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6 iconic American restaurants still serving up nostalgia and classic flavors
Some classic American eateries are still drawing crowds by sticking to the classics — embracing the tried-and-true recipes, retro decor and traditions that made them famous decades ago.
From homemade pies in Maine to a Virginia drive-in and beloved chili in Ohio, a handful of classic American eateries are proving there is still an appetite for the past even as food trends come and go.
A recent online roundup highlighted several longtime diners still serving up nostalgia. Here is a closer look at six of them and why they continue to resonate.
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Moody’s Diner has been a go-to for travelers since 1927, and nearly a century later, much of what made it famous still stands. While the family-owned roadside institution has expanded over the years, its old-fashioned comfort-food identity remains the same.
Dan Beck, president and general manager of Moody’s and the founders’ grandson, told Fox News Digital that the menu is still "largely the same year to year."
He said the diner’s best-known pies are still made from his grandmother’s recipes, while staples like the hot turkey sandwich, Thursday night New England boiled dinner and chicken parm with spaghetti have remained classics for decades.
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Opened in 1947, Fuller’s Coffee Shop still serves up the straightforward breakfast that its reputation is built on: eggs, bacon, hash browns, toast and coffee served at Formica counters and chrome stools.
While Fuller’s may now be surrounded by breweries and art galleries, the old-school luncheonette holds strong. Even after repairs following a 2023 fire, it retained much of its original look and longtime menu favorites, Eater Portland reported.
Alongside its classic breakfast plates, Fuller’s serves favorites like Monte Cristos and double-decker chicken salad club sandwiches. The diner has earned fans among chefs and food personalities, including Bill Oakley and restaurateur Greg Denton.
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Memphis’ oldest restaurant is packed with a rich history. Founded in 1919, Arcade got the vintage diner look it is still known for during a 1950s refresh that added boomerang tabletops, neon signage and the old storefront design, according to its website. The menu has evolved over time, but the restaurant has made a point of preserving its old-time charm.
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That enduring appeal helped make it a longtime Elvis haunt, according to multiple reports, and a place where diners can still order the fried peanut butter and banana sandwich associated with the King and even sit in his favorite booth.
Since opening in 1952, Wright’s Dairy-Rite has kept alive the classic drive-in experience. Homemade onion rings, hand-pattied burgers, footlong hot dogs, malts and sundaes are still central to its menu and customers can still order from their cars or booths.
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Owner James Cash told Virginia’s WHSV that while some things have been added over the years, "the basic menu of Wright’s has stayed the same." That consistency has helped make it a multigenerational favorite among locals, according to reports.
Another Portland favorite, Skyline Restaurant — originally known as "The Speck" — has been around since 1935, according to its website.
Half-pound burgers, milkshakes and ice cream plus a retro diner vibe remain at the heart of the experience, even as the restaurant has evolved with the times.
The diner has even played a role in longtime love stories, with one couple marking their 60th wedding anniversary at the same table where their relationship began, according to That Oregon Life.
Blue Ash Chili may offer breakfast, burgers and double-decker sandwiches today, but its signature dish remains the same. The restaurant says its premium chili has been made from the same family recipe since 1969 and is still served Cincinnati-style, including cheese coneys and "three-way," "four-way" and "five-way" dishes layered over spaghetti with toppings like cheese, beans and onions.
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Blue Ash Chili was even spotlighted by Guy Fieri on "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives," helping introduce its Cincinnati-style chili to a national audience.
‘No contact’ on the rise: Nearly 2 in 5 Americans cut ties with loved ones
More Americans are choosing to walk away from difficult relationships instead of working through them, a new survey has revealed.
Nearly two in five Americans — 38% — say they have gone "no contact" with a friend or family member in the past year, according to a survey of 2,000 adults conducted in March by Talker Research for the therapy platform Talkspace.
"These results suggest that avoiding relationship challenges is becoming more common," Dr. Nikole Benders-Hadi, chief medical officer at Talkspace, said in a statement. "But that approach can come with its own risks, making it harder to sustain meaningful connections over time and leading to more loneliness."
