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Top highlights from Trump's late night July 4 address: 'No dream in history is bigger'
President Donald Trump delivered a 37-minute speech for America's 250th birthday after a weather delay in the dark of night that was lit up by a Guinness world-record-setting fireworks display stretching from July 4 into July 5 at Washington, D.C.'s National Mall.
While thousands outlasted the rain and dodged nature's thunderstorm light show, many Americans might have missed the president's historic remarks.
Here is a recap of some of the highlights.
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'No dream in history is bigger' than the American experiment
"In this country, we could achieve the wildest and most impossible dreams, and no dream in history is bigger or more incredible than the one that started on July 4th, 1776," Trump said. "The war for independence was launched by minutemen, farmers, blacksmiths, tradesmen who took up their muskets against the mightiest army on earth, the most powerful army and unbeatable army – until they met us."
"No one made them do it. They fought because they knew that a free people must have a free country. Over 250 years, the world has seen the great empires, vast kingdoms, mighty nations and terrible tyrants: They came and they went, but after 2 1/2 centuries, this American republic still stands tall and strong," the president added.
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'America is a nation of winners'
"Americans won the West and built the modern world, because America is a nation of winners, and today our country is winning again, and we're winning like never before," Trump said just before the midway point of the speech. "America is back and we want to keep America great."
"Together, we are also reasserting the truth that American strength and power is not something to be ashamed of. It is something that we are very, very proud of," Trump continued. "This country has been the greatest force for peace and justice on earth in the last century. We defeated tyrants, demolished evil, and saved freedom again and again and again."
'Nothing Americans cannot do'
"There is no challenge Americans can not overcome," Trump said before his concluding remarks. "There is no place we cannot go. There is no goal we cannot reach. And there is nothing that Americans cannot do."
Thanking those staying into the late hours
"If you think that was easy, it wasn't," Trump began in an unscripted salute to the patient and devoted crowd. "And I want to thank everybody because they did the right thing. They saw lightning. And I said, 'there's no way; if we have to speak in front of one person at 4 in the morning, I'm going to be here.'
"There's no way we can be deterred. And they estimated they had 375,000 people before everybody had to leave, and they now have 150,000 people. It's the craziest thing anyone's ever seen.
"And I want to just thank you. And I feel so badly about some people. They left it; they couldn't get back. But, you're very special people, and we have a very special country. Thank you very much."
'56 patriots put everything at risk' for 'victory for the ages'
"They declare that all men are created equal; that they are endowed with sacred unalienable rights by the hand of our creator, and that among these are life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness," Trump said, "and signing their names to the roster of freedom."
"Those 56 patriots put everything at risk. Stepped onto the stage of destiny and seized a victory for the ages. And that's what it was," he said. "And this is an evening for the ages. I believe this is something very special. This is bigger than if we didn't have the lightning blaring. We had lightning blaring. But this is bigger, little more inconvenient, but it's bigger, I think, in its own way it's more beautiful. From the beginning, we were a nation that live by the motto victory or death and live free or die."
'We will always be the best'
"God bless the immortal patriots of 1776, and long live the cause of independence," Trump said. "May it reign forever and ever and ever. We will always be on top. We will never let our country fall. We will always be the best."
"Our founders not only won our liberty, they secured it with the most righteous political document ever conceived: It's called the Constitution of the United States," Trump said. "Very special, and it's because of their genius that we remain the finest people on the planet."
Honoring 11 Gold Star families
"We are honored to be joined by 11 Gold Star family members," Trump said. "The Gold Star family – that is one of the great tributes. It's one of the great honors, a tough honor. There's nothing tougher than that. But these are amazing people."
Next stop, the moon, then a mission to Mars
"We're going to be going to Mars very soon, and I think that's something that we do have in my mind," Trump said, hearkening to the historic John F. Kennedy going to the moon speech excerpt.
"And we're going to do the moon and we're going to go from there. We're going to go to Mars, and we're going to continue to be way ahead."
Defeating communism: We 'cast the hammer and sickle into oblivion'
"All these talks from the communists, they haven't got a chance – not even a chance," Trump said; a theme he reiterated multiple times in the speech. "We don't want communists in our country. Never worked and it never will work."
Communism will always be "a loser," Trump added later.
