMusic."
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Khosla family reaches deal to buy Super Bowl champion Seahawks for NFL-record price: report
Months after capturing their second Super Bowl title, the Seattle Seahawks are poised to begin the 2026 season under a new ownership structure. A group led by Vinod Khosla, his wife Neeru and their son Neal is set to become the fourth ownership group in the franchise's 51-year history.
The Khosla family reportedly reached a $9.6 billion agreement with the Paul Allen estate to take controlling interest in the Seahawks, a record price tag for an NFL franchise.
The NFL’s most recent ownership change came in 2023, when a group led by Josh Harris purchased the Washington Commanders for a then-record $6.05 billion.
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The Seahawks’ reported $9.6 billion price tag would easily eclipse the NFL’s all-time sale record, but it still wouldn't surpass the $10 billion sale of the Los Angeles Lakers last October — the richest deal in North American sports history.
The Seahawks confirmed the pending sale in a statement, though financial terms were not disclosed.
Vinod Khosla, a limited partner with the San Francisco 49ers, will be required to sell his family’s minority stake in the team as part of the agreement before becoming the Seahawks’ controlling owner.
"We are honored to be entrusted as the next stewards of the Seattle Seahawks," Vinod Khosla said in a statement on behalf of the Khosla family. "We look forward to building on the winning legacy Paul Allen created and to earning the trust of the Seahawks organization and fans everywhere."
Before the sale can become official, it must be approved by at least 24 of the NFL’s 32 owners. That vote could come as soon as late next month at a league meeting, according to ESPN, though the deal must first be reviewed by the league’s finance committee.
Beyond the Khosla family, it remains unclear what other parties are possibly involved in the investor group.
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Vinod and Neeru Khosla have been married since 1980. Vinod is listed as the co-founder of Sun Microsystems. He later created Khosla Ventures. Their son, Neal Khosla, is a Stanford graduate and the co-founder and CEO of Curai Health. Neeru Khosla graduated from San Jose State University with a master's degree in molecular biology and is also an entrepreneur.
Jody Allen has chaired the Paul G. Allen Estate since her brother’s death in October 2018. In February, the estate put the Seahawks up for sale, following Allen’s wishes that his assets eventually be sold, and the proceeds sent to charity.
Earlier this week, Front Office Sports reported that a group led by Celtics alternate governors Wyc Grousbeck and Aditya Mittal was viewed as one of two finalists in the Seahawks bidding process.
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It's Christmas in July as hundreds of Santas go on the march in the middle of a stifling summer heat wave
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas — if you ignore the calendar, that is.
While much of Europe continues to grapple with stifling summer heat, one Danish city looked ready for Christmas.
Hundreds of Santa Clauses, Mrs. Clauses and Christmas elves from around the world filled the streets this week for the annual World Santa Claus Congress in Aalborg for a colorful tradition that has delighted onlookers for decades despite taking place months before the holiday season.
The festive gathering transformed Denmark's fourth-largest city into a sea of red suits, white beards and Christmas cheer as professional Santas marched through downtown, posed for photos with visitors and took part in games and competitions all in the middle of July.
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This year's event came as central and Southern Europe continue to grapple with extreme heat, making the sight of dozens of Santas bundled in their signature outfits even more striking.
First staged at an amusement park near Copenhagen in 1957, the World Santa Claus Congress moved to Aalborg on Denmark's Jutland peninsula two years ago.
The annual gathering will celebrate its 70th anniversary next year.
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Originally created to entertain children, the congress has since grown into a popular meeting place for the men and women who portray Santa Claus and his North Pole coterie during the Christmas season in stores, shopping malls and holiday events around the world.
Participants traveled all the way from countries including Norway and Japan to exchange stories, compare beards, sharpen their craft and prepare for another busy Christmas season.
The packed schedule includes gingerbread-eating contests, gift-wrapping competitions, balloon modeling and several lively parades through Aalborg's sun-drenched streets.
"The grandmas say: 'Oh, it's too early to come here,'" organizer Peter Gislund, who also serves as Santa Claus in Aalborg during the Christmas season, told The Associated Press.
The children, however, reacted as most children tend to upon seeing Santa Claus.
"The kids say: 'Hooray! Santa's here already,'" he added.
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Social media was not impressed by Norway subbing off Erling Haaland with their World Cup on the line
Norway's boat-rowing (even if historically inaccurate) run through the World Cup has come to an end after a 2-1 quarterfinal loss to England.
The match wasn't without controversy, however, as Norway surprisingly substituted one of the tournament's most electric players, Erling Haaland.
The Manchester City star had seven goals in the tournament, but was kept scoreless on Saturday.
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Worse yet, it was a pre-corner foul of his that cost Norway what would've been their second goal of the match.
However, it was shocking to see the 25-year-old get subbed off in favor of Jorgen Strand Larsen.
Of course, many wondered whether Haaland had sustained an injury, but let's just say the decision to pull him with 15 minutes left in extra time and Norway trailing by a goal wasn't a popular one on social media.