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Younger Americans were far more likely than older generations to report cutting someone off. The survey found that 60% of Gen Z respondents had gone "no contact," compared to 50% of millennials, 38% of Gen X and 20% of baby boomers.
John Puls, a Florida-based psychotherapist and adjunct professor at Florida Atlantic University, said he has seen a growing trend of young adults, including Gen Zers, going no contact with their parents in his practice.
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"This generation appears to have a low tolerance for otherwise poor behavior from their parents," Puls, who was not involved in the study, told Fox News Digital. "They are often conflict-avoidant, which prevents them from trying to meaningfully work through their issues with their parents."
Their parents, meanwhile, are often unwilling to examine their role in any of the conflict within the relationship, Puls added. "This creates a situation where neither party is willing to compromise or take ownership."
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Thirty-six percent of overall respondents said the top reason for severing ties with someone was feeling disrespected. Nearly 30% said the relationship negatively affected their mental health or that the other person was too negative.
The cutoffs often appear to last. Among those who said they went "no contact" in the past year, 59% said they are still not speaking to the person, according to the survey.
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The findings also suggest that "no contact" may be part of a wider retreat from uncomfortable interactions. Nearly three-quarters of respondents, 73%, said their instinct during relationship problems is to distance themselves rather than communicate and work through the issue.
Other behaviors in the poll point in the same direction. More than a third of respondents said they had blocked a friend or family member on social media in the past year, while 30% said they had removed a loved one from a group chat.
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While the study was sponsored by a therapy platform and has not undergone peer review, experts have previously told Fox News Digital that "cutoff culture" is becoming normalized, with some arguing that media messaging — including from figures like Oprah Winfrey and the Beckhams — has helped drive the trend.
Many experts agree the tactic should be used only as a last resort.
Puls stressed that no case of going zero-contact with a family member or friend is the same and while it is necessary in rare situations, it often comes with long-term regret and resentment. "I always recommend my patients try ongoing family therapy, compromise and implementing boundaries," he said.
Nari Jeter, PhD, a Florida-based licensed marriage and family therapist, agreed. "Some people think that once you go no-contact, you’ll immediately feel peace — that’s usually not the case," she said.
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"This is often a heart-wrenching and even agonizing process," Jeter, who was not involved in the research, added.
But the move doesn't have to be forever, she noted: "No contact can become fertile ground for future reconciliation."
Caitlin Clark pens heartfelt message to boyfriend Connor McCaffery as they celebrate relationship milestone
Caitlin Clark is used to celebrating milestones on the court, but her most recent one came off the floor.
Clark, 24, posted a heartfelt message to Instagram to celebrate her three-year anniversary with her boyfriend, Connor McCaffery.
"Three years with my fav," Clark captioned her post alongside two white heart emojis. "You’re the best."
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In the post, Clark was wearing a blue dress and looking at McCaffery, who was in a suit. The 27-year-old McCaffery took to his own Instagram account to celebrate the milestone.
"3 years with the most beautiful best friend," McCaffery posted, with a red heart and infinity emoji.
McCaffery’s post showed the couple together in a golf cart.
Clark and McCaffery began dating in April 2023 when the couple met at the University of Iowa. Both played college basketball, as Clark rewrote the history books during her legendary career, while McCaffery played six seasons.
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McCaffery’s six seasons playing basketball all came with his dad as the team’s head coach.
As Clark has ascended into superstardom with the Indiana Fever in the WNBA, McCaffery is following in his father’s footsteps. Following his playing days at Iowa, McCaffery spent one season with the Indiana Pacers as a team assistant in an entry-level position before joining Butler as an assistant coach.
Clark is entering her third season with the Fever and is looking to get back on track after an injury-plagued second season. As a rookie, she burst onto the scene, winning Rookie of the Year and coming fourth in MVP voting.
However, last season, she played just 13 games while battling a litany of injuries.
The Fever’s first preseason game is against the New York Liberty at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday.
