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Mets owner Steve Cohen backs team's architect of brutal season, says team will 'live that contract out'
Just about everything that David Stearns has touched with the New York Mets has turned to you-know-what.
Stearns took over as the Mets' president of baseball operations in 2024 and made it to the National League Championship Series, but after blowing the best record in baseball last year en route to an epic collapse and following it up with a 36-50 record thus far, Stearns is public enemy No. 1 in Queens.
The Mets fired manager Carlos Mendoza, who also joined the team in 2024, last week, but Mets owner Steve Cohen said Stearns will hold his post through the duration of his contract, which expires in 2028 (Mendoza's contract was expiring after this season).
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"We’re two and a half years into a contract. Everyone forgets — does he get any credit for ’24? Does that not count? We almost made it to the World Series. And that was just two years ago. It’s a mixed record," Cohen said to the New York Post's "The Show" podcast.
"I’m not gonna say it’s going great, but it’s too early to really make evaluations. And I feel really strongly that if we’re going to burn and churn, that’s a terrible place to be. Every time you burn and churn, guess what, the next time nobody wants to come. Is someone going to put their career in your hands if you’re going to be short term-oriented?
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"I have a contract. It’s a five-year contract. And we’re going to live that contract out."
This was nearly impossible to predict because the Mets have the largest payroll in baseball at nearly $330 million, but a 12-game losing streak in April has been impossible to overcome. Following last year's collapse, Stearns overhauled the roster, but none of it has worked.
The Mets let Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz walk in free agency while trading Jeff McNeil and Brandon Nimmo, and brought in Jorge Polanco, Luis Robert, Bo Bichette, Devin Williams and Luke Weaver. Polanco has not played since April 14 and Robert since April 26, while Bichette is on pace for, by far, the worst full season of his career. Williams owns a 4.13 ERA after struggling with the New York Yankees last season, but Luke Weaver's 2.00 ERA is a lone bright spot.
The Mets' offense has the second-worst OPS in the league, at .673, and their starting pitchers' 4.75 ERA is the fourth-worst mark. They also have the third-most errors in the league, despite Stearns opting for "run prevention" in the offseason.
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Chiney Ogwumike claiming that A'ja Wilson is 'greater' than Tom Brady exposes ESPN's WNBA credibility problem
ESPN analyst Chiney Ogwumike made headlines this week for downplaying Alyssa Thomas throat-punching Caitlin Clark on the basketball court. She claimed Clark "embellishes" contact while Thomas simply "plays hard."
Ogwumike then suggested the punch was only visible in slow motion, as if replay speed somehow alters reality.
"When narratives are created based off of a freeze-frame, that can create a huge problem. The league was reacting to the optics of that image," Ogwumike said.
As it turns out, that segment might not have been Ogwumike's most embarrassing performance of the week. On ESPN, she hosted a segment asking whether WNBA star A'ja Wilson's greatness surpasses, wait for it, Tom Brady's.
"Safe Space: Is A'ja Wilson's greatness more impressive than Tom Brady's?" the chyron asked.
Ogwumike didn't hesitate.
"Tom's winning is boring," she said. "That don't apply to A'ja. A'ja is more interesting than Tom. A'ja is that girl."
She argued that the "dynamic nature of basketball" gives Wilson the edge over Brady, adding that Wilson can "step off the court like she's in Fashion Week."
Look, we understand it's July, but come on. Greater than Tom Brady?
The fact that ESPN devoted airtime to this debate is quite curious.
A'ja Wilson is a phenomenal basketball player. We agree. She is the best women's player in the world (though not the face of the WNBA). Many analysts believe she has a chance to become the greatest player in league history.
The operative word is chance.
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Tom Brady already occupies the pinnacle of his sport. He won seven Super Bowls, more than any NFL franchise. His dominance of professional football spanned more than two decades.
Brady reached such a rare level of excellence that the list of American athletes with comparable legacies is minuscule. The list includes the likes of Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods and Muhammad Ali.
By contrast, many all-time WNBA rankings still place Wilson behind Diana Taurasi, Sheryl Swoopes and Tamika Catchings. At least for now.
Further, there are 32 teams in the NFL. There are 15 active WNBA teams. Comparing Wilson's championship wins, which still trail Brady's by four, is not exactly an adequate exercise.