"Our warriors did not fight communism on battlefields across the world only to have that menace rears its ugly head right back here in America. We're not going to let it happen. We like to stop a threat like that immediately and before it begins," Trump said. "It's like a cancer. You got to cut it out. You got to cut it out fast."
Trump added a warning to potential future communist opposition around the globe.
"The Stars and Stripes cast the hammer and sickle into oblivion before," Trump said, "and we will do it again if necessary."
"I don't think it's going to be necessary. I think people have learned. They've learned what to do and how to handle it, and we'll get a handle it very well."
'Our destiny is written by God'
"We have thrived and flourished because our founders were great, our cause was just, our people are brave, our culture is exceptional, and our destiny is written by God," Trump said near the end of the speech he apparently cut short after vowing earlier this week to deliver an hours-long address to the world.
"And as we can see here tonight, after 250 years, the spirit of 1776 still lives within us all. It still roars in the hearts of our nation's capital. It still burns in the heart of every patriot, thunders through every city and town, and is still lights the entire world with the glow of American liberty. And there is nothing like that."
250 and 'just getting started': 'Best is yet to come'; 'dawn of the golden age'
"At 250 years old, we may be the oldest constitutional republic on earth, but our country is just getting started because the best is yet to come: This is only the dawn of the golden age of America," Trump said in his conclusion, leading directly into the National Mall fireworks display.
"And on this 250th 4th of July, we declare, just as they did two and a half centuries ago, that for our country and for our children and for the cause of liberty, we are going to take our country to new levels, to levels not reached," Trump continued. "We're going to make it bigger, better, stronger, and we're going to love it even more."
"And I just want to thank you," he added, finishing with words off the script. "The inconvenience of lightning can do that, but lightning will never stop you. And I want to thank everybody and we love you all. And it's an honor to be your president. Thank you. God bless you all."
WWE legend Torrie Wilson slipped into bikinis for the Fourth of July, models got patriotic on Instagram & meat
Welcome to the July 5th Sunday Screencaps. Hopefully you're arriving with the same number of fingers and hands you entered the holiday weekend with and are simply recovering from going too hard for America's 250th.
I did get a little bit too much sun yesterday, but other than that, I survived in one piece. We went into the Fourth of July this year without any plans whatsoever.
I ended up taking the little guy to the pool in the early afternoon, then we had an unexpected guest stop by for a few hours, and before I knew it, I was watching the neighborhood fireworks along with everyone else.
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So much for no plans and watching the fireworks from our yard, which is what we did last year. By the end of the night, the little guy was worn out, and we didn’t even set off the small fireworks we bought. We'll be doing that tonight.
This year it seemed like there were a lot more suburban heroes out setting off fireworks. It was nonstop from all directions from the time the sun went down until early this morning.
We thank them, and I'm confident they'll be out tonight doing it again. We're also thanking WWE legend Torrie Wilson.
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On a very patriotic day on Instagram this the Fourth of July, she managed to stand out. The Hall of Famer had a couple of bikinis for the occasion and wished the USA a happy 250th birthday in them.
Torrie, unlike us in the Joseph household, had a plan. Get out the red, white and blue, grab the denim and the patriotic bikini, a couple of American flags and get to work. This year's holiday weekend was a big one after all.
The pressure to deliver could be too much for some. It's not for Torrie Wilson. She's still a star, and she's not afraid of the bright lights at all. That's obvious, even at 50.
Happy Fourth of July weekend from one of the best to ever do it.
- Chris B from Johnson City writes:
SeanJo,
Sorry it’s late, but I wanted to fulfill your request for meat. I was off Thursday and Friday (my company always gives us two days for the Fourth). With that much down time I acted on an idea that I had in the cold days of winter and spring. I used some gift cards and got a little charcoal grill. I got a Weber Jumbo Joe to be exact. The inaugural cook was obviously the 250th July 4th. It’s so hot that the family wasn’t that hungry, but I tried hard to fill it up. I have some ideas for how I’m going to use it going forward. God Bless America.
SeanJo
Chris, I have to admit that teared up a little seeing this one. This is what it's all about. From the two days off to the purchasing a charcoal grill and the breaking it out for July 4th, it's perfect. This is how you celebrate the holiday weekend. I hope you enjoyed it. I also hope there are plenty of charcoal grilling days this summer. Thanks for sending your meat my way.
