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A NASA astronaut remained hospitalized Friday evening following the delayed return of a four-person crew from the International Space Station earlier in the morning. The crew consisting of NASA astronauts Matthew Dominick, Michael Barratt, and Jeanette Epps, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin splashed down off the coast of Pensacola, Florida, around 3:30 a.m. ET. Friday. All four were flown together to Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola in Florida for medical evaluation following splashdown, and one astronaut still remains, NASA said in a Friday update. The remaining astronaut, whom NASA didn’t name, is in stable condition under observation as a precaution due to a “medical issue.”RETIRED ASTRONAUT SAYS SPACEX IS A ‘GREAT PARTNER’ IN THE SPACE STATION PROGRAM”To protect the crew member’s medical privacy, specific details on the individual’s condition or identity will not be shared,” NASA said. The other three have returned to NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston.SPACEX LAUNCHES MISSION TO ISS THAT WILL BRING BACK STRANDED STARLINER ASTRONAUTSThe astronauts’ SpaceX Dragon capsule, which undocked from the space station Wednesday evening, experienced a normal reentry into the Earth’s atmosphere and landing that was “without incident,” NASA said. “We’re grateful to Ascension Sacred Heart for its support during this time, and we are proud of our team for its quick action to ensure the safety of our crew members,” the agency added. The astronauts spent eight months on the space station, two months longer than expected. A normal ISS mission lasts for six months. It sometimes takes days or even weeks for astronauts to adjust back to gravity after living on the space station. A NASA official told reporters “the crew is doing great” during a Friday press conference after splashdown, without mentioning any medical issues. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe crew was delayed by both Hurricane Helene and problems with the Boeing Starliner, which eventually returned to Earth last month without its own crew. The Boeing Starliner crew will remain at the space station until February, flying home in a SpaceX capsule that launched last month with two empty seats. Originally expected to stay for a week, Wimore and Williams will also remain at the space station for eight months. 



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College basketball had a heartbreaking loss this week. Amir Abdur-Rahim died from complications during a medical procedure at a Florida hospital. Abdur-Rahim, who most recently served as the South Florida men’s basketball coach, was 43. Many in the college basketball world reacted to the loss of Abdur-Rahim, including one of his brothers, former NBA star Shareef Abdur-Rahim.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM”On behalf of my family, I want to express our gratitude to all who have reached out regarding Amir’s passing. Please remember our family in your prayers. As @sunsetAMIR would say, to God be the Glory,” the retired professional basketball player and current NBA G League president said in a statement on behalf of the family.Amir had 12 siblings, and basketball was a huge part of his family. Prior to joining the coaching ranks, Amir earned All-Southland Conference honors three times during his playing career at Southeastern Louisiana.Abdur-Rahim was named USF’s head coach in 2023 and led the Bulls to the American Athletic Conference’s regular-season championship in his first year. He made stops at Murray State, College of Charleston, Texas A&M, Georgia and Kennesaw State during his coaching career. He also spent a couple of seasons as Georgia Tech’s director of player development.USF Athletic Director Michael Kelly described Abdur-Rahim as “authentic” and “driven” and offered his condolences to the late coach’s loved ones. “He was authentic, driven, and his infectious personality captivated all of Bulls Nation,” Kelly said. “Coach Abdur-Rahim leaves a lasting impact on our student-athletes, the university and the community. We are supporting those closest to him, including his family, team and athletics staff, to ensure they have the resources they need to deal with this tremendous loss.”Abdur-Rahim was widely regarded as a rising star in the coaching world. He went 19-65 in his first three seasons at Kennesaw State but enjoyed success over the next two seasons. His 2022-23 team at Kennesaw State went 26-9 and made the NCAA Tournament, earning him the shot to coach at USF.Abdur-Rahim was a member of Tom Crean’s staff during his time at Georgia. Crean said he was at the hospital with Abdur-Rahim’s family and described the late coach as “a gift.””Joani and me were with Amir’s family tonight at Tampa General. I’ll have more to say about Amir later. We love the Abdur Rahim family. Knowing and working with Amir was a true honor and a gift. Drive your kids to school tomorrow. He loved doing that. Pray for this family,” Crean wrote on X, formerly Twitter.This season’s USF team was picked third in the AAC preseason poll. The Bulls are scheduled to play an exhibition game Oct. 30 against Edward Waters before opening the season against No. 21 Florida Nov. 4.Abdur-Rahim is survived by his wife and the couple’s three young children.Information from The Associated Press contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.