Oddly, Ogwumike invoked Brady to elevate Wilson. Instead, she invited a comparison that Wilson simply cannot win.
That is precisely why the segment came across as pandering, a critique that increasingly defines Ogwumike's media career.
After a promising start as one of ESPN's true rising stars, Ogwumike has grown increasingly preachy and uninformed. Her coverage of Caitlin Clark is especially difficult to defend.
Last year, she urged the WNBA to investigate a Clark fan for allegedly directing "monkey noises" at Angel Reese. No evidence ever substantiated the accusation. Ogwumike later posted an apology video, which OutKick was told ESPN encouraged her to record due to the reckless nature of her remarks.
Now, just days after defending a player who drove her fist into Clark's neck, Ogwumike tells ESPN viewers that A'ja Wilson's greatness surpasses Tom Brady's because Brady is "boring" while Wilson wears fashionable clothes.
If the strongest case a commentator can make for elevating a current WNBA player above the greatest quarterback in NFL history rests on personality and wardrobe, perhaps it's time to give someone else a try on set.
Ogwumike's commentary has eroded the credibility of ESPN's WNBA coverage through what increasingly appears to be a deliberate effort to diminish not only Caitlin Clark, but now, apparently, even Tom Brady.
ESPN should demand more from its analysts.
Supreme Court ruling sparks race to kill a multibillion-dollar loophole in Congress
FIRST ON FOX: Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., has a plan to snuff out a multibillion-dollar global industry.
Scott is one of several Republicans racing to ram birthright citizenship tweaks through Congress after the Supreme Court’s bombshell ruling blocking the Trump administration’s effort to limit the right and President Donald Trump’s call for lawmakers to quickly respond.
Despite an increasingly crowded field of legislation, Scott argued in an interview with Fox News Digital that his approach to halt birth tourism could work, even with Democrats.
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"The whole concept of the 14th Amendment, that ‘under the jurisdiction thereof,’ if you are on vacation in America, you certainly should not have a child while you're here and think in any way, shape or form that kid is going to somehow, some way be an American citizen," Scott said.
"That's just illogical. I would just say look at it from the mirror perspective," he continued. "If you did that in any other country, would that child in that country become a citizen of that country? The answer is no."
Scott’s legislation, which is still being drafted, would target tourism visas and any child born in the U.S. to a woman with said visa from becoming an American citizen.
His legislation is "designed specifically to get to the president's desk to sign into law," a tacit acknowledgment that in the Senate, he will need Democratic support to put a dent into the issue.
"That means that Democrats cannot have any opposition to this notion that thousands of companies having hundreds of thousands of women come to this country to have a baby so that they leave with an American citizen," Scott said.
"We should break that whole cycle, destroy it in its infancy by not allowing it to exist at all," he continued. "And that to me is the best approach."
Trump said he would prefer legislation over a "long and unwieldy" constitutional amendment, which has been floated by a handful of Senate Republicans, including Sens. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., and Rand Paul, R-Ky.
Tackling the 14th Amendment completely is something Scott said he’d do, but he acknowledged that it’s not "possible in the current political environment."
"What is possible is for us to recognize that if you're here temporarily, and you know you're here temporarily, you should not leave with an American citizen as your child just because you gave birth on our soil," Scott said.
Meanwhile, in the House, there's another approach led by Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn.
Ogles, a member of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, unveiled legislation Wednesday that would allow the government to bar pregnant foreigners from entering the United States.
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The Tennessee Republican says the measure, dubbed the Anchors Away Act, is necessary to crack down on the birth tourism industry, in which foreigners give birth on U.S. soil so that their children obtain U.S. citizenship.
However, the legislation faces steep obstacles to clearing Congress, and it is unclear whether the bill would get a floor vote in the House amid Republicans’ razor-thin majority.
"This is a conversation that I'm starting that I'm a champion of," Ogles told Fox News Digital in an interview. "I’m working with the White House. And as long as it takes to get it done, I'll be here to fight for it."
Ogles has also authored the Assimilation Act, legislation that would impose vast changes to the legal immigration system by ending birthright citizenship, requiring employers to implement E-Verify and scrapping the green-card lottery, among other provisions. The Tennessee lawmaker’s recently introduced Remigration Act would allow the government to denaturalize individuals convicted of certain crimes, including defrauding the government.
