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It wasn’t a shock, but a moment of déjà vu. A sequence of pops and cracks, a chilling moment of silence across the crowd of more than 15,000, and President Trump being rushed at by his security detail. Is this really happening?As a field producer with one of the five major broadcast networks, you are occasionally assigned as the “network pool” responsible to be the eyes and ears at a major event of interest, directing a small team with the goal of providing editorial independence to the press corps. Frankly, it’s a mundane job, a series of emails and messages of people coming and going and hoping that you are sent to a place with good internet. That was my role at Trump’s Butler rally on Saturday, July 13, and up until 6:11 p.m., it was uneventful.In that 30 seconds after hearing the first sequence of gunshots, screams and cheering, I didn’t know much, but I did know that whatever was going on was life-changing.I’ve covered conflicts and protests all over the world, from Jan. 6 to Ukraine to Israel. These assignments often put you in a place where you become out of control. I found that imagining myself in those situations and thinking about what I would do in that scenario cooled my nerves, planning your mindset ahead to stay in the moment. SECRET SERVICE REVEALS WHEN TRUMP SHOOTER WENT FROM ‘PERSON OF INTEREST’ TO ‘THREAT’Instinctually, that mindset flipped back in. As I was still trying to process what was happening, somehow I remembered the story of Shelly Fielman, the cameraman who filmed the Reagan assassination. I turned to my cameraman and without hesitation called out, “Keep your eyes on Trump! Do not stop filming under any circumstance.” We had to capture the moment, no matter what would happen.But it still wasn’t clear what exactly was happening. When the president was pulled from the ground and dragged away to his motorcade after punching his fist in the air, I realized I had to send some sort of wire report.At that moment, many of us couldn’t believe what we had just seen. All indications pointed to some kind of attack. But we didn’t actually know that. Though placed in a riser situated just 100 feet away from the stage, we didn’t see any gunmen, couldn’t see if Trump was injured and heard barely anything besides screaming from the audience.SECRET SERVICE DIRECTOR AGREES TO TESTIFY AT HOUSE HEARING ON TRUMP ASSASSINATION ATTEMPTVerify then report. Trust is built on accuracy. Analysis or guesses only cause more confusion. Your words are used to guide the editorial to the whole world. You represent the press corps, and the duty is to get it right. With virtually no internet, I called my boss and said the following:FROM POOL PRODUCER JAMES LEVINSON:Pool heard a series of loud explosions or loud bangs// USSS went and immediately covered President Trump//Pool heard residual bangs afterwards and crowd ducked for cover//Agents grabbed Trump, who was seen waving his fist in air, they left stage left to car and appear to have left the premises//Pool is efforting more information from campaignThe work continued — hours of calls, follow-ups and confirmations before being rushed away by the Secret Service.REPUBLICANS WEIGH IN ON WHAT THEY HOPE AND EXPECT TO HEAR IN TRUMP’S RNC SPEECH: ‘THIS IS HIS MOMENT’To date, that video has been viewed, analyzed and reposted in every corner of the internet. It tells a story on its own, but it’s important to remember that it is only one part of the puzzle of what actually happened that day. In the hours after the incident, the theories, motives and speculations dominated the conversation.In every conversation I’ve had about the attempted assassination, the same three words come: “You witnessed history.” I think it’s also important to remember that for three families who came to the rally, that day will be remembered as one of the worst of their lives. I’m sure they wished it was just any ordinary day.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPI’ve learned in this job that history is often associated with tragedy. It’s a privilege to cover moments like this, and our duty is to make sure we can be as accurate as possible and treat our readers and viewers with respect. More information and rewrites and reviews will continue to come. I hope that my first draft of history met that moment.