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Israel on Friday launched a wave of retaliatory airstrikes against Iran after the Islamic Republic fired a barrage of missiles toward Israelis earlier this month. Explosions were heard near Iran’s capital of Tehran and nearby Karaj, Reuters reported, citing local media. “In response to months of continuous attacks from the regime in Iran against the State of Israel – right now the Israel Defense Forces is conducting precise strikes on military targets in Iran,” the Israel Defense Forces said in a statement. “The regime in Iran and its proxies in the region have been relentlessly attacking Israel since October 7th – on seven fronts – including direct attacks from Iranian soil. Like every other sovereign country in the world, the State of Israel has the right and the duty to respond. Our defensive and offensive capabilities are fully mobilized. We will do whatever necessary to defend the State of Israel and the people of Israel.”The Israeli military action comes after Defense Minister Yoav Gallant vowed a “precise and deadly” response to the more than 180 missiles Iran targeted Israel with on Oct. 1, some of which were intercepted with the help of the U.S. ISRAEL’S UN AMBASSADOR: RESPONSE TO IRAN WILL BE ‘VERY PAINFUL’Last week, during the leadup to the Israeli attack, reports emerged that the Israeli Defense Forces presented a list of potential targets to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Gallant as officials conducted “sensitive coordination” with other countries in the Middle East. “The regime is vulnerable, and it’s up to us to decide which message we want to send to them,” Israeli ambassador to the U.N. Danny Danon also told Fox News Digital. “It will be very painful for the Iranian regime, and they will think twice in the future whether to attack Israel or not.” Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said the barrage of missiles it fired at Israel on Oct. 1 was in retaliation for the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut, Lebanon, in an Israeli airstrike and the killing of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran in July. Israel later eliminated Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in a military operation in the Gaza Strip on Oct. 16.Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has previously called Nasrallah “the flag-bearer of resistance” in the region. “The blood of the martyr shall not go unavenged,” Khamenei said following Nasrallah’s death, according to Reuters. ISRAEL DECIDES ON POSSIBLE IRAN TARGETS: ‘PRECISE AND DEADLY’During the Oct. 1 attack by Iran, no casualties were reported in Israel, though one Palestinian was killed in the West Bank. The U.S. Navy later released video showing the USS Cole and USS Bulkeley firing about a dozen ballistic missile interceptors to help thwart Iranian aggression. Iran also attacked Israel in April of this year, during which it levied some 300 missiles and drones. Jerusalem then responded to Western calls for restraint by hitting Iran’s air defenses and destroying part of an S-300 long-range air defense system. To bolster Israel’s defenses against potential future attacks from Iran, a U.S. missile defense system is being sent to the Middle East.Fox News’ Morgan Phillips, Caitlin McFall, Stephen Sorace and Liz Friden contributed to this report. 