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Texans general manager delivers strong denial regarding possibly trading star receiver: 'Shove it'
The Houston Texans have had difficulties getting beyond the wild-card round of the playoffs, which sometimes prompts some changes on a roster.
But for the Texans, if they want to play for a Super Bowl trip, they say it will be with their star receiver.
Nico Collins is entering his sixth NFL season, all with Houston, and signed a three-year, $72.75 million extension after his third. Set to reach free agency after the 2027 season, Collins has reportedly said to teammates that he believes he is underpaid.
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But despite Collins' apparent disappointment, he's not going anywhere.
"We’re not trading Nico Collins," Texans general manager Nick Caserio told reporters Friday.
"Whoever reported it or whatever information that they had, they can shove it. We’re not trading Nico."
Collins broke out in his third season, recording 80 receptions for 1,297 yards and eight touchdowns -- in his first two seasons, he combined for 70 receptions, 927 yards and three touchdowns.
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Collins has since made two Pro Bowls and has recorded at least 1,000 yards in each of his last three seasons. He is set to be the 18th-highest-paid receiver in the league, despite, since 2023, being ninth in receiving yards and tied for eighth in touchdowns.
But since Collins signed his deal, numerous receivers have reached nine-figure deals, including Ja'Marr Chase, CeeDee Lamb, Justin Jefferson and Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
Collins is accompanied by Jayden Higgins and Tank Dell, and quarterback C.J. Stroud is still on his rookie deal. Caserio even shut down the notion that Stroud was available for trade earlier this season.
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'NFL RedZone' host Scott Hanson reveals the unique challenge of covering the Olympics on 'Gold Zone'
NFL fans who are used to seeing Scott Hanson on "NFL RedZone" on Sundays during the fall got to see him in a different setting over the winter.
Hanson, 54, was part of NBC Sports' "Gold Zone" during the Milan Cortina Olympic Games in February. The whip-around show, inspired by "NFL RedZone," covered all the happenings during the Olympic Games and gave viewers a look into as many different events as possible.
Hanson told Fox News Digital that hosting "Gold Zone" and "NFL RedZone" require different skills.
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"It's fascinating because it's red zone for the Olympics, and yet, there's a definite different dynamic to it, because when I'm doing RedZone, and I say, ‘Eagles-Giants, Philadelphia, down by four, no time outs remaining, first and goal from the five. Let's see if Jalen Hurts and Company can punch it in.’ Boom, I'm done," Hanson said in a recent interview with Lowe's.
"I don't go, ‘Eagles-Giants, first and goal, now there's 11 men over here, and there's 11 men over here, and they're trying to move that piece of leather over the goal line. Like, I don't have to do that."
Hanson said that for the Olympics he has to explain so much more to the viewer than just the game.
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"When I go to curling in the winter Olympics on Gold Zone, I do need to explain, ‘Okay, there's the stone, there's the house, there's the button, here's the scoring system, here's how long it lasts, everything,’" Hanson said.
"We got to explain the rules and the fundamentals of the sport on top of telling the personal stories of the athletes who are competing and the greater context in terms of what a gold medal would mean or what a loss would mean, that type of thing. So it's a heck of a challenge, but it's fun."
Hanson said that the audience told him that it was the most fun way to watch the Olympics because they knew that "Gold Zone" would cover everything that was happening.
The Milan-Cortina Olympic Games were Hanson’s second time being part of "Gold Zone," as he was a part of its coverage for the Paris 2024 Olympics, but it was his first Winter Olympics. Hanson said he is already signed on to be part of "Gold Zone" for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.
"For those who enjoyed Gold Zone, I've already signed up to do the LA games in 2028," Hanson said. "So the Summer Games back in the United States is going to be epic, a couple of years from now."
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REPORT: Warriors are sick of Steve Kerr's political activism
Let’s face it. Steve Kerr is on life support as the head coach of the Golden State Warriors.
Some, such as Outkick's Dan Dakich, say Kerr is taking too much credit for what former Warriors head coach Mark Jackson built before Kerr was hired. As in, Kerr started on third base and "thinks he hit a triple". Others are giving him his flowers for being the organization’s winningest coach, including securing four NBA championships in six tries while leading what will go down as one of the greatest basketball dynasties of the modern era, maybe ever.