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Lifestyle’s hottest headlines of the week include stories focused on family, trending food, travel, wild nature news — and much more.Regular quizzes, crosswords and other games are always available to dive into as well.(Fox News Digital publishes a variety of new games each morning, including a Daily Crossword.)CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERGrab your coffee or tea, lean back — and soak up these and other trending Lifestyle articles at www.foxnews.com/lifestyle.Diving in here …A mom from Charlotte, North Carolina, took away her child’s iPad and documented the withdrawal period on TikTok. The mom said the change led to new confidence for her daughter. Click here to get the story. Akil “Sonny” McLeod from Arizona has been named the 2024 Gerber Baby. The McLeod family shared their 1-year-old son’s success with Fox News Digital. Click here to get the story. A cat named Prince is credited with saving the lives of several people who were sleeping inside a Maryland townhouse that caught fire. Click here to get the story.The Niagara SPCA in Niagara Falls, New York, shared several updates on Facebook about a parrot who was adopted — and was known for his foul mouth. Click here to get the story.Firefighters and officials rescued a large dog that weighed 160 pounds from Saddle Mountain in Oregon. The pup had injured paws and was carried on a stretcher. Click here to get the story.A tropical cactus that was once found in the Florida Keys no longer exists in the United States — the result of sea-level rise, hurricanes and herbivory, a field biologist told Fox News Digital. Click here to get the story. Two dogs enjoyed the trip of a lifetime after their owners decided to take them on a 12-day road trip spanning 1,700 miles through numerous countries in Europe. Click here to get the story. Dr. Meghan Martin, a pediatric emergency medicine physician in St. Petersburg, Florida, returned to TikTok to reveal her list of the five most dangerous water toys for kids this summer – and how to keep your family safe while traveling to vacation rentals with pools. Click here to get the story.Thinking of making a pasta salad this summer for a get-together? Chefs and nutritionists share the smartest ways to create a delicious and healthy dish that loved ones will enjoy. Click here to get the story.MEET THE AMERICAN WHO COOKED UP FROZEN FOODS, ADVENTURER AND INNOVATOR CLARENCE BIRDSEYEFriends and family may swoon over this light and fluffy cheesecake recipe full of tricks and secret weapons, such as whipped cream cheese, from a California food blogger. Click here to get the story. In celebration of an American summer staple food choice, Fox News Digital has highlighted five regional hot dogs from coast to coast. Did your favorite make the list? Click here to get the story. A group of penguins at the Memphis Zoo were spotted enjoying cool water to beat the summer heat in Tennessee. Check it out! Click here to see the video.Paleontologists in Brazil found skeletons of a dinosaur after erosion from catastrophic flooding occurred in the region. The fossils may be 233 million years old. Click here to see the video.Costco is going viral on Instagram after a user posted about the wholesaler’s emergency meals dubbed the “apocalypse dinner kit.” The Reel has garnered millions of views. Click here to get the story. A woman asked for advice after she took grief from family members for leaving a family reunion early due to her allergic reaction to a dog that showed up unexpectedly. Click here to get the story. For more Lifestyle articles, visit www.foxnews.com/lifestyle A viral TikTok trend has brides completely changing their look between the wedding ceremony and reception by chopping inches off their hair. Three new brides reveal why. Click here to get the story.An orange lobster named Crush was accidentally delivered to a Red Lobster restaurant in Pueblo, Colorado, before being transported to Denver’s Downtown Aquarium. Click here to get the story. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is preparing to take a vote that may result in the removal of gray wolves from the state’s endangered list. Click here to get the story.The largemouth bass is now known as the Florida bass after a study determined these are two separate species of fish. “This discovery is crucial,” said a wildlife expert. Click here to get the story.William Bennett, former secretary of education, shared thoughts on the values and virtues of Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, chosen by former President Donald J. Trump as his 2024 GOP running mate, after Vance’s speech at the RNC. Click here to get the story.Rabbi Pinchas Taylor of Florida shared the 25 life lessons he’s learned so far. He is a husband, father, faith leader, author, speaker and counselor. Click here to get the story.Speaking to Fox News Digital, country star Lee Greenwood reflected on his appearance at the Republican National Convention and his introduction of Trump. Click here to get the story.  Share your thoughts about any of these stories in the comments section below.



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Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, has died at the age of 74 following a battle with pancreatic cancer, her office announced Friday night.”Today, with deep grief for our loss yet deep gratitude for the life she shared with us, we announce the passing of United States Representative Sheila Jackson Lee of the 18th Congressional District of Texas,” her office said in a statement.Jackson Lee, who has been representing Texas’ 18th congressional district for 30 years, said last month she had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.”A fierce champion of the people, she was affectionately and simply known as ‘Congresswoman’ by her constituents in recognition of her near-ubiquitous presence and service to their daily lives for more than 30 years,” the statement continued.REP. SHEILA JACKSON LEE SAYS SHE HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH PANCREATIC CANCERShe previously battled breast cancer, having been diagnosed in 2011, before announcing the following year she was cancer free.”A local, national, and international humanitarian, she was acknowledged worldwide for her courageous fights for racial justice, criminal justice, and human rights, with a special emphasis on women and children,” her office said.Prior to her time in Congress, Jackson Lee served as a judge before she was elected to an at-large Houston City Council seat in 1989.Last year, she ran an unsuccessful campaign for Houston mayor, losing by a wide margin to then-state Sen. John Whitmire, also a Democrat, before announcing she would seek re-election in Congress.”Her legislative victories impacted millions, from establishing the Juneteenth Federal Holiday to reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act,” her office stated.”However, she impacted us most as our beloved wife, sister, mother, and Bebe (grandmother),” the statement continued. “She will be dearly missed, but her legacy will continue to inspire all who believe in freedom, justice, and democracy. God bless you Congresswoman and God bless the United States of America.”Lawmakers mourned the congresswoman’s death after learning of her passing Friday night.House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., said Jackson Lee was an “inimitable force for change and a warrior for justice over the course of her historic, trailblazing career.”Sheila Jackson Lee was an accomplished legislator, passionate public servant, loving mentor and wonderful friend to so many of us in the Congressional Black Caucus and House Democratic Caucus family,” Jeffries said in a statement. “I am grateful for her fearless advocacy, fierce determination, formidable service and legacy of leadership. Rep. Jackson Lee will be deeply missed by so many in her district and throughout the nation. Our prayers are with her family and loved ones during this difficult time. May she forever rest in power.”REP. JACKSON LEE RIPPED AFTER DEFENDING HER MOON GAFFE AND BLAMING IT ON GOP: ‘VOTE BETTER PEOPLE’The Congressional Black Caucus said Jackson Lee was a “titan” and “stalwart member of Congress.” The congresswoman was a member of the Congressional Black Caucus.”Jackson Lee was a patriot and a fighter to the very end,” the Congressional Black Caucus said in a statement. “Words cannot express the sense of loss our Caucus feels for our beloved friend. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.”She is survived by her husband, Elwyn Lee, and her two children, Jason and Erica.The congresswoman’s funeral arrangements are pending.



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The most popular speaker at the 2024 Republican National Convention is being recognized for her celebrity in a brand-new way. Even though she didn’t say a word.

Babydog, the first dog of West Virginia, will have her own bobblehead thanks to the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum in Milwaukee.

ALL ABOUT BABYDOG: THE GOVERNOR’S PET THAT STOLE THE SHOW AT THE RNC

“Sitting on a circular red, white, and blue base bearing her name, the bobblehead of Babydog has her mouth open and tongue exposed in a playful pose. A replica of the original First Dog of West Virginia, the white, tan, and brown Babydog Bobblehead showcases her cute, stubby legs, along with an abundance of folds around her face,” the museum announced Friday.