- Mike writes:
Sean,
Unfortunately, forgot to get a shot while the tri tip was on the grill, but the end result was great. My wife did a rub and it was fantastic. Also wanted to share that we'll be taking a cruise to Alaska and I thought you'd like one of the port adventures offered. Keep up the great work.
SeanJo
Thanks for the support and for sending this in. The meat looks great and so does the "Alaska Bigfoot Adventures." I hope you're not passing up on an opportunity to see some natures and sightsee. Who knows? Maybe you'll even have a Bigfoot encounter that nobody manages to capture on camera. That's worth the $149 if you ask me.
SeanJo
Homebrew Bill and Troy, thanks for sending your meat my way. I'm going to have to give the bacon wrapped stuffed peppers a try. I've had them before, I've never tried to make them myself. I'm going to have to give it a shot.
And you know what they say about smoking meat on skewers. If you're going to have something keep splitting in two, let it be the mushrooms.
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That's it. That's all I have for the first Sunday in July as we make the most of what's left of the holiday weekend. Enjoy and if you toss your meat on a grill, remember I want to see it.
The inbox is always open, sean.joseph@outkick.com. You can also follow me on Twitter and over on Instagram and slide into the DMs over there. Have a great Sunday as we wrap up the Fourth of July weekend.
Also, I'm not getting rid of Steve Largent. He'll be back. I tossed Don Mattingly in there this week because his handsome mug showed up in my feed, and he was my favorite player when I was young.
I've put him in before, and I'll likely do it again. I pick and choose my spots with Donnie Baseball.
Jordan Davis faces fan backlash over Hawaii axis deer hunt despite strong conservation backing
Country music star Jordan Davis is getting a crash course in the internet's complicated relationship with hunting.
The Louisiana native recently shared photos from what he described as an "absolute bucket list" axis deer hunt in Hawaii, proudly posing with the harvested animal and several friends.
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"Axis deer in Hawaii. Absolute bucket list hunt with some great people," Davis wrote on Instagram.
The post quickly drew a mixed reaction from fans. While plenty congratulated the singer on checking off a dream hunt, others called the photo "horrifying," "disappointing" and "unnecessary."
Some fans said they didn't mind that Davis hunts but questioned why he felt the need to share the photo publicly. Others took issue with the hunt itself.
The backlash may sound familiar.
Just last month, fellow country star Cody Johnson found himself in similar hot water after posting photos from a grizzly bear hunt in Alaska. Johnson eventually defended the hunt as a "conservationist effort" and a "meat-harvesting hunt."
Davis has not publicly responded to the criticism.
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Context matters here, though, because axis deer are an invasive species in Hawaii.
The spotted deer, which are native to India, were introduced to the Hawaiian Islands in the 1860s and eventually spread to Maui, Lanai and Molokai. With no natural predators and the ability to breed year-round, their populations have exploded over the decades.
Today, wildlife officials and conservation groups consider axis deer a major ecological problem. The animals damage agricultural land, consume native vegetation, contribute to soil erosion and compete with livestock for forage. Overpopulation has become such a concern that hunting is widely viewed as one of the primary tools for controlling their numbers.
The fact that axis venison is often regarded as some of the best-tasting wild game in the world is an added perk.
Still, as both Davis and Johnson have learned, the conservation argument doesn't always end the debate.
For some fans, the issue isn't necessarily that country artists hunt. It's that they don't want dead animals popping up in their Instagram feeds. And that's fair.
Then again, odds are those same folks wouldn't bat an eye at a photo of a cheeseburger.
Fever guard Sophie Cunningham's viral finger-pointing meme reaches WWE
Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham’s point toward Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner amid a heated skirmish during their game has gone mega viral.
The point turned into a meme that has reached all corners of the internet, including the White House’s social media accounts. On Friday, pointing was also seen in the ring.
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Chelsea Green, Tiffany Stratton and Charlotte Flair took on Jade Cargill, Michin and B-Fab in a six-woman tag team match on "Friday Night SmackDown." Green and Stratton stood in front of Flair and began to point at their opponents in Cunningham’s style.
