White teens cleared of hate crime allegations levied by Black Virginia Tech professor

A police department in Virginia has cleared several White juveniles of hate crime allegations after a Black Virginia Tech University professor filed a criminal complaint, which was amplified by a local chapter of a far-left nationwide nonprofit.

Dr. Onwubiko Agozino is a professor of sociology at the university, and describes himself as a "scholar-activist who values inclusive excellence and diversity with critical attention focused on people of African descent and other marginalized groups around the world" who "emphasizes race, class, and gender issues in his contributions to learning, discovery, and community engagement beyond the boundaries of the classroom."

He filed the complaint with police on Feb. 10, after an incident where a group of White men blaring rap music with profane lyrics from their truck stopped on the street in front of his house and shoveled snow and ice out of the truck's bed.

The story was amplified by New River Valley Indivisible, part of the national far-left nonprofit Indivisible, which promotes progressivism and has recently organized nationwide protests against President Donald Trump.

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"NRV Indivisible vehemently condemns the recent, despicable act of racist intimidation and harassment that occurred in our community. Dr. Biko Agozino (who recently ran for delegate in the 42d district) and his family were targeted at their home by a group of 8 White young men riding in four 4 different trucks," that group said on Facebook.

"The young White men parked in front of Dr. Agozino’s home and unleashed a torrent of racial slurs, including the N-word, and threw ice bricks onto the property, blocking his driveway," the statement continued. "This hateful assault was accompanied by the blaring of music, specifically Drake’s 'Energy,' in a calculated effort to terrorize and intimidate Biko and his family."

The group's post asserted as a fact that a hate crime had been committed, and called for criminal and civil action to be taken against the alleged perpetrators at the state level, and for prosecution under federal hate crime laws.

But the town of Christiansburg, Virginia, said police investigated and there is no evidence of a racist attack against the professor, as first reported by The College Fix.

"There have been incorrect reports that this may have been a targeted incident toward a specific residence or person based on racial bias," the town's statement said. "The Christiansburg Police Department does not tolerate discrimination, hate speech or racial profiling within the Town of Christiansburg. Our investigation has found no evidence of criminal intent or racial bias."

"After several interviews, including a third-party eyewitness, and a detailed investigation, detectives found that a group of juveniles were attending an organized function at a home in the area," the town explained. "Before departure, two juveniles attempted to clear frozen snow and ice out of the bed of a truck, but were unable to completely remove, due to the slope of the vehicle. Upon departure, the juveniles stopped at a flat spot on the street, where a juvenile pushed out the remaining frozen snow and ice."

In a statement to Fox News Digital, Agozino argued that whether the juveniles, whom he called "suspects," had criminal intent may be irrelevant.

"They investigated and identified the suspects. They claimed that they had no bad intent and the police concluded that there was no evidence of hate crime," he said. "I reminded the police that intent is only one element of crime because reckless or unreasonable behavior that is threatening to anyone is considered a breach of the law even if there is no intent to harm anyone."

He also said police increased patrols near his home to "prevent a repeat or escalation."

"However, the second day, one of the trucks parked by my letter box for about 20 minutes before driving to the address of the neighbor from whose house the young White men emerged the day before," Agozino continued. "I hope that the statement by the police that there is no evidence of hate crime will not unwittingly embolden the suspects."

He also thanked the police for their concern, and the groups who supported him.

Virginia Tech did not return a request for comment. Neither did New River Valley Indivisible.

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Truck launched 100 feet into air crashes through Oregon family home

A truck flew roughly 100 feet into the air before crashing into an Oregon home, police said.

The incident occurred just before 3 a.m. on Feb. 13 in a residential neighborhood in Tigard, located about 10 miles south of Portland.

Witnesses reported the driver was speeding and driving recklessly when he struck a dirt mound on the side of the road. Investigators believe the impact launched the truck into the air, sending it over a three-foot brick wall and into the side of the house.

"We’re thankful no one was seriously hurt. We appreciate the help from neighboring agencies in responding to this crash, including TVF&R, Beaverton Police, King City Police and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office," the department said in a statement.

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The Tigard Police Department said when officers arrived, the driver was initially unconscious and both he and a passenger were trapped inside the vehicle.

Firefighters with Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue rescued them from the truck, and both were taken to a hospital with minor injuries.