2,024 commemorative bobbleheads of the beloved bulldog will be manufactured later this year by the museum’s online store and will cost $30 each, according to the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum. Additional shipping will cost $8.”We’re excited to offer the first bobblehead of Babydog, the First Dog of West Virginia,” National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum CEO Phil Sklar said.

Sklar added, “Already popular among West Virginians, Babydog added many more people to her growing fan club with her appearance at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. This bobblehead will be a must-have for fans of Babydog!”

WV GOVERNOR JUSTICE TELLS BETTE MIDLER TO ‘KISS’ HIS DOG’S ‘HINEY’

4-year-old Babydog took to the Republican National Convention stage in Milwaukee with her dad, Governor Jim Justice, Tuesday. Her appearance quickly made headlines.

Babydog is one of three dogs in the Justice household alongside two Boston terriers named Lucy and Ellie. She turns 5 on October 27.Justice is running for Senate in the Mountain State after serving as governor since 2016. His run is endorsed by former President Donald Trump.

Justice affectionately describes her as a “60-pound brown watermelon.”

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In a win for Tennessee’s Republican-led legislature, a federal appeals court on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit brought by an LGBTQ group that challenged a state law restricting drag shows considered “harmful to minors.”Friends of George’s, a Memphis-based theater that does “drag-centric performances,” sued over the law last year, claiming it would hurt its business because it has no age restrictions. The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday ruled that Friends of George’s didn’t have legal standing to sue over the law because it wasn’t at risk of violating the law, finding its shows weren’t “harmful to minors.”The ruling reverses a lower court decision that called the law unconstitutional after the group sued, temporarily blocking its enforcement in Memphis’ Shelby County. The lower court had called the law “substantially overbroad” and said it encouraged “discriminatory enforcement.” SUPREME COURT DENIES DESANTIS IN LEGAL BATTLE OVER DRAG QUEEN BANWith the support of Republican Gov. Bill Lee, the first-of-its-kind law was passed by the state legislature last year but has faced legal hurdles since then. “Harmful to minors” has been defined by the Tennessee Supreme Court as shows that lack “serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value for a reasonable 17-year-old minor.”In its ruling Thursday, the appeals court said Friends of George’s “has not alleged that its performances lack serious value for a 17-year-old. In fact, it insists the exact opposite. Its own witness, a member of FOG’s board, conceded that its shows ‘are definitely appropriate’ for a 15-year-old and would ‘absolutely’ have artistic value for a 17-year-old.” DRAG PERFORMER SPEAKS OUT AGAINST ALLOWING KIDS TO ATTEND DRAG SHOWS: ‘THIS IS AN ADULT VENUE’But state Rep. Aftyn Behn, a Democrat, claimed Thursday’s ruling was a “misguided attack on the LGBTQ+ community.””This isn’t about protecting kids; it’s about spreading fear and division,” she said. “It’s ironic that those who claim to support small government are the first to impose it on our personal freedoms.”Fox News Digital has reached out to Friends of George’s for comment. Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti argued, however, the law was “constitutionally sound.”CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP”As a state overflowing with world-class artists and musicians, Tennessee respects the right to free expression,” he said in a statement. “But as the court noted, Tennessee’s ‘harmful to minors’ standard is constitutionally sound, and Tennessee can absolutely prohibit the exhibition of obscene material to children.”



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Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has been one of the most polarizing figures in sports since she got drafted into the WNBA, through no fault of her own.Her name has been discussed in culture discussions, from race to likability and jealousy in the WNBA.Several WNBA players have seemed to go out of their way to take their shots at Clark, both on and off the court.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMClark was the victim of a flagrant foul on a blindside check by Chicago Sky’s Chennedy Carter, while a member of the Connecticut Sun said it was “seat belt season” when Clark played against them.Basketball trainer Chris Brickley, who has worked out with Sky rookie star Angel Reese, told Fox News Digital that Clark is in a helpless situation, leading to people “for sure” disliking her.But it goes both ways.”Anyone that’s really good, or great, people are going to dislike, and people are going to love. That’s how life works,” Brickley said.CELEBRITY BASKETBALL TRAINER OFFERS POSITIVE OUTLOOK ON BRONNY JAMES’ NBA CAREERA’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces made headlines just prior to the start of the WNBA season when she said that Clark being White was a “huge thing” in her popularity.But earlier this month, Wilson said the “energy” in the WNBA has shifted from gossip and making headlines to appreciation for the game.”It’s a good vibe, it’s a good feel. People are just coming to see the product on the floor. It got a little too gossipy in the beginning, but then it started to fizzle out because people are starting to realize we’re really good at what we do, we’re elite at what we do. I love the energy now,” Wilson said after she went against Clark’s Indiana Fever. The two shared a hug after that game.”People are seeing good hoops, and that’s what it’s about. We come out here, we work hard, we play basketball at a very high level, and people are believing in it, they’re trusting in it and investing in it. And that’s the energy we’re feeling right now,” Wilson continued.Last month, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert shut down the notion that she was targeted, saying it seems that way due to her spotlight and that her treatment on the floor is similar to everyone else.The rookie phenom received the most votes for this weekend’s All-Star Game, being the only player to receive more than 700,000 votes. She beat Wilson by nearly 90,000.Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.