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When it comes to decorating a space, excitement could cause you to purchase far more than you need. Decorating a small space, such as a petite living room, means narrowing down things you need and maximizing every square inch of space you have. Having a smaller space by no means translates to thinking small. There are plenty of ways you can still add your own personal touches and accessories. MAKE YOUR HOME LOOK MORE EXPENSIVE WITH THESE TIPS FOR ADDING TEXTUREBelow are some interior design tips you can use in your own home to help elevate your small space. One of the things you’ll want to avoid with a small space is clutter. One necessity is a place to store important items. There are a few different options for pieces of decor that can both add to your space from an aesthetic standpoint, while also serving as a practical place to store your belongings. REUSABLE DÉCOR TO DESIGN YOUR HOME FOR THE WINTER THAT ALSO WORKS IN THE SUMMER”I would do a coffee table … that can lift and store things,” Jenna Chused, founder and principal of Chused & Co., an interior design firm based in Brooklyn, New York, told Fox News Digital in a phone call. A custom sofa that has built-in, upholstered drawers is another way to go for storage, Chused said. “I love something like a glass cabinet … maybe not fully glass, but it’s got glass, definitely glass front panels and maybe side panels as well,” Alexandra Peck, owner and principal of Alexandra Peck Design, based in Los Angeles, told Fox News Digital in a phone interview. “That’s a great place to tuck things away.”5 HOLIDAY DECORATING MISTAKES THAT COULD REDUCE YOUR CHEER THIS YEARPeck also highlighted a storage ottoman as a favorable option for a small space. “I would add on top a lacquered tray, or a wood tray, something that you can put your drinks down [on] and things like that,” Peck said. Picking out furniture can be a difficult task for any room, small or large. In a small space, it can be particularly troublesome. This is especially true if you are someone who often welcomes guests and wants to ensure everyone can enjoy time together comfortably. A U-shaped couch is one way to furnish a small space with plenty of seating. “We did a U-shaped sofa, and suddenly, this small room became the favorite room, because we can seat 10 people around the fireplace,” Chused said of a recent project she worked on. Choosing a sofa that is built around the room is a technique Chused uses to ensure there is plenty of seating, even in a small space. You could also opt for a more shallow sofa accompanied by an armchair in a small living space, Peck said. ODDEST HOMES IN AMERICA INCLUDE THE ‘SMURF HOUSE’ AND ONE THAT’S ‘LEGALLY’ HAUNTED”It’s super important to make sure that you have spacious walking paths around the furniture,” Peck explained. “My suggestion is going for a shallower sofa and then something that’s a little bit more of a petite armchair.” A nice compliment to your furniture could be a small, round side table. On top, you could display a candle, a vase of fresh flowers or even a small coffee table book. “I really like adding round side tables in my living rooms. They just take up less space on the floor, and, visually, you’re able to see more space around it as well,” Peck said. Reflection, reflection, reflection. Adding reflective elements to a small space can help let the light in and create an illusion that it’s larger than it is. 6 ITEMS THAT WILL INCREASE YOUR HOME’S CURB APPEALA large mirror can help achieve this effect. “They reflect light around the room, and they often act as another window for the space,” Peck said. Large mirrors aren’t just for display. They’re practical, as they allow you to see how your outfit for the day comes together before walking out the door. A small space doesn’t have to mean plain walls. Artwork is a nice touch for any space. Choosing larger artwork to display can be beneficial in a small space. “A lot of people think smaller artworks for a smaller space, but actually the larger artwork expands your visual plane, and so it’ll feel bigger,” Peck said. A more artistically driven wallpaper can also be a way to decorate your small space. “A wallpaper that’s maybe a scene that starts at the bottom … if it’s a forest, or some sort of scene where it starts off at the bottom, but then there’s a lot of relief at the top with solids or even just a small scale pattern would be great,” Chused told Fox News Digital. Accessorizing your living room is what can really make it feel like home, but overdoing it can cause clutter and chaos. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERIf you want to add some greenery to your space, tall houseplants are a good way to go. “I like to add tall houseplants. Now, you don’t want to go crazy with houseplants everywhere, but it’s just another easy way to draw your eye up. So, that way, your eye isn’t just sitting at one horizontal plane around the room,” Peck said. Tall drapery is another addition you could make to your space that gives vertical appeal. “Mounting it up really high, just so that it draws your eye up, and it’s going to make the space feel taller. For me personally, adding that extra layer of texture and fabric just warms the space up,” Peck said. For more Lifestyle articles, visit www.foxnews.com/lifestyleRugs are another commonly added feature to rooms. It may be tempting to reach for a smaller rug to match your small space, something Peck says she often sees, but she believes there’s a better option to choose. “I like to do an oversized rug in every space,” she said. In addition to the natural light seeping into your living room, you’ll want some other light sources too. Reading sconces are one great light source to place conveniently around the sofa and in-between windows, Chused said. Having the light source on the walls can be a huge space saver in a smaller room. Overhead lighting could come from a chandelier or a semi-flush mount, Peck said. Tall floor lamps as well as table lamps are other light sources that Peck suggested. 