"What we've seen over the last several decades is that Congress, quite frankly, has delegated its right to legislate to the Supreme Court," Ogles said. "So this actually creates the opportunity for Congress to do its job. To define what it is to be a naturalized citizen, to define who can and cannot come into this country, because as the legislative body, we are the ones that are supposed to make those decisions."
Pentagon consolidates drone oversight as Trump administration pushes rapid unmanned warfare expansion
The Pentagon announced Wednesday it is consolidating oversight of all military drones and autonomous systems under a newly created office as the Department of War moves to accelerate development and fielding of the technology across the armed forces.
According to a War Department memo, the newly established Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager for Unmanned Systems will report directly to Deputy Secretary of War Stephen Feinberg, and oversee unmanned and autonomous systems across the land, sea and air domains.
The office also will oversee funding, acquisition and policy for unmanned systems programs currently spread across the military services, the Defense Innovation Unit, Joint Interagency Task Force 401 and the Defense Autonomous Warfare Group.
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The move is intended to centralize oversight of the Pentagon's rapidly expanding drone and autonomous systems programs.
"Drones and autonomous systems represent the most consequential battlefield innovation of this generation," Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell said in a statement announcing the reorganization.
"Adversaries collectively produce millions of unmanned systems each year across all domains," he continued. "While global military production has skyrocketed over the last three years, the United States must move at the speed this moment demands to field these capabilities at scale and secure our tactical and strategic edge."
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The announcement follows the Trump administration's broader push to expand the military's use of drones and autonomous systems.
In December, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth touted the administration's "Drone Dominance" initiative, calling it "a billion-dollar program funded by President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill."
"We cannot afford to shoot down cheap drones with $2 million missiles. And we ourselves must be able to field large quantities of capable attack drones," Hegseth said in a video message.
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Hegseth said the Pentagon plans to deliver tens of thousands of small drones to U.S. forces in 2026 and hundreds of thousands more by 2027 while reshaping warfighting doctrine to integrate unmanned systems throughout combat units.
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has also repeatedly argued that drones will dominate future battlefields.
"Drones are the future of warfare. Manned aircraft are not," Musk wrote in a post on X last year.
The department said the new office will consolidate specialized expertise under a single leadership structure to speed the development, procurement and fielding of autonomous capabilities and help preserve the U.S. military's tactical and strategic advantage over potential adversaries.
Fox News' Liz Friden contributed to this report.
‘Lethal Weapon’ star Danny Glover reveals Alzheimer’s battle at 79
Danny Glover is sharing one of the most difficult chapters of his life.
The 79-year-old Hollywood icon has revealed that he is living with Alzheimer's disease, opening up about his diagnosis in a deeply personal interview while reflecting on his legendary career, his family and the road ahead.
"I've been diagnosed with Alzheimer's," Glover said on the "Today" show.
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The "Lethal Weapon" star said the disease has begun affecting his movement, speech and memory, but he is choosing to face the diagnosis head-on.
"I can live with it, in a sense," Glover said.
When asked whether he fears losing his memories, the actor acknowledged what lies ahead.
"I'm sure as it advances, things are going to be… different and changing."
Glover received an honorary Oscar in 2022, shortly before his diagnosis, recognizing a career that spans nearly 200 movie and television credits.
While he continues making public appearances and staying involved in his community, he acknowledged Alzheimer's is taking an increasing toll.
The actor said he and his family decided to share his diagnosis publicly to help raise awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding Alzheimer's disease.
"We all get old. It happens," Glover's daughter, Mandisa, said during the "Today" show segment.
She added, "That's what I think is important, you know, that he tells his story. That he has ownership of his life."
According to the Alzheimer's Association, more than 7 million Americans ages 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's, a progressive brain disease that gradually destroys memory and cognitive function.
Before becoming a Hollywood fixture, Glover discovered acting while attending San Francisco State University after encouragement from acclaimed playwright Amiri Baraka.
"He came in… so-called revolutionaries come up and new plays… I had never been on stage before," Glover recalled.
His career exploded with acclaimed performances in film and television, but it was his role as Detective Roger Murtaugh in the blockbuster "Lethal Weapon" franchise that made him an international star.
The actor laughed while recalling one of the more unusual consequences of the franchise's popularity.