Police identified the driver as Jacob Hankins, 33. He was charged with reckless driving and recklessly endangering.

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The family inside the home was not injured, though the house sustained significant damage.

"I got woken up — just the slamming and the house rumbled and like, it was — it was crazy," homeowner David Brudnok told CBS affiliate Koin 6. "And then my wife was knitting in the room just right there, and I heard her start screaming my name."

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Brudnok said the truck tore a massive hole through his home, demolishing what once was the bathroom.

The local station reported that the family is still waiting to learn whether their insurance will cover the damage to the home. For now, they are staying in a hotel paid for by their insurance company.

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Ukraine makes fastest gains in years as Russia talks stall, exploiting cracks in Kremlin command

As U.S.-backed negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in Geneva ended without a breakthrough, Kyiv made gains on the battlefield, recapturing territory at its fastest pace in years through localized counterattacks along the southeastern front.

The advances come as analysts point to disruptions in Russian battlefield communications and shifting operational dynamics, developments that could strengthen Ukraine’s leverage even as talks remain stalled.

Ukrainian forces retook about 78 square miles over five days, according to a report by Agence France-Presse based on an analysis of the Institute for the Study of War battlefield mapping. The gains represent Kyiv’s most rapid territorial advances since its 2023 counteroffensive in the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions.

Retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Richard Newton said Ukraine’s battlefield performance should not be underestimated. "As this war grinds on, the world too often forgets that Ukraine’s determination, innovation and moral clarity are force multipliers. Its ability to defend against a larger, better-resourced enemy should never be counted out," Newton told Fox News Digital. "There are growing signs that Russia’s supposed invincibility is no longer a safe assumption, particularly as pressure increases on the Kremlin and its partners."

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The fighting has centered east of Zaporizhzhia, where Russian forces have steadily advanced since mid-2025. Open-source battlefield monitoring and mapping indicate Ukrainian troops pushed forward around Huliaipole and nearby settlements, though analysts caution the front remains fluid, and some areas are not fully secured, The Telegraph reported.

The Institute for the Study of War assessed in mid-February that the counterattacks appear to be exploiting disruptions in Russian command-and-control. ISW said Ukrainian forces are likely leveraging limits affecting Russian battlefield communications, including reported restrictions tied to the use of Starlink satellite terminals and messaging platforms cited in open-source reporting.

Analysts say reduced connectivity can create short windows for Ukrainian units to move through contested zones that are typically dominated by drone surveillance and electronic warfare. ISW and other observers emphasize that such opportunities are temporary and do not signal a broader collapse in Russian defenses.

The evolving fight is also shaped by the growing role of drones. In a Feb. 10 special report, ISW said Russia’s expanding use of first-person-view drones reflects a campaign to "weaponize and institutionalize intentional civilian harm as a purposeful tool of war," warning the tactic is becoming embedded in operational doctrine and could influence future conflicts.

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Despite the recent gains, analysts caution against viewing the developments as a decisive shift in the war. Newton argued that sustained Western military support remains essential. "Putin responds to force," he said. "The United States and Europe should continue providing Ukraine with both defensive and offensive capabilities, including long-range systems capable of striking deep inside Russia."

Retired Vice Adm. Robert S. Harward said battlefield gains are increasingly tied to diplomacy. "Both sides are trying to use battlefield advances to strengthen their position at the negotiating table," Harward said. "It’s a sign neither side is ready to strike a deal yet."

Harward pointed to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s stated willingness to hold elections following a ceasefire as evidence Kyiv is signaling flexibility, while Moscow continues to press its demands. "If a lasting and fair diplomatic agreement is achievable, the current U.S. team is well-positioned to help deliver it," he said. "But negotiations must be paired with sustained pressure on Russia and its partners."

Nearly two years after Ukraine’s last major offensive stalled, the war remains defined by incremental territorial changes rather than sweeping breakthroughs. Both sides continue to rely heavily on drones, artillery and electronic warfare, with front lines shifting village by village.

"As U.S.-led talks continue, it is critical to increase pressure on Putin to end the war on terms that restore deterrence and prevent further aggression," Newton said.

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Plastic surgeon applauds move away from trans youth surgeries as far-left outlet examines doctors' shift

Plastic surgeon Dr. Sheila Nazarian says it is a "stain" on her profession that so many doctors remained silent, she argues, while minors were steered toward irreversible gender surgeries. She said data suggests the risks of these procedures on young people could outweigh the potential benefits.