Jeez, tell us how you really feel!
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Of course, we'll certainly get some more info on this after the fact — I'm not super familiar with Norwegian sports media, but I'm sure they'll ask manager Ståle Solbakken about this one — but it's still disappointing.
Haaland had an incredible tournament and became one of the most popular players in it. It's just a bummer to see his tournament end with him sitting on the bench, whether that was due to injury or because of a questionable substitution.
It was still a great run for Norway, and I don't think it would be wild to see something like this again four years from now in Saudi Arabia at the next World Cup.
But now, the tournament is almost down to its final four.
France and Spain will face off in one semifinal match, while the Three Lions await the winner of Saturday night's match between Argentina and Switzerland.
Gunfire shatters Toronto Latin street festival, leaving at least 2 dead and multiple wounded
The Toronto Police Service is investigating after gunfire broke out Saturday night at a large Latin street festival in Midtown Toronto, leaving at least two people dead and four others wounded.
Police said they received reports of a shooting at St. Clair Avenue West and Arlington Avenue at 8:12 p.m. local time and discovered an active shooter situation.
First responders found six people suffering from gunshot wounds, officials said. Two of the victims were pronounced dead at the scene.
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It is unclear what led to the shooting, and authorities said suspect(s) are still "outstanding." No arrests have been made as of Saturday evening, police said.
Toronto Police Deputy Chief Frank Barredo said during a news conference there seemed to be an "exchange of gunfire" between two individuals targeting each other.
"This is a very chaotic scene," he said. "I think we had something in the neighborhood of 13,000 people participating in this festival."
Police initially described the incident as an active shooter situation before later determining that was not the case.
"There was some concern of an active shooter. That turned out not to be the case," Barredo said.
Barredo said authorities were managing three separate crime scenes connected to the shooting. Two firearms have been recovered, he added.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he was "horrified" by the shooting.
"My prayers are with the families grieving their loved ones, those who are in critical condition, and everyone who has been affected by this horrific event," he said in a statement.
"My thanks to the police officers and other first responders whose courage and fast action prevented further tragedy," he continued. "Police have my full support as they work to apprehend the perpetrators and bring them to justice.
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Following the shooting, the Toronto Transit Commission suspended train stops at the nearby St. Clair West station on Line 1 Yonge-University due to what officials described as a "security incident."
Regular transit service has since resumed.
Authorities urged the public to avoid the area and follow all directives from police at the scene.
The TD Salsa on St. Clair Festival, Toronto’s biggest Latin culture celebration, was celebrating its 22nd annual event in Toronto's Hillcrest Village.
The Toronto Police Service told Fox News Digital no further information is available.
'Die Hard' actor Robert Davi blasts Mamdani after NYC map omits Little Italy
"Die Hard" actor Robert Davi blasted New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani Friday after a city map highlighting immigrant enclaves omitted Little Italy.
The "New York City Immigrant Enclaves" map resurfaced on social media earlier this week after users pointed out it omitted Little Italy, as well as historically Jewish and Irish neighborhoods, despite highlighting 30 immigrant communities across the five boroughs.
Following criticism from Italian-American groups, the city said it plans to update the map to include Little Italy.
Davi, who was born in Astoria, Queens, lashed out at Mamdani in a video posted on X, calling him a "jerk" for snubbing Little Italy.
"I hope every New York Italian American and Irish American spits on you when they see you," Davi said. "I would spit on you if I saw you. Shame on you, you garbage man. Shame on you. Respect the city you're in and understand the people who helped build it."
"My grandparents came from Sicily and Naples and they taught me, speak the English. This is America. God bless America," the 75-year-old "Licence to Kill" actor said.
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"My grandfather enlisted in World War I and got wounded three times … he helped build New York City as an immigrant, an Italian immigrant," he continued.
The veteran actor also suggested the mayor, whom he described as a "leftist Marxist Communist," leave the United States.
"Go back to where you were born, Mamdani," Davi said. "You don't belong in America."
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Mamdani was born in Kampala, Uganda, and moved to the United States when he was 7 years old.
Davi also suggested there should be a constitutional amendment preventing Mamdani from running for public office.
"You should spend time in America, at least a generation, especially those of you that come from a country that has a totally different philosophical ideology bent," he said.
The mayor's office previously directed Fox News Digital to remarks Mamdani made during an unrelated press conference Friday, where he defended the map and said it had originally been created under the previous administration in 2023.
"This map was initially created by the prior administration in 2023, and when we inherited it, we added a few additional neighborhoods," Mamdani said. "It's clearly not an exhaustive list of the more than 200 ethnic communities that call our city home, and we're going to be making additional changes in the future to reflect that and that includes Little Italy."
Fox News Digital has reached out to Mamdani's office for comment.
According to the Library of Congress, more than 4 million Italians immigrated to the United States between the 1880s and 1924, with roughly one-third settling in New York City.
Fox News Digital's Brittany Miller contributed to this report.