"I've had… where somebody would bring their toilet up, and I would sign it," Glover said.
Despite a career filled with iconic performances, Glover named 1984's "Places in the Heart" as the movie that means the most to him.
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"'Places in the Heart' with Sally Field, a wonderful cast," he told the media outlet.
The role carries lasting emotional weight. Glover revealed his mother was killed in a car accident the same day he learned he had been cast in the movie, and he has long dedicated his performance to her memory.
Outside Hollywood, Glover has become equally known for being involved in his community, co-founding a production company, Louverture Films, focused on supporting socially conscious stories from underserved communities.
"We have challenges in the world, and I think art becomes a refrain, a way of looking at that," he said.
Even as he navigates Alzheimer's, Glover said he still has work left to do.
"Talking to young people and their responsibility," he said when asked what he still hopes to contribute.
When told he still had a lot to teach, Glover replied, "Well, and lots to learn as well."
Even as Alzheimer's changes the course of his life, Glover isn't stepping away from the causes closest to his heart.
The Hollywood veteran said he still hopes to inspire young people and use his voice for good.
White House to still welcome viral Germany fan Freddy for visit despite backlash, Nick Adams says
Freddy, the Germany superfan who stole the hearts of Americans by live-tweeting his experience in the United States for the first time, will still be heading to the White House despite receiving backlash that ultimately led to him deactivating social media.
Ambassador Nick Adams, who is the special presidential envoy for American Tourism, Exceptionalism and Values in the Trump administration, confirmed to Fox News Digital last month that Freddy had been invited to the White House.
Now, Adams released a statement to Fox News Digital saying that, "despite the hateful and angry radical Left’s vicious attempts to doxx Freddy," he will still attend his visit to the West Wing.
"Freddy’s only ‘crime’ was loving America and documenting his travels in a completely non-partisan way. This is what they do. They try to scare and silence anyone who doesn’t conform," Adams’ statement read. "As the Special Presidential Envoy for Tourism, I am proud that Freddy enjoyed his trip here. I refused to let the radical left turn something positive for our country into another victory for their politics of hate.
"In the true spirit of 250, I lifted Freddy up and made sure their mob tactics would not win. The visit will go ahead as planned. America remains open for business and open to visitors who simply want to experience the greatest country on Earth. We will never let the mob dictate who gets to enjoy it."
This is a developing story. More to come.
Rory McIlroy turns heads at Wimbledon by sporting his Masters green jacket at Center Court
Rory McIlroy had quite the flex during his appearance at Wimbledon on Wednesday afternoon.
Fashion is a key piece for spectators at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, and McIlroy decided to show out with his latest Masters Tournament victory green jacket while sitting next to his wife, Erica Stoll.
McIlroy and Stoll were alongside the Northern Irishman’s Ryder Cup teammates to watch top men’s player, Italy’s Jannik Sinner, who was facing Nuno Borges in the second round of the tournament at Center Court.
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McIlroy was with Tommy Fleetwood, Justin Rose and Team Europe captain Luke Donald as well as vice captains Thomas Bjorn, Edoardo Molinari and Francesco Molinari.
Sinner, the No. 1 player in the world, took care of business, defeating Borges in straight sets, 7-6 (7-4), 7-6 (7-2), 6-4.
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Wimbledon fashion is also something that can get patrons in trouble, with Andy Samberg saying he was reprimanded for wearing black jeans in the Royal Box. He was eventually given khakis to wear.
But there’s no denying McIlroy was looking sleek with his Masters jacket, which was accompanied by a white shirt and green tie to match.
McIlroy, who finally secured the career Grand Slam last year by defeating Rose in a playoff to win the Masters, returned to Augusta National Golf Club clearly looking to retain the jacket.
He needed to score just 1-under par in his final round on Sunday to hold off Scottie Scheffler with a victory by one stroke (12-under). Russell Henley also made a 4-under push on Sunday to finish 10-under, while Cam Young faltered in the final pairing with a 1-over round to finish 10-under as well.
The stars will all be out at Wimbledon throughout the tournament’s days, and there are sure to be some fun fashion statements made.
But McIlroy’s Masters piece is a statement piece that only a few can say they have in their closet.