Nazarian responded to a new article in The Atlantic highlighting divisions within the medical community over gender surgeries for minors. The piece notes recent moves by major medical groups to delay certain procedures and questions whether a broad professional consensus still exists in the field. 

"It is a stain on my profession that so many were silent on this issue when they knew deep in their hearts and looking at the evidence that this is wrong," Nazarian said Tuesday on "Fox & Friends."

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The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) updated its guidance, recommending medical professionals delay these procedures until patients are adults.

The organization now recommends "surgeons delay gender-related breast/chest, genital, and facial surgery until a patient is at least 19 years old." The group said it found "insufficient evidence" that the procedures have a positive risk-benefit ratio. 

Nazarian said the United States is following Europe, where several countries have adopted more restrictive policies on gender surgeries for minors. 

The United Kingdom has restricted the sale and supply of puberty blockers for minors. Sweden and France have also tightened guidelines on gender procedures for young people.

Nazarian has been vocal about what she called "emotional blackmail," accusing doctors of pressuring both the patients and their parents into agreeing to these surgeries.

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In a lawsuit decided earlier this year, a transgender teen won a landmark medical malpractice lawsuit over surgery performed when she was a minor. The parents of the plaintiff, Fox Varian, claimed they were told by medical providers their daughter faced a high risk of suicide if the surgery was not performed.

On Jan. 30, a jury found that a psychologist and a surgeon were liable for malpractice, determining they had skipped key steps in deciding whether surgery was the best course of action. 

"Imagine being a mother and being told [to] either accept your transgender child or you'll have a dead child," Nazarian said.

"It is a horrific place to place a parent, that you just agreed to take off the healthy body parts of your child because doctors, people you trusted, told you that you would have a dead child if you did not," she later added.

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Portland pizza joint hits site visitors with 'F--- ICE' message, declares food is 'political'

A Portland, Oregon, pizza restaurant is greeting visitors to its website with a vulgar, anti-U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) message.

Visitors who navigate to the website for the Portland-based pizza shop, Tastebud, are met with a vulgar anti-ICE pop-up message and a series of political and social statements.

"Food is Political, No one is illegal on stolen land, F--- Ice, Abolish Ice, Release the Trump/Epstein files," the pop-up reads, with an option to sign up for the restaurant's newsletter. 

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The pop-up continued, "Black Lives Matter, Trans women are women, Trans men are men, Love your LGBTQ+ neighbors, Free Palestine, The holocaust was real, Healthcare is a human right, Masks save lives, Get your damn vaccines, Wash your hands, Germ theory is science, Cook chicken to 165, Stay hydrated."

Tastebud, which offers wood-fire pizza and salads, was started in 1999 "under the creative vision and hands of Mark Doxtader. But like most good things, Tastebud is built on a community of friends, family and farmers," according to its website. 

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Tensions over ICE have risen following the death of Renee Nicole Good, who was shot and killed on Jan. 7 by an ICE agent after she allegedly attempted to ram an officer with her vehicle after refusing to exit it. Protests against federal agents have continued to escalate since Alex Pretti was shot and killed on Jan. 24.

In a Jan. 30 post on its Facebook page, the restaurant appeared to reference protests against ICE, saying, "We appreciate, support and respect all business and individuals who can participate in today’s call to general strike. We will remain open today — to feed and gather our staff and community. We will also donate a percentage of sales to organizations that are on the ground fighting, helping those who are directly effected by DHS/ICE/CBP and their lawless and terroristic actions." 

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The restaurant also mentioned Good and Pretti, saying, "Renee Nicole Good and Alex Prett were murdered in plain sight."

In January, ICE reported that it has had an over 1,300% increase in assaults, a 3,200% increase in vehicle attacks aimed at officers and an 8,000% increase in death threats.

Tastebud and ICE did not immediately respond to requests for comment from Fox News Digital. 

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Super Bowl champ slams Deion Sanders for his coaching style at Colorado

Christian Fauria, a former Colorado Buffaloes star tight end and two-time Super Bowl champion, criticized Deion Sanders as the head coach gears up for his fourth year at the helm.