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Fox News’ “Antisemitism Exposed” newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world.IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER:- A lifelong Democrat tells RNC attendees Jews feel betrayed by Biden, turn to Trump
– Jewish voter who ditched Democrats after Oct. 7 slams VP Harris for defending anti-Israel protesters
– Iran sponsoring anti-Israel campus protests, says intel chief
– Disney’s Marvel scrubs Israeli background of Jewish character for upcoming movieTOP STORY: Lifelong Democrat Shabbos Kestenbaum, one of several “Everyday Americans” chosen to speak at the Republican National Convention, said American Jews could have a big impact in the November election. “We will, I believe, see a tremendous amount of Jewish support towards Donald Trump in a way that we haven’t seen before,” he told Fox News Digital in an exclusive interview before his speech.VIDEO: After Vice President Kamala Harris told The Nation magazine she sympathized with anti-Israel protesters, one Jewish former Democrat said she is changing parties. “I was the perfect Democrat, I did everything right,” Melissa Chapman told “Fox & Friends. “As soon as October 7th happened, I was completely abandoned by every single group that I supported.”HAND OF TEHRAN: The top U.S. intel official is warning that “actors tied to Iran’s government” are providing funding and stoking anti-Israel protests on U.S. soil in an “increasingly aggressive” campaign. The Islamic rogue nation is “becoming increasingly aggressive” in its effort to foment discord, said Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines in a Tuesday statement.RISE IN ANTISEMITISM: A growing number of deputy district attorneys in Los Angeles says they have concerns about antisemitism in the office after months of silence on the issue from their boss, which culminated in clashes between anti-Israel agitators and counterprotesters outside a synagogue in a heavily Jewish neighborhood in the city.DIRECTOR’S CUT: Marvel Entertainment is making headlines in the Jewish press for changing the identity of a longtime Israeli character for her appearance in its forthcoming movie, “Captain America: Brave New World.” Ruth Bat-Seraph, a super-hero character first introduced over 40 years ago as a Mossad agent, is now simply called a “high-ranking U.S. official.”QUOTE OF THE WEEK: “If you’re an American, you should be upset. Forget about being Jewish as an American. The fact that they’re burning flags in the streets, and this is what she’s [Harris is] talking about. You should be talking about the fact that people are burning American flags in the streets. It’s insulting.” – Jewish former Democrat turned Trump supporter Melissa Chapman.UP NEXT:- Looking for more on this topic? Find more antisemitism coverage from Fox News here.- Did someone forward you this email? Subscribe to additional newsletters from Fox News here.



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There’s nothing like a recipe passed down from Mom or Dad.”This cheesecake recipe is special to me because it’s my mom’s!” said Aaron Pinson, co-owner and operator of AnywhereKosher.com in Los Angeles, California.He said this cheesecake recipe has been a hit in his family for years, but that the recipe itself is even older. CHOCOLATE ‘LASAGNA’ FOR A UNIQUE, DELECTABLE DESSERT: TRY THE RECIPE”It’s a lighter version of a classic cheesecake. Most cheesecakes use a block of cream cheese, but this one uses whipped cream cheese,” he said.”Even though it’s lighter, it still has that rich and creamy texture we all love. It’s like a delicious bite of history in every mouthful.”Makes 12 servingsPrep time: 15 minutesCook time: 80 minutesWHITE CHOCOLATE BANANA CREAM PIE IS INFUSED WITH A SHOT OF BANANA LIQUEUR — AND NOSTALGIA1½ packages of Lieber’s (or brand of choice) graham crackers¼ cup of oil4 eggs1¼ cup sugar1 package of vanilla sugar4 tubs of Norman’s (or brand of choice) 8 oz whipped cream cheese’OOEY-GOOEY NO-BAKE S’MORES’ IS A PLAY ON A NOSTALGIC TREAT: TRY THE RECIPE1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.2. Crush the graham crackers until fine crumbs are formed. You can use a food processor or place them in a sealed plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin.3. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs with the oil until well coated. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.4. Place the crust in the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.WOMAN MAKES DOZENS OF MAC AND CHEESE RECIPES IN SEARCH OF ‘ONE THAT SLAPS’1. In a large mixing bowl, crack the eggs and whisk them lightly.2. Add the sugar and vanilla sugar to the eggs and whisk until well combined.3. Add the whipped cream cheese to the bowl and use an electric mixer or a whisk to mix everything until smooth and creamy.4. Pour the filling into the cooled graham cracker crust, spreading it evenly.1. Place the springform pan in the oven and bake for about 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are slightly golden.2. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake in the oven for another hour.For more Lifestyle articles, visit www.foxnews.com/lifestyle3. Once cooled, refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 2 hours or overnight to allow it to set completely.Pro tip: Cover the springform pan with a sheet of foil to prevent burning or browning the top.1. Before serving, you can optionally garnish the cheesecake with whipped cream, fresh berries, or a dusting of powdered sugar. You can add melted milk chocolate or caramel syrup to the top, too.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER2. Slice the baked cheesecake and serve the whipped cream cheese cheesecake chilled. Enjoy.This original recipe is owned by anywherekosher.com and was shared with Fox News Digital.