"When @WWE meets @WNBA," Green wrote on X.
Cargill’s team defeated Flair, Stratton and Green in the match.
Cunningham shared her thoughts on the White House's post while speaking to reporters on Friday.
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"I think everyone around the world is posting it," she said when asked about the White House's post.
"Every company has done it. So I don't really think twice about it. I just think they're another group posting about it."
Cunningham said on her podcast that her technical foul she got for the pointing gesture during the game against the Mercury was "the weakest thing I’ve ever seen in my life" and explaining that she "didn’t say a word" while "all I was doing was literally pointing."
"I couldn't help myself. I could not. She was losing her s--- and all I was doing was literally pointing," Cunningham said.
Fox News’ Jackson Thompson contributed to this report.
Australian healing with 'beautiful messages' after losing arm to shark attack
Leah Stewart, an Australian mother and teacher who lost an arm after a shark attack at Sydney’s Coogee Beach, has been reading messages from supporters around the world during sleepless nights as she continues her long recovery, her family said.
"We’ve been sharing some of the beautiful messages we’ve received with Leah and she’s loved them, finding inspiration from the care and love you’ve all shared," her brother, Joshua Stewart, wrote in a GoFundMe update on Sunday.
"Leah has had some challenging days but has found real strength from your kindness and support," he added.
Leah Stewart has struggled with sleep in her recovery and has leaned on the wave of support from family, friends and strangers.
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"Since the incident Leah has had difficulty sleeping, and on those nights she’s been reading back through your messages, not only from her family and community in Australia and her whānau in New Zealand, but also from people all across the world," he wrote, using the Maori word for family. "They’ve given her real comfort and strength."
Stewart, mother to a 1-year-old daughter and passionate teacher, was attacked June 13 while on a morning swim close to shore and within the flags at Coogee Beach, according to her family. She suffered life-threatening injuries, including multiple bites across her arms and legs, lacerations, fractures and extreme blood loss.
She was placed on life support, put under a medically induced coma and underwent multiple surgeries in the days after the attack. Her treatment required the amputation of one arm, and the family said more surgeries were scheduled as doctors worked to save her life and stabilize her condition.
Stewart, who woke up from her 10-day coma after doctors reduced her sedation, told her mother and partner, Fernando, "I love you." Her brother said at the time that her first thoughts were with her young daughter, August.
"Leah has a long road ahead," Joshua Stewart wrote after she briefly woke, calling the moment a hopeful first step in her recovery.
Joshua Stewart said the family wanted to apologize for delays in responding to supporters, explaining they have had issues with the GoFundMe messaging system.
"Leah is beyond overwhelmed at the amazing support she has received and that her story has resonated with so many people," he wrote. "Thank you!"
The fundraiser was launched to help Stewart, her partner and their young daughter through what her family described as a heartbreaking situation. The money will support her recovery, prosthetics, rehabilitation, ongoing care and the major adjustments she will need as she works toward returning to life as a mother.
Her family also thanked the lifesavers, first responders, helicopter crew and medical team at St. Vincent’s Hospital who helped care for Stewart after the attack.
"As a family we are shocked and devastated that this could happen to our beloved partner, daughter and mother who is so full of life and energy," Joshua Stewart wrote.
Nicki Minaj, Anna Nicole Smith and more stars who got their start waiting tables at Red Lobster
Stars are just like us.
Before becoming famous, Nicki Minaj, Anna Nicole Smith and more worked everyday jobs at one of America's biggest chain restaurants.
The rapper worked at a number of locations, while Smith worked at Red Lobster as a young mom when she first welcomed her son, Daniel, when she was 19 years old.
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Damola Adamolekun, the youngest CEO the chain restaurant has ever seen at 37 years old, acknowledges the company's storied history with celebrity, and has been talking up the brand since taking over.
"People just really care about this brand. It has a deep legacy and a deep meaning to people." he told Vanity Fair in June, adding, "I like that I’m giving people a different sort of role model—a different path for people that they might not be aware of otherwise."
Here are some of the biggest names who once worked at Red Lobster.
Nicki Minaj had experience as a waitress prior to making it big as a record-setting female rapper.