Fauria appeared on "The Zach Gelb Show" and tore into Sanders, who joined Colorado after a few years at Jackson State. Sanders was the head coach when Travis Hunter won the 2024 Heisman Trophy award.

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"I’m just not a fan of the coach. I’m not. I’ll never be a fan of the coach," Fauria said. "I love the school. And this isn’t me picking on Deion Sanders because I pick on Joe Gibbs. The worst coach I’ve ever had was Joe Gibbs. So, my picking on Deion Sanders is nothing. I just don’t like the way he coaches football. 

"I don’t think he’s very bright. I don’t think he can manage a game. I think there’s a lot of flash, but I think there’s no substance, you know? And he’s got a lot of people, like, brainwashed. And, you know, we’ll see. We’ll see what he can do. But I’m just — I’m not a fan of him, not a fan of his coaching style, not a fan of his messaging.

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"There’s a lot of things you know internally that I know about that I’m not a fan of, and it’s just not worth my energy to sit there and follow it and, you know, and then go back and forth with the ‘The emperor has no clothes’ crowd that support him, regardless of how stupid he is sometimes. So yeah, that’s the way I feel about it. And it bugs me that a lot of alumni just don’t speak up about it. They don’t say anything. But I will."

Colorado is 16-21 in three full seasons under Sanders. Colorado was 9-4 in 2024 but only picked up three wins during the 2025 campaign.

Fauria said he would rather see the team get more worried about picking up wins than being relevant on social media.

The Buffaloes’ 2026 season will begin on Sept. 5 on the road against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.

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Obama claims Democrats face greater governing challenges than Republicans in current political climate

Former President Barack Obama said during a podcast on Saturday that Democrats have the "harder job" governing, and that Republicans have it easier because they just tear "stuff down."

"Look, I think we have to acknowledge that we’ve got the harder job, right?" Obama said. "So we believe in government as a tool for good — for as a potential force to more jobs and as a way to make sure that the planet doesn’t roast. To make sure that as we move forward and the economy grows, that everybody, and not just some, are benefiting, and the kids are getting a good education. And what that means is that we have to think about the consequences of our actions. We have to try to figure out how do we get working majorities to actually pass laws and to implement those laws and to make things happen?"

Obama spoke to podcast host Brian Tyler Cohen and was responding to a question about whether Democratic leadership understood how to fight back against the GOP.

He added, "Tearing stuff down doesn't require all that."

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The former president said Republicans were unraveling a set of rules and norms that were already in place, and that it's easy to do.

"I say that because we should accept the responsibility and the challenge that our job is going to be a little bit harder, because in order for us to get stuff done, like, let's say the Affordable Care Act, well we've got to cobble together a majority, and we've got to persuade, and we've got to convince. And so, I do think that there's been some unwillingness on the part of Democrats in the past to break down some of the institutional barriers for us getting stuff done, just because, well, it's always been done that way," Obama said.

Obama explained that the filibuster in the Senate frustrated him as president, and said Democrats had been trying to preserve something that in some ways blocks the government from being effective.

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"The Senate is already structurally skewed and anti-majoritarian, right? Like the – it's hard for majorities to get stuff done, whether it's trying to pass civil rights legislation in the '60s or trying to get gun control legislation or what have you, because even though majority people support it, Delaware and Wyoming have the same number of senators as California, right? So that would require a constitutional amendment. You then compound that with a filibuster, and the truth is that Democrats, for some time, have been traditionalists in wanting to preserve that when it blocks us from making government effective, which in turn makes people feel like government is corrupt and not caring about them," Obama said.

He said it gave people like President Donald Trump "an opening."

Trump has called for ending the filibuster in the Senate, which has also gained some traction with other Republicans.

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Obama said he didn’t think Democrats should "duplicate" the behavior of Republicans but argued they shouldn’t cling to traditions either.

"I don't want us to simply duplicate the behavior of the other side. I don't want us to have a slash-and-burn strategy where we don't care about rule of law. We don't care about some of the guardrails around our democracy. We start lying and having no regard for the truth the way the other side seems to be comfortable with right now, because if that's how we fight, then we lose what we're fighting for. But that doesn't mean we have to get punked or be saps. And I do, or to cling to traditions just for the sake of tradition," he said.

Obama was also asked directly if aliens were real.

"They're real, but I haven't seen them," Obama said.

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