The most "laughable" storyline though, to use that term in it’s proper context (I’m talking to you Coach Vrabel), is the report that Steve Kerr’s left-wing political activism is what may lead to his ouster.
As reported by senior NBA Writer for ESPN Marc Spears, while speaking to Warriors’ radio affiliate 95.7 The Game in the Bay Area, "[Steve Kerr] speaks out on social justice issues, he speaks out on racism issues, he speaks out on gun violence and I've heard a little bit that maybe he's being stifled a little bit in that regard."
Has Kerr’s consistent, divisive political activism led to problems? It's 100% plausible even in liberal San Francisco. I’m hard pressed to believe it would be the reason for the organization firing Kerr or what leads him to walk himself out.
I believe my assertion is correct because when 95.7 The Game host Mark Willard asked Spears to provide proof about who "stifled" Kerr’s left-wing ranting, Spears said he wanted to "dig deeper" on that topic to confirm it. When Willard again pressed Spears to say who, he just looked at the camera and smiled without saying a word.
I think the story is a bunch of nonsense in one particular sense. I can absolutely believe powerful people within the organization could be tired of the constant political grandstanding, such as owner Joe Lacob, which was heavily implied by The Game host Dan Dibley while chatting with Spears. I also believe this is just a reporter trying to make Kerr out to be some sort of left-wing martyr.
As Bobby Burack has pointed out this week, Kerr lied about ICE’s involvement and actions in Minneapolis, which should convince media outlets not to hire him, if he does decide to move on from coaching entirely.
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Kerr claimed, "It’s not like [ICE] is rooting out violent criminals. They’re taking 5-year old kindergartners."
This rhetoric and other blatant false claims, which Kerr ended up walking back, thanks to Outkick reporters pressing him on the issue, can obviously create problems within an organization.
Kerr has spoken about a litany of political issues since becoming the head coach of the Warriors, including gun control, Donald Trump’s presidency and policies, Black Lives Matter, and he even spoke with Steph Curry at the Democratic National Convention to endorse Kamala Harris for president.
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Funny this is, Kerr didn’t "feel versed enough to comment" on China in 2019. Convenient.
Interestingly, Nick Friedell of The Athletic published a report with a similar claim to Spears’, "League and team sources said throughout the season that Kerr’s desire to speak candidly on social and political issues has at times caused internal frustration."
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Steve Kerr has been allowed to be a mouthpiece for the Democrat party every second that he has had the job with the Golden State Warriors. Trying to claim that he’s being somehow politically prosecuted, is absolute nonsense.
If this is indeed truth, in any sense, this is just a business trying to protect itself, and doing its best not to alienate fans.
I was born in The Bay Area, and I’ve been a fan of the Warriors since. I’ve even worked for the organization. As a fan, I’m sick of Kerr’s political activism. I’ve been sick of it for a long time, and would be happy to hear that a powerful, influential figure in the organization would be trying to encourage him to use better discernment when the opportunity arises to speak on specific issues, but to understand that this isn’t just Steve Kerr talking. This is Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors making a statement. What he says reflects on the organization, in many ways.
I know I speak for many sports fans who have felt disenfranchised and grown disgruntled by sports leagues, teams, and networks becoming too politically active and divisive.
We don’t tune in to ESPN to hear about race-baiting. We don’t go to games to celebrate ICE agitators and protestors. We don’t watch the Warriors or any other team, to hear how much their coach hates Trump, wants gun control, and his thoughts on immigration. Most fans want sports to be as apolitical as humanly possible. They want sports to be an outlet away from politics, not an arm for the liberal news media. We want sports to be unifying again. That starts with teams telling their coaches and stars to "shut up and dribble."
If Steve Kerr is either let go, pushed out, decides to leave on his own, or a fill-in-the-blank scenario leads to his ouster, it won’t be because of his political activism. Coaches can cheat on their wives with NFL insiders, players can beat their wives and girlfriends, and teams will still keep them around. Not saying it’s right, but if you can coach or play at a high level, you can get away with just about anything. That’s why I can’t get on board that Kerr is somehow the victim of political persecution.