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The U.S. government is investigating unauthorized access to commercial telecommunications infrastructure by Chinese hackers, targets of which include the Trump and Harris campaigns. The campaigns have been informed of the potential breach of cellphones used by former President Trump and his running mate, JD Vance and members of Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign, the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal reported Friday, citing sources familiar with the matter.”After the FBI identified specific malicious activity targeting the sector, the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) immediately notified affected companies, rendered technical assistance, and rapidly shared information to assist other potential victims,” the FBI and CISA told Fox News Digital in a joint statement. The FBI and CISA said the investigation was ongoing and “we encourage any organization that believes it might be a victim to engage its local FBI field office or CISA. Agencies across the U.S. Government are collaborating to aggressively mitigate this threat and are coordinating with our industry partners to strengthen cyber defenses across the commercial communications sector.”WE WANT THE FBI TO TELL US ABOUT THE HACK OF THE TRUMP CAMPAIGN: REP. JIM JORDANThe hackers are believed to be connected to the Chinese government’s intelligence services, The Journal reported. “We are aware that a highly sophisticated nation-state actor has reportedly targeted several U.S. telecommunications providers to gather intelligence,” Verizon said in a statement. “Along with federal law enforcement, industry peers and third-party cyber experts, we are working to confirm, assess and remediate any potential impact. Verizon is committed to assisting law enforcement in this investigation.  Since this is an active investigation, we have no additional comment at this time.”The anonymous officials said that investigators are working to find out if any data was stolen from the campaigns, adding that other people in the U.S. government may have been targeted by the attackers. The Trump campaign blamed the Biden-Harris administration over the attack. “This is the continuation of election interference by Kamala Harris and Democrats who will stop at nothing, including emboldening China and Iran attacking critical American infrastructure, to prevent President Trump from returning to the White House,” Steven Cheung, communications director for the Trump campaign, told Fox News Digital on Friday. 3 HACKERS WITH TIES TO IRAN INDICTED IN PLOT AGAISNT TRUMP CAMPAIGN: DOJThe latest apparent attack comes months after the Trump campaign said campaign data was targeted by hackers from Iran. In September, three hackers linked to Iran were indicted in connection with a hacking plot against the Trump campaign. IRAN TRIED TO INFLUENCE ELECTION BY SENDING STOLEN MATERIAL FROM TRUMP CAMPAIGN TO BIDEN’S CAMP, FBI SAYSThe three hackers, who are accused of working for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, were allegedly “engaged in a wide-ranging hacking campaign that used spear-phishing and social engineering techniques to target and compromise the accounts of current and former U.S. government officials, members of the media, nongovernmental organizations, and individuals associated with U.S. political campaigns.””These documents were obtained illegally from foreign sources hostile to the United States, intended to interfere with the 2024 election and sow chaos throughout our Democratic process,” Steven Cheung, communications director for the Trump campaign, said in August after Politico reported that the campaign had been targeted through spearfishing. Fox News Digital has also reached out to the Harris campaign for comment. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPIt’s not the first election cycle a foreign power has attempted to influence the election via hacking.In 2016, the Democratic candidate for president, Hillary Clinton, and the DNC infamously had their emails hacked by Russia and released through Wikileaks during the election. 



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