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MILWAUKEE – Five days after surviving an assassination attempt, former President Trump pleaded for national unity as he formally accepted the GOP presidential nomination during the culminating moment of the 2024 Republican National Convention.”I am running to be president for all of America, not half of America, because there is no victory in winning for half of America,” Trump emphasized as he addressed the thousands of delegates, party officials and activists packed into Milwaukee’s Fiserv Forum and to the national audience of Americans watching the convention from home.”The discord and division in our society must be healed. As Americans, we are bound together by a single fate and a shared destiny. We rise together. Or we fall apart,” the former president noted.The shooting, at Trump’s rally Saturday in western Pennsylvania where one spectator was killed, along with the gunman, instantly impacted the tone and message of the convention, and as Trump has acknowledged, altered his convention address.MCCARTHY SAYS TRUMP SHOWING ‘REAL LEADERSHIP’ TO THE WORLD AFTER ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT”Let me begin this evening by expressing my gratitude to the American people for your outpouring of love and support following the assassination attempt at my rally on Saturday,” Trump said. “As you already know, the assassin’s bullet came within a quarter of an inch of taking my life.” The former president and GOP presidential nominee said that “so many people have asked me what happened, and therefore, I’ll tell you what happened.” “You’ll never hear it from me a second time, because it’s too painful to tell,” he said. Trump recounted the shooting, saying he knew “we were under attack.”  Trump praised the “very brave Secret Service agents who rushed to the stage and pounced on top of me for protection.” “There was blood pouring everywhere, and yet, in a certain way, I felt very safe, because I had God on my side,” Trump said. “The amazing thing is that prior to the shot, if I had NOT moved my head at the very last instant, the assassin’s bullet would have perfectly hit its mark, and I would not be with you tonight.” “I am not supposed to be here tonight. I stand before you in this arena only by the grace of almighty God. Many people say it was a providential moment,” Trump said. But the crowd chanted: “Yes you are. Yes you are.” And he acknowledged that “none of us knows God’s plan, or where life’s adventure will take us. But if the events of last Saturday make anything clear, it is that every single moment we have on earth is a gift from God. We have to make the most of every day for the people and country we love.”EMOTIONAL TRIBUTE TO COREY COMPERATORE DURING RNC SPEECH: ‘SPIRIT THAT FORGED AMERICA’Trump also pointed to the helmet and firefighting jacket of Corey Comperatore, the former fire chief killed at the rally, which were placed on the stage by the former president. And he asked the audience to observe a moment of silence.He said he has raised more than $6 million in recent days for Comperatore’s family, and the families of the two men who were seriously wounded in the shooting. The former president also took time to thank his wife, former first lady Melania Trump. “On this journey, I am deeply honored to be joined by my amazing wife, Melania,” Trump told the crowd in Milwaukee during an emotional speech.He then referred to her letter to America, in which she called for unity in the wake of the assassination attempt against her husband.”I am thinking of you, now, my fellow Americans,” she wrote. “Dawn is here again. Let us reunite. Now.”The former president praised the letter.”And Melania, thank you very much. You also did something really beautiful. A letter to America calling for national unity. And it really took the Republican Party by surprise. I will tell you, it was beautiful,’ he said.”Some very serious people said that we should take that letter and put it as part of the Republican platform. That would be an honor, wouldn’t it?”The former president also thanked his family, especially his children and grandchildren. But in the wake of his brush with death, the former president called for a lowering of the temperature in a political climate seared with heated rhetoric from both the right and the left.”In an age when our politics too often divide us, now is the time to remember that we are all fellow citizens—we are one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all,” Trump stressed.”We must not criminalize dissent or demonize political disagreement. In that spirit, the Democrat Party should immediately stop weaponizing the Justice System and labeling their political opponent as an enemy of democracy, especially since that is not true,” Trump claimed.Making a pitch “to every citizen, whether you are young or old, man or woman, Democrat, Republican, or Independent, black or white, Asian or Hispanic,” Trump repeatedly criticized the administration of the Democratic incumbent in the White House, but only mentioned President Biden’s name once. “They will not have done the damage that Biden has done, only going to use the term once,” Trump said. “Biden. I’m not going to use the name anymore. Just one time.” LIVE UPDATES: REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTIONPointing to inflation, the crisis at the nation’s southern border with Mexico, and the ongoing wars in Ukraine and in Gaza, Trump argued that “it is time for a change. We simply cannot sustain four more years of this administration.”Trump reminded his supporters that the MAGA movement “has never been about me, it has always been about you.” “It has always been about the hardworking, patriotic citizens of America,” he said. Trump was joined on the podium following his address by his family and by his running mate Sen. JD Vance, and the senator from Ohio’s family.The former president announced on Monday as the convention kicked off that the 39-year-old Vance, a one-time Trump critic who has transformed into a leading America First disciple, would serve as his running mate.”I am thrilled to have a new friend and partner fighting by my side: the next Vice President of the United States, the current Senator from Ohio, J.D. Vance, and his incredible wife, Usha,” Trump said minutes earlier as he gave a shout-out during his address to his running mate.CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST FOX NEWS UPDATES FROM THE GOP CONVENTIONRepublicans used their convention as a venue to reunite the party and energize delegates and activists ahead of the final stretch of the campaign in Trump’s 2024 election rematch with Biden.The push for party unity was on display throughout the convention and included former GOP presidential rivals Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida and former U.N. ambassador and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley – who both battled Trump in a contentious primary season – delivering speeches from the podium in support of the former president.The Biden campaign took aim at Trump, Vance, and Republicans as the GOP convention wrapped up.”Over the course of the last four days Republicans have offered their vision for the country. And now it’s never been more clear that Americans will face a stark choice, a contrasting vision for this country,” Biden principal deputy campaign manager Quentin Fulks emphasized.”The Biden-Harris ticket who’s focused on uniting the country, creating opportunity for everyone, and lowering costs or the Trump-Vance one – with a harmful agenda of taking away Americans’ rights, hurting the middle class, and making life more expensive – all while benefiting the ultra-rich and greedy corporations benefit,” Fulks argued.Trump’s convention address comes less than two months after he was convicted of 34 felony counts in the first criminal trial of a former or current president in the nation’s history. But the Supreme Court ruled on the issue of presidential immunity–a question stemming from charges brought against Trump by Special Counsel Jack Smith. The high court ruled that a president is immune from “official acts.” Trump is using that Supreme Court precedent in an effort to overturn the verdict and appeal. A judge delayed Trump’s possible sentencing until September. Last month, though, Biden severely stumbled with a disastrous debate performance against Trump, which has led to a rising chorus of calls from within the Democratic Party for the president to end his 2024 re-election bid and bow out of the race.Reports over the past 24 hours indicated that top Democrats – including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi – have had frank conversations with Biden about him ending his campaign.And as Trump delivered his convention address, speculation was rampant that the president could bow out of the 2024 election within days.But Biden campaign spokesman TJ Ducklo told Fox News Digital those reports are “entirely inaccurate.” And another Biden aide tells Fox News Digital that Biden “is more committed than ever to winning this election.” Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more at our Fox News Digital election hub.