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Kerr’s countless, asinine political statements won’t be his demise. It might just be time for a fresh start. He’s been a quality coach, who has undoubtedly taken the Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, and the organization to historic heights. I can celebrate that, despite the political activism.
Golden Globe winner Ann Jillian left Hollywood at her peak for motherhood: ‘Something is going to suffer’
Ann Jillian went from a Disney child star to a '80s sitcom favorite, even portraying her own battle with cancer on screen — then, at the height of her career, she walked away from Hollywood.
The actress, who won a Golden Globe in 1989 for the TV movie "The Ann Jillian Story," recently appeared on the podcast "Famous with Jacy Dawn Valeras" to discuss leaving showbiz at the peak of her career.
"I’ve been out of it for a while," said the 76-year-old. "I’ve been out of it for a good reason. I gave birth to my one and only son when I was 42, and I took that seriously too."
"Now maybe somebody out there can do this, and good for them," she said, speaking about balancing both motherhood and fame. "I love that they can. For me, I recognize that I cannot. Since I like to focus on what I do, I cannot do all things at the same time.
"I can, over the course of a lifetime — the life that the good Lord has given me — I can do everything that I want to do, but not all at the same time. Ultimately, if you try to do it all at the same time, something is going to suffer because your focus is going to go away from one thing."
"And I was determined at my age, at 42, that it was more likely going to be my only son," Jillian added.
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The actress got her start as a child star whose stage name was given to her by Walt Disney himself before starring in 1961’s "Babes in Toyland." Just a year later, she appeared in 1962’s "Gypsy" alongside Natalie Wood and Rosalind Russell.
Jillian successfully grew up in the public eye and went on to star in the TV series "It’s a Living" from 1980 to 1986. In 1985, Jillian was diagnosed with cancer at age 35, which she fought — and won.
In 1992, Jillian gave birth to Andrew Joseph Murcia, the Los Angeles Times reported. Jillian said on the podcast that she had no regrets about her decision to prioritize motherhood.
"I felt that I had a great career," she explained. "When I left the industry, so to speak, it was after my son was born. … I had to be there to put him to bed. But then he had to grow roots. He had to go to school. And I thought about this. I thought, ‘I don’t want to be a thousand miles away if he gets a boo-boo. I don’t want to be a thousand miles away when he wants to talk about something just terrible that happened at school or just wonderful that happened at school.’"
"I want to be there to see him get his first communion," she said. "I don’t want to be in front of a camera somewhere when it’s time for him to have his first communion. So basically, I hung up my dancing shoes, so to speak, and said, ‘Nope, nope, this is the most important role I have to play right now, and that’s being a mom.’"
"I’m sure I made some mistakes along the way," Jillian continued. "But I learned an awful lot, too. And I had the privilege with my husband and God of bringing life into the world and raising a young man who is now an international tax attorney. He’s handsome. He’s witty. He could have been an actor because he’s got a mind like a steel trap, his delivery is way better than mine ever was, and he has a great voice. And I wouldn’t trade that for the world, for the time that I was gone."
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Over the years, Jillian has been selective in choosing gigs that won’t keep her far away from her family. Her last appearance was in a 2000 episode of "Walker, Texas Ranger."
"I love my industry," Jillian told the outlet. "I love what I did during the time that I was in that industry. I loved the job that I had and was thankful for it. I was really thankful. … I find it remarkable when I look at it now."
Back in 2021, Jillian spoke to Fox News Digital about how many people viewed her as a sex symbol during her time on "It’s a Living."
"Well, it didn’t bother me," Jillian said at the time. "I took it more as [the public] appreciated my looks. And that was fine with me! When you look good, you feel good. And that’s how I felt."
"I certainly don’t approve of some of the things that have happened over the years [in the industry]," she said. "I support women standing up for themselves. But if you ask me specifically how I felt about that title back then, then I have to be very honest with you. And the truth is, I felt quite honored that people liked the way I looked, and I pleased their eyes. I was fine with that."