During an appearance on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," she spoke about her time working at Red Lobster as a waitress, saying "I probably waited on people in this audience for a matter of fact," adding, "If you've ever eaten at Red Lobster, I probably took your order."
"That's what made me wanna hurry up and follow my dream, because I was like, 'Oh my God, this is not for me. I gotta hurry up and get out of here before it's too late,'" Minaj said about working at the chain restaurant.
She went on to find success with her debut album, "Pink Friday," which featured one of her biggest songs of all time, "Super Bass." This led to record-breaking success, as she became the best-selling female rapper of all time, selling over 100 million records worldwide.
Anna Nicole Smith once chose to work at Red Lobster to support herself and her son, Daniel.
In an interview with Daily Mail in February 2017, Smith's mother, Virgie Arthur, shared that her daughter once worked at the popular chain restaurant before quitting to work as an exotic dancer at the Executive Suite.
She recalled going into the Executive Suite one night and finding Smith dancing for a man, telling her, "You’re not going to do that kind of work. You’re supposed to be working at Red Lobster."
"She said, ‘Momma, I know you don’t understand this but I work at Red Lobster all night long and my back and my feet are killing me,’" Arthur told the outlet. "‘I can go work at the Executive Suite one night and make $1,000 dollars.’"
In 1991, while dancing at another local club, Smith met billionaire oil tycoon J. Howard Marshall. With his support, she was able to quit dancing and began modeling — she never looked back.
Chris Rock spent his teenage years working at Red Lobster in New York.
The actor and comedian spoke about his time working at the restaurant after dropping out of high school in the 10th grade during his 2008 HBO comedy special, "Kill the Messenger," saying he "used to scrape shrimp into the garbage can and then load up the dishwasher."
"I never got a raise, I never got a promotion," he said. "They kept me in the back because I had really f---ed-up teeth, and they didn’t want people to think that shrimp f---ed up your teeth."
He went on to say that the job "killed me," but says he has been "blessed" and has a successful career. He got his start doing stand-up as a teenager, later landing a spot on the cast of "Saturday Night Live." He established himself as a comedian with numerous specials, which earned him many Emmy Awards. He has also had a successful movie career.
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Jonathan Majors had "a crazy journey" on the way to finding success as an actor.
The Marvel actor opened up about his experience working at Red Lobster when he was a teen during his opening monologue for "Saturday Night Live," which he hosted in 2021, sharing that he worked there to support himself while he was "homeless."
"I lived in my car, working at Red Lobster and Olive Garden, but you know what I learned from that experience? You know what I learned? That Red Lobster and Olive Garden are owned by the same parent company, so you can work at both places with no problem," he joked.
He then pointed out that many stars started their careers at the restaurant, joking, "I don't know what they're putting in those cheddar baked biscuits, but it's working."
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On a more serious note, he added that working at both restaurants taught him the value of hard work and that "if you trust a plan, great things can happen."
While Majors found success in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, his career slowed down when he was convicted of two misdemeanor counts — reckless assault in the third degree and harassment — in December 2023, following an altercation with his girlfriend in March 2023.
Jamie Kennedy loved his time working at Red Lobster.
During an interview on "The Jason Show" in June 2024, Kennedy said he started working at the chain restaurant because his mom thought it would be good for him.
"It was my first job ever. My mother's like, ‘You got to learn about life so go to Red Lobster,’" he said. "I got a job there when I was 16, and then I loved it so much that when I moved to L.A. to pursue my dream, I got a transfer. I got recommended as a busboy to the North Hollywood location because I was such a good busboy at the Philly one. So I worked there."
He ultimately found success as an actor playing Randy Meeks in the 1996 movie "Scream," and went on to have a successful movie and television career.
'Tanmaxxing' trend could come at a dangerous cost, skin cancer experts warn
Summer fun in the sun is being taken to a new extreme.
"Tanmaxxing" is a social media trend that involves maximizing sun exposure and tanning the skin more intensely.
Popular among Gen Z, the practice combines time spent in direct sunlight with a variety of tanning products like oils, bronzers and gels.
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Creators on social media are showing off their dramatic tan lines and outdoor set-ups — some even forgoing sun protection or adding tanning bed sessions.