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West Coast state sheriff's bait bike sting snares dozens of alleged thieves in just months
At least 34 people have been arrested after Oregon sheriff’s deputies deployed bait bikes in an effort to catch suspected thieves targeting stolen property, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) said Tuesday.
The operation was launched in mid-April 2026, placing the specially equipped bikes in multiple locations across Aloha, a community west of Portland, as part of an effort to combat theft.
Officials said the tactic has proven effective in less than three months, with the bait bikes repeatedly stolen and quickly recovered by deputies — resulting in dozens of arrests.
"The bait bike has been repeatedly stolen and, shortly after, recovered by deputies, leading to arrests," the sheriff’s office said in a statement.
The program reportedly used traditional mountain bikes equipped with concealed GPS tracking devices and alarms, which were placed in high-traffic areas where thefts were more likely to occur.
Graveyard deputies monitored the bikes during their overnight shifts, allowing them to quickly respond when the bait bikes were taken.
"When the bike is taken, the alarm notifies the deputies monitoring the beacon, and they move in to recover the stolen bike," the sheriff’s office said.
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Nearly three dozen people have been arrested during the operation, with several suspects allegedly found to have outstanding arrest warrants or in possession of controlled substances.
WCSO encouraged bicycle owners to secure their bikes in safe locations and keep records of their serial numbers to assist deputies investigating thefts.
"Sheriff’s Office deputies continue to look for ways to keep Washington County safe and embrace technology as a tool to improve public safety," WCSO said.
Residents who witness suspicious activity can contact non-emergency dispatch at 503-629-0111 or call 911 when appropriate.
DOJ targets Spanberger, Newsom gun laws with twin lawsuits after SCOTUS affirms Second Amendment rights
The Justice Department escalated its push against state gun restrictions Wednesday, filing lawsuits against California and Virginia just a week after the Supreme Court reaffirmed that the Second Amendment is not a "second-class right" in its decision in Wolford v. Lopez.
The coordinated legal challenges target Democratic-backed firearm laws in both states, with the department seeking to block California's restrictions on the sale of new Glock-style semiautomatic pistols and Virginia's ban on the manufacture, sale, transfer and purchase of certain semiautomatic firearms classified as assault weapons.
The California lawsuit was filed hours after the state's new handgun restrictions took effect, following Attorney General Rob Bonta's refusal to negotiate with the Justice Department over what federal officials contend are unconstitutional limits on gun rights. Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon said the administration is taking alleged infringements of the Second Amendment seriously.
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"This lawsuit is yet another example of this Justice Department enforcing the Second Amendment by protecting citizens against unconstitutional state regulation of firearms," Dhillon said in a press release.
Bonta revealed Tuesday that the Justice Department had sent California a notice of intent to sue, arguing the law violates the Second Amendment. In a response letter, Bonta rejected the Department's legal position and refused to negotiate.
"The Unsafe Handgun Act and Penal Code section 27595 are commonsense handgun design safety laws that help to prevent accidental discharges by experienced and non-experienced firearm users as well as the conversion of semiautomatic pistols into deadly automatic firing weapons," Bonta wrote.
"If the U.S. Department of Justice decides to file the lawsuit described in your letter, it will not be breaking any new ground."
Dhillon responded on X with a brief message: "See you in court."
The Justice Department soon afterward announced its lawsuit against California, naming Dhillon and Deputy Assistant Attorney General Jesus Osete as counsel.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom's office accused the Trump administration of attempting to dismantle California's gun safety laws.
"Our response is simple — these laws save lives," Newsom spokeswoman Diana Crofts-Pelayo said. "California has proven that strong, evidence-based gun safety measures can reduce gun violence while respecting the rights of responsible gun owners."
Crofts-Pelayo said California would not be "intimidated" by what she called politically motivated litigation and would continue enforcing laws designed to keep dangerous weapons off the streets.
California has some of the nation's strictest firearm regulations, which state officials credit with helping produce one of the country's lowest gun death rates.
The California lawsuit came shortly after the Justice Department sued Virginia over a newly enacted ban on so-called assault firearms.
The lawsuit challenges Senate Bill 749, sponsored by state Sen. Saddam Salim, D-Dunn Loring, and signed by Gov. Abigail Spanberger in May. The ban took effect Wednesday, making it a misdemeanor to import, sell, manufacture, purchase or transfer certain semiautomatic firearms defined as assault weapons under state law.