Jillian also noted that faith kept her grounded in Hollywood.
"Some might say it’s not a normal childhood to go into a studio in front of cameras," she said. "That’s true. But from a young age, I was taught that it was just playing pretend. I just got paid for it. And playing pretend is very childlike, and it made me happy. I was never forced. I did it because I loved it. And I think that made the difference."
Suspect who fled US arrested in connection with caught-on-camera killing of 15-year-old in NYC park
New York City Police Department (NYPD) detectives arrested Zahir Davis, 18, on Friday night following an urgent search for the person who gunned down a child at a Queens playground earlier this month, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced in a Saturday X post.
Davis is charged with murder in connection with the April 16 killing of 15-year-old Jaden Pierre, Tisch wrote.
Officials said Davis fled to Jamaica after Pierre was shot, but returned to New York on Friday where he was immediately arrested by NYPD detectives assigned to the U.S. Marshals Regional Fugitive Task Force.
Authorities said Pierre was shot at 6:15 p.m. on April 16 near Merrick and Baisley boulevards in Queens. The next day, the NYPD released photos of a suspect wanted in connection with the killing.
Social media video of the incident showed a male repeatedly striking a young boy with his hands before opening fire toward the child. A crowd that had formed around the pair immediately dispersed after gunshots rang out.
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New Yorkers, most notably former Mayor Eric Adams, harshly criticized Mayor Zohran Mamdani for failing to immediately respond to the shooting.
"A 15-year-old kid was beaten and shot to death at a Southeast Queens playground yesterday. And somehow this isn’t the top story," Adams wrote in an April 17 post on X.
"Where is everyone else, including NYC Mayor Mamdani? Outrage shouldn’t depend on zip code. Every child deserves protection," Adams added.
Mamdani held a closed-door meeting with community leaders to discuss the incident on April 20, he told reporters.
He later addressed the shooting publicly during an unrelated news conference Wednesday for Earth Day.
"I shared my thoughts on this the other evening, where I spoke about the fact that this was heartbreaking. It was heartbreaking, not just for what it means for his family and his friends, I know it was also heartbreaking for so many New Yorkers to watch this video and see others simply witness what unfolded as opposed to step[ping] up to address it," Mamdani said.
"That is also our responsibility as a city government. I know that I have full confidence in the NYPD's abilities to hold the individual responsible accountable," he continued.
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Mamdani did not attend a Monday vigil organized for Pierre but said he was setting up a time to meet with Pierre's family.
Fox News Digital contacted the NYPD and Mamdani's office for comment but did not immediately receive a response.
Rep. Luna calls for pardon of Special Forces soldier accused of betting on his own mission to capture Maduro
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., is calling for a pardon for a U.S. Special Forces soldier facing decades in prison after being accused of betting on his own mission, saying it is a double standard for a decorated service member to face prison while lawmakers receive a "slap on the wrist" for similar conduct.
Luna called for the pardon on "The Ingraham Angle" Friday, arguing the possible sentence is not "true justice" as she claims insider trading regularly occurs among members of Congress.
"This man is facing decades in prison," Luna said. "Meanwhile, every single day on Capitol Hill, there are many members of Congress on both sides that are currently engaging in insider trading."
Master Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke helped plan the capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Federal authorities later said that, before the mission, Van Dyke placed a bet on a prediction market platform that Maduro would be removed, and he won more than $400,000 as a result.
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President Donald Trump weighed in Friday, comparing the case to baseball legend Pete Rose, who was banned from Major League Baseball.
"That's a little like Pete Rose," Trump said when asked about the case. "Pete Rose, they kept him out of the Hall of Fame for betting on his own team. Now, if he bet against his team, that would be no good, but he bet on his own team. I'll look into it."
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The Florida congresswoman said her effort to bring forth bipartisan legislation to ban insider trading by lawmakers was blocked by leadership.
She said it would not be right for a service member to face years in prison for doing something lawmakers get away with.