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UFC president and CEO Dana White introduced former President Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Thursday night.White spoke to Republican Party members right before Trump was set to accept the presidential nomination for the third straight time.The 54-year-old Connecticut native told the crowd the stakes have never been higher. He praised Trump as the “toughest, most resilient human being” he’s ever met in his life.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM”I know he wants what’s best for the American people – all American people,” White said. “I know he’s running for president to save our American dream. I’m living the American dream and I know the American dream is very real. Whether you were born in this country or came here from someplace else, this is the last real land of opportunity.”I know President Trump is fighting to save the American dream and that’s what’s at stake in this election.White continued, saying the country was in a better place when Trump was president and the chose for him was clear.”I know I’m going to choose strength and security. I know I’m going to choose opportunity and prosperity. I know I’m going to choose real American leadership and a real American bada–.”HULK HOGAN ENDORSES TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT AT RNC: ‘LET TRUMP-A-MANIA MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN’White has said that he and Trump have been friends for over two decades. He said in his speech Trump asked him as “a friend.” As UFC struggled in the early 2000s to become a legitimized sports organization, Trump put on UFC shows at his former Atlantic City casino known as Trump Taj Mahal.White spoke at the 2016 Republican National Convention months before Trump defeated Hillary Clinton in that presidential contest. He praised Trump at the time for taking the sport “seriously.”Trump’s Atlantic City’s endeavors have either been demolished or bought and rebranded. But White has remained loyal to the billionaire business mogul through it all8-Trump has routinely been seen at sporting events over the course of his first presidency and while he was running for re-election in 2019 and 2020. While he had been seen at baseball and college football games, he shows up to UFC events the most.He appeared at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, for UFC 302 following the verdict in his New York criminal trial. He received a rousing ovation as he entered the arena. He even received a few shoutouts from some of the fighters.Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.



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A tropical cactus that was once found in the Florida Keys no longer exists in the United States, save for some conservation collections, a field biologist told Fox News Digital this week.The Key Largo tree cactus was wiped out by rising sea levels in the region, among other factors, according to Jennifer Possley, who wrote about its demise in a paper published earlier this month in the Journal of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas.Possley is director of regional conservation at Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden in Coral Gables, Florida, near Miami. She’s part of a group of scientists and researchers who collectively have studied the species since it was first discovered at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park in 1992.FLORIDA TREASURE HUNTERS AMAZED BY DISCOVERY IN 300-YEAR-OLD SHIPWRECKS: ‘YOU DON’T EXPECT THAT'”Which sounds crazy in some ways,” Possley told Fox News Digital, considering the Key Largo tree cactus was two stories tall and as wide as a few cars. “But it was in a super isolated area in this pocket within some tall mangroves,” she said. “So nobody in their right mind would have walked past it.”Nobody knows for sure how long the Key Largo tree cactus had been there, but Possley said it was likely decades and “could have been there for 100 years.”The Florida Keys is home to at least eight species of cacti, and sea-level rise is a known threat to many rare plant populations there, according to the paper.FLORIDA-DISCOVERED SNAIL SPECIES FOUND NEAR JIMMY BUFFET’S MARGARITAVILLA: SEE THE MARGARITA-COLORED CREATUREIn 2007, when Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden helped Florida’s state parks monitor the cacti population, the Key Largo tree cactus – known by its scientific name “Pilosocereus millspaughii” – was “doing great,” Possley said. “And it did great for a few years.”By 2012, Possley said, it “had started to go downhill a little bit, but nothing alarming.”However, by 2015, it was clear to Possley and the others that “something was eating the cactus.””My eyes bugged out because [there were] extensive marks and damage to the point where it killed a lot of the plant,” she said.Although it should have recovered, Possley said, the cactus continued to decline – the result of some major hurricanes and “king tides.”By 2019, “there was actually salt water lapping at the roots of the plants, which we had never seen before,” Possley said.In July 2023, it became apparent the Key Largo tree cactus would not survive, Possley said. “Its decline and ensuing extirpation correspond with rising sea levels in the region,” the paper said.LOCAL DENGUE FEVER CASES CONFIRMED IN FLORIDA KEYS, SPREAD BY MOSQUITO BITES”The other cacti in the region, and all rare plants in the Florida Keys, are threatened with a similar fate.”But it’s unfair to solely blame sea-level rise, Possley clarified.”We really think that the reason this cactus has disappeared was from a combination of events, including sea-level rise,” she said. “And the herbivory was certainly part of that. The passing hurricanes were also definitely contributors.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERPossley said the Key Largo tree cactus “is probably not going to be the first species we lose to the complications from sea-level rise.” She said there are “quite a few plants” in the Keys that are “significantly imperiled.””This was a really cool species that we could claim as part of our botanical heritage here in South Florida,” she said. “And it’s gone.”For more Lifestyle articles, visit www.foxnews.com/lifestyleAlthough it has vanished from the U.S. ecosystem, the Key Largo tree cactus is technically not extinct.It lives on in coastal areas of Cuba and the Bahamas, as well as in conservation collections like the one at Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden, Possley noted.