While spending time outdoors can help boost mood, support the body's production of vitamin D and reduce screen time, dermatologists warn that excessive sun exposure — especially as promoted by the tanmaxxing trend — can be dangerous.
New York-based board-certified dermatologist Dr. Michael Tassavor, MD, emphasized that there is "no such thing as a safe, natural tan."
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"Tanning is damage," he said in an interview with Fox News Digital. "Tanfluencers sell a deep tan as a ‘wellness upgrade,' but a tan isn't a glow-up — it's your skin's visible distress signal that DNA damage has already happened."
"As a skin cancer specialist, I've taken care of thousands of skin cancers on patients who 'tanmaxxed' before it had a name. Most regret it."
The World Health Organization classifies UV radiation and tanning beds as Group 1 carcinogens, which is the same category as tobacco and asbestos.
Using a tanning bed before age 35 can raise melanoma risk by about 75%, Tassavor noted.
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"The damage compounds silently and shows up years later, once the easy window to intervene has closed," he said.
According to Tassavor, two common beliefs behind tanmaxxing are false: Skipping sunscreen does not produce a "better" tan, and a base tan does not protect the skin from future sunburns.
Sunlight "isn’t the enemy," the dermatologist noted, but there’s no need to chase it.
"Most of your vitamin D can come from diet and supplements, and your skin is efficient enough to [get] what it needs from ordinary incidental exposure," he said.
"Vitamin D matters for bone density, and sun does give some people a genuine mood lift, but there's no evidence that anyone has to go out of their way to sunbathe for it, and no evidence that diligent sunscreen use harms bone health."
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To safely expose yourself to the sun, Tassavor recommends using SPF 30 sunscreen and reapplying every two hours. Tanning beds should be avoided "entirely," he cautioned, because there is "no safe dose" of UV exposure and using them accelerates skin aging.
NFL star Brandon Aiyuk appears to go after Commanders' Jayden Daniels in latest social media rant
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk’s apparent attempt to get traded to the Washington Commanders in the offseason may have come to a screeching halt.
Aiyuk posted a video to his social media on Saturday, taking aim at Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels. He seemingly referred to Daniels as "5" – the star’s jersey number.
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"‘5’ gonna text me talking about some, ‘You’re on my team now. You follow my rules.’ Boy, I’m a grown a-- man, boy," Aiyuk said. "You gonna have to start running behind your momma and I might believe what you talking about. But until then, (No)."
He tagged Daniels specifically in a separate post, which read, "Tf always so funny lil n---a. Turn your savage up."
In a third post, Aiyuk was seemingly interested in joining Daniels on the Commanders again.
"Let’s run it 5! Let’s see! Need you available all szn and I’ll do the same," the post read.
The 49ers have been looking for a trade partner for Aiyuk, who signed a four-year, $120 million extension with the 49ers in August 2024. But it probably isn’t helping that general manager John Lynch not only said Aiyuk is done, but these public displays of displeasure from Aiyuk don’t paint him in the best light despite his talent.
Aiyuk has invoked the Commanders numerous times, seemingly trying to re-join his Arizona State teammate in Daniels.
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Aiyuk began speaking out about his frustration with San Francisco earlier this month, including videos where he called the 49ers "dumb" and "stupid" for giving him his extension. He also claims the team is scared to release him because of how he might perform elsewhere in the league.
The rift between Aiyuk and the 49ers has gone on for almost a full year now after the team voided the remaining guaranteed money he was owed on his extension. The 49ers did so after Aiyuk didn’t participate in rehab sessions for a torn ACL, MCL and meniscus he suffered in his right knee during the 2024 season.
Then, the 49ers placed Aiyuk on the reserve/left team list back in December after he stopped showing up to the team facility.
Before getting injured in 2024, Aiyuk tallied 24 catches for 374 yards during that season. He broke out with 1,342 yards on 75 receptions and seven touchdowns during the 2023 season for the 49ers, helping them reach the Super Bowl.
Fox News’ Scott Thompson contributed to this report.
American Olympic runner Nikki Hiltz, who identifies as transgender nonbinary, reacts to Supreme Court ruling
Nikki Hiltz, an American Olympic runner who identifies as transgender nonbinary, reacted to the Supreme Court ruling on transgender athletes on Saturday.