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the Constitution "is not a suggestion" and that the Second Amendment is not a "second-class right."
Dhillon said she warned Spanberger in April that the Justice Department would sue if she signed the legislation and said Wednesday the administration was following through on that pledge.
A spokesperson for Spanberger defended the law, saying the governor "firmly believes that firearms designed to inflict maximum casualties do not belong in our communities, near our kids and schools, or on Virginia's streets."
"The Governor signed this commonsense legislation to save lives and protect law enforcement officers, kids, and families from gun violence — and the Governor remains committed to making the Commonwealth a safer home for every family," the spokesperson said.
Virginia House Minority Leader Terry Kilgore, R-Gate City, welcomed the lawsuit, saying the state is now using taxpayer dollars to defend "an unconstitutional gun ban against the United States itself."
"That is where the Richmond Democrats' agenda has led — into court, on the wrong side of the Constitution," Kilgore told Fox News Digital.
"House Republicans said this law could not stand. A Virginia court has already blocked it, and now the Justice Department agrees. It should be repealed."
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The National Association for Gun Rights also praised the department's actions.
"Thank God a small number of committed individuals in DC realize we only have a few years of opportunity to make moves like this, and they're seizing it," the group said.
Hannah Hill, executive director of the National Foundation for Gun Rights, said the Supreme Court's ruling in Wolford v. Lopez, which she said strengthened Second Amendment protections, gave the Justice Department additional legal support for its latest lawsuits against California and Virginia.
"The timing is perfect for the Department of Justice to begin to be filing these lawsuits to strike out gun bans all across the country, it's a really bad time to be a gun grabber," Hill told Fox News Digital.
The lawsuits came the same day the Supreme Court agreed to hear two Second Amendment cases next term challenging state and local bans on certain semiautomatic rifles.
Fox News Digital reached out to Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones for comment.
West Nile virus detected in southern state as health officials warn residents about mosquitoes
Health officials in Nashville are urging residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites after West Nile virus was detected in mosquitoes for the first time this year.
The Metro Public Health Department (MPHD) announced the virus was found in a mosquito pool collected near Cass Street in North Nashville, marking the city's first detection of West Nile virus in 2026 and the earliest positive mosquito sample of the season.
The detection comes after health officials reported elevated West Nile virus activity in mosquito pools during 2025, when one human case of the virus was confirmed.
"We can all play a role in reducing the presence of mosquitoes in our community, making our outdoor areas both more pleasant and safer from mosquito-borne diseases like West Nile virus," Dr. Sanmi Areola, director of health at the Metro Public Health Department, said in a statement to Fox 17.
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"As our team educates those in the area where West Nile virus was found, we hope the rest of our community does what they can to protect themselves and their families from mosquitoes this summer."
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, West Nile virus is the leading mosquito-borne disease in the United States. Most people infected with the virus do not develop symptoms, but about one in five experience fever, headaches, body aches, vomiting, diarrhea or a rash. Fewer than 1% develop a serious neurological illness that can affect the brain or spinal cord, with older adults and people with weakened immune systems facing the greatest risk.
Public health officials routinely trap and test mosquitoes throughout the summer to monitor for West Nile virus activity. A positive mosquito sample does not necessarily mean people in the area will become infected, but it serves as an early warning that the virus is circulating locally.
In response to the positive test, MPHD said crews are distributing educational flyers in the affected neighborhood, increasing mosquito trapping, monitoring standing water and applying larvicide where needed to help reduce mosquito populations. The department said it does not spray insecticide to kill adult mosquitoes.
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Residents can also request a free backyard inspection from the department's Pest Management team to identify areas where mosquitoes may be breeding.
Health officials recommend eliminating standing water from bird baths, flowerpots, buckets, old tires, children's toys and other outdoor containers where mosquitoes lay eggs. Trimming overgrown vegetation around homes can also help reduce mosquito activity.
To help prevent mosquito bites, the health department recommends using EPA-approved insect repellents containing DEET, picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus, wearing long sleeves and pants outdoors during peak mosquito hours around dusk and dawn, and making sure window and door screens are in good repair.
Officials said reducing mosquito breeding around homes can help lower the risk of West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne illnesses throughout the community.