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Angelina Jolie wants ex-husband Brad Pitt to “end the fighting” over the former couple’s French winery.Jolie’s legal team is on the hunt for more evidence to prove Pitt wrong after he sued the actress in 2022. Pitt sued Jolie after the “Maleficent” star sold her stake in Miraval and requested the judge declare the sale “null and void.”Most recently, Jolie demanded Pitt hand over third-party communications relating to a 2016 plane incident. Jolie and Pitt allegedly had a physical altercation on the plane and the actress filed for divorce shortly after.”Mr. Pitt has control of all the properties the couple shared as well as control of the business, but still he demands more, and is suing Angelina for $67 million plus punitive damages,” Jolie’s lawyer, Paul Murphy, told Fox News Digital in a statement. “In doing so, Pitt placed squarely at issue why he tried to punish and control Angelina by demanding a newly expanded NDA to cover his personal misconduct and abuse. Those actions are central to these proceedings.”BRAD PITT, ANGELINA JOLIE’S DAUGHTER HIRED OWN LAWYER TO DROP ACTOR’S LAST NAME: SOURCE”We are not at all surprised Mr. Pitt is afraid to turn over the documents demonstrating these facts,” the lawyer continued. “While Angelina again asks Mr. Pitt to end the fighting and finally put their family on a clear path toward healing, unless Mr. Pitt withdraws his lawsuit, Angelina has no choice but to obtain the evidence necessary to prove his allegations wrong.”However, a source familiar with Pitt’s response to Jolie’s request told Fox News Digital the winery lawsuit is a “straightforward business dispute.””This is a straightforward business dispute, but unfortunately, the other side has consistently introduced personal elements which have exposed the weaknesses in their case and complicated and lengthened the proceedings,” the source said.LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSPitt’s response in opposition to Jolie’s request for third-party communications relating to the 2016 plane incident focused on privacy concerns.”Jolie cannot meet her burden to show that the relevance of the documents she seeks outweighs Pitt’s countervailing privacy interests – particularly given the publicity surrounding the parties and this case – or that the feasible alternatives that serve the same interests or protective measures that would diminish the loss of privacy are insufficient,” a July 11 filing, obtained by Fox News Digital, read.The actor’s legal team claimed Pitt has suggested other “feasible alternatives” than publicly producing the evidence Jolie requested.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERThe former couple bought a controlling stake in Château Miraval in 2008 and spent time at the home throughout their relationship. Jolie attempted to sell her company, Nouvel, to Tenute Del Mondo, a subsidiary of the Stoli Group, in 2021, effectively transferring her 50% ownership interest in Miraval. Pitt has fought this sale, claiming the move breached a contract between the two.Meanwhile, Jolie’s company claimed Pitt has been the mastermind of a “vindictive campaign” to “loot” the profitable business since she first filed for divorce in 2016.Nouvel accused Pitt of “hijacking” Château Miraval and “wasting” the company’s assets on unnecessary renovation projects, including spending $1 million on swimming pool renovations, according to the court documents previously obtained by Fox News Digital.



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A pregnant 16-year-old female was found dead in a wooded area in Georgia early Monday and her ex-boyfriend has been arrested for lying to police, local law enforcement says.Mia Campos’ body was discovered at around 1 a.m. just off a roadway in the 3600 block of Stephens Road in Loganville, about 25 miles east of Atlanta, the Gwinnett Police Department (GCPD) said in a press release Wednesday.Her family called 911 to report finding her body face down in the woods, and they told officers that Campos had left the house the previous night with an unknown person.When she didn’t return home, her family used a cellphone app to locate her body.GEN Z GEORGIAN BECOMES YOUNGEST FEMALE MAYOR IN STATE HISTORY: ‘TAKE THAT STEP FORWARD’The exact circumstances surrounding her death remain unclear, but police say the medical examiner ruled Campos’ death was a homicide after performing an autopsy on her body. The teenager was seven months pregnant with a boy at the time of her death. She had named the unborn child Sebastian.On Wednesday, police say they arrested Campos’s ex-boyfriend, 20-year-old Jesus Monroy, on a charge of giving false statements to a police officer.”During that interview they determined he provided false statements and he was arrested in connection to providing false statements to a police officer,” Sgt. Collin Flynn said, per Fox 5 Atlanta. Flynn tells Fox News Digital that Monroy has not been named as a suspect in the case and so far no suspect has been publicly identified. Flynn says the case is still under investigation and detectives are exploring all leads. MISSING GEORGIA FIREFIGHTERS FOUND DEAD IN BAFFLING CIRCUMSTANCES: POLICECampos’ family and friends erected a makeshift memorial at the site where she was found. Her parents told Fox 5 on Wednesday that Monroy and his parents had been with them for the previous two days before he was arrested earlier that day.”We keep praying every night and that’s why he came with his parents. That’s why I was shocked when they sent me the notice. I was like, ‘Wow,’” her father Edward Campos said.  The family say they still have a lot of questions surrounding their daughter’s mysterious death and recall the heartbreaking moment when they found her lifeless body.”Face down. It was hard. I knew something was wrong,” Campos told Fox 5. “Her lips and her nose. They murdered my baby.””Somehow we came this way, and because I didn’t have a flashlight, I just had my phone. Then I said, ‘She’s right there.’ It just broke my heart. Thank God that I found her,” he said.Anyone with information on the case is asked to call GCPD detectives at 770-513-5300. Anonymous tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com. Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.