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of West Virginia and Idaho on Tuesday against trans athletes who sued to gain access to girls' sports. The states were backed by the law firm Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), while the trans athletes were represented by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and Cooley Legal.
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In the highly anticipated rulings in West Virginia v. B.P.J. and Little v. Hecox, the high court upheld state laws requiring student-athletes to compete on sports teams that correspond with their biological sex at birth rather than their gender identity.
Hiltz competed in the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon, winning the mile race with a 4:17.49.
"I wasn’t surprised, but I was obviously still disappointed," Hiltz said of the ruling, via The Athletic. "For me, I want to show that trans people can be in sport, be affirmed in their gender. We’re not these big, scary things."
Hiltz added, "It’s a really weird time in our country for a lot of different communities, mine specifically."
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Hiltz, who has always competed in women's races, previously opened up about gender identity.
"The best way I can explain my gender is as fluid," Hiltz wrote in an Instagram post last year. "Sometimes I wake up feeling like a powerful queen and other days I wake up feeling as if I’m just a guy being a dude, and other times I identify outside of the gender binary entirely."
Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote the Supreme Court opinion.
"Consistent with Title IX and the Equal Protection Clause, we hold that the States may maintain women’s and girls’ sports for biological females. They may determine eligibility for women’s and girls’ sports based on biological sex," the opinion read.
Now, more than half of the states in the U.S. are empowered to enforce the protection of women's sports without fear of a legal challenge.
However, there are still 23 states, including California, New York and Massachusetts, that don't have any such laws, and some of those have laws to protect trans athletes in girls' sports.
Fox News’ Jackson Thompson contributed to this report.
Americans once survived on squirrel pie, whiskey and homemade cheese after British imports dried up
A new documentary exploring Revolutionary-era food has given host Capri Cafaro a firsthand look at the ingenuity that helped colonial Americans adapt, survive and ultimately break from Great Britain.
As Americans celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary, Cafaro said the biggest lesson from making the "America the Bountiful: America's 250th Anniversary Special" was seeing how colonists transformed local crops, livestock and wild game into a self-sustaining food system when European imports were no longer reliable.
"Food is a really interesting anchor, culturally," Cafaro told Fox News Digital. "It has an opportunity to tell infinite stories from economics to agriculture to the environment to science."
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In planning the show's 250th anniversary special, Cafaro said she was "really looking to identify the ways in which colonial settlers were able to adapt in North America without being able to rely on European imports."
She traveled to landmarks of colonial America to trace the roots of foods that are integral to the nation's palate today, including cheese and whiskey.
Colonists turned milk into cheese because fresh milk spoiled quickly. They used the byproducts of the grain they milled for many different things, including making alcohol, Cafaro said.
In the documentary, Cafaro is shown sampling whiskey produced as it would have been at George Washington's Virginia estate, Mount Vernon. She described it with a laugh as "alcohol-grain-forward" and contrasted it with a whiskey suited to "more of a modern-day palate."
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The most challenging experience Cafaro said she had while making the show involved hunting and eating small game.
Squirrel pie and stew were popular in 18th- and 19th-century America, she said, and are something people can still find today, particularly in the Appalachian regions of the United States.
"It was tough for me to be part of a squirrel-hunting process and then be faced with having to eat it," Cafaro said. "I joked at the time that I may be a vegetarian in the 18th century, having to rely on small game like squirrel."
Many U.S. presidents, including James A. Garfield, were fans of squirrel stew and squirrel pie, Cafaro said.
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Colonists diversified crops, developed preservation techniques for meat and dairy and varied their hunting and trapping methods for small game, Cafaro said she learned while making the documentary.
She added that the documentary also explores the roles Indigenous peoples, European settlers and enslaved people played in growing, harvesting and preparing food.
For example, Indigenous people shared their knowledge of making tea from local plants and herbs with colonists. After American patriots held the Boston Tea Party, these Liberty Teas turned "an everyday beverage into a symbol of independence," the documentary says.
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Cafaro said she was most struck by "the innovation and the ingenuity that settlers employed, and ... that became a hallmark of the American identity."
She said she hopes the documentary amplifies the voices of farmers, ranchers, fishers and "anyone who works to put food on our table."
"The American identity isn't possible without their resourcefulness and hard work," she said.