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"Is it fair for him to be facing decades while Nancy Pelosi walks free? It's not," Luna said.
Pelosi has denied insider trading allegations. In an interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper last year, she said, "I very much support the stop, the trading of members of Congress. Not that I think anybody's doing anything wrong. If they are, they are prosecuted and they go to jail."
Van Dyke was charged with wire fraud, making an unlawful monetary transaction and violating the Commodity Exchange Act. The bets were made between December 2025 and January 2026, with the last placed just hours before the operation began.
Luna said she does not support Van Dyke’s actions but believes he is being held to a higher standard than lawmakers.
"I don’t agree with what he did. However, I don’t think that this is true justice," Luna added.
Mom who got 2-day sentence after killing baby while high arrested for endangering someone else's child
A Pennsylvania mother who was previously convicted of accidentally killing her infant son while she was high was arrested again for allegedly endangering another child.
Pennsylvania prosecutors charged 32-year-old Arissa Ward with felony child endangerment and misdemeanor recklessly endangering another person after a 2-year-old she was supposed to be babysitting was found wandering in the middle of the road with no shoes or socks on, a spokesperson for Pennsylvania State Police told Fox News Digital.
At approximately 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, the Pennsylvania State Police, Troop J, York Station was advised a young child was found in the middle of the road on W Main St. in Windsor Borough, York County," the spokesperson told Fox News Digital.
"Investigation determined, the young child’s baby sitter, Arissa Ward, had fallen asleep and the child had gotten out of the house. The child was located in the middle of the road by a passerby who contacted PSP. The child was found with no shoes on," the spokesman concluded.
According to a probable cause affidavit obtained by Law & Crime, the boy "was cold to the touch due to the temperature."
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The boy's mother dropped him off to Ward around 6:30 a.m. the morning of the incident.
The woman "stated the front door was unlocked, which is not common," according to the affidavit. "She walked in the residence and took [the boy] upstairs to Ward's bedroom, which the door was open. [The mother] stated Ward was asleep and she had to wake her up," the affidavit continued.
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The mother then placed her son in the bed with Ward, after which Ward immediately fell asleep and had to be woken up again, Law & Crime reported, citing court documents. She told law enforcement that she did not close the bedroom door behind her, but did close the front door when she left.
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Ward texted the mother shortly after 9 a.m.
"Good morning babe!! Whatcha doin. B---- where is you," Ward texted.
"Hey girl!!! im at work lol. i was a little late today hope i dont get into trouble lol," the mom replied.
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About 30 minutes later, Ward texted "Where's [the boy]???" according to Law & Crime.
The boy's mother then started calling Ward, but got her voicemail all five times she called, according to court documents. Police called the mom at 10 a.m. letting her know they had her son.
When police knocked on Ward's door, she allegedly answered it saying "I'm babysitting and I just woke up. What is going on?" The cops asked if she was "missing a kid," and she replied, "Yes, yes, but he is not mine," the affidavit said, according to Law & Crime.
"[The boy's mom] dropped him off with me this morning," she allegedly continued. "He's a little boy, he's 2… with blonde curly hair."
When troopers found the boy, they contacted Children and Youth Services, according to Law & Crime. The group told them to "check Arissa Ward." Ward had previously spent two days in jail after suffocating her 2-month-old son while drunk and high.
In December 2016, after a night of drinking with her partner, Ward fell asleep on the couch next to her baby. The child died of asphyxiation and had marijuana in his system.
Pleading no-contest to a manslaughter charge, Ward was supposed to receive a three-month minimum sentence. However, Judge William T. Tully instead sentenced her to only two days and then house arrest, citing her living daughter, who was 3 years old at the time, according to Penn Live Patriot News.
"I'm going to give you the opportunity to do a little bit of penance. This will be a chance to prove yourself," Tully told Ward. "You have got to put yourself back together. Your daughter doesn't need a semi-mom. She needs a whole mom."
Ward posted bail for the recent child endangerment case and is due back at court on May 5, Law & Crime reported.
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