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Hot summer days include plenty of pool or beach time for many people — but it’s important to stay safe while swimming.While it may be tempting to open your eyes underwater, experts warn that prolonged exposure could put your vision at risk.Fox News Digital spoke with Brian Boxer Wachler, M.D., an ophthalmologist in Beverly Hills, California, who is also a medical reviewer with All About Vision, an online resource, about what happens when people take a peek while swimming.ASK A DOCTOR: ‘WHY ARE MY EYES OFTEN BLOODSHOT?’A quick glance likely won’t be harmful, the expert said — but extended periods of underwater peeping could cause problems.”Usually when people open their eyes underwater, the [eyes] begin to feel irritated and they will close their eyes pretty quickly,” Wachler said. When swimming in pool water, the chlorine can irritate the eyes, he warned.Chlorine can cause damage to the outer layer cells that protect the cornea, Dr. Muriel Schornack, a Mayo Clinic optometrist in Minnesota, stated on the clinic’s website.NEBRASKA BABY BORN WITH CATARACTS HAS 3 EYE SURGERIES TO SAVE HER SIGHT: ‘I JUST KEPT PRAYING’As a result, the eye may become red, irritated or sensitive to light, the doctor warned. You may also notice blurred vision.”A lot of folks who are highly nearsighted or highly farsighted like to wear their contact lenses while they’re swimming — and if chlorine soaks into those lenses, now you’ve got a reservoir of chlorine on the surface of the eye that’s likely to do damage,” Schornack noted on Mayo Clinic’s site.ASK A DOCTOR: ‘WHY AM I HEARING MY HEARTBEAT IN MY EARS?’With saltwater or untreated freshwater, the effects can be even harsher, and can potentially introduce bacteria into the eyes, Wachler warned.”Microscopic organisms are found in various bodies of water, and can be both beneficial and harmful,” he said.Bacteria such as E. coli can thrive in contaminated freshwater, while saltwater teems with decomposers like Vibrio, according to the ophthalmologist.”Viruses like those causing hepatitis A can linger in polluted water,” he said. “Protozoa such as Giardia can cause diarrhea if ingested from untreated sources, while molds like Aspergillus may be found in damp areas around freshwater.”If you’ve been swimming with your eyes open for an extended period, watch out for signs of irritation like redness, itchiness and a burning sensation, Wachler advised. “You might also experience watery eyes or increased sensitivity to light,” he said. “These are usually temporary and go away on their own.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTERIf you notice a thicker discharge, have trouble seeing or experience severe pain, it could be a sign of infection and warrants a trip to the doctor.For more Health articles, visit www.foxnews/healthFor those who want to look underwater while swimming, experts recommend wearing goggles to protect the eyes.



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A former classmate of would-be assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks says the 20-year-old gunman was quiet with a small friend group, noting that she would never have pegged him for his actions at the Trump rally.Sarah D’Angelo, a nursing student, shared with Fox News Digital her scant interactions with Crooks as the pair attended school together for eight years and shared a homeroom classroom at Bethel Park High School.D’Angelo painted a portrait of Crooks’ personality, interests and perception at the school.”He had a small friend group,” D’Angelo said. “He wasn’t a loner but was not the most popular kid in the class.”4 QUESTIONS TRUMP SHOOTER’S FAMILY, ACQUAINTANCES ARE BEING ASKED BY FBI: FORMER OFFICERThe 20-year-old’s political leanings have been a hot topic, with people pointing to his Republican voter registration and others pointing to his $15 campaign donation to a progressive political action committee. D’Angelo said Crooks did not reveal his political affiliation in class, even as the classmates shared an American politics class in high school.”We had [an] American politics class. It was half a year during senior year,” she said. “And he never made any of his political views outward.”Crooks’ classmate said they shared homeroom together in high school as well as a few classes, including Advanced Placement classes.”In homeroom, he would play on his computer a lot. He was very into that,” she said. “And he would sit with just a few friends at lunch.”SECRET SERVICE INCREASED TRUMP’S PROTECTION AFTER IRANIAN PLOT TO ASSASSINATE HIMD’Angelo said she did not recall Crooks being bullied in high school, adding that there were other people in the school who she thought were “more capable.””Maybe other people in the school that I thought would probably more be capable of such a thing, and he’s definitely not one of them, I would think of,” she said. “But it’s also because he didn’t talk to a lot of people. So, you don’t really know what’s going on inside his head.”Crooks, she described, was a good student and graduated with honors. Bethel High School gave honors students either silver or golden cords representing their educational achievement.In a photo of his high school graduation, Crooks is seen wearing a silver cord. D’Angelo said the silver cord represented a 3.85 or higher cumulative GPA.D’Angelo, who was sitting near Crooks during the pair’s high school graduation, recalled her last interaction with the student turned assassin. WHAT FBI SEARCHING TRUMP SHOOTER’S PHONE, LAPTOP AT QUANTICO ARE LOOKING FOR: FORMER AGENT”He was just a few seats away from me [at the graduation ceremony], D’Angelo said. “I remember talking to him and another kid, just commenting on the day and the length of the ceremony.”Crooks, his classmate said, was smart and interacted regularly in class discussions.”He participated as much as a normal person would,” she said. “He was always kind to the people around him.”D’Angelo said that when she first heard the news of the unsuccessful attempt on the 45th president’s life, she thought it was her classmates’ relative.FORMER CLASSMATE RECALLS TRUMP SHOOTER GRILLING HIM OVER SUPPORT OF FORMER POTUS: ‘DID NOT LIKE POLITICIANS’”It’s shocking to hear someone from your high school, that you knew, would do something as tragic as that,” she said. “I honestly originally thought it was a relative, because I heard Thomas, and he never went by that. He went by Tom or Tommy.”The classmate said they were supposed to attend Trump’s rally at the Butler Farm Show fairgrounds in Butler, but they decided against it at the last minute.”It’s sad, and I was so nauseous on Sunday hearing about it because you don’t think something like that would happen so close,” D’Angelo said. “I don’t want to speak for all of us, but we just really want to move on from this.”D’Angelo reiterated what other classmates and residents have shared, saying their town of 33,000 does not want this incident to define their town.”This is a community, a close community that is family-oriented,” she said. “We’re good American citizens, and Bethel High School is really close.””This experience just did not seem to add up to happen in Bethel Park,” she said. “Our hearts go out to the families that were affected in this.”



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